Hamadi Ningaa - Founder, Face of Africa Adventures
Face of Africa Adventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email penny ricker | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hamade took care of the details, each day was better then the last.
The guides were knowledgeable and patient with our group. Each day contained new and exciting adventures. Each night we were welcomed at amazing accommodations. The entire trip was like dream come true. With all the details taken care of, I was able to sit back and enjoy every minute. The entire team of Face of Africa made me want to return to Tanzania and I would recommend them to anyone wanting to go on Safari.
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Email lynda treger | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terrific experience, knowledgeable, kind and capable guides!
Face of Africa and its guides made me feel safe, cared for, and free to eye witness big time Nature. Thrilling! They were kind and caring, always fulfilling special requests. Their knowledge of the wild life was simply astounding. Immediately they were friends upon whom we could depend. The accommodations selected were as awesome as the parks visited. Imagine staying in an 1st class room on a coffee plantation or in tented lodges where the wildlife live
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Email Morning Waters | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great outfit to book a safari with.
This is an awesome outfit to book a safari with. Our group was with Face of Africa for 2 weeks. The company has drivers that have been working for them for a number of years. The outings were well planned and the hotel/camps used were beautiful and wonderful. The food always fresh and healthy. Box/Bag lunches provided each days outing. The drivers were so knowledgeable about their country, the animals and birds. There was almost no question of ours that they could not answer. Great communication about what each day safari entailed. We were picked up at the airport, escorted through out several national parks and delivered back to the airport for flying home. They were also able to accommodate various requests. This was a trip of a life time for me and it did not disappoint. It was well worth the money and I would not hesitate to recommend Face of Africa or to book another trip with them.
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Email Anne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent, knowledgable, smart, fun guides made this an outstanding experience.
We had an excellent safari experience for a reasonable price, staying in several up-scale lodges and one tent camp that put us right in the middle of the action. Our guides were top-notch. Our guides went at our pace, which can be slow because we're a group of nature journalists doing artwork in the field and geeking out on science. At the end of our safari, we spent two wonderful days teaching nature journaling at the Amani Children's Home and taking 42 children on safari for a day.
Reply from Face of Africa Adventures
Posted on Mar 31, 2023Hi Anne
Thank you very much for review and we hope to see you again Tanzania
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Email Dianne Weyna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice, knowledgable and fun, great people for a safari!
Going with a large group of people who nature journal we had a very accommodating trip with Hamadi and the guides Shaffi, Seif, Dixon, and Sam. Hamadi helped out with all the details, while the guides were informative, knowledgable, funny and patient. They did all of their great work of pointing out animals, insects, birds while safely driving the bumpy dusty roads of the Serengeti and all the other wonderful places we went! The accommodations were amazing, even in the bush there was hot showers, beds with mosquito nets and a beautiful dining room! the food was wonderful, especially all the fresh vegetables and fruit. The people of Tanzania are nice and fun! We went to an orphanage for two days and our guides and Hamadi were totally involved in getting the kids to join in the drawing of animals and learning about the nature around them. Very good people.
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Email Billie Jo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding! They were kind, knowledgeable, fun, professional all around amazing!
I joined a Nature Journaling group on Safari with Face of Africa, and it was a phenomenal experience! Hamadi the owner was fantastic to work with before, during and after the trip. His attention to detail was wonderful. He chose fantastic lodging for us, and I really enjoyed the pace of the trip! During our time we visited Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ndutu Plains, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.
The Guides from Face of Africa were amazing! They were beyond knowledgable in animals, animal behaviour, conservation and most importantly passionate about animal safety. They were also incredibly patient with us as we sketched and documented our observations through Nature Journaling. They even ended up joining in the fun of Nature Journaling with us which was so awesome! At the end of our trip, we visited the Amani Children's Home where with the support of the Wild Wonder Foundation, we brought Nature Journaling kits for all the children, supplied busses and lunch for our field trip to Tarangire National Park. On the first day we taught the kids how to Nature Journal. During this time, we invited the Face of Africa to join us, and they jumped at the chance! They were so passionate about sharing their experiences as business owners, guides, and their experience with Nature Journaling. They even ended up teaching some of the session we were running! The next day we took all the students to Tarangire National Park to experience the park and do some more Nature Journaling. Face of Africa was instrumental in this experience, as we had busses and the use of their Safari Vehicles. Again, the guides jumped at the chance to mentor the students. Face of Africa coordinated all the permits for the park as well as the lunches. I cannot say enough amazing things about this company and would HIGHLY recommend them as your choice for Safari!!
Reply from Face of Africa Adventures
Posted on Mar 31, 2023Its was great to meet Billie jo and I'm looking forward to meeting you in Canada.
