Tours by Locals (aka Kiliholidays)
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2004)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB, KINAPA, MNRT & TPO
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Semen Plakhotin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience
Safari is really bright and unforgettable experience. We chosen Kili by reviews. Now I can say that I agree with all positive reviews! We were satisfied with the selection of the company that organized the safari for us. Everything was professionally. It was comfortable to travel. The food was delicious and the portions was huge!
We were met by the ferry in Dar es Salaam, and we immediately went to Selous by 4WD car.
Road took about 6 hours with lunch-stop. In the same day was a river safari by boat.
Next day was game drive in the Selous. One-day game drive safari may seem insufficient. Take 2-full-days game drive. Last morning - 2 hours walking safari with local guy.
Read carefully the conditions of the accomodation. We decided that a accomodation in the hippo camp will be in lodge, but it turned out to be spending the night in a tent on the territory of the camping. As an exception, one night we were placed in the lodge (thanks to Mack and manager).
So, enjoy your safari holidays with Kiliholidays Tours & Safaris Africa.
Reply from Tours by Locals (aka Kiliholidays)
Posted on Oct 22, 2015Thanks Semen! it was real pleasure to hear that you had a great time during your visit here. Well! we appreciate you comment too, we have changed accommodation from the camping ground to the room at Selous hippo camp as can be seen on the given Itinerary. So No more camping ground.
Thank you so much and hopeful to host you again soon
Mack Kornelio
Kiliholidays Team Leader
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Email Theresa and Ludwig | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari tour
We booked the safari in advance, so we were very excited about how it might be and whether everything will be fine...
When we arrived in Daressalam, Mack visited us at our hotel and gave us all the important information we needed. The next day he and our guide picked us up and the journey could start. Our guide was a very very nice guy (Joak) who always took care of us and wanted to make out the best of our trip. He showed and described us all the beautiful plants and wild animals, that was amazing.
The lodges where we stayed overnight were comfortable and in good condition. The whole trip was very well organized and planned. We had a great time in Tanzania and enjoyed it a lot.
The money you spend on such a trip is absolutely worth it....!!!
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Email Anton | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great expirience
It was our first safari. Everything was just perfect.
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Email Karim | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing adventure with really experienced guide
Kiliholidays was really excellent. We really didn't know what to expect when you are arranging your safari from so far away. We were very pleasantly surprised that Mack our contact had sent our driver to collect us from the airport then we met him at his office to go over the finer details. We had good accommodation in Arusha and set off early the next day for Lake Manyara. This is very beautiful and a great introduction to the wildlife we saw later. We camped the first night to save on cost which was good and the food was excellent. The next day was spent heading to the Serengeti, we saw lots of Masai and plenty of wildlife. Our guide John was very experienced and spotted animals we couldn't even see.
Our accommodation in serena lodge was spectacular, no fences and wildlife is all around you. The next day was in serengetu again then onto Ngorogoro crater. This was really a special place for us with so much animals all in one place. We saw everything and again stayed at the Serena lodge in that location which is one of the best hotels I have ever been too. This ezoerince with Kiliholidays will be one we will not forget. We did this as a family with our 8 year old daughter who absolutely loved it too even though we spent a lot of time in the safari vehicle. I would recommend Kiliholidays to everyone.
Reply from Tours by Locals (aka Kiliholidays)
Posted on Jan 13, 2016Thank you very much for taking your pressures time to post your reviews about your safari experience with Kiliholidays Tours
We value your contributions and we thank you very much for choosing Kiliholidays as you lifetime safari destination company. We look forward to seeing back soon.
Warmest regards
Kiliholidays Team
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Email Kasia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience with Kiliholidays!
