Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris on Kilimanjaro
Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Louisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value for money!
A friend and I went on a 4 day shared budget Safari Tour and had an amazing time! 😍
We saw so many different animals I lost count, and it was truly like a dream came true.
We booked a shared Tour to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Mountain Warriors had the best offer for our student budget and even gave us an early booking discount! After inquiring, I almost immediately got an answer from Rosemary with a very detailed description of the tour and what to expect. She always answered to our questions very quickly and professional, so communication was impeccable from the inquiry until we finished the tour!
We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel, which was very nice too. There were some last minute changes to our tour, but this was just about the order in which we were visiting the parks and didn't affect the trip in a negative way. We were also asked the day before if this would be ok for us, so if you don't want the changes you don't need to accept.
Our guide Aderick was very skilled in spotting all the amazing animals inhabiting these beautiful landscapes, and as he has worked for Serengeti NP before, he knew the area very well. He was also an excellent driver so we felt safe all the time.
We stayed in tents for 2 nights (make sure to bring warm clothes for Ngorongoro and a flashlight) and in a budget lodge for one night, which didn't feel like a budget lodge at all. Camping was great as you can hear animals roaming around at night, but you're always safe in the tents!
I think one of the best parts of it was having 3 great meals provided each day by our cook Mariam, who is a very skilled cook and very passionate about her work. She always made sure we are well fed and happy and I always felt very well cared for in her presence. She is a true power woman who loves her work, so if you can I would really recommend to ask for her!
If you're on a budget and still want to see and experience the amazing nature of northern Tanzania, I think this tour is a great option!
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Email Juliana Mendes | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience! Highly recommend the company!
I have no words to describe the experience we had with Mountain Warriors! Rehema was amazing since our first contact, she helped us with everything and was always replying the messages SUPER quickly.
Then when we got there, we had the best driver we could ask for, Augustin. He was incredible, such a nice guy, so knowledgeable. He could see the animals from so far away, and we had such a great time and learned so much from him.
I highly recommend the company, specially Rehema and Augustin.
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Email Justus | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Value for Money
We did a 4 day Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire and enjoyed every minute of it. We were in a mixed car with 4 other people (6 total) and stayed in tents on the campsites.
The safari itself was well guided, we saw pretty much every animal that exists in Tanzania. One pair of Binoculars was provided, so if you can bring your own - but that's the only minor critique.
Otherwise, breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided, and some of the best food we had during our time in Tanzania. Mariam is an excellent cook and wonderful person: I would recommend to request her, if you can.
Despite this being the cheapest safari we could find, there was no sense of corners cut.
Oh, despite it not being mandatory, your are sort of expected to tip (10$ p/p per day), so factor that into your costs.
Thank you Mountain Warriors!
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Email Gaia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari experience
We had a great experience, we saw a lot of animals and our guide Derrik took us to many amazing places. He was very kind and helpful. We had 4 days of very nice safari. The places where we stayed were very nice. Overall it was a great experience.
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Email Benedetta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect days with the perfect company
We spent 4 days and 3 nights in the company of the guide Osman and with the sweetness of the chef Myriam. Osman always made us feel safe, he has a truly unique guide and professionalism, Myriam delighted us with her local cuisine, never missing a single dish!!! Both professional and super accommodating, they made our trip between the infinite expanse of the Serengheti, the unique beauty of Ngorogoro and the forest of Lake Manyara truly special! Highly recommended
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Email Chiara and Benedetta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
2 days safari to Serengeti & Ngorongoro - a memory that we will always cherish!
We went on a 2 days safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro - a memory that we will always cherish!
Ousmane was our guide and he did an amazing job, patiently answering our questions and sharing with us his deep knowledge and experience, thus providing a personalized and exciting safari!
Also, he made sure we were happy and fine all the safari long and tried his best to let us see the big 5 - and he nailed it! We saw all of them!
The organization of the trip was very well structured from the beginning - thanks to the pdf and details’ exchange via chat - and although we were on a tight schedule ( considering we had just 2 days), they made the most of it, and allowed us to delve ourselves in the adventure.
We definitely recommend this company for your safari!!!!
KR
Email Seonghyeon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Memories in Tanzania
Both the reservation and the process were smooth and I was able to get an answer right away. The guide and the chef were all kind and I was able to have fun with other participants. We stayed in the tent because it was a budget tour, but the arrangement was good. I can't forget the memory of staying while listening to the sounds of animals in the tent. I was able to see various animals as well as the Big 5. I recommend it!
