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Elisabeth   –  
Austria AT
Visited: August 2025 Reviewed: Aug 24, 2025

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

Great Safari with Perfect Organisation and Kind Personal Support, Great Mount Meru climb
5/5

We Booked 11 days with wilderness insight Safari for Mont Meru climbing and 5day Safari. Both was really Great, all our Special requests were considerd. We had successfull Mount Meru climbing considering our request for a day climbing on Summer (which i really can recommend!!!) with a loveley Team, very Kind Guides and Great meals. Our Safari (Tarangire, serengeti, Ngorogoro Crater) with John was wonderful. He tried to find all animals and succeded, and gave us very detailed Information about everything. The selected lodges were Great and also the meals on Tour were loveley. I really can Highly recommend John and the whole Team of wilderness insight Safari.

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Reply from Wilderness Insights Safaris
Posted on Sep 5, 2025

Dear Elisabeth,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! 🌿 We’re delighted to hear that both your Mount Meru climb and safari were everything you hoped for. It means a lot to us that our team could meet your special requests and make your adventure so memorable. John and the entire crew will be very happy to know their efforts, knowledge, and kindness made a difference for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable adventures in Tanzania! 🦁🏔️✨

Avishay   –  
Israel IL
Visited: September 2025 Reviewed: Sep 13, 2025

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

Unforgettable safari with Wildness Insights—great planning by John and amazing guide Shedrack
5/5

We booked our safari with John from Wildness Insights Safaris, and the entire planning and organization process with him was smooth and easy. He was always available for any question and responded clearly and professionally. We felt we could truly rely on him, and even when challenges arose along the way, he always did his best to assist.

When we arrived, we met our guide, Shedrack. The experience with him was outstanding. He is a very kind and welcoming person, with extensive knowledge, deep passion for his profession, and genuine love for his country. He was eager to share his knowledge with us, making our journey even more meaningful. We always felt in good hands with him—he was attentive to our needs, gave immediate responses, and made great efforts to ensure we had the best possible safari experience.

We warmly recommend Wildness Insights Safaris

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Reply from Wilderness Insights Safaris
Posted on Oct 4, 2025

Dear Avishay,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with Wilderness Insights Safaris. I’m so glad to hear that the planning process went smoothly and that you felt supported every step of the way. It was a real pleasure assisting you in creating your safari adventure.

I’m especially happy to know that Shedrack made your safari such a memorable experience. He truly is a passionate and knowledgeable guide, and I’ll be sure to share your kind words with him — it will mean a lot to him and our whole team.

We sincerely appreciate your warm recommendation and hope to welcome you back one day for another unforgettable journey in Tanzania!

Anna   –  
Austria AT
Visited: August 2025 Reviewed: Sep 18, 2025

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

Our amazing experience with Wilderness Insights Safaris
5/5

My family and I hiked Mount Meru and went on a safari with Wilderness Insights Safaris.
From the beginning, we had a few special requests: We wanted to do a day summit on Mount Meru instead of the usual night summit. We also wanted to spend the nights in the order Mirakamba Hut – Saddle Hut – Saddle Hut instead of the usual route of Mirakamba Hut – Saddle Hut – Mirakamba Hut. John accommodated all of these requests and planned and implemented everything exactly as we had imagined.

Mount Meru
The hike up Mount Meru was beautiful – you cross different climatic zones, and we saw water buffalo, warthogs, many monkeys, and even giraffes along the way.
John's team was very friendly, and the two guides took excellent care of us. The food was also very good: every morning we had eggs, toast, porridge, and pancakes. For lunch and dinner, we always had soup, a meat dish with a side dish, salad, fruit for dessert, and hot water for tea. In addition, we were given warm water for washing every day after hiking.
On summit day, unlike all the other groups, we set off at 7 a.m. instead of midnight, at our request. This meant we were able to enjoy a stunning sunrise with Kilimanjaro in the background before breakfast. On the way up, our two guides and the summit porter took excellent care of us: They took our backpacks when someone was exhausted and took as many breaks as we needed. Once at the summit, we were completely alone and were able to enjoy the view for 30 minutes in peace, soak up the sun, and eat our snacks.

