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African Traits
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- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Member Of:
- IATA & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
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- Price Range:
- $250 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Fernando | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4-days Safari at Lake Manyara, Serengeti and NgoroNgoro Conservational Area
Travelling with my 19-years old son we experienced a fantastic organisation by African traits from the moment of pick-up for Safari until the included drop-off at the airport when our jouney was over after 4 days. The Safari was exactly what we expected, we booked the trip with camping, the sites were clean and there was a nice atmosphere with other travellers and the accompanying staff, good and sufficient fresh food provided by our cook. Our driver George was not only an excellent driver, but very pleasant person to spent a lot of time with as well. On top he was able to explain a lot about wildlife and had incredible skills to spot the animals. Godfrey, the manager of the company is doing his work with true passion. Before and after the Safari he visited us in our hotel to make sure that everything was perfect and gave us the feeling that it was really important to him that we had a great time. This was indeed the case and we can absolutely recommend booking with African Traits.
Regarding the price this it was much better than any offer we got from agencies in Europe organizing such trips and we cannot imagine anything could have been done in a more professional way. A big Thank You to African Traits!
Reply from African Traits
Posted on Nov 17, 2018Dear Fernando,
Thank you for your kind words regarding African Traits.
It’s great to hear that you and your son enjoyed such a fascinating time on your excursion(s).
It was my pleasure to greet you in person before you began your safari, and I was happy to see you again
afterwards to hear all about it.
On behalf of the entire team at African Traits, thank you for giving us the opportunity to show you some of our beautiful
country.
If you return to Tanzania again, we would be honored to have you join us for another trip.
Tutaonana,
Godfrey Willy.
Phenomenal experience
I did the 4 day safari with African Traits at Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Godfrey (the propreitor). He's a very easy-going yet professional person. He took the time to come by and see me after the safari, before I flew out. Wasn't shy on asking for feedback and genuinely felt like he cares about his customers and their experience and wants to improve constantly.
My guide George (Babouuuuu) and cook (Usman) kept me entertained and well fed for all 4 days. I was alone on the safari for all 4 days, so Babou provided me excellent company and kept me constantly entertained with stories and facts about the area. His knowledge of the area and his phenomenal ability to track/see animals is unrivaled. In the first 3 days itself we saw every type of animal that the safari could offer (elephants, gazelles, antelopes, cheetahs, topis, leopards, rhinos, lions...you name it).
My favorite part about African Traits was how accommodating the team was. Godfrey and Babou went above and beyond to accommodate me and my changing plans. They were incredibly flexible with my plans and with what I wanted to do (staying in a lodge, or leaving a day early). Overall a fantastic trip made significantly better thanks to Babou.
If you're planning to do a safari in Tanzania, I wholeheartedly recommend going with African Traits
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Reply from African Traits
Posted on Nov 17, 2018Dear Aj,
Thank you for the wonderful review about African Traits.
We are encouraged to know you had such a wonderful experience in safari.
I am glad you connected so well with George, All of our guides are passionate about introducing our clients to the many wonders of Tanzania.
On behalf of the entire team at African Traits, thank you for giving us the opportunity to show you some of our beautiful
country.
We would welcome the opportunity to host you again on your next adventure here in Tanzania.
Tutaonana,
Godfrey Willy.
NZ
Email kennyracka | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari
Coming to Africa and doing a safari has always been a dream for us, and since we are from New Zealand and it's such an effort to come here, we wanted to do it right. Upon reading the reviews for African Traits we decided to go with them, and were delighted with how everything turned out.
First of all, Godfrey's communication has been fantastic right from the start. This is our first time in Africa, and had an enormous amount of questions for Godfrey including transport, weather advice (since we came in the rainy season) and available safari packages that would work best for us - we ended up doing a 3 day Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire safari. Godfrey was very quick to respond, with incredibly detailed messages. We felt like all our questions were answered satisfactorily.
