Roberto and Greyson - Savannah Explorers Directors
Savannah Explorers
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $220 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!!!
We had a great time during our safari trip in North Tanzania thanks to Roberto and Savannah Explorers.Roberto was helpful,answered quickly to our questions and planned everything according to our needs.
We visited Tarangire Np, Serengeti Np and Ngorongoro we saw all the big five and two cheetah in a hunting scene thanks to our guide Juda.He was a great driver,responsable,nice and Knowledgeable.
Everything was satisfactory and Savannah Explorers paid attention to all details.
We recommend you to choose Savannah Explorers for your Safari.
Paolo,Mattia,Lory,Renato
US
Email Jay&Kay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime
It’s been only a little over a week since we’ve departed Tanzania, and already we’re eager to return. We booked a 9-day safari through Tarangire, Ndutu, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater and, from the beginning of plans to the end of the trip, we have been extremely happy with Savannah Explorers, and would highly recommend them to anyone hoping to truly experience the country and all of the riches a safari has to offer.
The trip- Upon first communication, Roberto (one of the owners) was always quick to respond to each and every concern we had. The pricing was far more reasonable than other tour companies were offering, and they had no problem taking on a trip with just the two of us. (Some tours ignore you unless you have a big group to offer). Additionally, wiring money can make anyone a little uncomfortable. However, we always promptly received a receipt after both deposit and final trip payment wires, and our guide was there waiting for us at the airport when we stepped off the plane. Upon arrival, Greyson (the other owner) met us at our lodge and went over all of the details including questions we may have had about tipping, desired beverages in the vehicle, etc.
The accommodations- Were far more than we expected. We stayed in a combination of lodges and tented camps and the latter was by far our favorite. Every night you fell asleep to the sound of the natural surroundings, the staff was always genuinely happy, helpful, and full of energy, and there’s something special about beginning each morning with the beautiful African sunrise and the sight of zebras in the distance.
The vehicle- We’d like to include this because some people have reviewed the vehicle as “old.” The company is utilizing older Land Rovers than many of the other companies. However, do not let this fool you. The vehicle performed just fine, was spacious and always clean, and the fabric canopy used instead of the metal top may have given our guide a little extra work, but provided us far more shade while we viewed wildlife from above.
The guide- We save the best for last. David, our guide, was so amazing we got teary eyed upon departure. He spotted animals from afar that we could only hope to identify with binoculars. He knew the answer to every question we had, of which there were many! While we witnessed other guides appearing bored and texting on their cellphones, David was either searching for more wildlife, informing us on what we were witnessing, or studying up in one of his plant/animal books. He was very patient with us, as we sometimes wanted to spend an extended amount of time staring at say a Mongoose. He took us further away from the crowds in the Serengeti so that we could enjoy animal sightings in peace… the way they should be enjoyed. He also got up before sunrise with us every morning (a preference of our own) to spot wildlife before the start of the day (the best time to really see everything). We’d like to touch on David as a person as well. He is kind, intelligent, and easy to get along with. He not only spotted animals easily, he also had a knack of knowing what they may do next; putting us right where we needed to be while other guides followed the crowd from spot to spot after hearing reports on their radios as if it were a great checklist race. You could tell he didn’t view this as a job but rather a passion. He taught us a lot about the culture of Tanzania and we enjoyed our drives between parks as he informed us of all the “in-betweens.”
This may be a cliché statement, but if you want to be treated like a number, go with the myriad of tour companies you may find in a quick Google search. If you want to enjoy the trip of a lifetime, we believe Savannah Explorers is the best place to start.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari fantastico con Savannah Explorers !!!!
Io e mia moglie abbiamo deciso di fare un safari di circa 8 giorni (Arusha Tarangire -Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro dal 1marzo 2015 al 9 marzo 2015 ) con Savannah Explorers. Ho contattato Roberto per organizzare il mio viaggio lui è stato molto professionale ed ha organizzato tutto nei minimi dettagli . Al nostro arrivo all'aereporto di Kilimanjaro ci ha accolto (alle 2 di notte ) il suo socio Greyson che ci ha spiegato ottimamente come veniva svolto il safari accompagnandoci in albergo e assicurandosi che tutto fosse ok per la nostra accoglienza. Greyson è stato costantemente in contatto con la guida per sapere come procedeva la nostra escursione .Gli alloggi come i pasti sono sempre stati all'altezza delle nostre aspettative , la jeep ben attrezzata e sempre fornita di ogni tipo di bevande .A noi è stata affidata come guida il "Grande" Yuda : guida espertissima e molto simpatica ( con lui abbiamo fatto amicizia e ci sentiamo tuttora.) Yuda è stato molto disponibile e puntale accontentando tutte le nostre richieste e permettendoci , grazie alla sua competenza , di vedere tutti gli animali possibili nel migliore dei modi . Sicuramente in futuro ci appoggeremo di nuovo a questa agenzia che si è dimostrata seria e professionale .
QA
Email Sonja van Lint | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Savannah Explorers is great choice!
As I used the references on Internet to decide which safari operator to choose, I will also contribute my reference. Savannah Explorers has proven to be a great choice! On many fronts; quick detailed replies from Roberto on our questions, fantastic guide Hans, better than expected lodges and that all for a competitive price. We went to Ngorongoro, Serengeti up to the Mara river in the north and were lucky to see the Great Migration (Wildebeast crossing the river), and many other animals like Leopards, Chita's, Lions, Giraffes, Elephants, Zebras, Hippos, Buffalos, Crocodiles (and some of them even in action!). Hans knew where to find the animals, knew how long and where to wait for action and did share a lot of his knowledge. I just couldn't believe my eyes; you see the nature yourself as on a documentary of National Geographic!
