I cannot recommend Telly Safaris enough! Our trip was absolutely INCREDIBLE from start to finish! Working with Catherine at Telly Safaris to coordinate our trip (5 day mid-luxury safari to Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorogoro Crater + Zanzibar) and customize our itinerary was a breeze (we added the Balloon Safari - an absolute MUST). She was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and patient in answering all of our questions leading up to the trip. She even met with us when we first arrived to walk us through our safari itinerary and remained available via WhatsApp throughout our entire adventure. Every detail was handled seamlessly, from arrival to departure, including flights, transfers, accommodations, and everything in between. We never had to worry about a thing! All of our accommodations and the service we received were exceptional. Of course, sleeping in a tent at a migration camp might not be everyone’s idea of “luxury,” but it was an absolutely amazing experience! The camps were well-maintained, and the staff everywhere we went were friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and welcoming. Our camps were guarded at night and the food was delicious! One piece of advice: bring more tip money than you think you’ll need! You’ll meet so many incredible people along the way who go above and beyond and whom you’ll want to thank for making your experience so special. Our game drivers, Aaron and God Bless, were truly the best! They were respectful of the land and wildlife while expertly navigating the parks to give us incredible views and unforgettable wildlife encounters. We felt so fortunate to see as much as we did! Of course, nature is unpredictable, and there are never guarantees when it comes to wild animals, but our guides made every outing special with their knowledge, expertise, and wonderful personalities. We also had Sumat, a photographer from Telly Safaris, join us on our trip, and he captured so many beautiful memories for our group. Having those photos to look back on is such a special bonus! If you’re considering a safari, do yourself a favor and book with Telly Safaris! The entire experience exceeded our expectations, and we’re so grateful to Catherine, our guides, Sumat, and everyone who made this trip so unforgettable. We couldn’t recommend them more highly!
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What's Included
Includes
- All activities, unless indicated as optional
- Free airport pick up and drop off
- Camping equipments
- All Fees and Taxes
- professional guide
- Free accommodation before and after safari
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Excludes
- Tips for the Safari Guide and Cook
- International flights
- Domestic flight
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Day 1
1
After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel by the driver/guide and drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is well known for its large elephant herds. From the open roof of the vehicle, you will experience the seasonal swamps, savanna, and Tarangire River in search of many animals including zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and giraffe. It's possible that you will catch a glimpse of a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching and relaxing in the trees above. After a full day in the park, you will drive to Fig big tree lodge, where you will be able to relax and enjoy dinner, and have an overnight.
Day 2
2
After breakfast, drive up the crater highlands, stopping at the rim for a spectacular view of the Ngorongoro Crater. Continuing as far as the eye can see is the vast Serengeti. Serengeti means "endless plain" and this 6900 square miles (18000 square kilometers) park is inhabited by more than two million wildebeest. From January to April is the season when wildebeest give birth to their calves and also hundreds of thousands of plains zebras and Thomson's gazelles. Large predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are drawn to the area by this abundance of prey which migrates throughout the park. Many smaller animals like rock hyrax, bat-eared foxes, mongoose, honey badger, jackals, monkeys, baboons, and African hares also inhabit the area along with nearly 500 species of birds. After the game drive, you will return back to Serengeti seronera campsite.
Day 3
3
Today, you will wake up very early in the morning for a sunrise game drive. Later at noon, you will return back to the campsite/rest house for a brunch/lunch and then you will continue with the afternoon game drive. Later in the evening, you will drive to Simba campsite in Ngorongoro for overnight
Day 4
4
Today, you will wake up very early to do an early morning safari before breakfast to spot the animals when they are more active and also to have a fantastic sunrise in front of you. The sunrise in the African Savannah is one of the most beautiful experiences one can have. You will then travel to Ngorongoro Crater, inhabited by almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa including the rare black rhino. In fact, the crater has the greatest concentration of wildlife on the planet. It contains a river, several swamps, and a soda lake that, from the top, looks like steam, full of flamingos, a forest, and open plains. The large bull elephants that reside here have extremely large tusks, due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. Likewise, you will be transferred to curio shops where you can grab some souvenirs to take back home with you. After a long day in the crater and drive back to Arusha, where you will be spending the night
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100000/10 recommend Telly Safari for your Safari trip in Tanzania! Catherine was our coordinator from the company and was always available to answer questions and arrange the trip exactly how our group wanted! She also coordinated all our airport pickups, drop offs, the bush flight, and flight to Zanzibar (optional)! Godbless and Aaron were our Safari drivers during our whole trip, and they were amazing! Both are very knowledgeable and able to answer any questions we had about the land, the animals, the weather, the culture, etc. They worked really hard to listen to the radio, talk to other drivers, and use their skills to find us animals! I saw so many more animals than I thought was possible! The drivers also accommodated us to get out on safari earlier than planned, because our group wanted to see as many animals as possible! My group did the mid-tier luxury package and the accommodations were great! We stayed at migration camps in the Serengeti. The chiefs cooked breakfast and dinner for us and packed lunches for us to have out on safari during the day. The tribes-men guarded our camps at night to ensure no animals wandered too close and escorted us on camp after dark. I also felt safe the entire time, which was something I was anxious about, whether we were in the city, in safari, or at camp! If you’re thinking about doing it, just do it!
