$1,442 pp (USD)
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Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris on Kilimanjaro
Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris
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Safaris in Tanzania have something to offer to everyone. Experience the adventure of budget camping or the opulence of luxury camping / Lodge safaris.
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Fantastic Safari!
We did a 4 day safari as part of our honeymoon and couldn’t recommend Mountain Warriors highly enough.
Everything was sorted for us, including transfers, internal flights, food, drinks, and our fantastic guide, Victor.
Victor was incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the wildlife, local geography and Tanzania itself. He was very friendly, chatty and helpful. He clearly had an expert knowledge of the parks and with him we were able to have some brilliant moments with a huge variety of animals.
This was an unforgettable experience and we hope to come back at some point soon!
Deceptive marketing, systemic bait & switch, and fraudulent bank reporting: A Safari Nightmare
Do not book with Mountain Warriors in a shared safari ever. We had booked a 5 days 4 nights safari for 2 people (including Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara and Tarangire) by contacting them through SafariBookings.com. We paid $1,840 USD + undisclosed credit card fees for a 2-person budget safari explicitly guaranteeing 7 game drives (full day Tarangire (2) + half day Manyara (1) + 2 game drives Serengeti + 2 in Ngorongoro). They failed to deliver on multiple game drives for the most expensive segments of the trip: the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. They run a calculated operation designed to promise high-end premium itineraries compared to their competitors, cut the services short once you have paid in full, and you end up with a half-baked tour.
To start with, after full payment on Day 0, we were told within 4 hours that our itinerary was changed but will cover every parks as advertised. But I insisted on Mary sending me the revised itinerary, which ofcourse came after the safari had started on Day 1. Guess what: game drives previously advertised were omitted from the "new one".
Next, on Day 1 they suffered internal logistical breakdowns that left us entirely missing a scheduled 3.5-hour afternoon game drive at Serengeti (They tried to pack the vehicle with 7 people by getting people from other companies, leading to long waits to pick them up; further their sales person Mary messed up and we ended up picking the wrong person and then exchanging him for the correct person; basically long delays and waits). Thanks to all that, we missed the dusk game drive, when especially predators come out to hunt!!
Second, they explicitly advertised a dual "morning and evening crater drive" in Ngorongoro in the itinerary we paid for. We chose Mountain Warriors specifically for this reason over their competitors. Anyone familiar with Tanzanian park rules knows that NCAA permits are single-entry. Providing an evening drive requires the operator to buy a second $295 USD vehicle descent permit. They cut our morning drive short to only 4.5 hours to get 1 person out of the crater for her flight, and to avoid paying this fee twice, canceled the evening drive entirely, and probably pocketed the rest.
When confronted with all of these at the conclusion of our vacation, they admitted fault by sending a partial refund of $190 USD. However, this was way below even the amount for 2 people, we had estimated, considering the amount of government fees they had saved by not delivering the evening game drive for Ngorongoro alone.
To protect their cash, they lied to our credit card processor during the dispute process (the card company shared this evidence), claiming we "only lost one total hour of safari" because "we had to catch a flight". They falsely claimed to the bank that our tour was cut short due to a flight delay caused by my party. My official flight tickets prove we landed exactly on time, and departed Arusha days after the safari; the delay they cited belonged to a completely separate, third passenger who had no connection to our booking party. They submitted the secondary, unapproved, modified itinerary to the bank rather than the original contract we actually paid for, attempting to retroactively shrink the scope of their unfulfilled obligations. They selectively deleted the entire message thread from their representative, Mary, which explicitly documented their internal stalling and operational delays.
Upon looking at this fabrication, I was extremely appalled, disgusted, and I will leave people to make a decision for themselves.
Finally, upon confronting Gasto & Mary about this deception, they promised (around August 28) to send an official bank resolution (refund another $110, which we accepted to end the dispute) and contact us on September 24, 2026. That date has now passed with no further response.
Book elsewhere with an honest company that doesn't shortchange your vacation hours to inflate their profit margins and ensures a smoother experience. Note, we booked tours and safaris at other places as well before & after, and never experienced this kind of behavior.
However, I will be fair and give a shout out for Victor, our guide. He is a remarkable guide, very knowledgeable and knows details about animals to the letter. He ensured our drive experience was atleast smooth and our once in a life experience has bright spots to remember.
TR
Fabulous
Thank you so much for checking in with us.
We had an absolutely wonderful time on our safari, and we were truly impressed by the whole experience. Everything was beyond our expectations.
Especially, our stay in Serengeti was incredible. The place where we stayed was absolutely amazing, and the people who hosted us were incredibly kind, welcoming and wonderful. They made our experience even more special and memorable.
We were also very happy with our safari guide, Mikail. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and such a great conversationalist. We really enjoyed spending time with him and appreciated his warm and cheerful personality throughout the safari.
We are already dreaming about coming back to Tanzania with a group of our friends in the near future. If we have the opportunity to return, we would definitely be happy to choose you and your team again.
Thank you once again for making such an important part of our honeymoon so unforgettable. We will always remember this experience fondly. ❤️
CN
Perfect 5-Day Tanzania Safari: Great Itinerary & Stays, Thanks to our tour guide Michael Stunner
We joined this Tanzanian tour operator for a five-day, four-night safari covering the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. The itinerary was excellent and the accommodation was very satisfying—everything went smoothly and we enjoyed it very much. A special thank you to our guide, Michael Stunner. He was professional, experienced, patient, and full of passion. He proactively asked us which animals we most wanted to see and worked hard throughout the trip to make it happen. We saw all of the Big Five up close, including the very rare black rhino. To our surprise and delight, we also saw lion cubs and cheetah cubs, and witnessed the breathtaking Great Migration. Every wish was fulfilled and we saw everything we wanted—our African trip was truly complete with no regrets. Highly recommended!
IT
Wonderful experience
We went on a 7-day safari with Mountain Warriors in September. They were helpful right from the start. We asked to adjust the itinerary and lodges to suit our needs, and we were completely satisfied with the outcome. The safari was perfect, made even better by our guide, Mbwana. He was an excellent driver—always cautious—and did everything he could to ensure we had the best possible safari experience. We didn't have a single issue all week; in fact, he was the one helping other drivers solve their problems. If we were to go on another safari, we would definitely choose them again! A big thank you to the whole team, and a special thanks to our driver! Andrew and Federica
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6-Day Tanzania Group Budget Camping Tour
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You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
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5-Day Discover the Untouched Wilderness Luxuriously
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You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
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4-Day Wings over the Wild' Fly in Luxury Tanzania Safari
$3,682 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
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8-Day Beautiful Wildlife Safari
$2,565 to $2,582 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha Airport (End)
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5-Day Private Luxury Safari Northern Circuit
$2,430 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
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7-Day Beautiful Luxury Adventure - Private
$3,212 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
