Cubs Expeditions
Cubs Expeditions
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- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Monica and Filippo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience between Safari and Kilimanjaro
We spent four days on a tented safari with a group, followed by five days on the Marangu Route for our ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro. What can I say? It was an experience that completely captivated us - not only because of the breathtaking scenery, but more importantly, because of the deep bond we formed with our guides, William, David, and Alex, as well as the porters. We arrived as clients and left as friends.
The adventure was intense and, naturally, quite spartan, but those who opt for experiences like these know exactly what to expect. The food was surprisingly good, even for us vegetarians, and the team was always highly professional, responding quickly and attentively to all our needs.
In terms of value for money, we feel confident saying it’s unbeatable, especially considering the market prices. One aspect worth mentioning is tipping: after spending so many days with the team and witnessing firsthand their daily reality, we realized that no amount of tipping would ever feel enough. Tipping is a crucial part of their income and is essential to showing appreciation for their hard work.
Ultimately, this is an experience that will stay in our hearts forever. An adventure that goes beyond a simple vacation, a journey that changes you and binds you to places and people in a profound way.
Email Shahira P | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
#1 tour guide operator out of them all - price, people, experience & transparency ✨️
I cant reckon Humphrey and his amazing team (shout out to Eli) enough. Humphrey is so responsive, organised & available to answer ANY & ALL of your questions. He was able to help us change accommodation to suit our budget (we camped 1 night and lodged 2 nights) and he organised our transport from Arusha Tanzania back to nairobi Kenya.
The tour itself - i don't know where to begin. Our guides were amazing, Saleh & Robert were experts in finding the most elusive animals - we got to see the big 5 and more!!! Two different leopard sitings, three cheetah brothers + a mum & her two cubs cheetahs, lionesses with their 8 cubs after a kill, rhinos in the ngoro crater. It was honestly one of the best experiences we have had - the guides were great, friendly, we laughed alot & we learnt alot. There was no silly question.
The food cooked by Ghadia was amazing, some local Tanzanian curry's plus stewed veggies and rice, then some pizza, chicken, soups and always the best breakfast.
Our itinerary was (fully organised by Humphrey):
- 1st night in Arusha Hotel
- drive to & enter Tarangire National Park (freaking awesome for elephants & Giraffes)
- stayed locally that night
- enter the Serengetti!
- stayed INSIDE the Serengeti in a lodge and was scary & exciting - heard lions roar and hyenas calling to each other. They come up to your lodging!! But they have Masai guarding the camp. This was something else - we were recommended to this and im glad we did, but it was scary listening to that all night even though you are 100% safe.
- game drive in the morning then head to the Ngoro Crater rim
- game drive through the Ngoro crater - it feels like Jurassic Park. You go through so many different areas that range from wetlands to bush to fields. Stunning + amazing at the same time
- then back to Arusha for the night
- bus over the border back to nairobi to the airport
Only thing we would of done differently - went to Zanzibar after the tour to relax. It's a jam packed 4 days but it is worth it.
Ps a small tip: do plan to tip your tour guide 10 usd per day per person. And 5 usd per day per person for the chef. Get Tanzanian shillings out to tip other service providers through out your travels + your lodges/hotels. Example: we tipped 10k shillings to the bus bag loader as a thanks, we also tipped 10 usd to the lodge in the Serengeti for all the service workers they provided.
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Email Florian Erfurth | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Far exceeded our expectations & hopes!
This is the first time I’m writing a review about something, and it’s because this experience was truly special, and Eliis (the organizer) more than deserves it. As you can probably tell, this is going to be entirely positive feedback.
We booked a day trip to the Ngorongoro Crater at a very fair price. The package included two nights at a more-than-satisfactory 3-star hotel in Arusha with half board, a super reliable airport transfer to the hotel upon arrival and back to the airport upon departure, transportation to the crater with a private guide in a Jeep, and even the park entry fees!
What really stood out to me was the simple, quick, reliable, and straightforward communication via WhatsApp, as well as Eli’s personality. He made every one of our requests possible, offered his own suggestions to make our stay even better, and did all of this with a genuine smile—you can tell he truly enjoys what he does. It’s worth mentioning that Eli took nearly two hours of his time so we could visit the famous African Art Gallery on the way.
Now, on to the safari—the main reason for our trip. Honestly, we didn’t know what to expect. Many people book safaris for several days, and we were worried that one day wouldn’t be enough. But I can now confirm—it absolutely is (at least if you, like us don’t have very specific goals but just want to have an amazing safari experience).
