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Coste de un safari en Tanzania: presupuesto y factores de precio

El transporte de safari es una parte importante del coste del safari

El coste de un safari en Tanzania depende de la ruta, temporada, tamaño del grupo y categoría de alojamiento. Si preparas un safari en Tanzania, una de tus primeras preguntas será el precio. Esta guía detallada ayuda a comprender los posibles costes.

Los importes son ejemplos orientativos de planificación, no tarifas actuales ni un presupuesto vinculante. Confirma si cada importe es por persona, vehículo o grupo y si incluye parques, vuelos e impuestos. Usa el presupuesto fechado de tu itinerario para el total final.

Coste del safari en Tanzania: niveles de presupuesto

Al considerar el coste de un safari, el presupuesto influye en el tipo de experiencia. Sin embargo, no debe ser el único criterio. Un safari económico ofrece una experiencia distinta de uno de gama alta, sin que uno sea inherentemente mejor. Estos son los niveles de presupuesto:

Usa nuestra calculadora de costes de safari como ayuda y solicita después una propuesta para tu viaje concreto.

  • Económico: para quienes buscan la aventura del safari sin dar prioridad a alojamientos de lujo, centrándose en paisajes y fauna de Tanzania.
  • Gama media: alojamiento de calidad sin un precio elevado: campamentos de tiendas y lodges de estilo local, cómodos sin lujo excesivo.
  • Lujo: para quienes desean comodidades amplias y aceptan gastar más en confort y servicios superiores.
  • Gama alta: servicios de primera, exclusividad, alojamiento de gran lujo y observación destacada de fauna.

Costes de safaris de intereses especiales en Tanzania

Los safaris especializados responden a intereses concretos y permiten compartir experiencias con otros aficionados. Estas son algunas categorías y sus costes:

  • Safaris a pie: 1–3 días, $280–$530 por persona y día.
  • Observación de aves: 3–6 días, $600–$1.400 por persona y día.
  • Seguimiento de chimpancés: 3–4 días, $900–$1.400 por persona y día.
  • Ascensión al Kilimanjaro: 6–8 días, $550–$800 por persona y día.

Visitar los parques de Tanzania

Las entradas son solo parte del presupuesto. Las filas TANAPA siguientes son ejemplos calculados de su tarifa publicada, con 18% de IVA añadido. El Ngorongoro tiene una tarifa independiente de área de conservación. Confirma los cargos finales para tus fechas en el presupuesto.

ParqueAdulto EAC de 16 años o más (TZS)Adulto residente/expatriado en Tanzania de 16 años o más (USD)Adulto no EAC de 16 años o más (USD)Niño no EAC de 5–15 años (USD)
Ngorongoro11,80041.382.623.6
Parque Nacional de Tarangire11,80029.55917.7
Parque Nacional de Arusha11,80029.55917.7
Lago Manyara11,80029.55917.7
Monte Kilimanjaro11,80041.382.623.6
Parque Nacional del Serengeti11,80041.382.623.6
Parque Nacional de Nyerere11,80041.382.623.6
Gombe Stream11,80059.0011823.6
Ruaha5,90017.735.411.8
Montañas Mahale5,90047.294.423.6
Saadani5,90017.735.411.8
Montañas Udzungwa5,90017.735.411.8
Mikumi5,90017.735.411.8

Para Serengeti, Nyerere, Tarangire, Arusha y lago Manyara, estos ejemplos son de temporada alta, no tarifas anuales. La temporada baja publicada es del 15 de marzo al 15 de mayo. Las tarifas infantiles de residentes y EAC difieren de la columna no EAC. Acampada, concesiones, vehículos y actividades van aparte. Confirma las inclusiones.

Los menores de cinco años no pagan entrada.

Las tasas de vehículos dependen de matrícula, tara y parque. TANAPA publica, por ejemplo, TZS 35.000 antes del IVA para vehículos tanzanianos de 2.001–3.000 kg y TZS 60.000 para 3.001–7.000 kg en la mayoría de parques. Con IVA del 18% resultan TZS 41.300 y TZS 70.800. No asignes una cuota a todos los Land Cruiser: confirma vehículo y tarifa.

Ejemplos de tasas de reservas de fauna

Las tablas siguientes coinciden con las categorías del tercer anexo de los reglamentos publicados de TAWA. Los valores están en TZS tal como se imprimieron. Confirma cambios posteriores e impuestos en el presupuesto.

