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Sue & Ron   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2024 Reviewed: Apr 8, 2024

Email Sue & Ron  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

4 day Tanzania Safari: Local operator raised in a Masai tribe.
5/5

This being our 3rd trip to Safari in Africa we didn't think it could possibly get any better, we were pleasantly surprised because we were even more spoiled by the terrific timing of unique animal sighting experiences, wonderful weather, and our magnificent driver/guide Mahlisa who was very personable and spoke English clearly. Realizing the weather and animals are not in our control keeps us humble in how fortunate we were to have the best of both, and getting assigned to a guide with 16 years experience certainly helped get us to the right place at the right time on many occasions. Our decision to choose the mid range package of accommodations was perfect for us. Our lodging experience went from the least luxurious to the most, however; the itinerary wasn't originally set up that way as it was changed due to a group that cancelled their trip. No complaint on our end for that! Upon arrival we stayed one night at Karibu Heritage before starting our Safari, and one night after finishing our Safari - Not impressed with their lack of adherence to time commitments. When you tell them you are getting picked up at 6:30 a.m. and are assured you can have breakfast at 6 a.m. don't expect the cook to arrive until 6:30 and you eat while your jeep waits! Happened twice at that hotel, but the accommodations were fine. Shuhudia Adventure Tented Lodge was nice as far as luxury tent camping goes. Clean and comfortable bed, bathroom in your tent with a shower, hot water and enough pressure to get the water through the pipes, but don't expect a massaging shower head. Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge had good food in a nice lodge and the room had a nice view of the jungle and a back deck to relax on. Be forwarned, if it rains, the metal roof makes it sound a lot worse than it is. We were worried about the tent campers traveling with us because of what we thought was a torrential downpour at night and they hardly new it rained! Our last night was the best at Marera Valley Lodge for comfort and a pool. Staff was accommodating and the lodge was very well kept and clean. Bookending our trip was the tour operator Nole. After picking us up at the airport upon our arrival, informing us of itinerary changes he left us in the hands of our Driver/guide Mahlissa. At the conclusion of our tour Nole helped us arrange a day trip to the Materuni Falls and Coffee plantation where we ground and roasted our own beans for coffee and had lunch, then dropped us back at the airport. He was in contact with us before our arrival and kept us informed about any changes, as well as helped with any info we needed along the way. His love for his job shows through his actions and his desire to educate about the Masai culture and history was an added bonus for us. What we paid for the trip was well worth it for us.

Nuno Miguel Moreira   –  
Portugal PT
Visited: March 2024 Reviewed: Mar 24, 2024

Email Nuno Miguel Moreira  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Serengeti shall never die! ASANTÉ SANA
5/5

We have booked a 4 days mid range safari to tarangire, serengeti and ngorongoro.
Everything went well! The communication was clear and withbfast replies.
It completly worth the money you pay. The lodges and food are very good.
We saw thousands of animals and all the big five.
David was our chef and Malissa our driver.
We couldn't ask for better! As i said before, the food was very good so thabk you David!
We were blessed to have Malissa with us, he is simply the best!. 3 of the 5 of our rating is due to him.
Such a special guy, with a huge knowledge of tanzania fauna. Very educated, polite, easygoing and helpfull!
Our next safari has to be with him.

Asanté Sana!
Nuno Miguel Moreira

Lyubka   –  
Bulgaria BG
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Feb 17, 2024

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

Unforgettable experience
5/5

We did midrange 4 days Tarangire- Serengeti-Ngorongoro safari and thought it started with a misunderstanding, we eventually had an unforgettable experience. Both Noel and our driver Jerom did their best to ensure that we see as many animals as possible, be accomodated in the good places and have fun. Noel even spent a half of a day at the airport waiting to receive our lost luggage while were doing our safari. Thanks for everything! Should we come back for safari in Tanzania, Serengeti Luxury Safaris will definitely be our first choice.

Eibhlin   –  
Ireland IE
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Feb 10, 2024

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

Perfect from start to finish
5/5

I choose the 4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari tour. Noel was a great help with booking the tour, answering any questions I had and helping me to book hotels prior to the Safari. The price was good and it was great value in comparison to some other options I looked at. All the lodges we stayed at were great and the food was delicious! Luka, our ranger was impeccable, his knowledge about the parks, animals and everything in between was amazing! Overall an amazing experience, finding the big 5 and so much more!

Vera Martins   –  
Portugal PT
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Feb 10, 2024

Email Vera Martins  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Serengeti Luxury Safaris are a well organized and trustfull safari company.
5/5

Well organized tour, everything went as planned. Easy communication with the company, and always ensuring that everything was ok. The lodges and the tented lodge on serengeti were very good. The jipe was good. The guide was very friendly, good driver and with very knlowedge of the areas we visited and the animals we saw. Value for money excelent.
Ir was a great safari trip, that we Will always remember.

Mieke   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Jan 27, 2024

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

Noel was very nice, everything was well arranged and communication was fast and clear!
5/5

The 4-days safari we did was great. We had a very good guide who showed us everything and had information about the animals and national parks. Everything was well arranged and worthy of the money we paid for it. We got to see a lot of animals and enjoyed the company of our fellow traveler. Would definitely recommend booking here!

Mathilde   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Jan 27, 2024

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

The touroperator was so friendly and was very accesible in communication.
5/5

The safari was so great and well organized! We had an awesome guide who new the right places and he was a great driver. We spotted all the animals of the big five and way more animals next to it. Also, the camping spots were great and the food was made fresh for us every day and tasted amazing. Really recommend this operator.

David N.   –  
Philippines PH
Visited: December 2023 Reviewed: Jan 20, 2024

Email David N.  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Fantastic and Excellent Customer Service
5/5

Serengeti Luxury Safaris with Noel is great! Their expert guide made the gamedrive awesome. Plus, their friendly customer service ensures a well-planned safari that caters to your needs. Highly recommended!

Karen N   –  
Philippines PH
Visited: December 2023 Reviewed: Jan 20, 2024

Email Karen N  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Awesome and Excellent Tour Guide! Highly recommended!
5/5

Thank you for our positive experience with Serengeti Luxury Safaris. Their expert tour guide has keen eyes for catching the big five on the field, and their excellent customer service make them a reliable choice for a memorable safari experience. The effective communication and attention to customer needs contribute to a well-planned and enjoyable adventure even if it’s just a short notice. Well done Noel and team! God bless you more.

Eve   –  
Finland FI
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Jan 20, 2024

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

Good value for money, offering a great mid-range safari
4/5

We had a really great experience on a 4-day mid-range safari with Serengeti Luxury Safaris. Noel was responsive and helpful from the start and our guide Philemon was great, he made us feel welcome and safe and worked hard to make sure we see as many animals as possible - which we did! He was also very positive and friendly throughout. Accommodation, food and services during the safari were also very good.

Some minor hiccups did occur which made us give 4 instead of 5 stars - Arusha accommodation changed without us knowing, there were some unexpected pricing issues and some delays due to the car breaking down and one road being blocked due to heavy rains. These were outside of our guide's control, however, and he did his best to ensure this didn't affect our safari too much and we did manage to see everything we wanted and more. All in all a great experience, good value for money and we are very grateful to both Noel and Philemon for the wonderful experience. Would definitely do it again.
Asante sana!

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