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,... 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.
PT
Email Filipa & Carlos | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience.
Our overall experience was very good. We felt taken care of at all times, and the facilities along the trip were good.
From the back office support, to the Safari staff, and particularly the driver, were very welcoming and friendly.
Adam the driver made our experience very good, with his knowledge about everything, but also his attention and availability.
In summary, we would do the Safari again with Shemeji, and we definitely recommend it to other people.
SE
Email Anny | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very skilled as well as pleasant and easy to deal with.
The process of deciding the safaritour, Payment and other administration were very smoth and easy.
Out guide at the safari, Omari, were very skilled, friendly and really did the best for us. We saw more animals than expected as Omari knew where to find them and did not give up searching for them. Out great cook Godson serverad great meals every day.
The only thing that could have been better was the standard of the car.
We can highly recomend Shemeji.
US
Email Rodrigo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 Days Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
Overall a good Safari. Everything worked out well, but I would qualify the guide as just OK. Having been on other Safaris I can't overstate the difference that a great guide makes. Separating the rating by item, I would say:
Ease of Dealing with the Company: 5*
Accommodation: 5*
Vehicle: 5*
Guide: 3*
NL
Email Sander | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome safari, with afterwards an ok stay at Zanzibar
We went for a 6 day safari to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and the Ngorongoro crater. Aferwards, we stayed at Zanzibar for about 6 nights.
We had an awesome safari with Shemeji! Our guide Harun and cook Isaack were both excellent at their jobs. Harun drove perfectly, told us a lot about the parks we went too and the animals we saw, put us (the customer) as his first priority (he stopped everywhere we wanted), has a very good sence of humor, is excellent English speaking (also very important!). Just. Awesome. Isaack was able to cook anything, breakfasts where good, lunches always nice and the evening dinner delicious. And the hamburger on the last day with some fries, yum. He was also a very cool guy, had a very good sence of humor, also excellent English speaking and always helpful. The parks were very beautiful, the animals so awesome and Harun and Isaack very cool guys. We wouldn't miss this trip for the world and thank them once more for the amazing safari!
However,... Read more the Green Mountain Hotel (overnight stay at Arusha) was ok. Don't expect luxury, just basics. Our time at Zanzibar was also very nice. Beautiful white beaches and a very blue sea. Mbuyuni Beach Village had lots of places to hangout and the lunch / dinner menu was always different. However, don't expect luxury here also, but just the basics. Some things could be much better, like the bed, sheets and some other things. The personnel however was always friendly, helpful and fun. Unfortunately, the same music is played every night and the food isn't always that good.
So, overall we had a good experience with Shemeji. The safari was awesome, our stay at the hotels ok. I would recommend Shemeji (and especially Harun and Isaack) to anyone! However, maybe choose your own hotels when you need some more luxury. Otherwise, these ones are just fine. Shemeji, thanks once more!
Reply from Shemeji Safari Tanzania
Posted on Aug 3, 2017Dear Sander,
Thank you for your review and I'm happy to hear you had a great safari experience. You are very right that it's possible to overnight in more luxery accommodations, it all depends on the budget. Everything is possible! :-)
Kind regards,
Shemeji Safari & Tours
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Email Dorien | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 6 day safari! Patient guide and cook, who did everything to give us a good time!
Communication easy by email or whatsapp. Glood price comparing to others. Nice accomodation. The guide/driver let us decide how we would like to do our safari. We saw the 'big five'!
NL
Email Janine | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was really nice and it was definetly one of the best experience here! The trip is very organized!
The communication was good. The food was also good and everything was very clear for example that you were picked up and every night one of the guides came to the group and tells something about the next day and what you can expect about it.
BE
Email Eline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A nice experience to see the african wild life
I went on a 3 day safari to the Ngorongoro and Serengeti. Our guide was also very good in recognizing the animals , so we really saw every animal that we could possibly see. The food was great and also the sleeping bags kept us warm during the cold night in the Ngorogoro. I also liked the jeep we were driving in, because it was very large en comfortable. Only at the end we had an 2 hour stop because off a problem with the tires of the car, but for the rest I really liked it.
Reply from Shemeji Safari Tanzania
Posted on Oct 18, 2016Hi Eline. I'm so sorry for what happened with the car. The roads in Serengeti are extremely bad at the moment (so many stones), so sometimes it happens that a car gets a flat tyre. If it happens our guides try to fix this as soon as possible.
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Email Tamar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dutch rangers on tour
I've have had a great time with the tour guides of Shemeji Safari & Tours. We went with 4 Dutch girls on a 3 day safari in the Serengeti area and Ngorongoro crater. On Friday we left very early in the morning to the Serengeti National Park. On the way Jozef tried to repare the electricity in the car, so we were able to charge our phones and camera's. Unfortunately this did not work out. After passing the registration areas, luckily It did not take that long as we had expected, we entered the park. On the first day we had perfect weather and we have seen lots of animals already. Jozef was very helpfull to find as many animals as possible. After a long but satifsying day we arrived at the camp where our amazing chef started to prepare our dinner. The food was very good and filled our bellies. After a shower, which was possible since a couple of weeks, we were ready to go to sleep. The next morning we woke up early to see the beautiful sunrise. The second day was again a warm and beautiful... Read more day. It is such an amazing park with lovely views and animals. In the afternoon we almost saw a lion catching a Gazelle, nevertheless the Gazelle recognized the lion and ran away. At the end of the day we arrived at our second camp in the Ngorongoro crater. A nice place with a view inside the crater. It was pretty cold in this area, so we went bed early and tried to make ourselves warm enough.
The next day we went into the crater. It was still a bit cloudy and chilly, but this created a beautiful sky with some sun coming through. Around noon we left the crater and went back to Arusha.
It was such a great safari. I have been on safari in South Africa and this felt much more like a real safari. I would definitely recommend Shemeji Safari & Tours and hope that I am able to come back to see more from the Serengeti area. Thank you so much for this experience! I will never forget it!
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Email Rémy Guinchard | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 days in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Me and my 2 children wanted to go in Serengeti and Ngorongoro once in Tanzania, without prior organization.
After some emails exchanges, I have met Emma in Arusha. She found me a suitable solution for my budget and wishes.
Our Guide (Elie) was very competent, and has made my children happy. The patrick's dishes and logistic made me happy...
The only thing to improve for Shemeji Safari & Tours is the means of payment.
Globally, it was really a great trip !
Rémy
Reply from Shemeji Safari Tanzania
Posted on Aug 22, 2016Thank you for the review Rémy! We're working on the VISA payment which will be working within one week, so that will make it easier :-). Karibu tena Tanzania!