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Maasai Wanderings
- Located In:
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $280 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Dr. Marina Hannen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Experience
My husband and I toured with Maasai Wanderings this last September. Our itinerary included Tarangire Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and two days in Zanzibar. This was our third time in Africa and second time with Maasai Wanderings (we first toured w/ them in 2010). This company offers an exquisite, unforgettable and unique Safari experience. They are very professional, serious a/b their business and very personable. Many thanks go to our exceptional guide Muba Mkwepo, Devita and the company owner Donna Duggan. Through the years we’ve recommended Maasai Wanderings to many of our friends and acquaintances and we will continue to do so. It is a unique experience. We hope to return in not so far future.
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Email Abbye O. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream honeymoon with great camps & guides!
My husband and I just returned from our honeymoon in Tanzania and we were blown away by Maasai Wandering. First, we did two days of game drives in Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater with Ali, and he was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable, kind, and skilled. Not only was he a great guide in the parks, he was also such a patient and great resource in telling us more about Maasai & Tanzanian cultures, which we thoroughly enjoyed hearing about.
Next, we headed to the Serengeti where we stayed at Ehlane Plains Camp. We were stunned by the camp, and even more so, by the staff. We can't say enough positive things about our guide, Abu. His breadth of knowledge about everything from the animals (including birds), to their tracks, calls, and behaviors, was outstanding and continuously impressed us. He was a true professional, which was also evidenced by his command of where to go and when in order to get our best chances of seeing the extraordinary things the Serengeti has to offer. He also has an amazing eagle eye -- spotting a sleeping leopard in a rock formation from hundreds of meters off & a pride of lions that were barely a speck in the distance. We saw more -- and learned more -- during our time with Abu than we ever could have hoped or imagined. But more than anything, he was just a great person to spend our 4 days of game driving with. The rest of the staff at Ehlane were no different. The manager was extremely attentive and kind, and we had a great time talking with him by the fire. He clearly took great pride in his work, and was the consummate host of the camp. The chef stunned us with his culinary skills in such a remote location.
In light of how gorgeous the setting is at Ehlane -- the camp, the tents, and all of the amenities, as well as the landscape around the camp -- it's hard to believe the staff could outshine such a location, but that they did. Thank you for making our honeymoon truly the trip of a lifetime.
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Email Beverly Dvorak | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Godwin Ngashway & Clement M'bezi ar experienced, educated guides of animals, plants and the area.
We were a group of 8 with two guides: Godwin Ngushway and Clement M'Bezi. They were very informative and very informative as to the animals, the area we drove through plus the plant life. Our safari was for 9 days in several camps and each one better than the next. Every day was filled with being educated by our two guides as we left Kilimanjaro to northern Serengeti. Stayed in several tented camps and an inn; stopped at a Maasai village to visit a school; traveled Tarangire National Park, Ngorongro Crater and central and northern Serengeti. Along the way our guides were able to spot animals before we were even aware of them; they gave us pertinent information on the habit of the animal or bird; also interesting growth information as to plants and trees. Godwin and Clement worked so well together and between them we looked forward to what we would see and learn about each coming day. They made our trip fantastic. These two gentlemen were a delight to be guided by and an asset to Maasai Wanderings.
Email Peter & Sue | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari
Our safari was arranged by a UK tour operator who picked Maasai Wanderings for the Safari part of our holiday. This was an excellent choice.
From beginning to end of our 9 day safari our driver Barake was amazing. His care and attention to making our game drives comfortable was superb. His knowledge of the wildlife and passion for the country and community could not be faulted. Barake's driving and game spotting skills were amazing and he would go that extra mile (literally) to ensure we had great experiences. He cleaned the vehicle every day and made sure we had a supply of chilled water. We have some amazing photos to remind us of our fantastic safari experiences. We would have no hesitation in recommending MW and of course our driver Barake to anyone wanting to have an unforgettable safari experience. Best wishes to Donna and the whole team.
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Email Jim S. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Service that was above and beyond!
We had an unforgettable experience on our safari in no small part to our incredible guide, Kareem. His combination of knowledge of the animals and area along with his attention to detail for customer service was beyond reproach. The entire staff was exemplary and worked tirelessly to make our stay the absolute best it could be. I was incredibly grateful and impressed by the efforts Donna and her crew made to reunite us with our luggage that missed our international connection, having it reach us in the Serengeti in less than a half a day after finally arriving in Africa. I was thoroughly impressed by the entire organization and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone.
