A photo of Silas Nassary, Director of Luwai.
Luwai Tanzania Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2023)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Camille | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
WHAT an experience 🇹🇿
We had the chance to go on a 10 day Safari trip this summer, and it was the absolute best vacation we ever had!
Between our stay at the Masai’s with view on the Kilimanjaro, the discovery of the local culture, Tarangiri National Park, Ngorogoro Krater, Serengeti National Park, it was absolutely breathtaking and a lifetime experience!
But what made our vacation even more special, was Silas, our extraordinary guide. He made it absolutely unforgettable. He planned our whole trip, with amazing lodges, breathtaking views, a capacity of spotting all those different animals, his knowledge of all those different species, but especially because he is such a beautiful person. He is welcoming, nice, has a lot of sense of humor and much more!
I absolutely recommend Silas as a guide and would like to thank him for this unforgettable experience! Hope we’ll be lucky enough to meet you again!
Asante Sana - Hakuna Matata ☀️
DE
Email David Deboben | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A genuinely passionate, trustworthy, and highly personal tour operator that goes above and beyond.
We had an absolutely unforgettable experience with Luwai Safari, and I honestly couldn’t recommend them more highly!
When I first started looking for a safari company on SafariBookings.com, I mainly focused on the number of reviews and the overall ratings. I contacted 4–5 different companies, and Luwai was the first to get back to me via WhatsApp. From the very beginning, their communication was excellent. They took all of our wishes seriously and completely customized the itinerary around what we wanted.
One example was our request to fly directly from the Serengeti to Zanzibar rather than spending an entire day driving back to Arusha just to catch our flight. Luwai made it work seamlessly. In the end, it wasn’t just the very competitive price that convinced us, but especially the personal communication and the willingness to tailor everything to our needs.
I have to admit that sending a significant amount of money outside Europe, without the same insurance and consumer protections I’m used to, initially made me a little nervous. Since Luwai had fewer reviews than some of the larger safari companies, I was wondering whether it might be worth paying a premium simply for the reassurance of booking with a bigger and more established operator.
Luwai completely put those concerns to rest. They provided us with all the relevant legal documentation, including tax registration, bank details and confirmations, tourist licences, and other documents. This gave us a lot of confidence and peace of mind.
And looking back after the trip, I’m so happy that we chose the smaller company. It was honestly one of the best travel experiences we’ve ever had.
A huge part of that is because you travel with Silas, the owner of Luwai, rather than simply being assigned a hired driver. You can genuinely feel how much he cares about his guests and how much passion he puts into his work. He did everything possible to make sure we had the best experience. Silas is extremely well-mannered, humble and friendly, and he has an incredible knowledge of wildlife and nature.
He also truly goes the extra mile — quite literally!
On our last day, I accidentally left my mobile phone in one of the tents. We had already boarded our flight to Zanzibar when I realized it was missing. Silas went back to retrieve it, arranged for it to be handed to a local pilot, and somehow managed to have it flown to us in Zanzibar on the very same day — completely free of charge. That level of personal service really says everything about the kind of person he is.
Throughout the entire safari, Silas listened carefully to what we wanted while also making valuable suggestions about how to structure our days and get the most out of our time. The combination of his knowledge, flexibility, personal attention and genuine passion made the trip truly special.
For us, choosing Luwai and Silas over one of the larger companies was absolutely the right decision. If you’re considering a safari in Tanzania, I would wholeheartedly recommend giving this smaller, owner-operated company a chance. You get something that is difficult for a large tour operator to replicate: a genuinely personal experience with someone who cares deeply about making your trip unforgettable.
We sincerely hope Silas achieves his dream of opening his own tented camp in the Serengeti soon. We would be absolutely delighted to come back and celebrate with him when he does!
Thank you so much, Silas and Luwai, for the fantastic organization, incredible hospitality and unforgettable memories. We couldn’t have asked for a better safari experience!
All the very best,
David
