Tanzania Private Safaris & Small Group Adventures.
World Tours & Safaris Tanzania
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2000)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $490 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wildlife at it's best!
Richard was fast with responding to emails. We were a little nervous about paying from Sweden but it worked out perfectly. Nice guide, great chef, wildlife was amazing and the tent kept us dry. The only thing we would do differently if going again would be to bring our own sleeping bags.
US
Email Lisa from USA who works in customer service | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Extremely disappointing with a lack of respect and courtesy from driver-guide
Driver/guide Haron was rude to us, rolled his eyes if we asked to have the engine turned off to watch wildlife, and raised his voice at me when we chose not to visit a Maasai Village (perhaps he was not getting a cut of the $100). I trusted to go with this company as the Mt Kili guide had been recommended to me had set this tour up; this was a mistake and despite the Kili guide tipping Haron $100 in advance to take good care of me, the customer service was poor. Perhaps Haron was not expecting to be called out on Dec 31 New Year's Eve . . . regardless, the other couple and myself treated poorly.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
High five
The company is providing a perfectly organized schedule for Serengeti & Ngongoro Safaris. The driver is well experienced and flexible, the served meals are tasty. The price performance ratio is in the top quartile of all offers. Perfect service. I would book it again. I strongly recommend joining World Tours & Safaris Tanzania.
Renewed Appreciation
I had written a review earlier but, having enjoyed a safari in Uganda with a company that did a very satisfying job, I thought I should note how World Tours & Safaris Tanzania was absolutely outstanding. A tight programme allowed us to see a lot in four days, with pacing at Lake Manyara and Serengeti and Ngorongoro well arranged. Food was excellent, and accommodation quite satisfactory for the budget rates we paid. Many thanks
CA
Email Jonathan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent budget safari operator - great value, great experience
I took a 5-day, 4-night safari with World Tours & Safaris, and was very satisfied.
We spent one day in Tarangire, camped on the way to Serengeti, then 2 days and 2 nights in Serengeti, 1 night on the crater on Ngorongoro and then a day in the crater. That was an excellent variety - Tarangire's elephants and trees, Serengeti's wide expanses, and Ngorongoro's wildlife density. The parks themselves are obviously the true stars of the trip. Considering the cost of park fees, paying under $1000 for an excellent all-inclusive safari of that length truly is a bargain. It also included an extra hotel night which was handy and staff there were great about helping you get set up for the safari.
Recognizing that the parks are the stars, World Tours did a good job of getting us there and keeping us taken care of. Tents were basic but adequate and we slept well, food was simple but tasty and ample. Lots of water on hand. Most importantly they kept it 4 to a vehicle which meant everybody gets a window and there's enough leg room etc. Our driver wasn't so talkative, but was an excellent driver and spotter. We saw a lot of things that others didn't, and were usually the first or second car at amazing sights. He made every effort to have things in order, we spent lots of time out spotting, he answered the questions we had, and he really did a great job of getting us great views.
The only downsides were slightly older cars without some of the huge windows that others have, but if you're standing up that's not an issue. And we did occasionally have gear mounted at the front which obscured the view in that direction a bit, but there's probably a way around that. But talking to others, the cost of our trip was a lot less than those operations with newer cars, and our cars weren't overloaded with an extra person which does happen on some budget safaris.
Mr. Richard the proprietor had excellent communication, everything was exactly as promised, and he was creative about making things work for drop-offs, stop-offs etc.
I probably could have given a 5-star rating, as they really did make every effort to be sure we were taken care of and I would say they were an excellent budget operator. But know that this is a budget safari, so don't expect bone china and fine linens -- if you want a 5-star camp, be prepared to pay a lot lot more. But for me, the safari tent the first night was very comfortable and the hotel had nice facilities, and then 3 nights of camping in Serengeti and the rim of Ngorongoro were absolutely gorgeous. You're camping, so be prepared to get your hands dirty a little. Cars can break down whether you're on a luxury safari or a budget one, so the right attitude going in will get you over the inevitable bumps in the road. As budget operators go, World Tours & Safaris were always honest, accommodating, and delivered incredible value and an unforgettable experience.
I certainly recommend going on a safari with Mr. Richard and World Tours.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari with Richard's Team
We chose the 4 days safari. Great Experience (we have seen all the big 5!). Wonderful people and good food. We definitely suggest to have a Safari in Tanzania with this company!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good - but book directly through world tours not an agent
All in all, a good budget safari.
We had a fantastic time, and our driver was excellent at spotting animals, and both the cook and driver were professional, friendly and always helpful. Food was for the most part excellent!
I'd recommend going with this company, but we booked through an agent in Dar Es Salaam, David Kiango, and I would avoid booking through him. He is a fraud and did his best to rip off both us and the tour operator. Him refusing to pay Richard meant the first day of our safari was cut short.
Only other complaint was that the safari vehicle ran into a couple of problems - 2 shredded tyres and ? A problem with the spark plug. The vehicles do cover a lot of distance, but with better maintenance it may have fared better!
Bear in mind when you are booking this that safaris in Africa are v expensive, and this is a budget tour. Tents etc were in reasonable condition, but if you want a more glamorous experience, be prepared to pay a lot more.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Agreed = Supplied
5 days safari (4 nights) was held as planed. We were travelling with small kids (5 and 7 yers old) and everything went smoothly. Accordance to other travel agencies price given by World Tours was the best. In Europe, for that amount we would expect better standard of everything (food, equipment, accomodation) but in Tanzania it seems that this is the best you can get. Overal Richard and the crew did the best, ready to meet our every whim. We saw what we wanted to, had always the best ventage point for lion's hunting, etc. We are aware that for that budget no one got anything better than us. Richard was very helpfull!. Greatings for our Cook and Quide - perfect team!
Email Darren and Donna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant Safari with an excellent company
We did a 5 night 6 day safari and had a fantastic time. From start to finish Richard the owner was excellent , he was extremely helpful and made us feel very welcome , he is a true gentleman. He even changed our flights for us while we were on our safari.
On our safari our guide Aron was very friendly and knowledgable. He spoke great English and nothing was too much trouble for him he did everything he could to make our experience special. The meals we had , cooked by Moussa , were also very good and we had plenty of food.
Overall we had an excellent Safari experience seeing everything we wanted to see and would have no hesitation in recommending this company to anyone.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly Recommend!
These guys were perfect! I was hesitant to pay over the internet for services in another country, but Richard and his employees are trustworthy and dependable, so do not worry. We saw Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, and saw many more animals than we'd expected -- all very beautiful. Great fun, and for very reasonable prices!