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Mariana
PT
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 10, 2024
Email Mariana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible experience with a few caveats
It’s clear that the money paid for park entry fees gets 'lost' in the hands of the government, which fails to attract more tourism precisely because it doesn’t create better conditions outside the parks. It’s a shame to see that a country like Tanzania isn’t more developed, especially when tourists contribute so much through park entry fees.
A clear example… The minimum wage in Tanzania is less than €60, yet a foreign tourist or visitor staying at a camp inside Serengeti National Park during
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peak season pays around €150 per adult for every 24 hours.Is it worth it? IT’S ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT! But at the same time, we understand that tourists are mainly helping the Tanzanian government get 'easy money,' because outside the parks, we see that nothing is being done to improve the quality of life.
When it comes to the tour agencies that organize these safaris, we encounter another 'system' designed to enrich the owners, while asking tourists to cover the salaries of the guide and support staff.
As a European, I’m not accustomed to tipping culture, and I don’t agree with it. If I pay for a safari, I expect to be paying for EVERYTHING… including a fair wage for the guide, the chef, and anyone assigned by the company to the safari. One day before starting the safari, we received
a document guide on the 'tip' we were expected to give at the end of the safari to our guide, cook, and other staff members.
According to the document, each person was expected to tip the guide $25 per day. Do you know the salary that the company I chose pays the guide? $25 per day! And this amount (the $25 that the company pays the guide) is the same whether it’s a low-budget safari or a luxury safari where tourists easily pay around €2000–€3000 per person for the experience. Is that fair? It doesn’t seem so to me.
That being said, I have to say that I loved the experience... but I wish Tanzania would start to understand that it needs to build a better infrastructure, and that starts with using the money that tourists leave in the country to improve the conditions within the country itself.
Priska
CH
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 6, 2024
Email Priska | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful holiday
We had a perfect holiday in Tanzania. Started with 2 days Stone Town (Zanzibar) then headed for a safari to Serengeti and Ngororo, followed by a beach holiday in Zanzibar. The wildlife was extraordinary, the beach was beautiful, the people were so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a perfect family holiday.
Elisangela Souza da Silva
BR
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 6, 2024
Email Elisangela Souza da Silva | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania, the parks and reserves were one of the most incredible natural places I've ever seen.
Tanzania, the parks and reserves were one of the most incredible natural places I've ever seen.
John Anderson
GB
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 5, 2024
Email John Anderson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful destination, culture and people surrounded by spectacular wildlife.
Fantastic time with Bujo tours who created real memories for our family in Tanzania. We were a family of 5 (including 3 teenagers 13 to 15) travelling from London in October 2024. We had 3 days including River, Game Drive and Walking and couldn’t have asked for a better experience in a beautiful country full of fantastic people. We saw everything Elephants, Lions, Zebra, Hippo, Impala, Hyenas, Hogs and so many more animals and Birds, too many to list. The weather was fantastic high 20s everyday. Go and enjoy. Thanks guys. The Anderson’s UK.
Jocelyn Castonguay
CA
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 4, 2024
Email Jocelyn Castonguay | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing to see so many different animals in the wild and to experience the beautiful scenery.
Our 8 day tour in Tanzania was absolutely wonderful! Great seeing many different animals in the wild and the scenery was incredible. Our tour guide was very careful with his driving when we went high and around some bends. I do not like heights but I was comfortable with his driving. The Arusha Farm House is a beautiful place to stay, with a swimming pool, lovely surroundings and very good food.
Janice Verhoeven
CA
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 4, 2024
Email Janice Verhoeven | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awestruck
I cannot rave enough about my four day safari in Tanzania. My husband and I visited Serengeti National Park as well as Ngorongoro Crater in September. We booked the safari with Habari Adventures (also hiked Mount Kilimanjaro with the same tour company) and cannot say enough good things about both the safari and Habari. The guide was very knowledgeable about the animals as well as respectful by keeping enough distance so as not to disturb. The vast size of the parks and the number of animals we were able to view is indescribable. We were lucky to see the big five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and African buffalo) along with numerous species of both animals and birds.
We stayed at two lodges within the parks and both facilities were amazing. All of the staff were warm and welcoming! I also liked both lodges were small and blended with the environment Food and atmosphere also great.
As a whole, I loved Tanzanian and would really love to return to explore more areas of the country.
Paul Grimaldi
GB
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 3, 2024
Email Paul Grimaldi | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A fascinating and friendly country with all you could want from a safari holiday.
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a friendly guide with an encyclopaedic knowledge of all the fauna and flora and a proximity to most of the animals that was well beyond our expectations with perfect logistics throughout. We particularly enjoyed our ‘luxury’ picnic lunches with hot food, wine and proper plates etc. while many other groups were unpacking their cardboard packed lunches. And all for less money than half the time with a tour group based in the West - and ours was a ‘private’ tour. For ‘mid-range’ accommodation we were very happy; huge beds, plenty of space, nice en-suite facilities and a balcony in all the lodges and camps. More money spent on this would have been unnecessary since they were just overnight stays after long days. I’d advise if you have more money to spend - stay longer! I would also add that Tanzania is clearly a country of talent and enterprise. Souvenir items were more expensive than anticipated - although bargaining is the name of the game. But there is considerable artistry and with dollars to spend, one can purchase some beautiful things. We are recommending Tanzania to all our friends that express an interest in a safari and recommending Safari Soles as their tour company.
James Heald
AU
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 3, 2024
Email James Heald | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The wildlife is spectacular
I did a safari across the Serengetti. The accommodations and food was first rate and I saw some amazing animals including 2 black Rhinos. This is a tour that everyone should take in their lifetime
Harry S
AU
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 2, 2024
Email Harry S | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommended.
2 family travelling together - kids in school holidays. Has the perfect experience.
Saw the big 5 and the wildebeest river crossing.
Lion king adventures picked a is from airport and dropped us back for our flight - everything in-between was taken care of. Luxurious accommodation even in the middle of Serengeti. They were flexible to accomodate our needs.
Our guides were excellent. Would ask for them again
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Barbara
DE
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 2, 2024
Email Barbara | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazon country, well organized and stunning safari. safari. Zanzibar is very beautiful as well.
The safari trip was great and the travel to Zanzibar as well. Everxthing went well and we really enjoyed the trip. The people are very friendly. The only disadvantage is the ongoing talking on every beach in Zanzibar in order to sell stuff, trips etc.