Tour guides
Kihindo Tours and Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $750 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Maris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
It was great service and tour was amazing with a lot of National geographic level information from our gide side about safary and wildlife.
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Email Jose Barros | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super friendly and kind. Lovely person. Knows a lot about wildlife.
Very beautiful experience. Saw a lot of wildlife animals. Everybody is very friendly and I always felt very safe and very welcomed.
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Email Priscila | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kind and fun!
Was Really organized! Pick up and drop off! One day and we saw a lot of animals :)
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Email Vinit | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable and friendly
Tour was great, we got to see all and more of the animals we wanted and enjoyed the company of Danford and Donald. Danford was very educative and took the time to drive around finding the fight spots while Donald helped spot the animals and kept us engaged. We enjoyed our time very much and highly recommend.
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Email Maria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very well organized and pleasant tour
Our safari in Mikumi National Park with Danford and Donald was absolutely incredible! From start to finish, they made the experience seamless, fun, and full of unforgettable moments. Both were extremely knowledgeable about the park, wildlife behavior, and even the smaller details that made every sighting more meaningful.
Donald’s sharp eye for spotting animals was amazing — we saw lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and so many bird species we would’ve completely missed without him. Danford was an excellent driver and made sure we were always in the best position for photos while keeping things safe and comfortable throughout the journey.
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Email Bea | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Scammed
We felt scammed. The conditions we paid for weren't what they offered us. Water wasn't free, and the car wasn't the same as in the photos (it was broken all over). The guide spoke only the bare minimum and didn't offer us water during the safari. He even deigned to tell us his name at the end so we could write a review. He arrived over an hour late for one of the excursions, and there wasn't even an apology. You're always hungry at mealtimes; a sandwich and that's it. Their solution? None. They don't answer any of our messages.
Reply from Kihindo Tours and Safaris
Posted on Oct 20, 2025Dear Bea,
We are sorry to hear that your experience did not fully meet your expectations. However, we would like to clarify a few important points:
Water was provided in the car throughout the safari, as it is always included in our packages.
Regarding the vehicle, our itineraries always mention three types of cars used during the trip:
1. Transfer car (7 seats with air-conditioning)
2. Closed safari jeep with pop-up roof
3. Open safari jeep for game drives
You did not specify your preference for a closed jeep before or during the booking. The request for a closed jeep was made only on the last day, when it was unfortunately too late to make the change.
Concerning the food, we did not receive any report from you during the trip. If you had informed our office, we would have contacted the hotel immediately to make sure you received additional food or a better meal arrangement.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your feedback, which helps us improve our services for future guests.
Best regards,
Isaya John
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Email Dominiqie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was really great! The whole organization The kindness of everyone The safari with Moussa and Danford
Fantastic experiénce
A lot off animals
All is beautiful
Thanks at all the equpe:)
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Email Denetta Sue Slone | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superior communications,promptness, itinerary without surprises!
We have experienced travel to 79 countries BUT have never experienced a private excursion with so much content and organization! We were picked up at our hotel in Dar Es Salaam by Eddie right on time after being texted what to bring!(passport and all). Eddie (alias Honoratha Shirima) spoke excellent English and efficiently took us to train station right up to the customs agent!
We rode the train to Morogora (good seats were provided)! We emerged outside to see a sign with our names and Meshack met us and escorted us to the Kihindo Tour Van. He was cheerful, English speaking, stopped on the way so we could enjoy the sights and baboons! He drove us the 1.5 hour trip to Mikumi National Park. And when we arrived he walked us over to a safari jeep where we were introduced to one of the most enthusiastic tour guides I have met! Nuhu Ismail is about 20 years of age and studied Wild Animals at the University! He had one more year of graduate work to do but you could feel his enthusiasm as soon as we met. He and his colleague drove us into the park and his English was flawless! His enthusiasm never ending! He showed us animals, followed a pride of lions so we could really capture their activities, had us watch a mother elephant nurse her infant talking the WHOLE time of the reproduction of pachyderms!
Then we were treated to a wonderful buffet for lunch! He was so attentive and concerned about our comfort and service! After a beautiful lunch we spent many more hours exploring the park! He shared stories with us about medicinal use of plants in Africa! It was truthfully magical! This young man has so much potential I felt honored to be on this safari with him!( and we had already been on two other safaris! None that could beat this one!)!
At 5 pm our ride to the train station appeared like clockwork! We rode back to DarEs Salaam quickly on the train! There was a huge chaotic crowd and we had taxi drivers accosting us to be their passengers. We were a little frantic when out of the crowd steps Eddie to escort us to his car! Pure joy to see a familiar face!
What a day! Organized! No surprises! No hiccups! If you are thinking of a short memorable safari think Kihindo Tours and Safaris!
I know you can’t select your drivers and escorts but if you can think of requesting Nuhu Ismail you will always be happy you did! But when traveling in this region we will always call Kihindo Tours and Safaris!
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Email Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible magic unexpected experience with a super organisation ! We recommand !
We end our stay with stars in our eyes and memories in our heart. It’s a huge thank you that we address to the organizers. The professionalism and knowledge of the guide Michael and his colleague fascinated us. Thank you for all the knowledge shared, for the precise punctual and professional organization. It is with pleasure that we will recommend your agency!
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Email Manon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
What an amazing day!
Our guide Saloniki picked us up before the agreed time to take us to Mikumi Park. After less than a quarter of an hour, we were lucky enough to see lions fighting with their muffles, next to the hippos. A stunning spectacle! Very friendly and qualified, Saloniki was able to take us to magnificent places, where the show continued. A huge THANK YOU to him and to Kihindo Safari because this excursion was perfectly organized (including pick-up in Dar Es Salaam, overnight stay at Camp Bastian, meals, etc. etc. etc.)! Bravo 👏
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