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Namitha Mathews   –  
New Zealand NZ
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Aug 10, 2023

Email Namitha Mathews  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A Remarkable Tanzanian Safari with Samora Explorers and Iddy
5/5

Our recent Tanzanian safari with Samora Explorers exceeded all expectations, thanks to our fantastic tour guide and safari driver, Iddy.

What truly set Iddy apart was his attention to customer experience, passion for his work and his deep knowledge of wildlife and Tanzanian culture.

As a skilled safari driver, Iddy navigated the challenging terrains of the parks with ease, ensuring a comfortable and exciting ride throughout. His patience and expertise in positioning us to witness wildlife in their natural habitat were exceptional. We saw all the big five within the first two days of our five-day Safari.

He thoughtfully curated an unforgettable experience for us, starting with his excellent choice of accommodations that perfectly complemented the adventure.

The thoughtful additions of stocked drinks in the safari van's mini fridge and the picnic lunch hampers Iddy provided truly elevated our experience.

Iddy takes great pride in crafting a personalised and unforgettable journey. If you're seeking a top-tier Tanzanian safari, we

Evan C   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Jul 12, 2023

Email Evan C  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Iddy was professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
5/5

Where do we even begin?! It is difficult to put such an amazing experience into a simple review. After researching many different Safari Guide options for our Honeymoon in Tanzania, we decided to book with Iddy at Samora Explorers, and we are so, so happy that we did. From the start, Iddy was easy to work with, responsive and made us feel very confident that we knew what we were getting and made the right choice. Right away, he sent us a professional, detailed daily itinerary with lodging and all additional details, which we found very helpful. After getting married, we jumped on an airplane, very tired, in the US and made the journey to Kilimanjaro airport where Iddy picked us up right away and brought us to our first hotel in Arusha. From the start, he was extremely friendly, professional and knowledgeable, which was a huge relief after our wedding followed by a 24 hour trip from Boston. We knew we made the right choice. From then on, Iddy was amazing. This would be my 4th Safari and I can say it was definitely the best, which could not be possible without Iddy and Samora Explorers. He took care of everything. The vehicle was cleaned everyday and in great shape. He always had food, drinks and everything else we may have needed. Meals were fresh and served daily. When others had premade boxed meals, Iddy always provided fresh "home cooked" meals, with plenty of water, sodas, wine and beers. We didn't have to think about anything. Each day, he picked us up on time from our lodging, which Samora Explorers sets up for you, and we went on amazing Game Drives. Samora Explorers knows the Serengeti and all other National Parks like the back of their hand! They are true experts! We saw tons of game, and the Big 5 in one day. We also recommend doing the HOT AIR BALLOON and BUSH DINNER, which Samora Explorers will set up for you and include in your itinerary. The Hot Air Balloon was the highlight of our trip! We can't say enough about Iddy and his crew at Samora Explorers. You will NOT be disappointed! We left our Safari with an amazing experience, a ton of pictures and memories, and an amazing friend in Iddy. Book this Safari now!

Gordon   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2023 Reviewed: Jun 25, 2023

Email Gordon  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Excellent Kilimanjaro Company
5/5

Samora is a up-and-coming trek company that's looking to make a name for itself with the quality it provides. As a traveler from the USA, the owner and guide were easy to communicate with and made preparation simple. My guide was extremely knowledgeable on the flora and fauna of the national park, and was effective in helping me get to the top! The porters all know each other and the company takes pride in treating all of their employees ethically.

Prof. Dr. Holger Dathe   –  
Germany DE
Visited: August 2019 Reviewed: Apr 27, 2023

Email Prof. Dr. Holger Dathe  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Our guide Iddy Kimaro enriched our tour with his zoological knowled and wise, adapted organization.
5/5

