$1,889 pp (USD)
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Ecolife Tours and Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2025)
- Member Of:
- TTB & TANAPA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
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Eco Life Tours and Safaris is one of the best tour operator in Tanzania, offering personalised, Eco friendly Wildlife Safaris, beach holidays, mountain treks and cultural tour. With expert local guides, 24/7 support, custom safari vehicles, we create unforgettable experiences from the Great Migration to the beaches of Zanzibar, designed for comfort, adventure and lifelong memories.
Reviews20
TR
We are very fortunate to have encountered such a flawless organization.
Our expectations were high, but this tour exceeded our expectations. We were both lucky and had a very experienced guide, making it a flawless experience.
TR
Safe and comfortable
We had fun without a single worry, feeling completely safe and comfortable. We started our safari in Northern Serengeti (Kogatende). Our journey then continued through Central Serengeti and ended in Ngorongoro. We visited some truly beautiful places, stayed in wonderful accommodations, and our guide was very careful and professional throughout the trip. Thank you so much for everything—it was an unforgettable experience!
SG
Well-organised and beyond expectations!
It was a bit of a headache looking through the long list of operators but I eventually emailed a few to get some quotations. As a frequent traveller who can work out a 1-month itinerary easily in 2 weeks, the first thing I appreciated was the speed of response from Jonyo. I was able to nail down everything with him swiftly while he also made adjustments/recommendations based on my preferences. When the final quotation came and I made the deposit, other operators were still engaging me on an on-off basis.
Second was the competitive quotes. I spent 18 days in Tanzania going up Killimanjaro (7D Lemosho route), doing a 5D safari in Serengeti before chilling out at Zanzibar. For this holiday, I was generally looking at a mid-range budget and I thought the prices quoted for a Kili private guide and safari were very competitive with respect to the other quotes I received, including budget and luxury options. From the quotation, all the accomodations look decent (we are particular about that) and in reality they were above our expectations which we were pleasantly surprised and definitely impressed!
Ecolife was also able to accomodate my request to specifically stay at Manta Resort on Pemba Island while at Zanzibar and helped to reach out to the resort to make necessary arrangements. Initially I tried to contact Manta Resort myself but it was taking too long to respond via email and, while Ecolife was able to settle everything quickly presumbly with phone call etc. In the end I decided to let Ecolife sort out my entire itinerary in Tanzania including the internal flights. I was glad I did that because when Flightlink temporarily suspended their flight to Pemba, Jonyo immediately made the adjustment and booked us on another flight so that our itinerary was not affected.
Pre-trip and throughout the trip, there was clear communiation and quick replies were given when clarifications were needed while on trip. When I highlighted that I was interested to see a potential crossing of the wildebeest at Gurmeti River, our base camp for the safari was in Western Serengeti, notably closer to where the wildebeests were starting to gather. Although we did not manage to see any crossing in June (it was a slim hope anyway) but the thoughtfulness in the planning of our route was evident.
Lastly, they got us good guides for different segments of our trip.
For Mount Kilimanjaro we had Rumi who paced us well and on assessing us on a daily basis, he challenged us to scale Kili in 6D instead of our intended 7D. He had confidence in us and we did it! On hindsight, that also gave us a much needed extra day of break before our safari. Rumi is also well-trained with good knowledge in medication and emergency, which was important to us because my friend had HAPE last year when scaling Everest Base Camp. We felt assured with him.
For Safari we had Simon. Simon has very sharp eyes, able to spot the animals out of nowhere. He was the reason we complete our Top 5 with the Rhino in Ngorogoro crater. He guided us to the black specks in a distance and we could only make out the rhino with the binoculars. Lastly, I enjoyed listening to him sharing the interesting background information about the areas we were visiting and also of the animals. This goes beyond animal spotting and I appreciated that.
I am typically an independent traveller who likes to have a hand in planning my itinerary. But Ecolife did a good job in working out the itinerary based on my goals and provided a reliable service that I could turn to while on trip.
MY
Comfortable, fantastic and well-arranged 7 days safari
The 7 days safari tour was well organized, the service was great throughout the journey. Not to forget, the driver and guide, Raymond, asante sana for the awesome game drive.
NZ
An unforgettable safari experience with an outstanding guide
We had an absolutely incredible safari experience and cannot recommend this company highly enough.
From the very beginning, everything was organized professionally and communication was excellent. The entire trip ran smoothly, allowing us to focus on enjoying the experience rather than worrying about logistics.
The highlight of the trip was undoubtedly our guide, Simon. We saw far more wildlife than we ever expected, and that was largely thanks to his expertise, dedication, and knowledge of the parks. Whenever information about a sighting came over the radio, Simon seemed to know exactly where to go and how to position us for the best possible viewing opportunities. His understanding of animal behaviour, the park layouts, and the surrounding environment was truly impressive.
What set Simon apart even further was the depth of knowledge he shared throughout the safari. Thanks to his educational background and hiking experience, every game drive became an opportunity to learn. He was always happy to answer questions and explain not only what we were seeing, but also the wider ecosystem, animal behaviour, and conservation efforts.
Beyond being an exceptional guide, Simon was simply a great person to spend time with. He was professional, friendly, enthusiastic, and genuinely passionate about what he does. His enthusiasm was infectious and played a huge role in making this such a memorable trip.
Thanks to Simon and the team, we experienced countless unforgettable wildlife sightings and created memories that will last a lifetime. If you're considering a safari, we would wholeheartedly recommend booking with them and, if possible, requesting Simon as your guide.
Thank you again for an amazing experience.
Other Safaris & Tours48 – Offered by Ecolife Tours and Safaris
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7-Day Tanzania Great Migration & Big Five Safari
$2,400 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
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3-Day Midrange Tarangire, Eyasi & Ngorongoro Safari Tour
$1,139 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
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3-Day Budget Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara Safari
$1,019 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetHotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
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3-Day Luxury Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara
$1,480 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
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7-Day Tanzania Safari Tour and Zanzibar Beach Relaxation
$2,371 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar), Zanzibar Airport (End)
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5-Day Great Migration Mara River Crossing (July - Sept)
$2,367 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)