Roberto and Greyson - Savannah Explorers Directors
Savannah Explorers
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $220 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Paul Grossfeld | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Yusef was an incredibly knowledgeable, fun, kind, thoughtful and safe guide!!!
My wife, son and I recently spent almost two weeks in safari in Tanzania, using Savannah Explorers. It was absolutely incredible! The wildlife, people, cuisine, and accommodations were all incredible! Our guide, Yusef, was absolutely THE best. We counted 49 different animal species during our safari. All the guides from different companies are part of a network in which they alert each other about sightings. It was truly overwhelmingly joyful when we got to see a pair of cheetahs from very close up on day 1 in the bush. The hot air safari, as well as the walking safaris, were phenomenal! I simply can’t say enough great things about our experience! We also got to visit a Maasai village (we were asked to pay $50 as well as to purchase some handmade gift items to help support the village members), which was, as our 18 year-old son said, like a real life sociology class! Throughout our journey every person we met was incredibly kind and treated us not just with great respect, but embraced us and made us feel so welcome! It was truly a life changing experience for us, and if I were to do it again I would not change a thing. Finally, as a boy I remember playing in some woods behind our house, pretending to be in the bush. Some 50 years later I realized that I still have that desire, and I finally got to experience the real thing!
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Email Pedro | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Felix was experienced, caring, and fun!! We could not have had a better guide.
Communication with Savannah Explorers was always quick and easy. They were very accommodating to our group. The Rover was in great condition, well taken care of , and comfortable. Our guide Felix was the best! He found every animal we asked for and was so knowledgeable.
The only negative thing was one of our accommodations, Africa Safari Karatu Lodge, wasn’t up to “luxury” standards. The rooms cleanliness wasn’t great and the showers were not functioning.
But everything was simply exceptional and we will definitely be using Savanah Explorers again.
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Email Rosario | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING - SUMA IS THE PLUS
We had the privilege of experiencing an unforgettable adventure in Tanzania, exploring the Ngorongoro Crater and the vast Serengeti. Breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife, and moments that will stay in our hearts forever.
A special thank you goes to Suma, our guide – an extraordinary person in every way. Not only was he incredibly professional, with deep knowledge of the wildlife, nature, and local culture, but he also welcomed us with genuine warmth, making us feel at home even in the heart of the savannah.
Suma was not just a guide, but a true travel companion: always attentive, helpful, and determined to make every moment of our safari the best it could be. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this journey even more special.
If you’re planning to explore Tanzania, we wholeheartedly recommend doing it with Suma – it’s an experience that will stay with you forever.
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Email Denis Di Giovannantonio | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top experience
Guide: Tarta was extremely helpful and very professional. An excellent driver and attentive to all our needs and passions (photography). Always very kind and smiling.
Tour: Everything was well organized. Perfect itinerary, except for the last day in Arusha – in our opinion, it could have included an alternative day (e.g., forest of Meru and waterfalls).
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Email Luca | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Family Safari with Savannah Explorers
From the very first email to the last day of our trip, Savannah Explorers proved to be an outstanding choice for our Tanzanian adventure in August 2025. Preparing a safari for a family of five — with three children — is not a simple task, yet they handled every step with remarkable care and attention.
A special thank you to Daniela, whose advice and support during the planning phase were truly invaluable. She listened to our needs, addressed every question with patience, and built an itinerary that perfectly balanced adventure, rest, and unforgettable experiences.
On the ground, everything was perfectly organized: from the selection of lodges (each one charming and comfortable) to the thoughtful distribution of time between parks and activities, every detail reflected professionalism and passion.
Our guide John was simply extraordinary. Not only does he speak excellent Italian, but he also managed to keep our children engaged and fascinated throughout the journey, turning every game drive into a fun and educational experience. Always kind, always available, always with a smile — he made the trip even more special.
We couldn’t recommend Savannah Explorers enough for families or anyone looking for a perfectly tailored safari. This was a trip we will cherish forever.
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Email Fantastic Safari | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari experience !
It was fantástic, we did a incroyable Safari.
À lot of animals, the guide Emanuel is a really good driver and all was safe during the trip !
I recomand the companie for sure !
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Email Alessandro | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari Tanzania
An unforgettable safari with guide Muksini! His knowledge of the animals and local history was exceptional, making every encounter truly special. Muksini was always attentive to our needs and made the experience even more engaging, supported by the fantastic James, who led the tour with professionalism. The only flaw was the comfort of our Jeep: it lacked a headrest and the seatback didn't recline, while other vehicles in the group were better equipped. Despite this, the safari was exciting and fascinating. We highly recommend Muksini as your guide for a five-star experience!
I recommend not using the car they gave us, as it had problems with the headlights, they had to add water to the engine twice, and the seats were unpadded and had no headrests, making them extremely uncomfortable for a long safari.
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Savannah Explorers took care of us, and every detail from the time we arrived to the time we left.
It was sincerely, the trip of a lifetime for myself, partner and my two adult kids! Micky curated our trip to perfection and our tour guide, Juma, executed it to perfection. He was very on point and knowledgeable about the area, culture, animals and birds. He took his work very seriously and made sure our expectations were met. I have the utmost respect for him and could not have been happier with his dedication and commitment to ensuring we were safe and well cared for.
We began our trip in Arusha, where Juma walked us through Arusha Center Market and to the Arusha Wisdom Training College which set the stage for understanding just how welcoming and friendly the Tanzanian people are and what a day in the life may look like. Day one we had a brief meeting with Juma about what we hoped to gain and experience from our trip. We were there for 2 weeks and visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern and Central Serengeti, Lake Natron and Zanzibar. Each accommodation, the lodges and tented camps, were exceptional and accommodating. They were better than what we would experience in the States, in my opinion. I highly recommend the hot air ballooning over the Serengeti, that was indescribable. We didn't see Rhino and a Leopard but was very happy with all we did see. Another reason to return:).
We did not change any money, we were equipped with plenty of low denomination US $$ and had zero issues. Just make sure the dollars are crisp with no frayed edges. The long transfers could be a bit harrowing on the unpaved rough roads and dust but Juma made sure we would travel when we would encounter less traffic. We did not encounter any mosquitos and the weather could not have been better. We did not request luxury travel but that is what it seemed we experienced. My critical feedback would be to reduce plastic waste by having the operator supply filtered water in 5 gallon jugs instead of the single use plastic water bottles and reduce food waste by supplying smaller lunches.
I am happy we experienced all of the above which allowed me to decide where I would spend the bulk of my time the next time around.
Thank you Savannah Explorers!!
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Email Riccardo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
Very professional
Full immersion in the Safari
Great Experience
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Email Simona | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
All perfect
We made a tremendous safari in Tanzania, visiting all main national parks. Our guide was excellent (professional, patient, very good driver) and let us see in deep the beautiful of all. The car was in perfect conditions and lodges/ tended camps were very good (especially the ones in Serengeti, very fascinating). Thanks to all people behind this organization, truly reliable!
