Polecat Safaris team
African Polecat Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- TTB, TALA, TANAPA, BRELA & NCAA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $875 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Carina and Danny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safari experience! Made our honeymoon special!
We had the most incredible experience with African Polecat Safari for our honeymoon in Tanzania! From start to finish, they helped create an unforgettable itinerary that was the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and luxury.
Every camp and lodge we stayed at was amazing, and the food was absolutely delicious. The safari itself was beyond anything we could have imagined. We were lucky enough to see the Big Five, including rhinos and lions, and seeing these incredible animals so close and in their natural habitat was truly surreal. Very important always ask the lodges/camps if water/alcohol is included. It was very frustrating when we thought water was free but ended up having to pay for it or wine.
A huge part of what made our honeymoon so special was our incredible guide, Allen. He was knowledgeable, kind, funny, and made every day of our safari so much fun. Thanks to him, we even learned some Swahili along the way! He went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing experience, and by the end of our trip, he truly felt like a friend. We were genuinely so sad to say goodbye to him.
Zanzibar was also absolutely beautiful and the perfect way to end our honeymoon. Everything was thoughtfully planned, and we always felt taken care of. If you’re going a ln excursion make sure to ask what payment they accept. At the hotel they said card was fine and it wasn’t we had to go to the atm and take money out.
We are so grateful to African Polecat Safari for giving us memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. If you are considering a safari in Tanzania, we highly recommend them and if you’re lucky enough to have Allen as your guide, you’re in for something truly special! Asanti sana! 🐘🦁❤️
Very lovable, humble, friendly, skilled guy (Allen❤️) who answered al our questions with patience
We had an onforgettable experience with our tour with PoleCats! I believe it is a relatively small Tanzanian owned operator and that made it an authentic and special way of visiting Tanzania. We had a tour of 11 days with highlights in serengeti, ngorongoro, Tarangire, Mto Wa Mbu and Lake Eyasi, visiting the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. Our guides (Brian and Allen) were very kind en skilled and super nice to our children. We carry a special place in our hearts for this experience and our guide Allen. Were so glad for choosing PoleCats, it’s defenitely worth all your money.
NL
Email Hugo | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best guide in all of Africa, with a great deal of patience for all your questions.
It was the best experience of my life, and the guide (Allen) made it a hundred times better. Everything was well organized, the cook was excellent, and because it isn't a massive organization, the whole experience felt that much better and less impersonal
Amazing
I'm a travel agency owner in Mexico and the provided my customers with a great service so I would definitely recommend them. Thank you so much.
MX
Email Diana Torees | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable safari experience with exceptional guides
Our experience with African Polecat Safaris was truly outstanding. From the very beginning, everything was perfectly organized, and every detail was carefully taken care of.
What made this trip truly special were our guides, Manfred and Amiri. Their knowledge, professionalism, and kindness made every moment unforgettable. They went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience, always making us feel comfortable, safe, and excited for each day.
Thanks to them, we were able to enjoy incredible wildlife encounters and create memories that will last a lifetime. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and passion.
We highly recommend African Polecat Safaris to anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable adventure.
Email Travis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful honeymoon safari experience with knowledgeable guide!
African Polecat handled everything as detailed in the itinerary without any issues at all. Our guide, Francis, is very knowledgeable about the wildlife and could spot even smaller animals from very far away even while navigating the rough terrain of the parks. He is also a very careful driver and even helped someone broken down pretty quickly on the way to the Serengeti. We did have a breakdown that couldn’t be fixed without help from the local mobile mechanics, but that whole process only took maybe a couple hours which was impressive because we were out in the middle of the park when it happened (for the record, vehicle breakdowns were an extremely common thing so I do not fault Francis/African Polecat for this and only include this to show that they are ready to handle unforeseen problems). Overall, I would recommend African Polecat and hope to travel with them again in the future on another safari in the future!
ES
Email Cinzia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice day tour😍
We loved the tour. It was raining the most of the time but still worth it! The driver, Brian, was super nice to us, explaining the region and caring for us. The guide at Materuni waterfall was also super nice. We learned how to make coffee since de beginning and we had fun at Materuni village. I would reccomend Polecat Safari 100% Thank you!
CH
Email Nina&Tobias | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience, thanks to Polecat!!
Overall: Totally recommend Polecat, we loved every second of our trip!
We had rough idea about the safari, what we would like to see and how much time we have - based on that, Anneth created an amazing itinerary for us. The process was quick, the communication was great and she adjusted the itinerary immediately according to our ideas and wishes. The final proposal was very professional and the payment process for the deposit very easy, even from Europe. We asked several provider for a proposal and Polecat was by far the best.
Regarding the safari itself, it was a once in a lifetime experience. Manfred, our guide, was a great company and took great care of us the whole time. Also, he is an amazing spotter and very knowledgeable, made sure that we got the best spot everywhere and fed us with a lot of informations and stories about the national parks, animals etc.
The accommodations were exactly how they were described and we were very happy with them, same for the car.
Overall - please consider Polecat, we had a blast and cannot thank them enough for this experience! We will be back, for sure :-)
BE
Email Elena | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attentive to our requirements, very quick with providing the details / changes in the initial quota
Professional and client-oriented communication. Pickup from the airport on time. Positive attitude of our guide Joseph wanting us to really enjoy safari and doing his best to find the most of wild animals. We've learnt a lot about the african animals thanks to him! Moreover, excellent driving skills especially during the shower rains when the roads literally turned into rivers! Never were we stuck in the mud or felt unsecure!
The choice of the accomodation overall fitted our expectations except 1 camp which could have been more relevant to the value we paid.
We recommend this agency as professional and customer-oriented.
LT
Email Raminta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip of my life
Manfred! I know it was because of luck that we saw so many animals and even a live hunt! But I think half of that luck was having you as our guide.
Thank you for the unforgettable experience.
And thank you, Polecat, for organizing the most fantastic lodges for us!
