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Afrishare Trekking & Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2009)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB & USTOA
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $300 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Steve K. | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful Tour Operator--Disappointed in the Southern Circuit
In early August 2019 I began a safari arranged through Afrishare Trekking and Safaris headed by Mr. Ibrahim Mkwizu. I discovered his company after doing some thorough research on the internet though I have traveled to Tanzania some 6 or 7 times before (total of about three months including two successful climbs of Kilimanjaro), I decided to use a different safari organizer. The reviews of his company were outstanding. In addition to his company, I contacted two other companies to organize a safari of the Southern Circuit including Selous, Mikumi, Ruaha and Zanzibar. The Southern Circuit was the preference of the tour participants. I asked each company to provide a proposal.
Upon receipt of the proposals, Afrishare was the least expensive and their communications in arranging for the safari were prompt and clear. Before making the commitment, I asked Afrishare to provide several names of people in the United States who had used their services. They willingly did so which gave me an important comfort level. The references confirmed the most positive ratings of Afrishare and also Ibrahim. This was true throughout the 9 month period leading up to the safari. What I thought was to be a safari of 6 or 7 people turned out to be a group of 19 people as members of the community learned that I was returning to Tanzania.
We corresponded during the months leading up to the safari making slight adjustments to the itinerary as more people signed up and as new ideas emerged. Ibrahim's responses were always prompt almost too prompt as on some occasions he did not respond for two or three days to only learn that he was on safari or away attending conferences.
Our group needed three vehicles and the safari experience was outstanding. See my comments at the end about the Southern Circuit. The guides were professional both in their knowledge and attitude and some of the safari participants are still communicating with the guides. It appears that some have made long lasting friendships. The use of multiple vehicles was beneficial because on some days, not all the travelers wished to stay our all day. Thus it was possible for one of the vehicles to return back to the lodge following lunch.
Ibrahim's attention to detail was great while we were on safari. I was delighted to see that he greeted us in Dar es Salaam upon arrival in Tanzania though he is located several hundred miles away in Moshe Further, he served as our guide in Dar. Our total trip about 13 days was not without its issues. For example, one of our vehicles broke down in Selous (this is not the first time that this has happened to me). Most importantly the guides were resourceful, and we continued our safari drives that day. Ibrahim arranged for another vehicle by the following morning so that we could proceed with our safari. A few other minor glitches were resolved quickly as Ibrahim was available to make the necessary changes. I give him much credit for doing this. It is important to know that the safari organizer is available and needed when you are on safari.
At the conclusion of the safari, we were returning from a 3 night stay in Zanzibar by ferry and much to my surprise and delight, Ibrahim was there again to greet us again. He wanted to make certain that our transfer to the airport went smoothly.
I cannot say enough good things about Ibrahim and his company. I am in the process of arranging for another safari for 2021 and look forward to working with him again.
In closing let me make some general observations about the Southern Circuit. Having done the Northern Circuit including the Serengeti, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro, the Southern Circuit was a bit of a disappointment. We were there in the dry season which according to many of the tour guides is the best time to go. The number of animals was considerably smaller than in the north though we saw lots of elephants and giraffes. The traditional herds of herbivores so common in the north were lacking and as a result so were the predators. That said, the first time safari goers in the group were very pleased. For those of us who had previously traveled north, the south was a letdown. I would not return.
Zanizibar an utter delight. Urge everyone to go.
Those interested in reaching out to me about our trip and our experiences with Afrishare are free to contact me.
Email Molly | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised, trustworthy company with amazing friendly staff!
Such a brilliant company! Ibrahim was great dealing with all of our questions and making sure everything was organised. This put our minds to rest before our trip even started.
Hadji, our guide was amazing. He is knowledgeable about the animals and the environment and he made our trip. Without him I don’t think we would have enjoyed our safari as much as we did. He was always so happy and nothing was ever to much trouble for him. We spent 6 days on safari with him and we feel as though we have made a good friend in Hadji. With him, we were able to see more than we hoped we would see. If you have Hadji as your safari guide, you are very lucky!!
