FJ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
legacy
Our tour operator for our four-day safari game drive was Mr. Imani Shadaffa. Managing a group of three very excited guys from the South Pacific couldn’t have been easy, especially since we were constantly asking to make extra stops along the way!
Mr. Imani accommodated almost all of our requests and answered every single question with incredible patience and humor. This meant the world to us, especially because one of our group members has a severe spinal injury. While the famous "African massage" (bumpy dirt roads) wasn't great for his back, Mr. Imani went out of his way to make the ride as comfortable and smooth as possible for him and the rest of us.
He had an amazing knack for finding the exact animals we were looking for and shared deep knowledge about the complex ecosystems and biodiversity of both the Serengeti and Lake Manyara. By the end of the four days, Mr. Imani felt like family to us.
The overall hospitality we experienced from Mr. Imani, the local safari community, and the broader tourism sector in Tanzania was spectacular and far exceeded our expectations. The warmth and generosity of the Tanzanian people left a lasting impression on all of us.
On top of that, Mr. Imani provided fresh drinking water every day and packed lunches so generous we could barely finish them! Even with a daily schedule to keep, he willingly went out of his way to grant our extra requests and "side quests" to track down more wildlife.
Communication was seamless, and his sense of humor was fantastic. He even let us hook up our music to the car's Bluetooth system along the drive! On our final day in Tanzania, Mr. Imani kindly offered to drop us off at the airport, even though it wasn't part of our booked package as a show of gratitude. On top of that, when I realized I had left my painting back at the hotel, Mr. Imani swiftly arranged to have it brought to the airport before we flew out.
Thank you so much, Mr. Imani of Serengeti Green for your unbelievable hospitality, and thank you to the wonderful people of Tanzania!Wr will definitely be coming back.
