Raven Safaris: Expertly Guided Adventures
Raven Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- ATTA & TATO
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $170 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Sally | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Kilimanjaro Climb!
I recently completed an unforgettable Kilimanjaro summit trip with Raven Safaris. It was an experience of a lifetime!
From the first message with Raven when enquiring about the trek, until the day I returned home, communication was great. The team were responsive and provided lots of information on the trip, ensuring I was well prepared to take on the climb.
Every member of the Raven team that accompanied me were amazing. I would not have been able to complete it without them. They were friendly, welcoming, professional, and kept spirits high even through the tough parts. My guide, Tony, was extremely knowledgeable and supportive. He carried out regular health checks, provided sound advice to avoid issues with the altitude and ensured we went "Pole Pole" to allow for gradual acclimatisation.
At the start of my trip, there was an issue with my bag not arriving at the airport. Raven were very supportive during this time and came up with a number of solutions for me. Luckily it arrived the following day and Raven were able to start my trek a day later than originally planned. They were very understanding and accommodating.
The food cooked by chef Abou was also absolutely delicious!
In conclusion, my Kilimanjaro trip with Raven Safaris was beyond incredible. I recommend Raven Safaris to anyone seeking a well organised and unforgettable adventure to the roof of Africa!
Reply from Raven Safaris
Posted on Mar 8, 2024Dear Sally, Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time during your trek. Your satisfaction is our top priority and we are delighted that we could contribute to such a memorable adventure for you. Please feel free to reach out if you need any further assistance or have any questions.
Warm Regards
Raven Team
Email Rajeev | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An awesome experience with Raven Safaris.
It was a great trip to Tarangire National Park. A great service by Raven Safaris. The driver, Mr. Steven is a very experienced driver, very humble and kind, who would go an extra mile to make sure you get value for money and that you have enjoyed to the max. Very flexible on timings as per the convenience of the visitors. Thank you Steven and Raven Safaris. I will definitely contact you again whenever I look forward to trvaelling for another safari in future.
Email Dallas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous
I went in a tour with the guide, george. We went to the Serengeti national park, as well as Ngorongoro crater and a number of other locations.
George was a great guide. He managed to find so much wildlife and we we got to be right there when a lion pride was hunting Zebra. We found leopards and cheetahs, both with kills, as well as dozing under trees. We actually managed to see a lioness with her new cubs.
George was knowledgeable about the wildlife and told great stories about them plus was happy to sit as long as we wanted to. We saw some fabulous interactions between Baboon families, elephants, hippos, giraffes and many different kinds of birds
I recommend this trip. The camping was actually easier than you think and the meals were great. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Raven Safaris was professional, friendly and fair.
We had an excellent experience with Raven Safaris. We hired a Land Cruiser and driver to take us from Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater and drop us off at the Serengeti. The pricing was fair and transparent. We paid directly for our gas and, even though the park fees were prepaid, we were provided receipts from the parks so that we knew we were not overcharged. Although they preferred cash, they found a way to let us pay with a credit card.
Our driver, Steven, was the ultimate professional. He enlisted porters at the Kenyan/Tanzanian border to guide us through immigration and look after our bags. He gave us geography, zoology, ecology, anthropology, and botany lectures on the hour, every hour. He knew every nook and cranny of every park and negotiated each curve and bump of our journey expertly. As two women traveling alone, we felt safe and cared for.
Steven listened to our every whim and was the pinnacle of patience. He spotted every animal we ever dreamed of seeing and brought to our attention so many more we never knew existed. He watched specs on the horizon and predicted with prophetic accuracy when the wildlife would appear. Steven was not the only guide we had in Africa, but he was THE ABSOLUTE BEST.
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Email Helen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Incredible Safari - Northern Circuit Tanzania
We had a fantastic experience on our 4 night, 5 day safari with Raven Safaris. We visited Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater.
George was our guide and he ensured we were not only safe but that we had the best time. He frequently shared his excellent knowledge on the wildlife, surroundings and local culture. His communication skills were great and he was able to answer any question we asked. The jeep was in perfect condition and we thoroughly enjoyed our game drives within the parks, as well as the road trips between them.
Our accommodation choices surpassed our expectations; they were extremely comfortable, with delicious food and amazing scenery.
We were fortunate to see the big 5 and on each game drive, George always made sure we saw an array of animals.
We cannot recommend Raven Safaris enough and are already looking forward to organising a return trip!
Kili+Safari
We booked a Kilimanjaro trek and a 4-day safari. The Kilimanjaro trek was great, we went on the Marungu route with Mango as the chief guide. The crew was great and helped us a lot with missing cold gear and addressing difficulties with altitude. We did a 4-day join safari (shared the vehicle with other people), 2.5 days Serengeti and 1.5 days at Ngorongoro Crater. The driver/guide was patient and very good at spotting wildlife. The food was great for both the trek and the safari, the chefs adjusted for our dietary restriction. Transfers in and out of the airport were smooth. Definitely recommend. Good value overall.
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Email Barb | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent safari guide
Rajabu of Raven Safaris was excellent and helped to make our Tanzanian safari experience so memorable. Rajabu was very knowledgeable and readily shared his vast knowledge with interesting information about the wildlife we were seeing. He was personable, a very competent driver and even ensured we had new water every morning. The safari jeep had a pop up roof which facilitated wildlife viewing and had a place to charge our IPhone when our battery got low from taking so many pictures. In Tanzania, we went to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Tarangire National Park and did a Tanzanian cultural visit which included an African lunch. We especially enjoyed the Serengeti National Park.
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Email S. Ying | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Tour
Our safari in Tanzania part was very well organized by Raven Safaris. Our driver, George is very nice, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional safari guide. I strongly recommend people to Raven Safaris if interested in doing safari in Tanzania.
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Email Lupita | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and they deliver what they promise.
The tour with Raven Safaris was really good. Our guide George was professional and communicated well. We also appreciate that George kept the water stocked and made a stop to pick us up a local snack. We loved that the tour was private as promised and the vehicle was also in perfect condition for the safari. We visited all the things marked in our itinerary. I highly recommend them.
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Email Milena | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsible, punctual, knowledgeable, attentive
At the Kenyan/Tanzanian border in Isebania, Steven Kilonzlo from Raven Safaris picked us up. They were subcontracted by Hyrax Safaris from Kenya, with whom we had made reservations for a nine-day safari that included stops in the Masai Mara NP (Hyrax), Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater (with Raven from Arusha). Steven is a fantastic driver who has a wealth of local information. He drove us first to the most amazing areas of the Northwestern Serengeti and showed us what the park is actually about after realising that we didn't want to join the big cats chasing trucks. In terms of birds, plants and trees, tribes and history, he was like an encyclopaedia. Then, as we went along the Tanzanian part of the Mara River, we suddenly found ourselves encircled by countless wildebeests. In the Central Serengeti we observed lions and hippos mating. Most of time we were alone. Steven didn’t have to communicate with other guides to find out the locations of wild life. He just knew where to go. Once when we accidentally stumbled upon a big group of trucks watching a cheetah from a distance, he didn’t stay, he just took off, drove several minutes, then pulled over and that same cheetah slowly crossed the road right in front of us. I can go on and on. Highly recommended.
