Migada Adventures Ltd - Ngorongoro Crater
Migada Adventures
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2007)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB & ATA
- Tour Types:
- Specialized photographic safaris (Luxury)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $210 to $550 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Ahmet | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just Awful
We booked a 7-day Kenya+Tanzania safari with a Kenyan operator and the 3-day Serengeti-Ngorongro portion was subcontracted to Migada. Unlike the Kenya portion, Tanzania was terrible in every way and our vacation was half-ruined.
The car had multiple problems and was absolutely unsafe. Breaks were bad and locked the tires on gravel roads so downshifting was the way to slow down. Parking break didn't work so it was always exciting to see the car run away until driver used rocks to stop it. Engine didn't start if turned off when it's warm, so engine ran the whole day even when parked next to the animals. We had to ask other drivers for a bump when driver stalled the engine. The car didn't have radio so game viewing was random. A policeman warned us about the wheels being not fit to drive. But more on the car later.
The driver got lost multiple times, starting day 1 from Isebania to the lodge in Serengeti. When it was getting dark he panicked and started driving movie stunt style on horrible roads, doing a pretty high jump where tires detached from the ground for about 4 seconds that felt like hours. No empathy with passengers' comfort for restroom or lunch breaks, we had lunch inside the car in dust while driving. The company's card was out of money while exiting Serengeti so we had to wait about an hr just to exit a park. Nothing happened smoothly..
The car broke down a few minutes after our descent into Ngorongro, and we found out the radiator had a leak that the driver knew about. His calls to the office were unanswered but another safari driver was kind enough to stop and take us into his car, and tow the broken car until the nearest water hole. We helped fill the radiator with muddy water and plugged the hole with elephant dung and the car surprisingly made it to Arusha the next morning on mud, dung and prayers. They gave us a new car from Arusha to Kenya border and then came our best moment in Tanzania: getting exit stamps and seeing our Kenyan driver on the other side.
Thinking back about the whole thing, we should've rejected getting into that car after the first day.
Reply from Migada Adventures
Posted on Aug 1, 2016Hi Mr Ahmet
Absolutely accept your review and 100% value it as its the only way we can have our service upgraded positively.
As a matter of fact and adventure may mean both in terms of we being not God but Human being, however we does accept all challenges so we can work on them fully and this is why as am talking now Migada Adventures Ltd is one of the best reference you will experience in your ground service in Tanzania and the whole of EA. "All your reviews make us grow"
Most welcome and trust in your reviews for our future en devour.
CN
Email YE | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience with Migada
Very timely response from the marketing manager.
Professional guide provided good service with high quality, including the transpotation, accomodation and food.
Very excellent experience in Ngorongoro national park.
Reply from Migada Adventures
Posted on Aug 5, 2016Hi Ye
Many thanks and much appreciated and will keep up the good work
Welcome again to Tanzania / Migada Adventures Ltd
Email David | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Migada are knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, and are expert tour operators
I visited Arusha in May 2015, and I was amazed by Migada Adventures. Mike Ngoty and his team displayed proffesionalism, and were punctual for every event on our itinerary. they were also very warm and welcoming, and we felt as if we werehome.
The trip to Ngorongoro Crater was lovely, our driver, Mr. Ikamba, was very patient with us, he took pictures of us and with us, and he made sure that we spotted all the big 5 animals, as well as so many animals in the crater. The Landcruiser was clean, neat, very comfortable, and even had charging ports for our phones. Mr. Ikamba demonstrated that he is a seasoned tour guide, by taking us through breath taking views of the crater, as well as ensuring that we were able to see all the animals that he spotted.
To-date, this has been the most memorable safari i have ever undertaken, and if you havent used Migada Adventures, then you havent been on a safari.
I would highly recommend Migada, - they are awesome
Reply from Migada Adventures
Posted on Aug 5, 2016Jambo David
Many thanks and much appreciated and will keep up the good work as commented during your stay
Welcome again to Tanzania / Migada Adventures Ltd
Hakuna Matata
strongly recommend Migada Adventures
visited Uganda as Korean government delegation. Booked guide, driver, and a mini van via Migada Adventures.
