Exceeded all expectations.
Perfect in every way. That’s how we would describe the last seven days with Shemeji Safaris. Our guide was knowledgeable, kind, courteous and absolutely brilliant at spotting and identifying the birds and beasts we have seen. He prayed for our safari and boy were his prayers answered! We saw the big five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. Elephants in abundance and one cheetah and rhino sighting. Two leopard watching experiences and several lion sightings. They were actually more than sightings as we were able to watch them stretch and yawn and go from place to place. Best of all was the time we saw a pride of lions comprising two males, four lionesses and six cubs. It’s hard to describe how beautiful it is to see these amazing creatures in their habitats. Our biggest thrill was seeing thousands and thousands of wildebeest and zebra herds migrating across the Serengeti. We were spellbound and quite emotional, it was so incredible. We also saw bat-eared foxes, two different types of jackal, lots of hippos, mongoose, gazelles, impala, hartebeest, waterbuck, baboons, monkeys, crocodiles and more. Giraffes became so commonplace we stopped photographing them. We were both intrigued by the birds. We saw eagles, kestrels, superb starlings, a kingfisher, stork, bustards, vultures and flamingoes. I think if anything took us most by surprise it was how all the animals coexisted and how often we saw impala and Thompson gazelles mingling with herds of wildebeest and zebra. And surrounded by storks and with other birds happily hitching a ride on any animal that would have them!
Our accommodation has been in tented lodges with bathrooms—all quite basic but spotless and the hospitality of the staff has been very touching. On arriving at our last camp they spotted our muddy sandals and insisted on cleaning them for us, returning them looking like brand new. One night we were in the mountains in Ngorongoro Crater and during dinner we were asked if we would like them to light the wood burning stove for us. It was at 2300 metres altitude and a little chilly so we were very grateful.
There is so much more I could say but this has been the trip of a lifetime.
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Email Benjamin S Stone | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
7 day Nortern Tanzania Safari
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We used Savannah Explorers for a 7 day safari and could not be any happier with our experience! Our guide Junior was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable, but most importantly he has an unreal ability to spot animals (which is the whole point of the safari!) The whole thing was amazing but I’ll highlight our first full day in the Serengeti in particular-Junior asked if we would mind a slightly longer drive to be closer to the Migration, and of course we said yes. Even though it was a longer and harder drive for him (the roads in the park are challenging) he went out of his way to make sure we had the best day possible. We ended up seeing a pride of lions, more than 10 cheetahs, including a family which is really rare, and another pride of lions in the midst of a giant herd of wildebeest. It felt like we were in a nature documentary. Over the course of the safari we also saw the full Big 5, and way more. As for the company Savannah explorers itself, they were easy to communicate with, the accommodations they put us in were all great (especially Marera View Lodge which doesn’t seem to have a page on here yet but I would HIGHLY recommend) and we felt it was a very good value. This safari was part of our 3 week honeymoon in Tanzania and it was a truly unforgettable experience!!
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Email Mat | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Fantastic 2 day safari
I decided to go for a two days safari with Jiwe Adventures after completing the Kilimanjaro hike with them. I thought that after living such a wonderful experience Jiwe adventures would provide a similar experience with the safari and I was right. Our safari guide was amazed... as was I, that the first day revealed such a great variety of animals. Jiwe adventures is a well organized company with employees who respect their customers and see to their well being. I can't emphasize enough about the great experience and adventures I lived while in the hands of these people which I hold in high regards.
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Email Anne Quintin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most extraordinary safari!
We started our research for a safari in Tanzania on safaribookings. We asked for various quotes but it was Claws to Africa and the very reactive Fatuma that we selected. She immediately answered our questions and her advice helped us develop the most exceptional safari. We chose the 7-day package (Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Eyasi) while sleeping in the tent. Seeing several parks was a good idea because, for example in Tarangire, there are very large groups of elephants that have not been seen in other parks, just elephants in pairs or three. Our safari guide, Fasili had an excellent knowledge of the flora and fauna. He took the time to show us and explain each animal to us. He gave us time to observe through binoculars and take photos. Thanks to him, we could see the Big Five! Fasili had a very good intuition. We saw a Cheetah family and a giraffe family in the heart of the Serengeti, just for us before sharing the information with other 4x4s. It was really beautiful and unforgettable! We got caught up in the game of discovering animals in the savannah which is really not easy! We were fascinated by the several thousand wildebeest, zebras and gazelles with their babies in the plain between the Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. Above all, you have to descend into the Crater. It is a wonderful experience and the only place to see rhinos. The weather was very very rainy during our stay. Driving on extremely muddy or completely flooded roads was really complicated but Fasili was a very careful driver, he knew his 4x4 perfectly and not once did we get bogged down. Despite these conditions which demanded a lot of attention, he showed us the animals in the savannah. And arriving at the camp, he pitched the tent for us !!! We loved the experience of sleeping in the tent especially when the buffaloes came to graze at the foot of the tent and the hyenas and the prowling lions! Absolutely guaranteed thrill! Our cook Sangua prepared excellent and hearty meals for us. Changing your kitchen every day requires good organization. The atmosphere was very nice on the camps. The two of us made sure that we had an unforgettable time and that always with a smile and a kind word. Thank you Vasili and Sangua! Highly recommended!
