The Meijo Team
Meijo Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Finn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible week, excellently organised by Meijo Safaris. Highly recommend the camping safari tour.
We did the 7 day budget safari with relaxation activity. What an incredible week. The tour was very well organised with excellent communication from the company, who visited us to give a brief the night before the safari started. Camping in the wild of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Parks was amazing, with animals all around us. The food was delicious all week, with local and international delicacies being hand cooked by a private chef for us at every meal. The guide was brilliant, very knowledgeable and fun, and knew all the best places to see all the animals we had hoped to see and to get the best photos. The relaxation activity included a trip to a stunning waterfall at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro, a traditional coffee making experience and a visit to beautiful natural hot springs. Highly recommend booking with this company and doing the budget safari, if you want to see real Africa and get the full cultural experience.
Email Jonathan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Meijo will ensure you have the best possible Safari experience whilst also embracing local culture
My wife and I celebrated our honeymoon by booking a private 7-day ‘the Best of Serengeti Mid-Range Safari’ tour with Meijo Safaris from 2 to 8 October, this included Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park (N.P), Materuni Waterfalls and Kikuletwa Hot Springs (including some great views of Mount Kilimanjaro). Overall, my wife and I had an absolutely incredible experience in Tanzania and are very grateful to Daudi and our tour guides Jordan (Days 2-5) and Godfrey (Day 6) for making this once in a lifetime experience as memorable as it was. The people we met on our journey, including Jordan and Godfrey, were a real highlight of our trip, not only for what we saw (and we saw the Big 5 - Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo), but how they made each day special. We felt completely safe and comfortable during our whole experience, both drivers were professional and knew the roads well. We had our own private 4x4 for the Safari experience which was very comfortable and safe and Meijo organised a “Just Married” wheel cover for the back of the vehicle which was a real special touch for us. Our meals and drinks throughout the day were all included (and we drank quite a few beers each day!). There were literally dozens of bottles of water in the car which were replenished each day, so there was no risk of dehydration! The meals were not packed sandwich boxes but were warm lunches which varied from roast chicken, pasta bolognese, stir fried chicken or beef, which were to the envy of our tour groups.
We would recommend Meijo Tours to anyone contemplating a visit to Tanzania, it was truly a memorable experience.
I started doing some research a few months ago to locate a reputable tour company and initially used Safaribookings.com and then TripAdvisor to help with our decision. I was initially apprehensive about finding the right company for our Safari as this was the first time either of us had been on a Safari and our first time in Tanzania. Daudi from Meijo was very responsive to all of my email queries (at least 10 emails!) and WhatsApp messages. We arranged a call with Daudi via WhatsApp to talk through the planned itinerary and ensure we were able to have any final questions answered and this was all a very smooth process. We paid a 12.5% deposit via electronic funds transfer and paid the balance upon Arrival in Arusha.
Our accommodation for our trip was all organised by Meijo as follows:
Day 1 - Karibu Heritage House, Arusha,
Day 2 - Farm of Dreams Lodge - Karatu,
Day 3 - Serengeti Safari Lodge, Serengeti N.P
Day 4 - Serengeti Safari Lodge, Serengeti N.P
Day 5 - Tulia Boutique Hotel, Arusha
Day 6 - Panone Hotel King’Ori Kilimanjaro Airport
Meijo upgraded us to the Farm of Dreams for Day 2 given this was our honeymoon, as this is usually a Luxury accommodation. This was by far the best accommodation we stayed in. The others were mid-range, clean and the food was good so we had no complaints. The Serengeti Safari Lodge rooms were surprisingly well constructed and comfortable despite their location in the middle of a National Park; better than expected. Despite being in the middle of the Serengeti, we felt safe with the 24 hour Masai security who patrolled the lodges and escorted all guests to and from their lodges to the main reception/dinner hall.
I’ve included some more details regarding our trip below to help those who are planning their Safari adventure. Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park are all very different. Lake Manyara provides more of a Jungle experience, whereas the crater is a small version of Serengeti. Serengeti was clearly the highlight and so I would prioritise this if you are short on time, but whilst you are in the areas, doing both the crater and Lake Manyara is the wise choice, particularly given they are both on the way to Serengeti, so you could do one on the way there and one on the way back to break up the journey.
Our tour started with a day trip to Lake Manyara National, Park, where we spent around 6 hours exploring. We saw countless birds, baboons, various monkeys, warthogs, wandering elephants on the road (which were the highlight!), Antelopes and it was a great way to start of tour.
Our second day in Ngorongoro Crater started early where we arrived at around 10am. This was was a real highlight as we saw a male and female lion on their ‘honeymoon’, a number of Lionesses, Zebras, Wildebeests, Osterich, Jackals, Warthogs, pink Flamingoes, Hippopotamuses, Elephants, a Rhino (albeit from quite some distance) and Buffalo. We left the crater at around 2pm for the long and bumpy journey to Serengeti N.P. We had our late afternoon/early evening game drinks through Serengeti N.P and saw countless Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Wilderbeests, Eagles and Buffalo.
During our remaining time in Serengeti N.P on Day 3 and 4 we saw countless Lions (at least 50 in different areas), hundreds of Hippopotamuses, crocodiles, Elephants, Cheetahs. Our tour guide Jordan just knew where to take us and at the right times to ensure we had the best experience and we are extremely grateful! The drive back to Arusha from Serengeti was long however Jordan helped to make this as smooth as possible with a regular stops and photo opportunities, including at the Ngorongoro crater viewpoint.