While arranging the trip, communication went smoothly and done in timely manner.
Reply from Migada Adventures
Posted on Aug 16, 2016Hi Laura
Many thanks and appreciated for your kind comments and will keep it up
Welcome again To Tanzania with Migada Adventures Ltd
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Email Juliette T. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly and human, responsible, always trying to do the best as possible for the client.
Concerning the communication befor our trip, we got to skype with them regularly. Then we met Mickeal, the chair-man of Migada, in his office in Tanzania, someone very accesible although serious in his work. Everything went as planned concerning the ascent of the Kilimandjaro and the tour in the NgoroNgoro national park. The cars used where in a good state and so for the tents. I Also have to say that We had a very good Cook, hope you'll be lucky enough to have Moses on your team !
The guids We had were really attentive to us, answering all the questions We had, showing us the nature and the animals. We felt in security and taken in charge. Migada is a small tour compagnie, maybe this is why their service is so adapted to the client.
Reply from Migada Adventures
Posted on Aug 18, 2016Bonjou Juliette
Many thanks for your safari comments and Migada Appreciate same, Trust you also had same good treatment in Mt Kenya, and Mt Oldonyo Lengai in Ngorongoro
We welcome you all to Tanzania and Enjoy / share our experience.
Many thanks / Mike
Email Katerina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A happy time with Migada Adventures!
We created a beautiful memory together, our tour guide Kombo and our driver Santos are both nice! Santos can always found us the animals, amazing! They both care about us! Mike, the CEO invited us to a traditional African meal, delicious! In fact, I've been framing about Tanzania and Kombo and Santos since I left. Miss all of them already! I'm actually planning to be in Tanzania again with Migada Adventures, see you soon guys!
CN
Great Safari with Migada Adventures
We are four on a safari from Arush to Serengeti in September of 2013 with Migada Adventures. It is a lifetime experience safari. We have been on a Jeep of 5 seats on arrival then continue Safari there. Arusha Park is like appetizer, then head to Manyara Lake, then to Ngorongoro Crater and head north to Serengeti. Everyday is a surprise. Ngorongoro and Serengeti are main course. We saw a lion trying to hun a buffalo, see leopards lying on sausage trees. The camping night in central Serengeti is really amazing experience to be in the wild but safely.
Excitement never ends on that safari.
The guide is very experienced and friendly. He knows the best spot to see big cats. But he follows the rules very strictly and that is great for environment protection.
Definitely will come back to Tanzania again in the near future.
Email Ndegwa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The decision to take a 1-day tour of Arusha National Park was the best ever!
Migada responded to my emails and phone calls quite promptly. And the fact that I was able to meet and haggle with the owner himself was a plus. I was also impressed that they gave us (we were a group of 40 people ) many options regarding the Arusha tour. The guide was very friendly and knew his way about the park.
AE
Email Celeste and Prakash | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Stunning Trip to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
We recently went to Tanzania for a Safari trip to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with my husband and our friends from Canada. I think we can call it the best trip so far and we already plan to return to Tanzania next year. Our guide Lawrence was an amazing spotter. He spotted some very difficult sightings of leopards and the most incredible was a Rino in the Crater. We are going with him again next time for sure. Great plan created by Paul and Mike in the office to cause minimum inconvenience and give us enough rest through the trip in very comfortable yet within our budget accommodation. I really appreciate Paul's patience with me and my constant haggle with staying in the budget. We couldn't have asked for more really. KatiKati camp was our best experience with accommodation. I can keep writing about it, but truly Tanzania has to be experienced to know more. We are so overwhelmed with our trip that we wish to come back as soon as we can. Thanks for making it memorable Mike!! Good luck for Migada.
Email CKL | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent and one of the best safari experiences in Tanzania
A memorable safari experience relies on your luck but a good driver/guide will definitely enhance it. Santos is a quiet person but professional. I'm happy I have chosen Migada Adventures.