Wild Root Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB & KINAPA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $190 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email David | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceeding expectations with experienced guides
Booked Wild Root for both the Kilimanjaro hike as well as the safari. A very hard slog on summit day but we managed to achieve 100% group success due hugely in part to the 200% support given by Wild Root guides and support staff. Special thanks to big mama, Lucia, my bro David Simba, Popstar Mweta Yanga, true warrior Masai Kenneth, Robert, Richard, Ezekiel and our personal supports Boney, Issac, Joy, etc. Of course, many thanks too to Matthew for all his assistance and help in making our trip a fantastic experience. Followed up with a great Safari experience too ( highlight definitely the Mara river crossing ) with Hussein n Mr Fantastic, who knew where to find the big 5 plus more.
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Email Luke | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience with Wild Root Safaris
Mathew at Wild Root Safaris looked after our group of 8 really well during our trip. We did a day safari trip to Tarangire, and a 7 day trip to summit Mt Kilimanjaro using the Lemosho route. He was easy to communicate with before, during and after the trip, and his staff are great to work with - well experienced, kind, and always kept us safe. The food was also great during the trip! I highly recommend Wild Root Safaris, and would certainly choose them if we come to Tanzania again.
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Email Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Safari Experience!
We just recently went on an 11 day excursion with Wild Root Safaris, visiting Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.
We literally saw everything! Best experience imaginable! Each location provided a unique look at its animals and how they interact with their environments.
Mathew, our guide and friend, could not have been better! He took great care of us and was also extremely well organized!
There are quite a few reasons to pick Wild Root Safaris over anywhere else...
First, Mathew customized our trip exclusively for us. He was also able to change details on the fly, based on where the animals were located in the Serengeti, and depending on what we wanted to do that day. Super flexible!
Second, we saw the big five! And much more!
Finally, part of the proceeds go towards building schools in the local community of Arusha. (most safari companies don't do this)
Our trip was perfect! Thanks Mathew!
* also, travelling during Covid was not that difficult.
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Email Jim Wallace | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Remarkable capable person
Wild Root did a magnificent job accommodating our group up Kilimanjaro successful and safe. They were fun, informing and professional. The food was outstanding and plentiful. We could not have asked for better service. The sleeping arrangements were quality and comfortable. After Kili the safari was just as amazing. Our leaders knew exactly where to go to see the most incredible wildlife. Mathew even sent us to a wonderful spring to swim and lounge . Thst alone was priceless. Wild Root is 5 star by all means
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Email Ray | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour operator was friendly, organized, and quick to respond with questions.
After years of dreaming, planning and training I decided it was time to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Our small team searched for an outfitter that was right for us. Wild Root Safaris was that outfitter. They provided us with a detailed and quick response to our questions even though they were halfway around the planet. We originally were interested in just trekking, but discovered a safari was also affordable. There are certainly luxurious options out there, but that was not what we were looking for. Don’t be mistaken, we were treated very well... even spoiled in our experience. Being campers, climbers, and hikers we are used to carrying our own gear and preparing our own meals. Our guides and porters took care of everything. This allowed for us to concentrate on taking in the beauty of Tanzania while learning about local culture, language, and nature. Our meals were much more than expected, our tents were very comfortable, health and safety were never a concern for us. We had complete trust in our guides.
Later, on Safari, we enjoyed comfortable and clean hotels, wonderful meals, and drivers who took us to see the animal and plant wonders of Africa. A dream come true. I would love to go back and take my family on Safari.
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Email Kevin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely
Wild Root Safari is the best. With knowledgeable staff and best equipment. They go the extra mile for comfort and your best experience. I highly recommend this outfit for your Safari adventure of a lifetime and even climbing Killimjaro if your up for a challenge. The best friendly team!
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Email Edwin Goh | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro Trek
It was a fantastic 10 day once in a lifetime trek to the summit of kilamanjaro..must say that wildroots safari managed really well to care for all 30 of us..many less than seasoned outdoors person..all our needs for the 10 days were well taken care for..and from technical point of view, they managed to get almost everyone of us to the summit and back down safely.
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Email James Chia | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, competent, and fun. Safety was a priority.
My family of 5 were part of a group from Singapore and Malaysia who were in Tanzania from 5-19 August 2016. There were 26 of us in 4 land cruisers on safari initially. Mathew Mollel, who runs Wild Roots, personally welcomed us at the airport and drove us on safari. They were always on time - at the airport and for the morning pickups on safari - and happy to accede to all our little tourist requests. Knowledgeable, friendly and very proficient in English, which is not always a given. Safari was non-stop activity, driver-guides committed to finding animals. We managed to see the Big 5. We were well fed!
We smoothly transitioned to the 8-day trek on Kilimanjaro using the Rongai route. Chief guides Paul and Julius led our group of 29 climbers supported by 12 other guides, 3 cooks, 7 personal porters and 90 general porters. All the guides were professional, extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They were firm where necessary - especially enforcing pole pole movement to achieve progressive acclimatization to altitude. Their expertise and commitment resulted in 28/29 of us reaching the summit by 8am. (The one person who didnt summit turned back after just 100m from base camp.) The journey out to Marangu Gate on the last day was a 19km trek and we had a range of runners to limpers. However, every group was accompanied by a guide to ensure our safety and welfare. So we were able to have everyone - the 29 exhilarated climbers, 14 guides and 100 plus porters - have the final celebration party at Marangu Gate before driving back to Arusha. Mathew and his team were with us right to end, sending the various groups leaving at different times to the airport. At all times we felt we were in good and responsible hands.
Thank you Wild Roots for a memorable adventure holiday!
Email Allen Tullett | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Kilimanjaro trek and Safari
I booked Wild Root Safaris to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and have a follow up three day safari. They were fantastic at providing lots of information about the trek, equipment we needed, items we could hire, as well as being flexible around our arrangements for the safari. We organised the trek for us and a group of friends, and communication with Mathew and the team was always very quick and friendly, and he was super helpful with queries and billing.
On the trek itself, the team were really friendly with fantastic guides. They made the trek so much easier, not having to worry about anything except for the walking itself. And they were always making sure that we were okay, drinking enough water, and not feeling unwell. As it was my partners 40th whilst on the mountain they were so kind in arranging for a lovely cake to be brought up to us on the day and helped make the day feel more special.
Having been to Arusha before Mathew worked with us in planning the safari to help find great accomodation for us to stay in every night. He really did his best for us and became part of our group.
The level of service from Wild Roots is fantastic and I would thoroughly recommend them.
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Email Eren | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
All requirement were provided we want. Driver was perfect. Route was perfect. Everything were smooth. We never faced any trouble or problem.