African Pangolin Safaris
African Pangolin Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- TTB, TANAPA & NCAA
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $130 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Domen Cof | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An exciting, safe way to experience the African wilderness.
The tour was - in one word - great! The tour guide Mansoor was transparent, helpful and kind, and most importantly, he knows all about the wild life and anything you might ask him on the way. The tour was very reasonably priced and we never felt unsafe or out of place, Mansoor made sure of that.
The tour itself across the Mikumi national park was great, tour guides constantly communicate where certain animals are located, giving you the perfect chance to catch some known hide-and-seek animals.
While the park itself has changed somewhat due to human activities inside the park (such as building an aiport??!), meaning animals are a bit scarcer than they used to be, you will still be amazed by the things you will see.
All in all, definitely recommend.
SI
Email Ema | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had a really good experience! Everything was well organized, reliable, and tailored to our wishes
We spent three days on safari in Mikumi National Park with Mansoor as our guide, and it was an experience we’ll always remember. He picked us up in Dar es Salaam and drove us to Mikumi, his car was excellent and perfectly suited for the safari.
Mansoor is patient, friendly, knowledgeable, but also very reliable. He listened carefully and made sure to accommodate every wish we had, which made us feel truly cared for.
I would recommend Mansoor to anyone looking for a warm, trustworthy guide and a memorable safari in Mikumi.
SI
Email Hana Ema Julija Hana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
CIRCLE OF LIFE
We had such an amazing experience with African Pangolin Safaris! As a group of female students, we really appreciated how safe and comfortable we felt during the whole trip. We compared many safari prices before booking, and this was honestly one of the fairest and most affordable options we found. The food was good, the accommodation was nice, and the entire day was exciting from start to finish. We saw so many animals — even lions mating!
A special thank you to our guide Mansoor. He helped us arrange our bus tickets for the next journey, waited with us, and made us feel very safe and cared for the whole time. We truly hope our paths cross again someday ❤️
DE
Email Simone & Thomas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Asante Sana (Thank you) Mansoor
Unforgettable, thank you so much Mansoor!
Sleeping lions, hunting lions, eating lions, a leopard, elephants, all you can imagine...
BE
Email Michel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Don't look any further, you have found the best ...
After browsing sites like safaribookings.com, we found a program from African Pangolin Safaris that appealed to us, well-filled with what we wanted to see, and affordable within our budget. At our request, Mansoor further customized the program with an extra safari day in each of the three National Parks: Mikumi, Ruaha, and Nyerere (Selous). He also arranged a hotel stay in the city upon our late-evening arrival and an extra day in a beach hotel before our return flight, as well as all transfers. Furthermore, due to an announced strike at Amsterdam Airport, we arrived in Dar es Salaam a day early, so we left for Mikumi a day early for an extra day of safari. Mansoor arranged everything. Mansoor, who also accompanied us throughout the tour, and Ismael, who arranged the transfers to and from the airport, are friendly, polite, attentive, punctual, and careful drivers. We always felt safe, both in the hustle and bustle of the city and on the busy main road and unpaved dirt roads. The program was well-structured. The distances are what they are, but were kept short by overnight stays in interesting places like Iringa and MoroGoro. Thanks to Mansoor, we also visited places you wouldn't normally visit as a tourist: in a restaurant in town, in a village for lunch, or buying bananas or water at a roadside stand. Free drinking water was plentiful in the cooler in the vehicle, which had a pop-up roof for the game drives in the parks. Except for the dinners in Iringa and MoroGoro, all meals were included. There was plenty of choice, usually soup, chicken, beef, fish, pasta, potatoes, rice, and melon, pineapple, or cake for dessert. Lunches were sometimes packed, sometimes in restaurants. It's definitely worth visiting all three parks in the Southern Circuit, as each is completely different. What particularly appealed to us after visiting the northern parks 24 years ago was that the southern parks are much less crowded. The guides almost all know each other and exchange information about what they've seen when they cross paths, but even without that, Mansoor amazed us with sightings we would never have been able to make on our own. We saw a huge number of animals of various species, certainly thanks to Mansoor's more than 15 years of experience as a guide. He knows every path in the parks like the back of his hand and knows where the animals like to be at certain times. We opted for basic to mid-range accommodation and were very pleased to be able to stay close to, or even in the midst of, nature in many places. We feel like we've made a new friend in Mansoor and expect to return to Tanzania in the relatively short term to explore the even more unknown parks in the western circuit. Returning to Tanzania for a next safari, will definitely be again with Mansoor and African Pangolin Safaris.
LB
Email Wissam | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable about wildlife, skilled at spotting animals, communicates clearly, ensures safety
Abundant wildlife sightings, knowledgeable guide, smooth logistics, comfortable stay, and great overall value.
DE
Email Thomas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent and professional Safari operator with very friendly and experienced staff
We went on a three day Safari to Nyerere NP from Daramsalam. The organization and communication was very suitable and individual, answers came very quick, we could bring in our ideas.
Driving to the NP was smooth and comfortable in a well kept Safari jeep with a very prudent driver and guide.
The lodge was very well kept with outstanding food and friendly staff there, quiet and clean.
On the Safari we saw a lot of animals, the guide worked again according to our interests and ideas, found the best spots for us.
The value for money was excellent, others are more expensive for lesser value.
I can absolutely recommend Pangolin Safaris, thank you Mansoor for three great days out there, everything worked out very well!
Thomas
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Email Adrián | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Southern Tanzania: Wild, Private, Unforgettable.
We recently spent a week exploring Tanzania's stunning national parks: Mikumi, Ruaha, and Nyerere. The experience was truly unforgettable thanks to African Pangolin Safaris and especially our guide and driver, Yunus. From the moment we met, Yunus made us feel welcome and safe, expertly navigating the diverse landscapes and sharing his deep knowledge of Tanzania's wildlife.
Visiting Mikumi, Ruaha, and Nyerere National Parks in southern Tanzania is just as rewarding as choosing the more famous northern parks like Serengeti and Ngorongoro, maybe the landscapes were not as stunning but the advantage of fewer crowds an abundant wildlife made it a great choice.
We highly recommend booking with this safari company for an outstanding experience!
DE
Email Tillmann | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing family safari in Nyerere NP
We did an amazing safari with African Pangolin Safari. Mansoor explained everything very well in advance and delivered exactly on the promises. Our tour guide Rajabu was fantastic and worked very hard to make our experience memorable. We stayed in a camp outside the park which worked very well. The food was delicious and considered all our dietary requirements. The whole safari was great value for money. We just felt a bit sorry for the giraffe that the three lionesses were chewing on while we watched. :-) Thank you to the whole team!
DK
Email Mads | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari and culture tour
We had the pleasure to go on a 7 day safari and culture tour in July 2025. It was an once-in-a-lifetime experience and we can only recommend African Pangolin Safaris. Throughout the process Mansoor has been very responsive and helpful in customizing the tour to our wishes and accommodate the full family (7 persons ranging from 10 to 75 years). Our driver/guide Yunus was very knowledgeable and excellent company for our trip through the country. He not only introduced us to the fantastic wildlife, but also explained us about the history and culture of Tanzania and taught us the most basic Swahili words. Asante sana!