We had an incredible trip with Telly Safari Africa. Salome ensured we had a wonderful trip and amazing accommodation. She was so helpful answering all questions very quickly prior and during the trip. Then it gets to the safari and Habibu was an incredible driver, guide and everything. He showed us everything and helped make the trip so memorable! We loved our safari trip and everything was high class and very reasonably priced! Worth every penny
Our safari with Telly Africa was genuinely one of the highlights of our honeymoon and an experience we will remember for the rest of our lives. From the initial planning right through to the end of our safari, everything was organised brilliantly and exceeded our expectations. A huge thank you to William, who helped me plan the entire trip from start to finish. What really stood out was the amount of time and care he put into the planning process. He went through each and every accommodation option in detail, explaining the differences and giving me the flexibility to tailor the itinerary exactly to what we wanted for our honeymoon. Nothing ever felt rushed or like a standard package – it felt completely personalised to us. Our driver and guide, Habib, was absolutely fantastic. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife, the parks and Tanzania in general, while always being professional, patient and respectful. He made us feel comfortable throughout the entire safari and genuinely added so much to the experience. And the safari itself was incredible! We were lucky enough to see the Big Five, which made an already special honeymoon even more unforgettable. 🦁🐘🐆🦏🐃 The wildlife, scenery and experiences we had were beyond anything we could have imagined. Everything came together perfectly – the accommodation, organisation, game drives and personal service. You can tell that Telly Africa genuinely care about giving their guests an amazing experience rather than simply selling a safari package. If you’re considering booking a safari in Tanzania, especially for something special like a honeymoon, I couldn’t recommend Telly Africa highly enough. William and Habib, thank you for helping make our honeymoon so memorable. It truly was the trip of a lifetime and we would book with Telly Africa again without hesitation! 10/10 experience from beginning to end. 🇹🇿❤️
We had an amazing experience with Telly Safari, who organized our honeymoon safari. Everything was perfectly arranged from start to finish. A very special thank you to our guide GODBLESS, who was extremely kind, friendly, and professional. Thanks to him, we were able to see many animals, and he provided us with very interesting information and explanations throughout the safari. We would also like to thank Happy Mukas, the assistant, as well as the director, who closely followed our stay and were always available and supportive to ensure we had a wonderful safari experience. Thanks to the entire team, our honeymoon safari was truly unforgettable. 👉 We highly recommend Telly Safari for anyone looking for a well-organized, professional, and memorable safari.
We had an amazing safari experience. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Happy Mukas, our travel agent was very nice, helpful and was always available and easy to reach. We saw a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras, and learned so much about the animals and the parks. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and exceeded our expectations. We would highly recommend a safari with Telly African Safaris to anyone visiting Tanzania.
We had a wonderful experience with Telly Africa Safaris. We booked with them a 4 day safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire and we had a great time. Everything was carried out according to schedule and as we had agreed in advance. Special thanks to Happy Mukas, who organized our safari seamlessly and was always available for any changes and modifications we made during the preparation. Special thanks to our driver Tomsifu who knows where exactly to go, when we should wait for animal and thanks to whom we were able to see so many animals. In conclusion, we are very happy that we chose Telly Africa Safaris for our adventure in Tanzania and when we return we will hire them again.