Reservas y Wildlife Management Areas tienen tarifas distintas. No apliques estas tablas a Burunge, Enduimet, Makao, Randilen o Ikona WMA. Para una ruta con el lago Natron, confirma zona exacta, actividades y tasas.

TASA DE CONSERVACIÓN

  • Reservas de Ikorongo, Grumeti y Maswa
Grupo de edadPor persona y día
Ciudadano de Tanzania/África Oriental (TZS)Ciudadano de fuera de África Oriental (TZS)Expatriado/residente en Tanzania (TZS)
16 años o más50,000375,000250,000
De 5 a 15 años25,000185,000125,000
Menos de 5 añosEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuita
  • Selous (concesiones especiales) y reserva de Mkungunero
Grupo de edadPor persona y día
Ciudadano de Tanzania/África Oriental (TZS)Ciudadano de fuera de África Oriental (TZS)Expatriado/residente en Tanzania (TZS)
(a) 16 años o más40,000250,000125,000
(b) De 5 a 15 años20,000125,00070,000
(c) Menos de 5 añosEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuita
  • Selous (concesiones no especiales), Pande y Kijereshi
Grupo de edadPor persona y día
Ciudadano de Tanzania/África Oriental (TZS)Ciudadano de fuera de África Oriental (TZS)Expatriado/residente en Tanzania (TZS)
(a) 16 años o más10,00050,00025,000
(b) De 5 a 15 años5,00025,00015,000
(c) Menos de 5 añosEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuita
  • Otras reservas de fauna
Grupo de edadPor persona y día
Ciudadano de Tanzania/África Oriental (TZS)Ciudadano de fuera de África Oriental (TZS)Expatriado/residente en Tanzania (TZS)
(a) 16 años o más4,00025,00015,000
(b) De 5 a 15 años2,50015,00010,000
(c) Menos de 5 añosEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuita

TASA DE SENDERISMO Y SAFARI A PIE

Grupo de edadPor persona y cada 6 horas, de 06:00 a 18:00
Ciudadano de Tanzania/África Oriental (TZS)Ciudadano de fuera de África Oriental (TZS)Expatriado/residente en Tanzania (TZS)
(a) 16 años o más10,00035,00025,000
(b) De 5 a 15 años5,00025,00020,000
(c) Menos de 5 añosEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuita

TASAS DE ACAMPADA

  • Camping público/establecido
    • Tasa individual de acampada
Grupo de edadPor persona y día
Ciudadano de Tanzania/África Oriental (TZS)Ciudadano de fuera de África Oriental (TZS)Expatriado/residente en Tanzania (TZS)
(a) 16 años o más10,00075,00050,000
(b) De 5 a 15 años5,00050,00025,000
(c) Menos de 5 añosEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuita
  • Camping especial/itinerante
  • Reservas de Ikorongo, Grumeti y Maswa
Grupo de edadPor persona y día
Ciudadano de Tanzania/África Oriental (TZS)Ciudadano de fuera de África Oriental (TZS)Expatriado/residente en Tanzania (TZS)
(a) 16 años o más50,000200,000150,000
(b) De 5 a 15 años25,000100,00075,000
(c) Menos de 5 añosEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuita
  • Camping especial en Selous (concesiones especiales) y Mkungunero
Grupo de edadPor persona y día
Ciudadano de Tanzania/África Oriental (TZS)Ciudadano de fuera de África Oriental (TZS)Expatriado/residente en Tanzania (TZS)
(a) 16 años o más40,000150,000125,000
(b) De 5 a 15 años20,00075,00060,000
(c) Menos de 5 añosEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuita
  • Camping especial en otras reservas
Grupo de edadPor persona y día
Ciudadano de Tanzania/África Oriental (TZS)Ciudadano de fuera de África Oriental (TZS)Expatriado/residente en Tanzania (TZS)
(a) 16 años o más20,00080,00060,000
(b) De 5 a 15 años10,00060,00030,000
(c) Menos de 5 añosEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuitaEntrada gratuita

TASA DE ENTRADA DE VEHÍCULOS

Categoría de taraPor díaVehículos estacionados en la reserva, por año (TZS)
Matrícula de Tanzania/África Oriental (TZS)Matrícula extranjera (TZS)
Tara de hasta 2000 kg20,000125,000150,000
Tara de 2.001–3.000 kg50,000375,000200,000
Tara de 3.001–5.000 kg75,000500,000250,000
Tara de 5.001–7.000 kg100,000750,000300,000
Tara de 7.001–10.000 kg500,0001,250,000350,000
Tractor o remolque50,000250,000150,000
Camión cisterna de combustible de hasta 10 toneladas125,000375,000500,000
Motocicleta turística10.00080,000100,000

