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Hekima Safaris
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- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $190 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Aleksandra | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The experience is Indeed the Excellent experience
I cannot recommend Hekima Safaris enough. Not only are the guides so friendly, radically knowledgable and kind, they are extremely professional . The cooker Markus is beyond expectations, super creative and always trying to do his best to show Tanzanian cuisines from its best side.
Additionally, we had so much fun singing and dancing with Hekima family before and after safaris! Their concern didnt end with safari service but they took care about us all our stay in Arusha .
When you starts to plan thing too far in advance, sometimes the actual event falls short of your expectations and becomes a disappointment. I am so happy to report this was not the case with the safari we just completed wit HEKIMA SAFARIS as it far exceeded all of our expectations! Our planning began over year ago and HEKIMA SAFARIS was there every step of the way, promptly responding to inquiries and helping with creating our own plan. I researched safari companies thoroughly. Hekima was one of the least expensive options we found and after reading reviews we chose them. There was nothing cheap about the quality of the service, food or accomodations; all were top shelf if not down right luxurious. Our guide was a pleasure to be with for the time. He had a keen eye and sharp wit and continuously worked to keep us informed and happy. A safari is a big investment in time and money. You can't do better than Hekima Safaris I believe . We are so happy we chose them - what more could you ask for?
They have great social media as well, their Instagram account is woooo - guys kip the spirit alive :)
#GoHekima
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Email Elif | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream came true
I was always dreaming to do a safari in Tanzania at the Serengeti Nationalpark. I heard the first time from Hekima from a traveller, whom i met in Cape town in November 2018, at the beginning from my Africa trip. He recommended this safari company and so I got in touch with them. When i arrived in Arusha they organized everything for me and welcomed me like a family member. The guest house is very cute, the crew very lovely, helpful and hospitable. The food at the guest house was always very delicious. And then the safari: it was mind blowing. We saw big 5 within 24 hours. Our driver was like an eagle and knew everything about the animals habitats. I had the best food in Tanzania while our safari. The tents were very big and the mattresses very comfy. All parks are unique and completely different. We had the best crew and group. I still cannot believe that my dream came true. Thanks a lot to Hekima team! You made it and helped me so much. Furthermore you help me to realize another big dream: Volunteering in Africa. No words can describe how lucky I am to have done these experiences with you. I had so many best moments with you. My heart is always with you and hopefully we will see us in 2020.
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Email Kelly | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unbelievable :)
My safari trip with Hekima Safaris East Africa was perfect and genuinely couldn't have been any better. The trip planning was easy and stress free thanks to the quick and detailed replies from reservation department at Hekima .Our tour guide on the safari, Juma and the high management was unbelievable very PROFESSIONAL . Ely listened to what we were interested in & made 100% effort to ensure that our tour was amazing in every way. I really wanted to see lions and Hippopotamus when we were there and guide pulled out all the stops to ensure that we seen lions. Hekima team I can say they are so knowledgeable and they are so much passion for what they does you can realized this from the first email :)
Our accommodation that we was arranged for us by Hekima was also perfect. I’d like to mention that the food for our lunches on safari was delicious & we loved that we got to try some proper Tanzania food. The bottle of wine was also a great touch! Thank you for a fantastic trip, we will remember our trip with Hekima Safaris always
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Email Ivana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Hekima Safari
If you wanna get an amazing safari tour, you should choose Hekima team. Communication with Hekima team before our safari tour was always without any problem. They always answered our questions, were very helpful and friendly :) and it was before our arrival. When we arrived to Arusha, all staff in Hekima House were very friendly and you feel like when you come to visit your friends,... They were really nice to us and made a great program how to get to know Arusha better. It was never boring! Also food was very delicious and various. The safari was just a dream ❤️ Experience, adventure,... We had amazing time during the safari tour, you can not be hungry or unsatisfied,.. Hekima is great professional company, they organise unbelievable safari tour for you!! There is nothing you will miss it.They really took care of us. I would book safari again just with you, really to recommendation ❤️
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Email Benjamin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Undescribable experience
We (my cousin and me) went on a 4 day private trip to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and it was absolutely stunning! Together with our driver (and guide) and cook, we went on an unforgettable adventure, both lodge and tented camp (at night you hear the hyenas close to the camping site). Everything was well organised and taken care of by Hekima House and Safaris and I would definitely recommend staying and booking a safari via Hekima! Thanks again guys.
