Maasai Magic Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $770 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had the most memorable and amazing safari tour - a dream came true for our group of 15.
The staff are most attentive, taking care of our requests seriously and down to small details. We had the most capable and knowledgeable guides who generously shared their knowledge with us. They are careful and great drivers, sociable and humorous. They took care of our needs and worked very hard. They have more than perfection vision and are able to spot animals from far away and understand their behaviors. They are probably some of the best in the industry. Food was much better than we expected, always plentiful and tasty.
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35-50 years of age
My family and I have had extremely fantastic experience travelling with Maasai Magic Safaris
My family and I travelled with Maasai Magic Safaris for Christmas holiday in Africa. The company was recommended by a friend who also happened to have fab time in Tanzania with them in 2011!We decided to email this company and communicated our wishes to Africa and guess what, they gave us superb options and we picked the first one on the spot as they relayed more than we needed for an African safaris for us and after that wired the money to their account for our reservations and notified us of the bookings immediately. We were met with flowers by their representative at the airport and transferred to a hotel for an overnight stay and this gave us another big note of the quality of the travel company we were travelling with, they took care of us unexpectedly and showed us how great their country, the friendly people and the amazing wildlife. We took over 4000 pictures during this tour and need time to sort them out to show to our friends back home!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
a magical stay
The local guides are fabulous. They are all rounded in their knowledge about the land, living creatures, culture, and doing their best to make our stay memorable. They are kind and personable, putting their heart in their work to show us their country and land. Lodgings and food are excellent and carefully chosen for our comfort and satisfaction.
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Email Bob and Marita | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A life changing adventure that more than lived up to our expectations!
This was an excellent safari from the initial pick up at the airport to the final drop off. Everything was professional and well done. Our safari guides, Gabi and Guido were excellent; they were so insightful, so helpful in everything we did from driving to areas where we witnessed the animals in their natural habitat to capturing the moments first hand of lions stalking/killing their prey, to finding the cheetah mother and her 3 cubs. We would have missed/passed by an incredible close up of a large leopard in a tree without our guide picking up the visual cue. This truly was a remarkable adventure, one of those life experiences that changes how you look and interact with nature forever into the future - BUT all because of the guides incredible knowledge, insight to animal behavior and personal interest to share their world with us. My wife and I have travelled the world, been a part of many adventures, but this ranks in the top five and I truly give the credit to our professional, knowledgeable, and FUN guides. We and our safari group enjoyed all the time we spent with them.
So to recount- the guides were excellent, the vehicles we used were excellent with great viewing, the hotels we stayed at were excellent, and some of them were in the middle of the game reserve, so animals surrounded us ( how cool is that), and lastly, the food was excellent- fresh, nice choices, and great wine- all in the middle of nowhere. I don't know how they do it but they deliver it all and far exceeded our expectations.
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Email Cyndy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A magical trip indeed!
There were 11 in our group including our own naturalist guide, and we had the most amazing experience. The driver/guides have a preternatural ability to spot wildlife. We watched 45 mammal species (a hundred lions! Hundreds of zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, warthogs, baboons, elephants, impala! And leopards and cheetahs!) and 182 birds species (check out the crazy "secretary bird", "kori bustard" and the ubiquitous and beautiful "superb starling") resting and feeding on the silent plains, usually quite oblivious of us. I wasn't a birder before, but I think I'm going to be one from here out. Zooming through the landscape in an open air land cruiser was breathtaking. The accommodations were very comfortable ("glamping"; imagine a double bed, a private toilet, and a hot shower INSIDE A TENT), and the food was delicious, plentiful and fresh. Me, I can't wait to go again!
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Email Terry Divyak | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Second Safari with Maasai Magic Safaris
This was my second trip with Maasai Magic Safaris and everyday was like it was preplanned for us by Disney. Being a photographer I was real happy with their newly purchased Landcruisers that are configured with photographers in mind. Setting for four, the vehicle allowed us to move around without getting in each others way. Many times on safari you seem 6-7 people jammed into a vehicle and I couldn't imagine traveling this way. Gabriel was our guide again and he is so full of information on animals and knows their behavior, almost predicting what they will do next. His customer service and attention to detail is top notch and he understands the needs of customers.
The tour itinerary was perfect in every way as well as the accommodations, especially the Kitela African Spa Lodge, which was a favorite.
Thank you Maasai Magic Safaris for another wonderful lifetime experience.
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Email Terry Divyak | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First Class Company and a Lifetime Experience
From my initial communication to plan the trip to months after I arrived home, Maasai Magic Safaris proved to be a top rated company. Our guide Gabriel was so knowledgeable and did everything to make sure we had a wonderful time. Sometimes in Africa you get many once in a lifetime opportunities and I had at least five of those on my trip. As a photographer sometimes patience is needed to get the photo and each time Gabriel was accommodating to ensure that I had enough time to do so. Other times I just put the camera down to take it all in. I could go over a list of the things we did, but that would take up much more room than needed on this review. Throughout the trip I always felt safe, though my own mind would play with me on what ifs, but Gabriel helped me understand animal behavior and was a fountain of knowledge throughout the whole trip. We stayed at many great places including beautiful lodges and tented camps. The tented camps were fantastic, another reviewer shared her thoughts and didn't seem to like them. I'm sorry, but when you are in Africa, a tented camp is awesome. You have all the conveniences that you need, but also the ability to enjoy a campfire under the African stars with perhaps some thunder rumbling in the distance.
I will be joining Maasai Magic Safaris at the end of 2015 again and can't wait to share this trip with other travelers.
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AMAZING SAFARI EXPERIENCE!
What an incredible experience! If you want really quality safari vehicles and guides, this is the company to book with! Cannot fault them in any way.
We started off from Arusha - Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro - Serengeti - Arusha. It was a group of 12. Our guides ensured we always got to the best places, with absolutely superb position to see animals including the migratory wildebeests and zebras - we had loads of 'clicking' time all along. We saw the Big 5 plus plus plus! Guides knowledge of the animals, their behaviors, and everything about them is a credit to them - I think they were also excited as much when experiencing this magnificent part of the planet! The places we stayed were extremely fabulous, with very high standards and the staff very friendly. Thank you all for letting us experience a trip of a life time in Africa with you- we will definitely be back!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The more I reflect on this trip, the more I appreciate how great it was, a once in a lifetime trip.
Knowledgeable and skillful Gabi and Guido took the extra step to ensure we were witness to over 40 species of mammals and 180 birds at play, at feeding, mating, at rest and at surviving. Phillipo added his touch of humanness, humor and warmth to the Masaai Magic staff. Food, lodging, transportation were also excellent. So much fun being a part of the "5M" tour. Have been raving about this trip to friends and family.
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Email Lori | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Magical Safari Indeed
A "bucket list" item fulfilled beyond expectations. Fantastic experience thanks to our local maasai-magic guides, Gabriel and Alan (sp?). They were amazing, very knowledgeable about all of the different birds and wildlife, and where to view them. They even knew how to take the best photos based on the angle and lighting! The lodges were beautiful and I never knew tents could be so luxurious. Food was delicious and generous. I can't imagine going with any other safari tour.