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Destiny Explorers
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2023)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $350 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Gerrie Koops | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful 10-days safari But special attention to the car is definitely necessary
Beautiful 10-day safari with Destiny Explorers
We arrived in Arusha 2 days before the elections and wanted to leave as soon as possible due to the expected unrest. Destiny Explorers and Issa Hamisi were very helpful and put together a safari trip within half a day that exactly met our wishes.
We opted for a 10-day private tour with 9 nights.
It was absolutely a great trip and everything was very well arranged. Compliments for this all the more because everything was so short in advance and there were major internet problems nationwide.
Our guide and driver, David, was very friendly and knowledgeable.
He had the car completely under control, even though it was very old and worn out.
The 4-wheel drive no longer seems suitable for this kind of safari. It has a worn-out interior; the cooling and brake systems (leaks) were faulty, which made us finally feel unsafe despite our excellent driver.
The lodges where we stayed were of good quality and the food was fine.
The payment of our trip was quite difficult.
We booked on the spot, this also had to be paid on the spot. Online with credit card or directly via our bank was not possible due to missing IBAN number of the Tanzanian bank. Finally paid via Revolut which we have been working on for about three days because these kinds of amounts are extreme checks. Received scam warnings which caused a lot of unnecessary stress.
So a number of points of attention for this fairly young organization.
Furthermore, an absolutely great trip!
DE
Email Niketa & Patrick | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 6 d safari with an expert guide, amazing wildlife sightings and wonderful lodge accommodations
We have spent 6 days together with our tour guide David from Destiny Explorers.
First the jeep, since we spent most of our waking hours in it. The car was old but seemed to be just like all the other vehicles we saw in the parks. The ride can get a bit rough, but our guide seemed to handle the car well, and his knowledge of the vast area was impressive.
David answered all our questions about the flora and fauna and adjusted the tour according to our wishes and needs.
We had some doubts about the broken radio in the car. Other tourists mentioned the guides being in contact with each other to hear about animal sightings in the vicinity. We were told that this happens via smartphone as well. To what extent that was the case, we can’t tell. We did have good sightings, but we wonder if more communication could have improved it further. In the end, it is a game of luck and chance.
The hotels that Destiny Explorers chose for us were amazing. This is especially true for the lodges in the national parks themselves. We didn’t want to overspend, but the level of comfort, space, and style of our accommodations were a pleasant surprise. The food was always tasty and plentiful, sometimes extraordinary. A few breakfast items tend to be a bit repetitive after a couple of days, but the choice was there, and we felt well taken care of, Issa also made sure we got a nice birthday cake baked by one of the lodges.
The only thing we didn’t like was some miscommunication, which led us to book a slightly cheaper package that included less accommodation and transport than we had expected. As a result, we ended up arranging our own accommodation and taxis, which ended up costing more than the original quoted amount for those days. It was also difficult to be flexible on the go with our itinerary, we would have liked to spend more time in the Serengeti, but the price quoted for changing one day was extremely high. I would highly recommend having a phone call beforehand to clearly go over all the details before booking.
Other than these hiccups, we had a very good time overall.
Email W Teel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience to Remember
We booked our safari which include various locations in Tanzania for game drives, and concluded in Zanzibar with a "blue safari" Prior to our arrival I was able to easily communicate with Destiny Explorers. They answered any questions we had. I did ask a question in regards to local currency (Tanzanian Shillings) if we would need to have some and I was told yes. So we did currency exchange upon arrival at the airport as it was not available in USA. Our guide, Nicholaus, or as he had us to call him "Nico" was AMAZING. He was with us the whole time of our game drives. He was very knowledgeable about the animals and the tribes. We learned so many things about the animals and the cultures of the different areas we were in. Our guide only took us to local shops for souvenirs so the money stayed in the tribes, which we preferred. All of the accommodations through out our journey were great. All the staff at the various locations were very friend and helpful. We always felt safe. Throughout our trip it was easy to contact Destiny Explorers. They always responded quickly with any questions or concerns we had. The only negative things I have to say is we could have done without getting the shillings. It seemed like the preferred currency was USD that may be a result of the choices of our guide, I do not know, with that being said we would not have wasted the time and resources on shillings had we known this. We had such high expectations after spending so much time with Nico, we were quite disappointed the first day in Zanzibar when we were handed off to multiple people for roughly a 2 hour activity which did not go as described in our itinerary. I contacted Destiny Explorers and the next day we had the same guide throughout our 8 hour excursion that day. Overall we were very satisfied with Destiny Explorers.
Reply from Destiny Explorers
Posted on Sep 26, 2026Hello Whisper,
Thank you so much for your thorough and thoughtful review. We are thrilled to hear that your safari journey, the local tribe visits, and your stay at the lodges met all your expectations. Nico is indeed an exceptional guide, and we will proudly share your high praise with him for making your time in the bush so rich and educational.
We deeply understand the shift in experience you felt when transitioning from the intimate bond formed with Nico during the safari to the multi-agent style of the coast. After days with a single trusted guide, being passed between handlers can feel jarring. We are glad our team was able to step in immediately to assign a dedicated guide for your full-day excursion in Zanzibar, but we take your feedback to heart to make that initial coastal transition far smoother.
Thank you as well for your clear note on USD vs. Tanzanian Shillings; while local currency can be useful in smaller villages, we will refine our pre-trip advice so guests don't waste precious time or exchange fees unnecessarily. We are truly grateful for your trust in Destiny Explorers.
Warm regards,
The Destiny Explorers Team.
DE
Email Matthias Damm | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent organization. Individual requests were accommodated without any hassle. A perfect tour, ju
We searched Safari Bookings for a longer tour featuring the highlights of the migration, tree-climbing lions, and horseback riding, and found Destiny Explorers to offer the best value for the money. We were able to easily extend the tour package to 12 days. We were also able to adjust the accommodations without any issues. The tour itself went 100 percent smoothly. There were a few minor issues with the vehicles. The first one broke down after just one day, and the second one wasn’t up to the task. But that didn’t detract from the trip. We’ve traveled through southern Africa several times before and wanted to escape the mass tourism that is, unfortunately, very prevalent in Tanzania. Our driver, Nico, understood this after just a short time. Even though we didn’t always follow all the other vehicles, we saw everything we wanted to see. The selected lodges were all great. We highly recommend the Tarangire Simba Lodge. Here, we suggest taking a day to relax—not going on a safari, but simply enjoying the lodge and the animals. We also recommend a walking safari in Tarangire. All in all, a fantastic experience. The only downsides were the mass tourism (of which we were, unfortunately, also a part) and the often reckless driving of other tour operators, such as Tanzania Specialist. We can wholeheartedly recommend Destiny Explorers.
Reply from Destiny Explorers
Posted on Sep 27, 2026Dear Matthias,
Thank you for choosing Destiny Explorers and for sharing your experience. We’re delighted that your custom 12-day tour went so smoothly overall and that Nico took such great care to tailor your game drives away from the heavy traffic.
Thank you as well for your grace regarding the vehicle swap ensuring your safety and comfort is always our priority when hiccups occur. Your feedback on Tarangire Simba Lodge and the walking safari is spot on, and we know future guests will appreciate the recommendation.
We truly appreciate your high recommendation and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Best regards,
The Destiny Explorers Team