The crater offers an unparalleled, breathtaking atmosphere, and we were able to see almost all the iconic animals up close. Of course, this can vary from day to day, but our personal highlight was seeing lions just one meter away from our private safari Jeep.
Overall, this was an experience we’ll remember forever. As you can probably tell, Eli was the key to making it so special which is why we can wholeheartedly recommend booking any adventure through this organization!
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Email Julia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Safari with Cubs Expedition
Our safari with Cubs Expedition was an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, we were in excellent hands. Omari, our guide, not only navigated us safely through the breathtaking national parks but also impressed us with his extensive knowledge of the wildlife. Thanks to him, we were able to witness the fascinating animals up close and had the incredible luck of seeing the Big 5 multiple times – an absolute highlight!
After the safari, Elly took great care of us in Arusha. He was always available to assist us and organized a fascinating city tour of Arusha, as well as a trip to the stunning Kikuletwa Hotsprings – the perfect way to end our journey.
The professionalism, friendliness, and personalized service provided by the Cubs Expedition team made our trip truly exceptional. We would book with them again in a heartbeat and highly recommend them to anyone planning a safari.
Thank you for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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Email Valeria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Company with personal approach to every client
It was a very unique experience and Cubs organised it perfectly. My absolute highlights of the safari was morning game drive in Serengeti where I saw lots of lions 1 meter away from me and my stay in Ngorongoro, which was absolutely magical. You are driving in a loop of mountains, with unbelievably beautiful scenery. What stand out even more, is the Simba camp located on the crater rim. This view from the camp will always live rent free in my head :)
I would like to express special gratitude to our cooks on this trip, Dula and Moshi. They woke up super early to cooked breakfast for us and stayed all 4-5 hours of game drive to cook lunch. It was the tastiest food I ate during my 14 days stay in Tanzania and Zanzibar, and they cooked it on a portable stove which amazed me even more.
Also I want to thank guide Nuru, who is the best guide in the world. He has a personal approach to every guest, his values and attitude make you feel cared for and appreciated and his own life story gave me a goosebumps. Nuru lives with a mission and you will feel it straight away.
The Cubs ambassador and guide Eli is someone who will make sure you leave with the best memories, and will do everything to make you happy. He cares a lot about what you will think of Tanzania after you are back home, as he loves his country wholeheartedly and his aim is to make you fall in love with it too, which is beautiful.
It was my first safari and if I ever come back, I will always choose Cubs and Nuru or Eli as my guides ❤️
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Email Jack Yang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Serengeti & Ngorongoro 4D3N Tour
Cubs provided really good deal, tour guide also very professional, we really enjoyed the tour.
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Email Rashmi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superb experience with Cubs Expeditions
This was our first trip to Tanzania. We are so glad that we chose Cubs Expeditions for organizing our safari tour. When planning our trip, we received many quotes but no one was flexible enough to meet our requirements.
We wanted a hotel in Serengeti with physical walls and no tents. Every other tour operator was giving us options with tented structures. Humphrey was the only one who agreed to book a hotel with proper walls. At the same time, he kept the cost within our budget.
Plus, we requested for vegetarian food for all our meals. Humphrey and his team managed it all. Our guide was very knowledgeable and knew several spots where we could see wildlife. He suggested some changes in our itinerary to make the most of our 5-day trip.
Cubs Expeditions team is very professional and made our trip truly unforgettable. I highly recommend booking your safari with them.
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Email Svea | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Personal, kind and experienced organization offering the best possible experience
From the moment I met my shuttle at the airport I felt welcome and well taken care of (especially as a blonde young girl that's very valuable!). Humphrey and Elli are always reachable for questions, worries or ideas, help you out wherever they can to get you the best experience (before, during and after the trip)! Simba was my tour guide for the safari, spotted all animals for us, took on the extra mile to give us a perfect experience. The chef prepared great food for everyone, also a vegetarian option for me and was always kind and happy to help where he could. I couldn't have wished for better people to provide me a safe but also exciting and special time in Tanzania!! Even though the camping trip is more a budget option, I never felt like I'm missing something. Three warm and often traditional meals each day, tent and packing service, the missing walls between you and nature with all the sounds at night give you a very special and adventurous trip with the best comfort possible on the road!
I can totally recommend the organization to everyone - solos, couples, families, whoever wants to experience the special nature that Tanzania has to offer in the nicest, exciting way possible!
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Email Elif | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was great
Such a great experience. Thank you for the good time! I can highly recommend.
Awesome experience! Highly recommended!
Everything came according to the plan! Since we get to the airport they welcomed us and take us to our hotel, on the next day we started our trip to the national parks, we saw a lot of species the driver was really professional and the chef and camping area was incredible! Highly recommended!!