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"Africa changes you forever, like nowhere on earth. Once you have been there, you will never be the same."
I loved the whole experience from the booking process with Ben via Whatsapp/Email and the pick up at the airport to the arrival in Moshi at the Guesthouse.
I deliberately chose Afrimine tours.
The safari was a private safari over 7 days.
1. Day in Moshi, 2. Day Chemka hot springs, 3. Day Tarangire NP, 4. + 5. Day Serengeti, 6. Day Ngorongoro Crater, 7. Day Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour in the village.
The service Ben offered me exceeded all my expectations. I thought it was great how smoothly everything went.
The first day in Moshi was intended for recreation and getting to know. We visited the local market, explored the city, visited the coffee plantations and even got a view of Kilimanjaro with its snow-capped summit to welcome.
The second day was a great experience. With the Boda Boda (scooter) we drove 18km through the villages, so I immediately had the feeling what the village life looks like.
The Chemka hot springs are located in the middle of the dry savanna. An oasis surrounded by palm trees with a turquoise-blue basin with warm water and the best bathing conditions. A dream with fish spa included!
The 3th day was the beginning of a breathtaking series of adventures.
The Tarangire NP, is absolutely worth seeing. Many elephants, enormous baobab and on the watering holes we have observed the African life of the animals.
Ben is an excellent spotter and has surprised me many times with a sighting that I only discovered after a few moments.
On the 4th day we went to the Serengeti. We had an early descent from the accommodation to discover as much of the beauty of this wilderness as possible.
"Serengeti shall never die" stands at the entrance gate to this stunning natural wonder. This beautiful landscape initially surprises with a wide plain. The camera ready, have also welcomed us right at the beginning a lion family, who have been lying in the midday heat in the high grass.
Ben is an excellent driver and has always put the jeep in a good position so that I could capture unforgettable moments with my camera.
I was very impressed by the stories Ben tells every single sighting. Observing animal behaviour and Ben's knowledge was an inconceivable experience.
The day was filled with adventure!
In the evening we arrived at Tanzania Bushcamp. The welcome to the camp was wonderful. After a refreshment and briefing, I moved into my fixed tent with a heavenly view of grazing buffalo and wildebeest. The tent was very comfortable and huge. The bathroom was pure luxury after a long day in the wilderness.
The 5th day was an early start. Right after we left the camp, we ran into a python that was looping over the path. A fascinating sight of this 4 meter long snake. We admired huge herds of wildebeest, we enjoyed lunch in the middle of the open plain.
It was like the movie "Beyond Africa." Wide plains, herds of wildebeest and zebras at a close distance and we in the middle.
The nights at the camp were filled with shouts of nature. To hear hyaenes and lions, the buffalo who raced in front of my tent at night and to be so close in nature made me listen awesomely.
On Day 6, Ben came up with a very special surprise for me. We visited a boma of the Massai at Ngorongoro Crater. They showed me their life in the clay-built huts.
Wrapped in a shuka (traditional Massai blanket) and with typical Massai jewelry around my neck, I danced with the women and the Massai men showed their jumping power.
I can only recommend this experience!
At Crater we visited the hippo pool for lunch and explored the plains. Many animals were on a hike to the waterholes.
Experiencing this natural wonder in its diversity is a unique experience.
Filled with these impressions, I left this incredible nature with a heavy heart.
On the 7th day Ben went with me to his village called Materuni at the lopes of Kilimanjaro.
We made a small 5 km long hike to the waterfall. The waterfall itself lies in the settlement area of the Chagga and is the second largest waterfall in Tanzania. On the way we ate local bananas and saw Chamaeleons. The waterfall is gigantic and a welcome refreshment.
In the village I was warmly welcomed to a very tasty lunch. The whole coffee making process was explained and shown, we danced, sang, stomped and laughed.
An unforgettable day and a successful conclusion of this unique safari!
Dear Ben, I would like to thank you very much for this Safari of my life time!
The energy you exert to explain this unique nature to me, the beautiful places you have shown me and the incredible moments with the wildlife have made this journey an unforgettable experience for me!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 1 week safari with Sunnycreek Safaris!
We had an unforgettable week in Kenya thanks to our amazing guide who went above and beyond to make sure we dont miss out on any animal! We went in August to see the big migration and in addition to thousands of wildebeest and zebras, we saw all of the big 5 and more.