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Email BM | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful company for anyone seeking an unforgettable, safe, and thrilling adventure
Face of Africa Adventures provided our group with a thrilling itinerary and phenomenal accommodations during our 11-day trip nature-journaling adventure in Tanzania. Our drivers were professional, kind, and attentive, and they shared with us their knowledge of animals and plants, as well as culture and conservation, and answered all our questions, with humor and patience. And most importantly, they cared about the safety of all the critters we encountered, keeping their vehicles always at a respectful distance from them.
Face of Africa not only adapted the drives to a pace that allowed us to stop, observe, and draw everything that we encountered, but also, they kept us hydrated, made us feel safe, and accommodated to all our needs, including food requirements, allergies, etc. They also went the extra mile as well, for example, helping me to reunite with my teeth retainers, that I had left behind in one of the lodges that we stayed in.
I highly recommend Face of Africa and their wonderful team to anyone seeking an unforgettable, safe, and thrilling adventure.
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Email Dekel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
12 days safari
Well, i just returned from 12 days safari with face of africa. It was beyond my greatest expectations. It was like watching national geographic, but live. Those guides knew exactly where the lions are, where the leopards are and most important where is cheeta land. We saw several cheeta attacks, some were successful. Moreover, they are professional birders, and very knowledgable.
As our guides told us everg day we enter the jeep "welcome to my office", and what an office it is.
I highly recommend face of africa
Reply from Face of Africa Adventures
Posted on Mar 31, 2023Hi Dekel,
we really appreciate your review and its was great travelling with you in group.
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Email Eeva | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
Amazing memories from safari with Face of Africa. Starting with the booking through e-mail to us leaving to airport everything was perfect. They are super customer focused and flexible.
We had 2 day safari- Tarangire and Lake Manyara. This was our first safari ever. Our driver Sam was wonderful, very good driver, calm and a true gentleman. He spotted animals we never couldn´t, he has a lot of experience and is a very good English-speaker. We saw a lot of animals and really got a wonderful experience.
Hamadi, the boss, is also super friendly and customer oriented.
I honestly would recommend them to anyone and if we ever go to another safari in East Africa, we would 100% choose them.
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Email Maheen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Accommodating, Encouraging, and Fun!
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My dad and I first interacted with the Face of Africa staff when we arrived at the Arusha airport. Sam and Kelvin were waiting for us at luggage pickup, kindly helped us with our luggage, and drove us to get dinner. That same night they drove to the Kilimanjaro airport to pick up my sister even though it was late at night.
Our Kilimanjaro hike guides were MJ and Francis. MJ met us at our hotel and gave us a briefing on materials and helped us rent any equipment we needed. He even went the extra mile and brought a water bottle from his home for me to borrow. We met Moody, the chef, and he was very welcoming and encouraging as well. MJ, Francis, Moody, and all of the porters were smiling the entire time on the hike. I never felt any negative energy from them and they were constantly asking us if we needed anything. During the hike, MJ and Francis set a good pace, sung songs to keep us going, and reminded us to go at our won pace. They really emphasize going at your own pace and that it’s not a race. As soon as we got to the base camp, Abed (a porter) would take our backpack and hiking poles and set them in the tent. Moody would have hot water and soup ready. For long hiking days, Moody would even prepare a snack bag for us in the morning. MJ and Francis would consistently check up on us and do a nightly health check. Each morning, they provided us with a bowl of hot water to freshen up, ate breakfast, grabbed whatever we needed for the hike, and left. The porters pack away your tent, large backpack, sleeping bag, private toilet etc. You really only have to focus on hiking and they do the rest! On the night of the summit hike, trust your guides. They know what they are doing!! After the hike, the van to go back was waiting to take us to a celebratory lunch where they gave us certificates and the whole team cheered for us.
Here are some things to bring that really helped us:
- Bring wet wipes and enough of them!!
- Nalgene bottles with a tight twist on lid - Moody will put hot water in these for you to sleep with
- Extra pairs of socks
- Vaseline (it gets really dry at high elevations)
- Good rain gear - rain coat, poncho, backpack covers, rain pants, waterproof hiking boots
- Snacks
Back at the hotel, Kelvin checked in on us several times. We requested to do laundry at a local laundromat and he dropped off/picked up our clothes for us. Sam also drove us to our evening activities around town.
Sam was our driver during the safari. He is super knowledgeable, knows English very well, and very passionate about wildlife. He will spot things you wouldn’t even spot with binoculars. We were really lucky to see the Big 5, Super 7, Super 9, and Small 5. The drive is super bumpy, but Sam does his best to make the ride as smooth as possible. He custom made a wooden stool for my grandmother to use to get into the van. Sam worked with our schedule and made our safari experience exceptional!
Overall, any requests you have, they will accommodate. Face of Africa is excellent and we would highly recommend them. Hamadi, the owner, met with us twice to check in and see how we were doing. They show that they care and make your experience in Africa amazing!!
Reply from Face of Africa Adventures
Posted on Mar 31, 2023Hi morry
thanks for write reviw for us and your most welcome to Tanzania