Secondly, our guide, Hassan, was excellent. He was very knowledgable, spoke great English (which was fantastic given our rather poor Swahili) and always made sure we were enjoying ourselves. He constantly communicated with other drivers to make sure we spotted all the animals we could - including doing some swift (but safe) driving through mazes of roads to make sure we spotted a leopard at the end of our final day, completing our Big 5!
Despite being the rainy season, the weather held up brilliantly, only starting to pour with rain at around 4pm - i.e. as soon as we had finished spotting animals each day! We initially planned to tent but Godfrey very generously upgraded us to a lodge for free because of the evening rain. The lodge was excellent too - great food, and even entertainment at dinner time.
The parks themselves were amazing - the personal favourite had to be Ngorongoro Crater, but Tarangire had spectacular scenery and animals too - and this was in March!
All in all, we highly recommend African Traits to anybody. You will not be disappointed.
Reply from African Traits
Posted on Nov 17, 2018Dear Kennyracka,
Thank you for taking time to post a review about African Traits.
We are very happy you had such a great time with us on safari.
I am glad you connected so well with Hassan. All of our guides are passionate about introducing our clients to the many wonders of Tanzania.
On behalf of the entire team at African Traits, thank you for giving us the opportunity to show you some of our beautiful
country.
We would welcome the opportunity to host you again on your next adventure here in Tanzania.
Tutaonana,
Godfrey Willy.
NZ
Email Harry | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Six awesome days to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (Machame Route)
During my stay in Tanzania, I got to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro through Godfrey and his company, African Traits.
I had not prepared much gear, and I must thank Godfrey for helping me. He was able to organise for me to borrow the gear without any hassle, and soon I was at the entrance to the Machame route for Mt. Kilimanjaro, ready to go.
We were introduced to the team and the guides, and during the hike the guides John and Anderson kept us entertained with lots of useful information about Mt. Kilimanjaro, and Tanzania in general. They really know how to control the pace and decide when to stop for breaks, etc. to maximise your chances of a successful hike.
At the camps at the end of each day, the porters had already brought our luggage and set up the tents for us to rest. The foods that were cooked (breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner) were absolutely outstanding - from all sorts of soups to chicken and sausages, every meal was different and unique which kept us excited and there was always plenty of food for us to eat. One of my friends on this trip was vegetarian and the cook was able to accommodate for that too. Generous servings and full stomach go a long way during the hikes!
I had a bit of difficulty along the way with some altitude sickness for a day, and it was amazing how much care they put into checking my health. The guides frequently checked how I was doing, and was willing to adapt to ensure my optimal recovery before my hike to the summit.
On the fifth day (the day of the summit), I was fully recovered and prepared for the 6-hour hike to the top. Along this enduring hike, the guides (who each have experience of climbing Mt. Kili over 100 times) help you pace yourself and provide mental support that you need to reach the summit - which we all did!
In addition, the songs the team sing for you during the trip and the pictures of the beautiful scenery you take during the hike are absolutely priceless and worthwhile. With the vegetation and the terrain that change with the altitude, we were in awe most of the time admiring the views, and taking pictures. From day 3 onwards (when you are above ~3000m altitude), it's a crazy awesome feeling to be looking down at the clouds.
I have previously done a Marangu village cultural tour with the African Traits (I have also wrote a review for this trip), and I was again appreciative of the quality experience I got out of it. I strongly recommend all future travelers to consider organising their tours with African Traits.
Reply from African Traits
Posted on Nov 17, 2018Dear Harry.
Thank you for your encouraging remarks about your time with African Traits.
We are glad you enjoyed your time with us on the Mt Kilimanjaro.
I am glad you had a successful climb. Our top-notch guides, porters, cooks, all work very hard to ensure clients have a safe and unforgettable climb experience.
On behalf of the entire team at African Traits, thank you for giving us the opportunity to show you some of our beautiful
country.
We would welcome the opportunity to host you again on your next adventure here in Tanzania.
