Mercury Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Herma | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Safaris ever
My wife and I we had seven days safaris with mercury safaris, it was very well organized, one the first day when our driver came to picked us up at the hotel , we bigun to sence of who this safaris could be so good, the driver he is very kind and very knowledgeable and had very nice experience of animals and nationals, the food accommodation all were very nice, I wish could repeat my safaris with Mercury Safaris. Thank you Ndamungu for helping us to join in the safaris group. I recommend Mercury Safaris and and Mr Ndamungu ,he is very quick on the responding email.Asante sana.
RU
Email Michael | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A magnificent safari in the land of wild animals
I traveled together with my wife.
We planned our safari in advance for six months and, like everyone here, a little worried.
I will note the high organization of the safari and the accuracy in time with Mercury Tours.
There were no overlays and everything corresponded to a pre-planned route. And it was even better than planned!
Instead of the planned camps, we lived in the big lodges for the same price and instead of a group tour, we had a private tour for the same money.
Kitchen and eating in Ruaha NP were perfect! The food was almost individual - the cook at the lodge were masters of their craft!
Our lodge was located on the top of a nearby hill. And what an amazing view was from there to the whole park ... - it was just unmatched!
In Ruacha NP and Mikumi NP we saw all the animals that could possibly be seen there.
We were completely delighted with both the organization of the safari and the accompanying guide-driver!
If we ever visit Tanzania again, we will take a safari only from Mercury Tours and Ndamungu.
CA
Email Abdallah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best I ever had
I would first like to thank Mr Ndamungu for his professionalism and our guide Samwel , without them this trip would not have had the same and it is thanks to their devotion vouyage it will remain for us as good and wonderful memories. We liked Tanzania as much for its scenery, national parks but also for its people. They are very likeable people. The visit to the Maasai village of Longuido was perfect, far from villages turned into marketing to tourists, the guide Loy Tribe Datoga Hadzabe and was perfect (clear explanations person invests in his work). The different tribes gave us a taste of change of scenery,(Tarangire, Lake Mannyara, Serengheti and Ngorongoro) are wonderful, we had the chance to see a lioness hunting and thanks to our guide , the big five was assured. The lodges were very comfortable, the food very good and excellent. We returned the head filled with beautiful and good memories. Thank you
SI
Email Blanka | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Problems with payment and organization.
Accomodatino was very good and also the food in the campsite, the car was also good, but the last day we waitede to enter to last park for five hours. The guide told us, that there were some problems with payment. Agency did not pay so we could not enter to park Tarnagire. In the end they solved problem but we have only 2 hours to see this park. This is not good and this shouldn't happen.
Reply from Mercury Tours
Posted on Aug 11, 2017Very sorry for what happen to your last day of Safari ,it because of the delay of our bank system can not ready the payment card on the national park, as you know to all the government fees do not accept cash.
SD
Email Sleym | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Was exceptional safaris
They picked us up from the hotel on time and the safari followed the agreed pattern.we got a ve ry good safari experience.our guide picked us very nice and good at their cause.the trip from daresalaam to the camp,would take about 6 hours,but it took almost 9 hours for us when it was very many stops on the way to buy various thing such as food,fruits.ILove how personalised yet professional they deal with client.we had the best vacation and safari experience ever and I highly recommended
SI
Email Jonson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had very wonder full Safari
I was very nice from the day one we have organise our seven days in Selous , Mikumi and Ruaha, it was above our expectation since the day one we mate our driver guide at Airport transit hotel, the driver he was very helpful l, the camps were very nice, food was very delicious, we had very time nice time, We are strongly recommend this tour company.
GR
Email Michalis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience
The guide was really nice and helpful, interested in what we wanted to see. Hakuna Natasa was their motto and they tried to make us feel this way.The food was really good too.
CH
Email Monika | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mercury Zanzibar was a reliable tour operator, even thow there were some changes in the program.
We were picked up on time as prearranged in Dar es Salam. We felt always secure due to our very experienced driver, who was a knowledgeable safari guide. His english was quite basic, but over all sufficient. Accommodations were simple, but clean and for the price absolutely o.k. Unfortunately there was a lot of rain in January, what didn't allow us to drive the intended route due to a flooded road. We had to face a very long drive back to Dar es Salam and the next day to Mikumi. But everything was organized and we were housed in a good hotel. The really ennoying thing was, that for the last day our guide did not know that we were supposed to go to Udzungwa. So I recommend to check the program the first day of the trip with the guide. After some discussions and bargaining we found a good deal with Ndamungu from Mercury Zanzibar Travel for a compensation. All over it was a good experience with great game drives and due to the long drives we we saw a lot of the country.
Email Jay black | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice and very friendly staff would recommend to friends to visit Zanzibar
Most friendly and helpful ever so a lovely and great first experience had a fabulous time and hope to be back for longer visit next time.
An experience of a lifetime!
My friend and I travelled a 5 days 4 nights circuit through lake manyara, ngorogoro, serengeti and tarangirr using mercury travels, and we were very satisfied with the experience. Our guide, Stewart, was a total pro at his job, and was almost always among the first to get to the spots where lions, cheetas and leopards recided. In addition, not once did we break a wheel on the whole trip. One truly appreciates this feat, after having driven past several vehicles that had to stop in the middle of the savannah to change wheels or wait for assistance. His driving was really top notch, and I must say that this turned out to be one of the top priorities in hindsight. In addition to this, he could answer almost all questions we had about the animals, and otherwise had a good set of books to fill in the blanks. The sleeping facilities were fine for the budget, with nice sleeping mattresses and warm sleeping bags. Also, the owner of mercury went the extra mile to get us to our hotel a bit outside of Arusha, and we appreciated the service. I would definately recommend Mercury tours for anyone wanting to go on a safe, professional safari!