Our safari team next to Safari jeeps
Nkollo Tours & Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Ana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
Tanzania trip tour was amazing the culture, animals, nature, Good food. I will always remembered Tanzania trip 2026. The Safari tour was a unique experience. Learning about animals was so exciting calving season it’s a great opportunity to plan a trip to Tanzania. Our driver Richard loves his job he is so passionate about the wildlife . He deserves 10 stars. Thank you Richard I love your laugh and will always remember you…. Best regards Mama Ana 🥰.
Email Yanely | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top-tier
Overall Experience: 10/10
We absolutely loved our safari experience. We saw all the animals we were hoping to see — including the Big Five — and visited every destination exactly as scheduled. Everything ran smoothly and on time.
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Driver/Guide: 10/10 – BOOK RICHARD!
Richard was outstanding. He is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and very accommodating. He kept the vehicle clean and comfortable every day, answered all of our questions, and truly went above and beyond to make sure we appreciated both the wildlife and the landscapes.
At one point, he even predicted animal behavior — which allowed us to witness lionesses chasing and hunting a buffalo and its calf. An unforgettable experience. I would absolutely request Richard again.
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Lodges: 9/10
We stayed at Masailand Coffee Lodge and Farm of Dreams Lodge.
Both lodges were very nice, though the internet connection was quite poor at both locations.
Farm of Dreams felt more like a resort and offered more activities, while Masailand Coffee Lodge was quieter and more relaxing.
It was slightly disappointing to learn after payment that the originally quoted lodge was unavailable, although the team did a good job finding alternatives. It would be helpful to clearly inform clients before payment that lodge availability is not guaranteed.
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Lunch Boxes: 8/10
The safari lunch boxes were fine, but they could be improved by adding fresh salads or more variety. I’m sure if I had made special requests, they would have accommodated them.
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Tented Camp: 10/10
We stayed at Misako Luxury Tented Camp, which truly offers the best of both worlds — nature and comfort.
We were in the middle of the savanna, surrounded by wildlife, while still enjoying resort-level comfort: private bathroom and shower, hot water with great pressure, buffet meals, internet (weak signal), and a bar.
The staff were incredibly kind and attentive. They made a bonfire for us at night and ensured our safety from nearby wildlife.
The only inconvenience was that the bar accepted cash only, and we were not informed beforehand.
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Staff: 10/10
Staff at the lodges: 10/10
Staff at the tented camp: 10/10
Everyone was warm, welcoming, and attentive.
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Maasai Village Visit: 10/10
We visited a Maasai village — don’t skip this! They are very welcoming and genuinely teach and show you their lifestyle. It was a meaningful cultural experience.
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Animal Sightings: 10/10
The only animal we saw from a distance was the rhino. Every other animal was just feet away from us.
I highly recommend visiting during calving season — it’s absolutely adorable seeing all the baby animals.
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Email Jon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent 5 day calving season safari
Nkollo Safari delivered an absolutely unforgettable five-day experience in Tanzania that deserves every one of its five stars. From start to finish, everything ran seamlessly and far exceeded our expectations.
Our guide, Richard, was outstanding – incredibly knowledgeable, genuinely passionate about wildlife, and always eager to share insights about the ecosystems and animals we encountered. Thanks to his sharp eyes and expertise, we were able to see the Big Five and witness incredible real-life action from lions and leopards that we will be talking about for years.
The itinerary was well designed, covering Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Ndutu, each showcasing a different side of Tanzania’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. Every day felt unique, from elephant herds and baobab trees to vast plains full of game and dramatic crater views.
Accommodations along the way were thoughtfully chosen, comfortable and well located, allowing us to relax fully between game drives. We also had the chance to get a glimpse into the life of the Maasai people, which added a meaningful cultural dimension to the trip and helped us appreciate Tanzania beyond just its wildlife.
Overall, this safari was truly above expectations and one of the best travel experiences we have ever had. We highly recommend Nkollo Safari – and especially Richard – to anyone looking for an authentic, well-organized and unforgettable Tanzanian safari.
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Email Alice | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most organised and reliable safari agency
Nkollo Tours & Safari is a local tanzanian agency from Arusha.
Through Safari Booking I had been in touch smoothly to get information on how to book and how to plan a 4 days safari.
Allan and Mercy had been always aside me remotely in Italy for assistance and enquirements. In parricular, Mercy has followed every step of this experience from the very beginning, to the reservation, the on progress safari and to the conclusion. Her availability and patience have helped me a lot from abroad.
Our safari was private, so we had a jeep 4x4 all for us. Emmanuel was our driver/guide and has become one the best encounters in Tanzania: a person that can be very available and accomodating with people, very kind and very respectful. He is an excellent driver. He is friendly and was always prepared to answer to our question inherent animals.
The accomodation for our first night has been “Suricata Boma Lodge”, a very comfortable solution with an amazing view on lake Manyara.
During our second and third night we stayed in “Moyo Tented Camp” that has been our favorite one. Why? Because for two nights in a row you can stay inside Serengeti National Park; then you have a view on the area where dig digs and buffalos (to mention some) like to ruminate during the night and in the early morning; finally the staff of this camp is special and give you the opportunity to have dinner with your guide/driver. I think it is an important moment in which you can know better the person you are travelling with and you can share impressions about the day shared together. For me this aspect has been a plus (along with the quality of the food).
All the safari is very well organised, from the driving time, to the lunch time and the visit you will have in each site or park. We have previously asked to pick us up and drop us off at a specific guesthouse in Arusha along with a “special request” of having vegetarian meals since we do not eat meat or fish.
