Mafie Adventures
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Giulia B. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Animal Spotter
During the 5 days of our safari we managed to see a lot of animals, the guide was very helpful and informative.
The car was comfortable and the issues have been solved asap.
The lodges were great and the meals very varied.
I definitely recommend MAFIE.
Email Ffion | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Kilimanjaro climb
Myself and my partner climbed Kilimanjaro with Mafie adventures via the Lemosho route.
We took 8 days but felt in hindsight it could have been completed in 7. However, neither of us had much effect of altitude so perhaps the longer route was beneficial. We enjoyed the route as it was varied and, with the exception of summit day, pleasantly manageable.
The team was 12 in total: 9 porters, 1 chef, 1 assistant guide and 1 guide. Everyone was very helpful and dedicated in making it the best experience. The guide Oliver in particular was very knowledgeable and had the relevant safety equipment. The chef also cooked exceptional food to a restaurant standard - unbelievable for the setting! The porters also worked exceptionally hard.
Be mindful that tipping is expected and is per person so ask how many will be in the team before you depart. In advance, we were not given much information e.g. on what to bring so don't be shy to ask.
Overall, I would highly recommend Mafie adventures for the full Kilimanjaro experience.
IL
Email Joey Silbershatz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari + Kilimanjaro Sep. 2023 - IT WAS PERFECT!
From the beginning everything went well, we talked to Arustus before the trip and met him at the airport as soon as we got there.
Beside a minor change of the start date for the climb (eventually we started one day earlier than planned) everything went like clockwork! The hotels and lodges were very nice and have the value for money we expected for and beyond! Our guides were superb, helped us in everything we needed and became real friends, whom I remain in contact with until today! This goes for both the Kilimanjaro experience and for the safari tour. I recommend this type operator!
P.s. When saying 'we' I mean two male 25 years old travellers.
Email Nichola | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful & Friendly
Communication was really good from Mafie Adventures and everything from pick up at the airport to our hot air balloon trip was organised for us, there was a mistake with one of our accommodations and our guide called the office and they fixed the problem very quickly and found us an alternative. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly and made sure we saw all animals as much as possible and got as close as we could.
KR
Email Suneui | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommend
I was with my husband for 3 nights and 4 days and we joined a group of 6. The accommodation was particularly good for the 2night of the Lodge 1night Luxury Tent Camp, so I was able to relieve the tiredness of the tour all day long. There was a small problem, but there was no problem because the Mafia Venture solved it right away. This is my favorite part. The price is also reasonable. I loved that lunch was not a lunch box, but also included a drink, beer, and wine. Personally, I don't think the private tour will be fun, but I really liked the safari that I enjoyed with various people. In particular, I can't forget the warm atmosphere of Ngorongoro's Rhino lodge.
FR
Email elodie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great day
Great day, the guide was on time, and friendly, good atmosphere and the meal was very good. Everything was fine . Thank you so much
DE
Email Dominique | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing day trip to Ngorongoro
I made a day trip to Ngorongoro departing from Arusha. Omar was our driver and he did an excellent job. The roads inside and outside the Ngorongoro crater area as well as the 4x4 vehicle used were modern and comfortable. We had been a group of 8 people in the car - some of them were on a multi day safari. I met the others of the group for breakfast in a town close to the crater. We entered the crater at about 9.30 am and left at 4 pm. That gave us enough time to see many birds, zebras, wildebeests, bonobos, … and all the animals of the big five except for the leopard. The scenery of Ngorongoro in itself is already worth the visit. Having our picnic with delicious food at a lake was just the icing on the cake.
When I come to Tanzania in a few years, I would go to the Ngorongoro crater with Mafie Adventures again.
US
Email Andrew | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing journey with wonderful guides and excellent food
I read some reviews about Mafie adventures when I was researching budget safaris. They were the first to get back to me with details of the several tour operators I contacted. I chose a two day safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. For those two days, everything was included. I expected a boxed lunch that we would eat in the Safari jeep. But instead, we had a beautiful meal of rice, grilled chicken, and sautéed vegetables in a delicious sauce. All laid out on a table cloth under the shade of trees at a picnic site in Tarangire, and then the following day by a small lake inside the Ngorongoro Crater. There was plenty of cold bottled water, Coca Cola, and even Kilimanjaro beer and a bottle of Tanzanian Dodoma red wine. But maybe you’d also like to know about the game drives and the guides. Simion was our guide in Tarangire. He was fun, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and professional. He scanned the radio for word of animal sightings. Though luck played a part in seeing all of the animals we did(leopards, cheetahs, secretary bird, ostrich, and more), Simion worked hard to get us to the right place at the right time. Then there was our guide Matcha for Ngorongoro. He was friendly and very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. He made our day in the crater a wonderful and relaxing experience, somehow exhilarating when in pursuit of seeing yet another of the big five, all while creating a warm and familial feel among our random group in the jeep that day. The lodging in Mto Wa Mbu (the point between the two parks I visited) was clean and comfortable, and again, the food was delicious and served in very generous portions! And I love to eat. So I was pleased.
I was a total newbie to African travel, and the communication and organization put me at ease and allowed me to just relax and effortlessly enjoy the adventure.
I had such a good experience on Safari, that I booked another short tour with Mafie Adventures for after my Kilimanjaro climb. And again my guide and chef were amazing, generous people. Everyone embodied the Karibu(Welcoming) spirit that I’ve come to love about Tanzania.
Go have an adventure.
DK
Email Oliver | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very flexible, friendly and good service
We booked the tour to Ngorongoro crater the day before. Erastus was super helpful and quick to arrange the tour. The staff was great and the tour was amazing!
CA
Email Fanny | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of a lifetime
This summer, we did an amazing trip with 30 of our friends. It was incredible! Mafie Adventure made sure that we traveled safely all the time. The knowledge of the guides was spot on. The guides were kind and joyful.
Thanks to Mafie Adventure for this unforgettable experience!