Safari: We did the safari with John himself. He was already waiting for us at the hotel when we arrived from Mount Meru and gave us a briefing on how the safari would proceed. On the first day of the safari, he picked us up from our hotel on time. The car was great and very clean (John also vacuumed it every day after the safari, etc.). The car also had a cooler with water, Coke, Coke Zero, white wine, and red wine. For the safari itself, we went to Tarangire, Serengeti, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. We saw an incredible number of animals—far more than I ever could have imagined. John made this already magical experience 100 times better: he explained a lot, had an answer to every question, was extremely knowledgeable about where to find which animals (we saw all of the Big 5), and somehow always managed to get us the best spot among all the safari vehicles, thus providing the best view of the animals. The food on the safari was also much better than expected: most of the other safari groups had boxed lunches, which I also expected. But John brought thermal dishes, which the hotel refilled every day, so we had hot (very good) food for lunch every day. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed Mount Meru and the safari. Both were unforgettable experiences, made even better by John's personable manner, experience, and planning. I highly recommend Wilderness Insights Safaris to everyone.

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Reply from Wilderness Insights Safaris
Posted on Oct 4, 2025

Dear Anna,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such an amazing and detailed review! It was truly a pleasure to organize your Mount Meru hike and safari adventure, and I’m so happy to hear that everything—from the special route requests to the wildlife experiences—turned out exactly as you had hoped.

Your appreciation means a lot to me and the entire Wilderness Insights Safaris team. We always aim to provide a personalized experience for every guest, so knowing that your family enjoyed both the mountain and safari journey in comfort and peace makes us very proud.

I’ll be sure to share your kind words with our guides, cooks, and support crew who helped make your adventure memorable. Thank you again for choosing us and for your wonderful recommendation. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Tanzania one day for another unforgettable journey!

Franzi   –  
Germany DE
Visited: August 2025 Reviewed: Sep 24, 2025

Email Franzi  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

unforgettable safari adventure
5/5

We had a fantastic safari with Wilderness Insights Safaris, full of wonderful and lucky wildlife sightings. Our guide, John, was exceptionally friendly and communicated the daily plans clearly, making sure everything went smoothly. He was always approachable, answered all our questions, and went out of his way to make the experience truly special. Even before the trip, we could ask all our questions and always received quick and helpful responses, which made planning easy and stress-free. We warmly recommend Wilderness Insights Safaris and John for an unforgettable safari adventure.

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Reply from Wilderness Insights Safaris
Posted on Oct 4, 2025

Dear Franzi,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such an unforgettable safari experience with us. It was a real pleasure planning and guiding your adventure, and I’m so glad that everything—from the wildlife sightings to the communication—met your expectations.

Your kind words mean a lot to me and the entire Wilderness Insights Safaris team. We hope to welcome you back again one day for another amazing journey through Tanzania!

Daniel Philips   –  
Spain ES
Visited: June 2017 Reviewed: Oct 3, 2025

Email Daniel Philips  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Fantastic person with depth of knowledge; polite, friendly and eager to provide first class trip.
5/5

This was an incredible trip mostly because of John Malle. He smart, friendly, caring and eager to provide top class service. John has kept in touch with us over many years and we always are happy to hear from him.

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Reply from Wilderness Insights Safaris
Posted on Oct 4, 2025

Dear Daniel,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m truly delighted to hear that you had such a great experience. It was a real pleasure having you on safari, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the trip. Your kind words mean a lot — I always enjoy staying in touch and hope to welcome you back to Tanzania for another unforgettable adventure!

Claudia   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: November 2023 Reviewed: Oct 4, 2025

Email Claudia  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Excellent experience - 100% recommendable
5/5

I went on a safari to Tanzania with a friend of mine and the experience with Wilderness Insights Safaris was nothing but exceptional. John was a very experienced and knowledgable guide, who spoke several languages. We felt 100% safe all the time, no question about wildlife or landscape was left unanswered and John made the whole trip really enjoyable. He was very friendly and open and never got tired of giving us the best animal sightings and experiences.

Can't wait to come back!

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Reply from Wilderness Insights Safaris
Posted on Oct 4, 2025

Dear Claudia,

Thank you so much for your amazing review! I’m truly happy to hear that you had such an exceptional safari experience with us. It was a real pleasure guiding you and sharing Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes together. I’m glad you felt safe and well taken care of throughout the journey. Your kind words mean a lot, and I look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable adventure soon!

