Chabo Africa Safari
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 1997)
- Member Of:
- TTB & TANAPA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $95 to $1,050 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Alexander | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Adventure with Modest: Fly camping in Selous
If you want to get the special kick on a safari, you should go for fly camping together with Modest. Thats what we have done in January 2015. The pathes have been already a little bit mushy and the tents were flooded, but we took it with humor and Modest did his best to manage the situation. And after all we got our cheetah, hunting an antelope. What more do you want? My unlimited recommendation.
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Email Petra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic, well English speaking guides with a lot of knowledge about Tanzania (and insider tips)
We went with Modestus from Iringa (where we stayed some days at Neema Crafts - very good place) to Isimila.
He explained us all needed about that traditional place while we walked around as well as the flowers and animals we have seen. After that days we went with him to the Ruaha NP, where we stayes three days in a very nice tent lodge with very good food. Here we made a two days visitation of the Ruaha NP, one at day time, one in the very early morning. It was fantastic to have breakfast in the park. Back in Iringa we spent a day and an evening with Modestus and learned a lot more as well. Choose this guides - you can´t do a mistake!
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Email Alice | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Superb experience in Ruaha
Among my 6 safari experiences, exploring the Ruaha with Chabo has been one of the best. The park itself is outstanding even during wet season and since the first moment I had the impression that Ruaha is Ernest's second home! His great passion, instinct, professionalism and experience has led us to discover the wonders of Ruaha for 3 days that are not related to animals only, but the nature itself. I also would like to thank Ernest because helped us a lot when one of us got sick. Definetely Chabo is a reliable company and Ernest a brilliant guide! Asante Sana!
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Email Chiara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great guide, great adventure
We (three people) went on safari with Chabo Africa to Ruaha NP. Although it was not the best season, it was awesome. Ernest, who happened to be our guide but also who is the founder of Chabo, drove us in many places in Ruaha for almost three days. He was
- very competent: he knew all about animals and even fauna. He studied a lot on these topics plus he has an amazing experience in Tanzania's parks as ranger, cook, guide (and maybe even something more!).
- very professional: he planned the games in advance and matched his plans with our wishes so as to get the best experience for us
- very helpful and friendly: any time we needed some help, also on the way from Iringa to the park, he was always there for us. He is very kind-hearted.
As we are thinking to come back to Ruaha NP to see it during the dry season, we will definitely do it with Chabo Africa. No doubts!
Email Tan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First safari - the best
Helen, Tom and I went with Ernest on overnight safari and had the most amazing time. Ernest is extremely knowledgeable and informative, patient, funny and kind. He knew where to go for sightings, including wild dogs which was a really find on a first safari. Would highly recommend the company and Ernest. Thank you so much!!
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Email Tyer | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great instinct, amazing experience, the perfect overnight safari!
My safari surpassed any of my expectations. Upon arrival at Ruaha we had the camp site set up in minutes and a delicious lunch prepared right away. On our first drive I was thrilled with how much knowledge Ernest has of the safari animals (even an extensive acumen on the birds!) and his sharp eye spotted a cheetah laying in tall grass! Just amazing! The dinner was delicious and coffee around the campfire was a complete thrill. Ernest's instincts the next morning told him to travel on the hill path and within 20 minutes we were no more than 20 meters from a Leopard! He was calling all the other guides to let them know where the action was. I could not recommend him enough, and his personality and insight only enhanced the experience, A+ 5 star trip!
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Email Susan L | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exciting!
Loved our safari in Ruaha! Our guide was Ernest, and he knew all the places to go, we spotted a leopard just minutes after entering the park! If he saw an animal he wanted us to see, we were off-roading! He was very accommodating and wanted to make sure we were happy with what we were doing. We had a great experience!
Email DCD | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A wonderful trip with a great guide and driver
Tanzania is maybe not the best country to take on a self drive Safari which is our normal method. Instead we used the services of Ernest of Chabo who provided us with safety, security, and fantastic game experiences in the southern park areas. We rounded off with a few days at the beach on the mainland, again first class.
Email Ryan young | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Had a fantastic time at Ruaha on safari with Ernest he was very knowledgable and accommodating. I Would highly recommend everyone to take a tour with him.
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Email Danielle | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Guide and Amazing Experience!!!
Going on Safari has been on my wish list for as long as I can remember and my experience with Chabo Africa Adventure exceeded what I ever imagined. Ernest is incredibly knowledgable about the landscape, local history and has an almost magical instinct. We saw everything we wanted to see and more. He took great care of our group, made us feel safe at all times and provided an excellent experience overall. The food was outstanding and it is a trip I will never forget. No need to go with anyone else.