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Marta   –  
Poland PL
Visited: December 2014 Reviewed: Jan 11, 2015

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The review below is the personal opinion of Marta and not that of SafariBookings.
Good safari but with problems
3/5

We had 5 day and 4 night safari Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro with world-tours-safaris. At the beginning the contact with Mr Richard was very fast and clear. We got a lot of information that we need. But the first day of safari was terrible for us. We heard that the other couple who had joined to us did not come on the time. We had one hour late pick up from the hotel, then we started the safari at 11 with minivan (not land cruiser that was in offer). My seat was wet. The minivan had an open roof but without the top-up roof so we had a lot of sun when we open and spend all the time open and close the roof at the safari. No air and very hot in the car because the windows were not openly and were with a lot of scratches and we had not a clear view. Our car was the worst on the safari that day. We were disappointed of this day and Mr Richard told us that we agreed with this and it was private safari when we gave the call to him at the evening - although we did not have any other option. The second day we start our safari with land cruiser and with another one tourist - not that couple. From this day we had a good safari to the end with our guide Aron who was engaged. We saw a lot. But at the end when we were in the office Mr Richard start our conversation from worlds: What was the problem. We were so disappointed. We didn’t heard a word of sorry and any questions about our feedback. The other things from our point of view - be prepare for old tent with not so nice smell and the other equipment’s are old and very used.
We had also not nice case of visit Masaii village and making the picture of this community and not nice the case of tips from the other tourist who was with us. Serengeti was fantastic i would like to be there again but I would like to try with another company.

Vincent   –  
Hong Kong HK
Visited: June 2018 Reviewed: Jun 30, 2019

Email Vincent  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Friendly, passionate and thoughtful staff, driver guide and chef
4/5

We have joined the 5 days tour to Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tanrangire in June 2018. The hotel arranged before the safari is up to standard with friendly staff. The driver guide is experienced when spotting wildlife and explaining the interaction behind them and the food prepared by the chef is generally quite good. It would be better if the chicken is not overcooked. Communication and arrangement with the office staff is clear and they are always helpful.

Dominique and familly   –  
France FR
Visited: February 2019 Reviewed: Mar 20, 2019

Email Dominique and familly  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

nice and practicle for familly
4/5

safari very well organized, nothing to predict more, everything is included
the tents are large, the simple campsites with showers, the meals made by our cook served at the table ...

I could recommend a different visit near lake Manyara because this safari is less interesting because the forest is dense ... why not go pedaling, or visit the maasai market ... outside the park, go for once to the meeting of inhabitants but always accompanied!

Stanley was a Kilimandjaro guide, and now, he is a driver guide with very skills for observing and finding animals !

Richard gives one car for a familly, only familly, he does'nt add an other person ! just us !
... we had a big 6 places toyota land cruiser ... anley is a very good driver guide !

The compagny deserves to be known, a good and experimented place for travel in Tanzania.

I recommand





Peter   –  
Sweden SE
Visited: January 2019 Reviewed: Jan 20, 2019

Email Peter  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great experience
4/5

The guide, Dismas Alex, put a lot of effort to show us as many animals as possible. Some, like the rhinos and leopards were tricky to spot but he waited patiently and helped us finding them. He tried to show us as much as possible but did not explain too much unless we asked, then we always got very good and informative answers. He also wanted us to start a bit earlier in the mornings than other tourists around, which gave us extra time out in the parks and more opportunity to spot animals. Our cook, Vitalis, prepared a lot of great food, especially considering the camping kitchen. We had a bit smaller tents than others but it was not a big deal. Overall, we would recommend this safari trip, it was one of our best experiences.

Biswarup (Bis)   –  
Saudi Arabia SA
Visited: September 2017 Reviewed: Sep 18, 2017

Email Biswarup (Bis)  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great safari experience because of Cosmos, our driver and guide!
4/5

Service: Great car, great driver and guide "Cosmos". He is the best! Ask for HIM!!
Accommodation: Bare Basic camping (toilets were dirty, but were cleaned after complaining.)
Safari: As good as it gets
Food: Good

Markus   –  
Norway NO
Visited: May 2017 Reviewed: Jun 2, 2017

Email Markus  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

3days-budget safari, Ngorongoro/Tarangire/Manyara
4/5

We where two people going on a three days budget safari to ngorongoro, lake manyara and tarangire. We had two nights in "bungalows" at the panorama lodge near manyara.