Tutaonana,
Godfrey Willy
Mount Kilimanjaro (Machame Route) and Pangani Beach Trip
The team at African Traits honestly is the best company for all your excursions from Arusha. I did a 6 day hike to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and it was worth every penny, the team was so supportive and crucial to getting us to the summit.
Another trip was 3-4 days, including hike in the Leshoto mountains and beach trip to Pangani. This was such an unexpected and wonderful trip. I especially loved staying in beachside bungalows and having this pristine beach to ourselves.
If you're considering any trips in Tanzania, make African Traits the top of your list!
Reply from African Traits
Posted on Nov 17, 2018Dear Wendy,
Thank you for taking time to post a review about African Traits.
It’s great to hear that you enjoyed such a fascinating time on your excursion(s).
On behalf of the entire team at African Traits, thank you for giving us the opportunity to show you some of our beautiful
country.
We would welcome the opportunity to host you again on your next adventure here in Tanzania.
Tutaonana,
Godfrey Willy.
NZ
Email Penelope | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tours- off the beaten track
I did a 2 day Moshi tour and a 4 day trip to Pangani beach with African Traits. Both tours were very well organised, reasonably priced, and extremely enjoyable. They exceeded my expectations, and were great options to add to a safari or kilimanjaro climb. I would wholeheartedly recommend Godfrey and African Traits.
Reply from African Traits
Posted on Nov 17, 2018Dear Penelope,
Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed your experience with African Traits on Moshi tour and Pangan beach.
We are very happy you had such a great time with us.
On behalf of the entire team at African Traits, thank you for giving us the opportunity to show you some of our beautiful
country.
We would welcome the opportunity to host you again on your next adventure here in Tanzania.
Tutaonana,
Godfrey Willy.
NZ
Email Harry | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience of the Chagga tribe and the Marangu Village
I went on the 2-day Marangu village tour with two of my friends from New Zealand. Godfrey took us on the tour.
We started with a visit to the Marangu Gate at the base of the Mt Kilimanjaro. Godfrey explained to us the geography and history about this world-famous mountain, and my time here inspired me to book a Mt. Kili hike with the same company afterwards.
We then visited the picturesque waterfalls to appreciate its natural beauty, followed by a visit to the coffee farm where we were shown how the coffee is produced from start to finish. The coffee song that Godfrey taught us was particularly memorable, followed by a nice coffee time enjoying the very coffee we just ground ourselves. Maisha marefu!
In the afternoon, we visited the Chagga cultural museum and the caves. Being from the Chagga tribe himself, his knowledge and ability to provide an enjoyable guided tour with his friendliness and humour is unparalleled. While having so much fun and laughs, we learnt so much about the history of the Chagga tribe and all the intricate designs and strategies weaved in the caves that they constructed.
After an overnight stay at a comfortable accommodation in Moshi, we proceeded to the hot springs where we spent hours swimming and relaxing in the clear blue waters. Godfrey then prepared the delicious chipsi mayai, which is a must-try dish during your stay in Tanzania.
Overall, I would definitely recommend to my friends and other future travellers the African Traits company. It is a great introduction tour especially if it is your first time in Tanzania and want to know about their culture. I had great two days on this trip and came away with fond memories.
Asante sana Godfrey!
Reply from African Traits
Posted on Nov 24, 2018Dear Harry.
Thank you for the wonderful review about African Traits.
We are glad you enjoyed your time with us on your trip to Chagga tribe and Marangu village.
It was my pleasure to personally welcome you to Tanzania. On behalf of the entire team at African Traits, thank you for
giving us the opportunity to show you some of our beautiful country.
We would welcome the opportunity to host you again on your next adventure here in Tanzania.
Tutaonana,
Godfrey Willy.
CA
Email Sophie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Moshi Tour, Zanzibar, and Tarangire Safari all with African Traits!
