The Director Of The Company Vicent with Friends
LEM Carnivores Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- ASTA & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $75 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Simona Oancea | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lovely nature, services expensive and not really rewarding
I had the 4 day 3 nights budget joining group in Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro. The nature is amazing, especially the crater, packed with animals and the views are crazy. Tarangire was also packed with animals. The Serengeti is huge, so we drove more and saw less animals.
What left a sour taste in my mouth was the price - service quality ratio. I will leave a breakdown here:
- Lem carnivores contact was responsive and polite, but the organisation was chaotic, the first 2 mornings we had to wait for a few hours each day (when animals are actually most active) just so they can organize the cars, they changed the driver and they don't communicate all this in advance, we felt like you never know what awaits you
- drivers & cook were nice people, although we would have expected more info from the drivers about the schedule
- first day accommodation was a very basic room, second night in Serengeti was an awful public campsite: tents smelled like dirty feet, there was no light in the bathrooms and showers, showers doors did not close, no toilet paper, no soap, no hot water and generally dirty. The third night in Ngorongoro public campsite was ok: tents were better, we even got pillows, bathrooms were clean, functional, they had toilet paper, light and hot water, but no soap.
- the cook was a friendly guy, we had more than enough each day, but I have high doubts about how the food is stored, because it is transported without a fridge and in the kitchen area there is no refrigerator. 3 of us got diarrhea, it was bad, we think it was the meat
- safari jeeps are not really well maintained. every day we would pass by broken down cars, lots of them!! in the last day ours broke as well in the exact moment when the diarrhea hit (to be so lucky...)
For me I believe 3 days would have been enough, considering the many hours you spend in the car on bumpy roads. If you have back pain, you will feel it a lot, so keep that in mind when booking.
I also believe that what I wrote here is a reality for all the operators, not only for Lem Carnivores, I just have the feeling that this is the most Tanzania services can provide.
All in all, I would have expected way more out of a 700 dollar experience (+3.5% transfer fees!), but the nature was amazing.
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Email Mikhail | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best value for money! Best safari experience! Best tour team!
I admit I rarely write reviews!
And I do it only when I have had complete pleasure!
Vincent's team was our lucky break, and our first experience of a safari in Africa (we tried safaris in Asia).
Points by point:
1. We chose from about 10 offers (other travel companies) , for a period of 4-5 days, to a visit to several parks.
2. Vincent's offer seemed to us the most balanced!
3. We did not want to live in tents, the offer should included guest houses.
4. The main quality of Vincent's team is accuracy, strict adherence to plans, politeness. I admit this is not typical for Africa with its hakuna matata.
5. We were picked up exactly on time without delays!
6. All trips were organized with excellent knowledge of the parks, local animals and plants! They told us everything in detail,
7. We saw lions, hyenas, jackals, rhinos, hippos, giraffes and many elephants!
8. Ngorongoro Park was the absolute gem of this trip.
9. Our car driver was super professional, drove us very well, and when one angry elephant wanted to attack, he masterfully took us out of danger!
10. The car was clean and comfortable!
11. The food on the tour was always fresh and tasty, the guest houses are wonderful!
12. We saw everything we wanted to see - animals, birds, plants, mountains and a lake!
13. There is not a single drawback or negative comment on this trip, we enjoyed it!
We are absolutely ready to recommend Vincent's team to everyone as excellent professionals and great people!
And most importantly, in the price-quality comparison, they are the best!
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Email Sandra | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful and easy
The communication with Vincent was super easy with WhatsApp. He did a great job with answering all the questions and was very helpful in general. I stayed at his accommodation which was lovely but there will be nothing in walking distance. I stayed only the night before and after the safari which was perfect.
The food was good same as the tents.
I wished the guide would have given much more info about the animals we saw. He was mostly just pointing them out but when we complained it got better. Overall I had a good experience.
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Email Tiago | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Disorganized safari
Disorganized safari, the guide didn't explain almost anything, poor vehicles, they join people that booked budget camping with people that booked mid-range lodges in far away places so there are a lot of wasted hours that should be instead used in the game drive. Absolutely terrible.
Email Candice | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari and great in a crisis
The safari was incredible. We saw almost all the animals up close and personal. The tour has 6 guests in total and Emanuel (guide) and Ibrahim (cook) took excellent care of us. Vicent even managed to get us a upgrade from tent to room one night.
On the last day I became seriously ill with an infection. Emanuel drove me 6 hours to the hospital and stayed with me to translate with the staff.
Amazing service and tour.
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Email Marion | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Amazing safari with the best driver ever Emmanuel!
We saw a lot of animals. It was magical!
Vicent, of Lem Carnivores was also very helpfull and professionnal.
Outstanding service!
We loved working with Lem Carnivores because they’re a local company, they’re very knowledgable, safe and fun! They’re patient and really looked after our group of 12 people! Highly recommend them!
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Email Oscar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
We booked a budget safari (4days/3nights) and it was truly amazing. Our guide Emanuel was exceptional and took us away from all the main roads that are crowded with all the other tour operators, so the experience driving around Serengeti alone was quite unique. He knew a lot about the area and especially the animals and also where to go look for them.
Can absolutely recommend!
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Email Morena Farrugia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best in Tanzania would recommend 100%
I booked the tour through whatsapp and they were so helpful and trusted us with just a small deposit!! They are an amazing company and trustworthy! Especially emmanuel he makes the safari one you can remember he tries to find the best spot to see the amazing animals and he was always so patient and made our trip fun . Also mattias the best Dr Stomach hahah he made us the best breakfast, lunch and dinner :) he always made sure our bellies were full and happy
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Email Markos | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kind and very caring. Always there to help.
Had and amazing private safari tour with my friend. I really suggest you to get the private safari tour because you make the program and the guides are gonna show you things you would not see in a group safari. If you go just ask Manuel to be your guide. Very interesting and nice guy knowing so much history about his country and Africa in general. You are gonna be amazed by his ability to be at the right place on the right time for wildlife observation. Vincent the owner of the company was with us all the time , helping and caring for us. Thank you so much both of you guys . The best experience .