Imani Excursions
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $950 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Jon E | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The absolute best choice every single time
I just completed my second safari with Imani Excursions and once again, I was blown away by my experience. I couldn't be happier with the service that Imani and Mike provide. They are both true professionals. Imani is an expert guide and has a remarkable talent for spotting wildlife and navigating the vast terrain of the Serengeti. He is a brilliant educator, taking time to relay information and his knowledge. Mike is a logistics master, mapping out the perfect itinerary for my 9 days in the country. Mike also blessed me with great stays along my journey. Every property was beautiful, comfortable, and in the perfect location for game drives. I will be returning in November 2024 and once again, I will be utilizing Imani Excursions.
Email Megs | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Luxurious Safari
Absolutely perfect safari.
I was taking my partner for his first safari and I don’t think we could have been provided with a better service.
Firstly, our tour guide Elnas was unbeatable. He knew all the other guides and they would help us be the first ones to see animals. He knew the area so well that we didn’t miss a thing. His knowledge was extraordinary and we were learning new things all day.
Elnas ensured we saw lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, black rhinos and hippos. We also saw lots of calves and baby animals.
Mike, the manager, made sure everything was comfortable- even when the airlines lost our luggage. He made sure that it was delivered right to our room on safari as soon as he could.
The accommodation that was chosen for us was perfect too. The service was out of this world and the food was fantastic. I would recommend Ngorongoro Farm House and Into Safari tented camp - both were amazing.
All in all, I would recommend this safari company to anybody, and Elnas in particular. Thanks Imani!
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Email Jon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The very best in the business
My experience with the team at Imani Excursions exceeded my expectations. Mike, Imani, and Jeff are incredibly kind, accommodating, knowledgeable, attentive, and dedicated to giving their guests the ultimate safari experience. These are true professionals and gentlemen.
We explored the Serengeti, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro Crater as well as the region around Lake Eyasi. It was nothing short of a magical experience that I will forever cherish.
I had such an incredible experience in November 2023 that I booked a second safari with Imani Excursions for May 2024. I feel like I made lifelong friends with Mike, Imani, and Jeff. I would trust these guys in any and every circumstance.
If you are looking for a reliable and professional outfit for your Tanzanian safari look no further than Imani Excursions. They are truly the absolute best at what they do.
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Email Jule | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari
We really enjoyed our safari with Imani Excursions. Our Guide Mrisho was the best and had a huge knowledge about everything! He made sure to see the Big 5 and even more. Furthermore he taught us a lot about the animals and the culture of Tanzania. We felt very welcomed and comfortable the whole trip. Our Lodges also were really great! You need to be prepared to sit in a car for 10h sometimes and the bumby roads don’t make that easy. We will definitely choose Imani again if we come back one day but next time we would take a plane to Serengeti to make the trip even more comfortable.
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Email Ella | under20 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Knowledgeable, nice and likeable
We loved our safari not only for the amazing animals, but also for the service that was provided from our guide. He had much knowledge about the animals and the nature that was surrounding us. Our guide was able to take us at the right place at the right time, aswell as he didn’t disturb the animals. He drove good and NEVER made us feel unsafe. He also made the entire experience enjoyable and gave us a memorable weekend😊
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Email Vetle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very satisfied!
We were four friends going on safari for the first time and we are very satisfied. We were presented with a good plan, and everything went much better than expected. Very good arrangement, and we got to go to two different national parks in two days. Very nice guide, with lots of knowledge (answered all our questions). Strongly recommended. We would love to come back!
Email Nas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organised, excellent staff.
I had a lovely experience with Imani Excursions in Tanzania. Every lodge I stayed was of the highest standard and all inclusive. The team, Imani and Mike, made sure to welcome me the first day and go over the itinerary with me, so I was fully aware of every aspect of the trip. My guide, Baraka, was very well-informed and a good chat, he always made sure I was well taken care of and I got to learn a lot about different regions in Tanzania as well as the people. We saw different lake sites, the Ngorongoro Crater and of course did a 5-day Safari in Serengthi. I saw the big five an many more animals throughout my trip. Truly an adventure of a life time and I would highly recommend booking your excursion with Imani.
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Email Dave and family | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Imani was an amazing tour guide; he was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and safe.
The safari tour with Imani Excursions was more than we could have hoped for. Our group was a family of 4 (including adult kids 21 and 19). From the start, Mike at Safari Bookings was so quick to respond and assist us with building out the excursion that met our needs. The second we landed to the moment we flew out we felt completely taken care of. Mike even offered a photographer to join us, but we declined, as we wanted to just enjoy it with our family. We visited Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara. We enjoyed every park, and even though a lot of the animals were the same, the environment and experience was different. Imani was our tour guide, and I don't think we could have asked for anyone better. He has over 12 years of experience and he had knowledge of the area, where to have a better chance to see different animals, good routes planned, and we always felt safe riding with him. His safari vehicle was in great working condition, which is so important, as we saw a number of others broken down, things not working, getting stuck, etc. Imani cleaned/washed his vehicle every day, restocked it with drinks, and the lunches were always great. You could really tell he took pride in what he does. The hotels were amazing and if we did it over, we would stay a second night in the Lahia Tented Lodge and maybe just do a couple hour safari for one day, so that we could enjoy the hotel and relax. I was surprised at how much January was an off season, there were very few people in the hotels, so we really felt pampered. For the safari, you cover so much land in a short number of days, you are essentially on the move 10+ hours a day, especially getting to and from each of the parks. As far as seeing animals, Imani was able to show us so much, all of the big 5 and so many more animals. We didn't go in with a checklist, and I don't think you should, as it would take away from the experience and of course this isn't a zoo. Imani had a great plan/route for us and he will really work with you on whatever your goals/needs are. You essentially spend every minute with your guide, and Imani was really an enjoyable person to be around. I would certainly recommend Safari Bookings and Imani Excursions for anyone looking to visit these parks; they made it truly an amazing experience for me and my family!
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Email Steffen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari tour with great guide
Overall the experience was really great and we can only recommend to everybody to book with Imani Excursions.
Communication:
Very good and easy planning with Mike. He realized all of our wishes and requests. He always provide prompt responses despite our many different requests.
Service:
Mike booked beautiful lodges for us with friendly staff everywhere. We felt always very safe and comfortable.
Value for money:
We booked a privat tour and compared to other operators we feel like we had the best price / service level. We can really only recommend to book with Mike as there are also different options available depending on the budget.
Reliability:
100% reliability given. Everything was done according to our itinerary. There were no unforeseen issues and everything went super smooth.
Tour:
We did a 4 day safari tour including Tarangire NP, Serengeti with a hot air ballon ride, Lake Manyara and the crater. We saw the big 5 and as well as many other animals. The landscapes were beautiful and so different between the different NP. It was for us a once in a life time experience. The distances between the different places were quite long so we would recommend to stay an additional night in the Serengeti.
Guide: we had the best time with Adhadi. He was very professional and very friendly from the beginning of the trip. He knew everything about the animals, the country itself but also the culture and answered all of our questions which helped us to learn more about the fascinating country Tanzania.
Thanks for this wonderful trip and we look forward to hopefully seeing you again at some point!
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Email Solene | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend Imani Excursion for your safari !!
Imani is the kind of agency that really value your experience. Special thanks to our french speaking guide Zefa, who instead of following crowded road, was always struggling to bring us to astonishing views and animals! Also they where really flexible on our overall journey and booked the best accomodations places for us. We truly recommend them. You can trust them for truly entertaining your safari experience.