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Email Sveinung | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our second trip to Tanzania fulfilled our expectations
We were very satisfied with the wildlife we passed by, including most of the known animals living in Tanzania.
Accommodation was very good, guide excellent. We are thankful that the company drove us 170 km til Haydom after the safari
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Email Edward Leung | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wildlife-cum-birding Safari
We are a group from Hong Kong joining the above safari organised by Savannah Explorers. The service provided from the very beginning of planning to the final execution is indeed efficient and well organised. All liaison matters were carried out through email with Albert who was quick to response and fulfil our request as far as possible. All accommodations and meals provided are up to our expected standard and beyond. Throughout the 10-day safari, the head guide Abdul and his team members Modi and Hamic placed everyone's safely and welfare as their priority. They have worked long hours daily to ensure we could meet and encounter animals and birds that we're interested. We all felt indebted to their excellent services and profound wildlife knowledge.
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Email Ileana Ramos | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
WONDERFULL, THE BEST EXPERIENCE!!!
I really enjoyed everything, the food was delicious, the transportation amacing in this kind of jeep everybody can see, the wildlife is wonderfull and is incredible to see all the animals in their habitat, our guide Denis was excellent, he always say HAKUNA MATATA and it is true to enjoy everything.
I recomend it !!!! a wonderfull experience!!!
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Email Veronica Archetti | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life changing
EarthLife tours, Deo and Agrey were amazing. Our safari was nothing our wildest dreams could have ever imagined. To experience first hand the symbiotic relationship of the circle of life was beyond our wildest dreams. Our guide was so knowledgeable, kind and patient. We have memories for a life time and none of our world travels compare to our experience in Tanzania. We are looking forward to returning soon! Thank you! We hope the life that’s there remains preserved and out of human greed...
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Email Sara Sharifi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience in Mikumi!
My friend and I booked 2 day safari in Mikumi with Tanzania Mwangaza Safaris & Tours. We were very satisfied with the organizator's communication and willingness to help with whatever, our driver, out guide and how trip was organized in general. We started our trip in Dar Es Saalam where our driver picked us up at 3 AM to go to Mikumi. We went in the middle of the night so that we don't loose much time on traveling to the park, which was a great idea. Our driver was the best (i think his name was Osman), very kind, caring, talkative and helpful, we had a great time driving with him. Car was comfortable and filled with water and food for our journey.
Our safari experience was also amazing. We saw a lot of wildlife - zebras, impalas, giraffes, shackles, elephants and even lioness with her cubs. Our driver was very kind and helpful and observant toward the animals and didn't want to do anything to disturb them (like approaching lions very close) and we were very satisfied with his approach that way.
Our vehicle could be a little better, but we still managed to see a lot of this. Out accommodation was really nice and charming, our only critique goes to the food in restaurant which wasn't very good, especially for vegetarians.
But other than that, our safari was almost perfect and I would wholeheartedly recommend Tanzania Mwangaza Safaris & Tours to everyone.
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Email Petra Leskovec Dujišin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One time in life experience
We took 4 days safari (Tarangire, Ngorngoro and Serengeti) and we enjoyed so much! Also we tried sleepeng in lodges, luxury tent and budget tent and everything added so much fun experience!
It was well organizied and we felt really safe. The company took really good care of us. Thank you!
We had wonderful time with our driver Edward!
Edward has a very broad knowledge of animals and interesting stories!
Overall we are happy that we chosed Kili holidays. We saw all those magnificent creatures and we are really happy for that and thank you for making our honeymoon wonderful !
