CA
Great knowledge on siting views
Vincent was great. Prompt in taking us to different locations for good siting locations to see different animals doing different things. We saw a cheetah and the cubs eating an animal. We also saw two lions eating an animal. We saw an elephant and its calf taking bath and lions’ mating. We saw a whole lot of wilder beats migrating across the river. In between, we even saw some of them being grabbed by the crocodiles in the middle of their crossing. We saw different kinds of animals like doing different things. It was a wonderful experience. The landscapes were very beautiful. The sunset views are very unique in Serengeti National Park.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgetable memories
Amazing 6 days camping safari! Our guide Gerald was great, super good driver, felt safe with him, give us really good informations about wild Life. Gived uns a great experience in seeing so many different animals and memories.
Great organisation of the tour. Camp site in Serengeti, dikdik, was bieutiful landscape but poor facilities, would of like at least some water for a shower.
Simba camp site was super nice!
Down side : got food poisoning, all of our Group got very sick. Some of us miss a day of safari because of this. Lots of other people got sick too.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exhausting but Great Experience
Our Safari with Suricata was a once in a lifetime experience we enjoyed a lot and definitely did not regret! We booked the 4 day mid range safari and we travelled with our 7 year old son.
Great about this trip was:
+ Terengire Park was the best start because we saw a lot of animals on our first day already, our son was so excited
+ We spend our first day in an old open safari vehicle - it seemed like an emergency solution because no other car was free but we enjoyed this a lot and it was way cooler than the other Cars
+ Serengeti and Ngorongoro are also definitely worth the trip and offered different landscapes and animals
+ All acomodations during the Safari were awesome, Boma Lodge was so special, and we also enjoyed staying in the middle of serengeti in Tanzania Bush Camp Simba - u fortunately I forgot the Name of the last accomodation but the staff in all of them were so nice as well as the food which was amazing
+ We felt close to nature and safe and welcome all the time during the Safari
+ We spend the last 3 days with our tour guide Alawi who was super morivated, kind,
had a lot to say about Tanzania, the region and the animals and most of all was really flexible to adjust the toor to our needs - best man! Our son loved him!
What could have been improved is the organisation around the tour by Suricata:
- We did not get any information from suricata regarding our airport pick up, didn‘t get any answers the day before arrival and indeed no one was at the airport to pick us up. Everybody was very friendly and tried to help at the airport, in the end we only waited 30 minutes and it all worked out. But still this is not the experience you want travelling with a kid. An e-Mail or WhatsApp shortly before arrival would have helped to feel better.
- The first briefing we got upon arrival would indeed have been helpful before, since it had some important packing Information: Bring long clothes, a scar for dust, tip for the driver (15-20 Dollar per Person per day), and the car only has space for luggage for 3 nights, the rest of your luggage Stars at the Hotel. Here as well: An e-mail before arrival would have helped.
- The hotel for the first and last night in Arusha was awful. We stayed at SG Resort, an information we also did not get in advance. The surrounding was so loud that we could not get any sleep before and after the Safari. During our last night a staff member even knocked our door close to midnight while we were already sleeping. They had miscalculated the bill for dinner and made us pay the difference in cash in the middle of the ight at the door in our pyjamas. Don‘t stay here if you don’t want to start or finish your Safari tired!
- What was also not communicated properly in advance is that you spend hours in the car on bumpy roads to get to your game drive and to your accommodations. For us it was fine but travelling with Kids you should definitely know there will be 2-4h extra time in the car additional to the actual Safari. If you have problems with motion sickness, bring medicine
NO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Quick to respond, Probably most value for money.
We had a 5 days safari to tarangire, Serengeti, ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. We saw a lot of animals, had nice lodges and food were just fine. However, due to long distances on bad roads, I would recommend anyone to consider to fly directly to Serengeti.Or ensure having at least 2 nights stay in the park! We had lodges in Karatu and therefore we had to drive more than necessary, not to recommend. It would have been good to have one night stay before and after the safari nearby Arusha. Apart from that, the drivers try to do their best, but we are spoiled having been to both Uganda ( 2 Years ago) and Masai Mara ( 14 years ago), so we thought the safari in Tanzania was to commersialised! to many vehicles chasing the same animals...Tarangire was in that sence a better choice!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience with Our Amazing Guide Omari!
We had an absolutely amazing safari experience in Tanzania with Freeingo Safari, and a huge part of that was thanks to our wonderful guide, Omari!
From the moment Omari picked us up, he made us feel completely safe and comfortable. He is an excellent driver, always driving smoothly and carefully, which gave us a great sense of security throughout the entire trip. On top of that, he has a great sense of humor and a fun personality, making every day of our safari enjoyable.
What impressed us the most was his incredible knowledge of wildlife. Thanks to his experience, we were able to see so many amazing animals up close! He knows the animals’ behaviors, habits, and resting times extremely well. He would always recommend the best time to start our game drives and help us plan each day’s itinerary to maximize our chances of spotting wildlife.
