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Fondness Vacations
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2024)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
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At Fondness Vacations, we specialize in creating unforgettable budget and midrange safari experiences in Tanzania. Whether you're exploring the Northen Circuit or discovering Zanzibar, our customized packages make the wonders of Tanzania accessible to everyone. With us, your dream adventure is within reach, offering the perfect balance of quality, comfort, and affordability.
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We had an unforgettable vacation that exceeded our expectations in every way, highly recommended.
They provided us with an incredible vacation, and we are so happy we hired this agency.
From the organization and advice to the service provided, everything was impeccable. Our Spanish-speaking guide was highly knowledgeable and provided us with unique experiences. The hotels and food were very comfortable and luxurious.
Many thanks to Lipe, Stephen, and Abdul.
A dependable and accomodating operator with good comminication and pleasant staff.
I'm from the UK and arranged the safari online by comparisons with many operators. Fondness Vacations offered the keenest price I could find. Not only that, they allowed me to customise the accommodation to suit my budget. I met Stephen Kway, at my hotel, on the day before the safari, but prior to that he replied speedily and positively to any queries I had (via email and whatsapp), which persuaded me to go with his firm. The whole safari was a wonderful experience, with the drivers being as entertaining as the wildlife. Special shout out to Nico who drove us for 3 of the 4 days. I highly recommend this firm. I must admit that I was apprehensive at first, about sending the deposit to a stranger, but I paid a little extra by credit card, which gave aditional protection. Stephen was a nice fellow who proved to be fair and trustworthy in my dealings with him, so a big thank you Stephen, for organising the trip of a lifetime. My trip was Arusha-Lake Manyara-Serengeti-Ngorongoro-Arusha, with the Serengeti being the undoubted highlight. It was a mid-range safari with all three accommodations being clean and serving pretty good food. I would especially recommend "Farm of Dreams Lodge" and "Safari Haven" both of which were outstanding. Additionally, I brought 5 bottles of mozzie repelant, ready to do battle, but never saw one mozzie the whole time I was there.....great!
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Safari from Zanzibar
We did a 3-day, 2-night safari from Zanzibar and had a truly great experience! The communication with the organizer was excellent – he kept in touch before and during the trip, which made us feel well taken care of and safe.
Our guide Jeff was fantastic – friendly, knowledgeable, and always helpful. We visited Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater (our highlight!), and Lake Manyara. Each park offered something different, and even though we didn’t see as many animals in Lake Manyara, the overall experience was amazing.
All in all, we’d absolutely recommend this safari – well-organized, full of wildlife, and led by a great guide. With better accommodation and a bit more time on the last day, it would’ve been perfect!
DE
Great Safari from Zanzibar
We went on a 3-day, 2-night safari from Zanzibar – and it was truly an unforgettable experience! Communication with the organizer was excellent from the very beginning. He reached out in advance to make sure we had all the information we needed, and during the trip, he checked in with us daily, which made us feel very safe and well taken care of.
Our adventure started early with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha. After a short wait, we met our driver Jeff and joined four other travelers for our first safari day in Tarangire National Park. We had a fantastic and exciting day with lots of animal sightings, and drinks and lunch were included, which made it a comfortable experience.
In the evening, we arrived at our accommodation. The first room we were given didn’t meet our expectations, but after reaching out to the organizer, we were quickly offered a different one. It was still quite basic, but in line with the budget-friendly nature of the lodge. We really appreciated how fast and professionally our concerns were addressed.
The next morning, we headed to the Ngorongoro Crater – the absolute highlight of our trip! The landscape and wildlife there were breathtaking, and we would highly recommend visiting this stunning place. After another long but incredible day, we returned to our accommodation.
On the third day, we visited Lake Manyara National Park. This time it was just the two of us with Jeff, which made it a very personal and relaxed experience. While we didn’t see as many animals in this park, the scenery was beautiful and peaceful – and of course, spotting wildlife is never guaranteed, as it’s all part of nature. Jeff was kind enough to stop at a few shops and places we wanted to visit on the way back, which we really appreciated.
Jeff was a fantastic driver and guide – very friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to share interesting facts about the parks, animals, and plants. At the end of the tour, we met with the organizer again in Arusha, and they arranged a smooth transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for our flight back to Zanzibar.
All in all, we would definitely recommend this safari tour – especially because of the excellent organization and our amazing guide. A different accommodation would have made the trip even better, and perhaps a bit more time in the park on the last day, but overall, it was a memorable and rewarding adventure!
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Amazing tour and experience
I had an amazing time on the four day safari with fondness vacations, Steven was amazing he was checking on me all throughout ensuring I had a great experience they were also very accommodating as I am vegan and ensured I had delicious food throughout the trip. our guide simba was great we were able to see almost all animals and he had a great eye so we were first at the location most of the time. I highly recommend booking with them.
