Goodluck Kombe (Owner - Habitat Adventure Travel )
Habitat Adventures Travel
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $310 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email isa | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unforgettable safari
the journey with Habitat Adventures Travel was genuinely unforgettable. The Tanzanian adventure exceeded all the expectations: seamless organization and personal touches throughout the trip. Everything went perfectly, and we were particularly impressed by our guide Gioele: his kindness, availability and dedication truly made the trip even more special.
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Email Robin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Goodluck was an extremely knowledgeable, funny, competent tour guide.
I would highly recommend Goodluck and Habitat Adventures for a safari experience. Goodluck worked with us to personalize our itinerary and planned amazing activities and booked beautiful accommodations. There was a nice variety of experiences in addition to seeing animals in the parks.
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Email Wayne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible adventure with Goodluck and Habitat Adventures
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
What an experience with Goodluck and his staff! We (2 couples-no kids) were fortunate to travel with him for our 8 day safari through the major parks (Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Central/Northern Serengeti) and he is the ultimate professional. From the beginning of the planning process (9 months before the trip with amazing response times via email and Whatsapp from Goodluck) until our final ride to the airport in Arusha Goodluck was responsive, helpful, warm, detail oriented, caring and incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the animals. Our lodging was amazing and even when there was a slight change in our lodging plan in the north he adapted and it did not dampen the experience. He is a very safe driver and while we were tired from all of the bumpy roads and long drives between parks, Goodluck never seemed to tire and kept up his energy level throughout. Our trips outside of the parks (Arusha, Materuni waterfall hike, coffee bar lunch-amazing) were also planned with thoughtful detail and we were all incredibly pleased with every aspect of the trip. Goodluck's demeanor and experience added so much and we all became friends and I know we will stay in touch and hopefully he will visit us in the USA. While it is a much smaller safari company then many of the others, we never felt like we were not receiving a full experience and everything we did was carefully planned and well executed. You will not go wrong with using Habitat Adventures for your trip to this amazing country.
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Email Monica | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Goodluck Kombe was superb!
We just finished the most amazing trip to Tanzania. We visited Arusha, Tarangire Park, Ngonogoro crater, and the Serengeti with Goodluck as our guide. He was extremely communicative before we arrived and flexible with creating our itinerary. He met us at the airport and shepherded us through the entire 8 day visit. He is so knowledgeable, warm, and funny. It was an incredible experience. I highly recommend Goodluck and Habitat Adventures .
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Email Catherine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most special and exceptional trip
From the moment we decided to book our honeymoon with Habitat Adventures Travel the communication was excellent from the team. When I initially reached out to them I received a personalised itinerary within a few hours which included the entire cost breakdown and a description of exactly what each day would include and what accommodation we would be staying in. This made the booking process very easy. We booked a 7 day luxury honeymoon safari. Any question I had prior to our trip was answered promptly from Mangia from the office team, and any query was sorted out extremely promptly. The team were easily contacted via email and WhatsApp.
We arrived at the airport and were greeted by a driver who took us to our first hotel - Meliá Arusha. This transfer was organised by the company and was smooth. As soon as we arrived at the hotel we were met by Mangia and Cornelia who presented us with a beautiful personalised wedding gift from the company and gave us the safari brief. We were blown away by such a warm welcome and we felt incredibly welcomed to Tanzania.
The following day we met our guide, Fredy, at the agreed time in the hotel lobby. Fredy was our safari guide throughout our trip and words cannot describe how good he is at his job. His knowledge and passion for wildlife was inspiring. Fredy went out of his way to ensure we had the most special experience. He was so professional in every way and nothing was ever too much trouble. His English was exceptional and he was also great fun. Fredy met us every morning with a smile and his energy and excitement for our game drives was fantastic. Fredy took us around the national parks including Serengeti, lake Manyara and Ngorongoro and we managed to see not only the big 5 but also 7 cheetahs! Fredy knew exactly what routes to take in order for us to have the best chance of seeing as many animals as possible. We could not have imagined a more special experience and by the end of the trip we felt like friends. Fredy left us to the airport and even took us to see a local art centre to bide some time when our flight was unexpectedly delayed. He even waited until we got through security before leaving to ensure everything went to plan.
We stayed in 3 hotels during our stay - Meliá Arusha, Kilimamoja Lodge and Four Seasons Serengeti. All 3 properties exceeded our expectations. Meliá was clean, comfortable and of a high standard in Arusha. Kilimamoja was in a superb location with breathtaking views and exceptional service from the staff. Four Seasons in Serengeti was unforgettable, with views of the animals from our rooms and from the restaurant.
The food we had during our trip was great, the food in all of the restaurants was excellent and the packed lunches we had on safari were also of very high quality.
In terms of value for money I couldn’t recommend this trip highly enough. For what we received in this trip I think it was extremely good value for money. The price was reasonable particularly given the luxury hotels we were staying in, game drives all day every day, and all of our meals. There were no hidden costs.
