AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Peace of mind
By chance, Wild Gaze Safaris was hired to take to the Ruaha National Park from the airport in Iringa and then back from the park to the airport at the beginning of June during the Eid holiday. All of this was arranged through the Ruaha River Lodge, whom they managed all the package for me. Ernest picked me up from the airport and on our way to Ruaha National Park, the airline contacted me to let me know that my flight back to Dar es Salaam was cancelled, and I needed to be back in Dar by Sunday night because I needed to go to work on Monday. You can imagine that this was a highly stressful situation and not an ideal way to start my short trip.
After brainstorming with Ernest on how best to get back to Dar, and remember I was about to head into the wilderness, Ernest reassured me that he would take care of everything. We decided that the best way to go was for me to spend one night in Iringa (Saturday night) and then drive to Dodoma to fly from Dodoma back to Dar es Salaam. Wild Gaze and Ernest took care of booking my flight, reserving a hotel in Iringa and they also would drive me from Iringa to Dodoma. I told Ernest to please just be careful with prices and I asked him for a fair price. We exchanged numbers and off I went into my safari adventure trusting that they would take care of everything and wouldn't charge me thousands of USD.
Ernest checked in with me a couple of times over whatssap and he reassured me completely that I had nothing to worry about. Ernest picked me up from the national park as per what I had already paid for in the package that lodge had arranged, and he was not wrong. I did not have to worry about anything.
Wild Gaze safaris had booked for me my flight from Dodoma to Dar, a really nice and affordable room in the best hotel in Iringa, Ernest took me to see the Isimila Stone Age Site, he took me the German Boma, to the Gangilonga rock and then ultimately, to the Dodoma airport. He is very knowledgeable and we had lovely conversations about Tanzania, its history, the parks, etc. I had been at that point a resident in Tanzania for 3 years, so I knew when I was being overcharged. Overall, I would say that what I paid was the fair price for an excellent service.
I would recommend Wild Gaze Safaris and Ernest a 100%. My experience with them was one of the best customer services I had received in my 3+ years of experience in Tanzania. In addition, Ernest's company and conversation were englightning and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I will always be thankful to Ernest and to Wild Gaze Safaris for helping me avoid a situation that could have turned into a true nightmare and for taking such a good care of me and assuring that I would get an incredible experience.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great and safe trip Eddy at Bright safaris Uganda
We had a safe and great tip bright safaris Uganda. They provided very good safari vehicles for transport and have a lots of knowledge about Uganda all wildlife to other different futures including cultural activities. surely i can not thank you enough but it was great pleasure booking with you this tour, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEIR SERVICES. ALL THE BEST, CLARA
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We were treated very well and accommodated well
Don't be in a hurry have time to take in the whole experience ,the animals don't work on your Time in their natural habitat and you must work on their time for the best outcome.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tanzania is even more beautiful With friends
The wildlife and scenery were amazing. Our guide “Joseph” was very knowledgeable and made the trip so exciting and enjoyable. Thank you for sharing with us the moment Ben & Mohammed the organizer!!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely friendly and generally concerned about you having a great Safari!
Africa is special no matter which tour company you go with but I will say that Mufasa Tours and Travels was generally concerned that we were happy. They were extremely quick with responses and always went above and beyond what was expected.
On a side note, our guide was one of the most positive, friendly guides out on safari. He waved at everyone! He smiled and talked to everyone. He was quick to help other guides and tour companies out (we did have to pull another truck out of the mud). This says a lot about our guide but it also says a lot about Mufasa Tours and Travel. Trust me, we ran into plenty of unhappy guides out there. Not ours! It made everything just, better! My hats off to Mufasa Tours for hiring so well.
Also, Mufasa Tours offered great advise when asked and also offered options when they felt it was needed. My wife and I had an amazing time and would recommend Mufasa Tours and Travel to anyone.
Well done Mufasa Tours!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing tour, awesome people, beautiful experience and ethical and honest business owner.
I booked my safari only a few days before. They were able to accommodate us on short notice, and everyone I encountered was kind and friendly. The car was a newer car with a reclining back seat for the 2 hour drive to to the park. We were given food and water along the way. Our guide never left us expect for sleeping. Everything went according to plan. Except my payment, I did a bank transfer and my bank really messed up in sending the money. So I made a second payment on my credit card to rightfully pay for the safari...well my bank transfer arrived 90 days later to Safari 56 and the owner quickly contacted me and transferred the money back to me!! Its always great to know there are ethical businesses
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best tour operator ever
I loved the experience. It was so well organized, Emmanuel is incredible, really helpfull! safari was so amazing, we saw the big 5, and the food was really good! what a unique experience!! If you are thinking book one safari, trust in me, Emmanuel is your best choice
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Silas was extremely helpful and accommodating in getting everything set up.
I had a great experience with this company! They were very communicative and customized the trip for us. Everything was excellent - the safari guide, the camp, the food. We saw an incredible variety of wildlife in tha Masai Mara!! We will be back!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 stars
Emmanuel is a great guy. I recommend you to book with him. He will answer all your questions, fast. See you my friend! Hakuna Matata
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The top value for dollar safari company that you can use!
I am pleased to file this report on my 4th safari with Daniel Waruri of Meektrails Safaris. Obviously, having booked multiple safaris with Daniel I have been very pleased with his services.
The first safari I was with Mr. Waruri he was sub-contracting with a different safari company but since has started his own company which specializes in safaris of a personalized nature.
The last three safaris I have taken with Daniel were ones specializing in bird watching. Daniel is an active birder and photographer in his own right and we have been to many parks and reserves on these excursions that he researched himself. During these trips his emphasis on the lodging is "value for dollar". It would be easy to schedule visits to all 5-star [and therefore more expensive] resorts and have clients be happy with the facilities. Mr. Waruri scouts places that are 'diamonds in the rough' resulting in substantial savings on the safaris without sacrificing quality.
As I write this I am planning my 5th and 6th safaris with Meektrails so I think that you can infer that I give this company and Mr. Waruri my wholehearted support.
