Northern-circuit Adventure

Amazing! Highly recommend! Mapunda was my wonderful guide, and he knew all of the best spots. I saw giraffes, elephants, zebras, Buffalo, lions, hippos, many many monkeys and birds, and 4 rhinos! (including a baby rhino). We started at Arusha Park, the smallest park but the best for seeing giraffes very close. Then we did Tarangire, where the highlight was a very close family of elephants. This built up to Ngorongoro, which was my favorite and had everything--animals and amazing views. On the last day, we stopped by Olduvai Gorge, where I saw some of the earliest human fossils in the place where they were found. Simply amazing. The accommodations on all nights were very nice. The lunch boxes were filling, and I had more than enough to eat the entire safari. Mapunda was kind, professional, very informed, accommodating with my constant picture-taking, and a very safe driver (the African massage is unavoidable, but try to enjoy because you are in safe hands). Everything was 10/10. When I go on safari again, I am requesting Mapunda.

Mambo! We are very grateful, everything was unforgettable for us from the first moment, the journey was awesome! Justin our guide taught us about the local wildlife no just watching animals, we learnt a lot also about the Tanzania culture.Thanks Justin, our professional guide, and all SafariBikeAfrica team for taking care of us,on our family holiday. We enjoyed it a lot in Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro and 3 days in Serengeti, amazing and unforgettable:) We appreciate Justin our guide so much for driving us in the Land Cruiser,finding the best spots for photography,safe and skilled driver and knew how to maneuver the land cruiser to make sure I had the best spot for my photos,we saw cheetahs hunting a gazelle in Seronera and in Ngorongoro Crater we were lucky to see a rhinoceros cross in front of us.. The choice of Tented Camps and Lodges was perfect and the reality of the whole safari exceeded our expectations. Thinking of traveling next year to Uganda with them to see Gorillas. We can highly recommend travelling with them. Asante Sana team for making our dreams come true!!

We did a safari with Safaribike from January 1st. 2020 to January 9th 2020 and had a really wonderful time. We travelled as family, so we had our three children with us, aged 17, 15 and 12. We visited Lake Natron, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongo Conservation Area. Everything was perfectly organised. We first travelled with a big truck, which was great because we had a lot of space and a perfect view. Then we switched to a Land Cruiser. The lodges and tented camps were very well chosen. All of them were really nice, very clean, with good food and very friendly people. We did a couple of extra trips, like a bike trip in Mto Wa Mbu, a hiking tour at Lake Natron to a waterfall, a hiking tour at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and we visited some cultural tourism like visiting the Hadzabe and the Datoga. We found all this very good because it gave us the opportunity to become active and not only sit in the car. We had 2 very nice guides and drivers: Justine and Mohamed. Both were really nice and did everything to make the safari an unforgettable journey. We saw wonderful animals, lots of zebras and gnus, elephants, giraffes, lions a couple of times, chettahs with her babies, actually all the big five plus much more. Justine really knew where to find them and was in close contact with the other drivers. What we found especially impressive was a herd of elephants – about 70 animals – with young ones - that passed our way and came extremely close to the car. It was a really impressive and peaceful atmosphere. Justine and Mohamed were really good with the kids. They answered questions over questions, they introduced them to songs and music and even a dance – the children loved them. What we especially liked was that Justine tried to match our individual wishes. E.g. he took us to a club in Arusha with a live DJ for New Year or a really nice typical restaurant. He also explained a lot about life in Tanzanzia, about the school system, the structure of the families, the food and everything we wanted to know (and we wanted to know a lot ☺) without ever loosing the patience. This way we did not only a safari to see the impressive animals and wonderful landscape but also had the chance to get a little insight into Tanzanian life. Pepe is a local provider. It is a small company with personal support. We could always reach Pepe directly during our trip. So we can highly recommend booking a safari with Safaribike. Pepe did a great job in organizing everything and Justine was a really good guide. Try to get him when visiting as a family.

