our staff at jackpot office in arusha
Jackpot Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2004)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB & IGS-http://interpretiveguidessociety.org/
- Tour Types:
- Budget camping tours that can start every day (clients assist with camp chores)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Vasanti | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great all round service
I first experienced Jackpot Safaris, Andrew Malalika and his nice family when we visited Arusha in 2013 with the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run and climbed Kilimanjaro with the Peace Torch (via "Coca Cola route"). Andrew was extremely helpful and supportive in organising and executing our events in Arusha, at the big Stadium and visiting schools, and we had a great Kilimanjaro experience with very experienced, knowledgable, helpful and friendly guides and porters, a very good team. And the mountain was kind to us! (just a few days before people were unable to summit due to snow!)
This year, Oct. 2019, we came back to Arusha mainly for Peace Run activities with no time for a big safari or climb, and again Andrew was super helpful, friendly and supportive with our events and activities - connecting us with special people in the area, providing transport (at a reasonable price) and company for safety etc. We loved meeting Andrews family with the kids again, and the new restaurant owned by Esther, his wife, opposite the African Court of Human Rights, is definitely worth a visit! Thanks also for making it possible to pay a visit to the African Court! And thank you for your sincere support of the Peace cause! We are looking forward to coming back - a multiday safari is still on the bucket list!
Pphoto of Helen Malalika carrying the Peace Torch in 2013: https://www.peacerun.org/tz/news/2013/1107/321/gallery/#6
Marangu Gate and Kili in 2019: https://www.peacerun.org/tz/news/2019/1019/3769/ (we only hiked for a few hours this time, then the torch was carried up to the summit by our guide Majura)
Big Stadium event 2019 with Andrew as MC: https://www.peacerun.org/tz/news/2019/1018/3762/
Email Garga Chamberlain | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
8 years of great service - above and beyond all expectations!
8 years of amazing service from Andrew Malalika and Jackpot Safaris - our event was far from your standard "Safari" and Andrew was able to act not just as a planner, co-ordinator and tour organiser but an all-round "fixer" with connections right across the community and local administration. He helped arrange for us to see the Regional Commissioner, District Commissioner and Tanzania Tourist Board to make our event happen and worked in partnership with ourselves (peacerun.org) and the Games and Sports department of the regional administration. Andrew/Jackpot also arranged visits to Kilimanjaro for our team at a good price with no unexpected extras (and those unexpected extras happen a lot in this region!). We are an international team, so dealing with someone genuinely multilingual, with a great understanding of all world cultures, made a challenging schedule very easy. So, five stars for Jackpot Safaris and we look forward to working with you again when we come back. THANK YOU!!!
Email Manatita Hutchinson | 65+ years of age
Andrew Malalika: The Amazing Safari and Mountain-Trekking Tour Operator
I have known Andrew Malalika of Jackpot Safaris, for some eight years or so. I first became acquainted with this friendly, amicable man, not far from our hotel in Arusha, Tanzania. He was already running his business and was extremely kind and courteous to my friend Aklilu and myself. What impressed me most, was the fact that although we did not initially want business, he was still happy to chat ... to make us feel welcome and was extremely accommodating to us and our World Harmony Run.
I should point out that Andrew is fluent in English and this helped a lot, as he was able to find some boys for us later on, to go on a run up Kilimanjaro, to a total of 4,500 metres. The boys he found was extremely nice and we had a great time on the mountain, singing and chanting Peace songs together.
Andrew was the first person I looked for on my return in 2013. He introduced me and friends to his family, helped in getting me from the airport, showed me around many interesting places, all at his expense and gave me some great advise on living and travelling around Arusha. I did give him some business, yes, but he went the extra mile, as we became friends and some nights ate in really 'cool' restaurants in and around the City Centre.
Andrew shows a keen desire to learn more from the foreigner ... to listen, a very noble trait and has many contacts in key places, including both dignitaries, esteemed partners, porters and guides. He is also an expert in invaluable knowledge of the mountains. He has supreme charismatic skills and charm in looking after his clients and visitors alike.
