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Brilliant Adventures and Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $3,510 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Trip of a lifetime- absolutely Brilliant!
We did a custom mid-luxury package with Brilliant Safaris and had a truly incredible time. We did 5 nights on safari on mainland Tanzania, followed by 5 nights in a luxury beach resort in Nungwi, Zanzibar.
On our safari we spent a day in Taranagire National Park, two and a half days in Serengeti and a day in the Ngorongoro crater. We saw so many animals up close, including two prides of lions, a hippo territory fight, a newborn baby giraffe, and so many others including the big 5. All of the accommodation was fantastic with a highlight being the two nights spent in Into the Wild camp with a group of buffalo congregating outside our tent. We had been nervous about food but it was all amazing, with plenty of choice for every meal.
We had booked a private tour so we had our driver and jeep to ourselves and had lots of space with really high quality food and snacks the whole way through.
Our driver George was incredible. His knowledge of the animals and the parks was remarkable. He taught us a lot about Tanzanian cultures (including our new favourite song Jambo Bwana).
He was so flexible and accommodating, always really patient with us being slightly late and finding a way for us to get the best experience possible at all times, knowing when to wait and when to move onto the next exciting adventure. He had such a lovely manner about him, a true gentleman.
We really enjoyed Zanzibar, and could have spent longer there!
Our hotel was great, with wonderful staff, lots of lovely activities like volleyball, a village walk, and leaf weaving with the ground staff.
The food was excellent, lots of choice, and amazing fresh fruits used in drinks at the bar.
We did two tours from the hotel- to a spice farm at which we learned so much, and a dolphin and snorkelling boat trip which was amazing.
Julieth from Brilliant Safaris was incredible from start to finish. She accommodated a number of changes to our itinerary, took care of internal flights, car transfers, Luggage storage- the works!
She had lots of information about vaccines, visas, what to pack et cetera which was so helpful.
Overall we had a Brilliant Safari 😉 Would absolutely book with this company again!
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Email Susan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledge and Experience really matter!
Myself and my lifelong friend used Brilliant for our Safari excursion. Lucky us!! "Lightness" coordinated all necessary information and led us through a fantastic itinerary! Our tour guide was "Bony", an experienced and knowledgeable guide. He made sure we were comfortable and satisfied each day of our Safari, exploring Tarangire National Park and Seregeti NationalPark! His kindness and consideration was much appreciated and spending so much time together, a beautiful friendship developed. We got to see so many animals in their natural environment, The BIG 5, and the Wildebeests Migration, crossing the river ... safely. I am missing our "African Massage" riding through bumpy dirt pathways in Bony's reliable and comfortable Jeep to find the best places to see the animals!
I will always remember our Safari experience with fondness and admiration for the Natural world of Nature!
We ended our trip with a few days on Zanzibar Island Beach to relax and reminisce through the wonderful memories created with Brilliant Adventures and Safari and its highly qualified staff! Highly recommended!
DE
Email Kiklas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect 10 days Safari
We had an amazing safari experience with Brilliant Safari! Our guide, Aaron, was fantastic – a very skilled driver and incredibly knowledgeable. He speaks German fluently, which made everything so much easier for us, and he was always happy to answer all of our questions in detail. Thanks to his experience and patience, we were lucky enough to see the Big 5!
Everything was well organized by Lightness, and we felt safe and well taken care of the entire time.
"Lightness" coordinated all necessary information and led us through a fantastic itinerary!
We can highly recommend Brilliant Safari and especially Aaron as a guide. It was truly an unforgettale trip!
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Email Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari!
If you book through Brilliant make sure to ask for George as a driver, he made our safari incredible. We saw all of the big fives plus every other imaginable animal. He is an excellent driver, always punctual and made sure we had a great experience. He cleaned the car everyday and answered all the questions we had about the animals and Tansania.
Brilliant provided an overall good service. Julieth’s communication before and during the Safari was helpful. We were disappointed with only one accommodation, but told them not to book it for further clients.
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Email Terk | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent adventure in Tanzania
We spent 9 unforgettable days exploring Northern Tanzania with our guide and driver, Boni, and overall it was an exceptional experience.
Boni was professional, warm, and incredibly patient throughout the trip. His knowledge of the parks and wildlife meant we were able to witness incredible moments, including the wildebeest crossing of the Mara River and sightings of all the Big Five. His driving skills were excellent, even on the bumpy roads, and he always made us feel safe and comfortable. He was also consistently punctual and respectful, making each day run smoothly.
There was a small miscommunication about the Lake Natron hike, but Boni was understanding and open to feedback, which we appreciated.
Overall, the experience was outstanding, and we would not hesitate to recommend Boni to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania. His kindness, professionalism, and dedication made our journey truly special.
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Email Fu | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Unforgettable Tanzania Safari with Perfect Service & Sweet Birthday Surprise!
These days in Tanzania will truly be etched in our memories forever. A special thank-you to the travel agency for specially preparing wine for me on my birthday — this will be a birthday I’ll never forget. Our guide George is an extremely responsible one; he goes out of his way to fulfill our wishes. Thank you to him for taking us to see so many animals we’d been longing to spot, and for letting us be lucky enough to witness the "Great Migration River Crossing". I kept telling him he’s the best guide, and we truly trust him. Thank you for adding so much joy to our journey. This trip was made perfect because of all of you, and we look forward to seeing you again.
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Email Christopher | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant Adventures and Safaris was brilliant!
My wife and I had an absolutely amazing private safari with Brilliant Adventures and Safaris! Everything went smoothly from the pickup at the airport, to the safari in the Serengeti, to the drop off back at the airport. We couldn’t have asked for a better driver/guide/friend to lead our safari. Joshua, went above and beyond and we were truly treated like VIPs. We were fortunate enough to see just about everything we wanted to see. No promises, of course, since nature will do what nature wants to do. However, because we were on our own personal safari with an incredibly patient and skilled guide, we could take our time and allow nature come to us.
We would absolutely safari again with Brillant. Our experience was truly unforgettable.