Our guides in the bush
Professional Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board & Flying Doctors Insurance
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,110 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Kelly Starr | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kudos and THANK YOU to the Professional Safaris Team
Review for Faraji – Safari Guide Extraordinaire from Professional Safari Africa
It’s hard to put this experience into words, but one thing is absolutely clear: Faraji was the cornerstone of our entire safari. His professionalism, expertise, and commitment went far beyond what we expected, and he is truly an asset any company would be fortunate to have full-time.
From the moment we met him, Faraji demonstrated exceptional diligence and an unwavering determination to make our safari meaningful. He listened carefully to what mattered most to us—especially my friend’s wish to see lions—and he worked tirelessly until he delivered. Thanks to his persistence and deep knowledge of animal behavior, we witnessed one of the most extraordinary moments of my life: a lioness bravely protecting her cubs from a herd of buffalo. It was unforgettable, and it would not have happened without Faraji’s skill and intuition.
What truly sets him apart is the combination of expertise and spirit he brings to his work. Faraji is incredibly well-educated about the wildlife, ecological dynamics, and historical context of the region. He understands not only where animals can be found, but why—and he shares that insight with enthusiasm and clarity. His passion for guiding is undeniable, and his positive energy made every moment more enjoyable.
As someone who has been on multiple safaris—and who works professionally as a travel agent and project manager—I can confidently say that this was the best guided experience I have ever had. I have high expectations and an eye for detail, and Faraji exceeded every one of them. He is an extraordinarily safe driver, an excellent communicator, and someone who clearly puts his guests’ experience first.
For my 50th birthday, Faraji went above and beyond in a way I will never forget. His knowledge, customer service, safety standards, and genuine good energy are unmatched. I would strongly encourage anyone booking a safari to request him by name—he is truly one of the finest guides I have ever encountered.
Thank you, Faraji, for giving us an experience that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. You are exceptional at what you do, and any company would be incredibly fortunate to have you on their team.
Extra special thanks to Jesca, who handled all logistics leading up to our trip. She was consistently responsive, patient, and attentive to my many detailed requests, making the planning process seamless.
If you are considering a safari in Tanzania you will love the Professional Safari Africa team! From start to finish....... THEY WERE AMAZING!
NL
Email Marco & Louise | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great flexible company, with a very good driver/guide
During the election situation in Tanzania our flight from the Netherlands was canceled and we needed to reschedule our safari trip.
Professional Safaris Africa was very helpfull and flexible to reschedule everything.
We had a very nice 3 day safari with Deo, our driver/guide. He was a good spotter and could also explain a lot about the animals in the safari parks. We slept at Kankari Lodge in Karuka. Fine accommodation although we did not enjoy their diner or lunch boxes much. This did not take away our enjoyment of the safari. We were lucky to see lots a male lions and elephants and other wildlife in the National Parks. Be prepared for long days in the car.
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Email Philipp | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari experience with guide Deo! We saw the Big Five and many more animals
Our safari was absolutely perfect! We saw so many animals, including the Big Five, and our guide Deo was outstanding. He knew exactly where to go, shared fascinating details about all the animals, and was very flexible in following our wishes — like arranging breakfast and lunch boxes so we could spend more time out in the wild. Truly an unforgettable experience that we can highly recommend!
Email Ahmed Kouta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stress free, responsive and great tour.
We absolutely loved our safari experience with professional safaris's.
I initially actually planed a safari in kenya - i booked my own place, sorted my own guide etc. But when i realised the cost of park fee's is almost triple tanzania i changed over to tanzania.
We went with professional as it was recommended by a friend who had used the same guide company.
Edison was the one to organise the whole safari. He was very responsive, helpful and we even spoke over the phone initially to give him an idea of what we were looking for. They created multiple different safari plans with detailed catalogues with the details to compare the different packages.
They even booked our flight from arusha to zanzibar even though our safari ended at arusha.
We got what we asked for. A whole private safari 4x4 with driver. Our driver Faraji was amazing. He was so lovely, always smiling and so excited to show us the animals. Such a nice guide to be around. We were on our honeymoon and he gave us the space we needed. He has been in the bussiness for a long time (since 2009 i think but maybe longer) and knows the park so well as well as all the animals. We didnt even have ot buy binoculars because he has his own. He never let us cary our own bags. The car was cleaned by every morning and he allowed us to tailor the tour to our needs. Could not have been more pleased with our guide.
