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 Frederic & Joan March | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was just about the best touring experience in our world-wide travel.
Our ten-day tour with Richard KilonzoPapa’s World Tours and Safaris – Tanzania was by far the most rewarding experience in our extensive tours around the world that we had previously travelled.
My wife and I and adult son enjoyed magnificent tours of the top national parks of Tanzania with a dedicated professional tour-guide driver who knew precisely where to go to encounter just about every animal that populated this vast region - especially the Serengeti and Ngoro-goro National Parks. At the lodge in Serengeti we enjoyed a night concert of Hyena songs that sounded like un-earthly groans that somehow lulled us to sleep.
As we travelled from one park lodge to another our driver once took a wrong turn that to our delight shortly led to a Masai village where the people spontaneously and warmly welcomed us.
Our driver was excellent in every way so that we always felt safe and secure. My wife’s photography produced many excellent memories, some of which we framed and hung to cover a wall. The various lodges were all delightful places in or very close the parks. The hospitality and cuisine was always superior.
Richard Kilonzo is committed to providing an ethical and high quality customer service to adventurers like us. On a scale of 1-5 stars, we score our experience at 6 stars.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Climbing Kili
Richard Kilonzo and his crew were awesome! I arrived separately from two of my other friends for the climb and they had no problem accommodating us all -- and giving me some extra attention while I waited. I was planning on being on the continent for a long time, so I didn't bring the cold hiking gear that was required -- I rented their quality equipment and clothing for a good price.
On the climb, our team was amazing! We had a good range of hikers with us -- from the speedster to the moderate hikers and each of us were accommodated accordingly and allowed to hike at our own paces if we wanted. The meals were always great and the care provided to us all was outstanding -- we stayed warm, comfortable, and happy.
During the climb, I got sun poisoning (make sure to cover the back of your neck, people!), and our team was incredibly gracious, patient, and caring. I couldn't eat for a day and they made me broth to drink throughout the day. I couldn't have had better care if I was home in my own house!
My two friends continued on with World Tours to do a safari and they thoroughly enjoyed their time -- having a relaxing time and meeting new people from all over the world.
I recommend this group to everyone I know that is heading to safari in East Africa -- including the guests for my upcoming wedding! This is an outstanding group and that will treat you well and make it worth the big budgets that safaris always are!
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Got to the top, with lots of help and support
Only great memories. Good quality camping gear, I was under prepared but they helped me at each step. The food was good, and enough for everyone. I would reccommend them.
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Email Todd Coons | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Among a bunch of options, World Tours & Safaris Tanzania is the best
I was first introduced to Richard Kilonzo, owner of World Tours & Safaris Tanzania, in 2002 by a friend who lives in East Africa. At the time, my friend told me that there are dozens of options for safaris companies, but that Richard and his team are the best. My friend was absolutely correct as the combination of knowledge, friendliness, and customer service of Richard and his dedicated team of tourism professionals made our experience a one in a lifetime adventure. Since 2002, I have referred many friends to World Tours & Safaris Tanzania and time and time again they have all had an excellent experience. Tired of letting others enjoy in all the fun, my wife and I returned again in 2010 for a Mt. Kilimanjaro climb and safaris tour. We experienced the famous top level customer service and excellent treatment that I had in 2002 and many others had over the years. Richard's infectious smile and warm personality, combined with his attention to personal details makes the tour a unique experience that you will not forget. Like my friend put it over 12 years ago, there are many options of tour companies, but Richard and his team truly are the best.
If you have any questions, or would like to speak to me about my experience with World Tours & Safaris Tanzania, please feel free to reach out to me directly. Thank you.
CA
Email Howard O | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro via Lemosho and safari to Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater
Overall Richard and his staff were reliable, punctual, honest and fun. In business dealings he was very congenial and totally fair and transparent. Their drivers were safe - very important in Tanzania! The guides were knowledgeable, spoke English well and the food was great. The value for money was terrific.
We had some issues with tent zippers that were worn. He promised they were getting new equipment. I would also advise that you pay for them to bring along a Gamow bag (portable compression sac for altitude illness). Could spare you a dodgy descent in the dark and so worth the money (I'm an emergency physician and have witnessed/cared for people with altitude illness, I would not climb without a bag).
Email Alexander Ignatov | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great guys, good care. If I going Kili again I would go with them
climbed Kili with mr. Kilonzo's guys in 2010. only positive memories. great support, always smiling, carrying tons of (not even necessary?) stuff to make my travel more comfy.
good guys. recommend them.
Alex, Australia
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Email Valentina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience with World Tours and Safari Tanzania
My parents and I booked a safari from World Tours and Safari Tanzania last August. Our three day safari was amazing and well-organised.
We went to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, where we could see every kind of animals.
The lodges were very clean and comfortable and the food is delicious.
The staff, starting from the director Richard, is wonderful, very welcoming, attentive to the tourists' needs and very knowledgeable.
I recommend World Tours and Safari Tanzania to everyone's going to visit Tanzania.
FI
Email Juuso H | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kilmanjaro via Lemosho Route and safari with World Tours and Safaris Tanzania
We booked our climbing trip and safari from World Tours and Safaris Tanzania last August. All details were smoothly agreed by emails. And almost everything went according to plans.
Kilmanjaro was spectacular. We had booked a seven day trek but it should have been eight days. We both are in our late 60's and they knew it. Perhaps they could have warned us about the tightness of our timetable.
The five day joining safari was marvellous. Lake Manyara was quite empty as expected but Serengeti was full of animals. Finest moment was when we found a sausage tree were three leopards were eating their prey (antelope). Ngorongoro was, as expected, lively. We saw rhino, buffaloes, eland, mating lion, and much much more.
The arrangements were almost perfect and the abundance of animals compensated for few inconveniences in the safari. We had two tire punctures due to worn out tires and secondly the Jeep was overbooked.
Altogether everything went smoothly, we were picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport when our plane arrived late during night and correspondingly dropped there when we left Tanzania.
CA
Email Julie Obamah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very nice and organized company. The staffs are really welcoming. respectful and honest.
Its one of the largest. Great and experienced bilingual operating staffs locate
d in arusha one of the most known side sakina.The management is very reliable and well organized company assisted by not only the staffs but the managing director too Mr Richard Reward Kilonzo I highly support and recommend thus tour company to everyone going to Tanzania.Best rates no hidden fees.And the most important good customer care .Transportation was fun too being picked direct from the airport to the hotel then our tour started and ended so wonderful.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience and great operator - why you should go with a small operator
We booked a trip for the two of us a while ago and it was amazing. A friend of us who lives in Mwtara in an NGO recommended us and he was absolutely right !
The guide was very knowledgeable and was telling us stories all the time, making it even long trips very enjoyable. He recommended where to go, when to go, where to look... Both the jeep and the Camping accomodation was very comfortable and authentic. We are so glad we went with them and not with a much bigger operator !