We also made a last minute booking for the hot air balloon experience which was good, but given the cost and the limited time in the air (about 45mins), it’s not something we would highly recommend. We didn’t see many animals from the balloon (some Giraffes, Zebras and Elephants) so it was really more from the landscape, which personally, is better seen from ground level.
The final day of our tour we visited Materuni Waterfalls and Kikuletwa Hot Springs, where we also took some great photos of Mount Kilimanjaro. This part of the tour really exceeded our expectations and we would encourage anyone who is thinking about doing a Safari, to also add this onto your ‘must do’ list as it was a real cultural experience for us, meeting the locals of the Materuni village, particularly the Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour.
Thank you again to Meijo Tours for helping make our Honeymoon an experience we will never forget and one that we will be encouraging all of our friends to book!
Asante sana!
ES
Email David | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Totally recommended!!
Incredible experience on our honeymoon that has met all our expectations. The organization has been perfect, with ideal accommodations to rest. Our guide Maliak is very attentive, friendly and has taught us a lot!
ES
Email Patricia M. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best Safari is with Meijo Safaris!
We did the 5-day, 4-night Safari and it was the best experience we had with the Meijo Safari agency!! Our guide MALIAK explained everything to us in great detail, he is very intelligent and passionate about what he does! It is a pleasure to travel with a guide like this, plus he was very kind, patient and willing to do everything we asked of him. Thanks to him and the communication he had with other guides we were able to see the Big 5! Everything was a dream and choosing the option to sleep in lodges was the best option because we slept very well, we had a private bathroom with all the comforts. I would definitely travel with them again and recommend them to my friends without a second thought.
DE
Email Jan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Big 5 Check - We can absolutely reccomend a tour with Meijo.
We were on a 5 day safari with Meijo and were more than positively thrilled.
Let's start at the beginning, the organization: Daudi has responded to all our wishes and has planned us an incredible experience.
Our guide Herman, who can read the minds of the animals, provided us with an incredible trip. No animal can hide that Herman would not find it. Thank you for that days we will never forget.
Let's get to the Food, yes we had some concerns before. But our cook Prospa is a magician at the stove. Every day there were three hot meals, which were all excellent - „Bomba Bomba“.
Conclusion: Yes, we would go with Meijo again! “Asante“ to the whole team for the wonderful days.
AT
Email Nadine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Trip with Meijo Safaris
Mejio Safari.....Thank you for this impressive trip that I will never forget.
Already at the time of booking „Daudi“ has responded to all our wishes and has made every effort to plan our trip according to our wishes and ideas. He succeeded perfectly.
Through our 6 days safari we were guided by our guide/driver Herman and we quickly realized how good he is at his job. Not only does he have eyes like an eagle, so that no animal can hide from him, but he is also incredibly friendly and super cool. We felt extremely comfortable and he also catered to all of our requests throughout the tour.
My biggest concern before our safari was "Will I like the food". But one thing I can tell you....Prosper our personal chef, who also accompanied us daily during our safari and provided us with hot food three times a day, definitely did not contribute to my bikini figure for the subsequent Zanzibar vacation.
DE
Email Kristin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Seven-Day Safari!
I had the pleasure of participating in a seven-day safari. From start to finish, the experience was simply fantastic!
The planning and execution of this safari were flawless. Everything was coordinated in advance and our requests and needs were always accommodated, creating a smooth and worry-free journey.
Our guide Herman was competent and experienced as well as passionate and full of knowledge about wildlife and the places we visited. He took us to the best spots for observing wildlife in their natural habitat and generously shared his expertise. His commitment to conservation was inspiring.
The meals prepared by Prosper on this safari were delicious. Whether it was a picnic in the wilderness or a festive dinner, the variety and quality of the food were impressive.
I highly recommend this safari and the team behind it. It was an unforgettable experience that I will always cherish. Thanks to Daudi, Herman and Prosper for this extraordinary journey!
CH
Email François | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 7 day safari
We had a really good safari experience with Meijo. Everything was well organized by Daudi (who was also very responsive before the safari by email and personally greeted us before and after the safari). Our guide Herman was amazing: very knowledgeable about not only animals but also geology or botany and he must have special eyes for spotting hidden animals while driving! We saw the big 5 plus many others including a serval cat.
BR
Email Laur | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect 8-days safari for a Honey Moon
We bought a 7 night and 8 day package, where we spent the main points of Tanzania on our honeymoon:
- Lake Natron with climb on the active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai
- 3 nights in the center of Serengeti
- 1 day in Ngorongoro Crater
- 1 day at the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro, visiting the hot springs.
Daudi was extremely attentive from the first contact, adjusting the itinerary so that we could do everything we wanted, the way we dreamed.
We stayed in great hotels, all the meals were delicious with extremely attentive staff, and our game driver, Assad, was the highlight of the trip, always introducing us to the best of animal life, with a lot of patience for us to explain all the details of the savannah and animal behavior.
The days in Tanzania were the best of our lives and the honeymoon was much better than we dreamed! It is important to highlight that it is essential to find out about the climb to Ol Doinyo Lengai and be prepared to do it. It's not an easy trail.
Thank you Daudi, Assad and Meijo Safaris for the best honeymoon we could have!
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Email Rachel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous experience!
This was an amazing trip from start to finish.
Daudi was very responsive to any questions or concerns before our arrival. He greeted us when we arrived, presented us with a gift, and went over all the details of our safari. The next morning he introduced us to our guide, Herman, and saw us off. Daudi also met us when we returned as well as saw us off to the airport.
We feel so lucky to have Herman as our guide. He was an excellent driver but more importantly was constantly on the lookout for things to show us. We all enjoyed his company.
This was the trip of a lifetime!