I hope to use him again on my return this october for both Safari and Kilimanjaro climbs and I would not hesitate in recommending his approach to detail and safety of the foreigner, to all seeking to tour Arusha and beyond. The City and surroundings are blessed from Heaven and there's a great deal to see and enjoy.- Manatita Hutchinson, London. UK
Note: My last visit was 2013. Our website, peacerun.org, is full of photos of the scenery, Arusha, schools and MT. Kilimanjaro from about the 6th Nov, onwards, 2013. I cannot seem to load photos here.
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Email Anna Marie Stein | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Just great - a very competent staff who did their utmost to fullfill our dreams
Oh, what an experience! First a fantastic trip to Kilimanjaro with a dream team of porters, cook and last but not least the guides - Livingstone and Sanga. They even managed to communicate in sign language - always smiling and friendly. Then a 9 days safari trip with Augustin as a very skilled driver, mecanicien, guide etc. He knew where to find the animals we would like to see. We wanted to see them all, but we had never imagined that we should see 22 lionesses and youngs in one place in the Ngorongoro Crater + animals all 360 gr. in Serengeti - just to mention a bit. We can warmly recommend Jackpot Safari as a serious partner for a tour in Tanzania. Andrew and his staff can fullfill every wish.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing journey to the wild, with a wonderful team of professionals
We were in the best hands with Yassin (guide) and Waziri (cook) during our 7-person, 5-day safari. Professional, smart, caring, careful, calm, and fun - they made sure that we had an amazing experience. We saw a part of the world that we could not have imagined, and gained understanding and appreciation that will last a lifetime. We have encouraged many friends already to think about making this once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Communications were excellent during planning. The food was wonderful! Expectations were met and more! It was a "budget" safari, and we expected to "rough it" a bit. In fact, it was less rough than we expected, thanks to the outstanding care provided by Yassin and Waziri.
Our only suggestion for upcoming safari-goers: remember to take a towel and sheet liner.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful, short safari on the Tanzania northwestern parks.
Jackpot was able to put together a short, wonderful safari for an incredibly low price. We visited Tangarari, Serengeti, Nogorogoro, and Manyara. There were 7 of us, so we had a full vehicle, yet the Land Rover seemed in great condition (with a fridge allowing for cold beer & stoney tangawizi), the cook was great, in spite of the weird dietary constraints we imposed on him, and our guide was terrific. We had some difficulties (two flats in the Serengeti in spite of almost new tires), but our guide was able to overcome them, we saw EVERYTHING, and had an amazing time. I wish we'd be able to make the trip longer. I do not hesitate to recommend these guys to anyone considering a safari. They were great.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An amazing safari company which plays a big role in giving back to the community.
We have been recommending our SIC volunteers to go on safari with Jackpots for more than two years. None of our volunteers has come back and complained about anything. Amazing Amazing!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
Would 100% recommend this company to anyone going to Tanzania.
Affordable.
Excellent communication.
Amazing food.
Comfortable accommodation (even when camping!)
Safari guide was first class - such a lovely man who shared in our excitement even though he's been doing it for so long!
Seen all of the big 5 and even watched a lion hunt and kill a wilderbeast.
Best experience/ trip I've ever been on!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
Visiting my son Adam we organised a two day safari via Andrew ably assisted by Jeff. We did Lake Manyare and the Ngorogoro crater, camping at the Panorama campsite where David cooked a lovely meal and breakfast before giving us a lovely packed lunch. Our guide was Derek who was great, tailoring the two days to four lads, even finding us a bar at the end of the day to watch Man City v Liverpool! We saw all of the big 5 and Derek was very knowledgeable but a good laugh as well. Great value and an unforgettable experience. Andrew is a gentleman and a really nice guy. Highly recommended.
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Email Johanna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari and more
I booked a safari with Jackpot Safaris (Andrew) because it was recommend to me. It was a good choice. The organisation was really good and reliable. Andrew is a very nice guys and helps out with every question and request we had.
The safari itself was beautiful. We saw nearly all of the animals (the rhinos were hiding) and had a great time with our guide.
The tented safari is truly an adventure (the campsites are not fenced and there are no guards), but also it brings the extra excitement to the experience.
I would definitely recommend Jackpot Safaris to all of those who are looking for a one in a lifetime experience.
Johanna