We Live To Explore!!
Destiny Explorers
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2023)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $350 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Stefan-Robert Sfecla | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
best choice ever
Our safari trip was amazing from start to finish. Every day was a well-planned adventure, and we were even lucky enough to witness the Great Migration passing - a true highlight of the journey. The car was comfortable, and the accommodations were great; we never felt like anything was missing and had everything we needed throughout the trip.
A huge part of what made it so seamless was our guide, David. He is experienced, a great driver who made us feel safe at all times, and incredibly knowledgeable about every animal and bird. Beyond his expertise, he’s just a genuinely warm and friendly person who is easy to chat with.
An unforgettable journey all around - highly recommended!
Reply from Destiny Explorers
Posted on Sep 30, 2026Dear Stefan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a beautiful review of your safari experience.
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your journey was amazing from start to finish and that everything from the accommodations to the comfort of your vehicle met your needs perfectly.
Witnessing the Great Migration is always a breathtaking moment, and we are so glad you were able to experience that spectacular highlight firsthand.
I will be sure to pass along your incredibly kind words to David. He takes great pride in his work, and hearing that his expertise, safe driving, and warm personality made such a meaningful impact on your trip will mean the world to him.
Thank you for choosing us (Destiny Explorers) to guide you on this unforgettable journey, and for your high recommendation. We would love nothing more than to welcome you back to East Africa for another adventure in the future.
Warm regards, Issa Hamisi
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Email Matthias Damm | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent organization. Individual requests were accommodated without any hassle. A perfect tour, ju
We searched Safari Bookings for a longer tour featuring the highlights of the migration, tree-climbing lions, and horseback riding, and found Destiny Explorers to offer the best value for the money. We were able to easily extend the tour package to 12 days. We were also able to adjust the accommodations without any issues. The tour itself went 100 percent smoothly. There were a few minor issues with the vehicles. The first one broke down after just one day, and the second one wasn’t up to the task. But that didn’t detract from the trip. We’ve traveled through southern Africa several times before and wanted to escape the mass tourism that is, unfortunately, very prevalent in Tanzania. Our driver, Nico, understood this after just a short time. Even though we didn’t always follow all the other vehicles, we saw everything we wanted to see. The selected lodges were all great. We highly recommend the Tarangire Simba Lodge. Here, we suggest taking a day to relax—not going on a safari, but simply enjoying the lodge and the animals. We also recommend a walking safari in Tarangire. All in all, a fantastic experience. The only downsides were the mass tourism (of which we were, unfortunately, also a part) and the often reckless driving of other tour operators, such as Tanzania Specialist. We can wholeheartedly recommend Destiny Explorers.
Reply from Destiny Explorers
Posted on Sep 27, 2026Dear Matthias,
Thank you for choosing Destiny Explorers and for sharing your experience. We’re delighted that your custom 12-day tour went so smoothly overall and that Nico took such great care to tailor your game drives away from the heavy traffic.
Thank you as well for your grace regarding the vehicle swap ensuring your safety and comfort is always our priority when hiccups occur. Your feedback on Tarangire Simba Lodge and the walking safari is spot on, and we know future guests will appreciate the recommendation.
We truly appreciate your high recommendation and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Best regards,
The Destiny Explorers Team
Email W Teel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience to Remember
We booked our safari which include various locations in Tanzania for game drives, and concluded in Zanzibar with a "blue safari" Prior to our arrival I was able to easily communicate with Destiny Explorers. They answered any questions we had. I did ask a question in regards to local currency (Tanzanian Shillings) if we would need to have some and I was told yes. So we did currency exchange upon arrival at the airport as it was not available in USA. Our guide, Nicholaus, or as he had us to call him "Nico" was AMAZING. He was with us the whole time of our game drives. He was very knowledgeable about the animals and the tribes. We learned so many things about the animals and the cultures of the different areas we were in. Our guide only took us to local shops for souvenirs so the money stayed in the tribes, which we preferred. All of the accommodations through out our journey were great. All the staff at the various locations were very friend and helpful. We always felt safe. Throughout our trip it was easy to contact Destiny Explorers. They always responded quickly with any questions or concerns we had. The only negative things I have to say is we could have done without getting the shillings. It seemed like the preferred currency was USD that may be a result of the choices of our guide, I do not know, with that being said we would not have wasted the time and resources on shillings had we known this. We had such high expectations after spending so much time with Nico, we were quite disappointed the first day in Zanzibar when we were handed off to multiple people for roughly a 2 hour activity which did not go as described in our itinerary. I contacted Destiny Explorers and the next day we had the same guide throughout our 8 hour excursion that day. Overall we were very satisfied with Destiny Explorers.
Reply from Destiny Explorers
Posted on Sep 26, 2026Hello Whisper,
Thank you so much for your thorough and thoughtful review. We are thrilled to hear that your safari journey, the local tribe visits, and your stay at the lodges met all your expectations. Nico is indeed an exceptional guide, and we will proudly share your high praise with him for making your time in the bush so rich and educational.