I can give my full recommendation to Kiliholidays. The contact person (Mack) was very helpful, and we managed to arrange all the formalities from home, including the airport transfer to Arusha organized by him (a couple of hours by bus from Dar Es Salaam). During the three day safari we were driving a Toyota Land Cruiser, and despite it was quite an old make it was indeed in mint condition. The driver (Tom) was very professional and helpful and proved to have immense knowledge about the wildlife. After a full day of driving around the national parks our cook (Rama) treated us with some of the most delicious food we had eaten during our stay in the mainland of Tanzania. Overall, the three day safari experience (including a day at Ngorongoro, a day at Tarangire and one at Lake Manyara) was a memorable experience, and not only due to the picturesque landscapes and the wildlife, but also because of the way it was organized. Overall, I would give a full five-star rating to Kiliholidays!
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Email Kate and Yauhen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was fantastic!
We had a 3-days safari (Tarangire, Lake Manyara and NgoroNgoro). Everything was just wonderful! Mack is a very good manager. He provided us with all information we needed before the trip. First we arrive in Dar es Salaam. There a colleague of Mack Freddy met us and helped to take a bus to Arusha. During our safari we saw a lot of beautiful animals. Our guide Tomas told us a lot of interesting information about behavior of animals, their migration, history of national parks, about the country and its traditions and people. Our chiefs Gedeon and Rima (the second day) cooked really tasty dishes, the accommodation at Panorama camp near Lake Manyara was nice. So we got from safari everything we expected and even more. We definitely recommend Kiliholidays Tour and we will remember this fantastic journey for the whole life. Asante sana!
Email Andy & Sharon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic!!
We went on the 6 day southern circuit safari with Kiliholidays and we had a fantastic experience from start to finish. We have never booked a trip direct with the tour operator like this before, and Mack, who did the booking for us was really helpful and informative, he answered any questions we had and made booking the holiday really easy and stress-free!
Our guide was called Mike and he was Amazing!! So helpful and friendly and nothing was too much trouble, he knew loads about the wildlife and the culture and traditions of Tanzania. He helped to make our holiday even more special.
We would definitely recommend Kiliholidays (and Mike as a guide) if you are thinking of booking a safari.
A Massive thank you to Mack, Mike and all the staff who made our safari a trip we will never forget!!
Reply from Tours by Locals (aka Kiliholidays)
Posted on Jun 16, 2016It was a pleasure to welcome your party to Tanzania and our hearts are warmed to hear that you enjoyed your time here. 6days is a good length of time to spend here - there is always something new to see, especially if you have as good guide to point everything out. Compliment to Mike our driver and guide. Our staff are always happy to answer e-mails in advance of the trip, as we all realize how big a commitment a safari trip is.
Thank you, both for your visit and your comments.
Mack Kornelio
Kiliholidays Team Leader.
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Email Gianluca and Simona | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari
A wondeful tour of northern parks, lots of wildlife and great contacts with local people. Thank's for everything, and a special mention for our guide/driver.
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Email Barbara | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a great expereance,we learnt so much about live,nature,people and of course animals!
We were picked up by yeep with a Guide an a Cook in Dar es Salaam ! The english of both was very good . The Guide told us so much about nature,animals and live in Tansania.The Drive to Selous Game Reserve took 7 hours with a good lunch in between and was so interesting ! We stayed at Hippo Camp,with view at the river,where you can see the Hippos!! The accommodation was nice and clean , the people friendly and helpful! We did a two hour boat safari,a one day game drive and a walking safari. Each event was georgus, unbeleavabel ,the greatest expereance we ever had!! The food was very good and plenty and tasty! Tank you very much for those 3 days we will never forget!!
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Email Karlijn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience, well organised tripp
In September 2016 we took a 6 day safari (midclass) with Kiliholidays. During this trip we visited Tarangire National Park, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro NP and Lake Manyara. We were very fortunate to see a lot of animals upclose. Our guide Mike was really nice, showed great hospitality and really 'knew his stuff' about the wildlife and the history of Tanzania. Also the contact with Mack, by mail and whatsapp was quick and adequate. Accomodations were clean and beautiful and lived up to our expectations. We definitely recommand Kiliholidays. If we visit Tanzania again, we would like to travel with them again.