Cubs Expeditions
Cubs Expeditions
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Greta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing safari experience with Cubs Expeditions
We just came back from a 5-day budget group safari in Tanzania with Cubs Expedition, and it was amazing and unforgettable. Our trip included Tarangire, Serengeti East, Center and North (where we were lucky enough to see the Great Migration – absolutely breathtaking!) - sleeping 2 nights at Seronera - and the Ngorongoro Crater.
After asking for several offers from different companies, and reading a lot about the companies on internet, Trip Advisor, and SafariBookings website, we've decided to make our group safari with Cubs Expeditions, which is a reliable company. Being in contact with Humphrey has always been easy and stress-free. He always answered to our messages very quickly and at any time, be it via E-mail or WhatsApp, which gave us a lot of confidence and helped us to organize everything for our trip.
Our guide Said was fantastic – always helpful, very knowledgeable about the animals, nature, and local culture. He really made every day special, making all efforts to ensure we could spot, among others, the Big 5, as well as the wildbeests and zebras crossing the Mara River - both activities successful. Moreover, he organized for us a visit to a Masai community, which was a great and full of culture experience, too.
We also want to thank our chef Moses, who cooked tasty, fresh, and different meals every day, even out in the wild. The quality and care in every meal were far beyond what we expected.
The Cubs Expedition team was also super reliable: when our flight changed and we arrived much later at the more distant Kilimanjaro airport, they still arranged the transfer perfectly and greeted us with a smile.
A few extra tips for future travelers:
* If you are coming from Europe: We recommend paying the rest amount in US dollars instead of Euros, because the exchange rate is usually better. So, try to organize dollars in your home country, and bring them with you.
* Remember that, since this is a group safari, some people in the car might be from another agency, but that’s really not a problem for us – it all works smoothly.
I can truly recommend Cubs Expedition to anyone wanting to enjoy a true safari adventure. Thank you Humphrey, Said, Moses, and the whole Cubs Expeditions team for giving us memories that will last forever!
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Email Eitan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience from excellent team
I would like to thank Humphrey on behalf of myself and all my family for hosting us.
The team was extremely professional and kind. We felt safe and enjoyed a combination of deep understanding of respect to hospitality and being professional at the same time. Eli is super guide with real passion to sharing his knowledge and guided us safely to the best sites in a very smart way. Khaled spoiled us with his cooking and always kept saying yes with a smile to anything we asked for.
Moreover, I will personally recommend all my friends to use their
services.
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Email Dante | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, Polite, and always on time.
Wat een geweldige ervaring! Vanaf het eerste moment tot de laatste minuut waren we onder de indruk. De natuur, de dieren, de uitzichten – alles was adembenemend. We hebben nog nooit zoiets meegemaakt en zullen deze safari nooit vergeten. Een absolute aanrader voor iedereen die een onvergetelijk avontuur wil beleven.
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Email Matteo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recomended
My wife and I went on a safari with Cubs Expedition. I can say we had a great time. From the moment we made our request, Humphrey answered all our questions and customized our offer, including transfers and accommodations in Arusha before and after the safari. We did the 3-night, 4-day camping safari with Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire. The experience was magnificent, and our guide, Eli, was incredibly good and friendly. He answered all our questions and was incredibly helpful, even with issues that weren't related to the safari. Highly recommended!
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Email Alessandra | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari experience!
My husband and I choose the 4 days and 3 night Safari throught Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire Parks and everything was amazing and perfect. Humprey organized everything in the best way according to our needs, from our landing to our departure.
But the thing we loved the most was the time spent with our guide Eliis, really the best guide you could ever find. A kind, helpful and funny guy, Who showed us Amazing landscapes and animals always with his professionalism, passion and smile. According to the magnific experience we had, if you have to choose a guide, i recommend you Eliis.
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Email George | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best tour operator
This safari was truly one of the best trips I've ever taken! Everything was exceptionally well-organized from start to finish.
From the very beginning, Humphrey was incredibly helpful always available to answer my questions, both before and after the trip. Hudhaifa took great care of us during the airport transfers and accommodation; he was kind, punctual, and made sure everything ran smoothly.
Out of the six quotes I received for a 6-day safari (including one night of accommodation before and one after the safari), they offered by far the best deal and the service exceeded all expectations!
Our guide and driver, Francis, was fantastic knowledgeable, friendly, and skilled at getting us up close to the animals without disturbing them. And Joshua, our chef, kept us well-fed with delicious meals every day. Together, they made the trip truly unforgettable.
We had an amazing time and saw an incredible variety of animals many of them from up close! I highly recommend this company if you're looking for a memorable and well-managed safari adventure.
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Email Cher | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A last-minute safari made unforgettable by our skilled guide Samwel and incredible Chef Yusuph
Since we booked so late the team made some special arrangements and we were able to join a 3 person safari with Cubs Expeditions that was already doing their 2nd day. Our group of 5 headed to Serengeti for a night, then to Ngorongoro for a night, and then Mto Wa Mbu for a night, which is where the 3 other passengers wrapped up their safari. We then finished our safari the next day as a group of 2 at Tarangire. Very thankful they made it all happen so fast and we were able to do a safari!
