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Average User Rating
4.8/5

Rating Breakdown
  • 5 star 136
  • 4 star 34
  • 3 star 6
  • 2 star 1
  • 1 star 4

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Amy   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: July 2009 Reviewed: Apr 30, 2014

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Tanzania was amazing, the animals inspiring and Richard was flexible and accomodating - a good trip.
4/5

We were a bit nervous about our trip to Ngorongoro and the Serengeti as it was tacked onto a conference we were attending in Arusha and Olduvai Gorge - Richard was very flexible about this and about waiting for me to finish some interviewing in the Serengeti even though his permit was close to running out and of course, amazing elephants blocked our road out!

I'd advise warm clothes for the Ngorongoro bit as we weren't terribly well prepared but the team were great and we saw more animals than we could have hoped for.

Anne & Keith   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2009 Reviewed: Apr 30, 2014

Email Anne & Keith  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

World Tours And Safaris Tanzania
5/5

My husband and I went on a tour with World Tours And Safaris Tanzania in August 2009. We started in Tarangire, headed to Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and ended in Arusha. We had a BLAST.

Richard, the tour operator, is wonderful, and by going with his company, we felt like we were supporting the local economy more than operators in the US who then contract with local companies. In fact, going "local" probably knocked a couple thousand dollars off the price of our trip. It was much more affordable and we didn't have an unlimited budget.

We did the step 2 type accommodations -- so we stayed in the wildlife lodges and not the Serenas. They were perfect for us -- not luxury but more than sufficient, and the views were beautiful.

I would go with Richard's tour company again -- in fact, we may be revisiting and we will book with him again. The only negative of the whole trip was that occasionally our jeep had some issues restarting, but our driver was able to get it going. It just meant a couple of pauses in some areas but still -- it didn't detract from the trip.

Oh and as far as wildlife viewing, we saw what the folks who book through more luxury type operators saw. Plenty of Abercrombie tour buses passing us by. We also saw a kill, and got so "tired" of seeing lions and cheetahs that we got to a point where we weren't stopping for them anymore. You know you are having a great trip when you've gotten to a point where you're only interested in the really rare stuff.

Anyways long story short our trip was wonderful and we'll certainly never forget it. I wholeheartedly endorse Richard's company, and if you are looking to "go local," you won't go wrong here. Good luck and happy safari planning!

Hellen   –  
United States US
Visited: October 2013 Reviewed: May 2, 2014

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

A lifetime experience.Thanks to a superior services from World Tours and Safaris
5/5

World Tours And Safaris run an outstanding safari tour operation.The quality of service is superior and more personal customizes the safari to a client’s expectations, World Tours And Safaris arrange quality safaris with knowledge of the national parks and reserves, the wildlife, informed guidance of a safari expert,knowledgeable and well trained safari guide that's what you will get from World Tours And Safaris.

Carlos   –  
Germany DE
Visited: July 2011 Reviewed: May 6, 2014

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

Amazing experience and great operator - why you should go with a small operator
5/5

We booked a trip for the two of us a while ago and it was amazing. A friend of us who lives in Mwtara in an NGO recommended us and he was absolutely right !

The guide was very knowledgeable and was telling us stories all the time, making it even long trips very enjoyable. He recommended where to go, when to go, where to look... Both the jeep and the Camping accomodation was very comfortable and authentic. We are so glad we went with them and not with a much bigger operator !

Julie Obamah   –  
Canada CA
Visited: January 2014 Reviewed: May 12, 2014

Email Julie Obamah  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Very nice and organized company. The staffs are really welcoming. respectful and honest.
5/5

Its one of the largest. Great and experienced bilingual operating staffs locate
d in arusha one of the most known side sakina.The management is very reliable and well organized company assisted by not only the staffs but the managing director too Mr Richard Reward Kilonzo I highly support and recommend thus tour company to everyone going to Tanzania.Best rates no hidden fees.And the most important good customer care .Transportation was fun too being picked direct from the airport to the hotel then our tour started and ended so wonderful.

