Josh DreamLand Safari team
Josh Dreamland Safari
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2023)
- Tour Types:
- Budget & mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
KR
Email Soo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fast reply
Nice accommodation than i expected and tour guide who has expertise. And most of all, fast reply when communicating
US
Email Amber | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic and great communication
The safari we did was 3 nights, 4 days. The company picked us up from the airport and took us to where we were staying. We booked a house because there were 5 of us. That evening, Angel and Elisabeth came to the house to explain to us the itinerary and collect the rest of the payment. Then the next day the company picked us up around 0800 to start the drive to the first location.
We did this route:
Day 1- Tarangire National Park
Day 2- Serengeti National Park
Day 3- Serengeti National Park
Day 4- Ngorongoro Crater
This route was perfect for us because we saw everything we wanted to see. We saw the Big 5 (Lions, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, African Buffalo) plus so many more.
Night one we stayed at a lodge type place. I think we were supposed to stay in tents but for some reason we stayed in actual rooms with beds. This location also had some entertainment during dinner.
Night two we stayed in tents at a campsite in the Serengeti park.
-bring a flashlight/headlamp and bathroom tissue.
Night three we stayed in tents at a campsite on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim
-showers/toilets were much better. Only a couple showers each bathroom though (some toilet paper)
We had a chef who made our food every day. There were other groups that had box lunches, and I’m very glad we had the chef. The food was really good every day. Dennis was really great as the chef and checked in with us every day.
Both of our guides were amazing. We had Godfrey on day one and he really knew the park. The last three days we had William. He was also great and really let us get involved with telling him where to stop and for how long.
**If I had to do it again, I would have picked the mid-range option. You stay in a little bit nicer of accommodations. The tents were cool, glad we did it but wouldn't do it again (we are 37 and 39 years old). It was worth it for the money saved though.
**remember to bring USD ($$$) to tip the drivers and chefs. I am not sure how much they make from the companies who hire them, so tipping is very important for their livelihood. It’s recommended to tip $15-$25 per day, per person on the Safari (so $15 per day for the driver and $15 per day for the chef per person)
After the Safari was finished the driver took us back to the city. We had a flight out that evening so we had the company bring us to the airport for an extra fee. Our flight was really late (1150 pm) so we had plenty of time. Would not recommend a flight out of JRO any earlier than 830pm. If you do, let the driver know ahead of time.
DE
Email Nila | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Highly professional team caring for everything in the nicest way
We did the 5days safari with mid range lodges and really loved it! Our guide Lewis was very friendly, full of information about the nature and wildlife and a safe driver! We saw such a lot of animals like a lot of lions, cheetahs, servals, elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests etc.
Everything on the safari with Josh Dreamland was very well organized by Eliabeth, who was all the time caring and communicate with us extremely friendly! Thank you, Elizabeth!
We had beautiful accommodations in wonderful surroundings! Very good meals, even the lunches in the wilderness were delicious! And they tried to avoid plastic and any trash in a impressing way (we even had porcelain plates 👍) ! We really highly recommend Josh Dreamland! And we will definitely book again another safari with them!
Reply from Josh Dreamland Safari
Posted on Mar 17, 2025Dear Nila,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience on your 5-day safari with us. It’s great to know that Lewis made your journey both informative and enjoyable while ensuring your safety throughout the adventure.
Elizabeth and the rest of our team truly appreciate your kind words about the organization and communication—we always strive to make every safari seamless and special! We’re also thrilled that you loved the accommodations, meals, and our eco-friendly efforts.
Seeing such an incredible variety of wildlife is always a highlight, and we’re glad you got to experience it all! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another safari in the future. Thank you again for choosing Josh Dreamland Safari!
Best wishes,
The Josh Dreamland Safari Team
Email Lesley Smith | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Totally Fantastic
Excellent service, lovely lodges and friendly , helpful people. Kelvin our driver guide was soooo good.
We are very experienced safari goers and this rated as one of the best, maybe the best, given the amazing wildlife we saw.
KML didn't transfer our luggage so we arrived with nothing and we were leaving for our first lodge early next morning. The amazing Elizabeth in the office liaised with the airport and sorted the problem. Kelvin got the luggage for us so we could contine our trip in clean clothes!
Would definitely recommend Josh Dreamland
and intend to be back!