DK
Email Erik Jensen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
11 Days fantastic Safari in Tanzania - Team Jensen/ 8 people
Perfect arrangement - 100 % according to the plan arranged with Roberto. Tarangire, Ngorongoro and 6 days at Serengeti. We had a terrific trip. Our guides Ole and Edwin serviced us to perfection and probably nothing we do not know today. We can recommend to use Telt Camps rather than lodges. Lodges 100% OK - but Telt camps gives an adventure for life. You hear Lions, Elephants, Hyenas and Zebras - just outside the canvas... fantastic. Food during entire trip excelent and high standard.. Staff at Kati Kati and Kisura Telt Camps did their outmost to make us feel comfortable with singing and high level of service. We definately shall come back and shall clearly use Svannah Explorers for our next adventure. Thank you to the entire team at Savannah.
IT
Email Andrea Loretelli | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience
Everything was perfect and above the expectation. Professionalism, availability and value for money: Savannah Explorer gave us a great Tanzanian Experience. Safari tour was perfectly arranged, from lodges and camps to transfers, our Safari guide Moses was very kind and professional. If you are looking for a small, smart and serious tour operator they are definitely the right choice.
IT
Email Nicole Cavalcanti | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Uma das melhores experiências da minha vida
Fomos em lua de mel para Tanzania. O safari maravilhoso, o nosso guia, Joseph, foi fundamental. Ele conseguia ver os animais de longe e em dois dias vimos mais de 40 felinos (entre leões, leopardos, guepardos...), quando outros não viram quase nenhum.
O jeep era muito bom e realmente foi uma experiência incrível!
Não vejo a hora de poder fazer um outro safari.
IT
Email Francesca | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very good safari
The safari was great. We got to see all the big 5 and many hunting scenes. Our tour safari Gerard spoke a good Italian and told us about the animals and the place while driving. What we really appreciated the most is that he told us not to feed the birds at the pic nic spot. That showed us that he was respectful of the nature and of the laws of the park.
IT
Email Enzo Figus - Renata Rinaldi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Safari has been perfect.
Who we are ?
We are in our 50's. My wife is a good non professional photographer, I am non professional photographer and I care videos. We love travelling. 2 years ago, we had the Route 66 in USA. Last year we had Transiberiana by train (Moscow-UlaanBaatar-Beijing) .
We had (before this holiday) experiences in Botswana, Zimbabwe,South Africa,Namibia, travelling on our own. Of course we Love nature and animals. In Tanzania we had 2 weeks of safari, planned with Mr. Roberto.
Communications : All the Pre-Safari has been perfect. Every time I asked for something by mail I received a quick answer. Renata and I, we never felt 'alone' or 'forgotten'. The advices of Mr. Roberto and Mrs. Floriana made the safari perfect. Always follow their advices, they really know their job and the environment of Tanzania.
Service :
- Car : the car made it's job and it it was as we expected . Perfect on the difficult roads of the parks, it allowed us to take pictures as we desired. Drinks always available and cold. Recharge of the cameras on the car. Just don't forget to bring on your own a couple of AC Adaptors. We never felt in danger.
- Hotels/Tent/Food : Perfect organization. The tented camps were in wonderful positions, the people working there always very nice. The food was always very good, the food boxes too. We never suffered from stomach diseases. Remember to bring from your country stuff enough for mosquitos and Tze-Tze. Never black or blue dresses/shirts and so on. The beds allowed us a great rest. High quality rooms, confortable tents. Unforgettable showers. Bring on your own a lamp that helps in tented camps (anyway they provide it) . Never felt in danger, animals are not interested in tents. Always do what locals advice you to do.
- Guide : The most important 'role' in our holiday. We spent 2 weeks side by side with Mr. Yudathadei Lyimo. A true professionist. Safe guide, skilled in difficult roads, always on time. He brough us to see everything. 5 Leopards seen ( I saw just 1 Leopard in all of the previous holidays) , many Cheetas, and we lost the count of Lions. And we can't forget the experience of the Great Migration of Gnu. Don't miss it.
From the professional point of view, Mr. Yudathadei is a rare example of professionality. Always in the right place with a safe skilled drive. Always in the perfect car position (sometime in the crowd of cars) for us to take pictures and admire animals.
Beside the great job of Mr. Yudathadei, he is a smart and skilled person (with a deep sensibility) who teached us a bit of the nice Tanzanian culture. My wife and me, we always said that our family grew up of one unity, during the holiday, with Yudathadei. A nice person to share 2 weeks with. And keep in touch.
- Safari : I hope I transferred to the reader the enthusiasm for the safari itself. About the country, North Tanzania is simply astonishing. Even the small parks has always something special, they deserve being visited. Animals are great, and the environment unforgettable.
Expectations : Excellent holiday. Tanzania helps, it is already wonderful on its own. Mr Roberto and Mrs. Floriana planned a nice escalation of emotions. Mr. Yudathadei made real the emotions.
If we will have again the chance to come back to Tanzania, of course we will contact Savannah Explorers again.
Even if I am not George Clooney..........What else ?
Email Gordon and Fiona | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exactly as agreed
No hesitation in recommending Roberto and his team at Savannah Explorers. Everything on safari to Tanzania - flights, accommodation, transfers - as agreed. Thank you.