Thomas Kiliholidays HeadGuide
Tours by Locals (aka Kiliholidays)
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2004)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB, TANAPA & TPO
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
US
Email Logan Johnson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once-in-Lifetime Adventure w our guide Tomas!
Hello! My daughter and I decided to take a trip to Tanzania in April 2021. Mac with Kiliholidays made it so easy. We decided on June I contacted several companies but he was so friendly and gave so much useful information with lots of extra perks and right price that I knew they were the ones. He made it so very easy from start to finish but what really made it incredible was a most incredible guide named Tomas. Tomas was so professional and made everything so easy. He took care of everything. All we had to do was be present. We had lunch with two brother lions one day, and the next with a mama cheetah and her young one. He knew the spots to go with no other safari trucks around. We saw the scarce leopards, cheetah, giraffes, hippos, elephants, Buffalo, gazelles, zebras, wildebeast, pumba, baboons, so many Lion prides, monkeys, jackals, hyenas, a rare sighting of a Serval in a tree. We came across snakes, monitor and the most beautiful birds you can imagine including White Pelicans and Flamingos. Tomas new the history sharing wonderful stories of some of his adventures in the Savanna. He told us all about the Maasai people and their relationship with the animals and nature. We also had the opportunity to have two Maasai Warriors as our guardians when we stayed at our 4-star glamping site. They also told us fascinating stories of their lives. Tomas took care of everything. I have never had an easier vacation. I cant imagine anything going more perfect. June was perfect time of year with perfect cooler temps, (50-70 F), blue skies, few tourists, and beautiful animals everywhere. We hated to leave the day Tomas took us to the airport (matter of fact he turned around to pick us back and returned us to Arusha due to a covid and visa issue). I cannot see anyone giving us a more brilliant holiday than Kiliholiday Safaris with Guide, Tomas, and Owner, Mack. Thank you thank you Tomas for being the best guide ever!!!
GR
Email Olga | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Get ready for your most wonderful family trip in Tanzania!
We just came back from our family trip (mother, child and grandmother) in Tanzania, including a three day safari with Kiliholidays. We had the most wonderful time, our travel agent Mack and driver Edward were kind, polite, professional and very accommodating. They managed to make a programme with everything we wanted to see in a very short time, for which we are very grateful. Both accommodations we stayed at were absolutely wonderful: the Farm of Dreams lodge in Karatu was the ideal stop between our late flight into Kilimanjaro airport and the safari early next day surrounded by lush vegetation and very traditional banana thatched roofs in the houses. The Embalakai Camp in Seronera was out of this world; in the middle of the savanna, with wildlife all around us, comfortable tents, hot water, absolutely wonderful food and very kind people running it. We saw all the animals except rhinos (which are more rare to find), we visited Oldupai gorge and the Maasai village, Ngorongoro crater and the area around Lake Manyara. Our driver Edward was patient and very flexible, as travelling with a young child is never easy. He made our child feel very much at ease and very comfortable. Mack and Edward also arranged covid tests at Seronera on the spot, which was arguably no easy task. Asante sana! Until we meet again!
RU
Email Evgeny | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best quality/price and great impression. One of the best trip in my life!
We had a safari: Manyara, Ngorongoro, Tarangiri.
We've seen a lot of animals, lions and elephants in ~2 meters distance.
Our guide was very attentive and did his best to show us the best views.
We were happy that we have:
1. the private tour (comparing with many other cars around us)
2. all 2 nights in the great hotel with cute private houses (comparing with tent, proposed by other companies)
3. delicious restaurant meal in the hotel (the lunch-boxes were prepared by this restaurant)
4. meeting in Arusha airport and finishing in Kilimanjaro hotel (very flexible)
5. very generous and one of the best price (we chose companies with ~5 rates and 100+ reviews)
6. prompt and correct answers to a lot of our questions during the preparation before safari
The car wasn’t new, but for us it wasn’t important. It worked very well.
So, as for me – I’m very happy with this trip and with Kiliholidays. I would highly recommend them!
HU
Email Ágnes Vas-Kabdebó | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent trip with excellent guide
We received exactly what we have expected. Even more!
Edi our guide was funny and supportive in all our wishes.
We have seen everything whatever can be wished to be seen!
HU
Email Farkas Gyula | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
We see the big five. Every thing was perfect, the guide, was very felxible , and helpful!
UA
Email Lesia Zaika | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
These guys have great service and staff
The safari with Kiliholidays was amazing !!! We saw a lot of animals and a lot of interesting things.
Our guide Laurian did his job very well and we even became friends.
The lodge exceeded our expectations - a large green area, cozy bungalows and friendly staff.
This was one of the best travel experiences.
CA
Email Idris ali | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kiliholidays is simply the best!
You will feel that you're in great hands from the moment they pick you up through the end of your journey. Loved my safari tour with them especially my guide Laurian who I give a special call out because he did everything he could to make my safari experience unforgettable. The food was delicious! Made by our cook Pita, great cook btw.
I recommend this company without a 2nd though and ask for Laurian and Pita, you wont regret it.
Special callout to Mack also, he did everything from emails to calls and was really helpful
EE
Email Regina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was great!
We were immediately contacted by Whats app, it was convenient to communicate. I advise them to write a couple of days, reminding them of myself.
The tour itself was very memorable, we saw everyone except the elephants. Mloka Lodge - everything is new, good service, delicious food and 5+ for eco tourism.
Everyone speaks excellent English. Paul responded to all our wishes, stayed also in the village, found us a local guide.
We will gladly go with them again.
(automatic translation from Russian)
FR
Email Ryene | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
magnificent
I had an unforgettable experience! thomas was an exceptional guide as well as daniel the cook.
wonderful 6 day safari!
UA
Email Kristina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience to see animals in wildlife
Our guide was Thomas, who showed us and gave more information about animals that we met. We catched the big African five! It was amazing. Family of 20 elephants were on watering and then were passing by our car just in one meter. Breathtaking moment.
We fought with monkeys when the tried to steal our food.
We booked safari trip a 3 weeks before, communication with Mack were clear and polite. He met us in airport, and then we started our 3 days safari journey.
Thanks our guide Thomas for everything!