PT
Staff Immennsively helpful. A much cleaner camp than I expected. Nyerere has tons of animals.
Uwanda tours have been an amazingly helpful and honezt staff, even after the Safari, as O forgot some souvenirs I bought on my room.
You deffinitevily get what you are promised.
Just be mindful that it won't be a walk in the zoo, the park is huge and some species are mote reserved than other. Don't take for granted you will see all species as that doesn't deppend on humans alone.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great safari with Bahati company
We went on a safari a couple of weeks ago, it was amazing.
Siya, the guide is excellent! Besides driving very well, he is very attentive to the clients and their needs. Also, he is very careful to show animals and thanks to him we could see a lot of different animals, some very close. Lions and cheetahs crossed the road, but we were never afraid.
We were also accompanied by a cook, Mister Bean, very kind and patient, he also made pizza for us because we are Italian!
The accommodations were all comfortable, even the tents, and the days flew, always accompanied by explanations about the places we were visiting.
We hope to be back soon!
We sincerly recommend Bahati Company!
Ricci's family
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari expert professionals in tune with Nature
The communication with Justine via whatsapp was clear and I was aware of every aspects of the full journey. The service was provided by different people on each day and it was perfect!! I found the combination of the activities on each day to be spot on in order to understand Tanzania and the Nyerere national park. I got the exclusive package so that my wife, my 8 years old son and myself could properly appreciate this fantastic experience at its fullest... and it was worthy!!!! Overall we had 3 amazing days and for me this was a 10 out of 10 on the value for money. Special thank to "Goodluck" who showed us the Mloka village and even his house, Simba for explaining the life of Tanzania tribes and Erick for the fantastic gaming day where we felt part of nature, and not so much as intruders in the animals habitat. I definitely recommend Shammah Wonders Safari!! Last thing, I loved what our guide on the boat trip told us .... "safari is not like buying a ticket for the zoo .... sometimes nature comes to you ... sometimes not .... just appreciate how nature works"
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
More than we could ever imagined!!!
We were a group of 4 and we visited Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater within 7 days. Needless to say that Petro (owner and the brains of this small tour company) was fast, polite and smart in booking everything for us. He strategically booked a nice campsite in Serengeti for us to be able and watch the great migration close by. And we managed to watch it!!!
In regards to Iddy, our driver and guide, he was excellent in driving, knowledgable about nature and animals and we had a fantastic time with him during the trip. He also joined us for breakfasts and dinners, so we could plan the next day and talk more about what we have seen so far. Of course we saw the big 5, but Tanzania has so much more to offer than that. So many beautiful baobab trees, birds, snakes, croc, etc etc. We witnessed 2 cheetahs attacking 2 warthogs and 2 crocs taking down 2 gnus. Also we saw a lion fighting with a cheetah about a pray and soooo much more.
Iddy managed to add gasoline and clean the car at times when we were at the lodges, in order to give us more time to enjoy the trip (sth that other tour operators did not do as we saw).
Cherry on top of the cake was Petro's visit during our last day. He drove all the way from Moshi where his office is (more than 1 hour drive) to Arusha, only to see us and say hi. What else could we ask from such an awesome tour operator!!
Thank you both Petro and Iddy for making this experience the best of our lives :)
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Five stars service and excellent safari
I have spent six nights in the South Luangwa National Park (Zambia) with my wife. Many thanks to Chloe of Off2Africa Travel for the perfect arrangement. Everything was perfect: accommodation (four nights in the Kafunta River Lodge and two nights in the Three Rivers Camp), food (delicious) and guiding (outstanding).
Highly recommend Fairmont hotels
We loved our itineary and stayed at all Fairmont circuit hotels. Our safari was perfect because we could experience the ultimate safari experience.Our driver guide was outstanding and we saw all animals in the first 3 days. Recommend them for sure!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We did 5 days tour & 4 nights. It was ok everything. Hotel in Arusha nice and the car was OK. Guide patient and friendly. We'll recommend you.
RO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Selous 1 day
Unique and well organized experience. The guides available and very kind. We saw most of the animals in the park and we extended the tour more than 1 hour because the guides wanted to show us even the lions that were not found… ..but in the end they found them! I recommend Hello Tanzania! Surely when we return to Tanzania we will contact Sylwia to organize another Safari but this time of at least a week! Thanks to everyone and see you soon!
