Reviews
Email Rayna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond Incredible, Just Book Them, you won't regret it!
We went with a large group and had four vehicles. The accommodations were over the top beautiful and in the middle of all the action.
We stayed in one location and had elephants walking by the front of our deck in the morning. When we went to breakfast, there were five elephants right off the deck of the breakfast area.
Our guide fidelis was incredible. He seemed to know all of the other operators and took us to see the big cats and we got so close. We could take amazing photos with our iPhones.
We also saw a lion feeding on a wildebeest and two more lions by the river. While we were watching, a lone zebra walked down to the river by the two lions and within seconds, they sprang up and took down the lone zebra. It seemed cruel, but it was an amazing site. Even our guide was stunned that we were able to capture the moment.
We saw so many elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelle, and the big cats. We saw hippos and crocodiles. This was better than any national geographic movie on TV.
This is a must do. Pictures cannot do justice for the amazing beauty and all the animals that you will see on this safari.
Matembezi Safari was by far the best tour operator on any trip we've ever taken. I left a piece of jewelry in a safe at one of the lodges and they were so accommodating, they put it on a plane and met us at the airport with it for no extra charge. Who does that?
The guides are so knowledgeable about the area and the different wildlife and can tell you almost every kind of bird you will ever see there. Not only that, they know where to be at the right time to get the most amazing photos of lions sleeping in trees, leopards stashing Their dinner in a tree, lion, Cubs playing under trees and cheetahs.
I don't believe all of the operators took as much time and care with their passengers. We saw one sleeping in his car while his passengers were taking pictures.
Our guides were so engaging and told us about local culture, about the Maasai, and was always excited to share the life living in Tanzania. Our guide was so passionate about sharing the wildlife and getting us as close as possible for the best once in a lifetime experience as you could get.
The lodges were amazing, the food was so good and fresh, and the people at the lodges were always happy and smiling and so genuinely happy to see us when we arrived and when we left.
There was not one negative experience the entire week we were with them and every day was an incredible new experience.
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Email Yaron | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Experience in Tanzania
We went on a safari in Tanzania, with Matembezi, and it was a memorable trip. The landscapes were stunning, with wide open plains and a diverse range of wildlife.
The Serengeti was a standout part of the trip. It was impressive to watch the herds of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals moving across the plains.
Another highlight was the Ngorongoro Crater. The area is lush and green, and we spotted a variety of animals in a relatively compact area. The crater is home to many species, and we were fortunate enough to see even 7 rhinos.
We had the chance to see the "Big Five"—lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo, which was a great experience.
The accommodations were very comfortable, with a mix of lodges and tented camps. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the meals were good, making the overall experience great.
Our guide was amazing and very knowledgeable, and gave us all the information we needed, and drove safely during the whole week.
The vehicle was very comfortable.
Overall, the safari was a great way to experience the wildlife and nature of Tanzania. The trip with Matembezi offered a nice balance of adventure and relaxation. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Email Leigh | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great family safari with Matembezi
Our small family group of three generations had a wonderful Matembezi safari to Tanzania in early July. Onesmo Mbesi was our guide and honorary member of the family! In addition to being an excellent guide and driver, he has an amazing knowledge about everything we saw -- flora, fauna, geology, people, and history! We experienced close-up views of big and small animals, and Onesmo educated us about their lives, habits, and behaviors. Watching Wildebeest frantically crossing the Mara River was wonderful. Birding was of special interest, and Onesmo was amazing at hearing and spotting them and patiently pointing them out to us -- about 140 species were new to us. Onesmo's knowledge is awesome; he provided in-depth answers to every question about anything: the surroundings, geology, history, and Tanzania's people.
The pace and scope of our short trip was perfect, including amazing parks and reserves. Our accommodations were lovely and very suited to our group. Several camps had swimming pools and gardens to enjoy. The food was good and the people very congenial and helpful -- they enjoy their jobs and contact with us as visitors to their country. We were treated to a surprise birthday celebration with cake and singing at one of our camps, a lovely and unforgettable event! It was definitely an experience we'll remember and treasure and recommend!
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Email Fanny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari with Matembezi was incredible !
We had 10 days of Safari with Matembezi ! Was an incredible experience !
The crew is so welcoming and nice !
I recommend this operator !!!