We are very happy for the choice: quality of prestations, congratulations for the team and MWAJABU.
Good experience with this company, we have a good feeling after the first contact, after to meet at Zanzibar, we have past good hollidays, one part at Mikumi, one other to the north of Zanzibar. very kind country with kind people. Thank you for thre services, proposal and mention to the guide for the safari, Alphonso, to share emotions and experience during 3 days, and to Abdul the driver in Zanzibar part. I recommand HelloTanzania. Excellent ration Price/services and thank you.
We decide to come back in Tanzania next year to discover the north of the country.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My best trip to date
This has been a bucket list item for so long. The Accomidations and price were great. Well organized. We were extremely lucky to see all of the big 5 the guides were great. This is a MUST DO trip.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Kibale National Park by LB
The main attraction is the Chimp trekking, which is a very nice and interesting thing to do, but also a bit touristy and comparably expensive.
BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable
We had an amazing experience in Tanzania. The scenery was amazing lot of wild life, amazing people!!! Our safari was fantastic with Colours Africa Tours
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour was very exciting, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Good organization and guide.
“The tour was very exciting, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Good organization and guide. We had a lot of fun even when we had some problems with the car. Fast solution of problems.
We recommend it to all other persons
Thank you
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The country is as beautiful as its people.
This was our second trip to Tanzania. We volunteered at a primary school in 2019 and always knew we would return. We love the children and this time we brought books and underwear for them. We made friends there in 2019 and loved seeing them again.This time we also went on a safari with Safaribyleo and went to Ngorongoro. We saw so many animals and had so many adventures on the way; hot springs, a Maasai village, waterfalls. We will definitely go back for the third time. You can leave Africa, but it never leaves you.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was a wonderful experience of a lifetime, to get immersed in nature and the wilderness.
We had visited Serengeti National Park with family in the month of March 2015. We were quite apprehensive that heavy rains will spoil our safari in the month of March which is rainy season in Serengeti. But that never happened and we were treated with wonderful sightings of large number of zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, giraffes, wild buffaloes, elephants, warthogs, birds and of course the big cats - Lions. Leopards and rhinos were elusive though. We are not allowed to drive off road, therefore the chances of seeing all wildlife are slim, but it is heartening to note that this way the pristine Savannah is preserved. We stayed at Serengeti Serena lodge which is situated in the middle of grasslands, with aesthetically designed cottages, wonderful staff and great food. We really enjoyed our stay there. We had booked the tour through Sunset Africa safari. Our driver and guide Mr. Ben was quite knowledgeable and friendly. The vehicle was a 4x4 Land Cruiser with openable roof and was in good condition. I am interested in wildlife photography and managed to click many photos which have been loaded on Flickr. Please do have a look. It was definitely a memorable Safari and would definitely recommend for you which I am sure you will enjoy. Cheers!
CH
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Memorable holiday
I must say that our safari was truly phenomenal! Each park we visited exceeded our expectations, we were very lucky to see all the animals we expected despite the fact that it was a rainy season. The lodges were excellent with friendly staff, thanks Beacon Safaris for putting together such a great package.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
All we expected and more.
We decided to take the trip of a lifetime. We wanted to go on an African Safari to see birds, animals and the land. Where to go and who to trust. We turned to web sites like this one to see who provided the best services and delivered a great product. We narrowed it down to 5 service providers. We sent out requests to these 5 for safari recommendations and costs. Options and costs were all over the board. The deciding factor for us was the response from the provider. All gave us a price, some faster than others, and options. We asked questions. That was the deciding factor. Hugo at Unlimited Expeditions - The Soul of Tanzania always responded promptly with clear answers and solutions that gave us the feeling that his company had their act together. The others, not so much. We booked with him and then promptly started making adjustments. Hugo continued to be responsive and helped us make additions to our itinerary.
We arrived late on a Sunday evening in Arusha (Kilimanjaro Intl Airport) and stayed at the Mount Meru Hotel. A nice place, too bad we were only in it for a short time. Bright and early the next morning we met Habibu, our guide for the Safari. He turned out to be a polite and attentive young man. He always has a big smile and has a great sense of humor. We kidded with him a lot and he gave as good as he took. He also was very knowledgeable about the safari, its sights and its wildlife. He answered many questions and shared with us his land, his people and his love for what he does. He is also intuitive as he quickly learned that we were looking for more than the big 5. I would shout “Stop Stop, Backup Backup ''. Him “What, Where”. Me “What’s that on the left?”. Him “Oh that’s a guineafowl, they are common here…”. From then on he pointed out many colorful and interesting birds. Habibu also uses the Guide Net very well. Every time we met another guide he would interact with them to gain knowledge as to where specific animals were last seen. He also used the 2 way radio. More than once he was on the radio with another guide and then made an abrupt direction change which resulted in us finding a hidden lion or leopard. He also taught us a lot about the areas we travelled through. He talked freely of his people. He showed us the open markets and how they worked. He showed us Masai villages and explained why they were allowed in the parks.