This has been one of the best times of our life! Aaron was such an amazing guide and put so much effort into making us happy. He truly made all our wishes come true and listened to every favor, including arranging a beautiful lunch in nature. He knew all the best spots and always carried such a happy, positive spirit. Thanks to him, we were able to see everything we hoped for, including the Big 5! On top of that, Telly Africa Safaris took care of everything from beginning to end. The whole experience was super easy, and we always felt wonderfully taken care of. This is the company we would definitely choose again!
We booked a 4-day-budget-camping-safari with telly (Serengeti and Ngorongo Crater) and Steve was our freelance guide. He did a really good job. Since it was our second time on safari, we had a strong wish to focus on the predators. Steve made everything possible: we saw the Big Five and more. He was a calm, pleasant person, and we could ask him anything – he always had an open ear for us. Steve was also an excellent driver, and we felt safe at all times. All the meals prepared by our cook, Mishack, were fantastic! He’s still very young, but with so much talent – he could easily open a restaurant in Germany, no joke. The camping spots were beautiful; you were directly in nature, right next to the animals. But please don’t expect German-style cleanliness – remember, it’s Africa! If you’re fine with that, camping is definitely the best choice to truly feel the African vibe. Unfortunately, the Senator Hotel in Arusha (before and after the tour) wasn't up to our expectations - no hot water, bad internet connection. Hopefully, Telly will change this hotel in the future.
From the point we where picked up from the Airport until we flew out was a brilliant experience. Omar our guide was extremely knowledgeable and went to great effort to ensure that we saw the big 5. He also continued to ask questions about the other animals and to take our interest into account as we toured the different parks. Even pushing into crowded areas to ensure we could get the perfect picture. It was a once in a lifetime experience and I am glad we choose Telly.
Safaris are probably always great, but the experience with this company is really the best. Maliaki was our guide and he made our four days unforgettable. He has an amazing view to spot animals! He was even the first guide to find the Rhino, when we were in Ngorongoro. He also has great knowledge about the wild life and he thought us so many things! We couldn’t be more grateful with him. Simba was our Chef and we also owe him a great deal. He cooked for us the best meals, very typical and tasty. Everything was fresh and full of flavours. Every single member of the crew was incredible nice and made this adventure fascinating for us. Thank you thousand times! Agus and Maxi
The whole trip was perfection in itself. We were a family of 9. Mohamed and William were great hosts. Mohamed planned the whole Safari very well Very luxurious all the way around Excellent guides Aaron and Simon Enjoyed every minute. Well worth it
Amazing safari experience, our guide Aaron was wonderful, he helped us spot the big 5, itinerary was well planned, food and lodging was exceptional,
Great 4-days safari with Telly Africa, I recommend with no hesitation ! Mohamed customized the program with us, we chose to spend more time in Serengeti (and not go to Tarangire) and we really enjoyed these 4 days ! Our guide and driver, Chadi, was experienced, he knows a lot about places and animals and we had a lot of chatting and laughing. Alute, our cook, was very nice, caring and curious and cooked very good food : it was a pleasure ! Une équipe de confiance avec qui vous passerez certainement un super voyage, que je recommande ! (Nous avions hésité à prendre un tour privé pour le budget, mais nous ne l'avons pas regretté !)
My family (me, my wife and my 3 years old son) booked the safari and we enjoyed it so much. It was a big adventure for us. The safari was very familyfriendly and well organized. Mohammed our first contact person organized everthing for us. And he was responsible for us from the beginning till the end. He was very communicative from the start, always available and gave us competent advice. Our guide Lucas did a very good Job and he was so patient so that we had the chance to see the big 5. He promised us he will not let us travel back before seeing any lions and he was so right. At our last day we saw so many lions and they were very very close to us. This was our highlight. Our cook Dennis cooked very delicious meals for us . Best soups ever. The food was very healthy, tasty and diversified. We would defenitly recommand this Company and the price is also very fair for the service you get.
Thank you for this wonderful experience ! The staff involvement is incredible. We thank Mohammed for the great organisation, Innocent for his wonderful knowledge, Assad for being a great driver and José for being an amazing safari guide.
For my first safari, it was a great experience. They were very organized and helpful. Tour guides were nice and funny ! I recommend it strongly!
