$1,344 pp (USD)
2 travelers on Start dateThis Tour Is Offered By
Vision Safari & Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB & TALA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
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Vision Safari & Tours is a locally based Tanzanian tour operator in Arusha, creating authentic wildlife, nature, culture and adventure experiences across Tanzania. Known for responsive personal service, knowledgeable guides and well-organised journeys, we take care of the details while you focus on the experience from unforgettable Serengeti and Great Migration encounters to Kilimanjaro, local culture and Zanzibar.
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Very different your guides
The communication by Rehema was fantastic and the animals were amazing. I appreciated her gift at the end.
Over the two days we had two very different Tour guides. On the first day Ali was gentle, friendly, polite and tried his very best despite having limited English but he forgot everything including the binoculars and that there was cold drinks for us in the cooler. He used WhatsApp for social reasons whilst driving but stopped when asked to (it is illegal in Tanzania).
On the second day the guide, Omar spoke English and remembered everything but was far too fierce with us and even asked for a tip at the end of the day which is not polite, including in Tanzania.
The last leg of the 2nd day was the two hour trip back to Arusha. This was on a very dilapidated minibus without Aircon and again the driver was using his phone whilst on the busy main road but stopped when we asked to.
So, to sum up:
Pros: communication / animals.
Cons: guides / drivers need a bit more training.
Top tip: take your own binoculars because even if they do remember them, there’s only two available.
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Well orgnaized
The planning and organization of the tour was very good, the communication via whatsapp very effective.
We booked a 6 days safari for Tarangire, Serengeti. Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara with midlevel lodging, the structures booked by the agency were excellent, both the lodges and the tented camps.
The only flaw of the whole safari in my opinion was that we shared the jeep with couple from other agencies that stayed in different accomodation, while it would have been nice to be able to stay as a group at dinners as well. Morover we got moved to a different jeep and different guide for the last two days, that as well wasn't ideal.
So helpful from start to finish!
I was so indecisive and struggling to make my wishes and budget align. We went through so many iterations for what should’ve been a simple 2.5-day add-on to another trip. Happy was always sweet and helpful and I even hopped on a call to talk it through before finalizing. Knowing one of my concerns was doing a solo safari and the worry of being bored without someone to share the experience with, they sent a crew to provide company, photo ops, and fun. Ben was a knowledgeable guide and navigated a lot of great sightings in anticipating how the animals would likely behave. Ben, Rahema, and Witness were the dream team!! Overall the experience was fantastic. Sadly I got what may have been food poisoning or a nasty bug which overrode half of our meticulous planning, but even with that the team was so caring and concerned and really looked after me. Being a solo female so far from home, I never felt alone. When I arrived at the airport my flight was threatened to be cancelled and they were ready and waiting to help me sort it out. Couldn’t be happier and look forward to my next Africa trip with Vision Safaris.
Excellent organisation & communication.
We had a fantastic time, well organised and communicated. Everything we were promised was provided & deliveted, great hot breakfast each day, great hot lunch at picnic sites each day and evening meals of equally great qualityand quantity. Water was alway available.
Eric our knowledgeable guide knew where he wanted to be in a 3 different parks and communicated well with CB radio with other drivers to locate the best finds (wild animals). We saw absolutely everything, as well as loads of different pretty birds. The 7 seater truck offered excellent viewing and Eric would turn around if it helped any of us.
The Masai Village was a somewhat commercial event though for $10 an interesting hour, try and get a remote village for a little more authenticity.
Our 2 campgrounds were tidy and safe, despite very wild visitors. The shower worked. Our Lodge provided was also of a great standard.
Our coordinator, Hawa, ensured we got back safely to and from our accommodation
Excellent Customer Service
Vision organized my Northern Circuit safari and accommodations. Their standout strength was their patient and responsive customer support during the planning stages. Gudilah thoughtfully fielded extensive questions from me over months through e-mails.
On the safari, it is worth noting that Vision works with partner tour companies to consolidate groups. This means you travel in vehicles operated by other agencies alongside guests who booked through different operators at different prices. The groups may change day to day as well.
That said, if you value attentive pre-trip communication and a polished customer service, Vision is a strong choice. The safari experience was wonderful, largely due to the spectacular locations and being lucky with the groups I ended up with. A special shoutout to Gudilah for months of pre-trip guidance and to Shebby, Rehema, and Ramma for their on-the-ground hospitality and friendliness.
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6-Day Grace of Wild-Meru Camp and Napuru Safari Tanzania
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