Steven Mbwambo Managing Director Kima Safaris LTD
Kima Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB, TALA & TANAPA
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,080 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Sandra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Expertly guided, seamless, and truly authentic Tanzania safari experience.
★★★★★ Exceptional Safari with Kima Safaris & Steven
Our safari with Kima Safaris was truly one of the most unforgettable travel experiences we’ve ever had. Everything was perfectly organized, from communication beforehand to the overall planning and accommodations.
Steven, our guide, was outstanding. His knowledge of wildlife and animal behavior was impressive, and thanks to his sharp eye and experience, we saw an incredible variety of animals — including lions, cheetahs, a leopard, huge elephant herds and so much more. Even in challenging weather and tough road conditions, he handled everything calmly and professionally. We always felt safe and well taken care of.
On top of that, he’s simply a great person to spend long safari days with — friendly, patient and passionate about what he does.
We can wholeheartedly recommend Kima Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania. Truly world-class.
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Email Theresa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professionel, friendly and accommodating
Everything was really great and that we enjoyed our time at Mikumi NP & game drives a lot !! The organization of the tour, and upfront communication with Steven was great, Steven was very friendly and reliable and even organized a Taxi from the airport on the day before starting the Safari, and the ferry ticket to Zanzibar right after the trip!!
Naza, our tour guide at Mikumi, was a great guide, friendly, funny and knowledgeable, and we were able to see all the cool animals - including lions (a family with babies ☺️)👍
I definetly recommend this tour with KimaSafari!! Thanks a lot for the great time!👍😊
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Email Vegard | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terrible customer service.
We believe we have been scammed by Kima Safaris. We had planned and booked a trip in the start of november 2025, but due to problems regarding the election in Tanzania, Steven told us to cancel the safari due to safety. He told assured us that all the money would be refunded, but to this day (23.02.26), nothing has been refunded. They still owe us 4600USD.
In the beginning he would answer my calls and messages, and told us that he would pay by the end of the month etc. but everytime the date he said he would pay us back was due, nothing was refunded. Now, he wont even pick up the phone and answer my calls or message me back, so we believe they have scammed us and would strongly reccomend everyone to stay AWAY from Kima Safaris Tanzania.
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Email Mathias | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The man who knows everyone, and the one everybody needs in their safari
Steve organized train, transport to-, and from the train-station, accommodations, and water for us.
Steve cooperated with other guides, so we could witness all the exotic wildlife Mikumi national park had to offer.
Steve is an expert in his field, and shared facts and stories from 10 years of experience.
With Steve’s eyesight of an eagle, he saw wildlife in the horizon. If we didn’t hear from the guides, Steve would see something.
We got to experience elephants, giraffes, impalas, zebras, and even lion female, male and cubs up close, only a few meters from the car!
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Email Daniela | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari, memorable experience, the guide Mr. Salum was excellent, excellent person, highly recommended
Excellent Safari, Mr. Salum is an excellent guide, a very attentive and thoughtful person, he managed to make us observe many animals, a wonderful sunset will remain a memorable experience, thanks again for the organization, I recommend this Safari, the Mikumi Park is wonderful, full of animals and wonderful fauna, colors and silences that warm the heart.
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Email Mirko | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
I just had an incredible safari experience that exceeded all expectations.
The organization was impeccable, from start to finish. Steve has organized the entire trip from Zanzibar to Dar Er Salaam, then up to Mikumi National Park for three days. Took the SGR train to Morogoro and stayed 2 nights in Bastian lodge.
A special shout-out to my amazing guides, Erman, who were incredibly available and kind throughout the entire trip. Their expertise truly made the game drives unforgettable.
It was genuinely an experience I will never forget. In fact, I'm already planning my next one to Serengeti!
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Email Christine and Stephan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A unique experience thanks to Kima Safaris: experienced, knowledgable, very friendly
Kima Safaris organized our three-week trip perfectly. Everything went wonderfully, from the transfers to the domestic flights, the accommodation bookings, and the safaris (including the chance to see four of the Big Five!), so that we could concentrate solely on enjoying ourselves and soaking up the impressions.
Even the journey to Nyerere National Park in a small propeller plane was a unique experience for us. Nazareth was a great guide and driver. We felt safe with him at all times. But he was also an inexhaustible source of information about the country, nature, and animals, and an interesting and interested conversation partner. He constantly exchanged information with other guides, so we were always able to spot lots of animals.
Thanks to his initiative, we were also able to visit the village next to Hondo Hondo Lodge and take a guided tour of Iringa.
Mafia was also impressive. The whale shark tour was a unique experience. Our visits to Chole, Juani, and the Blue Lagoon also remain vivid memories.
Zanzibar with Stone Town was also very interesting. We had a city tour and a spice tour.
The dinners on the roof of the Emerson on Hurumzi Hotel were the icing on the cake. The view, the atmosphere, and the food were simply fantastic!
Above all else, however, is the friendliness of the people. That really impressed us immensely. This and the beautiful nature are unique. Thank you very much, Kima Safaris!
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Amazing experience!
Had the best driver - Herman😍
Loved the evening safari, that was the best time of the whole trip!
10/10 would recomend
Email Raihan Baquee | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience
We had an unforgettable safari experience in the Serengeti, made even more special thanks to the incredible team who supported us throughout. Traveling with a 1-year-old, we were a little nervous at first, but everything was tailored perfectly to make the trip comfortable and safe for our family.
Our driver, Ole, was exceptional – knowledgeable, patient, and always ensuring we were at ease while still giving us the full safari experience. Joseph, our customer representative, was equally outstanding. From the very beginning, he made sure every detail was taken care of and was always available to answer our questions, which gave us complete peace of mind.
We also want to give a big thanks to Stephen, the director, who kept in touch throughout to ensure we were happy and everything was running smoothly. His personal care made a real difference and showed how much the company values its guests.
The lodges and camps we stayed in were beautiful, family-friendly, and gave us the perfect balance of adventure and comfort. At every stage, we felt safe, cared for, and able to truly enjoy the breathtaking wildlife and landscapes.
This was a trip we will never forget, and we cannot thank Ole, Joseph, and Stephen enough for making it so seamless and memorable. Highly recommended for anyone, even with little ones – it was a dream come true.
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Email Lynn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great all inclusive organisation, which allows you to sit back and relax during the full trip
We went on a 5-day safari in Nyerere and Mikumi National Park and it was an amazing experience! Communication with both the organization and our driver was smooth from the very beginning. Pick-up and drop-off at our accommodation were perfectly arranged. Our driver was friendly, professional, and did everything he could to show us the best spots and wildlife. Thanks to him, we truly got the most out of our trip.
The only downside is that two of the five days are mainly travel days, but overall it was still an unforgettable safari that we can highly recommend!
