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Mama Savana Safaris
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- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2009)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Umberto | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
6 days Safari in North Tanzania
It all started with a search done on the internet and a short list of local agencies contacted by me for the best quotes. Because of an assiduous correspondence with Alex, who proved to be extremely courteous and available to offer a series of customized solutions, my wife and I decided to rely on Mamasavana for our safari in Tanzania, being also the most competitive for price and proposed solutions. Arriving in Arusha on December 29th we were immediately welcomed in the best way and taken to the hotel for the safari briefing. The next morning we left led by Allen to Tarangire park and then Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngogo Ngoro crater.
Needless to say, under the careful and expert guidance of Allen we were able to see not only all the Big Five and the main animals of the Savannah but also wonderful landscapes, incredible views and spending unforgettable moments in our research.
Thank you Mamasavana for this unforgettable experience, hoping to return soon, perhaps with the whole family.
Email Nada | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional customer service that goes above and beyond and leaves longlasting memories
I'm not really sure where to begin, I couldn't have asked for better customer service from the moment we sent our initial request to post-safari check-in!
We had organised a last minute trip to tanzania giving Alex and the team less than 2 weeks to organise a 3 day safari tour and flights to suit our needs and budget. Needless to say it was a tough ask to get everything confirmed including accommodation availability with the upcoming christmas holidays but not only did they deliver they did everything with a smile also!
Alex was a great communicator and kept me in the loop at every turn (even when things were proving more difficult than initially thought), he gave us a number of options for different locations for tour and then gave us his honest and realistic recommendations about what to see to make most of our limited time.
We ended up visiting Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater on the 3 day tour in a private vehicle. Everything was smooth from pick up at Arusha airport by Mike (our tour guide) and his fellow colleague (sorry i forgot her name!), explaining the itinerary, answering any questions we had about the local culture, packing in as much as we could see in the time we had, clean vehicle, great accommodation, excellent picnic food for day trips, safe driving and comfort. I could go on and on about the great experience we had!
We managed to see 4 of the big 5 thanks to Mike's expert driving skills including 3 black rhinos! We were able to get close to so many animals and never felt we were in danger. I really believe it is so important to have the right tour guide and Mike was definitely that and so much more for us!
Special thank you again to Alex, Mike and the entire Mama Savana team! Your professionalism, kindness and willingness to give us memories for a lifetime was greatly appreciated. We were really sad when the tour came to an end and we had to say goodbye to Mike. We wish you all the best success and we will definitely see you next time we are in Tanzania!
For anyone who is tossing up whether or not to go with Mama Savana, I urge you not to hesitate and get in touch with them. My only regret is wasting so much time looking at different operators when I needn't have worried and Mama Savana were definitely the best ones for the job!
Karibu sana!
JP
Email Kyoko | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience!
We had a great experience. The Guide Allen was great, we were able to see many cats including the Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Serval Cats.
CH
Email Toni & Ursula Ramos | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic. Once Mama Savana, Always Mama Savana!!!!
We get all the information we need . Nice people with much experience. Our guide spoke good English. He was a very kind person, always well disposed and punctual like a Swiss watch. All expectations were exceeded. The hotels were good but fastastic were all the camps and all their staff. We will Never forget this Safari . Thank You very much to all of you.
Jambo...Jambo Bwana
Habari Gani...Mzuri Sana
Wageni, mwakaribishwa
Tansania Yeto...Hakuna Matata!!!!
DE
Email Nico F. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania successfully experienced
The safari was all in all a great success. With Mama Savana there were no complications and everything ran perfectly. Thanks also from our side to the great trip.
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Email Dale Kochevar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Could t have asked for more!
We had an incredible honeymoon safari with mama savana. Alex picked us up from the airport, and Mac gave us in unforgettable and incredible 5 day safari experience in ngorongoro, tarangire, and Serengeti. Amazing and highly recommended!
CA
Email Monika and Aleisha | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari / Zanzibar
Our experience with Mamasavana was impeccable. From the initial planning stages to the end, Alex was very prompt in answering questions and emails were answered swiftly. We decided to do the 7 day safari and 7 day beach. The price he quoted for the package was much more reasonable than the other quotes I got. We went to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park - the northern and central parts and then to Karatu. In Zanzibar we had 2 nights in Stone Town , then 5 nights on the east cost in a beach hotel in Jambiani. I went with my 19 yr. old daughter and was concerned about the meals as she is vegetarian and also does not eat fish. Well no worries; the food was plentiful and tasty and her new food is pumpkin soup! All the lodges and tented camps were excellent and very spacious. The bucket showers were great. My favourite lodge was Sangaiwe Tented Lodge. It had a rustic feel with a beautiful view and a pool. The dining experience was great with candlelights. Our safari driver/guide was Allen and he had good driving skills. The roads were only suitable for land cruisers as the terrain was very bumpy, dusty but he got thru. He had great knowledge about the animals and the terrain. He could spot an animal at a distance whereas I could not see any. He was great company and courteous. We saw plenty of animals and including the big 5 (the rhino was too far for me to see). Saw cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and of course wildebeast migrating over the Mara river and hippos. Tanzania is a beautiful country with wonderful people. I highly recommend Mamasavana as your safari provider as they can customize your safari. We had a great time and will always remember our first safari and hopefully not our last.
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Email Bernd | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect holiday
It was a perfect safari in Tansania with Mama Savana. Our guide Aman was great. we saw all the animals we was looking for. it was a big experience in the tarangire and the serengeti. if you want to do a safari - do it with mama savanna.
thank you alex for our wonderful holiday
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Email Sabrina Kerschbaumer | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely great
The service was very good. The safari experience was very great, also the meals and cars and so on.
NL
Email Appie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience!
We decided to book the "7-Day Tanzania Lodge and Tented Safari" for our honeymoon based on the good reviews and the very competitive price. The tour includes starting in Arusha, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro. We noticed that in case you want to customise your Safari or have special wishes, they are very flexible.
The first pleasant surprise was that mamasavana offered us a free upgrade to luxury lodges with most spectacular views! The second surprise was that we were the only ones at that moment to join the Safari tour, so we basically had a private tour.
The email communication with Alex ( the manager) was very professional and clear and he met us personally for a nice chat in Arusha before we took off for the Safari in the next morning.
Allen, our driver and guide was another pleasant surprise, I strongly recommend to have Allen as a designated guide. He is a very experienced driver and guide, has a lot of knowledge about the animals and the parks, is funny and has the eyes of an eagle!
We were able to see the big 5 and many more animals, and most spectacular of all: we witnessed the kill of a wildebeast by a group of lions, from strategic planning all the way to the finish. We also saw a group of cheetahs feasting on a freshly killed gazelle.
We will definitely recommend Mamasavana safaris to anyone who wants to visit Tanzania and hopefully we will be back soon!
To Allen and Alex: You have given us an unforgettable experience!
Asante sana!