Reviews of Kihindo Tours and Safaris

Wonderful 1-day Mikumi Safari

Amazing experience!! Winnie, Saloniki, Adam and team took great care of us, the service was excellent. We got to see loads of elephants, lions, zebra, giraffe, etc. Highly recommend.

Safa

Excellent , everything was perfect

Perfect value for money Excellent service Excellent team Hotels amazing A trip like a dream

mehdi Elhamdi

Saloniki and William were knowledgeable, skillful, attentive and patient.

KIHINDO Tours and Safari’s theme is “Dreams to Reality” and it is spot on! Our dreams became a possibility when during negotiations, staff Whinie was attentive to our goals and desires and proposed a plan that worked for our budget. We took a 3 days 2 nights Safari from Dar es Salaam to the Nyerere National park. Our guides William and Saloniki picked us up promptly in the morning in our hotel and at the end of our safari journey they brought us to the airport as requested. Day first consisted of driving 4.5 hours, we stopped for a bathroom break and to buy fruits for snacks. We had a tire malfunction that was quickly fixed by the guys, as they had two extra spare tires. We made it happily to our lodging where we were received by the kindest staff with a delicious and plentiful lunch. Lunch was pasta, chicken and salad. We brought snacks and soups in case the menu wasn’t to our liking but we never touched anything that we brought as all meals were delicious. During our stay we had steak, fruits, eggs, vegetables, chicken, crepes. Later we went on a boat Safari where we spotted birds, habitats and lots of active hippos. On Day two it was a full day of Game. We went into the park and spent the day seeing all the animals we wanted. One of the hardest to find could be the lions and we even encountered a lioness. Keep in mind they are wild animals and there’s no guarantee you’ll see them all but both guides knew what they were doing and what spots gave us the best chance. Guides were knowledgeable and made us feel safe at all times. We had a picnic lunch at the park. There are bathrooms also available. The vehicle allows you to sit or stand and the guide are very accommodating and helpful in taking your picture. Day three we had a walking tour with a guide Didi. From him we learned tons on tribe culture , plants and animals; even how to identify animals by their tracks and survival tips. Overall We have no negative points and would recommend this company and staff.

Nathalie

Awesome😍

Had a great safari with Jackson as a driver he showed me a lot and told me a lot about animals and gave information. He was very social and very nice. Camp Bastian was also a nice experience (automatic translation from Dutch)

Rowena

Beyond our wildest expectations

The team at Kihindo Tours tailored our Safari experience to ensure we have an unforgettable time in Tanzania. Our five days included: •⁠ ⁠Boat tour along the Rufiji River (spectacular birds and reptiles) •⁠ ⁠Full day at Nyerere National Park (epic landscapes and stunning wildlife around every corner) •⁠ ⁠Bushwalk experience in Mwaseni (insightful guide with in-depth knowledge of Botanics) •⁠ ⁠Full day at Mikumi National Park (breathtaking wildlife in open savanna, we even saw a leopard!!) •⁠ ⁠Accommodation and food were of high standard, exceeded expectations which made this Safari excellent value for money. The most lasting impression for us is left by our guide, Michael. Michael is an exceptional human, truly dedicated and a joy to be around. As a guide, he is extremely knowledgeable and his enthusiasm and respect towards the wildlife is infectious. He is professional, always punctual and a highly skilled driver - on and off road! We have learned so much from Michael during our game drives and also really enjoyed our meals together, during which we were able to learn a bit more about Tanzania's culture and current affairs. We cannot wait to come back and visit the other National Parks.

Jon and Dayanne

Great guys

It was a unique experience. Winnie helped us with the booking and explained how the Safari worked, she was always very helpful. The guys, Saloniki and Jackson, who were with us during the whole Safari were friendly, helpful and ready to answer any of our questions, always ready to immortalize every moment of this fantastic experience. I would choose Kihindo Safar Tours again for a Safari. (automatic translation from Italy)

Elena

Fantastic!

Great tour, and good service! We had a good time using Kihindo Tours and Safaris, really enjoyed it. Good tour guides!

Tobias

Kihindo holidays represent true Tanzania

I had an unforgettable experience with the Kihindo holiday. My tour guide Isaya has gone above and beyond of my expectations. As I travelled with two young little children I was first very anxious about the whole trip. But Isaya made the journey and safari experience so pleasant and unforgettable from the moment I landed in Tanzania till the end of my trip. We saw plenty of animals in Mikumi National Park within a very short period of time. ISAYA has extensive knowledge about ecology and game drive. He answered an uncountable amount of questions asked by my two little kids with always a smile on his face. I highly recommend this tour guide and I can assure you that you will be in safe hands. Asante Sana to Isaya & his team on KIHINDO tours. Till will meet again !

