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 Nora & Joerg | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Tanzania experience with Shemeji Safari
We got back from our Tanzania-Zanzibar round trip about a week ago, and the many beautiful memories remain, which is largely thanks to Shemeji Safari / Paradise Wilderness, with whom we carried out this trip. A year ago, we contacted Shemeji Safari and started planning our individual trip together with them – we took some modules from their program one-to-one, others were flexibly adapted and added. We would particularly like to thank Tomas Vyvial, who took excellent care of us before and during the trip! We always had a competent contact person who was available per email and WhatsApp throughout our journey, and when we had a minor issue (which happened only once or twice), he was immediately on hand and offered a solution so that we were able to continue without any problems.
If anyone is planning a trip to Tanzania/Zanzibar, we can highly recommend the team at Shemeji Safari/Paradise Wilderness, and if you work with Tomas, you will be in the best of hands. We have already recommended him to friends and colleagues, and who knows, he may well hear from one or the other... 😊.
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Email Kelly | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wow! Amazing adventure and incredible staff!
My husband booked this Safari as a surprise for my 60th birthday. He worked with Neema to plan all the details and I couldn’t be happier with everything! The glamping was so much fun - we had hippos, wildebeest, zebras, monkeys and baboons all around our tents at night, and the food was really good (can chicken really taste like that?). The safaris were even better than I ever could have imagined- we saw all of the big 5 and hundreds of birds and the Great Migration. Our guide, John, was skilled at spotting the animals, Navigating the traffic, knowing exactly where to go, and providing so much information. The staff was so terrific and friendly- they surprised even my husband by singing, dancing and giving a cake on my day❤️ I got teary when we had to leave them and this beautiful country. We will be back - and when we do - it will be with these wonderful people.
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Email Julie Robidoux | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing with Peter Malley
Peter Malley - the best guide and driver! Want to go on safari in Tanzania? This is the one you absolutely have to do with Peter Malley! He is amazing. He knows everything about the region, the animals, the lifestyle. His explanations are very clear and he answers all our questions. He is kind and very friendly.
He knows where to go to allow us to see as many animals as possible. We saw the Big Five and so much more!
He is always very careful, conscientious, attentive and attentive to his customers. Without him, our experience would certainly not have been the same.
It was an unforgettable week!
Great and amazing Safari with Peter Malley
If you are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledge Guido for your safari, we highly recommend going on a safari trip with Peter Malley.
Peter is a very friendly guide and a very good driver.
Peter can tell you everything about the region, the animals and the people.
We had an amazing and unforgettable time in Tanzania.
Thanks to Peter, he showed us so many beautiful places. We saw lots of animals, including the "Big five". Peter is wonderful man, very kind and attentive to his customers.
We thank Shemeji Safari Tanzania and Peter Malley for this unique and unforgettable travel experience. We will never forget this!
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Email João Conceição | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
⸻ Unforgettable Safari Experience with Shemeji and Our Incredible Guide Hamis Barie
From start to finish, our safari in Tanzania was absolutely unforgettable. We booked through Shemeji Safari, and Neema Thomas ensured that every detail was flawlessly organized — making the entire process smooth and stress-free.
But what truly made our trip exceptional was our guide and driver, Hamis Barie. Simply put, this experience would not have been possible without him. He wasn’t just our guide — he was our tracker, storyteller, teacher, and constant companion throughout the journey.
From the first day at Tarangire National Park, Hamis was already setting the tone — sharing his knowledge about the animals, spotting wildlife from impossible distances, and making sure we were always in the right place at the right time.
During our two days in the Serengeti, we witnessed lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras (countless!), and so much more. Thanks to Hamis’ sharp instincts and deep experience, we had front-row seats to nature at its most raw and beautiful.
On... Read more our final day at the Ngorongoro Crater, Hamis went above and beyond to make one of our biggest dreams come true — seeing a rhino. He proactively contacted rangers, coordinated with other guides, and tirelessly scanned the landscape until we finally spotted one. That moment — seeing such a rare and majestic animal — was only possible because of his determination and skill.
Every single day, Hamis impressed us. He was knowledgeable, patient, kind, and completely passionate about what he does. His ability to read the land, understand animal behavior, and ensure we had the best possible view made all the difference.
If you’re considering a safari in Tanzania, I cannot recommend Shemeji Safari enough — and if you’re lucky enough to have Hamis Barie as your guide, you’re guaranteed the trip of a lifetime.
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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,... Read more 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.