Reply from Josh Dreamland Safari
Posted on Mar 12, 2025Thank you for your amazing review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with Josh Dreamland Safari. Kelvin is indeed an exceptional guide, and we’re glad he made your safari so memorable. We’re also happy that Elizabeth could assist in resolving the luggage issue smoothly so you could fully enjoy your adventure. It means a lot to us that, as experienced safari-goers, you rate this among the best! We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to host you again in the future. Safe travels and karibu tena! 🦁🌍🚙
Email Ellie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing welcome to Tanzania
From the very beginning of ccommunication with Josh Dreamland Safari there was fast, clear and friendly communication with Angel. All transfers from the airport/hotel were easy and on time.
The guide who led our safari "King David" had excellent english, a great sense of humour and was exceptionally knowledgable about the native flora, fauna and general local customs and culture. Our chef was fantastic, providing delicious food, taking care of cleaning and great conversation.
The accomodation that I selected was camping 2 nights and hotel 1 night. All of the accomodation was clean, compfortable and safe. I can reccomend that you bring toilet paper and ear plugs for sleeping- although you may not always need them, they are great to have with you.
In terms of the safari and animals, this was my first safari experience and I am so glad that I chose Josh Dreamland Safari. Our guide got us very close to the animals, so that we were able to get excellent pictures - even with my average smartphone camera. We saw an incredible variety of animals, more than I expected and it was a life changing experience.
We also had the opportunity to visit a Massai village and speak with the local people about their life and culture. They were very welcoming, friendly and their singing and dancing was a privillage to see. Like many parts of Tanzania they have markets for local art for sale.
The group of women who I met in my safari group were incredible, friendly and really enriched my solo travel. For my ladt day I was provided a private driver to Materuna waterfalls, lunch and coffee experience. The transport was safe, compfortable and my guide was very friendly and knowledgable. The food was excellent and it was a highlight of my tour.
I had my birthday whilst on safari and the beautiful Angel was so kind and generous organizing a gift for me - she went above and beyond in all areas.
I highly reccomend booking a safari with this company, with much love from Australia.
Reply from Josh Dreamland Safari
Posted on Mar 12, 2025Thank you so much for your heartfelt and detailed review! We are thrilled to hear that your first safari experience with Josh Dreamland Safari was so special and memorable. Angel, King David, and the entire team are dedicated to making every part of your journey smooth and enjoyable, and we’re so glad you felt well taken care of. It’s wonderful to hear that you were able to capture incredible wildlife moments, visit the Maasai village, and celebrate your birthday in such a meaningful way. Your kind words and recommendation mean the world to us. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure in the future! Much love from Tanzania! 🦁🌍🎉
HU
Email Balazs | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very nice experience
We have booked a 4 day safari with Josh Dreamland covering Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Tarangire. We had a wonderful time, our driver Lucas was a very professional tour guide, explained a lot about the parks, the animals, everything that we have encountered. We never had any doubts about our safety, tour organization was smooth, accomodation and food was provided exactly as agreed. I can absolutely recommend booking with them.
Reply from Josh Dreamland Safari
Posted on Mar 12, 2025Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience on your 4-day safari with Josh Dreamland Safari. Lucas is indeed a fantastic guide, and we’re glad he could make your journey both informative and enjoyable. Ensuring a smooth, safe, and well-organized adventure is our priority, and we’re happy that everything met your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another safari in the future! Safe travels! 🦁🌍🚙
Email Eli | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely amazing time with Josh Dreamland Safari
I have just returned from a 7-day safari with Josh Dreamland Safari (JDS) and I had an absolutely amazing time! I can honestly say that JDS is the best! JDS has all the necessary documents like a TALA license to carry out tourism activities in Tanzania, a TIN certificate, and BRELA registration, which they can send upon request.
From the first time I contacted Elizabeth and Angel regarding the safari until the end of my trip, the communication was excellent. Every day I had a message from Elizabeth to check if I was happy with the food, accommodation, etc. during my 7-day safari, which I thought was a nice touch.
Our safari guide (Godfrey) was great. He was our safari guide for a week, cultural and language educator, animal spotter, and most importantly, our new friend. We had a lot of fun and many laughs. Godfrey had more than 15 years of experience and knew where all the animals were. We saw all of the Big Five and much more--even some rare animals.
