Our Clients and our Director before the safari
Wanyama African Safari
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB & TALA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $210 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
PL
Email Agata & Michał | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing & well-organised adventure in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Last month we experienced incredible adventure on Safari. It was a joined trip operated by Sandland Tours and Safaris organized by Shabani from African Travel Tour (they are sister companies as far as I'm concerned).
We spent 5 days and 4 nights on the Safari itself. Shabani was very responsive and helpful prior to the trip, he checked the bus from Nairobi for us and picked us up from the bus stop. Outstanding service. Our two nights before and after the Safari were included in the total price. We had to pay $20 for the Arusha airport transfer what was extremely expensive for that distance but that probably compensated for something else.
Safari was amazing, we had the best driver/guide (Eric) and cook (Mr Bean) you could imagine. Thanks to Eric we were always in the best spot to see the animals, even if there were 20 cars at the same time. He just knew where he was going - I talked to many people at the picnic areas and looked like we were the only ones to see some of the rare animals. In addition, he was talkative and had a great sense of humour so it was a real pleasure to spend time with him. Mr Bean cooked the best food ever and I really mean it because my husband who never eats fish was getting 3 helpings of delicious tilapia stew. The soup was so good that all of us were having a refill everyday. I was even asking for the recipe!
The trip was well-organised, I felt like we got the most of it. We were leaving early for the sunrise game drives and coming back as late as possible. We booked budget safari but our first 2 nights were upgraded to tented lodges with private bathrooms. That really exceeded our expectations and was a very nice surprise. We spent the other 2 nights in public campsites but the tents were very good quality, the mattresses and sleeping bags were also provided. The only inconvenience was that our backpack got dirty in the car. It was covered in oil and diesel and some of our clothes were in stains. We were really disappointed but the trip overall was so good that it compensated this mess :-) It was really hard to say goodbye in the end of the trip.
CA
Email Stephen Lyons | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized and incredible experience!
It has been 5 months since I went on a 5 day budget camping safari tour of the Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro national parks with my girlfriend, my sister, and her boyfriend but I just found this website and wanted to write a good review for our friends at African Travel Tour Company.
We organized the trip at the last minute with the owner Shabani and he was very good at responding to us promptly and customizing the perfect trip for us. When we met in person, he was very pleasant, positive, upbeat, and friendly, and is definitely someone you can trust.
Our guide Aloyce was incredible and I could not recommend him more. He cares a lot about making his clients have the best experience possible and tries exceedingly hard to find 'THE BIG FIVE' for them and as many other animals as possible. I can imagine his job would be quite stressful at times but he won't show it because he wants you to be as comfortable as possible. We could tell he was relieved when he finally spotted a rhino for us on our last day! He was a great friend to have on the trip and would chill with us at the campfire at night.
The meals prepared by our cook were phenomenal and much better than what we had expected for the price we paid for the trip.
The only hiccup we had was when some of our tents got a bit wet when it rained overnight, but the crew ensured they were replaced with dry tents for the next night.
All in all, however, we were very pleased with the service provided by African Travel Tour and I hope we will have a chance to return someday and do another tour with them.
DE
Email Anna & Oleg | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
highly recommended
The company of Mr.Shabani Mbirize is very reliable and we are very content with their services. The both of our safaris with them (5 days Tarangire-Serengeti-Ngorongoro, 1day Lake Manyara) were awesome! Our guide, Jumo, did everything to let us see all the highlights of the animal world of Tanzania which was successful. We saw a huge amount of animals, among others of course the famous big five. The head of the company, Shabani, planned the safari regarding the wishes of the participants. He was very interested in satisfying all of the costumer wishes and attached much interest in our opinions. After the first safari we traveled by ourselves around the country and even with that Shabani was a huge help for us by organizing and realizing our plans. He made phone calls to hotels, bought us bus tickets and helped us with absolutely every question we had. He didn't ask for a payment for that, of course we were very thankful and left him a sum of money which was reasonable in our opinion.
NL
Email Nicander & Wera | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great 4 day safari experience!
We came in contact with Mr. Shabani through one of his contacts at the African Café in Arusha. He sat down with us to discuss our ideas and expectations. We agreed upon a $600 p.p. 4-day trip to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire Ntl. Park. We were happy with this price and feel like we wouldn't have been able to find a different/cheaper safari with the same amount of service. We insisted upon a trip with maximum two other persons. In the end we were very happy not to be in a car with more people. Right away we met with Joseph, a happy and experienced driver and guide, who really contributed to our trip. We had some great conversations together. Joseph's upbeat spirit added a lot to the four days. He was an expert on wildlife and able to spot the most amazing animals. He was also able to offer us valuable information as well as local culture and customs. Cook Paul was very friendly as well, preparing all of our meals.
There was one disappointment though: one of the other girls in the car was unable to pay the fee up front for the Parks to the tour company. This meant that we lost a huge amount of time by trying to get money from the banks along the way and having to stand in line at the Park gates because of her financial incompetence. We feel like we were duped by the company's decision to let her come along on the trip when she was clearly unable to get money out in Arusha, let alone along the way to the Parks.
We would like to recommend African Travel Tours, and especially guide Joseph. We were happy with both the service and the price. Make sure to discuss your expectations beforehand.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip to remember in my life time to Manyara, Ngorongoro and Mt Meru.
Hello Everyone
I had a trip i will remember for a lifetime. The suggestions Shabani made were very nice.If we had a question or a problem Shabani was always ready to help us.
The guides, Porters, Shabani works with are all friendly and helpful people.
At home i will recommend Shabani to the people who would like to come to Tanzania.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Shabani is best
Dear world,
We did 4 days camping safari to lake manyara, Serengeti national park andngorongoro and it is has been amazing!! Shabani promised us good food and that we will see a lot of animals and it has been better than expected!!!! The cook was great, the attention was perfect, our group was very nice and we've lived all promised. Shabani is hard work and honest. we like him.
we re happy to recommend African Travel Tour, and we wish Shaban good luck.
Thank you a lot,
Ines and Adris from Spain
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Guide/Safari
Dear Shabani Mbirize
You were an excellent guide, the best anyone can wish! Your personality is so positive and energetic that everybody immediately become enthousiastic, just by listening to your stories....The 3 days camping safaris has been great, we were so lucky to see all the animals we wanted! A dream comes true...Thank you to you!!
Wishing you & your company all the best ( we will definetely recommend you)
regards
Anne, Annelies and Goele from Belgium
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An awesome 4 days budget Camping Safari with African Travel tour
Dear Shabani
I had an awesome time with African travel tour. I will not hesitate to recommend your company to anyone in Japan
Take Care
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An execellent 4 days safari to Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with African travel tour
Dear Shabani
Ok I will say that the African Travel tour is a experience you should try. We saw almost all the animals that we wished to see, and were so lucky some of them very close distance and that because of the experienced driver guide and the team from African travel tour. Also the food was amazing, i can say it was delicious.
And for the safari it is affordable and Mr Shabani took care of that.
All i can say is that thank you African Travel tour for the great experience you gave it to me
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An execellent 4 days safari to Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with African travel tour
Dear Shabani
The safari was a great and a wondeful experience for me, from the very beginning even before we reach the nationa parks, African travel tour treat us well since the time of negotiation in the office, then when they picked us from the hotel. The guide and Cook were so kind and they made a safari more nicer, it was a beautiful things to make new friendships in a few days.
The safari!, What can i say?, The nature? Or the wildlife? All i can say it was the best experience in my life and i am looking forward to live it again. The words and photos can not describe such a thing, because the only way is to be there and enjoy the moments, and of course if you want to maximize the blast have a safari with the same company - African Travel tour