
$2,916 pp (USD)
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This Tour Is Offered By
Massawe Adventures
- Office In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Member Of:
- ATOL & PTS
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
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TZ
As native Tanzanians, we can help you discover the real Tanzania, the people, the culture, the hidden gems, the fabulous wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. We can organize tailor-made tours for individuals as well as groups. All options are open, packed with unique experiences and handpicked hotels our trips deliver unforgettable travel moments. You will be in safe hands. Our guides are highly experienced in trekking and leading safaris across Tanzania and Kenya.
Reviews21
Amazing, trip of a lifetime
Myself and my family have just returned from the holiday of a lifetime on Safari in Tanzania, booked with the amazing Idda at Massawe Adventures.
Idda’s extensive knowledge and expertise made the whole booking process easy and took into account all our wants and needs including my mums request of a luxury tent in the Serengeti with at least 1 wall. Idda also sorted all our visas and Zanzibar travel insurance. She made sure all hotels were informed of any dietary requirements and allergies, upon arrival at breakfast and dinner at the hotels, the head chef would let us know what food fit our dietary requirements and also made special meals if necessary. Idda also arranged at 2 of our accommodation a surprise birthday cake for my dad’s 50th birthday.
On arrival in Tanzania we were met by our guide Temba, who stayed with us for the whole week on safari and what an amazing week we had over 6 nights. We spent one day in the Tarangire national park where we saw, zebras, elephants, giraffes and a rare leopard and then we travelled to the Ngorongro Farm House for 2 nights. The next day we went to the Ngorongoro crater where we saw baboons, Hippos, Hyenas, Flamingos and a rare Rhino. We then traveled to the Serengeti the next day which we stayed at the Kubu kubu tented lodge for 4 nights in the Serengeti, the tented lodge had amazing views of the Serengeti plain and some like ours had outdoor showers. In the Serengeti, we were treated to several sightings of lions along with their cubs, we saw another rare leopard along with 2 cheetahs. We also got to experience the spectacle which is the great migration of wilderbeest and zebras. Another highlight was leaving the Serengeti from Seronera airstrip which is just a dirt runway, on which we took a propeller plane to Zanzibar.
Our guide Temba was amazing, his extensive experience as a guide (12 years) was invaluable and I don’t believe we would’ve seen as many rare sightings without him. He was very knowledgable and very patient with us and was able to change our itinerary day to day to suit our needs. He was very helpful at positioning the jeep so we’d be able to get the best view point and he also helped us take amazing photos through the binoculars as well. Temba was very good at playing Tetris with our suitcases in the back of the jeep, we were very impressed. I couldn’t recommend Temba as a guide more he was phenomenal.
Upon arriving in Zanzibar for the second week of our Holiday we stayed one night at the Melia Zanzibar, within 12 hours we established the hotel wasn’t for us, Idda then arranged another hotel for us within 12 hours, which was amazing. We moved to the hotel Gold Zanzibar which was miles nicer and very relaxing. We stayed at Gold Zanzibar for 6 nights, the hotel had lovely food and even moved the buffet restaurant to the beach one night and pool for another night for dinner which was impressive.
Overall we had the holiday of a lifetime and can’t couldn’t recommend Idda and Massawe adventures more, I can’t wait to go back
Beyond anything we could have imagined, just too perfect and special for words
Our first trip to Africa as a whole and Tanzania specifically; where do we even begin?! From a logistics point of view, it was faultless - whether that was transport being seamless, visas, internal flight details, timings, lodges - everything was perfect. We felt that you were only at the end of the phone if we needed anything, but you are so organised, it wasn't necessary. Moses was just brilliant, as a guide he was and endless font of knowledge, a great driver, friendly and welcoming. On safari, we saw so much more than we had hoped for, and were incredibly lucky to have had such close encounters with countless animals. The accommodation was stunning, each location (Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate x 2, Ngorongoro Farmhouse, Lake Burunge Tented Lodge) was different but so special, and absolutely immaculately clean. We loved the 3 National Parks we explored (Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire), and saw very different landscapes and animal interactions in each one. Our 5 days in Zanzibar were so peaceful, Michamvi Sunset Bay was extremely private and enabled us to totally switch off after a very difficult year for both of us, and we are so grateful for that time. We snorkelled, I went diving (Buccaneer Diving - who were also brilliant!), and explored some of the island, but mainly enjoyed the delicious food and drinks on the beach - and got very burnt! I have taken about 1700 photos during our trip, so that says a lot! Our overriding feeling throughout our trip was just of such friendly people who take such pride in their work, it was so lovely. Whether it was how fruit was plated at breakfast, how they learnt what you love to drink, or just the little details when you come to bed each night, the staff were incredible, and we felt so welcome in their country. Without going on and on, we have fallen totally in love with Tanzania, and will absolutely be returning, and this is all down to you!