When talking to other guests in lodges that booked through big safari companies, we had definitely seen more animals.
I visited in February during the wildebeest and zebra migration, cub, and bird season (December to March). I saw so many cute baby elephants, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and giraffes. Many birds change to bright colors to attract partners during this time.
My trip was as follows:
Day 1 - Lake Manyara NP
Day 2 - Tarangire NP
Day 3-5 - Serengeti
Day 6 - Ngorongoro Crater
Day 7 - Hike to Materuni Waterfall and coffee plantation
Accommodation: We selected mid-range lodges, and all of them were different, but each was very special. If you are staying in lodges, a 40% deposit is payable and 20% if you are camping. We paid the deposit by credit card and the rest in cash when we arrived in Arusha.
Please be mindful that changes to the schedule do occasionally occur due to various reasons and feedback received from previous guests regarding the accommodation, food, etc.
Parks:
Lake Manyara National Park - small and cute but has many animals per square meter.
Lots and lots of animal sightings, too many to list. We pretty much lived in the 4x4 during game drives every day.
Tarangire NP - probably my least favorite due to very bumpy roads and fewer animal sightings per square meter, but it has pretty landscapes.
The Ngorongoro Crater was definitely a “don’t miss” park and was the only place I thought we would see a rhino. We also had a very close encounter with a few lions, large elephants, and later saw a herd of them quite close as well.
In the Serengeti, our sightings were unmatched, and in the evenings, we were serenaded every night with hyenas outside the tent. Escorts were mandatory here and for a good reason. One night I saw a large hippo munching on the grass on the walking path outside the tent.
The Materuni Waterfall hike and coffee plantation was a fun full day that I didn't want to end and say goodbye to my new friends from JDS.
I’ll end by saying one more thing I liked about Josh Dreamland Safari: the company is run by a woman (Angel) who is passionate about animals and giving back to the community. I had an absolutely amazing time in Tanzania with them and hope you do too.
Reply from Josh Dreamland Safari
Posted on Feb 26, 2025Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and heartfelt review. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had an amazing 7-day safari experience with Josh Dreamland Safari!
It was truly a pleasure organizing your trip, and we’re so happy that our communication and attention to detail made your safari special. Elizabeth and Angel are always committed to ensuring our guests feel cared for every step of the way.
We’re delighted that Godfrey made such a positive impact on your journey—his deep knowledge, experience, and passion for wildlife truly make him an outstanding guide. Seeing all of the Big Five, along with rare animals, must have been an unforgettable experience!
Thank you for highlighting the incredible parks, accommodations, and unique experiences like the Materuni Waterfall hike and coffee tour. We appreciate your kind words about Angel’s leadership and commitment to both wildlife and the community—it means a lot to us.
We hope to welcome you back to Tanzania for another adventure in the future! Until then, thank you again for choosing Josh Dreamland Safari.
Best wishes,
Elizabeth & The Josh Dreamland Safari Team
AT
Email Jure | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The team was flexible and helped adjust the plans to suit my needs.
I recently went on a safari with Josh Dreamland Safari, and it was a great trip. We got to see all the Big 5, which was awesome, and everything ran smoothly. The team was flexible and helped adjust the plans to suit my needs. Overall, a solid experience that I'd definitely recommend.
Reply from Josh Dreamland Safari
Posted on Feb 26, 2025Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Josh Dreamland Safari for your adventure! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great trip and got to see all of the Big Five—what an incredible experience!
We’re also happy that our team’s flexibility helped make your safari even more enjoyable. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your support.
We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Great tour, great guide, cook and agency. Beautiful nature respects people. Hakuna Matata.
Great tour, great guide, cook and agency. Beautiful nature respects people. Hakuna Matata.
Reply from Josh Dreamland Safari
Posted on Feb 18, 2025Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time on the tour and enjoyed the beautiful nature, the guide, and the cook. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad that you felt respected and well taken care of. Hakuna Matata! 🌿😊
Email Braeden | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour would recommend
God was great. Dennis was great. Communication was good throughout. All round good experience
Reply from Josh Dreamland Safari
Posted on Feb 18, 2025Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed the tour. We're glad that Dennis and the team provided great service, and that communication was smooth throughout. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again! 😊