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Hekima Safaris
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- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
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- Price Range:
- $210 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Neville | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice memories
The safari experience with Hekima Safaris was truly wonderful from start to finish. Our guide, Faraj, was exceptionally passionate, enthusiastic, and incredibly helpful, going above and beyond to ensure every aspect of the trip was perfect. His knowledge, positive energy, and dedication made the experience even more special.
This six-day safari will undoubtedly remain an unforgettable memory for me, and I am truly grateful to Hekima Safaris and Faraj for creating such a remarkable journey. Highly recommended.
Email Faida Nyamushala | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing adventure
From as far back as I can remember, my world was shaped by National Geographic, Animal Planet, and Discovery. Africa wasn’t just a destination for me — it was a lifelong dream, the very top of my bucket list. What I never imagined was that this dream would be fulfilled as a family, with my wife, my in-laws, and our 10-month-old baby — and that it would be executed so flawlessly by Hekima Safaris.
I came into this journey with nothing but a dream and a lot of uncertainty. Traveling with a 10-month-old is no small task, and I had countless concerns. From the very first WhatsApp message, Eli (Mopoo) and John treated every question with patience, warmth, and genuine care. Even late at night, responses were prompt and reassuring. Step by step, they built a highly customized itinerary, always putting my child’s comfort and safety first. That level of attention instantly built trust.
What truly amazed me was how Hekima Safaris managed to craft such a detailed, seamless, and premium experience just one week before our travel date. After comparing multiple operators, it became clear that Hekima offered the best value for money — not because it was cheaper, but because it was truly all-inclusive, private, exclusive, and safe. Every lodge we stayed at — Curio Hilton, Sand River by Elewana, Serena Sweetwaters, and Fairmont Kenya Safari Club — exceeded expectations.
We have traveled extensively across the world, both self-driven and guided, and I can confidently say this: Kenya must be experienced through a tour operator, and this was without question the best guided experience we’ve ever had.
Eli (Mopoo) was with us from day one until the very last moment. His safari vehicle was perfectly prepared, including a car seat for our baby. Beyond that, he was everything you could hope for in a guide — professional, articulate, deeply knowledgeable, and incredibly perceptive. But what set him apart was his kindness and emotional intelligence. He was attentive to every situation, every need, every unspoken concern. By the end of our nine-day journey, he felt less like a guide and more like family.
We traveled during the off-season in late November, and it turned out to be a blessing. The parks felt exclusive and intimate. With pure experience, instinct, and dedication — no GPS, no tracking — Suleiman ensured we saw not just the Big Five, but what I would proudly call the Big Nine. Watching my lifelong dream unfold in such a natural, authentic way felt nothing short of magical.
We are profoundly grateful to Hekima Safaris for assigning Suleiman to us, and to John for overseeing every single detail of the journey — from our very first conversation to flawless coordination with all hotels and lodges. Traveling with elders and a baby can be stressful, but Hekima made it effortless.
During this trip, we celebrated my wife’s birthday and my son’s 10-month-versary — moments that will forever remain etched in our hearts. We couldn’t have chosen a better destination, and more importantly, we couldn’t have chosen a better team to trust with our family.
Hekima Safaris didn’t just give us a safari — they gave us memories, peace of mind, and an experience that exceeded every expectation.
Wishing John, Suleiman, Mopoo, and the entire Hekima Safaris family continued success and growth.
May God bless you abundantly.
Email Cia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safaris experience
This is easily one of the best experiences I had in my whole life. The first day we got to see all of the big five. We even got to see the best sunset and sunrise woooo. Hekima Safaris high recommended
Email Rose | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Grand Adventure
Juma was hands down one of the best tour guides we have ever had. From the moment we started the safari, he felt like part of our crew (there were seven of us), and his energy was absolutely amazing. He knew all the right spots, made the entire experience very smooth, and kept the vibe fun and comfortable throughout the trip.
The vehicle was spotless, and juma showed up every day looking sharp and fully ready for adventure. His bright and vibrant attitude was truly contagious. He went above and beyond to make sure we were completely satisfied, helping us spot so many beautiful animals including an unforgettable leopard sighting. That moment was pure magic and happened only because Juma knew exactly how to track and get us there.