Omari was also incredibly patient, thoughtful, and attentive throughout the journey. He always made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. His professionalism, passion for wildlife, and friendly personality truly made our safari experience special.
We couldn’t have asked for a better guide! If you’re planning a safari in Tanzania, we highly recommend Freeingo Safari, and especially Omari. He is not only a knowledgeable and experienced guide but also a genuinely wonderful person to travel with.
Thank you so much, Omari, for making our African adventure such an unforgettable experience! We will always treasure these wonderful memories!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Friendly
Moshi-Arusha trip was fantastic. I would describe it as great experience and definitely value for money.
Nelson was constantly communicating of the next step and gave us itinerary for the 4 days well in advance. He was also flexible in case we wanted to swap the plans around. His customer service is great and quite reliable from the onset.
My only recommendation would be probably to give various quotations based on Vehicle comfort and accommodation should one want to go above the budget for comfort or luxury purposes.
TW
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice
We participated in a shorter early morning tour today. The weather was a bit chilly, but we still saw a mother and baby elephant drinking and interacting by the lake, which was very heartwarming. Because the elephant was crossing the road in our direction, the guide asked us to wait patiently for them to cross. We saw them crossing the road right in front of us, which was truly a stunning sight.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful safari with minor organizational shortcomings 🦁🐘
We had a fantastic safari with many unforgettable experiences! The airport transfer went smoothly, and we were always picked up right on time.
Our safari guide, Othman, was truly excellent! He took care of providing delicious meals and did everything he could to ensure we saw as many animals as possible. Thanks to him, we were lucky enough to witness both the "Big Five" and the Great Migration—a huge thank you for that!
Unfortunately, the internal organization of the tour was not entirely optimal. We had booked a "shared safari" and were, of course, aware that participants might be staying in different accommodations. However, this was the case every single evening, and some of the accommodations were located very far apart.
As a result, we spent an extra 1–2 hours each day dropping off or picking up other participants at their respective lodges. We often arrived at our own lodge only after dark, and the next morning, we had to head out again shortly after sunrise to collect the other guests. Consequently, we had hardly any time to enjoy our own accommodation or get some rest.
For the future, we would appreciate better planning in this regard. When multiple guests are grouped together for a shared safari, it would be ideal to ensure that their accommodations are located as close to one another as possible. This would avoid unnecessarily long travel times and allow all participants to enjoy their safari even more.
Overall, it was still a wonderful experience, thanks in large part to our fantastic guide, Othman, and the impressive wildlife! However, the coordination of the accommodations could definitely be improved.
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CL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ok
We chose Meru Slopes for our 6-day budget safari after reading many excellent reviews, so we expected a well-organised and smooth experience. Overall, the safari itself was good, but our experience with the person who sold us the tour, Almanchius, was quite disappointing.
Our guide was good. He knew exactly where to take us to find the animals and we had a great time with him. He was not very talkative and gave only brief explanations, so at times he felt more like a driver than a guide, but overall we were happy with him.
Our chef was excellent. He was professional, always on time and prepared delicious food throughout the safari.
Unfortunately, communication with Almanchius before and during the trip was the biggest problem.
Even before booking, communication was not very professional. We asked for a call to get more information, but the call lasted less than five minutes and he was clearly distracted, talking while getting in and out of a car. We still decided to book because of the many positive reviews.
After paying our deposit, things became even more concerning. Almanchius stopped replying to our messages and emails, and at one point we genuinely thought we might have been scammed. Eventually, he apologised and gave us different explanations for the lack of communication.
There were also several things that should have been communicated before the safari. For example, we were never told that we would have a chef travelling with us or that we would be expected to tip him. We only found this out once the safari had started.
Before the trip, I also asked Almanchius if it would be possible to arrange a small cake or candle for my husband’s birthday. He told me it would not be a problem, so I assumed this had been arranged. However, on the day, neither the guide nor the chef knew anything about it. I contacted Almanchius again, and once again received an apology and an explanation for why it had not been arranged.
We had a similar problem with our airport transfer after the safari. We had to send several messages and reminders to get this organised. Again, we received apologies and different explanations for the delays.
To be clear, we enjoyed the safari itself and were happy with our guide and chef. The problem was the organisation and communication from the person who sold us the tour. When you are travelling internationally and have already paid for a safari, you need to be able to trust that your questions will be answered and that arrangements will actually be followed through.
Meru Slopes has good safari staff on the ground, but based on our experience, the communication and organisation from Almanchius need significant improvement.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kind, professional and respectful of wildlife.
We had a wonderful first safari experience with Savanna Sojourns Safari. Our guide was kind, professional, and attentive to our needs, while always showing great respect for the animals and their natural habitat. We appreciated his calm and considerate approach, which allowed us to observe the wildlife without disturbing it. If we had one small suggestion, it would be to share a little more enthusiasm and commentary along the way, as this could have made an already memorable experience even more exciting for first-time safari-goers. Overall, we really enjoyed the experience and would recommend Savanna Sojourns Safari.
Also the suggested lodge was great.