Ngekewa Tours and Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Tour Types:
- Budget camping tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary (clients assist with camp chores)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $280 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
US
Email Bob | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
These guys are so professional with high standard of customer care.
They went extra mile. The price was so affordable.
Me and my family were really enjoyed. They made our holiday superb.
If safety and comfortability are the priority to you, then I highly recommend Ngekewa Tours and Safaris.
CN
Email 杨五子 | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top-notch tour operator with exceptional services and expert guides ensuring a great safari.
Tanzania is a land of wonders, and my recent safari with Ngekewa Tours and Safaris truly encapsulated that magic. From the moment our adventure began, every detail was meticulously planned, always on time, with an exceptionally knowledgeable and engaging tour guide who brought every landscape to life.
Exploring the Ngorongoro Conservation Area was nothing short of breathtaking. The vast, untouched vistas and the vibrant array of wildlife made every moment feel like a scene from a nature documentary. The sheer beauty of the conservation area left me spellbound, and it was clear that every aspect of the trip was designed to offer an immersive, unforgettable experience.
Overall, this safari was a perfect blend of professional service and raw natural beauty. For anyone looking to experience Tanzania in its most authentic form, I highly recommend setting off on a journey with Ngekewa Tours and Safaris you won't be disappointed!
AE
Email Nelson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Provides best experience
The best customer care and services experienced in the region.
AE
Email GAB | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome
Everything is the best....
Good Cost, Services, Worth it....
SG
Email DD | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good safari but some logistics issues
I joined a 4-day group safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire. It was followed by a private day trip to visit the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes.
All in all, a good company, but it could be more organized and transparent. It is not an issue for most travelers, but I expected game drives from the camps in Serengeti and Ngorongoro to start before sunrise to see the most animal activity and have the most beautiful light for photography. Before the safari, I specifically inquired with the company about the game drives starting at sunrise, and they said yes, they would start at sunrise. I know it is often not done by most companies, but when I get a reply that it will start at sunrise, I expect that to happen—otherwise, I would have chosen a different company.
The main issue was that the car had clients from several different companies, and people had 2-3 different accommodations. Therefore, it took time to drop off and pick up everyone.
The start from Serengeti was supposed to be at sunrise but was 2 hours later at 08:30. Departure from the campsite in Ngorongoro was at 7:30, arriving in the crater at 8:15, which is almost 2 hours after sunrise. Staying at that campsite was advertised as an opportunity to "start with the first light" to see the most active wildlife.
On day 4, we departed the hotel at 9 instead of 8, then waited 30 minutes for other clients, arriving in Tarangire at midday, which is the worst time to be there.
We had 7 people instead of 6 as advertised in the tour documentation.
Positives:
Very good driver-guide, Simba, knowledgeable about wildlife and their behavior. We were lucky to have very good wildlife spotting on the first day in Serengeti, seeing all of the Big Five in one day. Car was good, accommodations were good, and food was good. The national parks visited are world-class, with incredible opportunities for animal spotting and photography.
So if you want to optimize your schedule, pick a private safari or a bigger company that has everyone in the same accommodation. Maybe starting early does not matter to you—in such a case, there is no problem recommending Ngekewa.
NZ
Email Hazel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent driver for our tour
I booked the 5 day safari for me and my mum.
We chose to pay for the medium range. Everything was excellent. Our driver Jackson was patient and informative. He did his best to make sure we got the best views of the animals
The food and accomodation during the safari was excellent. Very clean and tidy with amazing staff. We had a pool at one of the lodges which my mum enjoyed. The luxury tents lived up to the name luxury.
The review is 4 stars not 5 stars because:
We asked the operate to book accomodation for before and after the safari and this was a let down. It did not meet the expectations ( dirty bathrooms with unpleasant odour)
Secondly there were 4 of us to start in the car but we were all at different accomodation. This meant we spent about 1-2 hours just driving to the accomodation to pick up other people at the start of the day as well at the end of the day when everyone has to be dropped off. We felt this could have been planned better
Overall it was a great trip. I would highly recommend this
IT
Email Maria T. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect safari, above expectations
I chose Ngekewa because I was immediately struck by the speed of response that others did not have and so bye. I changed the 5-day safari because I wanted to do one more in the Serengeti and never was a happier decision. The Serengeti is simply extraordinary, there was a multitude of wildebeest still in migration. Elephants, buffalo, hippos, many hyenas, one intent on eating with us very close, but what is incredible is the high number of lions. Already done safaris in Africa, but never seen so many. Our guide, Burton, perfect always put himself in the best position for photos. Priceless. Food no lunch box in the box with sandwiches or pre-prepared doses but thermal bag, plates, cutlery etc and containers with rice, meat dish, vegetable and fruit dish. I add tablecloth. Top service. Beautiful lodges, the tented camp in the Serengeti with 2 large beds, colonial furniture and private bathroom. The lions kept us company during the two nights we spent there. Exciting.
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IT
Email Elena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime!
A couple of months ago i was on a 7-day safari with Ngekewa Safari, and I can’t recommend them enough! As a solo traveler, I had some doubts before leaving, but Lulu from the office patiently answered all of my questions, putting me at ease from the start. Our guide, Mali, was amazing—knowledgeable, fun, and incredibly skilled at driving. We had so much fun camping, and thanks to Mali, I got to see all of the Big Five!
One thing to note is that Ngekewa Safari combines travelers with different itineraries, which is actually a great way to let everyone customize their trip. However, this approach requires a bit of flexibility. At times, it felt like we weren’t entirely sure if certain activities would happen as planned, but hakuna matata—everything turned out right in the end. Just be open to the experience, and you’ll have an unforgettable safari!
After the Safari my tour included one day in Moshi, in the rainforest, at the Chagga tribe coffee plantations. It was amazing to change scenery and i was guided by Sam, that was so nice and explained to me everything about his culture and plants.
If you’re looking for a safe, well-organized, budget friendly and thrilling safari experience, Ngekewa Safari is the way to go!
BE
Email Robendy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience
We had a wonderfull experience with Ngekewa Safari. Good communication, the program was excellent. Had e wonderfull experience. Would 100% recommand !!
KR
Email Jun | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and friendly operator
I initially chose this after seeing the course I wanted and the reasonable price. In spite of the fact that it may be troublesome, operator manager Lulu always replied about my detail questions by e-mail from few month ago friendly. So I was sure that I chose Ngekewa well.
The safari tour also perfect and I couldn't forget until the day I die. On the second day of the schedule, the guide changed from Barik to Mali, but everyone was professional and friendly. My couple was able to make so many memories by spending 5 nights 6 days with people of various countries. Not only we saw big 5 but we had unforgetable memories like a lot of night stars, the endless plane, sleeping with sounds of lions and hyenas, observing zebras around accommodation and fantastic beer with safari. All of this was really dreamy memories.
Thank you to my 'rafiki's for making fantastic memories. I miss you all!!
P.S. Thanks to Mali, I have a really rare experience, so Lulu seems to have to raise Mali's salary!😁😁