Godfrey had been highly recommended to me so I booked the Moshi tour with a friend and Godfrey along with our tour experience went above and beyond any of our expectations. Due to our amazing Moshi tour experience, I stuck with African Traits for all my other excursions, which was a week in Zanzibar, and a one day Tarangire Safari, both of which were amazing. African traits prices, stood out as being the most reasonable for what you receive, and the staff is knowledgeable, and very accommodating. Thank you Godfrey for the amazing experiences! Would highly recommend!
Reply from African Traits
Posted on Nov 24, 2018Dear Sophie,
Thank you for your encouraging remarks about your time with African Traits.
We are pleased you had such a great experience on your trip to Zanzibar, Moshi tour and Tarangire.
On behalf of the entire team at African Traits, thank you for giving us the opportunity to show you some of our beautiful
country.
We would welcome the opportunity to host you again on your next adventure here in Tanzania.
Tutaonana,
Godfrey Willy.
Kilimanjaro climb
My son and I climbed the Kilimanjaro at the end of January, by the
Lemosho route. We wanted to go with a locally owned outfit (all
climbs are done by locally owned companies) as we did not see the
benefits to pay an outfit that was not the one actually managing the
climb. From the start African Traits was great. Since we did not
know anything about the climb, we had a number of questions. They
were typically answered in less than 24 hours, regarding of the time
and day. Everybody we met from African Traits was very friendly, and
extremely attentive to our needs. They absolutely wanted us to
succeed. The timing all along was perfect, we never had to wait.
Martin, the cook was excellent. The service was superb, and from
every participant there was an eagerness to be the best at what they
were doing, and to improve if in any way possible.
We had decided to do the climb in seven (7) days because of potential
problems with the altitude, but everything went so well that we did it
in six (6) days. The Barranco wall was not a challenge (this was one
of my concerns as I am sensitive to heights).
As we had some extra time, we also went on a one-day safari in
Tarangire national park. Our guide (Ben) was extremely knowledgeable
and also helped us see all the “big animals” that can be seen in this
park.
I have never seen such competence and customer service and highly
recommend African Traits and his general manager Godfrey Willy.
Reply from African Traits
Posted on Nov 24, 2018Dear P-H,
Thank you for taking time to post a review about African Traits.
We are very happy you had such a great time with us on Mt Kilimanjaro and Safari to Tarangire.
I am glad you enjoyed our chef’s delicious and nutritious meals. He works hard to provide a nice variety of meals according to each client’s preferences also i am glad you connected so well with Ben.All of our guides are passionate about introducing our clients to the many wonders of Tanzania.
On behalf of the entire team at African Traits, thank you for giving us the opportunity to show you some of our beautiful
country. We would welcome the opportunity to host you again on your next adventure here in Tanzania.
Tutaonana,
Godfrey Willy.
US
Email Elise | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Stand on the Roof of Africa with African Traits!
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro has been a dream of mine for over 6 years. This January, African Traits helped make this dream a reality. I climbed the 6-day Machame route with my father and a happy, hard-working team from African Traits. My father and I could not believe how well we were taken care of during the journey! We felt cared about and safe, and had the absolute time of our lives. Our team was passionate about assuring we would make it to the summit, which was such an exciting and inexplicable feeling of accomplishment.
African Traits is an extremely personable, well communicative, unbelievably helpful tour company for Kili climbs, safaris, treks, authentic cultural experiences, and more. The owner, Godfrey Willy, makes any trip easy to book. He is reliable and professional. WHEN I come back to Tanzania (and probably climb Mt Kilimanjaro again!!!) I will definitely be using African Traits.
Reply from African Traits
Posted on Nov 27, 2018Dear Elise,
Thank you for taking time to post a review about African Traits.
We are very happy you had such a great time with us on Mt Kilimanjaro.
It’s great to hear that you and your father enjoyed such a fascinating time on your excursion(s).
On behalf of the entire team at African Traits, thank you for giving us the opportunity to show you some of our beautiful
country. We would welcome the opportunity to host you again on your next adventure here in Tanzania.
Tutaonana,
Godfrey Willy.