Mawe African Ventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email David Mack | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly knowledge and passionate about the Serengeti ecosystem, very personable and charming as well.
Mawe African Ventures sets themselves apart from the pack with their genuine love for the Serengeti and all of the wildlife. They were truly invested in our experience and delivered beyond our wildest dreams.
We could tell this trip wasn't about meeting a quota to see the big 5 (though we did) or chase around whatever was coming up on radio. Lots of tours will just follow the tips other drivers put out on the radio, but the guides at Mawe African Ventures fully lean on their own expertise to track and spot wildlife and used their own radio channel. This made the experience more immersive and feel like we were on our own adventure. They taught us what to look out for and we began to learn the signs that wildlife is nearby, hiding in a tree, or just had a fresh kill. We utilized all of our senses. One of my favorite memories was an early morning in the southern Serengeti, scanning the plains for cheetah and the anticipation of seeing a head pop up way in the distance.
Besides big game viewing, our group took an interest in seeing as many different birds across Tanzania and Mawe African Ventures made sure to stop whenever we came across a new species, pulling over and describing the qualities that make each bird distinct. We also learned about the environment around us, history of tribes in the area, and migration patterns. As we traveled across Tanzania and the Serengeti, they connected everyone location with their vast knowledge of the area and storytelling skills.
I can't recommend enough going with Mawe African Ventures!
Email Chris and Erin K. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rafael "Raffy" Loisolo was expert, friendly, funny, prompt, knowledgeable and attentive!
Our expert and delightful guide Raffy ensured we saw as many glorious animals and birds as possible, including the big 5 and well beyond. But just as important, he was prompt and friendly and paid meticulous attention to all the logistical details of our trip. All transportation, lodging, meals, park entrance fees, etc. happened seamlessly! The lodging Mawe selected for us was terrific. He was able to customize our trip to fit our budget while still ensuring only safe and lovely accommodations. We had a blend of luxury lodges and amazing tent camps (highly recommend Karibu Woodlands Camp). We would recommend Mawe to anyone considering a safari trip to Tanzania! Our entire experience was 5 stars!!
We visited 5 different areas of Tanzania, spanning both mass migration routes. Thanks to Raffy's expertise and patience, we saw two massive wildebeest river crossings (and crocodile) at the Mara river in one day! We saw all the big cats (including a baby and mama cheetah). We saw white rhinoceros and hippopotamus in Ngorongoro crater. We saw hyena, jackals, and bat-eared foxes, mongoose, all the antelopes, and many gorgeous giraffe and zebra everywhere. We saw the colorful Agama lizards, monitor lizards and a Puff Adder! The birds of Tanzania are spectacular (and big!). Raffy was an ornithology expert, in addition to all his other skills. We saw 9 different species of eagles, plus owls, ostrich, flamingos, pelicans, Secretary bird, Saddle-billed stork, Kori Bustard, Marabou stork, Goliath heron, African spoonbill, Gray Crowned crane, a variety of vultures and raptors, and many more! In addition to the wildlife, we were thrilled to see several different areas of Tanzania terrain and geography, and we had a bit of cultural exposure which we would plan more of next trip!