Juuso H   –  
Finland FI
Visited: January 2014 Reviewed: May 12, 2014

Email Juuso H  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Kilmanjaro via Lemosho Route and safari with World Tours and Safaris Tanzania
4/5

We booked our climbing trip and safari from World Tours and Safaris Tanzania last August. All details were smoothly agreed by emails. And almost everything went according to plans.

Kilmanjaro was spectacular. We had booked a seven day trek but it should have been eight days. We both are in our late 60's and they knew it. Perhaps they could have warned us about the tightness of our timetable.

The five day joining safari was marvellous. Lake Manyara was quite empty as expected but Serengeti was full of animals. Finest moment was when we found a sausage tree were three leopards were eating their prey (antelope). Ngorongoro was, as expected, lively. We saw rhino, buffaloes, eland, mating lion, and much much more.

The arrangements were almost perfect and the abundance of animals compensated for few inconveniences in the safari. We had two tire punctures due to worn out tires and secondly the Jeep was overbooked.

Altogether everything went smoothly, we were picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport when our plane arrived late during night and correspondingly dropped there when we left Tanzania.

Valentina   –  
Italy IT
Visited: August 2013 Reviewed: May 15, 2014

Email Valentina  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Amazing experience with World Tours and Safari Tanzania
5/5

My parents and I booked a safari from World Tours and Safari Tanzania last August. Our three day safari was amazing and well-organised.
We went to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, where we could see every kind of animals.
The lodges were very clean and comfortable and the food is delicious.
The staff, starting from the director Richard, is wonderful, very welcoming, attentive to the tourists' needs and very knowledgeable.
I recommend World Tours and Safari Tanzania to everyone's going to visit Tanzania.

Alexander Ignatov   –  
Australia AU
Visited: July 2010 Reviewed: May 15, 2014

Email Alexander Ignatov  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

great guys, good care. If I going Kili again I would go with them
5/5

climbed Kili with mr. Kilonzo's guys in 2010. only positive memories. great support, always smiling, carrying tons of (not even necessary?) stuff to make my travel more comfy.
good guys. recommend them.
Alex, Australia

Howard O   –  
Canada CA
Visited: August 2011 Reviewed: May 16, 2014

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

Kilimanjaro via Lemosho and safari to Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater
4/5

Overall Richard and his staff were reliable, punctual, honest and fun. In business dealings he was very congenial and totally fair and transparent. Their drivers were safe - very important in Tanzania! The guides were knowledgeable, spoke English well and the food was great. The value for money was terrific.

We had some issues with tent zippers that were worn. He promised they were getting new equipment. I would also advise that you pay for them to bring along a Gamow bag (portable compression sac for altitude illness). Could spare you a dodgy descent in the dark and so worth the money (I'm an emergency physician and have witnessed/cared for people with altitude illness, I would not climb without a bag).

Todd Coons   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2010 Reviewed: May 16, 2014

Email Todd Coons  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Among a bunch of options, World Tours & Safaris Tanzania is the best
5/5

I was first introduced to Richard Kilonzo, owner of World Tours & Safaris Tanzania, in 2002 by a friend who lives in East Africa. At the time, my friend told me that there are dozens of options for safaris companies, but that Richard and his team are the best. My friend was absolutely correct as the combination of knowledge, friendliness, and customer service of Richard and his dedicated team of tourism professionals made our experience a one in a lifetime adventure. Since 2002, I have referred many friends to World Tours & Safaris Tanzania and time and time again they have all had an excellent experience. Tired of letting others enjoy in all the fun, my wife and I returned again in 2010 for a Mt. Kilimanjaro climb and safaris tour. We experienced the famous top level customer service and excellent treatment that I had in 2002 and many others had over the years. Richard's infectious smile and warm personality, combined with his attention to personal details makes the tour a unique experience that you will not forget. Like my friend put it over 12 years ago, there are many options of tour companies, but Richard and his team truly are the best.

If you have any questions, or would like to speak to me about my experience with World Tours & Safaris Tanzania, please feel free to reach out to me directly. Thank you.

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