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Brilliant Adventures and Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $3,510 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Concha y Luis | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Experience
We spent a wonderful few days enjoying the spectacular nature of Tanzania’s National Parks. Brilliant agency organized the trip very well, according to our preferences. The accommodations, the routes, Boni — of course — a fantastic driver with great patience and skill, Yuma, the agency’s quick response… everything contributed to making this trip an unforgettable experience. That’s why we wholeheartedly recommend Brilliant Adventures and Safaris.
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Email Amanda Cameron | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
BEST VACATION ever
We had the absolute trip of a lifetime with Brillant Safaris! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, thoughtful, and stress-free. Our travel advisors, Julieth and Lightness, were incredible—so clear, responsive, and patient with all of our questions. They helped us plan the perfect itinerary and made every adjustment we requested with care and ease. We were an adult party of 3- 2 adults in our early 40s and our 21 year old daughter. All of the details were perfect for us all.
Each lodge we stayed at was beautiful, but Gran Meliá Arusha stood out as our favorite—an amazing way to kick off and end the trip. And our guide, Bony, made the entire experience unforgettable. He was kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making sure we had the best time. Thanks to him, we got up close with every animal we hoped to see, including breathtaking moments in the Serengeti and a meaningful visit to a Masai tribe. The driving was exceptional; we never felt unsafe and we had so much fun!
One of the most memorable parts was on our final day—Bony helped us buy rice and beans, and we stopped by a local school on the way to the airport to donate food and connect with the students. It was a beautiful and humbling experience that added so much meaning to the trip.
What truly blew us away is that Bony has even checked in on us and our family since we returned home—just to make sure we’re doing well. That kind of care is so rare and speaks volumes about the heart behind this company. Additionally, my mom was admitted to the hospital in the US while were were on our safari and Bony was so kind, offering us to connect to his wifi to ensure that my phone worked. He has checked on her multiple times, which means so much to me.
We wouldn’t change a thing. If you’ve never been on safari before—this is the way to do it. Brillant Safaris goes above and beyond and you should definitely request Bony a your guide. Truly a must-see adventure!
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Email Caitlin & Steven | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant Adventures and Safaris provided us with a comfortable, safe, & thrilling safari adventure
First, the communication between us and the Brilliant Safari team was excellent. Lightness provided prompt and thorough responses to all of our questions via email, we felt the communication was excellent. I can't personally speak on the prices, as Brilliant was the only company we researched, and we were so satisfied, we didn't feel the need to reach out to any other companies. However, I believe the value for money was excellent. We chose the midrange option and it felt very luxurious. Our safari guide, George, exceeded our expectations. His driving was phenomenal, even during very wet and tricky conditions in the Serengeti. The meals provided were excellent, especially having hot lunches, rather than boxed lunches. We were very pleased with the choices of accommodations. Finally, the condition of the vehicle was superb. The safari vehicle seemed to be much nicer than many of the other companies we passed. Overall, we are very pleased with our experience with Brilliant Adventures and Safaris, and would recommend to anyone looking to combine a safari in the northern circuit of Tanzania with some relaxing beach time in Zanzibar.
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Email Sahar | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bony is amazing!
We had Bony (Bonafasa) as our safari guide and he is amazing! Being on a game drive isn't always easy when it comes to looking for wldlife, especially the Big 5. He was able to spot animals in the distance when other companies just drove past. He was very respectful of them and nature and never crowded any animals. He is a wealth of knowledge with all kinds of info on animals, birds and the enviornment. He was also very cautious when on a game drive. We saw many other safari companies stuck in the mud or other areas. Bony would get out of the vehicle and gauge the the area, water height, ruts in the road...etc. to determine if it was safe. He never compromised our safety on the game drives.
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Email Harsh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
George is a very experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, flexible tour operator.
Our experience with Brilliant Adventures and Safaris transcended our expectations. From our initial communication with booking the tour to leaving Arusha after our tour was over, we were amazed by the service from our driver guide George and our agent Julieth. They were communicative, reliable, flexible and very accommodating to our needs. We appreciated that the tour was private and customizable to the experience we wanted. We saw an amazing side of Tanzania and the passion and knowledge that George has for nature was brilliantly shown to us throughout our 8 days with him. We had the privilege of learning about everything from way of life to animals to language, and saw amazing wildlife along the way. We are very happy with our experience and believe it was worth every penny.
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Email Han | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best of the Best
From the organization to the communication and the execution, everything was Brilliant. Our guide Bonnie made all the difference. Having been in the business for more than a decade, he showered my family with his knowledge, patience and his experience shone through when we checked all the boxes we wanted to check … the Big Five, The Migration, the gorgeous scenery, a Maasai ceremony that happens once in 7 years, we swam with dolphins in Zanzibar and we even had a local village meal off the beaten path, the list goes on….
We have ticked off a bucket list trip and we are so grateful to Bonnie and Brilliant, we have no qualms recommending this operator to anyone wanting a perfect experience in Tanzania. Can’t wait to be back one day!
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Email Max | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great organisation for perfect Safari
The organisation and communication before the tour went smoothly and was very reliable and the booking process transparent. Indidividual wishes were accomodated for. During the Safari the accomodations, meals and journeys were perfectly organised. The guide was very knowledgeable and we had a great trip.
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Email Verena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top service, uncomplicated and absolutely recommended!
Absolutely recommendable provider! The communication was fast, friendly and clear, the service top - from the booking to the inquiry. The price-performance ratio was perfectly right: great services without hidden costs. Everything went on time and reliably, and the tour itself was perfectly organized - an unforgettable experience! If you are looking for a smooth holiday with great customer service, this is the right place. Full 5 stars and a clear recommendation!
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Email Markus | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, very nice Driver
Very nice driver with a lot of experience, you always feel very safe.
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Perfect organization, good time management, best guide and driver
Before it started we were informed about everything again, we could ask something at any time and we were explained a lot during the safari. We always felt safe and were not afraid. Our driver already has 14 years of experience so we learned a lot from him.
