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
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Rosti | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible journey through wildlife of Tanzania with Kiliholidays and the guide Laurian.
Organizing our safari in Tanzania I contacted over 30 operators and I was surprised by how diverse the offers were. So, I knew about the habit of bargaining in Tanzania but apart from that many tour operators started importunately and intrusively calling me on WhatsApp trying to sell their safari. Usually, they were shooting exorbitant prices and expecting me to bite. Having this as a background I really liked the communication with Mack from Kiliholidays. It was straight to the point, rational prices and no junk messaging. That made Kiliholidays stand out from the crowd from the beginning.
We contracted a three-day safari: Lake Manyara N.P., Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire N.P.. At all times everything went as agreed and expected. We were received upon our arrival to Arusha airport and transferred to the safari. The safari itself was an incredible experience that changed our view and perception of wildlife. All the documentary-style images were casted to our gaze and made alive.
All this was made possible by our guide Laurian. First, he is a great driver. At all time we felt safe. He drives very smooth and nicely, so we never felt dizzy. Second, he knows everything about the Tanzanian wildlife. We learned a lot from him. He also explained about the Maasai people and the organization of their tribes. Recognizing our interest in it he organized a visit to a real Maasai tribe which we enjoyed a lot. And as last but not least, a part of being a professional guide who showed and explained the essence and pure beauty of his country, Laurian is a person who listens. All the questions we asked were answered, all the requests we made were accomplished. With no need to remind.
Lauiran is exactly the guide you expect to have, I highly recommend requesting him.
Email Taekjoo Lee | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic honeymoon
This is for our honeymoon. And it is full of wonders.
The price was reasonable. Great experience in this safari. thanks to the Mack and the guide & drivers Thomas.
We had the car dedicated to the two of us, great accommodations and awesome places visited.
Our tour started in the Lake Manyara then Serengeti, Ngorongoro for a total of 4 nights, with 1 day resting at the arrival.
We've seen all the main animals, the big 5 and many other animals.
We couldn't have asked for more!
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Email Giovanni Carturan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our perfect safari Honeymoon
Great experience in this safari, thanks to the organiser - Mack - and the driver - Thomas.
We had the car dedicated to the two of us, great accommodations and awesome places visited.
Our tour started in the Tarangire, then Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara - for a total of 7nights, with 1 day resting at the arrival.
We've seen all the main animals, the big 5 and many predators - included a group of 15 lions of which 8 cubs.
We couldn't have asked for more!
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Email Tatiana Avada | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An exciting safari
A few days ago, we returned from a Safari that was organized by Kiliholidays, it was an amazing Safari in Selous Park We saw everyone-elephants, zebras, antelopes, giraffes, crocodiles hippos... and even 5 lions!!!
Our driver Paul is very professional.He knows a lot about birds and animals. And of course, many thanks to Mack, with whom I communicated for the organization this Safari. He worked also very professionally and patiently. I very recommend Kiliholidays
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Email Rose | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, responsible, excellent connoiseur of the environment
We enjoyed excellent days of safari with the guide , Eduardo. He is very professional, excellent driver in all kind of complicated roads, and always attentive to our requests. He has shown us the pride that he feel for his land. WE HAVE A GREAT MEMORY of that days
Email Lindsay Chatfield | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari, superb game guide
We used Kiliholidays for our trip into the Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and lake Manyara. Thomas was our guide and not only was he a superb guide but great company too on our 4 day trip.
We saw more than we expected, loads of cheetah, lions, buffalo, hippos, elephants and a wonderful black rhino. And of course lots of other creatures and birds too
Mack has always been very quick to answer our questions and his company offers a very personal service so we would highly recommend
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Email Bram | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Serengeti safari
We came with my wife on a 5 days/4nights safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorngoro and lake manyare NP. There was a prepayment by bank transfer and the rest of the amount was payed cash in Tanzania to Mack, the owner of the company, who personaly met us on our first day. First and last days we slept in a luxury lodge with swimmingpool. The 2 nights in the Serengeti we slept in very comfortable and luxury tent camps.We booked this holidays with Kiliholidays because they had good reviews, and good prices. Our guide did a good job and fullfilled all our wishes, if we wanted to see some specific annimal, he tried to find it. Overall we had a wonderfull experience with Kiliholidays and we would highly recommend them for your safari.
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Email Gail Waberski | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime!!
Our 8 day safari with our fantastic guide, Thomas exceeded our expectations.
This is my fourth trip to Africa. I have visited eight different countries in central Africa and Tanzania is now my favourite country. Thomas, our guide was so knowledgeable and his ability to drive and spot animals was uncanny. We travelled around 2000 klms during our 8 days and each day we were not disappointed with being up close to lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, etc. Thomas made our trip for us. Such a pleasant, easy going person to be around. Guides are such an important part of a business because you spend 8 to 10 hours a day with them.
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Email Tanja B. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect 5 day Safari in Tansania
Everything was super! The communication with Mack in advance via mail was excellent and fast. First we were a little bit worried about the advance payment but everything went perfectly fine! We were picked up by our really nice guide Laurien at 5 o clock in the morning from the airport. In the evening Mack visited us and explained everything about the upcoming the safari. On the next morning Laurien picked us up again and we started our safari. With the help of our excellent guide we could spotted all big five! He knows so many things about the flora and fauna and could answer all our questions. And despite that he is a very safe driver and always made jokes and looked after us. We had a little car brake but Laurien brought us to a Lodge to wait there until everything was fixed - not really a wonder if we think about the bad African roads :-). It was one of our best holidays ever and we really could recommend Kiliholidays and Laurien! Thank you so much! We are already missing the wonderful Serengeti.
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Email Stefano Bosso | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect trip with a super professional agency.
Kiliholidays is a small but professional, well organized, easy to communicate with and at customizing the trip, agency. Mack, the boss, is very flexible and open to provide customized solutions for your trip, while Thomas was an amazing driver/guide,
Easily the best around, for an 8 days safari, together with a great cook as Daniel, who cooked us a great and diverse selection of vegetarian meals. Also Laurian, referring to a shorter trip, was a good driver, talkative and flexible as the good ones! Definitely super worth to experience!