Afroriginal Tours and Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2009)
- Member Of:
- ATTA & TALA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $290 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service, quick response, custom made package, doing more than what we expect
After contacting various tour operators we choose Afroriginal Tours to make true our once in a lifetime experience and here is why:
Excellent service - doing more than and above what we expected, no task too small or too big
They did not only have certain packages to choose from, but gave us a custom made safari
Quick response to all our questions and requests
Gave us the cheapest rates of all but with still exceptional service
Excellent guide and cook that accompanied us, probably the best in the whole of Tanzania
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great!
We had a wonderful experience. Everything was perfectly organized for a tailor-made tour exactly as we wanted, with quick e-mail contact and excellent suggestions. Our driver (Stewart) was laid-back and friendly, and very knowledgeable about the nature and animals. Most of all he had a remarkeable spotting ability, finding us everything we could wish for (he even managed to get very up close and personal with a huge male lion!). Abdullah was also an excellent, excellent cook and alltogether we felt the entire team took great care of us and was motivated to get us the very best experience.
Highly recommended!
FI
Excellent!
We get great service from Afroriginal Tours and Safaris. We get quick respons to our questions by e-mail and good tips what to do. Everything Washington edelläni from the begining, during and after our journey.
We spend seven days trekking to Kiliminjaro, Lemonsho rout, whit John and his team. We get a lot of information about the nature and animals. The hole group was polite, freandly ready to help. We get geat meals, show good, during the journey! We knew that AMS can be dangerous and so it was. I had to turn back from 4800 m to camp. Pentti could continue to top and se the sunrise! We were lacky that We had a guide and an assistant quide with us. Last day the hole group snag and dance to us! Great!
After Kili we went for Safari for for days with Fay. We drove to Serengeti natiolapark, Norongoro and Norongoro crater. We saw big five, crocodiles, mangnust populations, hyenas etc. We got a lot information about ecosystem and wildlive. Fay was great to spot animilas. Without his help We could not see as much as we see. We spend our nights in lodges. First two nights was in KatiKati lodge in the middle of Serengeti. During the nights we could listen to animilas walking near the tent... We could also see great sunsets and sunrises. We could rest and enjoy evereting!
We get great value to our money. We will remember this journey the rest of our life.
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Quite simply the best holiday we have ever had
We chose Afroriginal Tours from a number of operators having read and compared numerous reviews of the different companies and because of their swift and professional response to our initial enquiries.
We had been planning this holiday for many months and received great advice from Desiree on planning the safari and also the the holiday in Zanzibar at the end.
She was excellent in terms of answering our queries very quickly and also organised absolutely everything for us. She made everything so easy and it was a pleasure to meet her at the beginning of the trip.
Our guide Stewart was excellent and his knowledge of animals and birds as well as his spotting ability made this an unforgettable experience. We truly enjoyed his company.
We spent a full week on safari and stayed in various places all part of the Tanganyika Wilderness Camps. Every single place we stayed in was perfect from the Maramboi Camp,Tloma Lodge,Kati Kati Camp and finally Kitala Lodge. I would recommend these places to anyone.
Every day was different and we will all remember this holiday for a long time to come. Thank you very much Afroriginal Tours.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kilimanjaro tour-Lemosho route
We had an excellent trip going up on mount Kilimanjaro. Beforehand good communications with Desiree, equipment checking done by our guides Jeromy and Samuel. Everything we had expected came true....sunny weather, rain, cold, ice. The tents were fine, food bij cook Alpha was surprisingly good and all the time we had the idea that our guides had everything under control. The summit attempt was great and in the end a wonderful spectacle: watching the sun rising on mount Kilimanjaro. Many thanks to Desiree and Fay. We can surely recommend Afroriginal Tours to everyone.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Experience
We had a wonderful experience with Afroriginal. Even though we arranged the safari at nearly the last minute, Desiree was extremely responsive and helpful in setting up the itinerary and arranging our guide and transportation. She met us at the airport in Arusha and introduced us to our guide, Stewart. Stewart was fantastic, extremely knowledgeable about all the ecosystems and animals that we encountered. Would definitely recommend Afroriginal to anyone looking for a good safari operator in the future.
NL
Email Jaap Reinking | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good advice up-front. All well prepared and good choice of safaris and lodges in line with budget.
We contacted Afroriginal in February of 2015 and Desiree offered us a good package which was very clear to us. It described the safaris well and what we could expect from the lodges which were well picked. During our visit we got a very open and known driver during the safaris. Desiree stayed in contact regularly and helped us if and when necessary. They were also flexible so we also could organize some of the days ourselves. We had a great time!
NL
Email Sarina en Michiel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing holiday!
The trip was put together by Desiree. We told our wishes and she put an trip together, what we liked. Easy to keep in contact with her. The trip was amazing, everything was perfectly arranged. We had the best driver, Frances! He made the trip unforgettable for us and we had a lot of fun.
NL
Email murielle | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
super family safari
As a flight attendant with KLM , I came upon Desirees name, at the "Slipsite", and she had very good reviews written by my colleagues. That is why I decided to contact her; First questions with Desiree were always answered quickly, and to the point, so in no time, we could make our own tailor-made safari. Desiree thought of the smallest details, and we were picked up at every airport by pleasant drivers in good cars. During our safari, our guide Fay was a pleasant and very capable driver/guide, who showed us more than we could have wished for, and always had interesting info available about specific animals and their behaviour. We slept in beautiful tented camps, such as Katikati and Maramboi, at a very pleasant and welcoming B&B near Shira Plateau, Simba lodge, and a stunning Mbalageti lodge with the most beautiful views ever. Fay drove us safely through the savanna and other overwhelmingly beautiful nature parks. as a family of 4 (2 teenagers of 15 & 16 years old) we had a fantastic safari-holiday; a real once-in a lifetime journey. Because the safari was quite tiring (early wake-up, long days in the car over mudroads, dust everywhere) we decided to spend our last 6 days in the beautiful Konokono resort on Zanzibar Island, that Desiree had picked out for us; very friendly and helpful staff, new, spacious villas, and a broad set-up, only 54 guests in such a huge resort; very relaxing and luxurious. for the last day, Desiree had arranged a day room near Arusha airport, so we took an early flight from zanzibar via Dar to Arusha, were there already at 11am, but that way, we would not have to stress if we would make our flight home. We can highly recommend Afroriginal tours, We had a fantastic holiday thanks to Desiree and Fay!
US
Email Caitlin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great last minute decision
I had a fantastic time on my private tour with Afroriginal Tours. Desiree was very timely, accommodating and helpful in arranging my last minute (2 days before) booking of the tour through Manyara and Ongorongoro.
When my flight was delayed 3 hours, pushing my arrival time past midnight, Stewart, my tour guide remained cheerful even though he had to wait all of that extra time for me to arrive. Much appreciated! He was very knowledgeable about the animals and even spotted a few before we reached Manyara.
Overall it was a great experience.