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4.4/5

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Elaine   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Sep 28, 2024

Email Elaine  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Helpful and very accommodating to ensure all requirements were met.
5/5

Walter at Galloping Safaris was really quick to respond to all our emails and questions and nothing was too much trouble. We had an eight day (7 night) safari which enabled us to visit all the major national parks and included a walking safari and a night game drive. The accommodation was all superb and all meals and packed lunches were included and were of a very good quality. Walter provided a full itinerary and was happy to make any amendments and changes to suit our budget and requirements. We travelled in a land cruiser (with the opening roof) which was brilliant for all terrains. We saw the big 5, the Great Migration and so much more due to Macho, our superb tour guide/driver, who went out of his way to ensure that he understood what we wanted to do and see and we got much closer to the animals than we had expected. Macho was professional yet fun, very caring, friendly and excellent at spotting the animals and birds as well as explaining about the culture. He was very knowledgable and a great tour guide.

Family Çetinel   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: May 2024 Reviewed: Jun 5, 2024

Email Family Çetinel  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Spectacular Safari with the great Galloping Safaris
5/5

Last April we went on a safari to the northern parks in Tanzania, we visited Serengeti , Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Our safari experience was elevated to extraordinary levels by the impeccable planning and execution by Gallopıng Safaris. From the seamless logistics to the top-notch accommodations, every detail was thoughtfully arranged to ensure a memorable adventure.

A special commendation goes to our guide, Anderson. He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and enthusiastic, bringing the safari to life with fascinating insights into the wildlife and ecosystems. Anderson had an uncanny ability to spot animals from great distances and ensured we had the best vantage points for viewing wildlife. His passion and respect for the environment and commitment to conservation is truly inspiring.

GHARIANI   –  
France FR
Visited: December 2023 Reviewed: Dec 28, 2023

Email GHARIANI  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

it was wonderful!!! with an excellent guide
5/5

We did 2 days of Safari in Ngorongoro and Tarangiri Park with Galopping Safari.

Mr DISMASS is an excellent guide, very smiling, respectful, and he tries to answer all our questions.
It far exceeded our expectations.

After the end of our Safari, Mr WALTER booked us a taxi (included in the price) which took us to Kilimanjaro airport.

I highly recommend Galopping Safari because the schedule was consistent with the description with very good organization.

Thank you so much

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Mia   –  
China CN
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Oct 15, 2023

Email Mia  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing 8 Days Safari Trip
5/5

Walter has been a quick responder since day 1 not only through email but also iMessage helping editing the trip and answering questions. It was our first time visiting Tanzania and we went toTarangire, Ngorogoro and Serengeti. We loved the accommodations Galloping picked for us-especially Sanctuary Swala and &Beyond north Serengeti. Not many safari companies I checked offer stays at the Sanctuary but it was amazing.

We read some negative reviews on Galloping Safari and had some incidents during the trip. That being said we managed to work things out with Walter while still enjoyed trip. In addition we run into problems with the local banking system ourselves at Arusha last day, which made us realize that dealing with banks and doing business in Tanzania are not as easy as we thought. We appreciate Walter's efforts to ensure a wonderful trip for us as planned. Walter also came to show us an amazing souvenir shop and explained the cause of incidents to us before our flight when he didn't have to so we did feel the mutual trust, which was really important in picking a travel agency in a country we were visiting for the first time.

We appreciate everything Galloping Safaris did so we could really enjoy our first visit to Tanzania. Hope we can come back soon!

Michael Lossing   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Jul 19, 2023

Email Michael Lossing  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing 8 Day Safari Across 5 Parks
5/5

From beginning to end our trip went off without issues. We were scooped up at the airport upon arrival and taken into Arusha to meet Walter and our guide Lawrence. Then it was off to the parks to see amazing animals, stay in wonderful accommodations, and learn about the beautiful people of Tanzania.
Walter had picked out a mixture of tented camps and lodges that were perfect, if not a bit luxurious for us. Every place we stayed, from the Nyikani camps to Escarpment Luxury Lodge could not have been better. The staff at each was over-the-top helpful and the food delicious, even for my vegetarian better half.
Lawrence is a super nice guide and excellent game spotter. He also used his connections with other guides in each park to get us prime viewing of the "big 5" and lots more. I coached him a bit on getting good photo ops, as opposed to just seeing the animals, and he really came through.
Overall, our first trip to Tanzania was amazing, and couldn't have been better thanks to Walter and Lawrence. We appreciate everything you gentlemen did to make us feel special all week long. Asante sana!

Mima Michael   –  
Ghana GH
Visited: March 2023 Reviewed: May 2, 2023

Email Mima Michael  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Outstanding Service from a Tanzanian Company
5/5

The best decision I have made when planning my trip, was look for companies based in Tanzania. Upon comparing various companies to use, Galloping Safaris consistently provided to be the most economical and reliable, among other factors that made Galloping Safaris the best choice.

To begin our safari planning, I contacted Galloping Safaris and was promptly connected in touch with Owner Walter, from the first moment I spoke with him on phone, he was 120% committed to not only creating a safari that fit our needs, but made sure to take into account our budget. I was pleasantly surprised with how quickly Walter created a possible itinerary in a very easy to understand chart. I am very visual, so this was a huge help to me and one of the biggest things that gave me great confidence in Galloping Safaris from the beginning was how transparent they were about everything, from the price to what was and wasn’t included in that price.

