Zara Tours
- Offices In:
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Canada
- Size:
- 250+ employees (Founded in 1987)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, IATA, ASTA, TATO, TTB, WITIA & STI
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours that, when possible, use accommodations owned and operated by them
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $590 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Nobert Kohl | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exploring Northen Tanzania's Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Zara Tours
We had a wonderful safari tour in Northern Tanzania. We had lots of fun as we explored the beautiful parks. We were assigned guide Moses and he was very knowledgeable about the animals, habitats, and culture, and he freely shared this information with us. He taught us so much about Tanzania and he enriched the experience a lot. We opted for the middle-level comfort accommodations and they were better than we had anticipated. The lodges were great hospitality spots with comfortable rooms, great food, and wonderful staff. Our picks are the Highview Hotel and Ikoma Wild Camp. These two places stood out for excellence. I highly recommend Zara Tanzania.
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Email Anna Kukkonen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Climbing Kilimanjaro with Zara Tours Successfully
I recently traveled to Tanzania to attempt summitting Mt Kilimanjaro with Zara Tours. Pickup was timely and Springlands Hotel was clean, with comfortable beds and a delicious breakfast. The climb was challenging but extremely rewarding. The weather was great at this time of year, with clear skies throughout the trek. Our crew gave us exceptional support and truly enhanced the trip with their passion and care. The food by Calisto, our chef, was outstanding; we enjoyed an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables every day. Bonnie and Musa were outstanding as guides, helping us safely navigate challenging moments, like the summit night. I would highly recommend Zara Tours to anyone seeking excellent service on Kilimanjaro.
DK
Email Morten Rubin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Phenomenal Experience With Guide Shaban
Shaban, our guide, was fantastic, and he did a phenomenal job guiding us through the four parks that we visited. We saw many different animals, including the Big Five and the Ugly Five. We also went on a hot air balloon ride, which was so cool. We witnessed the Great Migration in northern Serengeti as the animals made the precarious river crossing, which is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The accommodations organized were awesome and lived up to our expectations of fun and glamping in the luxury tented camps. I highly recommend Zara Tours.
CA
Email Alana Fisher | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We summitted Kilimanjaro with Juma of Zara Tours
This is one of the best trekking experiences we have ever had. Zayina, our trip designer, took care of every aspect of the tour so well that from the moment we landed in Tanzania to the day we departed, we had the most amazing experience. We had two fantastic guides, Juma and Kasongo, along with six porters and a cook, and they were all wonderful. The crew looked after our welfare, ensuring that we were safe, comfortable, and well-fed. I appreciate all the luxuries, which were only possible due to the efforts of the team. For those considering climbing Kilimanjaro, I cannot recommend Zara Tanzania Adventures highly enough!
BE
Email Nicole Moors | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Trip With The Best Guide and A Reliable Operator
We have recently returned from a safari in Tanzania. The country is quite safe, the local people are incredibly friendly, and the safari was perfectly organized. The staff members we encountered from Zara Tours were all friendly and knowledgeable travel professionals. Justus was our guide for the duration of our safari and he really went all out to ensure that we enjoyed the trip. He has been in this profession for 12 years and truly excels at his job! He’s a professional you can trust. During our trip, we saw the Big Five and many other incredible sights! It’s helpful to learn some Swahili. We also visited the Maasai tribe, danced with them, and learned so much about their unique and fascinating culture.
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Email Zaruhi Batoyan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Most Romantic and Adventurous Safari
We collaborated with Patrick to develop this wonderful itinerary, visiting the Serengeti lodge, Ngorongoro Wild Camp, and Highview Hotel, all of which were magnificent. I must express my gratitude to Patrick for his meticulous organization of the trip, which featured a well-structured schedule. Our guide Shaban was exceptional and very attentive. We experienced incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscapes across Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. We shared many special moments, getting close to elephants, lions, cheetahs, rhinos, vultures, baboons, jackals, hyenas, giraffes, antelopes, and zebras. Truly, it was the most romantic and adventurous journey we have undertaken together as a couple.
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Email Vanessa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What A Great Trip
We had an absolutely breathtaking safari trip that exceeded all our expectations. The parks, particularly Serengeti, were stunningly beautiful, and we were fortunate to be accompanied by guide Tarimo. We saw all of the big 5 and many more animals in their natural habitat. We also visited the Hazabe at Lake Eyasi and gained insight into their hunter-gatherer culture which has remained unchanged for thousands of years. Being our first time in Tanzania, we were very impressed with the tour—from the warm, friendly people to the best-preserved parks. We are definitely looking forward to our next trip with Zara Tours.
CH
Email Gianna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
8 Days Lemosho Kilimanjaro
We booked an 8 day Kilimanjaro hike via the Lemosho with Zara Tours and it was all perfect. Communication was quick with Patrick and he helped us in choosing the route and level of luxury that was suitable for us. The trek was very well organized and they made sure we had the right equipment and enough layers to keep us warm. Our guides Juma and Samuel were excellent and did an amazing job of taking care of us. They kept a comfortable pace and let us gradually acclimatize to the altitude. The porters who did all the heavy lifting were properly equipped and very friendly. Food was plentiful for everyone with lots of tea and warm soup to start every meal. I highly recommend Zara Tours as an ideal local company for Kilimanjaro trekking.
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Email Griselda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Trekking
We were very impressed by the Kilimanjaro trekking experience with Zara Tanzania Adventures who provided excellent service throughout the trek. From the moment we were welcomed at the the airport and taken to Springlands Hotel where we met our guides Juma and Barak. They made our time on the mountain an unforgettable adventure as we journeyed the trail into through the changing habitats. They took excellent care of us with excellent equipment, the food was extremely delicious, and we enjoyed it even though the altitude diminished our hunger. I am extremely grateful to Juma and Baraka and the rest of the crew for making our experience so wonderful.
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Zara Tours made this joint Kilimanjaro climb and 4-day Safari an experience of a lifetime!
The hotel in Moshi along with our lead guide Mndeme Ramadhan, Adam, and our Safari driver/guide, Mohammed were EXCELLENT. The climb was arduous and without the team effort by the entire Zara team many of us would not have summitted. Well done and Jambo!