20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Satisfied Customer
I like how Joel was easily available when I needed him... traveling with an agent who is accessible is much easier. I also liked the fact that they were organized... We were picked on time and dropped on time. Also, they did recommend a number of activities and attractions that turned out to be very interesting. Had a great experience and I would definitely use them again.
EE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exellent!
Great days in Tanzania with the Siafu Tanzania safari team.
At least once a year we are organizing a trip with group of friends abroad to experience different people, places and cultures. This year choice of destination was Tanzania where we were hoping to visit nature parks, experience the hospitality of Tanzanian people, experience urban life with the lively markets as well as rest on the beautiful beaches in Zansibar.
Estravel helped us purchase flight tickets and we received information from our friends about Siafu Tanzania safari team who had previously helped them to organize their vacation. We got in touch with the team and they helped us to achieve a dream vacation.
At Kilimanjaro Airport we were met by hospitality by Siafu Tanzania team as Ene Lepp and Emmanuel were expecting us at arrivals and helped us to helped us with practicalities such exchanging money and finding our hotel. Ene’s experience and expertise in visiting Arusha markets and discovering the city’s sights helped us everywhere, with ease we were able to achieve best purchase prices and make choose best possible options for us. We visited the Tanzanini Museum in Arusha, the Maasai market and many other sites. In order to experience local life and culture in its authentic way we used local services. Ene took as for ice cream in fabulous local ice cream café and she always entertained us with endless stories about her adventures in Tanzania. We stayed at the Tulia Hotel and Spa in Arusha, which was also booked by the team of Siafu Tanzania Ltd. The hotel was comfortable and nice without breaking the budget; with a swimming pool and a bar where we spend nice relaxing time.
Following adoption to African culture in Arusha were moved further for an exciting 3 days in Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro National Parks with an excellent guide Emmanuel, whose professional knowledge of nature, friendliness and safe driving only deserve praise. We enjoyed experiencing lives of lions, elephants, zebras, zebras, buffaloes, giraffes, gazelles, monkeys and many more animals like mummy ostriches and hippos looking for shelter in the water. Excellent lunches at the stops of national parks with coffee and wine were a unique experience. During Safari Days, accommodation with breakfasts and dinners was offered by the excellent hotel Fanaka Lodge, which was also booked by the team of Siafu Tanzania Ltd.
A meeting with residents in the Mto Wa Mbu community and Maasai village was a another fabulous experience. Accompanied by Deo Kibungara, we learned about the village liffe, visited their homes, took part in nature education in the banana farm and rice field as well as watched craftsmen work in their wooden workshop. Of course, the visits included opportunity to purchase interesting local items that will remind us of Africa. Selling style of locals was intense and when they realized that we were a bit overwhelmed they calmed us by saying ‘pole, pole’ (in Estonian, peace, peace) and eventually deals were made for everyone’s satisfaction. In the villages we met a lot of great people including children who cheerfully shouted us in the village tour. Local children were grateful and exited when we offered them some gifs such as candies and school supplies that we had brought with us
Together with Ene and Emmanuel, we visited several Tanzania schools to see children enjoying fun learning experiences together. We also visited Maasai village, met their way of life and enjoyed their welcome dance, handicrafts and genuine hospitality.
At the end of our time in Arusha was time to move on to Zansibar. Ene and Emmanuel kindly took us to the airport where we said our goodbyes: it was hard to leave as we had become good friends and we thoroughly enjoyed their company.
Our visits to the city of Arusha and to the national parks of the Kilimanjaro region left us with unforgettable memories of natural richness of the nature and the genuine friendliness of people. Of course what made this trip a fabulous once as it was meeting and sharing time with Ene, who did not get tired of introducing us to the real life of Tanzania and sharing experiences on how to manage as an Estonian in Tanzania.
We will always remind ourselves of a friendly and hospitable phrase ‘Hacuna matata’ from Tanzania (in Estonian, take it easy) as this helps to keep our otherwise not so joyful Estonian spirits alive for time to come.
Thank you Ene Lepp and Emmanuel!
Marju, Heli, Kaarin and Aavo
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good and flexible agency!! Excellent drivers!
I was very happy with the organization, we saw many animals on the safaris...:-)))
KW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING TRIP OF A LIFETIME!
I went on this safari with my sister and is one of the most memorable trips of my life. We enjoyed every part of it. Our guide was Wilson he taught us everything we could learn about the animals and the environment that we were in as well as about Tanzania as a country and culture. He was very knowledgeable and kind organizing everything and making sure we were happy and comfortable. We were also able to see 5 RHINOS! Which was nearly impossible but it was the perfect ending to the trip! I also want to thank Pendo who helped us plan the trip so close to the date. She answered all our questions and was very helpful. Overall this trip went absolutely great at every stage and we loved it. Thank you so much!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tour guide exceptional as he has a lot of information about animals,birds and nature also welcoming.
Lodge is situated on the edge of Okavango delta and its best to do road transfers by road from Maun so you experience bumpy road and other small villages.Lodge itself right in the middle of Gomoti river with all big five animals viewable except rhino which is scarcy.
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect job
The best of all. The company made us a perfect experience. The driver and the cook were perfect also. We saw so many beautiful things, that we did not hope. Had lions, cheetah, rhino, buffalo, elephants, zebra, gnu, jackal, hyena, and so on. The food was perfect, the tent was clear and big, the driver had big experience in finding animals and had the answer for all of our questions. The washroom was perfect clear at all locations (in camps and on the road also).
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great Samburu Safari
Quick and efficient communication, offered a good range of lodges and the driver/guide was very informative. The lodge we stayed at provided excellent views of the river where elephants would drink from. And during the game drive, we got to see everything we wanted including a leopard and lions. Would definitely recommend Mufasa Tours and Travels.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kindest, most engaging tour guides ever.
We recently completed our Tanzanian safari through the Ngorogoro Crater, Lake Manyara and North Serengeti for our honeymoon. We're just writing to sincerely thank everyone involved at the Plantation lodge for making our trip such an exceptional experience. They met us with some juice and were able to give us an upgrade for our honeymoon! All the staff were so attentive, friendly, helpful and every single other positive adjective possible.
In particular, we really want to acknowledge our guide - Yunus. Yunus picked us up from the airport, took us around the Crater, Lake Manyara and facilitated our cultural exploration day. He was extremely kind, friendly and was always giving us cool historical facts about every place we went through. His driving got us to see an incredible leopard in Lake Manyara, and his enthusiasm for every animal was extremely infectious.
We've recently returned to life and find ourselves missing Tanzania and the team every day.
HR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and hospitable
We went for a 5 day tour of 4 parks. It was great, I especially liked our guide Lewis, he is the best, knows a lot and is super nice! We had great cook aswell who even made a cake for birthday of one member of the group. My favourite was Serengeti, we saw 4/5 of the Big five, only Leopard decided to be shy but that is okay :)
All in all I am very satisfied and I would recommend this tour.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best
We are very lucky to cooperate with this agency and directly with the motto. It is impossible to think of a better guide, driver and organizer. For almost a month he accompanied us on our trip, promised all questions, showed us the most interesting places. We had a real friendship and I am looking forward to the next trip to Tanzania to use the services of this agency again: reliably, for nice money. Highly recommend.
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