I'm sure it's the worst agency you can choose. The worst experience of our life: We got ripped off from day one. We paid the total of the tour on the first day in cash (a lot of money), to be delivered the invoice took DAYS, they made excuses like “I am managing”, “tomorrow I send it”. First park: Taranguire. They tell you that there is a guide in Spanish, the guide (EMANUEL) does not know how to speak almost anything, only has sentences made, tells you wrong information. Around the park the vehicle breaks down, we had to cross the route with the suitcases and move to another van with a driver we did not know from another company. Before we slept we asked if the van was already repaired for the next day, when PEPE (JOSE SEGOVIA) promises us yes. Second day of safari: Serengueti. Within 10 minutes of leaving the hotel, again the van breaks 7.30 am. Emanuel and Pepe begin to tell us that in “half an hour”, “45 minutes” arrived, all lies, SEVEN HOURS waiting inside the car for someone to come to help us, without eating, without going to the bathroom. When we asked EMANUEL what was missing, HE LAUGHED IN OUR FACES. Every time we called PEPE, he either wouldn't answer or told us he was working that he couldn't talk, he didn't take care of us or take care of us at any time. Obviously, we lost the safari day. At 14.15 the other van arrives, we go to Serengueti, after about 1 hour of travel, a wheel is punctured, the EMANUEL GUIDE, did not have in the vehicle any equipment to change it, had to brake again other vans from other agencies with other guides to assist us, as ours did not know how to do anything. Third day of safari, the only good. Fourth day of safari: Ngorongoro. The vehicle broke down again. Other vans from other companies AGAIN had to help us. We had 1 hour of safari, we stopped eating. We finish, we tell the guide EMANUEL that we wanted to go find animals, he says yes. We noticed that a mountain begins to climb, moving away from the safari part and that there were many vans of other companies with tourists doing safari. We tell him we want to come back, he doesn't answer. We didn't know where it was taking us, we felt scared. Without consulting us, he leaves the park. We enter at 11.30, stop eating at 12.30 and leave at 14. By choice of EMANUEL who wanted to leave without fulfilling his job and ruining us another day. Here we can notice the unwillingness of the “guide” who saw us crying about losing the day and instead of taking advantage of the other days that remain all possible hours, left after only 1 hour of safari. WE PAID FOR 4 DAYS OF SAFARI AND HAD ONLY 2. On the last day, when we went to the airport, we should have a meeting with PEPE so that we can be rewarded financially for the worst experience of our life, the van breaks again. We almost missed the flight, obviously as expected, the meeting we didn't have. We had to save again another company that took us to the airport. IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RUIN YOUR HOLIDAY, DON'T CHOOSE SAFARI BIKE

The initial hiring of the tour was tailor-made, with exquisite and immediate attention from Pepe, its boss, which made us trust the company. Trouble began at destination. In 10 days we had two Safari cars to which more inefficient, very old and without having passed their corresponding revisions. The 4X4 traction that left us trapped in nature parks twice (once in Serengeti and once in Taranguire, at night, in night Safari) having to be rescued was not working; the gas tank broke losing daily fuel; a wheel nearly went off, losing 3 of its 4 screws, with risk of accident; the seats were in bad condition and uncomfortable, etc. We asked Pepe for a solution with some proposals and he responded in very bad ways, with disrespect and threats to cancel the whole trip if we put a claim to him. On the other hand, our Initial Guide also did not appear on the first day, without warning, and instead we have had 2 different guides that I have to say have been wonderful (Fadhili and Valence), who suddenly had to face the route, without knowing well the details, in addition to playing mechanics, drivers and guides, all at once, with the consequent exhaustion that that implies and that inevitably affects their work and therefore the safari. A 10 for them, because thanks to them we were able to save the trip. In short, if you want to enjoy Africa, not lose activities, enjoyment time and do everything calmly and safely, I recommend NEVER hire the services of this company given the incompetence and unseriousness that Pepe offers its customers and its workers, in addition to selling you routes and cars impossible to realize.

Wonderful experience! I went with my mother, my brother, my two cousins and my aunt. Unforgettable. The perfect organization, we did not lack anything at any time, provided us with water throughout the adventure and meals. Thanks to our guides Valance and Ally we could see all kinds of animals, from a small guinea hen to the great king of the savanna, the lion. And not enough with their perfect work of guides, they were perfect adventure companions, patient, friendly, close, cheerful and attentive. You will not be left with any doubt with Valance, he will have all your doubts answered and you will not miss any animals with Ally. None of this would have been the same without them.