Overall - if you are thinking of booking with Habitat Adventures Travel - do not hesitate, book now! A company which is reliable, trustworthy and genuinely cares about its guests. We will never forget our experience!!
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Email Nicholas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional in every way
From start to finish this safari tour with Habitat adventures was nothing short of exceptional. The friendly nature of all the staff put us at ease having travelled a long distance from Ireland to begin our safari. We were collected at the airport promptly and taken to our hotel. We were welcomed warmly by Godslove and Cornelia as we arrived and had a quick review of our itinerary. As it was our honeymoon we were presented with a personalised gift from Habitat adventures which was both extremely kind and thoughtful. When our safari began we met with our safari guide Fredy. We can't begin to describe how professional and attentive Fredy was as a tour guide. Any small request that we had was no problem. His English was excellent. His knowledge of the animals and the parks that we visited was unbelievable. He was great fun and made our trip even more special than we could have imagined. Communication with Habitat was straightforward and very prompt via email and WhatsApp. The hotels we stayed in included Meila Arusha, Lake Kilimamoja Lodge and 4 seasons Serengetti. Each was amazing and places we would definitely stay in again. In terms of value for money you will not find a safari better than what habitat adventures have to offer. They are reliable and provide an excellent safari adventure. We will definitely be booking with them again in future!
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Email Karen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional personalized service and unforgettable wildlife adventure
Our experience with Habitat Adventure Travel was nothing short of exceptional! From the moment we reached out, their customer service was top-notch. They went above and beyond to modify the standard itinerary to meet our specific needs and wishes. Goodluck was incredibly prompt in our communications, ensuring daily during the trip that we were enjoying our experience.
Our guide, Erasto, was the best! He was not only a very skilled guide and driver, prioritizing our safety, but also answered our thousands of questions about local culture, guiding, and animal behaviors. He catered to our every need with a smile. Habitat Adventure Travel even surprised us with a birthday song and cake for one of our party's 78th birthday, making the trip even more special.
The sheer number and variety of animals we observed made every moment a positive and educational experience. The only thing they can't help us with is sorting through our thousands of photographs!
We are already planning a follow-up trip based on Erasto's recommendations and will not hesitate to recommend Habitat Adventure Travel to any prospective adventurers.
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Email Florence | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The adventure of a lifetime
Going on a safari had been a dream of ours for so long and Habitat Adventures Travel not only made it come true, but turned it into such a wonderful experience it surpassed all of our expectations. From the moment we arrived in Tanzania, we were welcomed with open arms and we felt safe.
During the safari, our guide, Erasto, was incredibly kind and made sure we saw as many animals as we could. Therefore, he kept in contact with other guides and when they came across an animal, he would take us there to make sure we would get to see it. He also told us a lot of things about Tanzania and its wildlife which made the tour educative, yet so much fun. Furthermore, our guide cleaned the jeep everyday and listened to our requests, which allowed us to visit a Maasai village and a local shop.
Let’s just say our safari turned out to be the adventure of a lifetime!
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Email Trevor | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
What An Adventure......
We started the trip with a relaxing afternoon in the hotel after a long journey. The next day the adventure began and the wonders never stopped until we returned back to Arusha. Then to top it all off, Goodluck took us to a local restaurant and presented a very delicious meal of local delicacies.
Our Safari guide, JoJo, was excellent and very knowledgeable and accommodating to our requests. He arranged a visit to a local Maasai tribe, stayed in constant radio contact with other guides to find the animals we wanted to see and was always ready with stories and information on the surroundings.
All in all was a great adventure for the family and highly recommend anyone to take the trip.
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Email Arturo Sequeira | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply the best, incredibly attentive, kind hearted, honest and sincere
From the moment we arrived on our adventure we were greeted at the door with friendly faces and such enthusiasm for our journey to begin. Throughout our adventure we would get to know one another and have this incredible shared experience of touring the very best places in Tanzania. From the epic landscapes to the up close and personal viewing of the amazing wild life, the trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our tour guide has unique relationships with many locals and we were able to greatly benefit from his experience and their hospitality. We felt as though we were a part of one big family the entire time we were in their care. Of course safety is always a huge priority and our operator made sure of that always. The quality of our trip was second to none. Safari vehicles were clean, reliable, stocked with beverages and snacks, comfortable and with plenty of access to view the wonderful world around us. Accommodations at the various tent lodges and hotels were superb. Particularly in consideration of how remote some of the locations were, incredible to find high quality lodging, food, even a swimming pool! Overall, this trip was a life changing experience and we have very fond memories of our new friends abroad. Jambo! Jambo bwana! Habari gani? Mzuri sana! Wageni, mwakaribishwa! Kilimanjaro? Hakuna matata!
