Email Ashish Chakravorty | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
once in a lifetime experience
One of the most memorable tour of our life., we as a family enjoyed to the fullest everything about tanzania., the jungle , the wild animals, the stay in tents in open jungle in serengeti and lions and hyenas roaming around tents the entire night., and ofcourse the zanzibar beaches and wild life encounter at cheetah rock., not to forget swimming with sea turtles and horse in zanzibar., for the first time we came across a site, where we got names of 3 different travel agency with different quotes to compare., nice concept and everyone planning himself should make use this idea. overall, a beautiful trip with humble peoples and wild animals. thanx
Email Cidji vanessa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It has been an amazing experience!
It was all a dream! I am really happy that I could bring my kids to live such an experience!
Email Ernst | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Except for the government run accommodations, a successful and recommendable trip
The booking with Mansoor Mohamed was smooth and absolutely professional. Thank you very much!!!
We were assigned a driver with the name "Zakaria"
He was an absolute stroke of luck. He is integer, educated and a good helpful driver.
Mikumi NP: There was no soap, towel or toilet paper in the bungalow. The mosquito net only covered half of the bed. Therefore it was absolutely unusable. The outside doors had a 2 cm. gap at the bottom. As soon as light was turned on, a number of insects and bugs came into the room, attracted by the light.
Ruha National Park: In the bungalow there was toilet paper, but no linen in the bed, no soap and the window was only up to the half with an insect screen.
For the price I paid, I did not expect anything great, but such minimalism surprised me. Because that is not a question of cost, but of basic service.
The food in both cases was, to put it kindly, functional.
As an intermediary, I strongly recommend contacting both Park Headquarters to remedy the situation.
I am convinced that these shortcomings are only disinterest and laziness.
Please advise clients before booking that this are government run accommodations. These are often worse- worldwide.
Mloka Safari Lodge: You immediately notice the difference between accommodations provided by the government and privately run.
Here everything was just right. Nice clean bungalow, with towel, soap and toilet paper. The room was hosed down before going to sleep. Good service, good food. Highly recommended. The boat tour could have been spared, especially since we started half an hour later, as a guide had to be found first.
Summary:
Booking: Very good
Driver: Excellent
Accommodation in the NP: Unsatisfactory
Safari: Very Good
Overall rating: Good
Email Gregory S Cooley | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Like being in another world, the people, culture, wildlife, and unique plant life and trees.
We did a five day four night safari ( took about 3,000 photos )then the next day we climbed MT. Kilaminjaro to the first base camp. We chose camping in a tent and it was incredible in the Saringeti besides the countless animals we saw during the day they also came thru our campsite both day and especially at night. Lions came right by our tent the first night i could hear them grunting and then walking around our tent. Another safari tour guide in the tent next to ours looked out his window flap and saw a large male standing in front of our tent. The next night i could hear them about 40 yards away from the campsite roaring and grunting. Not to mention all of the other animal sounds near our campsite at night Hyenas etc. It was very exciting and interesting, i guess we should have been scared but at the time we weren't. The culture of the many villages and tribes was incredibly interesting. All of the different African trees including fruit trees like avacado, bananna and sugar cane, coffee plantations and countless unique plant life we saw was incredible. The weather was about perfect one day was a little hot in the Sarengeti and a light rain at night a couple of times. All in all this was a trip of a lifetime!
Email Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tanzania is beautiful!
My wife and I were celebrating our 10th-year wedding anniversary, and we wanted somewhere in Africa that would provide that true, authentic African experience. We certainly made the right choice in Tanzania! We landed in Zanzibar and flew out the next day to Serengeti. where we were met by our exceptional tour guide, Karim, from Psalms Adventures. Over our three-day stay in the wilderness, we saw all sorts of animals. Actually, now that I think of it, we saw so many! Serengeti is definitely rich in fauna! We drove around the national park with our kids, and they were just so enriched by the experience. No dull moment! Our stay at Mbalageti Lodge was fantastic, and the Manager even went out of her way to create a special surprise for us to mark our celebration. The tour operator was really super professional and certainly offered a fair price for the experience that we had. We flew back to Zanzibar and headed out to the East of the Island to enjoy the awesome resorts by the Indian Ocean with our larger family. Best holiday ever! The beaches, the numerous activities, the food, the culture... It had everything. All in all, our Tanzanian experience was beautiful! The people were lovely, always willing to serve you with a smile, and so proud to let you into a bit of what is special in the country. Simply put, Tanzania is beautiful! Go enjoy it yourself!
Email Leo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5day tour sep 23
“I embarked on a 5-day safari adventure in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro regions, encountering the magnificent Big 5 along the way, with the exception of the elusive rhino. One standout moment was witnessing a leopard feasting on a gazelle—a truly special sight.
The weather was consistently hot, but a light night storm in the Serengeti added a touch of beauty to our journey. Our guides were excellent, even though accommodations were basic. The highlight was the fantastic food.
A surprise came in the form of cold weather in the Ngorongoro mountains, but it didn’t dampen our spirits. I learned so much about animal behavior, habitats, and the fascinating lifestyle of the Hadza people.
Overall, I’d highly recommend this safari experience, though I might opt for a shorter 4-day trip in the future due to the bumpy terrain.”
Email Belinda Aldridge | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, Safe and Natural
Just a few hours from a major city Dar Es Salaam is an oasis where there is an abundance of animals, beautiful lodges and kind people. I arrived in Zanzibar for a beach break but couldnt resist heading to the mainland for a safari and I'm so glad I did!
Email Danielle | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous destination for once in a lifetime trip
Had a fabulous week in Zanzibar and on safari in mainland Tanzania. Each day threw up new and unique experiences. The service we received everywhere we stayed and travelled was amazing and in all the trip entirely exceeded our expectations. It was wonderful.
Email Kanjana N | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect safari experience
Our great migration safari was really great and exceed our expectations. We were lucky to see 3 river crossings and many wildlife. Accommodations were all really comfortable. Over, amazing experience!
Email Francesca e Alessandro | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
My dream trip came true
The Safari was very very beautiful, we saw so many animals, all the big 5! My partner and I did a 5 day 4 night camping tour (Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro). I recommend doing the tour in this order, we did 2 days in the Serengeti because we went in north to see the buffalo migration: spectacular!! I also recommend camping, in contact with nature, the sky full of stars, the guys are very organised, the tents are spacious and comfortable. The driver was impeccable, a professional, safe, prudent guide and satisfied us in everything. The chef who accompanied us throughout the tour offered us very good dishes that were different every day!! If I could go back I would immediately choose Ngekewa Safaris!!! Thanks for everything!!!