Mazingira Eco - Friendly Safari Guides & Sales
Mazingira
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2007)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $225 to $1,001 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Marissa | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was very funny and kind, I have nothing bad to say about him, even loved the interesting facts.
It was a very pretty and entertaining experience. I loved the drivers as well as the scenery. From the genuine kindness from all the workers, to the beautiful animals!
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Email Kenya | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
So kind and caring
The employees were very nice and payed attention to us. I always felt safe and cared for.
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Email Rafiki Outreach | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Friendly, helpful, answered all our questions in a timely manner.
Just finished a 2 day safari with Mazingira Eco Friendly safaris out to Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. It was a beautiful experience! Jacob was very helpful setting up a safari camp for our volunteer group of 20 and stuck to our tight budget. Our guides David, Tom, and Daniel were knowledgeable, happy, and fun to be around! Would definitely recommend Mazingira and plan to travel with Mazingira again in the future.
Very professional and hardworking
We loved our tour with Mazingira Safaris and our tour guide Simon. They were very professional and punctual, and worked extremely hard over long hours to give us the best experience possible. We would definitely recommend again!
A 'once in a life time' holiday that we really want to do again!
From start to finish, our experience with Mazingira was first class. The detailed information we received in the booking process was really useful. Prior to booking, Florida answered all our questions (however silly they may have seemed!) promptly and with ample detail. She was not pushy during this time but helped us to make a clear, well-informed decision to book with them. Communication was excellent and on arrival the organisation of our trip was seamless. We were introduced to our guide via WhatsApp before our departure and when we arrived our guide, lucas, was there to greet us. He kept us informed of our itinerary and explained clearly what we would be doing each day. His enthusiasm and knowledge of the local area and wildlife was boundless and again , no question was too silly! He was fascinating and a wonderful guide to have take us through this amazing experience. We were fortunate enough to see all the wildlife we had hoped, in abundance. Every day seemingly greater than the last! The accommodation was delightfully luxurious and the carefully planned destinations enabled us to see the greatest sights in the most relaxed and beautiful surroundings
All the staff were incredibly helpful and approachable. They made our stay a delight.
When we encountered difficulties, due to our airline changing the flights, the team at mazingira once again supported us to find and reach alternative accommodation. We couldn't have asked for a greater team. It really was the holiday of a lifetime and I would recommend this company without exception.
Email EVA | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super company super guide, Simon!
Mazingira how to clear website, and was very responsive from the beginning. They had answers to all of our questions about the Safari specifically and Tanzania generally. We also got a good price. Our tour guide, Simon, was exceptional. We saw all of the big five, and all the other animals we wanted to see. On multiple occasions he was the original person to spot lions, a rhino, or a leopard that no one else had yet found. He truly understands these habitats. He was also especially knowledgeable about the animals, the trees and flowers, and other general questions about Tanzania and the economy. He always arrived early and offered to stay accommodate any changes to the itinerary. He remained professional, kind, and helpful which was wonderful to have in a guide. The schedule of the tour was very clear and when we had a last minute change Mazingira adjusted the whole calendar to accommodate at no extra cost. Also they provided transport to and from the airport. Would highly highly recommend Mazingira tours and Simon specifically!
Email IGNACIO | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, attentive and passionate people with strong knowledge about Tanzania
My wife and I hired Mazingira for a 7-day safari tour as part of our honeymoon. We had a memorable experience with the company and we would definitely recommend it for any person thinking about visiting the Tanzanian national parks, especially honeymooners. They were reliable, supportive, passionate about safaris and made sure we had an amazing experience. All the meals were prepared were delicious and picked great accommodations in the national Parks. To prepare the trip, we asked several questions before arriving and we always got answers fast. During the trip, we just relaxed after seeing that Mazingira had everything under control. Special mention to Johari and Simon to make our Safari an unforgettable trip!
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Email Bret Curtis | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cares deeply about your experience
Jacob and his team genuinely care about your experience. My son and I climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, lead by a team of guides & Porters. Jacob attends to all the details and oversees everything. Easy to communicate and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend their services.
Email Ella | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable, attentive, professional and fun!
We had an incredible time on our 8 day safari through Tanzania and Kenya organised by the fabulous team at Mazingira.
Before we even got to Africa, we had extremely responsive and professional service from the amazing Johari, who was very helpful in organising our private safari to our every need, down to the last detail. She provided many options, gave great suggestions and responded to all my messages in an extremely timely manner.
When we arrived in Arusha, she met us at the hotel we were staying at the night prior to beginning our safari, to welcome us and brief us on what to expect. The next morning, we were then met by Lucas, our tour guide, and hopped in the car bright and early, heading to our first stop - Tarangire National Park. Throughout the safari, we also visited Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park and finally Amboseli National Park in Kenya.
I don't have enough positive words to talk about our experience with Mazingira. Lucas was the best tour guide! He was so knowledgeable, flexible, attentive and professional. He had an in-depth understanding of the wildlife and ecosystems, and was truly passionate about sharing his knowledge and promoting environmental conservation. This made our time on safari so much more interesting. His knowledge also allowed us to see all different types of animal behaviour. Lucas is also very charismatic and easy to get along with. We shared many laughs and deep conversations whilst on the road and sharing meals together. It was such a pleasure to get to know Lucas, and share long days with him.
The accommodation and food throughout the trip was to a very high standard. I am vegetarian, and this was very well catered for throughout the duration of our safari. The highlight was definitely Embalakai Authentic Camp in the heart of Serengeti. We watched baboons sitting in palm trees, giraffe and zebra roam the hills and even a cheetah run across the horizon, all from the deck of our tent. The night was filled with the sounds of hippos and hyenas calling and feeding. The food at the Camp was also phenomenal.
I am so glad that I organised our trip through a small, local tour agency, that is focused on the environment and sustainability. We can't thank Lucas and Johari enough for the once-in-a-lifetime experience we had on safari.
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Email MANJULA | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable, professional, responsive. Highly recommend Solomon who was our guide. We got
Mazingira was very responsive to all our requests. The accommodations were excellent and we saw amazing wildlife at close quarters. The company is very reliable and the driver/ guide Solomon was excellent. Would highly recommend Mazingira.