Crater Explorer Tours And Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $185 to $550 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
Email Akshat (Ash) | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Safari Trip
Our Safari trip was for 4 days and 3 nights. We did Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro crater safari which was perfectly organized by Emmanuel. He was very helpful with our demands and our needs and he responded immediately responded to our request, answered all questions, was flexible in terms of dates. He even helped me get a local sim card without any hassle which was a massive relief for me. We particularly liked the communication with the organizer.
Everything was included in the price - food, tents, transfer from Arusha, and back to Kilimanjaro airport (Emmanuel himself dropped us back in his car). 1 night in a nice hotel in Arusha before the safari, and the camping site at Panorama campsite, Simba campsite. One night we did our own private tented lodge in Serengeti and the driver dropped us and picked us up from the location which was half an hour away from the campsite.
The catering was impressive. My friend is strictly vegetarian and diabetic and the cook made sure she got her meal on time and cooked special meals for her. There were always full warm meals that were very good. We felt very comfortable because everything was really taken care of.
Thank you, Emmanuel and Crater Explorer team, for the awesome first safari experience in Tanzania.
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Email James | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A great Kilimanjaro climb followed by a wonderful Safari
Crater Explorer Tours & Safaris is great. We put together a 6 day safari ( Serengeti & Ngorongoro) and a Kilimanjaro climb. 2 big adventures and the Crater team was great. Their representative- Emanuel, was the reason we selected them. We interviewed 5 different tour groups and selected Crater because Emanuel was great to work with. He was able to clearly answer all our questions- and we had a million of them. He put together the exact packages we wanted and his prices were very good.
The group that took us up the mountain completely exceeded our expectations. At the end of each days climb we arrived to a fully set up camp complete with hot drinks and snacks. Our tent and dining are was quite comfortable and the food was great. We were so impressed with what the chef could create on the side of the mountain. And there was good fresh food throughout our 8 day trek. Our comfort and safety was constantly their concern. I highly recommend Crater Explorer Tours & Safaris and Emanuel for any and all your adventure needs. Emanuel can help you with just about anything and is a wonderful resource to have.
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Email Mila | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant organization! 3-Day Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater
Our Serengeti and Ngorongoro 3 days/2 nights safari was perfectly organized from the very beginning. Emmanuel immediately responded to our request, answered all questions, was flexible in terms of dates.
The safari itself was beyond expectations. Everything was included in the price (food, tents, transfer from / to Kilimanjaro airport, 2 nights in a nice hotel before and after safari, entrance to the national parks).
Professional driver Rocky knew where the animals were and told us a lot about each creature. Chef Salim prepared several delicious dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There were options for vegetarians.
We saw animals very close. Elephants and lions approached the car. Hyenas fought for food outside our tents in the camp. On the second night, wild buffalo and pumbas came to the camp. We saw thousands of zebras, wildebeest, huge birds, dozens of giraffes, elephants, hippos, lions, hyenas, jackals, buffalo, rhinos and many other animals, except for the leopard (next time ;)
Thank you, Emmanuel and Crater Explorer team, for the awesome first safari experience in Tanzania
DE
Email Constantin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome, organisation was perfect!
We booked 3 days/2 nights and had a great time. We can only recommend the tour. We particularly liked the communication with the organizer. We were picked up from the airport and brought back again and stayed in a very good hotel for one night before and after the safari. We didn't expect that. We heard from other safari participants who booked through another agency that they had very bad hotels or had to pay $ 50 to upgrade.
The safari itself was very nice. The catering was impressive. There were always full warm meals that were very good. We felt very comfortable because everything was really taken care of.
We saw a lot of exotic animals and got great photos and videos.
We can recommend the tour and especially this provider to everyone.
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Email Dee | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
7 night/8 day Lemosho Kilimanjaro
We feel so fortunate to have found Crater Explorer Tours And Safaris. We arrived in Arusha with plans to both climb Mt Kilimanjaro and do a safari. We interviewed several tour organizations and opted to go with Crater because of the confidence we felt in their representative Emanuel. He was professional, attentive and answered all our myriad questions.
We had a magical adventure. The crew that took us on our Kilimanjaro climb was fabulous. I’m not sure how it could have been better. Our guide, the chef and the porters were wonderful. They were fun. They were professional and surpassed all our expectations. Every time we arrived at camp, our tent was set up complete with covered alcove with table and chairs. Hot drinks and a snack were served straight away. Such a great way to end a big hike. Hot water for washing came next followed by the main meal. Speaking of food - we bought a bunch of snacks prior to leaving anticipating wanting to have something to snack on while hiking. We never got into it as they fed us remarkably well. Too well almost. There was always so much good food we feared putting weight on during the climb!
I would highly recommend Crater Explorer Tours And Safaris for all your adventurous needs in Tanzania. 5 Star for sure!
Email Peter Brunton | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A brilliant and seamless experience
Our day trip to Kilimanjaro was organised entirely by Emmanuel who ensured everything was also rated for our day. We were picked up in Arusha and then taken to Kilimanjaro for a fantastic day of walking. Emmanuel and our guide took great care of us and I definitely would recommend them to anyone.
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Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
When you're looking for a trustworthy guy - Emmanuel is your guy!
I went through my storage drawer at home in Finland today and came across a business card from soon-to-be year ago that I thought I had lost. Better late than never, I just wanted to write review for Emmanuel! I did safari in Tanzania a year ago, not through Crater Explorer but another company. I was not aware of the Crater Explorer back then, found a company before my arrival to Arusha in Internet and went with them. If I am ever to go back to Tanzania now for another safari I would most definitely choose Crater Explorer! While spending several days in Arusha before and after my safari Emmanuel was my driver and he was always so eager to help me with whatever I needed. I learned from him that he owns his own safari company as well, Crater Explorer. I wish I had known that before my safari so I would have chosen them. While I unfortunately do not have safari experience with them I wholeheartedly do believe all these five-star-reviews I read about Crater Explorer here. If I ever will get to return I am most definitely going to use this company - and in the meanwhile I would like to recommend the most professional and kind, polite, fun to be around, caring and knowledgeable safari company owner Emmanuel and his company to you! The parks and animals are amazing, and this is the company you want to experience and explore them with!
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Email Dogus Ersan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
My friends and I organized a trip with Emmanuel to Kilimanjaro and Materuni (Moshi region).
It was a great experience we met locals living in Materuni in the Moshi region we had a good local meal, we made coffee while singing I have very good memories.
Emmanuel organized everything to make this trip unforgettable (food, transport to the airport were also included in our offer).
We certainly recommended Emannuel and his entire team!
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Email Banushan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Me and my friends organised a trip with Emmanuel in Kilimandjaro and Materuni (Moshi Region).
It was great memories and we met a lot of wonderful local people working in tea plantations.
Emmanuel arranged everything to make this trip unforgettable (food, transportation to airport were also included in our offer).
We, definitely, recommanded Emannuel and his whole team !
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Email Sebastian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful experience I will always cherish!
The trip was absolutely fabulous. From the great safaris with Abdul and Ibrahim (sleeping in tents in the Serengeti-tip: don't pitch your tent right at the Edge of camp. You might not have to worry about snoring Germans, but laughing hyenas are equally noisy ..)
Then we topped it all off by Emanuel spontaneously giving us a lift to Moshi to drop off prosthetic supplies at TATCOT.
DEFINITELY a five star experience!!