Cosima   –  
Germany DE
Visited: August 2022 Reviewed: Oct 5, 2025

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

Unforgettable Experience !
5/5

We went on Safari for 5 days with Wilderness Insights and it was a pleasure for the whole time. Our guide John helped us to see so much of the fascinating african wildlife. He was always willing to adapt to spontaneous wishes and changes of plans of us. Furthermore, he told us a lot of interesting facts about the wildlife and Culture in Tanzania. We all really liked him and i can fully recommend booking a tour here. The accomodations, the food, the experiences- it couldn‘t have been any better and i Hope to repeat this wonderful experience in the future!

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Reply from Wilderness Insights Safaris
Posted on Oct 5, 2025

Dear Cossilo,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌿
It was a great pleasure having you on safari with us, and I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed every part of the trip—from the wildlife and cultural experiences to the accommodations and food. I truly appreciate your kind words and your recommendation.

I hope to welcome you back to Tanzania again soon for another unforgettable adventure!

H RoS   –  
Puerto Rico PR
Visited: September 2025 Reviewed: Oct 10, 2025

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

Excellent
5/5

Hello, I would like to recommend John Marley as your Safari guide. He is a true professional, the Landcruiser was very comfortable and the food was great. He takes care of you and makes it a great experience.

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Reply from Wilderness Insights Safaris
Posted on Oct 10, 2025

Dear Hiram,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for recommending John Marley! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful safari experience and enjoyed the comfort of the Land Cruiser and the delicious food. John truly enjoys making every guest feel cared for, and your feedback means a lot to him and the whole team.
We hope to welcome you back again soon for another unforgettable adventure!

Eike   –  
Germany DE
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Oct 12, 2025

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

Our exciting vacation began with Wilderness Insight Safari right at the airport in Arusha…
5/5

Our eventful vacation began with Wilderness Insight Safari, right at the airport in Arusha. We received a warm welcome from John and got to know each other very well on the short drive to the hotel; it was very informal and trusting. We also received initial information about the itinerary for the next day and spent the night in the first hotel/bungalow on the outskirts of Arusha. The next morning, our tour began in Tarangire National Park. On the drive there, which took about two hours, John told us a lot about his country, Tanzania. Upon arriving at the national park, we saw giraffes, wildebeest, elephants, zebras, and many other animals for the first time – fantastic. There was plenty of time everywhere to observe and photograph the animals. In the afternoon, we drove to the lodge hotel, which was located directly on Lake Manyara. An incredibly beautiful accommodation surrounded by wild nature. The next day took us to Norongoro Crater National Park. The drive was very adventurous, especially into the crater. However, it's unimaginable that this is an extinct volcano, densely populated and a habitat for thousands of animal species. In addition to the animals mentioned above, we observed lions, rhinos, hippos, flamingos, and countless other species here. Our highlights were the marriage of two lions, a lioness with cubs, and a lioness hunting a wildebeest.

The drive out of the crater was just as exciting and fascinating as the drive into it. At the end, there was a lookout point with a magnificent view over the crater. We then drove to the next lodge hotel in the late afternoon, where we were welcomed by Maasai.

John was always responsive to our requests; we had plenty to talk about, making the long drives very entertaining. He is very open-minded and trustworthy. He always had plenty of breaks and sufficient food for us. We didn't really have to worry about anything else, so we could fully enjoy our vacation. The five-day stay was definitely too short for this wonderful country. We will definitely come back again and continue our journey with Wilderness Insight Safari.

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Reply from Wilderness Insights Safaris
Posted on Oct 27, 2025

Dear Eike,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your incredible experience! 🌿
We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed every moment of your safari — from your warm welcome in Arusha to the unforgettable wildlife encounters in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater. It’s wonderful to know that John’s guidance, knowledge, and care made your journey even more enjoyable.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Tanzania for another unforgettable adventure with Wilderness Insights Safaris!

Keren sadot   –  
Israel IL
Visited: September 2025 Reviewed: Oct 21, 2025

Email Keren sadot  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

An excellent and skilled team, full of positive energy.
5/5

An excellent and skilled team, full of positive energy. They met all our expectations and went above and beyond. I highly recommend them! For anyone planning to go on a trek to Mount Meru or Kilimanjaro — this is truly the best team in the world!

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Reply from Wilderness Insights Safaris
Posted on Oct 27, 2025

Dear Keren,

Thank you so much for your wonderful words! 🌟
We’re thrilled to hear that our team exceeded your expectations and that you felt the positive energy throughout your trek. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re delighted to have been part of your Mount Meru/Kilimanjaro adventure.

We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable journeys in Tanzania!

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