The Best Travel Agency & Operator in Tanzania
Joagro Safaris Tanzania
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- TTB & KPAP
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $189 to $700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Surabhi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Really good safari experience, could have been better..!
My husband and I did a 4 nights 5 days tour with Joagro Safaris. Overall we had a good experience for the entire duration. We visited Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. We loved the whole wilderness experience with our guide Anwar. I would like to detail out day by day experience -
Day 1 - Anwar picked us from the airport on time and dropped at the Hotel Tulia. The drive was pleasant and we loved the greenery around Arusha. The hotel is basic with minimum amenities, Ok for a transit one night stay.
Day 2 - We start around 8.30 am to Ndutu part of Serengeti. I feel it was quite late to start given the distance to cover and time taken to reach. The journey was good, however, we were rushed to the stay inside the Park which was towards Central Serengeti. We did mention we wanted to explore the ndutu side as January season is for migration to be around this area. We fell short by easy two hours, had we started early we would have had more time to spend before reach our camp stay.
Having said the above, the Signature Into the wild stay was breathtaking. The views were gorgeous. food was delicious and staff extremely courteous. We loved the overall experience at this luxury camp stay.
Day 3 - We started at 7.15 from the camp post breakfast, we didn't see many animals to our surprise, the park seemed empty. Our guide didn't do much tracking on this day we felt. Since we didn't see any cheetahs in the park, he said he would take us for another drive outside park to spot them and thus he was trying to rush us out of the park. We exited the park early around 1 pm with expectation of the cheetah spotting as he had mentioned, Upon exit, he took us hardly 2/3 Km towards ndutu lake on the road just on the entrance of the Serengeti gate and he said we must return as he doesn't have permit to take us on that side. We felt cheated as he rushed us out of the park and then did not continue the drive that he mentioned he would. We completely understand its luck to spot animals and it would have been OK that we didn't see cheetahs but we didn't like the misleading and then not following through. Also if we would have known that Ndutu lake needs additional permit we would have been ok to get that permit and spend more time in that area as the park was kind of empty of animals.
Also we had to wait almost 2 hours at the Nabi gate for getting clearance to check out which wasted a lot of time. We saw all other vehicles checking out faster than we did, and we were given a reason that network was slow. I am not sure if that was the real reason.
We reached the Ngorongoro wild camp quite late as our vehicle broke down. People on the way were extremely helpful they helped us alot in this situation. The camp was decent and food was also good.
Day 4 - Our guide was pushing to start for Ngorongoro safari early but he never told us the reason on the previous day that the permit to be in Ngorongoro was only till 3 pm. Again this felt misleading. We started around 7.30 am thinking the Crater is small and we can spend whole day inside looking for animals, however we didn't know about the time limit only till we started our safari on Day 4. If guide had told us in advance we would have planned to start early as he suggested. The ngorongoro safari was good, we spotted many animals. We decided to skip the lunch in the crater to increase our safari time. We only saw two lions, I think the claim that 22 lion families reside in the crater seems bit inaccurate.
Anwar dropped us at the bouganvillea hotel around 4 PM. The hotel was really good and food was super delicious.
Day 5 - We visited the Lake Manyara national park. The park has a dense jungle which was quite nice however we didn't see the tree climbing lions for which it is famous. Our guide told us that its not the season for lions in the park. I think since trip operators are the experts, they should guide tourists with such details while we do our bookings. We google information and plan the trip but if its not the best time to visit a park, then I would expect the expert tell us how to better plan the trip.
One last thing to add - we were promised Complimentary Wine and Beer for the trip but not served even on a single day. Since it was complimentary it felt awkward to ask. It would have been great to be honest and let us know if promised things would not be served for whatever reasons.
Overall the experience was good, Jonas and Anwar were warm and courteous. Only the above few issues left us a little dissatisfied given the amount of money we spent on the whole trip. If the above is addressed then Joagro would be a definitely 5/5 tour operator.
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Email Vivien | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice
The tour was really nice. The chef was great and the food tasted delicious. All people were very kind and helpful. They tried to make the best out of the Safari. Sometimes it was a bit unorganized.
DE
Email Viviane | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Day Trip to Tarangire National Park
We had an amazing day in tarangire national park with joagro safaris Tanzania. We were able to see a lot of different animals and had an amazing lunch. Our guide was very friendly and fulfilled all our wishes. The pick-up and drop-off at our hotel went perfectly and vehicle was a ideal safari car just like you would imagine (pop-up roof, off-road suspension and comfortable seats. We will definitely book our next safari with joagro safaris Tanzania again!
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Email Robert Austerlitz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our favorite trip with friends was definitely our gulet excursion
Our favorite trip with friends was definitely our gulet excursion, which was a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. The gulet's elegance and comfort, the attentive crew, the delectable food, the history our knowledgeable and amiable leader shared with us, and the breathtaking scenery of the islands. It was the most amazing holiday ever—swimming in the most beautiful coves, kayaking on azure waters, hiking through tiny, remote settlements and around ruins, lounging on the boat.
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Email Oliver | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience
We booked a 6 day safari with joagro safaris (transport from and to airport on day 1 and 6)
It was an unbelievable experience. The planning and communication with Jonas was uncomplicated. Our driver drove very good and found the right locations to see the animals.
The route (1 day Tarangire, 2 days Serengeti, 1 day Ngorongoro) and the lodges were well selected.
We had a lot of fun and saw all big animals.
BE
Email Besart Hajdari | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 Days Amazing Honeymoon Safari
The 6 days honeymoon safari with Joagro Safaris was amazing. Kevin, the driver guide, was very informative and patient. The chats with Jonas before we landed in Tanzania were also fast and easy on WhatsApp
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Email Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable
Jonas and his team were fantastic! Very professional and easy to work with. Ben, our driver had excellent driving and animal scouting skills. Our car was the most muddy! (That’s a good thing) We managed to see every animal in our 4 day safari trip (even Rhino!!) and up close with most of them.
Email Nicholas Guinyard | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tanzania Safari with Joagro
It was an amazing trip that we took with Joagro Safaris Tanzania!
Barnaba was our wonderful guide, he was highly knowledgeable about Tanzania, knew where to look for animals, was quick on the roads, and spoke fluent English. Our accommodations were excellent, particularly the one in the Serengeti, and the schedule was 👍🏼. We highly recommend Joagro Safaris Tanzania.
Email Edward Southerland | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional
Joagro Safari Tanzania demonstrate a high level of professionalism through the trek. The guides were experienced and attentive, insuring our safety and we'll being. They shared insightful information about the region about the region, flora and fauna, adding depth to the trekking experience.
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Email Emanuel and Jeanett | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very experienced and trustworthy
We went on a seven days zafari with our guide Anwar, and we couldn’t been more satisfied, no doubt he knew where to find animals when in addition to learning us so much about them during the safari. The lunch we got was very good, and most of the hotels/camps was impeccable. We truly recommend Joagro safari, this is a journey we will always remember.
