Team Shemeji Safari Tanzania
Shemeji Safari Tanzania
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email John G & Doug A | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable week with an excellent driver/guide in the parks and conservation areas of N Tanzania
Sada, the helpful consultant we worked with from Shemeji,put together a customized itinerary including six nights in their camps and lodges (Karatu, South Serengeti, Serengeti Ikoma, Maasai Boma, Lake Natron & Karatu). The days were full with a good balance between game drives and repositioning between various parks and conservation areas.
Our guide, David Mbunda, was excellent. He knew the bush and all the tracks, watering holes, etc. and had an innate sense of where the animals would be. He also stayed in touch with other drivers, sharing sightings. We were pleased that he was much more respectful of wildlife than some drivers; never harassing or upsetting them. Because this was a private tour, David was able to be flexible and responsive to our interests.
The camps were comfortable and the swimming pools were a welcome treat at the end of each day. Exchanging "intel" with others, it was clear we had seen many rare and elusive things (e.g. Cheetah with cubs, Civet, Black Mambo snake, Topi, Hartebeest) as well as the elephants, hippos, zebras, giraffes & buffalo seen by everyone. David is an excellent photographer and made an effort to position the landcruiser to take advantage of the best light, composition, etc..
We opted for comfort level with a range of comfortableaccommodation from tented camps (semi permanent with running water & electricity), to lodges. Breakfasts and evening meals were ample and tasty (primarily buffet augmented by items cooked to order). The lunch boxes tended to be repetitive and not very appetizing but they were adequate. There was always a friendly welcome from the camp staff, assistance with our gear and escorts to/ from the dining tent to ensure our safety.
The last night of our Safari, we had a medical emergency and it took a while to locate our driver (they stay in staff quarters at most camps but not in Karatu). We were taken to FAME Hospital in Karatu where we received life-saving care before being medivac'd to Nairobi.
Shemeji supported us fully and David stayed with us until the plane took off from Lake Manyara. Despite this unanticipated turn of events, our safari was everything we hoped it would be and more.
Shemeji provided an excellent experience with great value for money. We'd recommend their services without reservation.
