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 Christine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Complete, adventurous and stunning trip
We visited Serengeti, Lake Manyara Nat park, Arusha Nat Park, Ngorongoro Tarangire Nat Park. Awesome trip. Complete and adventurous thanks to Christopher and his team.
We enjoyed camping out a lot which was an exciting experience especially to hear the sounds of the wild animals at night. Wonderful camp sites were chosen in the middle of the parks. They understand that privacy is key to the experience and we camped a few times with no company at all which we appreciated very much. It was such a privilege.Our guide and cook were really concerned about us, they were helpful and wanted us to feel at home during the trip. Delicious meals were served every day, in a “dining tent”. A real treat. We learned interesting stuff about nature and the animals thanks to our guide who patiently answered all our questions and who brought us safely from one park to another. We don’t know how he did it, but apparently he has a trained eye to spot animals. We saw so many species and it was exciting to see them in their natural habitat.
We highly recommend Christopher and his team for a safari in Tanzania. It was not my first time in Tanzania but it was the most memorable one especially thanks to their hospitality and their professionalism.
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Email Norma | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari with an amazing Independent Tanzanian Tour Operator
We are a family of 4 and Our Safari was 9 nights with Christopher and what an experience. He is legitimate, safe , registered with the Tanzanian Tourist Board and caters for the needs of his clients. All of the booking was done via Email and WhatsApp and money was transferred safely via inter Bank transfer. From the moment when he picked us up at the airport we felt comfortable. He and his son presented us with gifts of Masai throws called Shukas in case our early starts were chilly. It was a lovely gesture that we really appreciated.
We had opted for a mix of lodges and luxury camping. The 3 nights in the Serengeti Acacia Camps and 2 nights in Corfield camps Tarangire were beyond expectation and the highlight of our trip. The beds and food and staff were amazing. Christopher is an absolute authority on the local wildlife and fauna. He has eyes of a Hawk and can spot an animal a mile off. His Moto was always “ With the animals you need lots of patience “ . As he is a solo company and is the Guide he is not restricted to time and milage. We saw all the animals we wanted and sat for long periods of time watching the behavior of Elephant herds and giraffes. Christopher is an authority on wildlife including birds. We learnt so much. One of our party was unwell on day and he went out of his way to travel to a pharmacy. He sat with us at night and learnt about our family and enjoyed our Irish sense of humour. !
He made sure his Freelander was loaded daily with lots of water, biscuits and bananas in addition to our packed lunches. He took us to areas of the Serengeti that the bigger tour operators don’t always go to. A picnic on top of a Kopje one day was a lunch we won’t forget and will always treasure.
I would highly recommend Christoper and his company I DREAM OF AFRICA. A good Guide can make your Safari and Christopher certainly ensured we had an amazing time.
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Email Stephen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Experience and Value
We had a wonderful time with Christopher and I Dream of Africa (his company)! He provided a top notch safari that exceeded expectation. His goals and day plans are guided by years of experience. We are especially thankful he made efforts to avoid the large crowds that can occur at the big parks in the busy season.
We did a "budget camping safari", but it was the highest class camping we've ever done. Military grade tents, cots, and bedding, with a skilled full-time cook proving three fresh made multi-course meals a day. Camping allows you to be on-site at the national parks so you can get off early see the wildlife all by yourself, before the crowds of other safari groups get there. Also you can stick around to see the sunset over the wild savanna, hours after the lodge-staying crowds have left.
It is also clear the Christopher cares for the wildlife and conservation, and doesn't just look at it as a business opportunity. He knows the flora and fauna extremely well, and dives into the books if there's any uncertainty.
Finally, many of the popular safari companies are foreign owned (lots of Indian and Chinese). It's a great way to support a local entrepreneur in a country that needs all the help it can get. You'll be doing this with the opposite of a sacrifice: getting a top of the line safari as well.
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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!)
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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.
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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!