Zamunda Tours & Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- TATO & Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Mayas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very flexible!
Salim was great! We had a flight arrive late, people coming in at different times, and a last minute decision to shorten the trip. All of that went smoothly and efficiently, the team cared about our enjoyment and wellbeing.
Moreover, all the lodges were great, with amazing service and nice people.
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Email Modhi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly and extremely accommodating
I loved it! Price was fair. Service was top notch. Accommodation was extremely comfortable! Tour guide communicated with us extremely well. We had last plan trip changes and he beared with us regardless.
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Email Isabelle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service, well organised and pleasant.
We had a very smooth process both in preparation for and on our Safari. Salim was very accommodating and helpful which allowed us create a fantastic itinerary for the 4 days we had.
Our guide Godfrey was very informative, providing lots of details about the wild life we saw. He also ensured we saw a huge variety of animals.
We were very pleased with our accommodation, we stayed in tented lodges. Overall the trip was a huge success and such a unique experience . I'd highly recommend Zamunda as a tour operator for safari!
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Email Lily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly Amazing Experience
Absolutely amazing experience and far exceeded our expectations. We did a private tour with the family start in from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Richard was such amazing guide, knowledgeable and kind. Our flight to Zanzibar was also included. Would definitely recommend 4 day tour, especially with Richard as your guide.
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Email Patrick | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE
We had a great honeymoon in Tanzania which was organised by Salim and the team. Our guide Godfrey made us feel very welcome in his country en told us a lot about Tanzania and wildlife. He was an experienced guy who was always right on time. I would recommend this company to all my friends and family.
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Email Bruno Ricardo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Price for the whole Experience
Tour Details:
4 days, 3 nights.
Public campsite (tents)
Shared vehicle (we were 3 and it could be shared for + 4).
Serengeti National Park
Tarangire National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Lake Manyara National Park
Pros:
- Very affordable considering the overall experience ($750 / person - all expenses included).
- Amazing food considering all the limitations (no markets, kitchen,...).
- We were able to see 4 out of the big 5s: very close actually - 1m -, we actually saw a rhyno but it was miles away.
- Other animals like: lions, leopards, elephants, giraffe, zebras, warthogs, gazelles, hyenas,.. also close (1m). Cheetah and ostrich was pretty close (30-50m).
- Jeep experience.
1st day = Guide + 7 people.
On 1st day the person close to the driver's seat was not able to have a good experience (no rooftop and limited windows) - however, it was not part of our group, so we did not care.
2-4th day = Guide + 5 people.
On the other days, with 5 people, it was amazing. Space enough for everyone. Everyone has a big window (no middle seat) and we can open the rooftop to enjoy the experience.
Cons:
- The guide for the 4 days was not very passionate about the experience.
- Expected to start the experience before dawn to have a better chance to see hunts. Not really, very lazy guide.
- Long hours until we reach our destination. Half of your day is spent on the road, stops for food, wc,.. Which is normal, but we had the feeling sometimes it was too much.
- Our sleeping bags had a bad smell.. we had to sleep with a lot of clothes.
- Our hostel was changed on the 1st day without proper notice. The one communicated was way better (+swimming pool). Not a big deal but not good communication.
- Taxes for the payment. You are counting with a big value (thousands of €$) and then you have to add +5%. This can be negotiated as most of the time you can complain and pay 3.5%. I get it, but please keep this in mind.
Reply from Zamunda Tours & Safaris
Posted on Dec 30, 2023Dear Bruno,
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback on your recent Tanzania safari experience with us. We genuinely appreciate your insights and apologize for any aspects that fell short of your expectations.
First and foremost, we're delighted to hear that you enjoyed many positive aspects of your safari, including the incredible wildlife sightings, budget-friendly, delicious meals, and comfort.
However, we are equally concerned about the challenges you encountered, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to addressing the issues you raised to enhance our services for future travelers.
We regret to learn that your guide lacked enthusiasm. We are taking corrective measures to ensure all guides are consistently passionate and engaging.