We deeply understand the shift in experience you felt when transitioning from the intimate bond formed with Nico during the safari to the multi-agent style of the coast. After days with a single trusted guide, being passed between handlers can feel jarring. We are glad our team was able to step in immediately to assign a dedicated guide for your full-day excursion in Zanzibar, but we take your feedback to heart to make that initial coastal transition far smoother.
Thank you as well for your clear note on USD vs. Tanzanian Shillings; while local currency can be useful in smaller villages, we will refine our pre-trip advice so guests don't waste precious time or exchange fees unnecessarily. We are truly grateful for your trust in Destiny Explorers.
Warm regards,
The Destiny Explorers Team.
Email Michael Teel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They did a great job with everything.
The overall vale was great. And everything was great. They answered all our questions we had. Just wish they would have made sure we would have booked a flight that we needed before we got started on our tour. But bout tours Bush and beach was awesome
Reply from Destiny Explorers
Posted on Sep 26, 2026Dear Michael,
Thank you so much for the fantastic review. We are thrilled to hear that you found great overall value with us and that both your bush safari and beach getaway were awesome.
We also really appreciate your honest feedback regarding the internal flight timing. Smooth logistics are always our top priority, and we will use your input to ensure we double-check every travel link even more seamlessly during the initial planning phase for future guests.
Thank you for choosing us for your journey, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure with us.
Warm regards, Issa
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Email Fred Wang | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A professional, attentive, flexible, reliable organizor, and a good listener
This safari was planned as early as the end of last year. Originally scheduled for mid-May, we had communicated our travel plans with several companies and gradually received responses and quotations. Larger companies responded with standardized procedures—well-established but relatively rigid—and were less enthusiastic about our customized ideas. From the outset, Isa stood out for being flexible, proactive, and genuinely open to listening. Even when some of our requests proved difficult to implement, he didn't simply dismiss them; instead, he offered thoughtful analysis and practical suggestions, leaving a strong impression on us. Later, due to our circumstances, the trip was postponed to September, and ISA actively cooperated by adjusting the itinerary—from primarily focusing on central Serengeti to first visiting the northern regions before returning to the center. As a result, we saw the Big Five, witnessed the wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River in a spectacular "river of life" scene, and even took a hot air balloon ride. The entire journey turned out to be exceptionally fulfilling. Our guide, Hussein, demonstrated outstanding professionalism throughout. He is an excellent driver, possesses extensive knowledge about wildlife and natural ecosystems, and has strong communication and coordination skills. Every evening at dinner, he would listen attentively to our feedback from the day's tour and clearly outline the next day’s schedule. Most impressively, he has sharp eyes like an eagle for spotting animals and always helped us find the best vantage points. In unexpected situations such as a flat tire, he remained calm and handled it swiftly, giving us a strong sense of security. Overall, we were quite satisfied with this experience. The only point that could be improved is the vehicle's condition, which appears somewhat outdated—there are a few cracks on the windshield and one armrest on the seat is damaged.
Reply from Destiny Explorers
Posted on Sep 21, 2026Dear Fred,
Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review! It was a true pleasure working with you from the early planning stages all the way through your rescheduled September safari. We are thrilled that the route adjustments paid off with the Mara River crossing and the Big Five, and we’ll be sure to pass your high praise along to Hussein.
He truly is an exceptional guide. We also appreciate your honest note regarding the land cruiser's condition; we are actively addressing maintenance and upgrades across our fleet. We hope to welcome you back to Tanzania in the future.
Warm regards, Issa
Email JASON | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely attentive and responsive service
We started planning our 10-day Tanzanian Safari around 18-months out. So after comparing lots of different tour operators, we selected Destiny Explorers.
We sent an initial enquiry to 3 different companies and the reply from Issa from Destiny Explorers was received first and was by far the most thorough.
After a couple more emails back and forth we started planning our custom itinerary. Issa was great with suggestions and always replied with updates or changes very quickly.
We felt very happy with our decision throughout the booking and payment process, but of course the most important part would be the tour itself.
Thankfully, the tour far exceeded our expectations. Tarimo was our guide and he knows Tanzania's Safari parks backwards. He get a hot tip about where something might be happening or even just a hunch based on past experience about where something could happen and 9 times out of 10 he delivered.
You'll read lots about how rough the roads are on the Safari trail and I can confirm that they are probably rougher than you could imagine, so you are going to want a smooth, considerate driver and Tarimo is both of these.
The accomodation that Issa selected throughout the tour was all of a high standard and the food was always tidy and plentiful.
It also goes without saying that the Wildlife experience was incredible. Multiple close encounters with lions and elephants and we also spotted 5 leopards and 4 rhinos on the tour. These are 2 of the toughest animals to spot, so 1 or 2 is usually good going but Tarimo kept putting us in the right place at the right time.