We got picked up by our driver, Cosmos, at the correct time. We where happy with Cosmos as a driver and guide, and he was easy to be with. We where also happy with the tour, we saw a lot of animals (4 out of 5 of the "big five") and a lot of nice landscapes. The lodge we where sleeping inn was probably the only downside. The bungalows where ok, but the food not so much. But the lodge had a very nice view over lake manyara, where you can see the sunrise and that was nice.

The day after the safari the company drove us to the airport at the correct time. All in all are we very happy with the tour.

shipra   –  
India IN
Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: Feb 17, 2017

Email shipra  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

this one's for horace
4/5

World tours will probably be the cheapest deal you will get online - though AC cars and water coolers could be a possible addition they could add. We may have had a few issues with hotel choices and Richard's manner.. more due to miscommunication than anything else.. but overall our safari from tarangire to ngorongoro to serengeti was truly memorable all thanks to our guide, driver and friend Horace.. He went to all ends to ensure we saw all animals of choice, and would want to take us further even when we were tired, with a smiling OK to supplement it!
He would spot animals way before we did, treated us as friends, and helped make it a trip of a lifetime!

Ar   –  
Canada CA
Visited: October 2016 Reviewed: Nov 13, 2016

Email Ar  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

great way to see and get closer to the safaris and the local environment
4/5

Initially we had a hard time to find a safari that was not ridiculously expensive. We also didn't want a level of luxury that distance you from the experience itself. World Tours was a perfect match. We are glad we took the private camping option having only the two of us during the trip. It gave us the flexibility to stop and look at what was of most interest to us. The safari was well organized and our driver and cook were fantastic. Always accommodating, always willing to show or explain anything we seemed to be interested in.
In hen-site I wished we had asked for an option to do some hikes and not spend all time just been driven around.

Richard the owner is very responsive and helpful. Payment went well and we definitely had one of a lifetime experience.

Louise   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: October 2016 Reviewed: Nov 1, 2016

Email Louise  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing game viewing
4/5

Did a 3 night, 4 day safari in October and loved it. I signed up to it on my own, and there was just one other person on the trip so it was a very private and personal experience. We did the basic camping safari. Tents are provided and put up for you prior to you arriving at the campsite. You have 2 members of staff - a chef and a guide. Guide is brilliant at spotting wildlife and very knowledgeable. Chef really impressed me with the food. There was always an abundance of it so you never go hungry.

We were originally due to go to Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorogoro but at the last minute our guide changed from Lake Manyara to Tarangire as he'd heard that the wildlife wasn't very good in Lake Manyara for a few days prior - so they always try to take you to the best places. When in the parks, the guides all speak to each other so you have a higher chance of viewing wildlife.

In the Serengeti & Ngorogoro crater, the campsites are really wild. Often, lions and other wildlife walk through the campsites. I found this very scary when sleeping in the tent!

Saw incredible things, the only thing we didn't spot was the black rhino but they are very rare. Managed to see a cheetah really close up which was probably the highlight. An abundance of elephants and giraffes. Lions eating a zebra and fighting. Plenty of wildebeest. Everything was incredible.

Also, Richard (who runs the company) will really look after you. Even while not on safari, he set up a good hotel the nights either side, and helped me get into Arusha town by taxi and showed me how to get back. He will help you with any questions at all.

Valentina&Aaron   –  
Italy IT
Visited: August 2016 Reviewed: Sep 12, 2016

Email Valentina&Aaron  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great Luxury Safari Tour in Northern Safari!
4/5

We've done a 6 nights Luxury Safari Tour with World Tours & Safaris in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Arusha National Park. The boss Richard at the beginning of reservation was fine in communications, very quickly reply and feedback to questions and requests, we did payments of quotes by credit card without problems. Our driver Cosmas was a very nice & available person, motivated to make us an incredible Safari Tours and it was so, we saw all animals possibles. Our first Lodge Maramboi was very very special, we had only few problems with Arusha stays, we do not suggest at all Oasis Hotel in Arusha town, it's better in anycase making check our locations/lodge proposed before make reservation. Our feedback in particular is very positive for the Driver and full of love and gratitude for the incredible wonders of Tanzania National Parks and least for but last...Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Wildebeests, Ghepards, Pumba and many many others.

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