Zahir Islam

Superior communications,promptness, itinerary without surprises!

We have experienced travel to 79 countries BUT have never experienced a private excursion with so much content and organization! We were picked up at our hotel in Dar Es Salaam by Eddie right on time after being texted what to bring!(passport and all). Eddie (alias Honoratha Shirima) spoke excellent English and efficiently took us to train station right up to the customs agent! We rode the train to Morogora (good seats were provided)! We emerged outside to see a sign with our names and Meshack met us and escorted us to the Kihindo Tour Van. He was cheerful, English speaking, stopped on the way so we could enjoy the sights and baboons! He drove us the 1.5 hour trip to Mikumi National Park. And when we arrived he walked us over to a safari jeep where we were introduced to one of the most enthusiastic tour guides I have met! Nuhu Ismail is about 20 years of age and studied Wild Animals at the University! He had one more year of graduate work to do but you could feel his enthusiasm as soon as we met. He and his colleague drove us into the park and his English was flawless! His enthusiasm never ending! He showed us animals, followed a pride of lions so we could really capture their activities, had us watch a mother elephant nurse her infant talking the WHOLE time of the reproduction of pachyderms! Then we were treated to a wonderful buffet for lunch! He was so attentive and concerned about our comfort and service! After a beautiful lunch we spent many more hours exploring the park! He shared stories with us about medicinal use of plants in Africa! It was truthfully magical! This young man has so much potential I felt honored to be on this safari with him!( and we had already been on two other safaris! None that could beat this one!)! At 5 pm our ride to the train station appeared like clockwork! We rode back to DarEs Salaam quickly on the train! There was a huge chaotic crowd and we had taxi drivers accosting us to be their passengers. We were a little frantic when out of the crowd steps Eddie to escort us to his car! Pure joy to see a familiar face! What a day! Organized! No surprises! No hiccups! If you are thinking of a short memorable safari think Kihindo Tours and Safaris! I know you can’t select your drivers and escorts but if you can think of requesting Nuhu Ismail you will always be happy you did! But when traveling in this region we will always call Kihindo Tours and Safaris!

Denetta Sue Slone

Very good experience!

The safari was very good, we saw many animal species. The Saloniki guide is an excellent professional.

Ana Garcez

Very smooth, great communication, everything was as promised.

The tour was exactly as advertised and so much better. Everything from the pickup to drop off at the park went smooth and perfect. But than at the park everything was even better. We had a guide by the name of Frank who was not only very experienced at finding animals, he was also entertaining, and even more importantly very knowledgeable about all the animals and history of the park. This experience was beyond my expectations.

Mark

A beautiful day at Mikumi with our tour guide Godbless.

Yesterday we did a tour with our guide Godbless. He made jokes, sometimes started singing Lion King songs, showed interest and had a lot of knowledge about the animals. He also tries whenever possible to get close to the animals, where we got all the time to look calmly and take pictures. Because of the bumpy road, halfway through the day the gearbox broke, which was a shame, because we did lose some time. During lunch Godbless did everything to fix the car. Luckily he succeeded, so after lunch we could continue the safari! During this lunch there was also a nice surprise waiting for my birthday, thanks to Godbless and all the other staff of Mikumi Safari Park. We ended this special day at the hippos and crocodiles. It is definitely worth it, thank you for the nice day!

Dani

An unforgettable, seamless Mikumi safari with amazing wildlife and an incredible guide.

We booked a 2-day, 3-night safari with Kihindo Safari & Tours as part of our honeymoon, and it was absolutely incredible. We chose Mikumi National Park to stay close to the coast before continuing on to Zanzibar, and the entire experience was seamless from start to finish. From airport pickup, to the train drop-off, to the car pickup in Mikumi, and finally our safari transfers and game drives, everything was handled so smoothly. The team kept us informed the whole time and made traveling between locations effortless. The food in Mikumi was delicious, and we truly felt taken care of. We spent our first night at a newer lodge that’s still finding its footing — it’s nice, but it currently advertises itself as something a bit more polished than it truly is. For our second night, we stayed at Camp Bastian, and wow — it was amazing. No wonder the tour company recommended it! Our guide, Danford, was fantastic. He and the other guides stayed in communication throughout our game drives, which meant we were always able to quickly find wildlife. We saw a lion right after a wildebeest kill with her cubs, plus elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, wildebeests, impalas, monkeys, and warthogs. If you’re short on time but still want a wonderful safari experience in Tanzania, I highly recommend this tour and company. Worth every penny! It was the perfect start to our honeymoon and an experience we’ll never forget.

