Let me & my team surprise you! Christopher Samwel
I Dream of Africa
- Offices In:
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Netherlands
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2003)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $230 to $1,250 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Martino | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
the best holiday
We did 10 days camping safari with Christopher Samwel, visiting the northern parks (Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire), and we had a great time, from the planning of the trip and during the safari (which in Christopher proved to be very competent and available).
absolutely recommendable (I hope to go back soon!)
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Maybe our best trip ever!
We are a spanish couple in our 50s and have traveled to several countries in our lives, so this was not one of our first holidays! Our safari took place in Tanzania for 14 days
I contacted I dream of Africa (Christopher Samwel) because a colleague recommended him. We arranged everething with him by email, following his recommendations about the trip, number of days at each location, etc.
The safari was excellent, one of our best experiences in our lives. We travelled alone, just Christopher and us, this allowed us more freedom than a group safari, spending more time where we wanted to.
Christopher is in one word, a superb guide and person. He knows very well the nature and animals, as he is a nature ethusiast and knows all the answers to any question you make him, from the customs of big mammals, to the name of any kind of bird.
I would not doubt torecommend I dream of Africa to anyone.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari in Tanzania
Hi all,
We organized a safari in Tanzania July 2013 with “I Dream of Africa” and it was amazing.
Christopher Samwel was our guide and driver and also he’s the owner of the company. We sorted all the details out by email before the trip, (Dates, accommodation, game-drives within a reasonable total price). He was very patient and helpful and of course he offered better price than many other agencies in Tanzania for the same itinerary.
We spent 6 nights between Taranguire, Serengueti and Ngorongoro National parks, and everything was perfect. Our trip was a private safari for two people in a Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 full equipped (open roof, radio and a small fridge to have cold water all the time).
We saw “The Big 5” and we have the opportunity to see the Lions hunting in Ngorongoro (awesome).
I have to say the global service was better than expected: everything on time, (no delays), no problems with the car, and no extra cost for anything during the whole trip. So the safari exceeded our expectations.
By the way, Christopher was been working as a safari guide/driver for more than 20 years, so he knows everything and everyone into the nationals parks. Actually he’s a bird-watcher and biologist expert, therefore he explained to us with a perfect English all about wildlife, eco-system and nature. It was an incredible experience.
Finally I’d recommend this company to everyone who wants to make any kind of safari in Kenya, Tanzania or Zanzibar. It is totally reliable and competent.
Thanks to “I Dream of Africa” and special thanks to Christopher to make for us an extraordinary and unrepeatable safari.
US
Email A. Maxwell | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
More Than We Dreamed
Wonderful. We could stop there as that sums up our trip.
However, there is more to say. If you are considering going on a trip to Africa, we believe there's only one company to do it with. I Dream of Africa. From the very beginning, Christopher and I Dream of Africa, were very pleasant to work with. It was extremely easy to communicate via email with Christopher. There were sometimes, that it would take a day or two for him to respond, but that was because he was out on safari during those times. And when he would respond, it was very professional and courteous, but most importantly it was thorough and would address all of our concerns or provide adequate updates about our upcoming trip.
It's been 6 months since our trip and we still talk about the memories or look at pictures when we were with Christopher. I Dream of Africa planned every detail of the trip other than when how to get to Africa. From the moment we stepped out of the airport, our guide was there to greet us and begin our adventure. Our guide, Christopher is the owner of the company and takes pride in everything that he does. He goes above and beyond to make the trip full of memories and a pleasant experience. In our opinion, having a local guide and local company made the trip that much more. We would see other guides and tours along our journey, and you could tell their guide did not carry the same appreciation for the animals as Christopher. We were able to see the things that we wanted to see and things that we had no idea even existed, and Christopher would take the time to explain their habits, names and other things we did not know about the animals. We shared many laughs with Christopher as he would never cease to surprise us with finding something new and having the patience as we would sit and enjoy the beauty of Tanzania.
Tanzania was welcoming and wonderful from the very beginning. Every lodge that I Dream of Africa booked for us, was extremely friendly and hospitable. The culture never stopped welcoming us and we always felt safe, no matter where our adventure took us. We had to go into town a few times to stop at a pharmacy, and we when we could not find the needed medicine, Christopher knew where else to go. He knew every area that we went to and with such ease, that we felt not only safe, but glad to have him there to truly guide us.
Since returning home, we have already discussed taking a trip back to Tanzania during another season to see what else I Dream of Africa could show us! We have not made plans yet, but know that when we do, there is only one company we will be in contact with. We highly recommend I Dream of Africa and Christopher.
TH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari for asian people!
I Dream of Africa is the perfect company to enjoy safari in Tanzania!
Perfect food, perfect trip, perfect people.
I'll recommend them to you!
IT
Email Matteo Righi from Italy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Totally marvellous! In July too!
I went with Chris and his Company to safari last year at the end of July. Not properly the perfect time as you read in Lonely Planet! But I Think isn't true because was an amazing experience! The company helped me to find all the animal I want to see. And I got it!
I Dream of Africa and his team was the perfect people to experience and visit (and to understand) Africa and all you need for a perfect safari.