Again, thanks to Allan, Mercy and Emmanuel this memorable safari experience has been possible.
What you read in the quote you see on the website and then you receive in the quote is fully respected. Every details is planned with attention. So let’s choose Nkollo Tours & Safaris for your next safari experience ;)
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Email Luisa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
💎 Excellent Safari with Nkollo & Ringo – Highly Recommended!
We booked a 4-day safari with Nkollo and everything worked perfectly, from the organization to the experience on site.
Our guide Ringo was always punctual, attentive, and very considerate of our needs. He managed our time between the three national parks in an excellent way, making sure we could enjoy every moment to the fullest.
Thanks to his experience and dedication, we were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five, which made this safari truly unforgettable.
We always felt safe, well taken care of, and very welcome. This safari was one of the highlights of our trip to Tanzania.
Many thanks to Nkollo and especially to Ringo — we highly recommend them!
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Email Jayne Watson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Couldn’t of wished for a more perfect holiday
Cannot put into word how magnificent this week had been and that’s all down to Ringo our tour guide.
He went above and beyond to ensure our stay in Tanzania was amazing.
His knowledge of the area and animals was astounding and exceeded every single expectation.
He was extremely attentive to our needs and nothing was too much trouble.
We managed to see the big 5 which was very impressive.
Ringo asked daily what we hoped to see on our tours, he full filled everyone of our requests, however fully appreciate that isn’t always possible with nature.
Would I choose Nkollo Tours again, most definitely 100%.
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Email Coni | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable amazing experience
We had a great experience with Nkollo on our private 5 days/ 4nights safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro!
Upon our enquiry, Allan gave us a detailed description, replied quick to our questions and was very flexible, taking our requests into consideration and adjusting the itinerary and accommodations to our needs. It felt really good to have someone trust worthy to communicate with.
Our guide, Vincent, is very experienced, gave us important information about the animals and the upcoming stages of our trip. He was in contact with other guides to find out where something interesting happened and took us to the spots when it was not too crowded, placing the car always in the best position for taking fotos, while also keeping a restpectful distance to the animals and trying not to disturb them. He gave us time to take the fotos we wanted and to observe the animals without rushing from one place to another.
I warmly recommend Nkollo for a personalized trip and a great safari experience.
Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Vincent made our entire trip! So kinds and knowledgeable and funny!
This was an incredible tour company! Vincent was our guide and he made this trip a once in a lifetime experience. He was so friendly and kind and funny, he made us feel like old friends. We saw AMAZING animals and scenery thanks to the knowledge Vincent had. The lunch was absolutely incredible, he even parked next to a heard of animals and we had lunch right next to them! It rained once on our trip and I was a bit nervous about the mud and descending into the crater, but Vincent was so safe and such a skilled driver we felt safe the entire time.
I can’t say enough good things about this tour company. From the suggestions of places and lodges we stayed at, to the actual information given to us on the safari. We had an amazing time and I’m so grateful for this trip. When another safari company was having trouble with their vehicle, Vincent stopped to make sure they were okay. That was so nice to us.
The company also surprised us with several nights celebrating our anniversary.
We got so lucky and saw all the big 5 animals. We just have to come back to see the Cheetah! Choose this company you will NOT be disappointed. The communication was great and the trip was incredible. Thank you for everything Nkollo Tours.
Email Lorraine Horrocks | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Out of this world experience thanks to Nkollo and Ringo our expert, friendly tour guide
We have just completed a 5 day safari with Nkollo. We chose this company after they were super quick to respond to our request on Safari Bookings and provided a very competitive price. We received a very comprehensive itinerary and made changes with Allan to suit our requests with no problems.
The safari more than exceeded anything we could have ever expected!! We were made to feel special and welcomed from the moment we were picked up by our tour guide Ringo. His English is perfect which meant we could have in depth conversations about the areas we visited and his knowledge about the wildlife and Tanzania is superb. He was very relaxed, positive and attentive throughout which is super important when you are spending almost 24/7 with your tour guide.
We not only saw the Big 5 but ticked off almost every animal and many birds in Tanzania. A highlight was a front row seat he secured us at a pride of lions with four cubs at Ngorongo Crater and two attempted kills at Ndutu.
The accommodation we chose was also much better than we imagined it would be, even the tented camp was 5 star. We couldn't describe to anyone the true experience we have had this week but what we can say is this safari will stay with us forever and you can't go wrong booking with Nkollo and requesting Ringo as your guide.
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Email Magdalena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding, unforgettable experience!
The best safari experience ever! We did 4-days (3 nights) Tarangire-Serengeti(Ndutu)—Ngorongoro during calving season in Jan 2026. We saw plenty of various animals, including the whole Big 5. Some of them from few meters distance only, we observed them in their natural environment, even eating hunted victims. Communication with the owner was super easy and fast. Our private guide Jephter Makana was such a warm and positive person, very experienced and he put all possible effort to find animals we wanted to spot. Very welcoming and approachable while we needed help, or flexible while we had to adjust the time schedule. Going for a private tour with this company is absolutely worth it! They will take care of you from the beginning till the end. Airport/hotel transfer (pick up and drop off) was included which was a great bonus. Also our driver Martin who took care of us on the way back from safari to the hotel was super helpful, stopping on the way at the places that we asked. Moreover, accommodatoom at the resort and the campings was outstanding - glamorous, beautiful interiors in the middle of the wild! Perfect, unforgettable safari!