our safari group in ngorongoro crater
Dancing Simba Safaris
- Located 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)
Reviews
DK
Email Lasse | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good value for money
Communication with the management has been great throughout the entire process. Communication between the guide and management seemed a bit iffy sometimes. We had to make the guide aware of exactly where we were staying overnight, but this is not a major issue; everything went smoothly in the end.
The safari guide was nice and very knowledgeable about the animals and nature in general, though we felt like general communication about the plan of the day and tomorrow could have been clearer. We were very happy with his driving skills and positive mindset.
We booked a budget tour and got exactly that. The lodges were pretty clean, but many were lacking basic amenities like shampoo, hand soap, and towels. We were not made aware of this by the tour company before the trip. This would have been nice, so that we could have prepared for it.
Lucy from the management deserves extra credit for securing us an upgrade on the night, when camping was scheduled. We greatly appreciate her going the extra mile for us and making our overall safari experience extra good!
In general, we were very happy with Dancing Simba Safaris, and we would not hesitate to book a safari with them again.
If you book a budget tour here, just remember to take things as they come and pack shampoo, hand soap, a towel, and warm clothes (extra warm clothes - like thermal underwear - if you do camping). You will have an amazing safari experience with memories for life.
IE
Email Grainne | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A good first safari experience
Efficient and responsive communication throughout. We chose a budget tour to see Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro. The tour was a bit rushed towards the end and we didn't have much time to pause to take in the animals, but it was still an enjoyable experience for our first safari. I would recommend upgrading to better accommodations as they were often very basic without fans or air-conditioning and no toiletries, so you have to carry your own. We added on the hot air balloon in the Serengeti and it was an unmissable experience - a true highlight of the trip! We also really loved the cultural tour of Mto Wa Mbo and Maasai tribe at the end of our trip with our guide Baraka. It was a true insight into life in Tanzania.
SK
Email Lucia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice experience
Driver Ruben was so nice and well educated we had lot of fun in the car. He was professional even though we had some problems on the road - he always fixed everything. Also our cook Joseph was so professional and always cooked for us delicious meals. I recommended this company
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Email Travis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ali is the best guide anyone could’ve asked for. I rarely give 4 or 5 stars, but Ali gets all 5!
When booking please pick Dancing Simba! My wife and I flew from the states and did a 3 day tour with Dancing Simba. Ali is the most friendly guide you’ll meet. He’s very funny, and personable. If I lived closer, I probably would have a new best friend in Ali. He is a great dude! He’s veteran guide who knows the entire park like the back of his hand, he knows the history of the park, and we got to see some really rare wildlife because he seems to know their behaviors and habits. Ali has been a guide for many years and knows it well. You may be asking yourself why didn’t I give it 5 stars. It had nothing to do with David or Ali. They each earned 5 stars. The campsite was 3-4 stars. We didn’t have hot water the 2nd day, they said they’ll do our laundry for us. They didn’t mention we had to pay extra until we were checking out. 15 usd for 8 articles of clothing. 😑 Also the tents are very close to each other. It’s great to hear lions and hyenas making noises in the evening, but it wasn’t so great hearing all the other couples in the campsite making love. 🙄 We paid for the luxury tour and the luxury tent was right beside the dinner and breakfast hall which means we were the last ones asleep at night and the 1st ones awake. Bring ear plugs or a sound machine. The food at the campsite was some of the best food I have eaten! The chefs were on point, and made a delicious meal! The inside of the tents were comfortable and very clean! I would choose Dancing Simba every time! They are the best.
IE
Email Joe and Lauren Joyce | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
We had a lovely experience with Lungie thank you, he put in every effort to make sure we had the best angles to view the animals and get photos. He picked us up at the correct times and made effort to make sure we was prepared for the dust.
A very lovely man that gave us a wonderful experience who was very educated about the animals and the area, we learnt a lot from him. The camp was also very beautiful and clean.
Amazing value for money. But maybe need a new car soon
Make sure you read the full quote as sometimes the return flight isn’t included.
Many thanks
Joe & Lauren
JP
Email Sachi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very caring
All was satisfactory except for the first night hotel that does not have hot shower (it was a cold night so removing one star).
Each travel guide was very caring, and the operation was coordinated professionally. I had great experience.
CH
Email Yle and Lea | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
kind and helpful
the safari was a magnificent experience! We managed to see many animals and despite the somewhat uncertain weather the tour operator always managed to find solutions (not letting us sleep in a tent due to rain). The food was very good with many options for vegetarians too.
The accommodations were equipped with electrical sockets and wifi. Guides certainly need to improve their communication of important information such as timetables and general organization. Guides are available on request
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IL
Email Danielle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a good tour, with great guide!
We had three days of safari with Benny the guide, which was a great