TASA DE PERNOCTACIÓN

  • Reservas de Ikorongo, Grumeti, Maswa y Kijereshi
CategoríaPor persona y noche
Ciudadano de Tanzania/África Oriental (TZS)Ciudadano de fuera de África Oriental (TZS)Expatriado/residente en Tanzania (TZS)
Campamento de tiendas y lodge20,00075,00050,000
  • Selous (concesiones especiales) y Mkungunero
CategoríaPor persona y noche
Ciudadano de Tanzania/África Oriental (TZS)Ciudadano de fuera de África Oriental (TZS)Residente en Tanzania (TZS)
Campamento de tiendas y lodge10,00050,00030,000
  • Otras reservas de fauna
CategoríaPor persona y noche
Ciudadano de Tanzania/África Oriental (TZS)Ciudadano de fuera de África Oriental (TZS)Expatriado/residente en Tanzania (TZS)
Campamento de tiendas y lodge5,00030,00020,000

Tasas de Wildlife Management Areas

El cuarto anexo trata las WMA por separado. Para Burunge, Enduimet, Makao, Randilen e Ikona, los ejemplos de conservación para adultos por persona y día son TZS 15.000 para ciudadanos EAC, TZS 60.000 para no EAC y TZS 40.000 para residentes tanzanianos. Pernoctaciones y actividades son categorías adicionales: confirma el total.

Diferencias entre safaris de gama media, lujo y gama alta

ComponenteSafari de gama mediaSafari de lujoSafari de gama alta
AlojamientoLodges y campamentos de tiendas estándarComodidades de lujo y lodges mejoradosLodges de gama alta con servicios superiores
ComidasComidas de calidad estándarComidas de alta calidad y más variedadComidas gourmet
TransporteVehículos privados de safari 4×4Vehículos privados de safari 4×4Vehículos privados de safari 4×4
GuíasGuías profesionales de safariGuías profesionales de safariGuías profesionales de safari
Observación de faunaSafaris en vehículo de día completoSafaris en vehículo de día completoSafaris en vehículo de día completo
ActividadesLimitadasMás ampliasAdaptadas a preferencias personales
ServicioAutoservicioAutoservicioServicio personalizado
Tipo de safariTotalmente privadoTotalmente privadoTotalmente privado

Costes según los circuitos de safari

Los costes cambian según el circuito. Tanto el norte como el sur ofrecen experiencias destacadas:

  • Circuito norte: incluye Serengeti, Tarangire y lago Manyara. Parte de Arusha y su coste total empieza en $1.200.
  • Circuito sur: incluye parques como Nyerere y Ruaha. Parte de Dar es Salaam y su coste comienza en $1.000.
  • Circuito oeste: incluye Gombe Stream, Mahale y Katavi. Por su lejanía, los safaris empiezan en $1.500.

Costes por parque nacional

  • Safari Serengeti: $180–$650 por persona y día.
  • Safari Serengeti de 2 días: desde $750 (gama media), $1.250 (lujo).
  • Safari Serengeti de 3 días: desde $1.650 (gama media), $1.850 (lujo).
  • Safari Ngorongoro: $300–$900 por persona y día.
  • Safari Ngorongoro de 1 día: desde $300.
  • Safari Ngorongoro de 2 días: desde $495.
  • Safari Ngorongoro de 3 días: desde $800.
  • Safari Tarangire: $360–$900 por persona y día.
  • Safari Tarangire de 1 día: desde $260.
  • Safari Tarangire de 2 días: desde $460.
  • Safari Tarangire de 3 días: desde $800.
  • Safari lago Manyara: $280–$860 por persona y día.
  • Safari lago Manyara de 1 día: desde $280.
  • Safari lago Manyara de 2 días: desde $580.
  • Safari lago Manyara de 3 días: desde $720.
  • Parque Nacional de Arusha: $180–$260 por persona y día.
  • Safari Arusha de 1 día: desde $195.
  • Safari a caballo de 4 días en Arusha: desde $4.500.
  • Ruta en bicicleta de 1 día al Parque Nacional de Arusha: desde $260.