Amazing! It was me and my kids with my sister and hers as a family. The journey of a lifetime. Unforgettable! Driver Ally a super professional, caring and adorable, knows the environment perfectly, carries the map and orientation in his head. We were able to find many animals thanks to their instincts, elephants, zebras, lions, hippos... we even got to see the Great migration of the wildebeest in the Mara! Spectacular. Valence el Guia incredible, polite and charming, know the animal world and the phenomenal environment, I explain everything in Spanish perfectly. Very very lucky to have shared this experience with them! If we can repeat in some spring to live it in another season. Congratulations to you both for your work! Recommended 100% Tanzania would not have been the same without them! Healthy asante marafiki!

The parks, the animals, the landscapes... they're wonderful but the best thing is to have been lucky enough to have Ally and Valence as ambassadors for the country. They have taught us and explained everything incredibly well, rating that they like it and have a lot of experience and knowledge. They have also shown great patience and generosity. They have given us very good luck and Nature has given us an unforgettable experience that with them guides and companions has been TEN!!! We have seen in the front row the migration of wildebeest through the Mara. An absolute beauty!!! On the “prosaic” side say that the car is super comfortable and has not lacked anything, lots of food and lots of water. Thanks marafiki!!!!

One of the best trips of my life, not to say the best, I have learned a lot about Africa, about Tanzania and about all the animals that nature has put into this wonder of a country. Without Valence and Ally it wouldn't have been the same at all. They are two wonderful people, attentive, cheerful and above all lovers of their work. Valance has answers to virtually every question you may have about everything you find on the route, has perfect Spanish and improves it day by day because of his interest and desire to learn. Ally is a crack at truth, he knows the roads and maps of the reserves and parks like no one else, he has HAWKEYE and sees animals that no one else is able to see until he tells them. The route they have chosen for us could not have been better, and I would repeat it a thousand and one times, and even if Tanzania is the same for everyone, my journey would not have been the same without the piece of equipment that has accompanied, helped, entertained and taught us every day and always with a smile. I leave happy to have been able to live this experience and forever grateful to Ally and Valance who have earned a piece of my heart.

An unforgettable experience, the guides explained very well and were very nice, Valence and Ally. Stunning views, animals of all types and we were lucky enough to see the wildebeest migration. Valance’s explanations that he knew Spanish were perfect and not at all boring, we have learned a lot about animals and about the culture of this country as exciting as Tanzania. I highly recommend it.

We have lived an authentic adventure. We went on an unforgettable safari through the National Parks of northern Tanzania and were lucky enough to have Mapunda and Kiata as our guide and driver. With their kindness and professionalism they made the experience brutal, their energy and good humor made them not faint looking for animals for us to see. Mapunda Spanish was great, which made everything easier. Thanks to all the Safari Bike team, and especially Pepe for all the management. It is definitely recommended. Marta and Alex

After almost a year talking to Pepe to organize our honeymoon, with the problems of the Corona both here and there, we managed to take the plunge and land in Tanzania. Justin and Mapunda were waiting for us, the best driver+guide team we could have. We always felt safe with Justin behind the wheel and learned a lot from Mapunda with his very good Spanish, both always with details to make our trip more special and sharing many moments of laughter. Even without having a radio on the Land Cruiser we got to see countless animals and even a brief passage of the Great Migration. Completely grateful to Pepe for the attention she has had during the previous months for changes to the itinerary, first-hand information and help changing an internal flight with Air Tanzania when they were unresponsive. Tanzania is looking forward to welcoming us in these difficult times and SafariBike makes everything more affordable, we recommend everyone to take the plunge as there is no problem there, just enjoy. Healthy Asante Tanzania! Thank you SafariBike! Many glasses!!!

I really enjoyed my 5 days bespoke adventure with Safari Bike Africa. The choice of lodges and the encounters with the Maasai were exceptional. The support of Mario and Pepe during the trip is excellent; they are always available. Hakuna Matata is part of the adventure; you have to be prepared that not everything always works the same - Africa, charmes with its power!

Fabulous experience in Tanzania and Zanzibar this summer. Nature and pure animals. Highlight the human quality of the organizers, of "Safari Bike Africa Ltd". We carry Tanzania and all the experiences lived in the memory and in the heart. Highly recommended!!!!