20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a great expirience!!
Very very great Animals! Ans a very great Team. Thank you Suricata Safaris for the Beat Time in Tansania!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was 4 great days
Starting with the organization, transfer and food, everything was great.
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CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They promised we would make it up the mountain, and we did.
Our group of nine successfully climbed Meru as a warm up, then completed the summit of Kilimanjaro. The trip leaders were experienced and helpful. The porters came to our huts and tents every morning with hot coffee to start the day. Our pace was set for success. Along the way we were passed by several groups who later stopped and suffered because they tried to rush the big climb. Our guides were knowledgeable and happy to share what they knew about the flora and fauna we were passing through. The food was decent and there was more than enough. It's a cold climb so bring a warm sleeping bag, puffy jacket, hat and mitts. You may want to bring a compact air mattress for the tenting on Kilimanjaro trip.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari with Msangai adventure
It was a dream to participate to a safari. Msangai adventure and the staff make it possible. Zee, Eric and Emmanuel were so kind and available at all time.
Hotel: we stayed at Eileen’s Tree inn which is a great value for the price, excellent service, good food and good accommodation (spacious room, big bathroom), beautiful surrounding.
Car: little outdated but in good condition, well-kept, plus for charging points, give you authentic safari/offroad experience
Driver Emanuel: went above and beyond during our 3 day safari. Firstly very good driver, we felt save with Emanuel behind the wheel. Communicative, knowledgeable (shared a lot of interesting information, answered all our questions) always happy to help (during safari and after - helped us at the airport and made sure we safely check in). We can truly recommend Emanuel as your safari guide!
We highly recommend to experience the Safari with MSANGAI ADVENTURE.
Many thanks
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our 6 member family trip to serengeti and ngorongoro was amazing. The driver had patience, knowledge
It is best to do your safari with experienced firms. I would 100% would like to recommend Dubu adventures for their drivers experience in the safari field. The game seeing was made possible multiple times.
Thank you for the wonderful experience.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Such a unique experience. The better-prepared you are on your knowledge, the better it is.
Our guide Saleh was excellent. He put in so much work in finding animals, handling dietary restrictions, and planning for the next days. His knowledge of the ecology of the entire surrounding region is very in depth, and he's a expert at spotting and identifying things from a distance. We saw a lot of rare sightings - a rhino in the Serengeti (there weren't supposed to be any, this one was just released there), 4-5 leopards, lions mating. The Mara River crossing was definitely worth it and he was extremely patient. Rose set up the the trip for us and was very accommodating. She even set up an Arusha tour for the first day, and Brighton was the guide for that.
Speaking of Arusha, the Cultural Center is very nice and worth a visit, but there's no need to buy all your souvenirs there. There are much cheaper places elsewhere. Just ask your guide - you'll be driving through towns in between safari parks. Also, the Tanzanite Experience in Arusha is definitely the best combo of trustworthiness and expertise, and price, for buying Tanzanite of the quality that you want.
Just FYI, tipping is expected, but don't tip too much at the beginning in the airport. There's a reason why bag helpers are only at the arrivals and not at the departures. Your money can get drained quickly. Maybe tip them a dollar or two if they help, but you probably don't need help anyway. Also, only tip lodges and hotels at the end of your stay there. Don't tip all the staff. 20 dollars per day is enough for a family. It will be split among the staff. As for the guide, it's customary to tip $15 per person per day, although I hear most guests don't tip that much. The typical number of guests they get is 2, so larger groups may not have to tip as much per person. However, more people = more work since the guide has to handle your food as well. So maybe $14 minimum for a group of 3 and $13 minimum for a group of 4. Don't bring more people than that - the car can get crowded. 5 if you have zero luggage.
Speaking of luggage, DON'T OVERPACK. Wear each pair of clothes for 2 or 3 days before washing. You REALLY do not need to wash everyday here.
Bug repellent is very important. Get the high quality creams from REI. There aren't many mosquitos, but Tsetse flies can swarm you sometimes, no matter how fast you're driving.
Also, remember to bring lots of cash and remember to have new bills, like after 2016.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible and life changing experience with Dancing Zebra!
I traveled to Tanzania with Dancing Zebra Safari this past February and it was the experience of a lifetime. This was my first journey to Africa and it was unforgettable. My first camp was at Ngorongoro Crater and the time spent there was magical. The next several days where spent in Serengeti National Park. The accommodations at Lemala Endutu and Nanyukie were first rate. The food was exceptional and the wildlife viewing was everything I hoped it would be. As a wildlife photographer…I had hopes of seeing and photographing a wide range of species. The big five (Lion, Leopard, Cape Buffalo, Rhino and Elephant) was on my short list but I was interested in seeing more and did my guide Ian Kiwelu ever deliver. I was thrilled with the number of species we found and photographed. I can’t stress enough how phenomenal Dancing Zebra was in their attention to detail. Everything about my Safari was impeccably managed from the time I touched down at Kilimanjaro Airport to the time I left for home two weeks later. Jessica Matthews was such a pleasure to work with and I’m thrilled to say that I have booked a return trip with Dancing Zebra in 2023! If a once…or twice in a lifetime Safari is on your bucket list….contact DZS!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 days 3 nights
We chose the 4 day safari with Suricata and couldn't be happier with it. The whole organization from start to finish went smoothly. Everyone was on time, friendly and we had no problems whatsoever. The campsites chosen were decent (we heard from other safari guests that they had worse campsites). The safari was incredible and our guide told us a lot of interesting things about each animal and gave us enough time. We had a chef who catered to my allergies and cooked really delicious. We felt safe and comfortable at all times. We can wholeheartedly recommend Suricata!
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DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great recommendation
We chose the 4 day safari with Suricata and couldn't be happier with it. The whole organization from start to finish went smoothly. Everyone was on time, friendly and we had no problems whatsoever. The campsites chosen were decent (we heard from other safari guests that they had worse campsites). The safari was incredible and our guide told us a lot of interesting things about each animal and gave us enough time. We had a chef who catered to my allergies and cooked really delicious. We felt safe and comfortable at all times. We can wholeheartedly recommend Suricata!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Mikumi National Park by suj
it is a good size park which is evenley balanced to see the various animals in there naturally habitat without binoculars