Costes de distintos paquetes en Tanzania

Factores que influyen en el coste

  1. Duración: los safaris largos cuestan más.
  2. Número de parques: cada parque tiene entrada.
  3. Tipo de viaje: el lujo cuesta más que la modalidad económica.
  4. Vuelos internos: añaden coste y son necesarios para parques remotos.
  5. Número de personas: los grupos reducen el coste por persona.
  6. Época: la temporada alta cuesta más que la baja.
  7. Extras: actividades como los globos añaden coste.

Tanzania ofrece safaris para distintos presupuestos y preferencias. Comprender estos factores ayuda a planificar una experiencia memorable dentro de tu presupuesto.

Precios de actividades adicionales

Participar en actividades complementa el safari en Tanzania. Disfruta de caminatas con ranger armado, fotografía, aves, safari nocturno en Tarangire o Manyara, vuelos en globo en el Serengeti, Ruaha y Tarangire, y visitas culturales a pueblos de Tanzania.

Estos son los detalles de las actividades adicionales más populares y sus costes.

ACTIVIDADCOSTE INICIAL EN USD POR DÍA
Safaris a pie en la naturaleza60$
Globo aerostático580$
Safari nocturno150$
Viajes de fotografía profesional1,500$
Observación de aves350$
Paseos en canoa o barco60$
Visitas culturales50$
Seguimiento de chimpancés1,500$

Costes adicionales durante el safari en Tanzania

Al preparar tu safari, estos otros gastos pueden influir en el coste total:

Coste del visado

Las tasas y la elegibilidad dependen de nacionalidad y categoría. El visado ordinario estándar cuesta USD 50, entradas múltiples USD 100, tránsito USD 30 y negocios USD 250, con condiciones específicas. No supongas que todos pueden obtenerlo al llegar. Comprueba nacionalidad, requisitos de autorización y vía correcta de solicitud con Inmigración de Tanzania antes de viajar.

TIPOS DE VISADOTASAS EN USD
Visado turístico50$
Visado de entradas múltiples100$
Visado de tránsito30 USD
Visado de negocios250$

Propinas y gratificaciones

En general, las propinas en Tanzania rondan $15–$20 al día. No son obligatorias, pero el personal las agradece. Algunos alojamientos tienen cajas de propinas en recepción para repartirlas entre el equipo. En el Kilimanjaro incluyen cocinero, guías, porteadores y personal de apoyo del trekking.

Coste de comidas y bebidas

Los itinerarios publicados de Kilidove incluyen pensión completa: desayuno, almuerzo y cena, también en las estancias de Zanzíbar indicadas. No significa automáticamente bebidas todo incluido. Revisa agua potable y otras bebidas en las inclusiones; bebidas y actividades no incluidas son extras. Los precios del bar varían por alojamiento: confírmalos allí.

Recuerdos y regalos para llevar a casa

Durante el safari encontrarás pequeñas tiendas de recuerdos para tus seres queridos. Los artículos pueden costar desde $1 hasta $1.000 o más, según elección, calidad y producto. Puedes comprar tanzanita u otra joyería local para recordar el viaje.

Vuelos a Tanzania

Los vuelos internacionales son otro factor importante del coste. Hay conexiones directas desde Países Bajos, Francia, Suiza y lugares como Dubái, Omán o Catar. Nairobi, Kenia, y Addis Abeba, Etiopía, ofrecen conexiones a aeropuertos como Kilimanjaro, Zanzíbar o Dar es Salaam. Desde Estados Unidos puede haber una o dos conexiones, normalmente en Europa u Oriente Medio.

El coste medio depende de aerolínea, clase, época y frecuencia de viaje con tu compañía preferida.

Por ejemplo, un viaje de ida y vuelta desde Estados Unidos con Delta, KLM o asociadas puede costar desde $1.500. Desde muchas ciudades europeas, KLM, Air France y asociadas ofrecen billetes de unos $800. Estos precios pueden facilitar el viaje a Tanzania.

Llegada al aeropuerto

Entre las compañías que conectan Tanzania están Air France/KLM/Delta, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airways, Qatar, Emirates, Lufthansa/Edelweiss y Oman Air. La variedad permite elegir según necesidades y preferencias.

