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Calabash Adventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2004)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $140 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Amazing experience
Calabash exceeded our expectations and so much more. We had an amazing experience with Malisa as our tour guide - he is professional and knowledgeable on animals and Africa, you can ask him anything. Tillya was present during the start and end of the trip and accommodated us in so many ways.
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Email Vishesh Paul | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari with Calabash
we did a Tanzania trip for 11 days through Calabash Adventures. Tillya had contacted me when I posted my inquiry. obviously some doubts come, when we have not met the person, and then you have to transfer a big amount of money. But the whole experience was great. Tillya made a customized itinerary for what we needed. I had told him our budget, and I think he created the best itinerary in that. We had to make some changes to the plan, as one of my cousins could not join. Tillya was easily able to adjust that. after we reached there, our tour guide Malissa greeted us at the airport. I have not been with many tour guides, but can say with confidence that you will not find many people better than Malissa. he was awesome, and actually he made our safari so much fun, and worth remembering. we asked him questions all the time- about wildlife, their behaviors, birds, and plants. there was not one time, he did not have an answer. I can keep writing more and more about Malissa. I am sure I will try my best to go visit Tanzania again, and will plan with Calabash and Malissa again.
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Email Zach | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
May 2016 Calabash Safari
My college friend and I decided to take a safari in May of 2016. Family friends of ours who live in Tanzania recommended we use Calabash Safaris because they were affordable and a well run service. Both of these assertions were proven to be true and we are so glad we chose Calabash for our first safari experience. We were fortunate to have great weather and amazing animal sightings throughout the trip and our guide John did an wonderful job making sure everything was taken care of and that we saw as much as possible. We did Taringire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro in our 6 day safari. It was the perfect amount of time to see everything we wanted to see. The accommodations that were set up through Calabash were all great, although we did like some more than others...highlights being the coffee lodge on the rim of the Ngorogoro crater and the Safari tent in the middle of the Serengeti. No part of this trip was luxurious, but all of it was clean and comfortable and helped us better experience this beautiful country. Besides being a great guide, John also had a great personality which was important for our trip since it was just my friend and I. He added so much to our trip and by the end of it we felt like we had started a friendship. Tilya was also wonderful in the assisting with the pre-planning and was flexible and helpful with any small issues that arose. We would definitely pick Calabash for a safari again.
Email Lyn and Chris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our holiday of a lifetime - thanks to Calabash Adventures
Before we landed in Kenya to our departure, the service, support, organisation and expertise were excellent.
We sent our desired itinerary to Calabash and they came back with that and even more. This was my husbands and my first long haul adventure and I must say we were excited and a little daunted as to what to expect. But Calabashes organisational skills and expertise were apparent right from the start and put us at our ease.
After a split day in Kenya visiting the Giraffe project and David Sheldrick's elephant orphanage (both which were excellent) we flew on to Kilimanjaro where we were met but our superb guide Malisa.
Malisa then spent the next 9 days as chauffer, guide, animal spotter, bird identifier and hopefully friend. His driving skills, knowledge and infectious smile really made our holiday, he soon became one of the gang.
Each night we lodged at a different place (our choice to cram in as much as possible) from Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti all the accommodation was first class as were the staff and food. The breakfast boxes and packed lunches had to be seen to be believed.
Now to the main purpose of the visit, the animals, we saw the big 5, 57 giraffes in one group, over 100 lion sightings, elephants, hippos, hyenas and cheetahs to name but a few, birds to many to mention and all thanks to our guides knowledge and expertise.
Originally this was going to be a one off adventure but we were so impressed with Calabash, their owner Tilya and our guide Malisa that we are saving like mad to return.
Thank you
Great Experience - great service!
Awesome guide. I could not have asked for better. Had excellent knowledge of the area and went above and beyond to make the experience truly unique and amazing! Would definitely use them again!
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Email Melanie Tepass | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It´s the best crew you can have for safari... and i love to do safari with them every year since 7!!
I know them since 7 years and every year i looking forward to do safari with calabash. It´s like you have a great time with friends (Tillya+Malisa).
They care about really everything - excellent food, nice overnight and of course a great safari. The guide can tell you so much stuff about animals and nature. I was in Ngorongoro, serengeti, tarangire, arusha national, manyara - and it was every time a great experience! I´m looking forward to the next safari 2017 :-)
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Email Carlo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Expert company
I travelled with them 4 times around Tanzania. They are expert on Safari making every customer feel at home. They know lot of places where to overnight, from low budget till luxury level. Of course I recommend Calabash, waiting to come to Tanzania!