The Safari Vehicle
Nature Excursion
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB & Trip Adviser
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Qing - 4 people's group | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6-day, 5-night Tanzania+Kenya safari package
We booked a 6-day, 5-night hotel safari with Castor from Nature Excursion Safaris, and overall, our experience was mostly very positive.
What impressed us most about Castor and his service were:
1. Castor is very nice, honest, and reliable. All arrangements were made via online chat, and everything promised was exactly delivered — no bluffing or excuses. What we agreed on was what we actually got.
2. The vehicle provided was in excellent condition. It had a distinctive green exterior and was well-maintained inside with amenities such as tissues, a trash bin, and charging ports. During the entire 5 days in Tanzania, the car had no mechanical issues.
3. We chose a mid-to-upper range hotel safari package. Compared to other agencies offering similar itineraries and accommodations, Castor’s price was more affordable — about $2400 USD per person, which made the trip very good value.
However, our last day was on Kenya side, Castor handed us over to a local Kenya guide, and unfortunately, that day was so disappointing. The car was too old and lacked basic comforts such as water, a fridge, binoculars, or even a trash bin — it felt more like an empty taxi than a proper safari vehicle.
More seriously, just 40 minutes after leaving the border, the Kenya guide’s car broke down on the C103 road (far from Amboseli), and we were standing on the road for one hour. During this time, the driver left to find help and disappeared, leaving 4 of us alone with 3 Maasai strangers without explanation in advance. This made us feel quite anxious and unsafe.
While we highly recommend Castor and Nature Excursion Safaris for the Tanzania portion of the trip, potential travelers should be aware of the Kenya side’s arrangements and communicate clearly with Castor regarding who will be guiding and the quality of vehicles provided.
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Email Eladio | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very professional company
We have done a three-day safari through the Ngorongoro, the Serengeti and Oldubay accompanied by our driver and guide Joseph. Joseph speaks perfect Spanish and has been an excellent driver and guide. He has always cared about us and has taken care of us perfectly. A highly recommended agency.
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Email Buqing | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Tour Operator in Tanzania and Kenya Ever.
What an absolutely fantastic journey! A huge thank you to Castor for his constant care and companionship throughout the trip. He truly proved to be an exceptionally reliable driver-guide, far more professional and trustworthy than other drivers we encountered. His attentiveness and meticulous approach allowed us to experience the unique charm and breathtaking beauty of Africa in ways most travelers never get to witness. He deserves the highest praise! If I ever have the chance to visit again, I would unquestionably choose Castor without hesitation! Highly recommended!
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Email Kay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and patient tour guide
Thanks so much for Castor, a professional and patient tour guide.
Everything was arranged in detail. Our plan was highly customized.
During the whole trip, Castor was so nice to provide us beverage everyday and gave us knowledge on animals.
We 5 had a really good trip in Tanzania. Thanks again.
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Email Momo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a perfect experience.
In October 2024, I had an unforgettable trip to Tanzania. The tour guide was excellent—enthusiastic and experienced. The time and place arrangements were reasonable. Hotel accommodation and meals were very satisfactory. Great experience! I'd choose this agency again if possible. Highly recommended!
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Email ms zhang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the tour operator is an outstanding professional team that crafts seamless, enriching
the teavel agency is truly amazing! the itinerary in tanzania was highly customized and extout.
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Email Chelsea | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator is an outstanding professional team that crafts seamless, enriching
The travel agency is truly amazing! The itinerary in Tanzania was highly customized and extremely reasonable. Every detail was well - thought - out, from the perfect timing at each attraction to the seamless transitions between different destinations. The hotels they selected were outstanding, providing us with great comfort and a unique local charm during our stay. Moreover, the meals were delicious, offering a great variety that catered to different tastes while still maintaining local flavors. During the safari, the guides introduced copious knowledge about animals and the ecosystem. They were not only enthusiastic but also highly experienced. They had in - depth knowledge of the local culture, wildlife, and history, which significantly enhanced our travel experience. Their passion for sharing this beautiful country with us was evident in every interaction. I would highly recommend this travel agency to anyone planning a trip to Tanzania.
Email TRACY GROVES | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded our expectations
We booked a bespoke safari experience through Nature excursion safaris and Castor Floridy provided excellent communication organising every detail of our safari and always giving prompt replies to any queries. We have just finished our amazing safari . We arrived in Nairobi and started with two days in Masai Mara we then travelled to the Serengeti where we met Castor to continue our adventure including Ngorongoro crater and also a cultural tour of local villages. He looked after us very well,our booked accommodation was great. The safari was outstanding seeing many animals and Castor was a fantastic guide searching and getting us close to animals. The roads are quite bad but Castor was a brilliant driver and we felt very safe. I would not hesitate to recommend Castor and Nature Excusions ,this was a bucket list trip for us and ticked all the boxes.Thank you Castor
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Email Miguel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Can’t recommend enough!!!
Nature Excursions Safaris comes highly recommended. Upon discovering this safari company, we were impressed by its outstanding reviews. Our experience exceeded expectations; we felt incredibly safe and enjoyed an exceptional adventure, with the team going above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction and spotting all the animals. Our guide, Mr. Bahati, was outstanding—an expert in flora, fauna, and animal behaviors. For those seeking a reliable company run by friendly and professional locals, I wholeheartedly recommend booking your safari with them. I eagerly anticipate returning for further exploration. Many thanks for an unforgettable experience and best wishes for the future.
Serengeti and ngorogoro
The most amazing experience ever. Would highly recommend, accomation and food was fantastic and a real experience.. Our guide Emmanuel was fantastic he led us to the location of all the big 5 animals and many more. We saw animals we never thought we would see. He was so friendly and knowledgeable on all the animals. Castor was brilliant also he organised everything for us and everything went so smooth. He was very responsive and any time I text him or emailed he would get back straight away. I would wholeheartedly say it was the most amazing three days ever.