We did one of the Samora safaris a few years ago, and since then I have been thinking about how to repeat such a wonderful trip. Samora Explorers offers a diverse program of tours, between which it is not so easy to choose - after the first experience you actually want to make them all! The offer ranges from the tourist reception of the natural beauties of the country and insights into the life and culture of the indigenous people, to animal observation for the zoologist (I am one), to the mountain tour to the highest mountain in Africa. All the stops are unique highlights that will not be forgotten. You can experience the Serengeti, where the first modern wildlife film was made that won an Oscar, the Ngorongoro Crater (which for once is not a volcanic crater), the monument at Olduvai Gorge where the oldest human was found, Manyara National Park where the pelicans sit on top of the trees, lakes full of hippos, wild big cats on the hunt and boulders on which they rest ... Sometimes you even still see a black rhino, which has become very rare, and you feel happy about it.
But it is not only what you get to see, you also experience the wonderful way of presentation and personal attention from the staff of Samora Explorers. In our case, it was our guide Iddy Kimaro who enriched our tour with his profound zoological knowledge, as well as with wise, adapted, prudent organization.

Ramzi Salam   –  
Germany DE
Visited: August 2022 Reviewed: Apr 26, 2023

Email Ramzi Salam  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing!unbelievable !
5/5

Edi speaks German and English and he is very nice and polite guy!
I can recommend him!

Florian Müller   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: April 2023 Reviewed: Apr 11, 2023

Email Florian Müller  |  20-35 years of age

Incredible 7 day trekking tour on the Mt. Kilimanjaro with Samora Explorer
5/5

We did the 7 day trekking tour with Samora Explorers on the Rongai Route in April 2023.

The Samora Team did an incredible job on the whole journey. We had so much fun and experienced an unforgettable adventure. 

Also, the guides bring a lot of interesting facts about the flora and fauna at the Mt. Kilimanjaro. Always good communication on and beside the trekking tour. From picking up at the airport, over the daily briefing till to the drop-off at the airport again.

Highly recommended!

Roman   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: February 2023 Reviewed: Mar 3, 2023

Email Roman  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Iddy (german/english speaking) and his team made this safari the highlight of my tansanian holiday
5/5

I was in the Arusha region end of Jan./beginning of feb. and booked a Safari with this company at short notice.
A 3-day tour in the Serengeti an Ngorongoro national parks and was more than happy.
We saw lions, rhinos, buffalos, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras and much more... Highly recommended

Klaus   –  
Germany DE
Visited: January 2023 Reviewed: Jan 13, 2023

Email Klaus  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Exzellent team that provided an unforgettable experience
5/5

Beginning with Gadieh, our guide, Juma Pili our cook, the whole team were lovely, caring and supportive at any time. The organization was professional and flawless. We were extremely lucky with the weather conditions that day. Ascend at night lit by the full moon, no wind and no clouds on top of Mount Meru and an amazing sunrise with perfect views to Kilimandscharo. Perfect and unforgettable.

Adam Johnson   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2021 Reviewed: Oct 26, 2022

Email Adam Johnson  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Ngorongoro Crater was the BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!
5/5

Iddy, Jr., and Johnny were the best and most knowledgeable guides we could have ever hoped to have. The entire week just kept getting better and better. We were so close to elephants, lions, zebras, and so many more animals. I wish everyone could experience that level of happiness that we had at least once in their lifetimes. Thank you, SAMORA EXPLORERS!!!

Tobias   –  
Germany DE
Visited: September 2019 Reviewed: Oct 16, 2022

Email Tobias  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Charismatic, knowledgable, trustworthy. A highly recommended guide for an amazing experience.
5/5

Following a recommendation, me and my friends went on our first week-long safari with Iddy. From the first pick-up, I felt incredibly welcomed and in good hands. We took tents for bush camping on a private five-night trip from Arusha through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and back. We were having a blast on our day tours watching the plethora of species, spotting a single leopard or patiently observing a lone lioness feed in the only car around. A cook on our side, which we took from camp to camp, provided us with lunch packages for the day and made sure nothing was missing in the early mornings and and late evenings. Iddy proved great endurance, navigational excellence and high driving skill on the rough and narrow bits. Above all, he entertained and educated us in fluent German. He anwsered our questions without talking through the day, he went in on our wishes but always masterminded the whole tour. His well-maintained equipment and charging in the jeep made the trip a very pleasant experience. I had an amazing time throughout and will definetely return for another adventure with Iddy.

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