Tanzania Private & Small Group Adventures.
World Tours & Safaris Tanzania
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2000)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $490 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Janie Rorick | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A good budget safari
I was glad to get hooked up with World Tours and Safaris since I was a single woman traveling alone. Richard was helpful in getting ancillary services arranged, and putting me with a nice group of fellow travelers. We had a wonderful driver and cook, both Aron and Musa did a great job of taking care of us. The safari portion of the trip was so much more than I had expected, I would have to give that section of the trip 5 stars. The physical accoutrements were rudimentary, but that was expected since this was a budget safari. Our only questionable experience was with figuring the tips. All of us wanted to tip our driver and cook well, but felt their expectations were much more than what we were was told was customary. That is not to say they didn't deserve a good, even, generous tip, but most of us had not budgeted an extra $100 for each person in our group, for each of them. Personally, I would rather pay more upfront, and not have the uncomfortable situation arise at the end of the trip, though I realize this is not the typical method of operation in Africa. All in all it was a great trip; we saw lots of animals, had a good time, and didn't get eaten by lions. LOL. Many thanks to Richard, Aron and Musa for making it happen. P.s. Tell Musa carrot sandwiches are not a favorite. HA.
Reply from World Tours & Safaris Tanzania
Posted on Dec 2, 2014Greetings from World Tours And Safaris Tanzania.
This is a very emotive issue and has been the subject of much discussion on here. My view is, has been and always will be that the tip to the Driver is Per Group/Car and as such driver.
The normal tipping is USD$10pp per day to the driver/guide and USD$10pp per day to the cook. This is what the guides and cook general expect based on a full car of 4 - 5 people. If you really like your Driver Guide and he goes out of his way to be nice and show you a great trip. I would suggest $15 per day for the group, by the way we have no right to force any customer paying tips to my staff when doing Safari or Mountain climbing. If you feel inclined and have the cash you can give them as much as you can. It is your wish and your money. Remember you have already paid for the trip.
A great programme and superb service at affordable rates
The administrative arrangements for our tour, from the 16th to the 19th of October were excellent. The agent who sold us the package was very helpful, and Mr Richard thoughtfully saw us the hotel in Arusha when we arrived on the 15th night. The driver Frank and his assistant were skilled and thoughtful, and the arrangements for food and accommodation most satisfactory. The programme was tight but we were very lucky to see all sorts of wild life, lions and elephants at very close quarters, including the fomer hunting and with two delightful cubs who put on a gala performance: cheetah and leopard and flamingo at reasonable distances, hippos wallowing and hyenas with prey, and lots of birds and deer and zebras and giraffes, the last once in a group of 80 which I gather is most unusual.
Excellent Safari Operators for your Tanzania Experience
We had a trip of a lifetime in Tanzania thanks to World Tours & Safaris. With Richard's expertise and guidance, our custom itinerary was perfectly suited to our interests and we spotted our two black rhinos in the crater. World Tours made our life long dream to see the black rhino come true, and delivered all of the magnificent seven.
World Tours performed beyond our expectations. Frank was a friendly and patient guide. He was an excellent driver and we felt very safe with him. He made every effort to keep us away from the other tour vehicles, so that we could film the animals. Our chef Zahoro's meals were healthy and delicious.
Frank and Zahoro were very efficient with packing the car and setting up and packing away our tents. We did not feel rushed. Yet they managed time very well and we were able to make the most out of our game drives. We enjoyed their company very much.
World Tours' safaris are animal-orientated with maximum game drives and are great value for money.
Accommodations we stayed at were very good. Clean, quiet, safe and excellent customer service.
We highly recommend anyone interested in going on a safari in East Africa to book a trip with Richard, Frank and Zahoro from World Tours for a truly magical and wild experience.
RU
Email Andrey, Moscow | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable trip to Tanzania
I want to note high professionalism of staff of this company. The trip was organized very well. I want to express gratitude to all people who helped me with this trip
TR
Email mehtap | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
two day safari
My name is mehtap karabay
I am from turkey
I have just finished a safari tour with mr kilonzos safari company...
It was gourgeous ....
First day we went to lake manyara national park we saw many elephant zebras,graffes,wildbeasts,buffalos,wild pigs,lions; alot of kind birds including flamingos and also baboons ,kinds of monkeys...it was amazing and good
The second day to ngorongoro crater conservation area it was perfect we saw many wild animals there too
It was an endless crater plain full of wild animals and there living massai local people only
So i am very pleased to have a tour with mr kilonzos company they are safe trustfull.., the driver is good and tries to find wild animals for you to see...we saw many zebra giraffe elephant lion in front of our safari jeep in a few meters away from us..
CA
Email Annie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
I appreciated my trip with world tours and safaris . Great food, Nice staff. The only downside was the guide. He was more a driver than a guide. Overall, I liked my experience and it was possible I would have given them 4 stars and a half. The owner, mr.papa was really nice and even paid for my dinner afternthe safari. Their prices are very good.
HU
Email Eszter Farkas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A safari company that feels like family
I can tell only positive things about World Tours & Safaris, in all honesty. Ranging from their communication through to a professional way of conducting safaris and very fair pricing, to remaining in touch, Richard Kilonzo and company have left a very lasting impression with me and my family. We did a three-day tour with them to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater area and Tarangire National Park back in 2009 and we are still in touch and I have recommended Mr. Kilonzo's services to friends and will continue to do so. Before we went on a safari in Tanzania, we obviously researched a number of companies but we chose World Tours & Safaris because they were the most responsive and accommodated our preferences fully. Another very positive impression was that Mr. Kilonzo took the time to meet us in Arusha the day before the safari started and we got a chance to also meet our guide, Edgar, whom we found excellent. We felt very well taken care of and with the apt guiding of Edgar, we were lucky enough to see the big five. An added bonus of the safari was the accommodation, which was also superb. If I ever have a chance to go on a safari in Tanzania again, I will surely look up Mr. Kilonzo and recommend that you do too.
Tres bien / Very good
Very good, i enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for celebrating my birth day at Golongolo crater.
BE
Email Rose Mary | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderful stay in Arusha, un forgettable
The communication was excellent our expectations were as promised by mail and on telephone. to sum up, when we contacted the director papa Richard for information and booking, it was as if we had met each other before. Our driver and guide Mr. Murdy has that gift of marrying both (driver and guide) with respect and sense of responsibly. The lodging and meals were fair in comparison with the price, our expectations were met so to say. Thank you once again. Hope to meet you again for a long stay tour.
BR
Email Roger | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best experience in Africa!
Very good service provided, hotels booked and excelent transfers and games on serengetti. One of the. Best place in africa to visit, maybe the best!