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Zepisa African Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,350 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Tom | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience in Mikumi and Ruaha
Our African safari adventure with Zepisa African Safaris in Mikumi National Park and Ruaha National Park was truly the trip of a lifetime! Traveling as two families — 10 people in total — everything was perfectly organized and seamless from Nyemo to the very end. From the airport pickup with two jeeps to the final farewell, every detail was handled flawlessly.
In Mikumi, we were amazed by the incredible wildlife sightings right from the start — lions lounging under bushes, giraffes crossing in front of our vehicles, and elephants roaming freely. Ruaha completely stole our hearts with its wild, untouched beauty and breathtaking landscapes. The game drives there felt exclusive and intimate, and we were lucky enough to see nine lions with two little cubs eating a giraffe, as well as large herds of elephants with calves, giraffes, zebras, and thousands of other animals.
Our guides, Davis and Abi, were not only funny and great company, but also exceptionally knowledgeable and patient. They were wonderful with both adults and children, making the experience educational, engaging, and exciting for everyone.
Sharing this journey together as two families made it even more special. We returned home with unforgettable memories, thousands of photos, and stories we will cherish forever. We couldn’t recommend this safari experience more highly — it was simply magical!
Reply from Zepisa African Safaris
Posted on Mar 9, 2026Dear Tom
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful review! We’re delighted that your safari in Mikumi and Ruaha with your families was so memorable. It’s wonderful to hear that Davis and Abi helped make the experience fun and educational for everyone. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again! 🦁🌿
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Email Hulk | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A real-life《LION KING》
It is a highly cost-effective travel agency that offered us a very favorable price. The guide assigned to us named Gilbert, was a highly professional and instructive teacher. He would have us look up in books the names of the animals we saw, thereby deepening our impressions, and he also introduced the habits of different animals. He took us to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephant herds up close. During meals, he introduced us to the Big Five of Africa, the Ugly Five, and so on. He was very sincere, never late, and we were very lucky to have him as our guide.
GILBERT IS THE BEST
Reply from Zepisa African Safaris
Posted on Mar 9, 2026Dear Hulk
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an exciting “Lion King”–like experience. Gilbert will be very happy to know his knowledge, professionalism, and passion made your safari special. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure! 🦁🌍
Email Jon | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Operator excellent 5 star but guide in our case poor 1 star
We booked a luxury Safari in Tanzania, and Nyemo was dry helpful and efficient in planning and organizing our trip. Very carefully planned our itinerary to visit a set of luxury lodges and it was a good value. The camps and lodges beautiful and the wildlife experience great!
Disappointed though in the guide and the vehicle which was in poor condition. The biggest concern was that the seatbelts were broken, and not usable. This made us very uncomfortable being that we were traveling in remote areas far from medical care and safety and prevention of injury so important. The vehicle also had electrical problems from the day we were picked up necessitating midway through the trip a stop at a garage for half a day and lost safari time.
The driver also was unfamiliar with any of the camps we had chosen, and in every instance was lost trying to find the next camp delaying our arrival by as much as one or two hours each time we changed camps. We chose luxury camps so we could also enjoy the camp ambience at end of day, but the delayed arrival left us feeling rushed.
I believe this experience must be an exception since in all the other reviews, the guides are outstanding. Also I would have thought there would’ve been some follow up from the company at the completion of our tour, but we were never contacted.
Reply from Zepisa African Safaris
Posted on Mar 9, 2026Dear Jon
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your safari with Zepisa African Safaris. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful lodges and camps, and that the wildlife experience met your expectations. It was also a pleasure assisting you in planning your itinerary, and we truly appreciate your kind words about the organization of your trip.
At the same time, we sincerely regret that some aspects of your experience did not meet the high standards we aim to provide. Guest comfort and safety are extremely important to us. Regarding the safari vehicle, we would like to clarify that our vehicles follow the standard safari specifications used by most tour operators in Tanzania. These are specially designed 4x4 safari vehicles suitable for the rough terrain of national parks. While they may not always be brand-new vehicles, they meet the same professional safari standards used across the industry. All of our vehicles are regularly checked to ensure they are safe and reliable for wildlife safaris.
We also apologize for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected technical stop and any delays during transfers between camps. Safari areas are remote and sometimes challenging to navigate, but we understand how important it is to arrive on time to fully enjoy the camp experience.