Our guide, Samwel was a master of the infamous Land Cruiser that took us around for the next 4 days. Samwel skillfully navigated around the parks to find lions, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, hyenas, herds of wildebeest and zebras, and so many other animals, trees, and plants. It’s unbelievable that we saw big cats every day! We really enjoyed asking Samwel questions, and he always had a detailed answer every time. Samwel was great at pointing out all the new animals and plants during the game drives and would list out facts, explain how other animals and plants depended on each other, and tell some fun related stories about what we were looking at. We loved hearing about his life in Tanzania, learning about his favorite animal (elephant), and learning about the local people in each region. Everything ran on schedule and we never ran late or lost time doing game drives. Samwel even got stung by a bee in Tarangire and he kept going without any complaints. Unstoppable.
Our chef, Yusuph was incredible! The first thing you will notice is the craftsmanship in his cooking specifically the variety of the food he prepares for breakfast, lunch, dinner, the depth of the flavors, and the presentation. Each day we had a different menu for each meal, which included a mix of local Tanzania food, international, and a fusion of both. My favorite was ugali, shawarma wrap, caramelized banana, tomato relish pizza, pepper steak, fresh vegetables with various sauces, avocado fruit salad (matunda na parachichi), and crepes. We learned that he is currently learning to master pastries, which was evident in the breakfasts and the various baked items and desserts prepared for dinner.
We look forward to driving with Samwel again and eating the new recipes that Yusuph cooks up in the future. Thank you so much for an unforgettably safari.
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Email Jose | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
We had an amazing experience on our safari. When I saw how vast the Serengeti is, I thought it would be very difficult to spot animals — but we saw almost all of them! We saw around 20 lions in just two days, some of them incredibly close, which was truly unforgettable.
Our guide, Eliis, was fantastic. At first, he seemed a bit serious, but once he realized he could be part of our group, everything changed. We laughed a lot together, and he shared so much interesting information about the animals. This really shows how adaptable he is — if you just want a quiet driver, he’ll respect that. But we wanted someone to share the experience with us, and he became a great part of it.
The cook was also excellent. The food was tasty, and we always had enough water and even some Coke with our meals.
GREAT SAFARI EXPERIENCE!
Our safari experience with Cub Expeditions was magnificent. Booking was very smooth, thanks to the prompt service, flexibility, and advice of its manager, Humphrey, who helped us plan the safari months before our trip to Tanzania, adapting it without any problem to our dates, circumstances, and requirements (we wanted a Spanish-speaking guide).
The entire agency staff was very professional, from Humphrey himself to the drivers who transferred us from the airport and served as our guides in Arusha.
We would like to give special mention to the two people who accompanied us during the five-day safari: Halidy (the chef) and Samuel (the guide and driver).
Regarding the Spanish-speaking guide and jeep driver for the safari, Samuel, his work was excellent: he knows the parks, the animals, their habits perfectly, and he took care of us with patience, prudence, and kindness. Cub Expeditions is fortunate to have him on board.
Regarding Chef Halidy, he was a fantastic cook, who was also very empathetic and caring about us at all times. The meals (all of them: breakfast, lunch, dinner): meat, chicken, fish, vegetables, soups, rice, pasta, fresh fruit, crepes... were spectacular. He even took an interest in our food preferences, allergies, and habits.
Our safari took place in the Tarangire, Serengeti, Norongoro Conservation Areas, and Lake Manyara. Highly recommended. We saw almost every animal possible except the rhino and leopard.
In conclusion, Cub Expeditions is a perfect agency, run by professionals, offering an excellent value safari experience. Highly recommended.
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Email Saioa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Congratulations to the entire Cubs Expeditions team, Humphrey, Sam, Hasam, Halidy, thank you very much, friends.
Humphrey and his agency, Cub Expeditions, provided us with unsurpassed service. Before the trip to Tanzania, he helped us plan our safari. He quickly resolved any changes we made, and his service was very professional and friendly, even though he was in Tanzania and we were in Bilbao, Spain. 10/10 for Humphrey.
Regarding the driver from the airport to our hotel in Arusha, everything went smoothly.
Regarding the English-speaking guide and driver for Arusha, Hasam was wonderful. He took us in the van to the sites we were visiting. He took us up to see the views of Mount Meru, a food market, a Maasai market, and cultural heritage sites. He ate at a very nice place, and he dropped us off at our hotel.
Regarding the Spanish-speaking guide and driver for the Safari, Samuel is an incredible person, and his 24-hour service was unsurpassed. He helped us with everything, took care of us at all times, and was patient, prudent, and kind, despite the work and fatigue of driving for so long. I hope he's lucky and highly valued because he's a hard worker everyone would want to have in their company.
Regarding Chef Halidy, he was also a 10-star cook. We ate better than at home: meat, chicken, fish, vegetables, creams, fruit, avocados, crepes, tortillas, etc. He was very friendly, and we were very well looked after at mealtimes.
Regarding the safari through Tarangine, Serengeti, Norongoro, and Manyara, it was impressive, and we saw every possible animal except rhinos and leopards, because they're difficult to see. The Serengeti Park is a bit challenging to drive in a jeep, and the most beautiful, for me, is Norongoro; the scenery was incredible.
Regarding the accommodations, we booked a lodge and a campsite, and we adapted to them. Camping is always limited in amenities, and it's important to assess whether it's suitable for us before booking.
Congratulations, friends, we will always recommend you!
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