Tanzania Private Safaris & Small Group Adventures.
World Tours & Safaris Tanzania
- Located 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 Anne & Keith | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
World Tours And Safaris Tanzania
My husband and I went on a tour with World Tours And Safaris Tanzania in August 2009. We started in Tarangire, headed to Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and ended in Arusha. We had a BLAST.
Richard, the tour operator, is wonderful, and by going with his company, we felt like we were supporting the local economy more than operators in the US who then contract with local companies. In fact, going "local" probably knocked a couple thousand dollars off the price of our trip. It was much more affordable and we didn't have an unlimited budget.
We did the step 2 type accommodations -- so we stayed in the wildlife lodges and not the Serenas. They were perfect for us -- not luxury but more than sufficient, and the views were beautiful.
I would go with Richard's tour company again -- in fact, we may be revisiting and we will book with him again. The only negative of the whole trip was that occasionally our jeep had some issues restarting, but our driver was able to get it going. It just meant a couple of pauses in some areas but still -- it didn't detract from the trip.
Oh and as far as wildlife viewing, we saw what the folks who book through more luxury type operators saw. Plenty of Abercrombie tour buses passing us by. We also saw a kill, and got so "tired" of seeing lions and cheetahs that we got to a point where we weren't stopping for them anymore. You know you are having a great trip when you've gotten to a point where you're only interested in the really rare stuff.
Anyways long story short our trip was wonderful and we'll certainly never forget it. I wholeheartedly endorse Richard's company, and if you are looking to "go local," you won't go wrong here. Good luck and happy safari planning!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A lifetime experience.Thanks to a superior services from World Tours and Safaris
World Tours And Safaris run an outstanding safari tour operation.The quality of service is superior and more personal customizes the safari to a client’s expectations, World Tours And Safaris arrange quality safaris with knowledge of the national parks and reserves, the wildlife, informed guidance of a safari expert,knowledgeable and well trained safari guide that's what you will get from World Tours And Safaris.
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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 !
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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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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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.