Monday we travelled from Arusha to Tarangire. A short drive through the city and then on to the park. A Game drive in the park and a picnic. Lots of wildlife here and a great kick off to our trip. We overnighted at Maramboi Tented Lodge on the shore of Lake Manyara. We actually saw wildlife on our way into the Lodge because it is on parkland. Our Tented Lodge had a great view of some grassland, the lake and the mountains across the lake. Food was good and the people were great. We awoke on Tuesday morning to a wildebeest standing in front of our deck saying Good Morning.
Tuesday we travelled to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive and picnic. Also lots of wildlife here with a bit of lake wildlife as well. Shorebirds and hippos in the distance. We overnighted at Kilimamoja Lodge. This lodge is located on the roughest road we encountered during our entire safari. Something about a dispute with the local government. But well worth the drive, (and we are in a 4 wheel drive Land Cruiser) as the view from the Lodge is spectacular. Great food, great people and a great view of the valley to the east. Great sunrise photos.
Wednesday we travelled towards and past the Ngorongoro region. Because of cloud cover, all the way to the ground, we could not see into the crater. We would have to wait until the return trip. We pushed further west into the Serengeti. We spent the afternoon and into the evening on a spectacular game drive that started slow and finished with a bang. We saw many many animals and birds. We spent 2 nights at the Lahia Tented Lodge. It is a bit off to the west of the main safari area for this time of year as the migration is happening near the Seronera area. The facilities and the people are super. We especially enjoyed chatting with the Masai guys we met there. Our lodge faced south with a super view of the valley below and the various animals out there.
Thursday we spent the day wandering the Serengeti with many, many animal sightings. There were no picnic sites so we picnicked in the vehicle watching the sights.
Friday we headed out early in the morning, back towards the east, and encountered the migration. It was incredible. Wildebeests in every direction all headed north west. We probably drove 10 kms, at a walking pace, as the animals flowed around us. There were some Zebras but mostly Wildebeests. They were walking, running, bleating, sparring, Wow. Oh Yes all under the watchful eye of the multitude of vultures. We continued east back to the Ngorongoro Crater. The visibility had cleared up greatly from Wednesday. We did a game drive into the crater and along the lake. We found a Rhino resting in the grass so had our picnic in the vehicle while we waited for it to stand up. Got some great pictures when it did. We continued east and overnighted at the Kitela Lodge. Again a nice place with nice people. It is located in a bit of forest and is a farm and coffee bean plantation.
Saturday we slept in, worked our way east through the markets and towns and caught a flight from Arusha to Zanzibar. Habibu’s help was appreciated at the airport. When we arrived there he could have dropped us off and departed but he walked us in. When we tried to check in, the clerks couldn’t find us in their system. Habibu's assistance got us on the flight. We stayed at the Serena Hotel on the waterfront in Stonetown. A nice hotel with a restaurant overlooking the water.
Sunday morning we were met by Mohammed and he gave us a walking tour through Stonetown. He was very informative and answered all our questions. We enjoyed the guided tour as we would probably have missed things without the guide. At noon we transferred to Gold Zanzibar for a 4 day beach stay. The resort is right on the beach facing the straight between the island and the mainland and is north of Stonetown.
Monday morning we hopped on a tourist boat to the other side of the island and did some snorkeling on a reef and then swam with some dolphins. There are lots of fish to see at the reef. Here is where I add my only really negative comment. The boats, and there are a lot of them, toss their anchors down into the coral to secure their boat. These anchors are tearing up the coral and damaging the reef. You can see the damage. There has to be a better way of doing this.
The rest of the week we sunbathed and walked the beaches. Awesome. Shout-out to Samwell. Favorite waiter.
We departed Saturday evening out of Zanzibar Airport.
I want to stress this...Everywhere we went, the people of Tanzania were friendly, polite, helpful and happy. It was refreshing!!!
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a fantastic trip that was comfortable, safe and friendly.
I went to Mikumi National Park and Nyerere National Park, and among the Big 5, I was able to spot the rest very easily, except for the rhinoceros! Although I haven't been to game drives in other countries, the boat tour, game drives, friendly people and veteran guides were all good. It's a far country from here, but I'm willing to visit again with my family next time!
