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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 Alex | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Trip of a Lifetime!
My first Tanzania trip was with Maasai Wanderings 11 years ago. Donna and Nas were so amazing then, when I finally decided to tackle Mt. Kilimanjaro, there was no doubt in my mind I would be working with them again. What initially would have been a mere 8-day trip turned into 3 weeks of awe-inspiring experience.
Anna, who arranged our itinerary was extremely responsive and after hearing of our interests, created the perfect itinerary.
My first leg of the trip was to hike Mt Kilimanjaro. As a solo female hiker, my chief guide, Holson, and his team of porters made me feel safe during the hike and at camp. They were courteous, funny and very respectful. Second week, I met a friend who joined me in Arusha to begin our amazing 8-day tour that included Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. We saw so many animals including all of the 'Big 5'. Some of my favorite viewings were baby elephants playing in the water and Wildebeest migration. Our guide and driver, Godwin, was so knowledgeable about all the animals, their behavior and overall history of the parks, we were fortunate to get some of the best education of the wild life.
After an incredible experience of climbing Mt. Kili and enjoying the animals, we flew off to Zanzibar for a 4-day relaxation on the beach.
These places were incredible on their own, however, Anna, Donna, Holson, Godwin and the rest of the team definitely enhanced the experience with their knowledge and great customer service. I would highly recommend them and look forward to going back for the third time!
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Email Sharon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Experience - Saw SO MANY Animals
We decided on Maasai Wanderings based on a friend's recommendation. We were amazed at the variety and number of animals that we saw. We chose a private safari. Our guide, Godwin, picked us up at the airport and explained so much about the animals eating, mating, and migration habits. We were able to get really close to many animals and saw hunting, eating and mating activity. We stayed 5 nights in lodges and 3 nights in tents. We visited Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. If I had it to do over, I might have only picked 3 parks and stayed at least 2 nights in each location - but we requested all 4 parks, and they scheduled exactly what we requested. We enjoyed the visit to a Maasai village, truly an amazing experience. The trip of a lifetime.
The perfect honeymoon trip
As part of our honeymoon we have just completed a 5 day safari with Maasai Wanderings, booked through Safari and Beach. During our safari we were accompanied and driven by Yunus. We just wanted to pass on our thanks to both Maasai Wanderings and to Yunus for helping to make our time so brilliant.
From the moment we were collected at Kilimanjaro airport until the time we were dropped off at Seronera, we were impressed with the organisation and preparation. Everything had been planned and accounted for and we didn't have to ask for anything. Yunus was fantastic throughout; he was so informative, friendly and welcoming and made it his mission to help us see and do everything we had dreamt of on safari. We really have have the most wonderful start to our honeymoon and we leave Tanzania with some wonderful memories and a new friend.
We will not hesitate to recommend Maasai Wanderings to our friends and family, and hope to be back ourselves in the not too distant future!
Email Ruth | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most incredible experience
My 3 friends and I booked a safari through Masai Wanderings for January/February this year. To say this was a trip of a lifetime is an understatement! It is something that we have all longed to do and so chose our tour operator wisely, and we really cannot thank them enough. From the moment we landed to drop off, we were looked after. Our tour guide (Muba) was incredible, not only is he an experienced tour guide and driver but he is a photographer too so he was always on hand to mop up all our photographic mistakes! Words really cannot describe just how incredible this trip was, so much so, I am already looking into another one using Masai Wanderings! Highly recommended by my whole group!!
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Email Nav | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic safari experience
We booked a 6 day Tanzania safari with Masai Wanderings and would highly recommend them. When researching the trip we investigated many different companies, but Masai Wanderings stood out for their very friendly, honest and knowledgable service. Our guide Kwaru was great and with him we toured Tarangire (staying one night at the lovely Sangaiwe tented lodge) and then Ngorogoro crater (staying at Endoro lodge, a lovely lodge set in beautiful grounds). We then caught a small plane to the Northern Serengeti to stay at Kaskaz Mara, the highlight of our trip. This is a perfect "Out of Africa" setting, with luxury tents (with super comfortable beds and hot showers) overlooking the plains. At night the wildebeest and animal noises ensure you don't forget you are in Africa, and the staff (Charles and his team) are friendly and very attentive. We were not expecting much from the food given the camp's remote location, but the Chef consistently prepared delicious and inventive meals. Our guide John took us on game drives in a fantastic open top vehicle, stocked with cold drinks and beer ! He was flexible enough to work around our requirements, and we were lucky enough to see the wildebeest migration across the Mara river. We wished we could have stayed longer but left promising to return, and won't be forgetting this trip for a long time to come. If you are unsure about whether to book with Masai Wanderings - don't be. Donna and the team will ensure you have the trip of a lifetime.
Email Ray and Jan Anderson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Trip of a Lifetime
From the first contact when planning our safari, what we were wanting was the most important thing for Maasai Wanderings. Donna worked out a fantastic 10 day safari for us which included Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and two parts of the Serengeti. From start to finish everything went like clockwork. Chris was an absolute fabulous guide. His friendliness, knowledge, driving and professionalism were top notch and he made our trip. The welcome in the camps we got was fantastic and the staff made us feel at home from our first moment with them so thank you to Pietro, Expedito, Hassan, Muddy and all the others who made us feel so special. The food was terriffic so thank you to those wonderfully trained chefs.On top of all that we also got to tick off another bucket list item with a balloon flight over the Serengeti - just wonderful. And then there were the animals of Africa. Just superb. I don't know how many safari guests get to see 3 cheetahs take down a three quarter grown wildebeest but it is an experience that even the nature shows can't prepare you for.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Maasai Wanderings as a superb company to do a safari with.
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Email Alissa Haslam | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari!
We used Masaai Wanderings on a recent trip to East Africa and can't say enough good things about them. They put together a wonderful 7-day itinerary in response to what we were looking for and included parts of the Serengeti, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and Lake Manyara. Our guide Chris was very knowledgable about the region and the wildlife which greatly enhanced the trip. The accommodations were all unique and added so much to our experience. The company was very easy to work with and responsive throughout the entire planning process - I highly recommend them for any future trips.
Email Ellen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Maasai Wanderings - excellent from start to finish.
I was with a group of 10 -Team Lammergeier- who recently climbed , Kili and followed up with a short safari.
I honestly believe that the 8 of us who made it to the summit, did so because we were so well looked after by the Maasai Wanderings guides and porters. They were just extraordinary- so hard working, dedicated and most of all, kind. The food was excellent and plentiful. The organisation superb. They have a sixth sense about how each person is feeling and fairing at any given point- and I always felt that my wellbeing was their number 1 priority. I can't thank Holson, Bahati, Gerald, Hezron and Emile and all the mgumu enough... for the experience of a lifetime. 'Mama' will never forget them!
Also, Issa who was our Safari driver and guide was excellent.
No need to look further. I would recommend Maasai Wanderings to anyone travelling to Tanzania.
Email Amanda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari with Maasai
We had an amazing five day Safari with Maasai over Xmas. Mohammed our guide was so knowledgeable, courteous, friendly and a superb driver. He really knew his stuff and always seemed to get us to right place at the right time. We covered a distance of 2500 km over the five days but it was fine as we saw literally every animal possible and had such a great adventure. All of the lodges we stayed in were fantastic, great staff and great quality accommodation. I would really recommend this company very highly, and thanks to Mohammed for making our trip so fantastic.
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Email May & Matthieu | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
Thank you Richard, our guide. It was a wonderful safari. We have a lot pictures in our head and in our camera.
We advice Maasai Wanderings.