65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hamza is a wonderful, guide
We had a wonderful 7-day safari from Arusha, through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. It was intense and unforgettable, with too many amazing events and sightings to even begin to list here.
Apart from the magnificent animals and beautiful landscape, the best thing by far about the trip was Hamza, our guide. It would be difficult to imagine a better one: knowledgeable and informative, patient and helpful. He seems to know every inch of the parks, and worked hard to find us every animal we hoped to see, including crocodiles, tree-climbing lions and leopards. Moreover, he is a skilled driver, giving us the gentlest of “African massages” but able to cover long distances over dusty roads without ever making us feel unsafe. Being a guide is a tough job demanding a wide range of skills, and we had an intense schedule. Hamza made it all work beautifully, and always with a cheerful laugh or a little joke. If we return to Tanzania, we will certainly look for him again.
Asante sana, Hamza!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
Fantastic organization, everyone was very kind and friendly. The guide, Rama, is very kind and friendly. It was a wonderful experience.
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PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime experience
We did a 6-day private safari (Tarangire, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara) with Top Selected Tours for our honeymoon, and it was absolutely incredible, truly a once in a lifetime experience! Our guide, Jackson, who has over 15 years of Experience, was phenomenal. He’s extremely knowledgeable, passionate about wildlife and culture of his country and he always went the extra mile to tailor the experience to our preferences, even during the booking conversations. Jackson’s skills in spotting animals are unbelievable. He was able to see wildlife with the naked eye from hundreds of meters away, often when we couldn’t even find them with binoculars! Thanks to his sharp eye and deep understanding of animal behavior, we were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five and the Great Migration!
The accommodations included in our tour were excellent, very comfortable and well-located, and the food throughout was delicious. Everything was well organized, and we felt safe, relaxed, and fully immersed in the beauty of Tanzania from start to finish.
We recommend Jackson as a guide to absolutely anyone without hesitation!
under20 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Seamless Last-Minute Safari with Spirit of Kilimanjaro
We booked a 4 day, 3 night safari with Spirit of Kilimanjaro very last minute a few days before starting out on our incredible journey. The team was able to squeeze us in quickly with minimum effort on our end. We contacted them, had our questions answered, and paid the day before we started the safari.
Since we booked so late the team made some special arrangements and we were able to join a 3 person safari with Cubs Expeditions that was already doing their 2nd day. Our group of 5 headed to Serengeti for a night, then to Ngorongoro for a night, and then Mto Wa Mbu for a night, which is where the 3 other passengers wrapped up their safari. We then finished our safari the next day as a group of 2 at Tarangire. Very thankful they made it all happen so fast and we were able to do a safari!
Officiant
The ride was smooth and Theodore was very accommodating. Dropped us off on time and made sure we knew where to be picked up.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was very fun!
I was amazed at how close the driver got us to the animals. We used our phone to take pictures and they came out amazing because we were so close.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A last-minute safari made unforgettable by our skilled guide Samwel and incredible Chef Yusuph
Since we booked so late the team made some special arrangements and we were able to join a 3 person safari with Cubs Expeditions that was already doing their 2nd day. Our group of 5 headed to Serengeti for a night, then to Ngorongoro for a night, and then Mto Wa Mbu for a night, which is where the 3 other passengers wrapped up their safari. We then finished our safari the next day as a group of 2 at Tarangire. Very thankful they made it all happen so fast and we were able to do a safari!
Our guide, Samwel was a master of the infamous Land Cruiser that took us around for the next 4 days. Samwel skillfully navigated around the parks to find lions, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, hyenas, herds of wildebeest and zebras, and so many other animals, trees, and plants. It’s unbelievable that we saw big cats every day! We really enjoyed asking Samwel questions, and he always had a detailed answer every time. Samwel was great at pointing out all the new animals and plants during the game drives and would list out facts, explain how other animals and plants depended on each other, and tell some fun related stories about what we were looking at. We loved hearing about his life in Tanzania, learning about his favorite animal (elephant), and learning about the local people in each region. Everything ran on schedule and we never ran late or lost time doing game drives. Samwel even got stung by a bee in Tarangire and he kept going without any complaints. Unstoppable.
Our chef, Yusuph was incredible! The first thing you will notice is the craftsmanship in his cooking specifically the variety of the food he prepares for breakfast, lunch, dinner, the depth of the flavors, and the presentation. Each day we had a different menu for each meal, which included a mix of local Tanzania food, international, and a fusion of both. My favorite was ugali, shawarma wrap, caramelized banana, tomato relish pizza, pepper steak, fresh vegetables with various sauces, avocado fruit salad (matunda na parachichi), and crepes. We learned that he is currently learning to master pastries, which was evident in the breakfasts and the various baked items and desserts prepared for dinner.
We look forward to driving with Samwel again and eating the new recipes that Yusuph cooks up in the future. Thank you so much for an unforgettably safari.
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Friendly, professional, accommodating, excellent service.
It seems expensive but a lot goes into it and it really is a unique experience you will never forget. Camping under the stars, the animal sounds all around you, the great food, the constant pack up and set up- it’s worth every penny. Thomas’ food was excellent and Titch just k ew exactly when to pause and go to keep us safe and moving along. Would highly recommend. We did it with our 3 late teen and young adult kids. A wonderful experience. Thanks to the whole team at Natureways!
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was an incredible experience.
I wasn't expecting much, but everything was great: delicious food, camping and a tent to sleep in, and a car with a phone charging outlet. Special mention goes to our guide, Ameri, who was a great and attentive guy throughout the safari, and we got to see the animals up close. I recommend it to everyone.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome experience
It was an awesome experience doing the Safari with Suricata team. We had an amazing group from different countries and created a great connection. Our driver Ameri was funny, very experienced and had like “eagle eyes” to see all the animals. The food made by the chef Salim was also delicious every day. Super recommended