Cape Dog Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $400 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Crook, thief - Takes customers' money and does not deliver- Do not use this company.
Mike is a crook and thief. I trusted him and gave him a booking for 4 clients. The ran with the money and gave all sorts of excuses. After I sent the Tourism Police after him, he made all sorts of promises to refund my company. Used his children to make me feel sorry for him. I am still waiting for the payment.
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Email Mario | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellente organization with very professional and friendly guides
I have gone to two safaris with Cape Dog Safaris, on the first one I went with my wife and another couple. On this first safari we went to several parks and to Central Serengueti, we had a great time, lot of action, the guide was very profesional and friendly, the hotels very nice with excellent service. Both couples had such a good experience that both decided to go back a year later with the rest of the family. In our case we went with our son and daughter, this time we went mainly to North Serengueti, we had the opportunity to see the river crossing, the big five, on this second safari we had another guide from Cape Dog, he was as profesional and friendly as the one we had on our first safari.
On the second safari we had an airplane maintenance problem and lost the connection, arriving one day late to Tanzania, we had god communication with Cape Dog Safari and they helped us to organize things at our arrival in order to get to the camp with no delay.
Right now we are planning to do our third safari at South Serengueti, and for sure we will do it again with Cape Dog Safari.
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Email Cindy and Bob | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He stole our money and delivered no services.
Saving for this trip for years. We were supposed to go last August/September 2020, cancelled due to covid. Rebooked August/September 2021. We were already in Uganda when we learned our trip was not paid for, despite paying in full in March 2020. He stole our money and ruined our trip.
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Email Curt and Keri Jaeger | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He's a crook
Don't use them! Michael and Nelson/this company ran off with/stole our trip money for Tanzania safaris and Uganda accommodations - we saved for years for this great adventure and are now, headed home without the experience and without our money!
Reply from Cape Dog Safaris
Posted on Jun 22, 2022Dear Curt and Keri Jaeger, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. There was communication gap between our partners in Uganda and us in Tanzania. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future.
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Email Brian Sly | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply AMAZING
I could not have been happier with the safari experience that our guide Michael provided us!! From the locations we visited to the lodges we stayed at and the food and drinks we enjoyed, it was absolutely the trip of a lifetime.
It was Michaels personality and expertise, however, that truly made this safari the most incredible experience I could have ever hoped for. I cannot wait to get back to Africa again, and there is no other guide that I would consider for my next safari!!!
Thank you Michael, from the bottom of my heart, for showing us how incredible your wonderful country is, and for giving me memories that will last a lifetime!!!!
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Email Chris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Guide *Extraordinaire* in the wildest place on Earth.
I've been on two safaris with Michael Massonda, the first, several years ago by myself, and the second, earlier this month with my family. I would not have brought my wife and our 11 and 8 year old children along for my second safari, if I didn't trust Michael to take care of us. And he did. Michael and the Cape Dog Safaris team delivered the greatest outdoor adventure we will ever have the opportunity to experience, at least until we return.
Michael is a wildlife expert. His vast knowledge of fauna and flora, of geologic history, and the contemporary challenges to the wildlife in East Africa, transforms your trip from a typical spot-the-animal safari, to a life-changing educational journey. From the tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago, to the volcanic soils sustaining the vast fields of Serengeti grasses, Michael will help you understand why the animals you see do what they do, live where they do, and how they're distinct from other species in Africa.
But Michael is also a true professional, having guided people from all over the world, for many years. For the most part, he allows nature to do the talking. He gives you your time, to take it all in. He comments only to teach you about what you are seeing--in a well-timed, easy to understand, and often humorous way. Want to know more? Just ask. Michael will know. Want to rest, or spend the afternoon in camp? Just say so. Michael respects that you've travelled a great distance, and appreciates that the accommodations Cape Dog arranges are among the finest luxury camps in Africa. It's easy-going.
For Westerners, planning a safari and travelling to Africa can be daunting. Michael and the Cape Dog Safaris team are trustworthy and exceptionally reliable. If your flight is delayed, they wait at the airport for you. If you've forgotten something, they retrieve it or arrange the replacement for you. If you have a request of the lodge, they will speak on your behalf and manage it for you.
My family will return to Africa one day, and when we do, we will book with Michael and Cape Dog Safaris. It's hard for us to imagine a better safari guide service in the business.
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Email Alan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Suberb knowlede of the area. White glove service and attentiveness to clients.
Terry and I were totally satisfied with our guide, vehicle, planning of drives,
knowledge of the local area and their people.
In the moment -all the time-Great experience
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Email Marisol | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Africa!!!!!!!!!!
It was an incredible experience and cape dog managed to overcome our expectations of Africa! Beautiful people and excellent service! Cape dog helped this dream come true, thank you very much! hope to come back and travel with you guys again!
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Email Rikke Wahl | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dream becoming realitey!
This experience was increadible!! More than I could ever ask for!
When we landed in the airport Michael was waiting for us outside with a big smile and warm hugs. He fixed with our luggage and had water already prepared for us in the car (the whole 12 days trip was filled with these small beautiful details).
While he drew us to the first hotel that night, he told us about the country and answered all the questions we had. Since we were a group of Spanish speaking people, he fixed a Spanish speaking guide for us, that he made sure was amazing, which he really was! James Ringo.
The whole safari experience was incredible! We saw everything we wished to see! All the big 5 plus the rest of the wild life you only thought you would see in TV.
All the hotels that Michael had arranged for us were perfect with delicious food and top quality service.
We felt safe and extremely happy during the whole trip!
Michael kept in touch with us all the time to make sure we were doing fine.
If it was possible to rate cape dog safari with 6 stars, I would have done so!
Amazing, amazing, amazing!
I strongly reccomend you to choose Cape dog safari if you're going for a safari in Tanzania!
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Email Juan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Trip Ever
Michael and his crew are by far the most kind and welcoming operators you can find. From the very beginning when we started planning our vacation they were on top of every detail, send us info, making opportune reservations in the best places and planning our overall experience. Since the planning was done so well, our trip can easily be described as a one lifetime experience. Every detail in the trip was taken care of, every day itinerary was carefully plan to maximize our chance of experiencing great games. As a guide Michael is exceptional, he knows African wildlife profoundly and that makes the trip even richer, as you go on learning about your surroundings constantly.
I would recommend Cape Dog Safaris anytime.