If you are looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, fun, and genuinely a joy to be around, Juma is your guy. He made this safari experience unforgettable for all
Email Namubiru | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 4 Day safari experience
The experience was truly amazing we managed to see almost all the animals! Our driver, juma , was very kind, patient, and helpful. He made sure we saw everything and always took his time with us. The accommodations were also excellent, very comfortable, and well organized.
10/10 — highly recommended!
Email Winnie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, highly recommend
We did a 6-day safari tour with Hekima and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Our tour guide Juma went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. His deep knowledge of wildlife, positive attitude, and great sense of humor created an amazing vibe within the group from day one. Thanks to him, we were lucky to see all of the Big Five and even witness the great wildebeest migration in Northern Serengeti.
A special mention goes to Chef Baraka, who did an excellent job preparing three delicious meals every day. The food was consistently fresh, tasty, and well presented. My partner celebrated her birthday during the trip, and Chef Baraka went out of his way to bake her a cake and organize a small celebration, which made the moment incredibly special and memorable.
Hekima is a very well-organized company. Everything was arranged with great attention to detail, and communication between the office, guides, drivers, and chefs was excellent. While small itinerary changes can sometimes happen, everything was handled professionally and smoothly, ensuring the experience remained enjoyable and stress-free.
Overall, we felt well taken care of from start to finish. We highly recommend Hekima to anyone looking for a professional, warm, and unforgettable safari experience in Tanzania.
Email natha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful time
We saw the Big Five!
We were on a private 8-day safari, and it was an amazing experience. The communication with Eli was top-notchhe answered very quickly, and I had a lot of questions which he always responded to kindly 😊
We had Amani as our guide, and he was great. We saw the Big Five by day 3. We were also lucky enough to witness a hunt—a cheetah that killed a Thomson’s gazelle. We saw many cheetahs with cubs, lions with 2-month-old cubs, a leopard with cubs, and much more.
Hekima Safaris did a great job. I can highly recommend them for your safari—everything was excellent from start to finish 💯💯
I also want to thank Safines. I wanted to buy a safari hat on the way from Arusha to Tarangire, and he made it happen. Many thanks, Safines!
Email Jerthrude | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable adventure
The safari was very well organized, from the accommodations before the safari to the end everything fit perfectly. The food (breakfast, lunch, evening) was very delicious (both local and international) and definitely more than enough every day.
Our guide also tried very hard to show us as many different animals as possible, so we could also see the BIG 5 😊
Thank you, Hekima Safari for this incredible experience!
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Email Nitish Advitiy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unforgettable safari Experience
I have no enough words to describe how incredible this safari was. From the moment we contacted Bright African Safaris, we felt welcomed and well taken care of.
Our guide faraj was truly exceptional patient, knowledgeable, and always making sure we enjoyed every moment. Mopoo, who also accompanied us, was so friendly and attentive, making the trip even more enjoyable.
This was an experience of a lifetime, and I am deeply grateful.
I highly recommend this company to anyone visiting Africa they will make your safari unforgettable.
Email Clara Joseph | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful memories
From start to finish, our tour with Hekima Safaris was organized incredibly well. We were welcomed on arrival in Arusha by Mopoo, who took us to our first hotel, and from that moment on we were in excellent hands.
Throughout our safari, Jackson looked after us with genuine care. The whole experience was magical — he made sure we were always comfortable and helped us tick off everything on our bucket list, including the Big Five. One thing we truly appreciated was the warm lunches every day. While many other groups were eating lunch boxes, we enjoyed delicious hot meals with pasta or rice after a long morning out in the parks. It made the experience feel so much more personal and premium.
Communication during the planning stage was perfect, and even once we reached Zanzibar, the Hekima office made sure all our transfers were arranged smoothly. With so many tour companies to choose from, we are genuinely happy that we chose Hekima Safaris. They were ethical, professional, and our guide was extremely knowledgeable.
We couldn’t have asked for a better safari experience. Highly recommended!