35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memories to last a lifetime
What an incredible country, there was so much to be excited about before we travelled but we could never have imagined the experience we had, the people are the friendliest, most welcoming you could wish to meet, the food was incredible, every accommodation tip top with such a warm and hospitable vibe. As we travelled, we got an insight into the daily life in towns and villages, we saw more wildlife than we could have hoped for! We knew this would be an unforgettable trip solely because of the Serengeti but we were lucky enough to discover there is so much more to Tanzania. Every National Park has something different to offer and if you have time, I would recommend driving over flying in to the Serengeti so you can experience more of what Tanzania has to offer.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect Mix of Safari and Diving
We had some beautiful days booked via Widman Safari in the Nyegere-Park.
Gilbert was our perfect guide for 2,5 days.
Luckily we had been able to fly directly from Nyegere (Seous) to Mafia Island (AirLink - thanks to Yummi), where we felt very comfortable at Peter Byrne's Kinasi Lodge!
He is a perfect old-school host and the lodge is very beautiful.
Danielle (Mafia Diving) & Team did a great job and we had some very nice dives.
On the second-last day we spotted 3 humpback-whales - another highlight!
On the morning on our afternoon-home-flight-day AirLink flew us to DarEsSalaam and Gilbert picked us up for a last rain-forrest trip :)
A perfect, but unfortunatley a bit too short, trip!
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tailor-made dream vacation to Tanzania
We finally got to travel to Tanzania after COVID stopped our first attempts in 2020 and 2021. Amidst the pandemic's challenges, Tanzania Explorer (TE) demonstrated remarkable commitment to safeguarding our investment in the initial trip. The operator tailored a perfect trip to our wishes and budget, and made adjustments along the way.
In the weeks leading up to our departure, a representative from the company paid a visit to our home. This personalized touch allowed us to thoroughly understand the trip's intricacies and address any inquiries, leaving us feeling assured and well-prepared for the exciting adventure ahead. Establishing a WhatsApp group connecting us with TE staff further underscored their exceptional customer support, enabling us to seek assistance whenever required from the moment we set out until our return from Dar Es Salaam. Navigating through unfamiliar terrains became a breeze as the TE staff offered constant assistance, facilitating our travel between destinations. This was particularly comforting in the midst of bustling environments that could otherwise be overwhelming.
The operator has a wonderful house in the outskirts of Dar where customers can stay free of charge and acclimatize when arriving and repack and to get some rest before departing back home. This is very welcome in conjunction with exhausting long haul flights. The villa had a friendly and helpful staff that did everything to accommodate our needs, from serving delicious breakfast on the terrace, to recommending places to eat, ordering pizza and tuktuk’s and doing laundry.
Our safari experience unfolded flawlessly under the guidance of a knowledgeable and friendly safari guide. Nestled by the Rufiji river on the outskirts of Selous National Park, our stay at the Mpingo lodge provided the perfect base for exploring local village life, embarking on river safaris, and venturing out for thrilling game drives. The staff at Mpingo orchestrated an unforgettable dinner on a sandbank in the Rufiji river, creating an evening etched in our memory. Amidst the darkness, we were ferried to a bonfire-adorned table where an intimate feast awaited us. The local village community contributed to the magic of the night with lively dancing and singing, turning this into an experience of a lifetime.
Following our immersive encounter with Tanzania's untamed wilderness, a week of sheer bliss awaited us on Unguja ("Zanzibar"). TE's meticulous planning secured us an exquisite villa along the pristine southeastern coast of Unguja. Nestled within a boutique hotel, this villa afforded us direct access to the beach, a tranquil haven for relaxation and exploration of the island's treasures.
Reflecting upon our Tanzanian journey, we are grateful for the operator's exceptional efforts that elevated our experience to extraordinary heights. We have no hesitance in recommending Tanzania Explorer to anyone contemplating a tailor-made adventure to Tanzania.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Abdallah is the best guide in Tanzania
This is my second trip to Tanzania and wow what a difference. Mega wild safaris knows what they are doing! And our intrepid guide Abdallah was just incredible. His enthusiasm and patience with all of our questions and love of the work made the whole trip so much fun. He also has this Preternatural ability to anticipate where the animals are going to be and how to exactly position the cars so that we could get the best view. It was uncanny. Like a magician. If you are ever going to Tanzania, make sure you request him as your guide because he made everything so special. Thank you mega wild Safari is for the trip of a lifetime. We will definitely be back.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dalson is the absolute best!!
