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Pat & Anj   –  
Australia AU
Visited: February 2025 Reviewed: Mar 15, 2025

Email Pat & Anj  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The best travel experience we’ve ever had!
5/5

We had an incredible safari experience with Samora Explorers and our absolutely awesome guide, Reggie!

We did the 6-day Best of Northern Tanzania Safari. From the beginning, Iddy was responsive, helpful and very accommodating with our booking. We had some slight date and accommodation changes, which he dealt with quickly and easily. The itinerary was so well crafted, we wished we were there for even longer. Given how much the package includes, it was fantastic value for money - basically everything is included, and all you have to pay for on top is a (very well deserved) tip for your guide, tips for staff at the accommodation you stay at, and any souvenirs you want to buy. The accommodations, service and food were also incredible.

Reggie was everything you could hope for in a guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable, funny, great at finding the animals and helped us see all we wanted to see in just the first couple of days. We got great views of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, hippos, giraffes, hyena, a serval, and even six (!!!) rhinos (and so much more)! He answered all our questions on wildlife, the environment and Tanzanian culture - and on top of that kept us laughing all day! We are so grateful to have had such a wonderful guide and could not have had a better time.

Samora has helped us fall in love with Africa, and we’re definitely looking for our next chance to go back to Tanzania, of course with Reggie and Samora!

Joie   –  
Malaysia MY
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Feb 2, 2025

Email Joie  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Wonderful and Amazing Safari
5/5

The best moment of our trip with Samora Explorers. Everything was going smooth and well, very well managed and experienced organize. Many thanks to our guide as well, he knows everything we need. I strongly recommend Samora Explorers to those who are planning to have wonderful and amazing safari trip in Tanzania.

Aditya   –  
India IN
Visited: December 2024 Reviewed: Dec 28, 2024

Email Aditya  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Excellent companion
5/5

Mr. Iddy, the tour operator was prompt and his suggestions were pretty useful to finalize the tour. Price seems to be competitive with other tour operators. Should have handled accommodation in Ndutu better.

Our tour guide Reggie was fabulous. He was punctual, well-behaved, knowledgeable, sharp eyed and accommodative. Spoke fluent English and clear communications.

We were quite lucky to sight the Big 5, Ugly 5 and various animals, especially Cheetahs, . We were able to spot Lions every single day of our tour.

Would definitely book a tour again with Mr. Iddy and Reggie. Highly recommended.

Chuck Hilarius   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: December 2024 Reviewed: Dec 16, 2024

Email Chuck Hilarius

Well experienced
4/5

Very kindly en Quick responce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thomas   –  
Germany DE
Visited: September 2024 Reviewed: Sep 28, 2024

Email Thomas  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Excellent experience with Samora Explorers
5/5

A great atmosphere from start to finish, guide Reggi top and always an open ear (a team + didn't race like other guides, you could enjoy nature & animals in a relaxed atmosphere).
The accommodation was perfectly chosen and well equipped.
Can only say WOW to this planned tour through the national parks (Serengeti, Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tangire).
Keep it up and very strong💪, of course I give it a 5/5.
Thank you for everything on our trip

Olga Stieghorst   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: July 2024 Reviewed: Jul 18, 2024

Email Olga Stieghorst  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Fantastic!!!
5/5

We booked a 5 day Safari with Samora Explorers, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and lake Manyara.
As it was our 1st Safari we didn't know what to expect and were blown away.
Iddy picked us up from the Airport and dropped us off at our accommodation.
Emidy , our guide, picked us up in the next
morning and took care of us throughout.
He has amazing driving skills, deep knowledge of wildlife, fauna and history , also about the troubles the Massai are facing, which was extremely interesting for us all.
We were very impressed by the choice of accommodation, particularly in the Serengeti tented camp, where we felt like being in a movie setting.
Also worth mentioning are the lunch breaks where we had a cooked lunch every day, instead of eating food out of a bag or box.
Having a constantly hungry 11 year old boy , this makes a big difference !
The entire experience was perfectly organized, we felt spoilt throughout the entire time and were very sad when we were dropped off at our accommodation as this incredible experience has come to an end.
Thank you to Iddy , Emidy and the entire team for making this an unforgettable experience !

