Saga Expedition
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2024)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Massimo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience
The organization of this experience was very good, although not perfect. Omar picked us up from our hotel and took us to the Dar es Salaam station, where we boarded the train to Morogoro. The only downside was having to wait one hour at the station, when I would have preferred to rest a little longer. In addition, we were not informed about the strict prohibition on bringing food and drinks onto the train, so we were forced to leave the groceries we had specifically bought for the trip at the station due to this lack of information. Had we known, we would have purchased what we needed inside the station instead.
First suggestion for Ernest: inform customers in advance about these restrictions.
Upon arrival in Morogoro, we were picked up by Evance very kind and helpful. He took us for breakfast and introduced us to our guide, Azaria, who then accompanied us on the hiking experience in the Uluguru Mountains. We walked about 5 km to reach the beautiful waterfalls. It is highly recommended to start early, both to avoid crowds at the waterfalls and to avoid extreme heat during the hike.
Second suggestion for Ernest: consider equipping the company, as others do, with motorcycles to transport those who are not willing or able to do the hike on foot.
Azaria is unquestionably number one—he was truly phenomenal!
After returning to Morogoro, we all had lunch together and were then taken to Mikumi, to Vamos Hotel. Unfortunately, the management there was very poor and I absolutely do not recommend it. The staff was not very helpful and did not smile much. Fortunately, the next day we were moved to Chambo Villa, where we were welcomed exactly as we had hoped—by very friendly, helpful, smiling, and extremely kind women.
Third suggestion for Ernest: since the two hotels belong to the same property and are very close to each other, it would have been greatly appreciated if someone had offered to help carry the luggage, especially considering the inconvenience of changing hotels during our short two-night stay in Mikumi.
The Maasai experience, accompanied by Ernest, was pleasant but nothing special. Honestly, it felt a bit staged, but we’ll leave it at that. Ernest is a very capable and curious young man; he is well prepared and does his job very well, I’m sure this review will help him out a lot to improve his company even more.
Finally, safari day arrived! Wake-up call at 6:00 a.m. and off to Mikumi National Park. Unfortunately, we were not able to see all the animals we had hoped for, partly due to bad weather. The jeep was already completely wet in the morning, which was unpleasant for those who don’t like sitting on wet seats and then feeling cold during the tour.
Fourth suggestion for Ernest: provide rain jackets or blankets for guests in situations like this.
Aside from these points, everything else was fantastic! I highly recommend this experience to everyone, and above all, I strongly recommend trusting Saga Expedition!
DK
Email Sophie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari in Mikumi
My safari in Mikumi was a fantastic experience. The park is full of wildlife, and I was lucky to see elephants, giraffes, lions, and more. What made the trip truly special was our driver – professional, safe, and very knowledgeable. He spotted animals I would have missed, shared interesting facts, and made the whole journey enjoyable. Highly recommended!