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Email Claudia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely reliable company and excellent individual safari planning
From the first telephone call from Rosemary we felt extremely well taken care of and had a very good feeling about this agency… she listened well to our wishes and expectations and adapted the safari according to them… the tour as well as the lodges were excellent! Signature Serengeti Luxury camp as well as Suricata Boma Lodge were simply stunning! From amazing sunsets to excellent food and incredible friendliness and customer service- we will never forget these moments! Stunning! Mike, our tour guide, was a very kind man and a really good driver- we felt so safe and good in his car from the very first moment! He did everything to make our safari a great experience- a journey we will never forget! Not to forget that Mike fascinated us with his great character… he always cared for other people , gave leftover food to local people, helped people… he is very social and we appreciate that a lot…And at the end of our great safari Rosemary surprised us when she hurried to Arusha Airport to say goodbye to us and gave us a farewell gift… what a nice gesture! Summing up Mountain Warriors Tours managed to show us Serengeti, Ngorongoro , Tarangire and even Lake Manyara within our 4-days tour and we can totally recommend them!!!
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Email Datis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good Organised
We had a great trip with a great guide. Ezekiel did a great job and was always down for a joke! The accommodation was very good and the chef prepared amazing food. Overall I can recommend this tour!
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Email Tim | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They take their clients serious.
This will be an extensive review as our experience with mountain warriors has been with varying success. However, we would recommend them, as despite some things not working out the way planned, they did everything possible to correct what went wrong and saved our safari due to the extra efforts done. I think this shows that they take their clients and their feedback serious and has them put their priorities right.
Booking process was good, the agent has been responsive and helpful. After confirming and making a down payment communication stayed good untill we arrived. We had 2 days in Arusha, where we planned to do some sightseeing tours. However the agent wanted to come by when we stayed at the hotel, to do a briefing and make the remaining payment (for which we preferred to do this with the termina, due to the lower charges).
The agent however on the first day changed the meeting time several times, to then cancel the appointment, so we waited for nothing at the hotel and lost a day in which we could go for a tour close to the city. This mend the next day we did not get the chance to do a tour, as she would pass by. That's why we planned to do things on our own instead as the tours left early morning. She however that day came 2.5 hours late, again keeping us at the hotel (we had even proposed to pass by your office to arrange the payment). This mend that 2 days in Arusha, we did not get further than the city centre. What wondered me even more, was that the other people of our tour paid when we gathered at your office for the tour. In regards to payment I find it a bit weird one is charged in dollar, and if you want to pay in the local currency you are converted from tbe dollar amount at buying tmrate, making you pay even more (but as we are not from the US, also dollar charge makes no sense).
The same night, pickup time was changed 3 times. As was the itinerary we booked changed last minute. We booked a tour from Arusha, starting at Tarangire, which would mean a few hours drive from Arusha, and then a full day safari plus in the evening already moving towards our next destination; Serengeti (via Ngorongoro). This would leave the next day to drive into Serengeti ik the morning, have the afternoon for game drive, sleep, have a morning game drive and move to Ngorongoro in the evening for the night and a day game drive the next day, leaving enough time to get back to Arusha.
Instead, we now spent a full day driving to the campsite, where (as we heard on the way) we had to be at 18.00. We left late, according to the driver, and therefore the was little to no time for game drive that afternoon. What makes it extra frustrating, is that for pickup at our hotel, the pickup was an hour late, and knowing we should be at the campsite by 18.00, they should have organised an earlier departire to allow the game drive time that was promised in the itenary.
The following day the game drive was perfect, only thing strange for us was that some people in our vehicle had a visit to a traditional village visit included already, and we rather had the option to wait in the car or join at paid expenses. This might be something that should be mentioned in the program prior, In stead of on the spot. Also, we have had 5 souvenir stops along the 4 day drive, all at places that felt like tourist traps (extremely high prices and specific tactics used to sell items)
The third day is where we had the main issues, the company promised a full day game drive, however as the drives had to bring some people in our group, who booked another package, back to Arusha, our tour was cut short by him after about 4 hours. With only 3 full days of game drive in the planning, having what feels like a second half day day taken was not what we where happy about. We however indicated this directly to the agency, and despite the fact that the day itself there was not much they could do but drop us at the hotel around 3, they did so a lot of extra effort making things right the next day. They arranged a seperate driver to come and pick us up, had a private tour (with the 3 from our group), could determine times and the way we spend time in the park at animals oyraelf, and had the best guide possible with Kefas Guiding us. He was passionate and very knowledgeable, on tim of that we where lucky with what we saw which also added to the experience. Furthermore upon arrival they agreed to their mistake and came with a partial compensation. As explained by them it was die to the high season and them having to work with external contractirs in stead of their own people, like Kefas who we had on the final day. Given how good the last day was (and assuming this is their standard), and the fact they take our complain serious and came with solutions, shows they take their work serious and want only the best. We think that it shows they are reliable and therefore deserve our recommendation. We do hope that will be more clear in their communication. How shared tours are out together, as well as the entrybtickets and relates times guests have in the parks, as this is something that impacts your trip. Overall, the service and amenities offered, combined with their openness for feedback during the trip and efforts done to live up the expectations makes us get back to them if we do a next trip!
