African Wildcats Expeditions at NgoroNgorocrater
African Wildcats Expeditions Company
- Located In:
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Netherlands
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Tour Types:
- Specialized photographic safaris (Mid-range & luxury)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $153 to $350 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Tom | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary experience, experienced guides, personalised and flexible program'!
In July we went on a tour with African Wildcats Expeditions with 13 persons.
Communication-
Good communication between us and African Wildcats, all the question we asked them got a fast response! Before the trip we had the change to meet them in Holland to ask even more questions and being able to look at the final details of the trip. When we finished a day there was always a short briefing where they gave us information for the next day. They gave us good dressing tips and a list of items thats a must.
Service-
The service was amazing! Always on time, their english was good, no problems with hotels, good meals and there was always water availeble and they even got WI-FI on board!
The tour-
The way how they made the program was simply amazing! The way they build up the parks and what animal we can see where was just perfect. They included all our wishes, we saw the big 5, we visited a school, local villages and some amazing views. The Hotels they picked had good services, good meals and some had amazing views! They drove very good so we couldn't get car sick and we even got the change to sleep! The tourguides (Jacob & Kiki) mastered english! They also knew alot about the animals, nature and culture, and that was very intresting. You could learn something new every few minutes if you wanted to! We saw various scenery and they made sure we got the best views and best experiences! The Touring cars included every u need, electricity, binoculars, WI-FI, clean water, extra information books, comfy seats and a good driver/guide! We got clear briefings the day before and it was very flexible. If we wanted something to change they provided good alternatives and fulfilled all our wishes.
I can recommend African Wildcat Expeditions to everyone because they simply provide you the best experience you can wish for!
Perfect Safari With Excellent Guide - The Highligt of Our African Family Holidays
We are big german family with 6 people and travel a lot. We compared different safari providers and tour companies and finally read about African Wild Cats Safaris. It was well recommended and so we decided to contact them. The good reputation and the very polite team and realistic prices convinced us.
This was our trip:
We started our safari with airport transfer to Moshi, had a relaxed night at the Aishi hotel which was very nice. All transfers very perfect in time.
Safari day 1 we went to Machame village, Chagga-Caves, waterfalls and plantation. There we had an additional local guide and cooked together with the chagga people from Machame village and ate original local food. We picked coffee beans, went through a typical home garden and visited an original chagga house.
The next day we went to Arusha national park. It was our first safari impression with many animals, beautiful lakes, flamingos and a real nice picknick at the lake. We spent the night at Kiboko lodge. This was in the middle of nature, very authentic and with perfect rooms and service. Even there is limited hot water and electricity supply, it was a perfect night with very comfortable lodge, very good food and helpful team. In the morning we had a wonderful view at Mount Meru.
One day later we drove to Tarangire National park. There Jacob showed us lions, cheetah, a hunting leopard, many very close elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, beautiful birds, …… it was great.
Despite our plans, we did not go to Lake Manyara National park, because we wanted to spend a second day at Tarangire Park – for Jacob it was no problem – he was very flexible.
The night at Sangaiwe tented camp was perfect. The tent-houses are very comfortable, clean and spacious. Every tent-house has a veranda with beautiful view, nice big bathroom, electricity, hot water and every comfort you need – this was by far the best place to stay!
Then we went the long way to Twiga lodge for the next trip to Ngorogoro crater. On the way Jacob helped us at a massai market to find a special local blanket. This was very helpful. Twiga lodge is ok for one night because it is directly on the way to the crater road and you have to get up early to reach the park entrance in the morning light.
The Ngorogoro Crater is a must for the safari adventure. We saw a big group of more than 10 lions, many hippos, rhinos, herds of zebras, buffalos, kudus, blue wildebeest, some jackals, hyaena, …. We saw the big five. Went back to Arusha, spent the night at green mountain hotel and went further on to Zanzibar from Arusha airport. Again perfect transfer in time.
Our experience with African Wild Cats Safari:
The team of African Wild Cats and especially Jacob as a guide and driver is perfect organized. All our correspondence was fast, helpful and the prices were well calculated. Jacob is very experienced with safaris and can show you all the interesting places, animals, told as many details of culture, people, Massai life and he is a very safe driver. The children loved the safari with Jacob and we all listened very carefully to his explanations. We had a great time at Tansania with the safari. Jacob was always very friendly, helpful, polite and became a real friend of the whole family. We had great holidays – Thank you again !