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Email Tim French | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Very Happy with Safari to Tanzania / Kenya! Ibrihim is VERY responsive
Thank you again for helping organize such a special trip. It was truly memorable and we are very satisfied with our safari experience. Overall the places we stayed, the services, and experiences I found to be very ideal. I loved the variety of camps, from luxury to tents. I really feel that this was a 5 star experience! Also, wanted to add that in the middle of the trip I had an unusual request. Ibrahim showed his utmost concern over it and very quickly accommodated the request, even though it wasn't part of the program
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Email Jan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10 days private Safari - unforgettable vacation
We have visited several national parks with afrishare in a 10 days Safari. In our best dreams we have not expected such a wonderful and memorable trip! We have seen so many different animals and managed to see all big five! Our driver Freddy was great and we highly recommend him. The cars are a bit older and we had one flat tyre but it was changed very quickly. The communication with Ibrahim (owner) before the trip, especially after we paid the deposit, was improvable.
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Email Sandra Garcia | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Afrishare Trekking & Safaris provided the trip of a lifetime.
I communicated with Ibrahim Mkwizu regarding our Afrishare Safari. I explained to Ibrahim exactly what we wanted in our trip with the number of days included. He worked out an itinerary for us that provided six days of safari in Tanzania and six days at a resort in Zanzibar. The price Ibrahim quoted was lower than quotes from other tour companies and the service was excellent. The lodges our family stayed in were luxurious (our favorite was the Kubukubu luxury tented lodge). Our guide for the safari was Freddie, who was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The experience exceeded our expectations and Afrishare Trekking & Safaris is highly recommended.
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Email Linda | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari with Afrishare!
We had a great safari with Afrishare Trekking. When you are booking or have questions you deal directly with the owner, Ibrahim, who is very responsive. Our guide, Freddy, was friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and a good driver! The lodging was excellent, and some were awe-inspiring tented luxury cabins (no you are not camping!). And the animals…wow…more and closer than we ever imagined, yet we never felt unsafe. I highly recommend Afrishare…and ask for Freddy.
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Email Steven T | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience
My wife and I just returned from an 8-day safari with Afrishare Trekking and Safaris to Tarangire, the Serengeti, the Great Migration, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Materuni Falls and coffee plantation. Wow.
While our experiences with the animals, landscape, and people were amazing, our exeprinces with Afrishare were even better.
We booked on Viator after reading the 100 reviews (almost all 5 stars) and immediately received personalized communication from the owner Ibrahim. Whenever we had a question, Ibrahim promptly responded in a very helpful manner.
The first morning of the safari our guide Freddy was there and was genuinely happy to meet us. Freddy is very knowledgeable (7 years experience), pleasant, polite, fun, and dedicated to meeting our needs to make our adventure memorable. He succeeded.
Afrishare is a smaller safari company, and we think that is what allowed for the dedicated and personalized service we received.
The vehicle was comfortable (pop-top extended Land Cruiser) in excellent condition. The roads are tough on these vehicles, but Freddy regularly checked it over and was quick to seek care if the vehicle appeared to need it (like a 10 minute clutch adjustment).
The accommodations were superb. My favorite was the Acacia Serengeti Camp. Luxe tented rooms from which you look directly into the Serengeti. Immersion with great comfort.
Go with Afrishare. Ask for Freddy. You will not be disappointed. We will next time!
6 stars.
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Email Eric T | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Vacation
We booked a 5 day Northern Circuit Camping Safari, a 4 day Zanzibar trip, and a day hike of Kilimanjaro. Afrishare did a great job organizing our trips and picked us up from the airport upon our arrival. We had a great time camping out on our safari, especially in the Serengeti. When we arrived at our camp site, there were Zebra drinking from a watering hole nearby as well as Giraffes in the distance. The food was great and the chef was very attentive to what we liked to eat. We saw pretty much every animal except for the elusive Rhino so I guess we will just have to come back again. Our Zanzibar trip was a great way to finish our vacation. We stayed at the beautiful Tembo Hotel in Stonetown and at the Kendwa Rocks beach resort. In Stonetown we took a historical tour of the city and went to Prison Island for snorkling and to check out the giant tortoise sanctuary. Overall, we were thrilled with our whole experience with Afrishare and hope to be able to come back sometime in the future.
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Email Nicholas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellence
I and my wife visit Tanzania for 7 days and visit several national parks including Serengeti national parks ngorongoro and tarangire national parks. Our guide Freddy is the best guide that I had met. He had done an fantastic jobs to lead us to see different animals. He always try his best to find the animals that I and my wife wants to see. The arrangement by Freddy was very good so that we can both enjoy the trip and relax in the hotel. I hope I can join his tour again if I visit Tanzania.
perfect solution 4 safari in Tanzania
a very expert and kind driver move a group of 11 persons arond Serengeti e Ngorongoro. Big five ...seen many times and twice rinos.
Frederic found always best solutions for everything and is the best sponsor for Hakuna Matata