Tanzania Private & 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
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Email Janie Rorick | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A good budget safari
I was glad to get hooked up with World Tours and Safaris since I was a single woman traveling alone. Richard was helpful in getting ancillary services arranged, and putting me with a nice group of fellow travelers. We had a wonderful driver and cook, both Aron and Musa did a great job of taking care of us. The safari portion of the trip was so much more than I had expected, I would have to give that section of the trip 5 stars. The physical accoutrements were rudimentary, but that was expected since this was a budget safari. Our only questionable experience was with figuring the tips. All of us wanted to tip our driver and cook well, but felt their expectations were much more than what we were was told was customary. That is not to say they didn't deserve a good, even, generous tip, but most of us had not budgeted an extra $100 for each person in our group, for each of them. Personally, I would rather pay more upfront, and not have the uncomfortable situation arise at the end of the trip, though I realize this is not the typical method of operation in Africa. All in all it was a great trip; we saw lots of animals, had a good time, and didn't get eaten by lions. LOL. Many thanks to Richard, Aron and Musa for making it happen. P.s. Tell Musa carrot sandwiches are not a favorite. HA.
Reply from World Tours & Safaris Tanzania
Posted on Dec 2, 2014Greetings from World Tours And Safaris Tanzania.
This is a very emotive issue and has been the subject of much discussion on here. My view is, has been and always will be that the tip to the Driver is Per Group/Car and as such driver.
The normal tipping is USD$10pp per day to the driver/guide and USD$10pp per day to the cook. This is what the guides and cook general expect based on a full car of 4 - 5 people. If you really like your Driver Guide and he goes out of his way to be nice and show you a great trip. I would suggest $15 per day for the group, by the way we have no right to force any customer paying tips to my staff when doing Safari or Mountain climbing. If you feel inclined and have the cash you can give them as much as you can. It is your wish and your money. Remember you have already paid for the trip.
CA
Email Annie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
I appreciated my trip with world tours and safaris . Great food, Nice staff. The only downside was the guide. He was more a driver than a guide. Overall, I liked my experience and it was possible I would have given them 4 stars and a half. The owner, mr.papa was really nice and even paid for my dinner afternthe safari. Their prices are very good.
Tres bien / Very good
Very good, i enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for celebrating my birth day at Golongolo crater.
BR
Email Roger | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best experience in Africa!
Very good service provided, hotels booked and excelent transfers and games on serengetti. One of the. Best place in africa to visit, maybe the best!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Climbed Kili
On very short notice World Tours Safari was able to arrange for my trip up Kilimanjaro. Richard was very accommodating and helpful. I had a great hike up (Coca Cola trail) and have since recommended Kili and World Tours Tanzania to my family.
One piece of advice: WTT should be clearer about the appropriate tipping amount up front.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The safari was great, perfect organized and we had a lot of fun!
We had a very good time with world tours & safari Tanzania, best cook, nice driver, we have seen lots of animals.
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Email Andrea F | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Welcoming, friendly and accomodating tour company
when we decided to climb Kilimanjaro we explored several options. After a lengthy and thorough search we found Richard Kilonzo's company. We were looking for a custom tour to fit every ones needs and he was able to accommodate us at a very reasonable cost. His services exceeded our expectations and he made special arrangements for all of us as our arrival and departure were not synchronous. The services during out climb were excellent, and the safari tour was very well organized. He personally greeted us upon arrival, departure and had a farewell dinner with us. I would highly recommend him for anybody interested in the beauty of Tanzania and neighboring countries. I will definitely contact him for my next trip to the region.
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Email Leonie Schopbach | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Every time a great safari!
First Safari in 2004 with Richards Company, that was already a great Camping Safari, and in 2008 together with my (now) husband, the African (safari-) fever got him, too :-)
We met Richard again in 2011, this time with our own Landrover, and he helped us a lot through Arusha.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! We will come back, next time with our son Jannik.
German speaking people may get an idea of our encounter on our homepage www.world-around.de or reading our book :-)
FR
Email Andrew | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro Ascent
Great service, made it to the top, thanks to the great guide. All was perfectly organised, starting from the pick up at the airport in Nairobi. He arranged all and I took the local bus to Arusha, it was a great ride. A perfect organisation if you are looking for a good basic service and a great reasonable price. Richard came personally to see me in the hotel after the climb to check how the tour was and the months before he was always replied instantly to all my questions by email. I did the climb for a special birthday occasion and it could have not been better. Richard is a serious business man and although I was first hestitant to send money beforehand, (you never know by today), he dealt with all matters proffesionally and I can only recommend his organisation.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
About 10 wonderful tours with Richard and his team!
We are so happy to find Richard and his team by recommandations of friends from the giz. Me and my family had great times by going with world tours & safaris tanzania to Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park. The drivers have shown us more than we expected, the accommodations were perfect and the food was great. But more than that from the first time me and all my friends and family members who went with Richard we felt always welcome and like a part of a big family. Staying more than two years in Tanzania the times with world tours still remain some of the most exciting experiences. Many thanks for being very flexibel with the schedule and the destinations as well. I hope we are able to come back soon.