In my company I am the quality manager and I surely can recommend Jacob and African Wild Cats as an experienced, trustworthy and reliable safari tour management in Tansania (Christoph)
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Email Birgit | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We had a wonderfull safari through northern Tanzania, excellent in every aspect!
We have just returned from a truly wonderful trip to Tanzania that exceeded all of our expectations. And we have traveled quite a lot in the world with good organisations like SNP. We met African Wildcats at the Vakantiebeurs voor Bijzondere Reizen in de Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam and immediatly liked the idea that it is a company owned and run bij two Tanzanians who also support their Masai community with it. One of them, John, we met at the Beurs in Amsterdam and he made a very capable, friendly and enthousiastic impression. Preparing and organizing the trip in advance was allready a pleasure, corresponding well with Jacob who helped us make good decisions about how to organise our safari to meet our very personal wishes ( we for example traveled to a town called Sengerema because I lived there as a child). Arriving in Arusha we met John again who was our guide throughout the trip. He did a magnificent job. He was an excellent and very safe driver and allways cared very well for our safety in every circumstance. He had great enthousiasm and patience with all our interests in animals, birds and trees and had good knowlege of them all and he himself was also a real animal lover, you could detect that. He was a good leader of the group and with his good communication with us and all the people around us and his good sense of humour the atmosphere was very nice. The tented camps, lodges and hotels were all excellent and the food was allways of very good quality. The program of the trip was a very good mix of culture and nature and spotting animals and we learned a lot about the masai and their habitat in a unique and authentic way. Our trip was full of wonderfull highlights and we agreed it was the best vacation our family has ever experienced. We absolutely recommend African Wildcats to everyone who wants to visit Tanzania. Thank you John and Jacob!
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Email Mikael & Hanna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent safari tour operator with strong care for both wildlife and local people
We made a fantastic safari with African Wildcats Expeditions in July this year – it was indeed a memory for life!
We were travelling with our children (10 and 12 years) and parents so when we planned we looked carefully for a guide that could be fully trusted. Jacob Loserian was perfect for this mission, when we planned the trip and during the entire safari. Jacob has great experience and knowledge, and he is service-minded and a safe driver.
We first went to Seregenti for some days and stayed in a tented camp that we highly can recommend, The Thorn Tree tented Lodge. The camp has clean and spacious tents, excellent food and is place in the middle of nature.
During the safari, we spotted a lot of animals, not least lions – also hunting on repeated occasions! Clearly, the game driving was facilitated by Jacob’s experience, knowledge on nature and his great eyesight. We also had a wonderful day in the beautiful Ngogorongoro crater before heading back to Arusha.
After the safari we spent a day visiting a school, health center and a traditional Maasai village in a community in the Monduli mountains, approximately 1h easy drive from Arusha. We had the great pleasure to hand over school books, pens and footballs to the school children, and we learned much about the work and challenges in the school, as well as of the traditional way of living in a Maasai village. Again, Jacob was an excellent guide and since he also comes from the same area, he has knowledge as few other guides we have met over the years.
The visit in Monduli gave us and our children a good opportunity to meet people far from the ordinary tourist tracks and we established good contacts with the people. We will never forget this visit and hope to come back in a few years.
Overall the journey was beyond our expectations. Having travelled in Tanzania and elsewhere in East Africa several times over the years, we can absolutely recommend African Wildcats Expeditions to anyone looking for a high-quality safari tour operator, with a strong care for both wildlife and local people.
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Email Marceau | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent organisers, wildlife & culture-guides, drivers, troubleshooters and communicators
African Wildcats helped us (via extensive email-contact) to plan and book a safari in Tanzania, followed by whaleshark-snorkeling on Mafia Island.
Together we decided on the best route, types of accomodatiopns, lenght of stay, etc. Their advise and suggestions have proven excellent.
The trip itself was a big succes, not only did we see the big 5, we saw huge herds of zebra and wildebeest, lots of smaller animals, birds, local markets, masai villages (not the touristic kind) and learned a lot about the (Masai) culture and the flora and fauna. Our diver/guide (Jacob) really took the time to show us the things we wanted to see and knew how to plan everything just so that we were never in a hurry.