We also understand your disappointment regarding the guide's approach of not being able to start with an early morning game drive. This is mostly because, with a shared safari, the itinerary is pre-planned and most of the time it is not guaranteed to start at dawn. Often 1hr late, around 7:00 am. However, with a private option, it is easy to customize and guarantee to start early morning.
Our sincere apologies for the discomfort caused by the sleeping bags. We are doing our best to ensure the quality of our equipment meets the highest standards. We also highly advise our future camping travelers to bring their own sleeping bags whenever possible.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the taxes and payment process and I wanted to provide a clarification. These surcharges are imposed by the government as well as transaction fees for card payments. Also, these 3.5% surcharge (not 5%) are not additional fees charged by Zamunda Tours, but rather a government-mandated fee.
Dear Brunoa, your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to continuous improvement. We would like to extend our gratitude for choosing our company and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you and our future travelers with an enhanced safari experience in the future.
Wishing you wonderful future travels Rafiki!
Warmest Regards,
Salim
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Email An | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
ONE OF OUR BEST EXPERIENCES
Our experience with this company has been amazing from the start book our trip and making sure it suits our preferences. Ali our guide was outstanding- his knowledge of the region, the games, his energy and passion to show his country, we will never forget. Every details are what makes a difference. We will come back and encourage anyone to do the same.
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Email Clodagh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Godfrey was knowledgeable passionate and so much fun
The safari tour we did with Zamunda was incredible and I could not recommend it enough. The knowledge of our safari guide Godfrey was unparallel and he took so much time to answer all of our questions, tell us information about different animals and also the tribes people. We went to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro parks. They were each incredibly special and different in their own ways. The accommodation we stayed in were tented lodges and such a unique experience. Staff and food were amazing at every stop and extremely attentive and kind. Everything was organised smoothly and efficiently and completely reliable. This trip has given me a love for safari, Tanzania and Africa in general after having such a positive experience. I would recommend zamunda tours to anyone particularly our guide Godfrey who was hands down amazing. I can't wait to cone back !
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Email Kurt | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very kind and competently
In September 2023, we had an amazing 4-day safari with Zamunda Safari Tours, including flights. Salim organized everything, and our initial concerns were unfounded. It was an unforgettable experience with great guides, a skilled chef, and memorable wildlife encounters. We highly recommend this tour, especially the tented nights. Thank you, Salim!
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Email Benedikt | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Private Safari and northern Serengeti - Zamunda rocks!
My girlfriend and I went on a 5 days (4 nights) private safari with Zamunda tours.
To summarize it - I would always do it this way again - which was a great recommendation of Salim
1) it’s the only way to get to the northern Serengeti which is beautiful remote and we saw the migration over the Mara river - while
staying in an absolutely luxurious tented lodge (these lodges are only temporary for a couple of month a year there). We heard Hyenas and other wildlife at night - while being guarded at night by a Masaai men who was protecting the camp at night. While every part of the safari had its uniqueness- I would always come back to see the Northern Serengeti as it’s way less populated and stunning. The migration was overwhelming- we even saw a wildebeest being catched by crocodiles - an experience which really makes me consider becoming vegetarian…..
2) only a private safari gives you the opportunity to move around within the Jeep to get the best view on wildlife- which is very important depending on which side of the car the wildlife is. I had direct eyesight with a lion 1m of each other which was quite intense….. the lion liked the shade of our Jeep and liked a little bit to much our rear tyre. Once the lion started to lick and play with the paws with our tyre it was time to hit the road again. Needless to say a private tour also gives you the opportunity to follow your own pace, have the guides attention for your questions and set the priorities. Ours were the Hippos - our true spirit animals. Jonathan (who was an amazing guide) took us therefore especially to places with hippos where we could see them outside the pond as well during daytime. Thanks a lot!!
We first looked at shared safaris and were considering the cost. Fun fact - my girlfriend doesn’t like camping (many thanks to her) so we opted for tented lodges which was very great in the end. If we would have camped in tents we would have been soaking wet as quite unusual for the time of the year a warm front passed through. The rain was drumming on roof of our camp while we were sleeping in a king size bed in our lodge. You can imagine how people in the other Jeep’s looked like when we passed them next morning