Inara Lisecka   –  
Latvia LV
Visited: December 2023 Reviewed: Feb 25, 2024

Email Inara Lisecka  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Very personal and caring approach
5/5

We experienced very personal approach. The owner Iddy was very nice and welcoming. Since we are more regular tourists than experience climbers, a day before the tour, our guide Gadiel evaluated our clothing and equipment and suggested what we have to rent additionally for better experience. Gadiel and his team (in total 4 persons just for two of us!) was very helpful. One of us is vegetarian and on a gluten free diet, so the the food was prepared in a way that both of us had nice things to eat and the food very tasty as well! They even baked special gluten free bread for us on the camp kitchen! It was wonderful!
The also took care for us, so that we were well guided till the peak of Meru and back. I think that the experience of our guide Gadiel helped us to reach the peak. The approach to do in a poko poko (slowly or little by little) way was the key for the success. And we were very happy about that. This is definitely value for money tour operator.
We were also very lucky - the weather conditions were perfect for climbing, so we got a wonderful views and memories.
Thank you - Samora Explorers. Have a great adventures and happy customers!

Guo Ge   –  
China CN
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Aug 19, 2023

Email Guo Ge  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Reliable, timely reply, enthusiastic
5/5

Our guides Gadiel and Felix are very kind and helpful, always there to support me, they took very good care of me so that i could make it to the summit. The team is great, kind, joyful and trustworthy.
I spend a very pleasant time with them.

Martina   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Aug 18, 2023

Email Martina  |  20-35 years of age

Super high recommendation!!
5/5

I did a four-day hike to the top of Mount Meru with Samora Explorers. This hike was the highlight of my trip to Tanzania and exceeded all my expectations. The team was fabulous: My guide Gadiel, the chef Mapunduki, and the three porters Benjamin, Rosa, and Abraham were the best crew one could ever get to do such a hike. Once again, thank you so much if you guys read this. Asante sana!

Here are some examples of how they will care for you if you go with Samora Explorers: Gadi watched my steps and made me feel safe to hike at such a high altitude. At each moment, he was aware of all external factors (weather, track, flora, fauna, etc.) and how I dealt with them. And it was so much fun with him, too!
I am a coeliac; thus, I cannot eat gluten. Can you imagine getting the BEST gluten-free food 3500 meters above Sealevel? Mapunduki made this possible. Each day, he prepared tasty food; I didn't eat the same dish twice. The moment of the summit was incredible, but the moments when we got to eat Mapunduki's food were almost as good :D
I could go on, for example, telling how Benja brought me fresh hot ginger tea when my throat was itching or how Rosa and Abraham impressed me, carrying all our belongings up the mountain.

But the best thing is if you experience it yourself. Just contact Iddy to talk about what you would love to do. He helps you with everything. I want to go back :)

Namitha Mathews   –  
New Zealand NZ
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Aug 10, 2023

Email Namitha Mathews  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A Remarkable Tanzanian Safari with Samora Explorers and Iddy
5/5

Our recent Tanzanian safari with Samora Explorers exceeded all expectations, thanks to our fantastic tour guide and safari driver, Iddy.

What truly set Iddy apart was his attention to customer experience, passion for his work and his deep knowledge of wildlife and Tanzanian culture.

As a skilled safari driver, Iddy navigated the challenging terrains of the parks with ease, ensuring a comfortable and exciting ride throughout. His patience and expertise in positioning us to witness wildlife in their natural habitat were exceptional. We saw all the big five within the first two days of our five-day Safari.

He thoughtfully curated an unforgettable experience for us, starting with his excellent choice of accommodations that perfectly complemented the adventure.

The thoughtful additions of stocked drinks in the safari van's mini fridge and the picnic lunch hampers Iddy provided truly elevated our experience.

Iddy takes great pride in crafting a personalised and unforgettable journey. If you're seeking a top-tier Tanzanian safari, we

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