Terrain Tanzania Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $140 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Sebastian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized, great communication, great flexibility, safe and informative
Basics:
4 people, 11 day/10 night, mid-level, Toyota Land Cruiser, private, cost=below average for same accommodations and itinerary
Itinerary:
Nairobi to Arusha, through Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, Lake Victoria, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire
Tour company:
From the early stages, I worked with George Killas to build what we thought was the most ideal itinerary. He was very flexible, and patient with our many requests and questions. He was able to help meet our budget, and yet ensure we are comfortable on the trip. For anybody new to a safari, I do want to strongly encourage trying to book a guide that uses a 4x4 Land Cruiser. You will be thankful!
Because we went to both Kenya and Tanzania, we actually had two different tour guides/companies with a hand-off at the border. George handled these logistics with a partnering firm from Kenya. This can obviously have advantages and disadvantages, but it was seamless for us as the client.
Mid-level lodging was actually really great. All the places we stayed at were clean, safe, and beautiful. The two camps inside Masai Mara, and Serengeti were less luxurious (still very nice), but these are also the most expensive since they are inside the parks. The food everywhere was included, either through the hotels, or funded by Terrain Tanzania, and all of it was really good. Cold drinks were always available in the car, which was very welcome.
Both tour guides we had were very good: (Dminick in Kenya & Benjamin in Tanzania). They both listened to our requests and interests of animals we wanted to see, they adopted their itinerary, and they were knowledgeable about the animals, the culture, & the landscape. We really appreciated it when they would talk to other drivers as we drove by or use the radio to get information about where to find some of the more unique animals. We appreciated the guides making the most of our safari, by starting the day early and ending late, by searching for animals, and by visiting points of interest. These are long days for them, and they always maintained a positive and professional attitude.
Overall, our experience was amazing! We did not expect to see as many animals as we did! Of course wildlife spotting is very luck dependent, and no tour guide or tour company should ever be held responsible for your luck. That being said, we were very happy with everything that Terrain Tanzania Safaris organized. There are many companies out there, and it can be hard to compare them, but I would strongly recommend anybody to George's company.
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Email Mary Cerrato | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!
The safari exceeded our expectations in every way possible.....Everybody was so friendly ...l can't thank you enough for making our trip to Africa so memorable .The accommodations could not have been better.exceeded our expectations...
Absolutely Amazing!!!
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Email David | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very helpful and competent tour guide!
The operator was available every time on whatsapp and phone when there were questions about our tour. The pic up as well as from the hotel as from Arusha airport was perfect. The payment was some prepay and the rest during the tour. Our tourguide Dallas was a really competent guy, who explained a lot about the country, the life and the animals there. He made our experience really great!! He also stopped at some museums to show us the Tanzanian culture. We would recommend terrain tanzanian safari to everyone and if we come back again we would book via them again.
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Email Wendy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What an amazing trip!!!
Overall, the trip was amazing and unforgettable. George helped set up a custom itinerary where we flew in from Dar Es Salaam into Serengeti and met up with our tour guide, Dallas. We visited Ngorogoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire. Dallas was very accommodating and did an amazing job as our guide. We couldn’t have asked for a better trip.
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Email Elena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Service, flexibility, attention to detail and commuted to the guest experience
I can only recommend choosing Terrain Tanzania. I travelled with my mother and Brother and we were very happy with everything. I had inquired about a dozen operators before and not only was Terrain Tanzania the best value for money but also George was the most responsive and adapted the tour to our needs and wishes. We went for a mid-range safari but it honestly felt like a luxury vacation. We had the special request of organizing a cross-border safari because I wanted to include Kenias Amboseli Park in the itinerary for the views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Most tour operators declined this request from the beginning but Terrain Tanzania was happy to organize this as well. We were very happy with our tour guides as well who were knowledgeable and super nice. It quickly felt more like traveling with a friend instead of a stranger. I’m glad we chose Terrain Tanzania and would recommend anyone to do the same!