What a trip of a lifetime. Mega wild safaris knows what they are doing. Are incredible guide Dalson drove us through the entire country to the most amazing sites. His love of the country and its people was palpable and his constant joyful energy. Even after driving for 10 hours in a day was infectious and kept us all very very happy. our group of six was so happy that we chose megs wild safari. They are the best.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing customer service
Highly recommend booking your tour with Serengeti Wakanda. We had an amazing time on our safari. Bashir was our driver and guide and Machete was our chef. We were able to see a lot of animals including lions, lion cubs, cheetah with her cubs, leopard, buffalo, elephants, zebras, hippos and also lots of other animals and birds. Bashir made sure we always had the best viewing spot and often we were the first ones finding the animals. We even saw lions hunting and the little cubs playing. Machete our chef always made sure we had plenty of delicious food for breakfast lunch and dinner. We visited many awesome picnic sites as well with great scenery to have our breakfast or lunch and also to drink coffee and tea. We felt very well taken care of as they also arranged our transfers from the hotel and back. Communication was excellent! Highly recommend!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simply great safari tour operator
We did 6 days safari with the family, it was really great, well organized, we visited the national parks perfectly explained by our guide Mike, the best driver and guide we ever has, we saw the big 5 and many other wild animals in an amazing nature, the food and drinks during the tour were also very good.
Tanzania is a very safe and beautiful country and local people are very friendly and welcoming, it was the first time in Tanzania and it's a country to come back for sure again.
NL
Magnificent. From the excellent communication to the perfect experience.
Our safari was magnificent! We loved every minute of it and wished it would have been longer. Kennedy was the perfect guide for our family and did an excellent job educating us, especially my children along the way. He could answer any question thoroughly and expand with personal experience and anecdote. At the beginning of the trip he asked the children what they wanted to see most and then made sure that it all happened. He also made us feel very welcome and comfortable. We felt like family.
Our accommodations were excellent. We especially enjoyed Burunge Tented Lodge for the views, the pool, and the spacious family rooms. Pumzika and Pakulala Camp were also excellent. The staff at Pumzika were outstanding. Pakulala camp staff were also very accommodating. The location of Pakulala was incredible and we loved the view of the caldera. Highlight there was a giraffe walking by at breakfast. Everyone that we met who worked for any accomodation, we loved. Amos and Tekla at Pumzika stand out, especially.
The whole safari was a highlight in and of itself. Seeing cheetahs eating a gazelle was a particularly cool moment. We loved getting so close to the lions in Serengeti and Ngorogoro, and seeing a hyena run away with a zebra leg. The kids especially loved the families of elephants at Tarangire, the many giraffes with babies, the flamingos, and the hippos at Ngorogoro. I could list all of the animals though, because they were all magnificent.
Furthermore, stopping to meet the Maasai family was very special. It is very kind of them to allow visitors to come in for a moment to visit their home.
We will remember this trip forever, it was life changing and simply wonderful. We will definitely come again and recommend Soul of Tanzania to everyone that we know
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most amazing Safari vacation we could have asked for!!!
Lilian and the entire Zohar team are the best company we could have asked for! Lilian was very easy to work with, accommodating to all our requests, and very responsive. We planned our entire itinerary with Zohar which included flying from mainland to Zanzibar to stay a few days, flying to Gombe National Park for chimp trekking, and flying into the Serengeti to start our 6 day safari. Lilian booked every stay we had and even scheduled all of our rides/flights which made everything very easy throughout our trip.
Our guides while we were in Gombe National Park were all very nice and helpful and we highly recommend staying at least a night at Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge if you can. We saw a ton of velvet monkey and baboons around the lodge and several chimps when we trekked through the park.
Once we were in the Serengeti, we were picked up by Solomon, Daniel, and Goodluck with Zohar African Safaris and we couldn't have asked for better guides. They were all extremely knowledgeable of the animals, extremely nice, and went above and beyond each day so we could see as many animals as possible. We were able to see every animal we could possibly think of and more and we have Zohar to thank for that! Also, all of the places we stayed at were really nice, the food was excellent, and all for an affordable price.
This was a trip of a lifetime and if we go back, we will be using Zohar African Safaris!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I loved it!
It was worth it. The food, accommodations, services and most of all the wildlife activities were unforgettably gorgeous!
