Reviews

"I was impressed with the operator before I even left the country. Chislon, my coordinator, was able to accommodate me to make a unique itinerary. I am 18 and traveling alone, so it was really difficult to find safari coordinators willing to work with my budget, and most dismissed me. My guide and driver, Eddie, was knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and hilarious! He kept me laughing the entire trip. Traveling alone, I was apprehensive about who my guide would be because I knew I’d be with that person for five days as my only company. With Freddie, my company couldn’t have been better."

"Being with a smaller operator was great because we were in a vehicle by ourselves. Our guide, Antoine, and our cook, Abou, were excellent. Antoine was very knowledgeable and experienced about the different game parks we traveled to. Abou is an excellent cook and very personable. The food was tasty, healthy, and hearty – we were never hungry. The sales department was the low point. Our sales rep was not timely with all the information we needed to prepare for the trip. For instance, I didn’t know the safari started in Arusha until after several discussions about the itinerary. Had I known, I would have booked tickets to Kilimanjaro instead of Dar Es Salaam. All that being said, we ended up having a great time."Operator Response: "We thank Samuel for his feedback and are pleased that he had an enjoyable safari. We will ensure all clients are aware of the start point of their safari in the future."

"We were lucky enough to travel for two weeks to Tanzania with this company. The staff were amazing – everyone from the director to the driver was friendly, helpful, and extremely efficient. The team worked with us to achieve our needs and desires, and the Southern tour was exactly what we wanted. We visited Selous Game Reserve, Kilwa Seaside, and Mikindani Bay. The accommodations were excellent, and we felt safe despite initial concerns about paying a deposit to an unknown company. We highly recommend this company for a trustworthy and rewarding experience."

"What a fantastic deal! I had a chef and a driver and a big 4x4 just for me! The parks visited were teeming with wildlife, and the driver, Fredy, was attentive and very competent. He was amazing and could spot game from phenomenal distances. Camping on the Serengeti was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The facilities in the camping grounds are okay, the toilets suffer

"The amount we saw and experienced in the six days of this camping tour was really amazing. We went to National Parks with differing vegetation and animals, and the climate varied from tropical to sub-arctic. Campsites were mostly fine, with one exception in the Serengeti – the very popular Pimbi camp, which had over 70 people, two long-drop toilets, and no water supply. We moved to Tumbili camp, which was a vast improvement. The tour staff taught us two rousing Tanzanian songs. Thank you!"

"From picking us up at a different airport to getting our lost baggage up to us after we had already started climbing, the tour operator really saved the day. The customer service was incredible throughout the trip, and we were able to create a very customized itinerary for our limited timeframe. As someone who only goes on one vacation per year, I can promise that you won’t regret choosing them."

We spent a week traveling with this tour company—three and a half days on safari in the Northern Circuit of Tanzania and three days exploring Zanzibar. They arranged the entire safari and accommodation in Zanzibar on our behalf, custom-made to our itinerary, at a cut-rate price. We couldn’t find a better package deal anywhere, and the services they offered were superb. The safari guide was knowledgeable and skilled, and we had our own private jeep. The accommodation exceeded expectations, and the pre-arranged transfers at the airports proved to be reliable. A brilliant service for a brilliant price. Highly recommended!

"Just a few thoughts about our recent safari tour. Despite the initial pricing problem, I must say that the whole tour was very enjoyable, although not cheap. Very good and professional was the tour planning and the perfect logistics with dedicated personal involvement of Mwanaid. The transit hotels in Nairobi and Arusha were good and met the expected standard. The 'Kigongori Mobile Camp' was good, and all of us enjoyed the stay. This was also due to the pleasant camp crew and their personal touch. This includes our driver, John, who proved to be very experienced in finding the animals. The category 'luxury camp' is probably a bit on the high side, but we enjoyed it very much. 'Katavi Palahala' camp was definitely more on the luxury side. Management and staff were pleasant, and together with the good driver, made our stay a success. In both camps, we had the privilege to be more or less the only guests, so all the attention was directed to us. Lupita Island Resort was a memory of colonial luxury days – beautiful, different, and enjoyable. The resort management was professional, and the accommodation was something to remember. I also like to mention the well-organized air services and their experienced pilots. The good variety of food and drinks in all camps was plenty and tasty. All in all, a safari tour to remember, especially all those people who made it a success. Our special thanks go to Mwanaid."

"They provided a thoroughly enjoyable safari. Although I was nervous booking and transferring money overseas, to our pleasant surprise, everything went according to plan, including the arrangement of pre- and post-safari accommodation at the Impala Hotel in Arusha. We had a comfortable vehicle, and our tent was great – a very good size and kept us dry through storms, night after night. Apollo was our guide/driver and was extremely knowledgeable and proficient. He had to do some very challenging four-wheel driving owing to a lot of rain and got us through every time without a hitch (others were not so lucky!). We saw so much wildlife right up close and personal, including the Big 5 – and he was so patient when we just wanted to spend ages watching nature at its best. Our cook, Bereggi (sorry, I have no idea how he spells it?), was excellent also, providing absolutely fabulous meals!! The two of them made a trip to remember! Overall, it was an excellent 8 days which allowed us to see the best of what Tanzania can offer on safari."

"This was a wonderful experience for my first time in Africa! Jane helped me customize the tour, and the accommodations were superb. Simon, the safari guide, was 'simply the best' at being at the right time and right place for game viewing and for his informative comments and knowledge of the area."