20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Expert Tour Operator!
We just returned from our honeymoon to Tanzania & Zanzibar, booked through Mama Savana. Our vacation was incredible and unforgettable, and exceeded all expectations!
The team at Mama Savana truly knows how to deliver exceptional customer service. From my initial inquiry to the final follow-up after the safari, Alex was prompt, attentive, and genuinely passionate about making our trip a success. He patiently answered all my questions and customized the itinerary to cater to our preferences and interests. Upon arrival to JRO, Issa was there to greet us and transfer us to Arusha. Later that evening, Alex met us where we paid him the balance in cash (which I was initially hesitant about, but it worked out great).
The next day, we began our 5-day safari. The heart and soul of any safari lie in the expertise of the guides, and our guide Mustapher couldn’t have been better! He was not only knowledgeable about the wildlife and landscapes but also enthusiastic about sharing his insights. Each game drive felt like a unique adventure, and we were privileged to witness the captivating beauty of Africa's diverse wildlife up close. In addition to seeing the Big Five in two different parks (Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater), we saw countless other amazing animals and the sheer amount of wildlife left us in awe. We had so much fun riding in the well-maintained Land Cruiser that Mustapher cleaned out each night. Mustapher let us spend as much time watching different animals as we wanted, and would always ask before continuing the drive.
Our accommodations were fabulous throughout the whole trip. We stayed in a range of luxury lodges and tented camps (Burunge Tented Lodge, Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge, Osinon Camps & Lodges [2 nights], and Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge). We were treated with outstanding hospitality everywhere we went. Falling asleep to the sounds of wildlife and waking up to breathtaking vistas was an experience like no other.
After our 5-day safari concluded, we took a Flightlink flight from Arusha to Zanzibar where we relaxed for 4 days on the pristine beaches.
The success of our trip is all thanks to Mama Savana, and we can’t recommend them enough. And if you get a chance to request a guide, we highly highly recommend Mustapher!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Helpful
There are many safari companies to choose from in Tanzania, but I'm going to say that Ozon Light has to be one of the best.
From the moment we started planning our safari, we knew we were in good hands with Winnie (and we went through many possible scenarios before we settled on a final itinerary, which involved many back and forth emails with Winnie, all of which were met with a prompt reply).
Although there are many ways to do a safari, we choose to do it as a "loop." We flew into Kilimanjaro and were picked up by our safari guide, Denis (more about that later). We had incorporated visits to 4 of the 5 parks- Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti, and Tarangire National Parks (and this was the order we did them in).
We chose a "mid-range" safari, which meant that our accommodations (chosen by Ozon light) were in a combination of lodges.
I've reviewed all of the accommodations separately on Safari booking. They were all great. The safari itself was amazing. We saw the big 5, and everything else in between. Our guide, Denis, was nothing short of amazing.
So incredibly knowledgeable and just the perfect guide. We were totally into it, and we loved seeing everything, particularly the cats. We saw cheetahs, leopards, lions, lionesses. Denis had the uncanny ability to spot the animals and we were often able to get very close to what we were viewing. Saw the wildebeest migration, tons of giraffes, gazelles, hartebeests, impalas, zebras, all sorts of birds - cranes, storks, ostriches, as well as salamanders and lizards (the Jackson chameleon and the monitor lizard), baboons, monkeys, and many, many elephants. Denis knew the name of every single thing he pointed out.
Lastly Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions - you'll have a much greater experience for it. And if Winnie lets you choose a guide, we unanimously vote Denis as Serengeti Safari Guide Supreme. You will not be disappointed. We loved every minute of it!!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simply great!
Our trip in Uganda resulted fantastic with Big Apes and Peter, our guide. Everything was perfectly coordinated, we are asked about our prefferences for the activities, meals, he arranged us a place to have a shower before our long night flight back home... .We really felt very safe and relaxed knowing that Peter was with us and he was always trying to please us, doing his best so that we could spot as many animals as possible, take the best pictures...He has demonstrated at all times being a great professional. We have spent many hours together travelling, at the game drives and we had very interesting conversations. I would definitely recommend for an tour in Uganda.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing trip and experience....highly recommend
I booked the trip via Winnie who I have to say was helpful and always replied prompt to my emails.
Me and my 2 sisters booked a 6 day safari the details of which i really left to Winnie. What can I say, it was the experience of a lifetime with so many memories.
The Serengeti was out of this world and would highly recommend doing the balloon ride, well worth the money.
We stayed in mid range accommodation so from a tent (with flushing toilet and shower and bed) to a nice hotel all in all I cannot fault.
Our guide Frank was just fabulous, he made the trip so much more enjoyable and was so knowledgeable.
I would highly recommend Ozon Light Tour, the service from beginning to end was just brilliant and the cost was highly competitive and great value for money.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very smooth and uncomplicated service.
Service was excellent and communication was easy. The company replied fast to every request. Airport transfer was included and the manager helped us with every question/request we had. Strongly recommend Kilimandscharo adventures!
LU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kiwoito did an amazing job organizing a fantastic Safari!
Kiwoito did an amazing job organizing a fantastic Safari! Nelson, our guide, was incredibly competent and helpful throughout the trip. We had a wonderful time during our stay in Tanzania.
Amazing experience
Awesome experience. Would definitely do it again. Everything was super professional and very well done. Perfect trip.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
The safari was very good and fascinating since we had seen many different animal species including lions giraffes elephants hyienas and much more. I would todally do it again and the lodges were also beautiful. I'd recommend it to everybody. The only thing I have to mention is the so called AA-lodge. The rooms there were dusty and very plain and the pool was dirty and partly broken. The sunchairs next to the pool had stains all over. I think it would be great though if there was given a renovation to everything including some rooms. Our guide Hemed was authentic, very interested. 120 points :-)
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari
We booked a five day safari including Tarangire National Park, Manyara National Park, Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Park and chose the tented lodging option.
In a group of six tourists we started the safari the next morning. Our guide Louis did a great job. He was really knowledgeable about the animals and brought us around safely. He was able to spot even the most hidden animals so we could see all of the big 5! For some of the days we were accompanied by a chef who cooked great lunches for us.
We stayed at the Suricata Boma lodge for two nights. This Lodge was just incredible - maybe even the nicest place I have ever stayed in! The tented lodges we stayed in were also beautiful. We always had a hot shower after the game drive, comfortable beds and delicious dinners.
Overall we are really satisfied with the safari! It was even better than expected. Thank you very much for that incredible experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing company to go on Safari with
Could not recommend Zamunda more for going on Safari! We did a 4 night 5 day tour as a group of 4 and it was amazing from start to finish. They were also really accommodating for any changes we needed and as they are a small company we felt really looked after.
Massive thank you to our amazing guide Abouh, who went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience. We also had a great chef come with us who made us breakfast, lunch and dinner for all our accommodations which didn’t offer catering. The food was lovely and there was so much variety.
I wasn’t really sure what to expect but everyday got better and we got to see something different. We spent our first day in Tarangire national park which was a great first place as you get to see so much. We then drove to the Serengeti and spent 2.5 days there and if you can fit it into your budget / time I would 100% not miss going there. On our last day we went to the Ngorongoro crater which was so beautiful and the best way to finish our Safari as we got to see Rhinos, so even on day 5 we got to see something new!
If you are considering going on Safari, all of our group would recommend Zamunda and our driver Abouh. Also, if you’re deciding where to go on Safari, Tanzania was so beautiful and everyone was so friendly!!