Your feedback is very valuable to us, and we will use it to continue improving our service. Our goal is always to ensure every guest enjoys a safe, well-organized, and truly unforgettable safari with Zepisa African Safaris.
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Email Alexia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful and fun experience!
Our experience with Zepisa Safari was great! From the moment we were picked up at the airport and during all the safari we felt very taken care of and most importantly, we had so much fun!
Special mention to Omar, who was such a great guide and driver. He was always open to accommodating our needs and preferences during the safari, and we learned so much about the wildlife with him.
We recommend Zepisa Safari for a wonderful experience in Tanzania!
Reply from Zepisa African Safaris
Posted on Mar 9, 2026Dear Alexia
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for choosing Zepisa African Safaris for your adventure in Tanzania. We are delighted to hear that you had such a fun and memorable experience from the moment we picked you up at the airport until the end of your safari.
We truly appreciate your kind words about our guide Omar. He is a passionate and dedicated guide, and we are very happy to know that he helped make your safari special while sharing his knowledge of the wildlife and ensuring your preferences were well taken care of.
Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back again for another unforgettable safari in Tanzania. 🌍🦁
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Email Angel Bosch Lloret | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Recomended
A great experience. Nyemo advised us to extend our safari with Ndutu. It was a great decision.
Gilbert, our friendly guide, was an excellent driver and an excellent scout. He quickly resolve some problems with the car.
Reply from Zepisa African Safaris
Posted on Mar 9, 2026Dear Angel Bosch Lloret
Thank you very much for your kind review and for choosing Zepisa African Safaris for your safari in Tanzania. We are very happy to hear that extending your safari to Ndutu was a great decision and that you enjoyed the experience there. Ndutu is truly a special area for wildlife viewing, and we are glad it became a highlight of your trip.
We also appreciate your kind words about Gilbert. He is a very experienced guide and driver, and it is wonderful to know that his skills and quick assistance helped make your safari smooth and enjoyable.
Thank you again for traveling with us. We hope to welcome you back to Tanzania for another unforgettable safari experience. 🌍🦁
Email Alan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great operator, we really enjoyed our safari trip!
We made a safari booking with Zepisa that took us to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. The guide, Gilbert, was friendly and very knowledgeable. He gave us space to enjoy the experience without constant interruption, and was sensitive to our needs. Both the guide and operator were professional and flexible throughout the experience.
Reply from Zepisa African Safaris
Posted on Mar 9, 2026Dear Alan, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing Zepisa African Safaris for your trip to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire. We’re delighted you enjoyed the safari and Gilbert’s guiding style. Your kind words about our professionalism and flexibility mean a lot. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable Tanzania adventure. 🦁🌍
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Email Serim Kang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once-in-a-lifetime experience in Serengeti National Park
I spent 3 days in the Serengeti, and it was an absolutely amazing and unforgettable experience. My friends and I had a private tour with a great guide who had in-depth knowledge about the animals. His expertise made our tour more exciting and meaningful. We even joked that we wanted a 1-hour lecture every night because listening to him talk about animals was so fascinating.
We didn’t upgrade our accommodation(Taji House), but if we had been informed that there was no hot water, we definitely would have. Apart from that, the place was worth the price. Every meal was satisfying, and the morning view was simply wonderful.
Overall, I highly recommend Zepisa!
Reply from Zepisa African Safaris
Posted on Mar 9, 2026Dear Serim Kang
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review of your Serengeti experience. We are delighted that your private tour and knowledgeable guide made the journey so memorable. We also appreciate your feedback about the accommodation and will keep improving. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us—thank you again.
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Email Zoltán | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Maximum reliability and accuracy.
My safari was fantastic, I saw amazing animals!
They understood what I wanted and organized the safari accordingly. The animals were important to me, I didn't ask for luxury, so I got exactly from Zepisa what I asked for. They didn't offer the lowest price among several other companies, but it was probably the best value for money. Communication was good via email, and Nyemo typically responded quickly to my questions.
The organization was perfect and Omaru was an outstanding guide.
Which doesn't matter much in retrospect, but it does help improve the service:
1. Just before departure I asked for a final itinerary, which was not up to date, it was the same one I had received months earlier.
2. Unfortunately Lake Manyara is nowhere near what it was a few years ago. I should have been informed about this.
Apart from small inconveniences of Taji House everything went very well. If I were to go again, I would ask Zepisa Tours to organize it again!
