our safari group in ngorongoro crater
Dancing Simba Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- TTB, TANAPA & NCAA
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Michele | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wholeheartedly recommend!!!
I had an amazing experience doing the safari with Dancing Simba. Everything was perfect from the beginning, when David carefully helped me choose the best package suited to my preferences and budget. My girlfriend and I decided to go for the 4-night / 5-day option, spending four days in the most famous Tanzanian parks (Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro), and the last day on an excursion to Kilimanjaro.
During the safari, our guide Yasin was the best we could have hoped for. He was excellent at spotting animals, but above all, he was a truly kind and caring person. He always looked after us and took care of every single request or need. We shared lovely moments with him, even during the long drives between parks — his presence made the journey truly enjoyable.
Asante sana, hujambo jomba — we will never forget you!
On the last day, during our Kilimanjaro excursion, we had the pleasure of being guided by Elisha, who was also a very friendly and kind person. With him, we visited the Materuni Waterfalls and had an amazing cultural experience with a local tribe during the coffee tour — something I strongly recommend to everyone. The local people were incredibly warm and welcoming, and we danced and sang together while going through the entire coffee-making process. Later, Elisha brought us to some natural swimming pools where we could relax at the end of the day. He was always polite and attentive.
Maisha marefu, my friend!
My final comment: everyone should go on a safari at least once in their life — and I can wholeheartedly recommend doing it with the Dancing Simba team. We had such a lovely and unforgettable experience with them.
Thanks and best regards,
Michele & Michela
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Email Arianna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We would do it again a hundred times over
We booked a 6-days safari with Dancing Simba and everything was perfect! We went to Tarangire, 2 days in Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Lake Eyasi to visit the local tribes. We saw every animal imaginable: we couldn't have asked for anything better.
Alì was an excellent guide and driver, we couldn't ask for more! He was very good at spotting animals so far away and told us many curiosity about them and about Tanzania, he was willing to accommodate all our requests.
We selected standard accomodations and eveything was up to our expectation.
A big thank you also to Lucy for the support before and during our tour, she was super kind to answer all our questions and requests.
We would do it again a hundred times over!
NL
Email Marianne Maas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour with Dancing Simba!
We just came back from our amazing tour with Dancing Simba and we cannot thank them enough.
It started with the preparations. They responded really quickly and they prepared a custome made program for 13 days meeting up all our wishes. Once we arrived on the airport everything went so smooth. We got a pick-up perfect on time and that went on for all days.
Our guides Owen, Joshua and Bulldozer were amazing. They were professional, enthusiastic and they had so much knowledge they shared with us. And they were so much fun. Not only we, but also our children loved to be them. We also felt very safe and taken care of in the parks, during excursions and in traffic.
We will recommend Dancing Simba to everyone, who is dreaming to travel to Tanzania one day.
Thank you Josh, Bulldozer, Owen, Lucy and David!
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Email Jan Nieuwenhuis | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania is a beautiful country, and we had an unforgettable experience thanks to Dancing Simba!
Two families (nine people) went on a two-week safari through Tanzania with Dancing Simba. I can highly recommend them! Here's why: It started with the communication beforehand. Super-fast responses, pleasant personal communication, the option to tailor the quote entirely to our wishes, and David and Lucy's helpful input. This immediately gave us confidence. The entire trip was well organised, from pick-up at the airport to drop-off at the airport. Our guides Josh, Buldozer and (as a bonus) Owen were great. They knew a lot about the flora and fauna, were really driven to give us the best possible safari experience (which sometimes meant getting up very early), communicated a lot about the programme, were very flexible in making adjustments to the programme when necessary, knew the parks like the back of their hand, and made sure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes. Tanzania is a beautiful country, and we had an unforgettable experience thanks to Dancing Simba!
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Email Vincenzo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent! Great tour, great guide, great accomodations and great schedule!
Everything was ok! Accomodations were as decided, there were no dangerous situations during the tour and no breakdown of the car or anything.