Costes de transporte en safari

El transporte principal suele ser un jeep 4×4 adaptado a terrenos y sabanas africanas. A menudo de fabricación japonesa y transformados localmente, estos vehículos están preparados para las condiciones del safari. Su coste influye en el presupuesto. Estos son costes diarios aproximados por grupo de hasta seis personas:

  • Traslados de aeropuerto: desde Kilimanjaro o Arusha a hoteles de Arusha: $60–$80.
  • Tarifa diaria de safari: $250–$300 al día.
  • Vehículo abierto: $250–$350 al día, normalmente para recorridos dentro de parques.

Hay vehículos con techo elevable para observar fauna y modelos totalmente abiertos usados exclusivamente para recorridos en los parques.

Sobre el Autor
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George Joseph

Escritor experto y escalador especializado en el Kilimanjaro y safaris en Tanzania. Como director ejecutivo de Kilidove Tours, combino experiencia de aventura de primera mano con un profundo conocimiento para crear contenido inspirador sobre trekking de montaña y exploración de vida salvaje en Tanzania.

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A life-time experience We were on a family trip to Tansania and through a recommendation for a Safari operator we got in contact with Kilidove. And what can I say: Right from the moment Sam, our guide for the first week, picked us up at Kilimanjaro Airport, we were complety immersed. And yes, we were tourists, but never really feeled like, but more as guests, with Sam beeing the perfect host - a true lover of the animals and nature, an excellent driver and very attentive and open to share his experiences.
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Incredible people! Trip of a lifetime! Kilidove is incredible!! We did the 6 day machame route on Kilimanjaro followed by a 4 day safari followed by 4 days in Zanzibar. The accommodations were amazing, the people were even better and we are both vegan and gluten free and they were able to accommodate (even on the mountain while camping). I cannot say enough good things about this company!! For the trek up Kili our chief guide was Colman and he was so kind, funny, and caring. Because of him we both had a successful and pleasurable experience summiting. He is an excellent guide! For our safari we had Jackson and we saw the big 5 plus every other animal you could think of. He was an excellent safari guide. We had one small hiccup on the trip in Zanzibar with a city tour that got cut a bit short. Notified the company and they were extremely apologetic, comped our dinner for the next 3 nights (which was completely unnecessary but much appreciated) and given a new tour guide for the next day. The trip then ran flawlessly. They most definitely made it right! They are amazing. I recommend kilidove to anyone and everyone for all your Africa adventures!!
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Best safari tour ever! We booked our honey moon with Kilidove and it was the best experience ever!We were super lucky to get Bony as our guide and he couldn’t have been better!!The overall experience was great, they care about sustainability and our guide was super respectful to wilde life!! 10/10 experience.Everything was well organized (transport, hotels, foods, itinerary) we didn’t have to worry about anything… only enjoying!
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Perfect job, and very trustful company to climb Kilimanjaro in a 6 people group Activity: climbing Kilimanjaro.We climbed Kilimanjaro in 7 days by the Machame road.Group of 6 people, with 3 guides 1 chef, 1 waiter and 18 porters (3/pax), which is the norm. Everything went well and we succeeded in our quest to the summit. The guides and all the Tanzanian people with us have been amazing, helpful, and nice ... Considering the lack of comfort and the difficulty of the ascension, we consider that they did a perfect job with the cooperation and the advice. Asante for everything you made for us, to make the dream coming true!!
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Mr. Bonny at Kilidove is Amazing! We had Mr. Bonny from Kilidove pick us up from our Arusha hotel and serve as a private guide for 3 nights in the Seregenti, and our return trip back to Arusha. Mr. Bonny was an incredible guide! He was so knowledgable about all the animals and everything we saw on our safari. It was clear how much he loved the animals and at home he was in the Serengeti, having grown up right outside the park. He was able to spot animals so far in the distance, and find the elusive leopard in the tree that no one else could find. Mr. Bonny was engaging, kind and an absolute pleasure to spend time with. It truly was sad to say goodbye to him. I have to also note that Mr. Bonny was a very safe driver. When driving to/from Arusha, we were stunned by the number of safari vehicles speeding by us on the unsafe and rocky dirt roads. Driving in Tanzania is not for the faint of heart, as we witnessed a few accidents, including some cows being hit by a public bus. We were so grateful to him and would highly recommend!