Reply from Zepisa African Safaris
Posted on Sep 7, 2025Hello Zoltán, thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for choosing Zepisa Tours! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your safari and appreciated our personalized service. We value your feedback and will address the points mentioned. It was a pleasure organizing your adventure—hope to welcome you again soon!
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Email Stefano | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
unforgettable holiday in Tanzania and Zanzibar
Zepisa organized our trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar. We visited the Tarangire, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the Serengeti. The trip was well organized, with four unforgettable nights in a tent in the Serengeti. We saw many animals, including several felines in the Serengeti. The guides, Omary and Sam, were fantastic. They were experienced, helpful, and careful.
Mr Nyemo the owner of the agency has always responded promptly to our requests.
Reply from Zepisa African Safaris
Posted on Sep 7, 2025Hello Stefano, thank you so much for choosing to travel with us! We’re delighted you enjoyed Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the unforgettable nights in Serengeti. Omary and Sam appreciate your kind words. We’re glad your Zanzibar stay was memorable. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure!
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Email Witold | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great guide in-depth knowledge of animals
We spent a weekend (four people, Friday to Sunday) in Mikumi National Park, and everything related to the wildlife and overall park experience was fantastic. Our guide, Louis, was truly passionate about his work. He never rushed through the park or pressured us to move on quickly. We could sit quietly in one spot for up to 45 minutes, watching impalas, marabou storks, zebras, and gnus with the engine turned off, while Louis explained their mating and foraging behaviors in fascinating detail.
He showed us lions, elephants, bulls, and giraffes—all at the same relaxed pace, sharing a wealth of knowledge at every turn. It was also amazing to learn about the savanna’s plant life: trees that produce alcoholic fruit, trees with slick bark, towering baobabs, and much more.
Louis always found the perfect spots to observe wildlife without disturbing the animals or making us feel unsafe. He answered all our questions confidently, and when he didn’t know something, he openly admitted it—something we greatly appreciated. His humility and dedication stood out and made the experience truly special.
What I liked less—though it was still acceptable—was the communication with the manager of the local safari company. We were picked up at the Morogoro train station and sent off with someone we had never met, to a camp we hadn’t been told about in advance. The camp was quite basic: the air in the lodges was musty, and the food was average. This part of the service could definitely be improved.
That said, if you ask me whether I’d recommend Zapisa African Safaris—absolutely. They have fantastic guides who are knowledgeable, respectful, and genuinely love what they do.
Reply from Zepisa African Safaris
Posted on Jul 26, 2025Dear Witold,
Thank you very much for choosing Zepisa African Safaris for your recent adventure in Mikumi National Park, and for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your safari and that our guide, Louis, contributed to such a memorable wildlife experience. Louis and all our guides are passionate about sharing the beauty and wonders of Tanzania, and it is always wonderful to hear that this passion comes through.
We appreciate your kind words about Louis’s in-depth knowledge and respectful approach to guiding through the park. Taking the time to observe wildlife in a relaxed and undisturbed manner is at the heart of our safari philosophy. Your praise means a lot to our team.
Regarding the organization, we thank you for acknowledging our efforts in planning your trip within your budget and time frame. We understand that accommodation is an important part of your safari, and the camp you stayed at is indeed among the most popular within Mikumi National Park. We rarely receive complaints about it, but we always strive to improve our levels of service. This is why, in every quote, we clearly mention accommodation alternatives—ranging from budget to luxury lodges—so that our guests can choose what best suits their preferences and budget. Every aspect of your safari, including accommodation and activities, is tailored to fit your requests and agreed budget.
We understand that being picked up by someone you had never met before may have felt surprising. As Zepisa African Safaris operates with a large and experienced team, we assign staff and guides based on experience and availability for each tour. Prior to your trip, we provide the name and contact number of your dedicated guide to keep you informed. We regret any confusion and assure you this is part of our coordination efforts to maintain a smooth travel experience. Your feedback is highly valuable, and we will review our communications to ensure future guests feel even more confident and comfortable at every step of their journey.
Thank you again for recommending Zepisa African Safaris. Your trust and suggestions are essential for us as we strive to provide the best possible experiences for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you again and promise to work on the points you raised for an even better experience next time.
The Zepisa African Safaris Team