Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris on Kilimanjaro
Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Donggyu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Grand Dream Dashed
Exploring the Serengeti is a rare opportunity—a once-in-a-lifetime experience for anyone. I am writing this review in the hope that no one else falls victim to the same experience I did.
The consultation with the Mountain Warriors staff was prompt and courteous. However, the guide they assigned to us was the problem. Now that the trip is over, I am more convinced than ever that the quality of the guide is the single most important factor in a safari tour. Let me be clear: the guide provided by Mountain Warriors was the absolute worst.
He caused trouble right from day one. He disregarded our itinerary; despite the fact that we had already paid for specific accommodations, he tried to take us to a completely different, unsuitable place. Even though we were in the middle of the savanna with a poor signal, I managed to contact the Mountain Warriors staff to challenge this. Yet, he insisted on taking us to that strange location anyway. It was only after we lodged a strong protest that he finally drove us to our originally scheduled accommodation.
On the second day, during our game drive in Central Serengeti, we failed to see a *single* predator—this in an area known for having the highest concentration of predators. It was a disaster. The guide did not use any radio communication equipment provided in the vehicle. He seemed unable to communicate with the other guides at all. He only interacted with other guides when they stopped a passing vehicle to ask for directions; in other words, he was completely unfamiliar with the geography of the Serengeti.
The worst incident occurred during a game drive in Ngorongoro. Using binoculars, I spotted a spot in the distance where a multitude of vehicles had created a traffic jam. I used my camera’s 100x zoom to capture the scene and showed it to him, saying, "Something is happening over there; let's go." He dismissed it, claiming, "They’re just looking at flamingos." I was dumbfounded. Would so many cars really gather just to see flamingos, which are abundant everywhere? It didn't take long to confirm I was right. After constantly seeing common animals like zebras and wildebeests, we happened to pass by "that spot." And what was happening there? A pride of lions had hunted an antelope and was feeding on the carcass! We had missed not only the hunt itself but also the precious moment of the mother lion feeding her cubs.
What more is there to say? The fact that the guide wasn't fluent in English wasn't even the main issue. The real problem was encountering such an unprofessional and negligent guide on what was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime safari tour—one we had paid a hefty price for. This falls entirely on Mountain Warriors. Throughout the trip—which we had embarked on with such high expectations—we felt nothing but displeasure and disappointment; my wife even ended up crying in the vehicle.
I could never recommend this company. Even a refund wouldn't heal the hurt my family suffered.
Email Harry | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Innocent is incredibly knowledgeable kind and funny.
It was amazing, our guide innocent was the best and knew everything about the animals, local area and african culture. We were lucky enouth to see all of the big 5 and even more! Would throughly recomend excellent value for money.
Email Charlie | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very cool guy lots of aura
I saw all the animals I wanted to see and more you get to see the animals very close at times overall very good
Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly Amazing!
Truely amazing experience!! Our tour guide and driver, Innocent, was brilliant! He drove excellently on some difficult roads and was able to get us close to many different animals!!
Email Rog | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top safari
Innocent the guide was amazing. Couldn't ask more. Saw all the animals up close. Perfect
Email Helen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really attentive
Highly recommended.
Our driver, Innocent was excellent. Safe, competent, knowegable and fun.
He enabled us to have really close up experiences with so many animals.
Helena arranged the tour to meet all our wishes for the trip, really helpful.
The lodges were outstanding.
So glad we booked with a local tour operator.
LU
Email Ricardo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magical Experience
I had already been to Kenya for a safari and I came back with my wife now expecting a similar experience in Tanzania. However, it has completely exceeded my expectations.
We have seen all big 5 many times and more. Lions eating and hunting, leopards resting, cheetahs… We have enjoyed every second of these 4 days around the serengeti, and it was also thanks to our amazing guide Mbwana. He has been always polite, resolutive, highly proactive, extremely friendly and we have learned a lot with him. Always with a smiley face even after long 7h drives around the dusty plains. 10/10 - we will recommend Mountain Warriors to all our friends
LU
Email Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience ever
Our experience in Tanzania was truly incredible, and a huge part of that was thanks to our amazing guide, Mbwana.
From the very beginning, Mbwana was incredibly attentive, caring and protective, always making sure we were comfortable and safe, but never intrusive. He was flexible with everything, always on time, professional and genuinely went above and beyond to make our trip special.
We felt completely looked after throughout the entire journey, and his kindness, knowledge and positive energy made the experience even more unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would absolutely recommend Mbwana to anyone visiting Tanzania. 🐘❤️
A big thank you as well to Mountain Warriors for the excellent organisation and for taking such great care of us throughout the trip. Everything was handled with so much attention and professionalism.
Thank you, Mbwana and Mountain Warriors, for an unforgettable Tanzanian adventure! 🇹🇿✨
Email Ceri & Jim | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful and adhered to all our needs
Communication was always very prompt whilst enquiring about our Safari.
Everything was sorted for us and e-mailed across.
The only thing I would suggest is that flight information is sent over before going over to do the safari as we couldn’t get onto WiFi to get the booking confirmation. But Ruth sorted this for us.
Our tour guide Michael was absolutely fantastic, he was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly always making sure we got the best out of our time and made sure we were okay at every stage of the 3 days. We highly recommend asking for Michael for your Safari.
We stayed at the Warrior Lodge and also Karatu Safari Lodge. And we couldn’t fault either of them. Our favourite being the Warrior Lodge as from the moment we stepped out of the truck we weren’t allowed to lift a finger. It was a very personal touch and they made us feel extra special. So much so after our stay there my Partner proposed to me.
PT
Email Afonso | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A professional safari operator delivering unforgettable wildlife experiences with expert guides.
We had an absolutely incredible safari experience with our guide David and chef Gilbert. They were truly the best team we could have been given.
David was an outstanding guide who always paid close attention to how we were feeling and made sure we were comfortable throughout the trip. He consistently attended to our requests and was genuinely committed to helping us see as many animals as possible and have the best safari experience. Thanks to his effort and knowledge, we were able to see all of the Big Five, including 8 rhinos (something I thought would be almost impossible) and even 2 leopards. It was truly unforgettable.
Chef Gilbert also made the experience exceptional. He always prepared delicious meals and did his best to accommodate our preferences. Even for my girlfriend, who is vegan, he customized dishes every day, which she really appreciated.
Overall, it was an amazing experience, and we are very grateful to David and Gilbert for making our safari so special. We would highly recommend them to anyone.