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Best safari experience! We spent our honeymoon in Tanzania for a 9 day safari trip in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro national parks and it probably was the most incredible experience we had so far. The booking process was really comfortable and easy, Lisa answered all of our questions quickly and made the safari fit to all our wishes (not leaving the set budget out of mind).We especially want to thank our guide, Sam, for the amazing trip that was mostly his merit. He went above and beyond to ensure we got the most out of our trip. He had a profunde knowledge of all the locations and the wildlife and knew where the best spots for watching wildlife were. No wishes remained unfulfilled. Besides that, Sam was incredibly nice and a great (and hilarious) company during the long car rides. Everybody getting to do a safari trip with him can call themselves lucky!Thank you so much to the whole team, asante sana!
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Superb in every way. Highly recommended and without hesitation! Choose Kilidove for the experience of a lifetime! We contacted Kilidove after an online search to find a company that could plan a month-long itinerary including Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania ending in Zanzibar to celebrate my 60th birthday. We received back a professionally presented proposal which we were delighted to find was a privately guided tour. Our only essential requirement was to see the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, but the proposal was comprehensive and varied including safaris as well as cultural experiences. We had to book our own international flights, apply for necessary visas and get certain vaccinations ourselves, but everything else was taken care of without a single hiccup. We stayed in a variety of accommodations from 5-star hotels and lodges to tented camps and they all enhanced our adventure in different ways. The main guides and drivers, Duncan, George and Boni were all professional, dedicated and enthusiastic. Our stand out experiences were obviously meeting the gorillas high up in the mountain in Rwanda, seeing the elusive leopard up a tree in Kenya, spending 90 minutes alone with a lion family complete with four cubs by a water hole in the Serengeti and two hours hunting with the Hadzabe tribe in Tanzania. There were many more, the cheetahs close up in the Maasai Mara and the hot air balloon ride, the many different bird species including huge flocks of flamingos and pelicans, the Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi, the Genocide Memorial in Kigali, the cycling tour of Mto Wa Mbu, I could write a book! It was a very active holiday so it was nice to just chill out in Zanzibar for five days at the end. Everything was organised by the incredible Lisa Adams who was there to help with any questions via WhatsApp or email throughout the planning process and after we had arrived in East Africa. We were told there are 300+ safari companies in Arusha where she is based and for sure, without hesitation, we would highly recommend Kilidove to anyone. They were superb in every way. As well as that I have now clocked up my 87th country worldwide and my 13th African country. Thank you Kilidove for everything!
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A memorable outstanding safari to Kenya and Tanzania , Hakuna Matata We just came back from a wonderful , well planned and organized safari to Kenya and Tanzania for 12 days and with an additional 5 days in Zanzibar from October 6th to October 23rd 2023. We really want to thank Lisa Adams who helped us plan and coordinate this memorable, private safari and leisure time in these countries. We had marvelous, respectful , reliable and so knowledgeable guides and drivers. First, Kelvin Vinkar from Dove Africa, the sister company in Kenya, was on time at the airport and despite the fact that we missed our connection with Qatar airlines, everything turned out quite well with the airlines personnel and we were on time for our schedule to go to our first park Amboseli and to Kibo safari lodge for two nignts. Perfect, we had game drives on both days that were unbelievable with the Kilimandjaro that was so clear. We were able to see so many species of animals such as girafes, elephants, zebras, Thomson's gazelles ,antilopes, impalas, waterbucks, cheetahs and lions with all their beauty and living environment. The Kibo lodge was very comfortable with beautiful views of the Kilimanjaro. We continued our itinary to lake Nakuru, 9 hours of driving and stopping at the incredible Great Rift valley. We were so happy to visit the park as we saw 2 rhinoceros, mother and baby , we were at our 4 th big 5 already . We were a bit late to arrive at the Ziwa Bush Lodge that seemed to be very nice, so quiet and peaceful, the staff accomodated us so nicely for one night, The next morning we left for the Maassai Mara reserve and Olengoti eco lodge at Narok at the Talek river . What a reception on arrival we got by all the staff, an incredible 2 days , having breakfast and dinner with the hippopotams and crocrodiles and beautiful and memorable game drive to the awesome Maassai Mara reserve , The plains are so beautiful and the animals are incredible. We were able to visit a Maassai village near the camp, memorable time with these beautiful people and children. We learned so much of their culture and habits. Kelvin with his calm and patience drove us safely for 5 hours through massai mara reserve to the border of Tanzania. We didn't have trouble to pass the border and customs and Bonnie , Boniphace Sospiter our incredible guide for Tanzania was already waiting for us for the take over. We were heading to