Exceptional and professional!
I enjoyed the whole process of booking and doing a safari with Massawe Adventures! Their professionalism and knowledge was absolutely exceptional.
Idda (our trip organiser) went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable trip. She was very professional and couldn’t thank her enough for all the detailed information and for staying on top of things while planning. She made the whole process go very smoothly.
The places she selected for us to stay were very nice and comfortable. We were able to rest well, had good food and didn’t feel rushed despite having only 3 days to cover Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
The tour guide was friendly, very knowledgable and patient. He explained things well and took us to the best places where we could have close up of the animals. He was able to spot animals which we wouldn’t have been able to notice ourselves.
The trip was truly amazing and our family can’t stop talking about it. It will forever be one of the best trips.
Thank you Massawe Adventures!
Very efficient and professional in all aspects of the planning and communication.
I was very pleased with the whole tour from the time we started bookings to the end of the tour. Accomodation was excellent in both places we stayed. The food at the hotels and the packed lunches was good and plenty. The staff were friendly and helpful. My highlight was a surprise birthday cake organized by the tour operator! 😁
The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He went out of his way to make sure we saw as much as possible in the three days. I felt I got my money's worth on this trip!
Trip of a Lifetime
We have just returned from our 5 day trip to The Serengeti which we followed with a few days in Zanzibar.
We had a few ideas of what we wanted to do and what to expect from our Safari…But nothing prepared us for the most wonderful experience we had.
We were introduced to Massawe Adventures through our Travel Agent and right from the start, Idda was so helpful and professional…anticipating our needs even before we did.
Idda provided us with so much useful information before our trip, and even arranged our entry Visa for us.
When we arrived in Kilimanjaro we were met by our Guide Julius who took us for breakfast and a shower before we started towards Serengeti. As we had a private Safari, Julius made it clear that the trip was about us, and what we wanted, although we were more than happy to take his recommendations. He was constantly looking and very quick to point out animals, birds and interesting sights to our untrained eyes.
Each night we would discuss the plans for the next day, but were happy to adapt these depending on sightings to take us in a different direction. On our first full day Julius found an adult male lion resting under a tree right on the track in front of us less than a metre away! Similarly…he found a Lioness feeding her two cubs on a flat rock. Again, it was just us…a moment we will never forget. Julius’s passion for what he does and the animals he sees is inspiring. He taught us that taking time to wait is so important. Pole Pole! A safari should not be a box ticking exercise, but an honour to spend time with the amazing animals you do see.
My own personal wish was to see a family of elephants and I was not disappointed! Julius found us several groups, some of which just walked past our vehicle. I was impressed that as long as the drivers respect the animals, they will come close.
Our accommodation was a complete surprise. It was 5 star luxury and the care we received was outstanding. All of the staff were so friendly and fun, particularly Rebecca who decorated our lodge to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The food was amazing, no mean feat considering the challenges of being in the middle of the Serengeti. We were very sad to leave.
Thank you so much Idda and Julius for giving us such a wonderful experience. We will be back!
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8-Day Tanzania Family Adventure & Beach Holiday
$3,645 pp (USD)
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4-Day Magical Serengeti National Park and Tarangire
$2,843 pp (USD)
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Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
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8-Day Experience the Authentic Tanzania
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5-Day Discover the Real Tanzania Inc Serengeti
$2,771 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Moshi (End)
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3-Day Classic Safari Adventure Ngorongoro Crater
$1,239 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Mto wa Mbu (Town), Arusha (End)
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10-Day Africa Safari with Culture Experience in Tanzania
$3,645 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Moshi (Start), Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, West Kilimanjaro (Area), Mt Kilimanjaro Summit, Moshi (End)