The accomodations they found for us (tented lodges) were exectly right for us. Sleeping, eating, douching was always a pleasure and the staff was very helpful and friendly.
I recommend anyone looking for a safari in Tanzania to book the trip with African Wildcats.
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Email Carinke | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable! Once in a lifetime experience! Best safari in Tanzania.
We had contact with John and Jacob and together we made a made-to-measure trip based upon their experience and our wishes. They were very flexible and always looking for best possibilities. Our guide was Benson and he was born in the Serengeti where he stayed until he was 18. Ben learned us a lot about animals and the nature in all parks. Also he was very gentle to travel with; we had great fun as well. Arusha Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti: amazing! We saw a lot of animals; even the migration of the wildebeasts! After 10 days Tanzania we relaxed for 6 days at Zanzibar; also very nice!
We do recommend to book with African Wildcats instead of booking with an european/american agency; because you support the Tanzanian people directly!
We had a once in a lifetime experience!
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Email Nadine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was great
Perfect Safari Tour in Tanzania with the lovely person John! It was amazing to see the landscape and animals with such a kind guide... our memories will last forever
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Email Jan en Erna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An extremely beautiful camping-safari.
The first safari started in Arusha National Park. A wonderful green park, here we went on a leisurely safari-hike with a ranger. We stayed the night at the campsite of this park. We were welcomed by giraffes which were walking in front of our car on the campsite. The next area was Monduli Juu. We took a beautiful walk with a Maasai guide. We spent the night at the Monduli Juu bushcamp. The next day we went to a Maasai village which was very impressive.
Next, we left for Tarangiri National arkP. We stayed two nights at this campsite. By day we enjoyed the game drives. We saw a lot of wildlife (amongst others: wild dogs, cheetahs, lions and a leopard.)
The next park was Serengeti National Park. We stayed at the campsite for three nights. It was a lovely variable environment. During the game drives (also at sunrise) we saw many active animals. It’s wonderful to see how animals live in their own surroundings. The last night was spent on the Ngorongoro crater. Here it was quite a bit colder than at the Serengeti. The following day we did a game drive in the crater.
All of the game drives were splendid and well organized. We saw many wild, big and small animals. Also the various birds were very impressive. It was quite an experience to sleep in a little tent at a campsite, surrounded by the sounds of animals. Our Maasai guide, Olly, was a good guide who could tell a lot about the animals and the flora of the parks. Very informative. He always gave us plenty of time to observe things very well. Our cook, Danny, provided us with delicious meals which differed every day. It was a trip we will not forget and that is why we recommend African Wild Cat to everyone.
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Email Marlies, Frank, Just, Siem en Teun (Mr Neeh) | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The safari of our life!
In July 2018 we experienced an unforgettable 8-day safari with the whole family. In the preparation for the end of the safari we are excellently accompanied by African Wildcats Expeditions. We visited Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park, among others. All different but oh so beautiful. In the meantime we visited Rhotia Valley and spent the night there. Definitely worthwhile if only because the Dutch owners Joris and Marise have been taking care of orphans for more than 10 years. Very passionate and special people.
In terms of wildlife we have seen everything. At least the Big 5 and John spotted another Cheetah, who are very shy. We have seen much more than we could have imagined beforehand. Young lions, a live kill, crocodiles, many hippos, hyenas, etc. Each and every one beautiful and sometimes very close and let's hope that many generations can enjoy it. The trip was very good from start to finish, the lodges and the food were excellent. John and Charles, our guides during the safari are special people. They have conquered a place in our hearts.
We would like to thank Jacob (preparation for the trip), Saidi and especially John and Charles, incredibly. You breathe safaris and have an eye for wildlife (nature) and locals. Once in your life you must have been in the beautiful Tanzania. We will come back.
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Email Boris Winkelmann | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The perfect taylor made holiday experience
Very efficient, friendly, great advise in organizing the tour. The tour itself was perfectly organized and we did not have a single surprise or disapppointment. We stayed at some amazing lodges with unbelievable scenery. Our tour guide was a true blessing, friendly, knowledgeable, always spotting exciting wildlife and entertaining. He became a real friend of the family. The perfect holiday !