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Great Escape Trails
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Willy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Patient, fully of knowledge, and vision like a hawk
Our tour with Great Escape trails was exceptional.. Communications before our arrival were handle well and in a timely fashion. Right from our pick up at the airport, our guide Tom was always very punctual . Eager to please and a book of knowledge. Our accommodations were all very nice, clean and staff at all resorts over the top.. helpful happy and loving people .. I would definitely go back to Tanzania, and I highly recommend Great Escape Trails as a safari guide or for any other touring you would like to do. culture tours, orphanages etc..
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Email Angela | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One of the best trips of my life
What is not to love, when you are on safari an amazing guide like Thomas, experiencing some of the best wildlife encounters and beautiful nature scenes and then retiring to great lodges nestled in African bush.
We had an amazing five days in Tanzania steered by Thomas our host. He spared nothing to ensure that we were comfortable while on the road and also got to see wild animals. We encountered lions, ostriches, jackals, warthogs, elephants, antelopes, giraffes, crocodiles, wildebeest and very many different birds. (We are birding enthusiasts and were very happy that Thomas is well informed on the various species and travels with a book on birds in his jeep)
I am happy to say that our trip only had pleasant surprises, like the bottle of wine, roses, chocolates and cake on my birthday!!!!
I recommend Great Escape Trails with no reservations!
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Email jarek | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The website is in line with the offer
A 4-day safari with an overnight stay in the Serengeti Park is a great offer for those bored with sunbathing in the "nearby" Zanzibar. If you want to see Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro 4 days is the minimum (the shorter option does not make sense). Great Escspe Trails is a small company but it is made up of a very nice team. The trip went as planned (maybe except for one accommodation, which we regretted a bit because it was located at the viewpoint on Ngorongoro / we were informed about the lack of availability of the place at the start of the safari, instead we stayed in a more distant and probably slightly cheaper but also comfortable place). The car that we traveled was not the first youth, but in terms of cleanliness and technical condition without major complaints (cars used by Safari companies are usually Toyota Land Cruiser J70 before and after lift, we came across the original version of this vehicle). A guide with several years of experience was the strongest point of the entire Safari. In our opinion, the price-quality ratio was a plus. Safari is definitely an unforgettable experience, although we also heard telephone reports of boredom on the spot…. ("Zebras and zebras everywhere ..."), "unfortunately" there are no nightclubs on the Serengeti ...
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Email Edward James | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgorten Moment with Great Escape Trials
We booked Lemosho 8 days route at the end of December 2021. We were met at the airport for pick up and everything went smoothly even one of our flights were delayed after midnight. Our guide Tuliza was patient, positive, very supportive and motivational. Each day the guide kept us informed about our progress and made sure we were well fed and hydrated. Also the assistant guide Joseph did an amazing job by encouraging us, entertaining us during trekking. Both were very professional and responsible. I can't say enough good things about them and the rest of the crew at Great Escape Trails Food was plentiful, delicious and hot everyday. Private toilet was a huge plus. I highly recommend this company as they made our journey comfortable (even in rainy days!) and doable as possible on our budget. Thank you for making our dream come true: reaching the Uhuru Peak and going down safely!
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Email Alvin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Anderson went above and beyond to ensure an unforgettable experience.
My wife and I booked a 4 day 3 night safari, taking us through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park. Our tour operator was Anderson and he provided an amazing safari experience.
We attended the safari immediately after a 7 day Kilimanjaro hike, and it was a very welcome change of pace. We saw all of the big five as well as plenty of iconic wild animals. The most amazing thing was how close the animals would approach our vehicle. At many points in the trip elephants and lions came almost within touching distance. Anderson was very proactive in finding best spots to observe as many animals as possible. At the same time Anderson was flexible with accommodating any changes or preferences we had. During the middle of the safari we had to get a COVID-19 PCR test in the middle of the Serengeti, which Anderson went out his way to coordinate.
For lodging we opted for the mid range package, which included two nights in a hotel and one night of glamping. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner were all included and each meal was delicious. The glamping in Serengeti was definitely the highlight of the lodging. At some point in the night we even heard hyenas laughing!
In terms of communication, Issa at Great Escape did a great job communicating via email and WhatsApp. He was very responsive and helped with any questions we had.
Overall Great Escape coordinated an unforgettable experience, while also providing great value for money.
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Email Stefi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Best Travel Experience
It was worth the wait for our return to Tanzania as Cornel was better than any other guide we have been with on safari. In the planning phase, Tom our contact person was the best. He helped with loads of information that helped us prepare well in these COVID 19 times. The six days of safari through Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Conservation were the African adventure we were looking for. We tracked wildlife in the parks during the day and then camped in the open jungles! It was very exciting to hear wild animals outside our tent! Cornel is one of the best animal trackers because we managed to see countless wild animals and bird. This trip is the best travel experience.
Email Caroline | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Ultimate Safari Experience
Thomas of Great Escape Trails gave us the ultimate safari experience. The 5 days safari was well planned and flowed very smoothly from our pick-up at KIA by Thomas and the actual safari. We saw all the big 5 plus many more in the 5 days we were with Thomas in Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. He was excellent company and a master tracker, knowing where we would find wild game. We were impressed by his knowledge of the birds and wild animals teaching us so much about their habits and behaviors in the bush. He knew them all and also shared so much about Tanzania.
His choice of lodges was better than we expected for the mid-range package. With outstanding service and very comfortable rooms.
I would not hesitate to book another trip with Thomas!
Thomas Nina my tour guide was so knowledgeable about the animals and terrain throughout my experienc
The experience was truly one of the greatest adventures I’ve ever been on throughout all my travels around the world. My guide was a wealth of knowledge which he shared with me throughout my journey. There wasn’t a moment when something wasn’t happening. I was able to observe the big 5 hunt take care of their young.
The cook was top notch and always prepared every meal with delight. I also enjoyed the accommodations sleeping outside in tents, telling stories around the campfire.
I truly highly recommended without reservation
Email Lorri Collins | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent, professional, value for money, exciting, ticked all the boxes
Tom was a very professional guide with amazing knowledge of the animals, habitat and Tanzania in general. Every day was an exciting adventure and we had incredible experiences seeing a wildebeest being born and lions mating, to name just a couple. We were also blown away by the fact that we were travelling along with no animals in sight, and suddently Tom would hone in on something spectacular for us to see. Our comfort and wellbeing in the vehicles and the various camps was well catered for, in fact far exceeded expectations. In fact I had booked to do another tour as I so enjoyed the first, but unfortunately Covid 19 appeared and that dashed my plans for the time being. I have no hesitation in recommending Tom as an extraordinary guide, with a great command of the English language and a fun sense of humour who will ensure you have the experience of a lifetime
Email carolyn Mason | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience with a Fantastic Tour Guide
My best friend and I went on an Adventure of a Life Time to Africia and we were certainly not let down. Made the experience even more enjoyable with our Wonderful tour guide (Thomas NINA). Thom was a wealth of knowledge and a great character. He made sure we had an Authentic Africian experience that we would never forget, but along with his vibrant nature (there were a lot of laughs) there was also a serious side to Thom and safety was his number one priority. I would highly recommend 'Great Escape Trials' as they were very reasonably priced and customer service was brilliant. I have fond memories of Africa and all the Amazing animals we got to see which seemed surreal, Oh and yummy African food was delish.