It was a great experience, the guides were top notch. We feel safe. To be done again with great pleasure
It was such an amazing experience ! All the staff was perfect, Mohammed, our driver Assad and the best guide David Simba who become our friend! We went to Tarengire, Serengeti and Gnogonrogo, we saw a lot of animals! Thanks to David Simba we managed to see lions attacking and eating, it was so amazing! I really recommend Telly Africa Safari, very professional staff! For sure I will come back!
The wildlife and scenery were amazing. Our guide “Joseph” was very knowledgeable and made the trip so exciting and enjoyable. Thank you for sharing with us the moment Ben & Mohammed the organizer!!
Don't be in a hurry have time to take in the whole experience ,the animals don't work on your Time in their natural habitat and you must work on their time for the best outcome.
Booking with Telly Safaris was a breeze! Mohamed was a delight to talk to, replies fast to every question I asked. He made sure that every penny I paid for was worth it. He even printed all the documents that I needed to travel back to my base. Dennis was an amazing cook! We had delectable meals all throughout. Assad was very helpful. He drove me around the city and got everything that I needed before the safari. He also assisted me with my PCR test. He even helped me when checking out from the hostel since I didn’t have enough local money. He called someone to pay on behalf of me then I paid him back later when I got local money in the airport. Simba, our driver and guide, was knowledgeable about the wild. Our group was able to see the big five and more! He was also a cautious driver so I felt safe during the trip. These guys went an extra mile, I must say! I totally enjoyed this solo adventure! I met a lot of people from all over the world. I will definitely recommend this agency to my friends and family. Thank you guys!
We were recieved by the manager Mohamed who took the time to welcome us and explain us really precisely how the trip will took place. We really responded to every questions we had. He also helped a lot and gave us so much advices : he offered us accommodation before starting the trip and even the taxi to the airport at the end of the trip. We started our 4 days trip by the Tarangire park with the kind guide Joseph and got to see a lot of impressive animals really upclose. Joseph knew everything about the park and we learnt so much !! The 3 days after we visited Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater with the wonderful and passionate guide Simba !!! We enjoyed every single time with him, it really seems like he owns the place ! He’s definitely an expert with eagle eyes he permits us to see a leopard hanging on a tree. The food was so so good (and I’m usually really difficult with dishes) thanks to the one we call the « Stomach engineer » Dennis !!! Everything was really tasty he never felt to make our stomach happy from the breakfast to the dinner !! I recommend this trip 100% ! I will for ever remember it !
I took this safari and it was an absolutely amazing experience. All of the people that I came into contact with from the agency was very knowledgeable and friendly. The staff went above and beyond to make sure our experience was exactly as we wanted. Our driver was very knowledgeable about the animals and did a great job driving over the rough terrain. The food was great and more than I could eat for every meal. I was never hungry during the safari. Overall I could not have asked for a better experience.
Great Safari , nice team and very warm Service and a big thank you to our guide Omar who managed to make us see with all colors
Exceptional experience with my 3 children , we were able to admire hundreds of wild animals in their natural environment in a preserved nature , thanks to our guides David simba and Joseph who were great with the children, they explained to us a lot of things about Tanzania, culture, history, animals ... a big thank you also to hassad who took care of us from our arrival with a lot of kindness and delicacy and thanks to Mohamed for this flawless organization, we were able to enjoy serenely this adventure.
A more than magical experience a more than perfect guide who does his maximum for the client I recommend this company that really does a maximum for the client
A safari that is very well spent Despite a last minute cancellation by tipadvisor we were able to find a solution with Travel Africa safari Agency A guide (healthy) really great listening due extreme kindness:) The chef ( Mathew ) who made us food during the whole stay at the top in huge quantities haha but still very good
My first safari was an incredible experience, full-eyed memories with the big five, and an unforgettable moment when we attended the breakfast of a group of lionesses at dawn, after hunting a guru! Mohammed is very responsive and reassuring, Assad was a very friendly driver during airport / hotel transfers and David alias Simba, an incredible guide: friendly, fun, who speaks very well French, English, and knows wildlife by heart. He spots a cheetah 1km around, and answers all our questions, whether they are about the history of Tanzania, the Maasai, animals, Tanzanians... I recommend this team 100%
Probably the best two days I spent on holiday in Tanzania. An experience to do absolutely! A driver at the top who explains in everything the peculiarities of each animal! I strongly advise every person to be able to live this experience one day
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