Joel Chalema with his team.
Chalema Tanzania Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- TTB & TANAPA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
FR
Email Alexa et Joel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safari operator we could have find
From our arrival (and even during the preparation before) to our departure,Praygod and Joël have been the best guides, driver and host possible. They changed a wonderful travel in a awaken dream! Our guide was speaking a good French and was always available for a question or to organize the best place and the best moment to find this animal or this other. The hotels were also wonderful! Thanks, thanks a lot Praygod and Joël!
FR
Email Schwaller | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Chalema Tanzania safaris, serious and responsive
We have just returned from a safari organized by Joël which went perfectly and which delighted us.
He is a trustworthy person who is very responsive and who answered our questions before departure.
We did Tarangire Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti Park and Ngorongoro Park.
Our driver / guide Chaban allowed us to see many animals in their natural environment by being very close to them. It was a fabulous experience that will leave us with memories forever!
Its driving is safe and that is important given the tracks and roads in Tanzania.
At noon we had meals prepared by the hotels.
The lodges and camps were very good, one with the Tarangire park in view, the other with the sounds of roaring lions in the night..
On the last day, we visited a village and ate a delicious local meal.
I really recommend Chalema Tanzenia Safaris.
(automatic translation from French)
ES
Email Alfredo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just perfect!
Unforgettable.
I started asking for different quotes from various companies and, beyond the very well adjusted price, I chose Chalema (Joel) because of the customer service. He gave us his advice as a good expert in the area. We had read on the internet to go to Manyara and, with our 5 days of Safari, Joel told us that it was better to go to Tarangire, both for the time and for what we were looking for. It was a wise move to listen to him. He helped us with all the doubts and the management of the safari itself. He also helped us with flights from Arusha to Zanzibar, as well as various Zanzibar contacts in case we had any problems.
Once we arrived, Praygod, our guide, picked us up and we started the trip. We were very lucky because he drives phenomenally, he has experience in safaris and knows the animals very well (he explained the details of all the animals perfectly, such as the way they relate to each other, their curiosities, their food) and above all, his good attitude and positivity. He speaks English and French perfectly, it's a luxury.
On the other hand, we chose camping and not a lodge and it was the best choice because Erick came with us to cook. For us this was a very important part of the experience since we had a certain respect for the food that we could find. This cook is something out of the ordinary, we miss his food very much, the affection, the humility and the values he transmits, without a doubt ask Joel to put Erick as cook for you, it will be the best decision you can make.
They have definitely made my first safari such a spectacular experience that I am looking forward to repeating.
Asante sana Joel, Praygod na Erick :)
(automatic translation from Spanish)
FR
Email Nicolas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Camping Safari in honey moon
Incredible experience close to Nature with our driver PRAYGOD and chef BONIFACE who both excelled in their domains!
We strongly recommend this experience with Chalema.
Experienced company paying great attention to their clients. Very pro and trustworthy.
FR
Email Catherine r | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari
Safari super well organized by Joël, very available, attentive, exchange wattsap with very fast response. Total support at the airport from the outward journey to the return. Lodges at the top very neat, clean, welcoming staff, very good hearty meals. Village visit, and immersion in the Maasai tribe.
Praygod, our guide, very pleasant, happy, very nice, very good company, for his information, answers to our questions, very friendly exchanges. Very good driver, attentive, concerned about our comfort and well-being, he takes care of the vehicle.
everything is organized, you just have to let yourself go and enjoy this unforgettable experience.
Thank you very much Chalema Tanzania safaris, a top team.
I recommend. Everything is there
(automatic translation from French)
FR
Email Estelle&Jb | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari 3 days February 2023
We left for 5 days with Chalema. Joël organized us 3 days of Safari in Taranguire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro parks. We also visited the village of Mto wa mbu on the last day.
We were accompanied during these few days by our guide Chaban who was attentive to our requests and desires. Chaban shared his many knowledge with us, he always made sure that we found the best point of view for our photos. It was a pleasure to spend this safari with him.
The places of accommodation were chosen with care (large beds, hearty and good meals, welcoming staff).
Joël is very responsive and available when contacted via whatsapp.
Excellent value for money, we will keep an exceptional memory.
(automatic translation from French)
FR
Email James | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
By far the best and the most fun tour guides your can get
Chalema provided a tailored tour around the national parks and an amazing trek from the Empakaai crater to the lake Natron with a local Maasai guide. This was truly an amazing experience.
Our guide was very experienced with a great sens of humour. During the trek we were accompanied by a fantastic chef who cooked delicious food.
Chalema were also extremely flexible and were quick to adapt the itinerary when needed.
Joël, the owner was kind, and very professional. He responded very quickly to all of our requests and inquires prior to the tour. Joël and our tour guide speak fluent French which is a plus for French guests.
Thanks Chalema.
FR
Email Ludivine | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Un voyage de rêve
you can call on chalema with confidence, Joël, the boss is adorable, always available and very concerned about the well-being of his customers. we did the trek to mont meru joseph, our guide was very nice and the whole team adorable. then during the safari we were like in a dream, everything was perfect, Chabani, the guide, was very nice and the night at the Tanzania tented lodge was fabulous. we travel a lot and this is the first time we have used a tour operator and everything was perfect. Thanks to Joel and all his team. I highly recommend it!
Email Stephan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 8 day safari
We did a 8-day safari with CHALEMA in February 2023 and were entirely satisfied with everything: Joël immediately got in touch through whatsapp (also calling us in Switzerland) and listened to our ideas, at one point giving sound advice for improvement so that we ended up with a perfectly fitting itinerary for us that took into consideration the seasonal migration in the south of Serengeti (Ndutu) – this proved to be the ideal place for the most amazing sightings of wildlife! We were picked up at the airport by Praygod, our guide, who - although young (25 yrs) - spotted so many animals and knew exactly how to guide us to the best places. He was a great source of information for our thousand questions about life in Tanzania and a very helpful and friendly young man. We particularly enjoyed the local curries for lunch (instead of the lunch boxes with all the trash they produce) and Praygod even arranged a local Ugali dish for us. Our jeeps battery was quite weak at one point and the agency arranged for a quick replacement, sending one from Arusha to our location in very little time. We can fully recommend Chalema.
FR
Email Kévin L | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just amazing
Thank you for this d’aventure Kilimandjaro was a wonderful experience