Email The Long Family | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous !
We are now relaxing in Zanzibar after spending 6 nights on safari with MW. From the moment Simon collected us from Kilimanjaro airport late at night we knew we were going to have a great time. His care and attention was amazing. He knew where to look for animals and we saw them all ! He was fabulous with our teenagers and was very knowleagable about the animals . He answered all our questions and made sure we were looked after in all our camps. The whole trip ran seamlessly. Thankyou Simon and MW.
Email Andy & Elizabeth | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely amazing safaris
We have had the most amazing safari experience with Maasai wanderings.
From the first contact with Donna the communication, information and service was first class.
Nothing prepared us though for the amazing experience we had.
Our guide Amos was brilliant he gave us 6 days of fantastic safaris, his knowledge, tracking skills were amazing and he clearly has a passion for Tanzania its people and it’s animals. Each day we had amazing close up encounters with Lions, Elephants, Leopards and loads of other wild life. We cannot thank Amos enough for giving us such sa wonderful time he is a fantastic person. On safari we stayed at 3 camps in Total One in Tarangire National Park one close to Ngorongoro crater and one in Serengeti park. All were Excellent but the 2 Nasika camps owned by Maasai wanderings were Exceptional, The great staff at these camps went out of there way to make sure we had the most amazing time. The level of service and the genuinely friendly welcome each day made us feel like we were staying with Family.
We are now relaxing in Zanzibar on a fabulous beach and lovely hotel Pongwe beach again organised by Maasai wanderings and it is so relaxing it is the perfect end to an amazing holiday.
Anyone looking for an amazing safari experience i can 100% recommend Maasai wanderings to you All there staff we met were outstanding and they will do all they can to make your holiday fantastic.
You just give them idea of what you like and they put together great packages for You.
Thanks once again to Donna and all her great staff and especially Amos for giving us such a wonderful holiday and fantastic memories.
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Email Mark | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
First class and an amazing experience!
The service and communication from booking to arrival and throughout our stay from Donna and her team, was first class. We started off in Arusha for 7 days - Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti (and then 7 days in Zanzibar) - and the guides were all perfect - professional, knowledgeable and friendly, particularly important as we travelled with our 3 children, ensuring they were always engaged and involved, with every need taken care of. The highlight was undoubtedly the Serengeti and the excellent Kaskaz camp, where our guide, Frank, was truly outstanding.
We've done a number of safaris and travels across Africa and will be definitely returning to Maasai Wanderings again - and hopefully soon!
Email Katie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely incedible safari experience
From the moment we were in contact with Maasai Wanderings to the moment we finished our tour, the service was exceptional. Every touch point of the safari completely exceeded our expectations. Our guide was absolutely fantastic, so generous and knowledgeable. There wasn’t a question we asked that he didn’t know whether it be about the animals, birds or Tanzanian culture. The safari ran seamlessly. All the staff at the camps were so hospitable and welcoming, the safari car was cleaned and spotless every day and managing the itinerary in the initial stages was such an easy process. Everywhere we stayed with Maasai Wanderings was fantastic and every part of the trip totally exceeded our expectations. We would definitely recommend this incredible experience. You receive 5 star service, facilities and accommodation without the hefty price tag. Thank you Maasai Wanderings for the trip of a lifetime.
Email Don | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant large tick for the bucket list
We arranged our holiday through Holidays Please on line and on the phone. We dealt with Paul Seaman who advised and suggested the itinerary which was a complete success. Maasai Wanderings were our safari company based on Arusha. To say we had a great time would be under selling it. Simon who guided us was unbelievable and at the end of the trip we left him as a friend at Kilimanjaro Airport. His knowledge and uncanny knack of producing the goods was excellent. His care for us, the wildlife and others on safari was outstanding. We had no reason to contact Maasai Wanderings directly other than to commend them and their staff. The staff at Nasikia Migration camp were particularly superb. It would be remiss if me not to mention Expedito, again a friend it was hard to say goodbye to. Couldn’t recommend this business any more. Thank you Maasai Wanderings.