Selina

Amazing trip

Thank you very much to Kihindo team, incredible safari. Massai village visit and safari was incredible and definitely valuable for the price. All was all organised and our guide was very good. If you looking for a safari, I recommend to message this company, they will set up the perfect trip for you ☺️

Yonis

Very professional, excellent value for money.

All the arrangements went very smoothly. We have exchanged emails and always got quick and clear response. Winnie from Kihindo was very helpful, even outside the scope of our arrangement (eg helped us book a hotel in Mang’ula after the safari). I think it is very good value for money. For instance in Nyerere NP we stayed at Mloka Village lodge suggested by Winnie and it turned out a really nice place within the budget range. Kihindo is very reliable and efficient. As to the tour: we chose Nyerere and Mikumi and we really liked the first one, even though it is covered by bush and animals are less exposed than on a savanna. But you are not in a motorcade of safari vehicles and can enjoy the park in peace. The bushwalk in Nyerere (organized by the park) is focused on tribal medicine and customs whereas I would prefer it to be centered around wildlife observation. The boat trip on Rufiji river is great. In Mikumi (which was our specific request) it’s more easy to spot animals but I had the impression that there is a growing tourism pressure on the park (including expansion of the airstrip). If I were to choose between the two, I would opt for Nyerere. Anyway, the remarks on Mikumi do not relate to Kihindo services which I rate very high and excellent value for money.

Łukasz Doktór

We had a great experience with well organised and service minded Kihindo Tours and Safari.

We can highly recommend Kihindo Tours and Safaris, we had a great experience and are very happy with our tour. Kihindo are very service minded and helped us tailor made a two day Safari tour where we traveled by train. The communication worked very well using what’s up, both in planning the trip and for questions along the way. Winnie at Kihindo was always quick at responding and always very helpful. Kihindo provided great service; we were picked up at our hotel and when we came to the train station our guide followed us to our platform so we were sure to get on the right train. In Morogoro we were picked up by an other driver who drove us to Mikumi National Park for our safari. The Safari itself was amazing and we had a great guide, Jackson. After the safari we very driven to our lodge, Camp Bastian and were picked up again next morning for another half day in Mikumi before going back. When we arrived in Dar es-Salaam a driver was waiting for us to take us to the airport for our flight back to Sweden. So everything worked well and we are very happy with our Safari tour!

Marie

Excellence and professionalism

Thanks to the professionalism and courtesy of KIHINDO Tours and SAFARIS, my friend and I made our dream come true. Winnie proved to be extremely courteous and available from the beginning to organize our 3-day Safari and 2 at Mikumi down to the smallest details, and we couldn't have wished for anything else. Everything was perfect! A special thanks goes to our guide Micheal, a special person, extremely professional and very competent. (automatic translation from Italian)

Francesca Maria Granatelli

4-Day Private Safari to Selous (Nyerere NP)

Excellent Safari experience with Kihindo Tours. Our Safari days were better than expected. William our guide and advisor was perfect and his level of knowledge of the area and the animals was unbeatable. The administration of Kihindo Tours was also adequate and prompt. Staying in cabins very close to the park allowed us to get in touch with the local people. Very good value for money. We recommend Kihindo Tours for your safaris in Tanzania.

Joaquin & Rosina

Exceeded every possible expectation

From the moment we wanted to book the safari, the Kihindo team were very helpful answering all our questions and making us feel assured about the decision. They picked us up from Dar es Salaam airport and as we were running a little late to catch the train, they did everything possible to make sure we get on the train. Every member of staff was very friendly and helpful. But once we reached the actual safari it went to the other level. Our guide Saloniki created very comfortable environment and made sure we were on the same page, about what’s going to happen, from the beginning. As we read before that November isn’t the number one month to see all the animals, we had acknowledged that it may happen that we won’t be able to see all animals we would like. But Saloniki made that happen. He took us exactly to the animals we had wished to see for - lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, hippos and all the antelopes, buffaloes. Throughout the safari he always did like we had asked and took our wishes into account. Once we arrived to our accommodation, the Camp Lilac, the staff welcomed us with arms wide open, singing and dancing to us. And the cabin is nice and the dinner is pretty romantic ;) In conclusion the Kihindo team have exceeded our expectations and made this trip incredible. The biggest value we’d say are the people we’ve met during the safari. Thank you Saloniki and all the Kihindo team for the effort! We would 100% all heartedly recommend everyone to book a safari with them.

Carolina & Karl