African Savannah Team
African Savannah Trekkers
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- TTB, TTGA & TLTO
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Essie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great and unforgettable safari
Tanzania should be the world's finest destination. It has very natural advantage and the most extraordinary range of landscapes.
This trip to the savannah offered the classic image of a safari in Africa, and rightly so; the rolling hills and grassy plains really are stocked full of all the African animals people expect to see, including the crowd-pulling Big Five. My husband and i just returned from a 4nights 5 day safari neatly organized by this tour operator. The circuit was exactly as mentioned in the itinerary and our overall impression was excellent! The communication was superb, fast and straight to the point, as all our questions were answered, doubts were cleared and attended to by email as well as by phone. From the minute the trip started to when it ended, we experienced no hustles! Full marks to African Savannah Trekkers on that count. I highly recommend organizing a trip with them.
Our guide was Gasper, a great guy with good knowledge on the parks. He was also very patient with us and left most of the decisions on watching particular game to us, but would gently prod if there was something more eye catching. He really made the experience outstanding! We were very lucky to see all of the big 5, a lion pride feasting on an early morning kill in the Serengeti, an elephant charge and more wildlife than you can shake a stick at. The accommodation booked for us was extremely comfortable and enjoyable. Not to forget the jeep that we drove in was in good condition and always spotlessly clean. The overall experience with AST was very professional and it is our pleasure working with them.
Kudos!
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Email Alex S | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime!
Huge thanks to Eli and Philo for giving us a magical experience and memory for life!
We did a 4 day safari tour including Serengeti, Ngorngoro crater and Lake Manyara. The accommodations were all top standard and quality, including a very cool experience spending a night in a clamping tent on the Serengeti. Communication and coordination prior to our trip worked very smooth and we felt we definitely got a lot of value for our money.
Thanks to Eli, our very knowledgeable and experienced guide (20+ years as a safari guide), we were fortunate enough to see the big 5 and a lot of other wildlife. He went out of his way to make our trip as great as possible.
I would recommend anyone looking for a lifetime experience to use African Savannah Trekkers for their safari!
Thanks again!
Email Marcy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A memorable trip with an amazing team
We had an amazing Safari experience thanks to our guide and the company. Our 5 days and 4 night trip was perfectly organized, from the pickup point; to the visit of Tarangire and the Serengeti national parks, having not forgotten the wonderful Ngorongoro crater. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable on wildlife, we got unforgettable impressions due to him. He ensured we had; the best experience possible. He knew where and when to get the best sights, this made our trip unforgettable. I highly recommend organizing safaris with this operator. The services were remarkable not to mention the communication, I cannot fail to admit all that is said about the company in reviews is true. They deliver more than expected! Accommodation was top notch, it was a loving team that cared about nothing but our satisfaction. I can say this won’t be my last time working with them. Thanks again for all the memories.
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Email Albert | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
With my wife we chose the 6-day private safari with African Savannah Trekkers and it was, without a doubt, a success. We organized it through Philomena, who answered all our questions from the first minute. You were also flexible with the security deposit, which we greatly appreciated considering the last minute changes with the pandemic. We start our trip in Arusha, then we visit Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Our guide Eli was excellent. He knew all the animals in detail and went the extra mile to make sure we got the best photo. We stayed at the Ngorongoro Farm House and Kati Kati. Amazing accommodation! There was never a lack of hot water, the beds always comfortable and beautiful views. The service is very friendly and attentive. The food is great and most of the ingredients are grown by themselves. We saw the "big five" over the course of the 6 days and even cheetahs on two different occasions in the Serengeti! It was the dream trip and African Savannah Trekkers was very much to blame for it.
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Email Kathryn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service from the beginning!
My husband and I took a 6 day private safari with African Savannah Trekkers. We were so glad we chose them for our safari experience. We organised it through Philomena who was excellent at all communication prior to the trip, answering all our questions thoroughly and promptly. She was also flexible regarding the security deposit which we very much appreciated while travelling during a pandemic. We started our trip in Arusha, then visited the Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Our guide Eli was excellent and very knowledgeable about the animals and really went the extra mile to make sure we got that great photo. We stayed at the Ngorongoro Farm House and Kati Kati which I recommend! We always had hot water, comfortable beds, beautiful views and friendly service. The food was also excellent and most of the ingredients were sourced and grown on the property. We saw all of the "big five" over the course of the 6 days, as well as cheetahs on two different occasions in the Serengeti! It was the trip of a lifetime and I'm so glad we went with Eli and African Savannah Trekkers. I would highly recommend them!
Email Carol | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exemplary service and great time in Africa
We had plenty of time to go on a 3 day Safari to take this tour and see the wildlife. The Serengeti National Park is one of the outstanding national parks we visited which is quite expansive with abundant wildlife. We saw all of the animals up close including multiple lions, and buffalo, herds of zebra and giraffe, crocodile as well as hippos. Great value and photography on this three day safari.
We all had a great time going on this tour. Horace ,our guide, was amazing! He was very knowledgeable on where to find different animals, very kind and helpful in all of our needs.He picked us up right on agreed time,thank you Horace the tour was great and well organised by the company!!