the Serengeti park north side to Gnu migration camp. We were the only visitors , what a service we had . With a little of rain but a real blessing as David said. Marvelous meals and attention from the staff, We already start with a game drive that was so wonderful in Serengeti parks with all the beautiful Gnus and Zebras and the next morning a leopard our 5th big five that was missing so far, Bonnie was so knowledgeable, sensitive , very helpful and very accomodating to all our needs and ensure we see animals in all their behaviors of calm or hunting. He ensure in every camp that we always had our lunch to all game drives on long days. We loved so much all the Mawe lodges that we visit along our itinary in Serengeti and Norongoro crater, Karatu and Tarangire national parks. All the teams and personel of the Mawe lodges are so welcoming, so nice and so handsome . We loved everyone we met. Bonnie drove us to the airport after 7 days of intense safari games but so memorable in the savanah . We flew for internal flight to Zanzibar with flight link and other driver Luqman was waiting for us, and drove us to Tembo hotel, in Stonetown, so beautiful and confortable on the beach with a wonderful view of the port. The next morning we were able to have a visit of stone town that was very interesting to learn the history and culture, the big market. We could visit the Freddy Mercury museum. After we left for Pongwe beach hotel for 4 days that concluded in peace and rest at the marvelous beach and resort with excellent cuisine. We will always remember this wonderful trip of East Africa and Zanzibar and we are so happy to have chosen Kilidove safari and tours for planning the trip as everything went so well , so safely and so well organized and the choices of the lodge or camp were so confortable and we ate everywhere so well with an outstanding service with amazing staff. Thank you to every one we met in this incredible journey and you will always remain in our hearts. Hakuna Matata. Louise and Serge from Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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"Bucket List Brilliance" We 6 Seasoned Safari Enthusiasts were blown away by The Serengeti Experience. The best decision was adopting Kilidove Tours to hang it all together. Lisa, your Admin. Management was perfect. (even to the extent of organizing a Birthday Party Cake in the Bush). Then there was our Driver/Guide and Friend Bonny, You are simply "The Best".Asante-sana. Derek Fay (Cape Town).
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5 Stars isn't high enough for Kilidove Tours My husband and I have recently returned from a 15-day private adventure designed and carried out by Kilidove Tours and Safaris. From start to finish this trip was planned and executed flawlessly thanks to the amazing team at Kilidove. On a scale from one to ten, they deserve a fifteen! I could write pages about our experience, but I will try to hit the highlights. From the first contact a year before our trip, Lisa Adams (Kilidove’s operations manager) responded to every question in a series of emails ranging from possible itineraries to vehicle maintenance. The result was the perfect trip that addressed every wish and concern on our list- safari start day in case of travel delays, safari locations, cultural experiences, snorkeling, and a beach retreat. Our safari guide mentioned several times how impressed he was with our personalized itinerary.Eleven months passed between the date we booked our trip and our departure for Tanzania. During that time whenever a question came up, I would send an email off to Kilidove and Lisa would respond immediately. We received guidance on packing lists, luggage limits, visa requirements, and availability of health services. All this information allowed us to be well prepared for our Tanzanian adventure.Once in Tanzania, each person we encountered did everything they could to make us feel at home and worked tirelessly to ensure we had the best experience possible. All the accommodations were clean and comfortable ranging from the Mawe tent lodges to the Zanzibar beach resort. Meals were tailored to an American/European pallet and the greatest care was taken to provide safe water and food in order to prevent any illness. Our drivers and safari guide were the most amazing people. The range of skills they possessed took us by surprise. They are professional drivers, multi-linguists, cultural ambassadors, and wildlife experts. Each one asked us what our wishes and desires were for our trip and work tirelessly to make sure we didn’t leave Tanzania disappointed. Above all they were warm and friendly people with whom we shared many laughs and special experiences. We are forever grateful to Johnson our Arusha guide, Luqman our Zanzibar guide, Habib our Stone Town guide and most importantly Samson our safari guide who showed us more of Tanzania then we could ever have imagined. Thank you all for your hospitality and kindness.Finally, I want to thank Lisa and everyone on the Kilidove team that made our dream vacation a reality. I know during our fifteen-day adventure she kept tabs on us, either through direct contact with me or one of our guides. She was always one step ahead of us making sure that transitions from one part of the trip to the next ran smoothly. I hope that I can return to Tanzania one day and I look forward to that time when we can work together once again.