Overall, we were extremely happy with our decision to use Destiny Explorers and feel it was the perfect option for us.
We would highly recommend contacting Issa for a chat.
Reply from Destiny Explorers
Posted on Sep 18, 2026Dear Jason,
Planning this 10 days epic adventure for you and your wife was an incredible highlight for our team. Thank you so much for the glowing five-star review! We’re already counting you as a member of the Destiny Explorers family. History maker.
Kudos to Tarimo for doing an incredible job ensuring that you were safe and comfortable throughout the entire trip.
Cherish the amazing memories created together, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
Warm regards,
Issa Hamisi
Email Mel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Issa was so helpful and quick to respond to any queries we had. He planned our perfect holiday.
Our 10 day Safari was just perfect. Issa was quick to answer any questions we had and our itinerary was amazing.
Our driver Tarimo was a great, calm, knowledgeable driver with many years experience, he seemed to know where to go to find the best animal encounters.
Our accommodation over the 10 days was top notch for our mid budget trip.
We did Arusha NP, Manyara NP, Serengeti , Natron, Lake Eyasi & Tarangire NP. They were all very different but we loved them all. Our cultural day with the Hadzabe & Datoga people was wonderful and we learnt alot.
Reply from Destiny Explorers
Posted on Sep 18, 2026Dear Mel,
I am so happy to hear that we were able to meet your Tanzania safari expectations.
I am personally grateful for Mr. Tarimo's top-notch guiding and driving skills, which ensured you felt comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed your safari experience with him.
Thank you so much for traveling with us.
Asante sana,
Best regards,
Issa Hamisi
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Email Victoria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good organization and communication! Everyone is helpful, polite and professional.
The Safari in Mikum was just amazing. Gilbert and Robert are a great Team, polite and so nice. We had one of the most beautiful experiences thanks to both of them. Gilbert as a Guide was always helpful and patient I would definitely book an other safari with him. 👌🏻👏🏻The Camp lilac was nice and clean, food was delicious and everyone was so helpful there.🙏🏻
Also I think the organization is really professional and I would always recommend. Additionally: Also feld save at any time with both of them driving wich I appreciate.
Asante sana ☺️
Reply from Destiny Explorers
Posted on Sep 18, 2026Dear Victoria,
Thank you so much for the compliment. On behalf of the entire Destiny Explorers team, I am happy to hear that Gilbert and Robert did their best to ensure you had an unforgettable Mikumi safari experience with us.
We are always pleased to deliver the best experience to our clients and, most importantly, to help create unforgettable memories.
Best regards,
Issa Hamisi
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Email Daniela | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent choice.
My husband and I went on a private safari called "10 Day Twende"—eight full days of safari activities, plus one night upon arrival and another before departure. From our very first contact, Issa proved to be punctual, helpful, and reliable. The package he offered was extremely reasonably priced—almost half the cost of many other quotes we received. Everything was perfect: from our driver-guide Tarimo—who was highly experienced, kind, knowledgeable, and a safe driver—to the selected lodges and tented camps, which were beautiful and offered welcoming staff and excellent food, making us feel completely at ease. The itinerary was comprehensive and brilliantly planned, allowing us to visit stunning locations, witness breathtaking wildlife encounters, and interact with the Maasai, Hadzabe, and Datoga tribes—all truly fascinating experiences. Although the days were demanding and tiring, we always ended the evening feeling deeply satisfied. Thanks to Tarimo’s skill, we never experienced any vehicle trouble, whereas we saw dozens of broken-down cars with disappointed tourists losing precious safari time. Our greatest wish was to witness the Great Migration river crossing, and that wish came true. We are certainly delighted to have chosen Destiny Explorers.
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Reply from Destiny Explorers
Posted on Sep 18, 2026Dear Daniela,
I am so happy to hear that we were able to meet your Tanzania safari expectations.
I am personally grateful for Tarimo's top-notch guiding and driving skills, which ensured you felt comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed your safari experience with him.
Thank you so much for traveling with us and we can't wait to welcome you again in the future.
Asante sana,
Best regards,
Issa Hamisi
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Email Pavlos Kriaras | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Welcoming, helping and professional.
We did the 7-day twende safari and it was well rounded providing both great wildlife and cultural experiences. We got to see many parks( as this was our goal instead of focusing on less main parks) but we didn’t feel like we were missing on wildlife action. It’s one of the best value for money as it offers very good accommodations as well as entries in the main parks of Tanzania in a very competitive price. Our local driver, Tarimo, was also very polite, sweet and patient as well as a professional and really tried to make our experience better.
Reply from Destiny Explorers
Posted on Sep 18, 2026Dear Pavlos,
Hosting you and your partner was an absolute pleasure. Thank you for leaving us a incredible five-star review! Knowing you had a great time is why we do what we do. Here’s to many more unforgettable journeys together with Destiny Explorers.
Best regards,
Issa Hamisi