We loved the way the African Savannah Trekkers took time to plan our travel while taking us through every process in a detailed manner. The fact that they were very sensitive in regards to Covid-19 protocols was an additional plus on their end. Our experience in Africa, being the first time was made easier and more interesting thanks to this tour operator!! Worth a five star from me.The airport transfer was done very professionally.Great reception too, from airport transfer to visiting the attractions, their website had everything true.
I would definitely recommend them anyday.
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Email Andrea | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
TOP professionalism for an EXCELLENT result
It was not easy to contact and compare hundreds of agencies but it was worth it! Philomena's availability and professionalism immediately captured us by solving all our doubts and planning a dream safari at an unbeatable price. We chose a safari with lodge accommodation because we wanted to face this experience in the most comfortable and relaxing way possible and Philomena far exceeded all our expectations: the lodges booked were incredible !! cleanliness, kindness of the staff and EXCELLENT food. We were really surprised and delighted.
Our guide was Elisante, who seems to have been born and raised in the parks of Tanzania as he knew perfectly and by heart all the most strategic points of the parks we visited, managing to give us a unique and complete experience. She never needed a map, she drove for hours and hours in the wildest spots of the parks without ever straying from the main floor of our safari. He is also an excellent driver knowing perfectly what to do (and how to do) during the crowded times of the vehicles of the various agencies to keep you always on the front line.
The safari vehicle was like new and with all the necessary amenities for a TOP safari: pull-out roof, refrigerator, power sockets, radio to communicate with other vehicles, etc.
What else to say .. super recommended !!!
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Email Celia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
My partner and I wanted to organize a 4 day safari in August 2021, in Tanzania. We contacted thousands of safari agencies, comparing prices and lodges. Without a doubt, Philomena's offer was unbeatable. From the first moment she answered all our questions with patience, we even made a call to clarify our route and the preferences we had. She helped us with all our concerns and her treatment was unbeatable.
Upon arrival in Arusha, we meet Philomena at our hotel to close the route and plan the departure time for the next day. We were able to meet our guide, Elisante, and calmly decide the schedules. We realized that the end point of our safari (Kilimanjaro airport and not Arusha) was not correct in the proposed planning and Philomena solved it without any problem. Thanks Philo!
The lodges proposed by Philomena were magnificent, we were very impressed. They were in strategic points and the food was exceptional, in addition to the treatment of the staff. Special mention to the camp with luxury tents in the Serengeti, a marvel !!
We were able to see the BIG FIVE during our route, Elisante is a guide with few words but he gives you the necessary information at the right time. He knows how to move freely within the parks and it shows that he has a lot of experience.
I definitely recommend this safari agency! Cordial and friendly treatment, fair price and unforgettable experience!
They have guides in Spanish, Italian, French, German and English.
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Email Gabriella | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A superb Safari experience
We were accommodated at every possible opportunity throughout the trip from the very first moment. After getting off to a slightly tricky start due to air travel (arranged separately), our tensions were immediately alleviated when Philomena arranged last minute for our driver to change airport location from Arusha to Kilimanjaro in the early hours, which needless to say was enormously reassuring for us. Philomena's communication and customer service was productive and highly efficient, helping us to tailor the trip to our exact preferences in terms of what we wanted to see and which accommodation to select. There were also several nice personal touches we appreciated, such as meeting us at our hotel at the end of our trip to ensure our overall satisfaction.
We were lucky enough to see 4 out of the big 5 on the game drive itself and our driver Elie ensured we had excellent view points of the animals in sight. We could not believe how close we were able to get on several occasions- such a privilege to see the animals in such near proximity! On route to the Serengeti, our driver recommended that we stopped at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, which we were blown away and pleasantly surprised by. The accommodation along the way was all to a reasonable standard, providing good value for money. The stay in the Serengeti lodge deserves a particular mention; the food was incredible and it was awesome to hear the animals at night in their natural habitat. We also did the hot air balloon ride which was an exhilarating experience (if you don't mind getting up a bit early). Seeing the park from a bird's eye view had a unique charm and the Captain was highly knowledgeable about the animals and the Serengeti.
Email Ramy Khaled | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A lifetime experience made special
I strongly believe that this trip was made special because of Philo’s dedication and patience to tailor the plan to suit exactly what we were looking for. She was connected after we started our safari and provided support when needed until we made it back to Arusha. We forgot our charger in the AirBnb we stayed in when we first arrived in Arusha and she said not worry, she will handle it and she sure did. The best way to sum up our experience with Philo is you will be in safe hands with her and she will have your best interest as a priority.
Also, our guide Elie was equally as important as he made sure we had an outstanding experience when making the plan a reality. He always went the extra mile to make sure we get to experience and see the wildlife in the different parks. He is very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information on all the different aspects of the trip (wildlife, parks, villages and random information about the country). I would not say that only luck played a role when seeing rare moments during our safari, but largely due to Elie’s dedication to go the extra mile to make it happen by seeking out information from other guides and following through with driving longer distances to reach these areas. Another important point, he is a very responsible and safe driver.
Thank you African Savanah Trekkers for this great experience, we are really thankful for everything.
