Milestone Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 1999)
- Member Of:
- KIATO & KPAP
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $170 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Fred Behringer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Experience - From beginning to End
My daughter and I had a great experience with Milestone and I highly recommend them. We had a successful climb (early August), ascending via the Rongai route and descending via Marangu. The weather was great and we had a beautiful morning on the summit. The entire 6 days were fabulous.
Planning for the trip went very smoothly. Sophia, our contact for arranging the trip, was a pleasure to work with. She replied to emails promptly and answered all the questions that came up. For the climb, Milestone assembled a terrific crew. Our guides Mudy and David were wonderful companions and always willing to carry on conversation as we hiked or while in camp. They set a good pace throughout the climb and kept an eye on us so we were in good shape for the day – I should say night – of the ascent. Food along the way was outstanding and plentiful. The cook, Amani, prepared delicious meals with variety. The head porter, Sheddy, was extremely attentive, kind and fun. He spoiled us with all the attention he gave us. The 9 porters that made up the rest of the crew were all very pleasant and we enjoyed their company. The route required tents. The camping equipment was v. good and was always set up and ready when we arrived in camp. As climbs are organized, different combinations of guides, cooks and porters are recruited. I got the impression that Milestone hires highly dependable people.
Having Milestone take care of the adventure from start to finish, including travel from and to the airport and arranging our stay the nights before and after the climb, was very convenient. Their price was around the average compared to other companies I reviewed. The Honey Badger Lodge where we stayed was very pleasant. We were very happy with Milestone all around.
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Email Steven E | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience - higly recommended
We had a great time with our beautiful safari in Tanzania organised by Milestone Safaris. We are a family of 4, with kids aged 14 and 12. We had contacted Milestone through the Evaneos website and all communication went very smoothly. The trip that Vera of Milestones had suggested based also on our own inputs, worked very well in terms of variety of parks and lodges. We did Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, incl the northern migration part in 8 days. We saw an amazing amount of animals, like we hoped and wanted.
Our guide and driver, George, was simply fantastic. He had an amazing ability to mix all the elements that form part of his job. He went out of his way to show us the best places and had our overall happiness as his priority. He has an amazingly positive can do attitude. Small mishaps such as a flat tire were handled in a calm and professional manner. From the moment he picked us up at Kilimanjaro airport to when he dropped us at the Seronera airstrip, George did an outstanding job.
We would highly recommend using the Milestone agency and ask for George as guide.
CA
Email Owen Pollock | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience
We did a 4-day safari through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara national park. The staff are very professional and also very friendly. Big thank you to George, Georgie, Killah, and Corneli for the amazing week in the bush!
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Email Katie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Ever!!
My sister and I went on a 4 day camping safari with Cornell, as our guide extraordinaire, and Ramon, as our cook. They were easy going, funny, professional and amazing tour guides. It's a lot of time in the car but they made us as comfortable as possible, even dancing along as we rocked out to our favorite songs. Cornell was very knowledgeable and showed us many animals that we will never forget. I have done a lot of traveling and this was by far one of the best safaris I have ever been on. I loved the camping and connection with the land. They set up camp for us and made sure all our needs were met. Thank you for making our trip one to remember forever.
DE
Email Annika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari at its best
Thank you for great experience, fantastic guide (Anderson :)), lovely Lodges, perfect organisation (Vera) and such a great time. We did the 3 days Safari (Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara) - that was great, enough time and we saw a lot of different animals. Thanks to the whole team for such a lovely experience during our honeymoon in Tansania!
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Email Jim | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our group had a first class safari experience with a great guide, lodgings and scenery.
Myself and two friends went on a two day safari to the Tarangire Park and Ngorongoro Crater and had a wonderful experience. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and we were able to see the big 5 in our two day trip. We expected tent accommodations for the overnight and were surprised by our hotel which was a 5 star hotel by american standards. The hotel was included in the safari price. I highly recommend this company which made our group feel right at home at the Honey Badger Lodge.
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Email Michael Hauser | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
fabulous TREK & safari
Joe, Honey Badger and Milestone Safaris could not have done a better job with our 6 day Rongai climb and 2 day safari to Tarangire and Ngorogoro Crater. We felt right at home at the Honey Badger with complete access to Joe, the proprieter, and the rest of his staff.
Travelled with two friends - all of us maybe a little older than average age for those climbing Kilimanjaro. Staff was consistently helpful, patient and kind. Food was MUCH better than we expected. In retrospect we might have taken a different route as Rongai now appears to be much more polular than the books and interenet state. All three of us made it to the top and the entire crew was extremely safe throughout the trip.
The 2 day safari was perfect for the three of us. Spent one night at the gorgeous Bougain Villa Lodge (included with trip) and actually saw the BIG FIVE all on the second day in Ngorogoro.
it was so wonderful!
we had lovely hosts and incredile trip with Milstone Safaris! We have seen all of the Big Five, awesome!!! Thank you so much for that unique eperience!!!
Kussi Paul
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Email Katie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Experiences in Tanzania
We took two separate trips with Milestone in December 2015 and couldn't be happier! They were very easy to work with - Vera was a very organized and prompt travel coordinator, and she made sure that all of our questions and 'must haves' were covered.
Our first excursion was to the Pare Mountains where we got a chance to slow down a little and experience the cool and quiet of the mountains. Our tour leader George was excellent, friendly and very knowledgable (if you travel with him you won't be disappointed!) In Pare we did some hiking and visiting local villages - George took us to visit a local shop, a sugar cane processing area (where they make their own juice), and he even took us to visit his mother's home. We had an amazing time and feel welcome to come back any time :)
Our second excursion was also with George, and he demonstrated that he is also an amazing safari guide as well. We went on a 4 day Safari and saw so many incredible things that I would have to write you a novel. The lodges we stayed in were excellent and incredibly memorable. Milestone really pulled out all the stops and has given us memories for a lifetime!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They made my safari experience amazing !!
From the moment of pick up at the airport Milestone Safaris looked after me with such care. The lodge (Honey Badger) was a fabulous oasis of peace - wonderful rooms, food and pool and the gardens were fab. The safari they organised for me was EXACTLY what I had hoped for. The staff at the lodge, and driver/guide of my safari (George) were so caring and informed and helpful, you really felt cared for and at home. I would Highly highly recommend this young company to anyone