After going back and forth a few times with Walter, we created the perfect itinerary that took into account both what we wanted to see within a price that suited us. Throughout the whole process, Walter was very considerate about what we wanted, revised our itinerary as many times as needed, and never go impatient about having to change various things for our trip before we confirmed it.

Once we confirmed our trip, he created a more in-depth itinerary which I also really appreciated because the last thing one wants is miscommunication on what was expected. Also, a clear invoice was created that he kept updated as payments were made. When everything was settled, payment and itinerary, Walter told us who would pick us up and our safari guide. Upon arriving in Tanzania, we were met by our transfer guide Waziri who has our sign, was ready to go, and made sure we were comfortable.

Our flight was a bit late, but he was right up front and ready getting to Arusha was no trouble and Galloping Safaris made the entire process effortless. The next day our guide, Waziri, was eager to start our safari, had the vehicle ready, and came to our hotel on time. One of the biggest things that will make or break a safari is the guide, and I am happy to say we had one of the best guides out there as a first safari to Tanzania. The entire time Waziri was attentive, spotted the animals, and was well versed about the animals in each park.

Throughout the whole trip, Waziri was very easy to talk to and always made sure to accommodate us in anything we needed. During our drives, he skillfully maneuvered the hard terrain and made sure the ride was as comfortable as he could make it. Keeping in mind the roads are very bumpy, something the drivers cannot help, but he did a great job nonetheless it should be added, the vehicles Galloping Safaris uses are in very good condition considering the roads they travel on, and we never had a break down.

When we arrived at each park, he was able to spot the animals, from a huge Elephant to a tiny Lizard running along a rock. Not only did Waziri do a phenomenal job spotting animal, he knew facts and figures about every animal we saw. Along with knowing information about each animal we saw, he had extensive knowledge about the villages and parks we visited.

Along with driving well, he always made sure to park so that we got the best view possible. Whenever we entered a new park, he did all the paperwork for us and we had no issues at all, too. Even towards the end of the day when we were getting a bit tired, Waziri never stopped scanning the land for animals. To say the least, Waziri is very dedicated to giving the customer a great experience. After the safari when we came back to Arusha, Walter met us one more time to make sure the safari went well and if we had any feedback. This was nice because you can tell Galloping Safaris is devoted to making sure the customer doesn’t feel forgotten once you send them your money and that if there’s any issue, they are there to assist. Unlike some companies who may just send you a survey at the end of a trip, Galloping Safaris meets you in person after the trip to make sure everything went well.

I highly recommend using Galloping Safaris for any of your safari and Climbing Kilimanjaro needs, be it a group safari, private safari, day safari, or week-long safari. No matter your looking for, they will work with you to create a memorable trip that fit within your budget. Plus, no matter what your budget, the places they select for you to stay at are comfortable.

Thanks, Walter, for organizing our amazing safari, and Waziri for being an incredible guide.

Natai Gerald   –  
Ghana GH
Visited: May 2023 Reviewed: Apr 26, 2023

Email Natai Gerald  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

The best of the best!
5/5

The best of the best!

Galloping Safaris organized a fantastic day trip for us to Tarangire National Park although we were a little worry for rain but Walter assured us not to worry anything and we trusted him as an expert.
From the time we were picked up in the Arusha Airport morning, transported direct to Tarangire Safari Lodge for brunch inside the park, wow this beautiful lodge perched in the edge of river that offer the best fine view and from your terrace deck you can spot animals from Elephants, gazelles, zebras, baboon troops, wildebeest, Lions and many more.
We had so much fun and didn’t have to worry about a thing as they handled everything, we will for sure in future come back again for longer trip with Galloping

Christina   –  
Denmark DK
Visited: July 2022 Reviewed: Aug 28, 2022

Email Christina  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Two great days with Galloping Safaris
5/5

We had a great time with Galloping Safaris in Tarangire and Ngorogoro national parks. Walter was very easy to communicate with and quick to reply. Ayubu was a great driver guide, very knowledgeable about the animals, landscapes and with a great sense of humor. We saw so much in two days! Especially enjoyed seeing lions hunt in Ngorogoro. Very nice stay at Simba Lodge with great food.

Zakaria Jbara   –  
Tunisia TN
Visited: July 2022 Reviewed: Aug 12, 2022

Email Zakaria Jbara  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Incredible
5/5

Incredible experience:
Excellent guide aware of our needs
Very comme lodge with beautiful view
Very beautiful landscape with the animals in ngorongoro and tarangire

Jane Khoury   –  
France FR
Visited: March 2022 Reviewed: Mar 8, 2022

Email Jane Khoury  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Even better than expected!
5/5

Walter and our guide Lawrence made our safari in Tanzania a complete success, exceeding our expectations. During the preparation of the trip, Walter responds quickly to the messages, which is more than appreciable, he is very good advice because he masters the routes perfectly. He was waiting for us at the arrival airport despite the late hour.
Lawrence is erudite, inexhaustible on all animals and patient as we pestered him with questions. He drives like a gentleman on bumpy tracks, which is very appreciable, his English is fluent, it is very pleasant to converse with him. He knows the right spots to ensure his passengers see everything they dream of. For our part, with the exception of the pandas (sorry Lawrence!! ;-)) we saw all the animals, he answered all our expectations and requests, flawlessly.
There is no need to go through a intermediate travel agency in your country, go directly through Walter, communication is easy and mutual trust is obvious.

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