Our guide (Gerson) was nice, helpful, knowledgeable and we enjoyed all the tour!
Really suggested!
PL
Email Tomasz | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful and smoth organization
We recently traveled with Dancing Simba Safaris from Arusha and had an absolutely unforgettable experience. Our itinerary included three days climbing Mount Meru, a day trip to Materuni Waterfalls and Hot Springs, and two days on safari in Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park, with a wonderful walking safari that I can highly recommend to anyone looking for a more intimate wildlife experience.
From start to finish, the organization was excellent. We were picked up on time from both the airport and our hotels, and every transfer went smoothly. Our guides were professional and friendly and they shared insights about the wildlife, landscapes, and local culture.
A special thanks goes to Sekela from the Arusha office, our dedicated tour operator. From the very first moment of booking until our final drop-off at the airport, she took care of every detail and was always ready to assist.
The combination of challenging mountain trekking, refreshing waterfalls, breathtaking game drives, and the unique walking safari gave us a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. We recommend Dancing Simba Safaris to anyone planning a trip to Tanzania.
BR
Email Priscila | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Family Safari
We had an unforgettable family safari in Tanzania, perfectly organised by Dancing Simba from start to finish. With participants of all ages, the trip was smooth, exciting, and incredibly well-managed.
Our drivers, Eric and Pendaeli, were exceptional — friendly, attentive, and always going the extra mile (literally!) to help us spot wildlife. The vehicles were comfortable and well-maintained, and everything from hotels to meals was well arranged.
The local team in Arusha was also fantastic — always easy to reach and responsive, even when we had last-minute questions or changes. Communication throughout the planning and the trip itself was excellent, which gave us real peace of mind.
If there’s one small area for improvement, it would be to make the guiding a bit more informative in terms of wildlife, environment, and local culture. That said, the overall experience was so positive that we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this agency to others looking for a well-organised, family-friendly safari adventure in Tanzania.
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Email Cristiana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip and adventure
I really loved my safari trip with dancing Simba, I enjoyed very much the lodge and the driver was very good.
Great experience I recommend it
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Email Tommaso | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best possible way to start our honeymoon!
My wife and I had the best possible safari with Dancing Simba. Their attention and services have been way over our expectations. They truly made sure we had a wonderful honeymoon safari, and they succeded in it! Lucy has always been available for anything from the moment of the booking to after the end of our trip. We recommend Dancing Simba 100% as we already did with our friends ans family.
Email Sam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Dancing Simba team is friendly and well organised. The experience is good value for money.
This was our first safari experience and my first time in Africa, and I can safely say that it is one of the best weeks we have ever had. We spent one day in Lake Manyara, two days in Serengeti, one day in Tarangire, and one day exploring the Materuni waterfalls and doing a coffee tour. Every day was completely different and we got to see a unique environment with beautiful animals. Dancing Simba Safaris was always committed to making sure our needs were met. David was always accessible and helpful. He gave us an upgrade on a few of the accommodation days because he wanted to make sure we had the most comfortable stay. We mostly stayed in lodges and some "glamping" sites, and all of them were very comfortable.
One of the best parts about this week was the guides!!! They were so welcoming, approachable, and incredibly hard-working. We ended up becoming really comfortable with them at the end of our trip. Special mentions:
Julius: super friendly guide, always smiling and positive. He always went out of his way to make sure we were making the most of our time there. Great music playlist!
Owen: Very friendly and absolutely lovely guy
Fausten: Very knowledgeable and answered all the questions we had about the animals.
Endu: we only got to spend a short time with him, but he was full of energy and made us laugh so much. Great Bollywood knowledge!
We also had a lovely chef with us for the week called Joseph, who catered to my dietary preferences (pescatarian).
Thank you so much to Dancing Simba for this wonderful experience that we will be talking about forever. I would highly recommend this company for anyone considering doing a safari experience in Tanzania.