As for the parks, we started with lake manyara because it was closer to kilimanjaro airport and we didn't want to drive all the way to serengeti on the first day. We loved it, but in retrospect, maybe taragine would have been a better idea as we would have seen more and it was Faraji's favorite. But it was still nice.
Serengeti is amazing. We saw everything there but black rhino. We even did the balloon safari - expensive (we payed £425 or $550 per person) but it was amazing and a once in a lifetime experience - but if its out of budget or a stretch dont worry there is enough in serengeti to keep you excited). We did 2 nights in serengeti. One is enough if you are in a rush but nothing wrong with two. The last day was in ngorongoro which was our favorite - you wont see as many animals as in serengeti but it is beautiful - you really feel like you are in an animal documentary.
Overall we were very satisfied with our experience with Professional safaris and would recommend them.
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Email Thomas & Sylvia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
well organized, perfect expirience - we highly recommend
We highly recommend Professional Safaris Africa if you are interested in a safari in Tansania.
We had a 3-day tour in Sep. 25 (Serengeti-Ngorongoro-Tarangire) with Anton. He is a real professional, highly motivated and well expirienced driver. He had an answer for all that we questioned during the tour, also with tons of background information about culture, history, people and animals. He is also a very expirienced mechanic. During our tour he managed to help three other drivers getting their Landcruisers back on the road so you can feel really safe having him as your guide.
All paperwork and preparations (we had to fly in & out from Sansibar) prior to our arrival were perfectly communicated and managed by Jesca. All camps and lodges are well organized, safe and clean. The food was great and they all offered a top view to catch a cold beer and end an exciting day.
for details look here:
Day1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXxF0HOorK8
Day2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoLoIePnkyE
Day3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VVvhMipYVs
Asante sana Kwaheri
Thomas & Sylvia
LT
Email Indre | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 4 days on Safari
We spent 4 days with Deo - it exceeded all our expectations! With the knowledge, sharp-eyesight of our guide and a bit of luck we not only saw all the animals from Big5, but had other moments that are worth highlighting, like a group of lions that seemed to be on a hunt or cheetah crossing the road right in front of us! It was a pleasure to not only see the animals, but hear some things about them from our guide.
The lodges were perfect - even the one in Serengeti national park: we did not expect to have that much comfort in a tent.
Even when the car tried to ruin the day, our guide ensured it was all safe and we did not miss any game-drives.
Additionally, we want to note smooth communication before the beginning of our trip - every question we had was answered quickly.
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Email Ricardo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, dilligent, and everything according to plan.
We had the most wonderful experience with professional Safaris. not only due to the professionality of our contact, Jesca, but also due to Aloyce, the best safari guide one could ask.
i don strongly recomend to book a private safari, as you can dwelve as uch time as you want in the safari, and dont have to keep up with third party agendas. Highly recomend This operator
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Email Caroline Severin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect!
From the beginning to the end of the trip everything went very smoothly. Our driver was very competent and was able to both provide a lot of information and answer questions. The experience was fantastic and we even got to see the big five. The ones that could be improved are that the lunch during the day should be stored in a cooler bag.
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Email Jasmin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5-day Safari with Arnold- recommend!
We did a 5-day safari with Professional Safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara. Communication with the company, especially with Laz, was very good and always prompt. Our guide Arnold was an excellent guide and very safe driver, always reliable and professional—even when changing a tire in the Serengeti. He didn’t rely much on the ranger radio but instead drew on his experience in the parks to guide us, we even had a lion feeding sighting. The vehicle was not in the best condition, but overall we felt very well looked after. Arnold’s professionalism, safe driving, calm and funny personality were the highlights of our safari.
We would recommend booking with Professional Safari. The value for money is very good.
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Email Philipp | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Adventure
We spent three days in three different parks (Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara). Each had its own charm. Our guide, Modi (who spoke English), was fantastic. He was able to tell us a lot about the plants and animals, as well as about the daily lives and culture of the people. The accommodation (Foresight Lodge) was ideally located, and everything there was top-notch, from the service to the amenities and the food. The car was also very comfortable. The open roof offered good visibility and protection from the sun.