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
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5D ascension Mont Meru + 9 D Safari
Joël organized a "custom-made" trek and safari for our group.
The preparation was done by telephone and WhatsApp exchange in French with Joël.
The ascent of Mount Meru was done over 5 days in order to make the descent easier.
The safari lasted 9 days spread over 5 different parks from Manyara to Lake Natron with the "Big Fives" there!
Our local guides speak very good French and are very friendly which made our stay very pleasant. Special thanks to Godslove, Léonard and Shabani.
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Email Mélissandre | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable safari with Chabani!
We had the chance to go on a 4-day safari with Chabani, and the experience was simply exceptional! Chabani is a passionate, dedicated, and incredibly knowledgeable guide. He gave his all to provide us with the best wildlife sightings and unique moments. Thanks to him, we experienced magical and unforgettable moments, surrounded by the beauty of the wild. If you're looking for an authentic and memorable safari experience, we highly recommend Chabani without hesitation! A true 5-star experience!
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Email Anthony et Hana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top Tour Operator Tanzania
The safari went really well! A big thank you to our incredible guide, Chabani alias Chabinou, who spoke French perfectly and whose perfect knowledge of the terrain made this experience unforgettable. The food cooked locally has always been excellent: we were never treated to simple snacks, but always to dishes prepared with taste. The little extra of the trip was our two nights spent in the bush camp, in the heart of nature, surrounded by wild animals. Thanks to Chabani, we experienced an extraordinary adventure, which we will never forget!
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Email Julie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Chalema is just the best !!! Thanks for all
Excellent experience with the agency Chalema, Jôel who manages the agency is very responsive to exchanges (Whatsapp) for the preparation of your safari, quotation, program etc... We went on a private safari of 7 days (6 nights) with guide and cook at the campsite. We have done 4 parks of Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti and the crater Ngorongoro each park is unique and we liked the diversity of the many landscapes... It was beautiful, we validated the five BIG’s, it was a magical experience. Thanks to the duo of shock that we had, our guide Georges very kind, funny, attentive who will make you a wonderful safari and Bony our cook the best, thank you for the meals, Every day you have dishes as good as each other,you are served like kings everything was perfect. We also thank Chabani for the trip back which was incredibly nice. Thanks for this dream trip. Do not hesitate quality/ price unbeatable and trust the closed eyes of CHALEMA.
Perfect organization!
We did 12 days of safari with guide/driver and cook, camping, in a private 4x4 for our couple. We were delighted with the team who accompanied us (Chabani and Erick) who took great care of us (the meals were exceptional!). The organization of Chalema Safaris was well established. We saw a lot of animals, beautiful landscapes and the cultural stops were very interesting (Maasai villages, banana plantations, Tanzanite and even craft shops). The only downside will be the dilapidated sanitary facilities in the camps, the price of which is disproportionate in relation to the non-existent services (lack of water, lack of lighting, doors that never close, nothing to put or hang anything on, etc.) . Fortunately, the discomfort was offset by the presence of wild animals even in the campsites since they are not fenced.
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Email Antoine Revers | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very serious agency
We went to Tanzania in February to climb Kilimanjaro and enjoy safaris. Chalema perfectly organized our trip. The french speaking guides were nice and attentive, the travel conditions were very good, the food was very good too and the hotels in which we slept were comfortable.
Moreover, Joël, the agency’s director, was very flexible and did everything to allow us to spend a very good time.
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Email LE RHUN CATHERINE | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Take your private safari for a week in a tent with a French-speaking guide
Joël, who speaks French very well and is very responsive to email responses, will put together a precise and detailed program for your tent safari, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, unbeatable value for money. Welcomed at the airport with Chaban, French-speaking driver guide, safe driving, smiling, attentive, respectful, immediate confidence building. Jackson chef who proves to be a real chef, for the presentation and variety of meals, bottle of wine and never sandwiches. First camp with a view of Lake Manyara, clean, welcoming, secure. Second camp in the heart of the Serengeti for an unforgettable experience, lions, lionesses and lion cubs, leopards, cheetahs and their cubs, elephants, giraffes, herds of zebras and wildebeests, monkeys, hippos, hyenas, jackals, vultures...! !!! Eyeful !!
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Email Nicolas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Magical and peaceful expérience
It was the first time for us to deal directly with a local qgency, it was perfect from our first contact with Joël Chalem to the end of the trip. Be safe, reassured you are in Good place to DISCOVER !!!! The accommodations were wonderful especially the Tarangire Simba lodge and the Tanzania Bush Camp in Seronera ( Serengeti ).
We had Georges as driver and Tracker, je is at the top of the job!!! Thank you So much everyone !!! We Hope to see you again , no doubt we’ll leave with the same safari experts !! Chalema Tanzania
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Email Souk | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect! Definitely coming back
Best destination ever! go for it !
My fiancé and I have visited Tanzania in August. We have been recommended Shalema agency by a friend from our country.
We had a 6 days safari all included with Aruna, our guide and companion during the trip. We have visited the northern part of Tanzania, slept in tents and drove many km to see the big 5. We were so lucky to have Aruna as our guide, as he was patient, welcoming and always ready to go above and beyond for us to get to see our favorite animals which were sometimes hidden far in the savanah.
We felt safe and taken care of along the trip. The agency shared some important information about the clothing to wear, the budget for tips and many other facts about the country. The overall price was absolutely worth it.
A memory for a lifetime.
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Email Marine and Tanguy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good Local agency
Chalema is a very good agency, the organisation is excellent. Chabani is a very good guide and want that we are happy during the safari. Very good price quality. Thank you again