some of our team
Wildguide Safari & Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2023)
- Member Of:
- TALA, BRELLA & TAA
- Tour Types:
- Budget & mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Dan Ebbs | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Richard Michael is resourceful, experienced, courteous, and loyal.
On the evening of December 2, 2023, I arrived by bus in Arusha, Tanzania. I met Richard Michael, who directed and accompanied me to my destination: the Arusha Backpackers Hotel. I was told by the hotel staff that car rentals were not open on Sundays, the next day. After checking in, I left the hotel to find an IBM and a restaurant. Richard was outside and helped me find both. At the restaurant, I told him my situation: I had been sponsoring a boy in Kitumbeine for 4 1/2 years and I wanted to visit him the next day, but the car rental places would be closed. He called Styve Worldreech Loseria (whom I’d met just after my bus arrived) who came to the restaurant and he arranged my trip to Ketumbiene for the next day.
On the morning of December 3, Styve asked me if I would like Richard to accompany me, and I said yes. Thank goodness I did! He spoke to various Maasai people who told us how far it was to the village. And, when a rock knocked out our oil pan and gear box, he spoke with the local mechanic, who fixed our vehicle. He also found out that Ndungani (the boy I sponsored) had returned to his home village 45 kilometres away. It was getting dark, so we had to return to Arusha.
Early on the morning of December 5, Richard and I returned to Ketumbiene with Styve and our driver (I’ve forgotten his name and it’s not in my journal) and I finally met Ndungani.
If I had not met Richard, I doubt that any of this would have been possible.
Email Mohima | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great organised tour operator
Booking with Calvin was a really good process. He put all worries and answered all questions before the trip, accomodation included was fantastic and really made the trip. Calvin was very hands on and checked in daily whilst out on safari. He gave gifts before and after the safari was complete and organised airport transfers. I would definitely book with Calvin again as he is very trustworthy and will organise a great safari experience.
Email Zain | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent personalised service, from start to finish
From start to finish, Wildguides has been an exceptional tour operator. Before even booking , Calvin was happy to arrange a Zoom chat so that I could discuss my requirements with him and Paschal.
After discussing my options with other operators, I found that Calvin proved to be the most open to adjusting my itinerary as I requested, including specific accomodation I had wanted whilst also maintaining a reasonable cost.
When we arrived at Kilimanjaro Airport, we were greeted by Paschal at Wild Guides and given a pre-safari briefing by Calvin and taken to our hotel. The next day our guide collected us and the tour began. Throughout the safari, Calvin checked in multiple times per day to ensure we had no issues and ensured us he was on hand to deal with any should they occur.
On safari, we were lucky to spend time in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara, with all manner of wildlife, including spotting 4 out of the Big 5. It was easy to enjoy the safari and the amazing Lodges and Accomodation as we knew that everything had been taken care of by the Wild Guides Safari Team and exceeded our expectations.
Upon finishing the safari, they also arranged the transport to our final hotel and again to the airport the following day, ensuring that should we have any other issues or requests whilst still in the country, they would be on hand to assist.
Thank you again to Calvin and the team and know that you are in good hands with Wild Guides, a team that will be supportive and communicative from your first interaction right through until you leave the country.
Asante Sana