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Email Leonie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They took great care of us!
We booked a five day safari with Hekima. Unfortunately one of us got sick so we had to cancel the safari on day 2. In the meanwhile we could stay at Hekima House where the very friendly staff took great care of us. We couldn’t ask for more.
The manager helped us a lot with preparing bills and setting up a letter for our insurance company.
We would definitely recommend this company because they will make sure you are all right!
Email Blaz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond our expectations!
Wow! What an experience!! We booked 5 days safari trip with Hekima and the trip was beyond out expectations. Jackson and the guys did a really nice job, everyone was really helpful and friendly. Before safari, we stayed in Hekima house and enjoyed the hospitaly of the stuff and great food they provide. Our safari guide Manu did a wonderful jub, providing us with interesting information and showing us all the animals we expected to see. Overall it was an amazing experience, I would 100% recommend Hekima to everyone. Thanks for everything and hope to see you again!!
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Email Jason Farrugia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hekima are the best, they exceeded all expectations !!
If it wasn't for Hekima and their staff we wouldn't have enjoyed our trip so much. This was our honeymoon so we wanted it to be special and not just the ordinary safari trip. Hekima made sure that all lodges, hotels, tents etc where notified about our honeymoon so that they could prepare the best rooms and special service throughout the whole trip. I can never stop recommending them to anyone who wishes to travel to Africa for the best Safari experience of a lifetime.
Email Karoline | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly and experienced operator
I organised a tour for someone else and from my very first contact with Mopoo at Hekima, I was really impressed with the speed of his replies, his friendliness and the patience and time taken to answer all my questions.
Everything was beautifully organised, it worked like clockwork. The safari was sensational: the experienced and knowledgeable guide searching every nook and cranny to seek out the hardest to find animals.
Hekima arranged the holiday of a lifetime. We could not be happier.
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Email Muhammad Ally | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
"Awesome"
My friend and I are back from a 12-day trip with Hekima Safaris - a climb of Kilimanjaro (Lemosho route) and a 5 day safari, with a few rest and travels days mixed in. I can say without any hesitation whatsoever that this was a trip of a lifetime and that we picked the right travel company with which to entrust all of the details.
Picking a travel company for a Kilimanjaro trek requires a leap of faith - they are mostly local companies without any brand recognition. I found Hekima Safaris through my own research, and they quickly won my confidence. The sales manager who fielded my initial inquires, Richard, is simply extraordinary- helpful, thorough, responsive, and professional without being pushy. Long after we committed to this trip, Richard was my primary point of contact, and I am very grateful for all of his help. Every question about everything- packing, logistics, preparation- Richard was my go to person and he always got me the information I needed. Thank you Richard and of course the owner Mopoo (Eli :)!
Our lead mountain guide and his team were likewise excellent- the mountain guides, cooks, porters, you name it- every last person we dealt with excelled at their job and was committed to our safety, well being and comfort every step along the way. Richard and his team did a great job of communicating with us, and likewise keeping the mood upbeat. Make no mistake about it, this is a serious trek, but this team of professionals got us both to the summit and back- we are very grateful for the entire team for leading us through it all!
A tip for those considering this trip- get the private toilet. The public toilets at the campsites and heavily used, potentially a long, cold walk from your tent and generally disgusting. The private toilet is a small price to pay for sanitary conditions.
On the safari, our guide Maulid and Ambrosia was outstanding. They seems to know everything about everything out there! They are very personable and was really committed to making sure they tailored each day to fit our needs. We very much enjoyed his company on the long, bumpy rides across the 3 parks we visited. They are dedication to us on this trip- our safety, comfort and enjoyment- is a tribute to they are skills as guides.
Finally, all of the hotels booked through Hekima Safaris were great, and also a shout out to the drivers who seamlessly transferred us from place to place Ambrosia :-). Hekima has a real 'spirit of customer service' that is evident in every interaction we had with everyone before, during and after the trip.
In closing, I simply cannot say enough good things about Hekima and the trip in general- thanks to everyone who made it happen.