Team Shemeji Safari Tanzania
Shemeji Safari
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $3,904 to $13,881 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Sander | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome safari, with afterwards an ok stay at Zanzibar
We went for a 6 day safari to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and the Ngorongoro crater. Aferwards, we stayed at Zanzibar for about 6 nights.
We had an awesome safari with Shemeji! Our guide Harun and cook Isaack were both excellent at their jobs. Harun drove perfectly, told us a lot about the parks we went too and the animals we saw, put us (the customer) as his first priority (he stopped everywhere we wanted), has a very good sence of humor, is excellent English speaking (also very important!). Just. Awesome. Isaack was able to cook anything, breakfasts where good, lunches always nice and the evening dinner delicious. And the hamburger on the last day with some fries, yum. He was also a very cool guy, had a very good sence of humor, also excellent English speaking and always helpful. The parks were very beautiful, the animals so awesome and Harun and Isaack very cool guys. We wouldn't miss this trip for the world and thank them once more for the amazing safari!
However, the Green Mountain Hotel (overnight stay at Arusha) was ok. Don't expect luxury, just basics. Our time at Zanzibar was also very nice. Beautiful white beaches and a very blue sea. Mbuyuni Beach Village had lots of places to hangout and the lunch / dinner menu was always different. However, don't expect luxury here also, but just the basics. Some things could be much better, like the bed, sheets and some other things. The personnel however was always friendly, helpful and fun. Unfortunately, the same music is played every night and the food isn't always that good.
So, overall we had a good experience with Shemeji. The safari was awesome, our stay at the hotels ok. I would recommend Shemeji (and especially Harun and Isaack) to anyone! However, maybe choose your own hotels when you need some more luxury. Otherwise, these ones are just fine. Shemeji, thanks once more!
Reply from Shemeji Safari
Posted on Aug 3, 2017Dear Sander,
Thank you for your review and I'm happy to hear you had a great safari experience. You are very right that it's possible to overnight in more luxery accommodations, it all depends on the budget. Everything is possible! :-)
Kind regards,
Shemeji Safari & Tours
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Email Dorien | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 6 day safari! Patient guide and cook, who did everything to give us a good time!
Communication easy by email or whatsapp. Glood price comparing to others. Nice accomodation. The guide/driver let us decide how we would like to do our safari. We saw the 'big five'!
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Email Janine | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was really nice and it was definetly one of the best experience here! The trip is very organized!
The communication was good. The food was also good and everything was very clear for example that you were picked up and every night one of the guides came to the group and tells something about the next day and what you can expect about it.
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Email Eline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A nice experience to see the african wild life
I went on a 3 day safari to the Ngorongoro and Serengeti. Our guide was also very good in recognizing the animals , so we really saw every animal that we could possibly see. The food was great and also the sleeping bags kept us warm during the cold night in the Ngorogoro. I also liked the jeep we were driving in, because it was very large en comfortable. Only at the end we had an 2 hour stop because off a problem with the tires of the car, but for the rest I really liked it.
Reply from Shemeji Safari
Posted on Oct 18, 2016Hi Eline. I'm so sorry for what happened with the car. The roads in Serengeti are extremely bad at the moment (so many stones), so sometimes it happens that a car gets a flat tyre. If it happens our guides try to fix this as soon as possible.
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Email Tamar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dutch rangers on tour
I've have had a great time with the tour guides of Shemeji Safari & Tours. We went with 4 Dutch girls on a 3 day safari in the Serengeti area and Ngorongoro crater. On Friday we left very early in the morning to the Serengeti National Park. On the way Jozef tried to repare the electricity in the car, so we were able to charge our phones and camera's. Unfortunately this did not work out. After passing the registration areas, luckily It did not take that long as we had expected, we entered the park. On the first day we had perfect weather and we have seen lots of animals already. Jozef was very helpfull to find as many animals as possible. After a long but satifsying day we arrived at the camp where our amazing chef started to prepare our dinner. The food was very good and filled our bellies. After a shower, which was possible since a couple of weeks, we were ready to go to sleep. The next morning we woke up early to see the beautiful sunrise. The second day was again a warm and beautiful day. It is such an amazing park with lovely views and animals. In the afternoon we almost saw a lion catching a Gazelle, nevertheless the Gazelle recognized the lion and ran away. At the end of the day we arrived at our second camp in the Ngorongoro crater. A nice place with a view inside the crater. It was pretty cold in this area, so we went bed early and tried to make ourselves warm enough.
The next day we went into the crater. It was still a bit cloudy and chilly, but this created a beautiful sky with some sun coming through. Around noon we left the crater and went back to Arusha.
It was such a great safari. I have been on safari in South Africa and this felt much more like a real safari. I would definitely recommend Shemeji Safari & Tours and hope that I am able to come back to see more from the Serengeti area. Thank you so much for this experience! I will never forget it!
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Email Rémy Guinchard | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 days in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Me and my 2 children wanted to go in Serengeti and Ngorongoro once in Tanzania, without prior organization.
After some emails exchanges, I have met Emma in Arusha. She found me a suitable solution for my budget and wishes.
Our Guide (Elie) was very competent, and has made my children happy. The patrick's dishes and logistic made me happy...
The only thing to improve for Shemeji Safari & Tours is the means of payment.
Globally, it was really a great trip !
Rémy
Reply from Shemeji Safari
Posted on Aug 22, 2016Thank you for the review Rémy! We're working on the VISA payment which will be working within one week, so that will make it easier :-). Karibu tena Tanzania!
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Email Fanny | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari with great guide and lots of wildlife spotting
We had a great time on our safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater. There was plenty of wildlife to be spotted, and our driver and guide Mr. Deo was very energetic. He was very eager to tell us stories and answered all questions we had tirelessly. We spent the night in a camp between the two national parks. The service in the camp was great, however I would probably have preferred staying in the national park or a bit closerby. The price of the safari is steep, but we understood this is the case for most safaris, due to recent increase of park fees. Emma did her best finding another person to join the safari, which she succeeded in, and this helped us getting the price per person down. Thanks for organizing, we had a wonderful time!
Email Steven | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience with a great guide and excellent lodges
We started our experience with the pick-up by our guide Abdul. After providing us with initial information, we headed towards the first park and were able to get a little more sleep before the actual safari started. Abdul had great communication skills, knowing when to explain things and when to just let us enjoy the environment. We always knew before what to expect of the day and the housing, which made the experience even better. The lodges in the parks were amazing, the staff was always friendly, the food was excellent including the food provided for lunch during the tour. We were lucky to see almost all sort of animals including in huge groups. All in all, an amazing experience with great people during the entire trip.
Email Louise and Nick | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Once-in- a-Lifetime Extraordinary Safari Experience in Tanzania
Our private 6-day safari through the Serengeti and Tanzania's incredible conservation parks was nothing short of extraordinary. From start to finish, every detail was handled with care, professionalism, and a touch of magic that made each day unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, our guide greeted us warmly and immediately made us feel safe and welcome. His deep knowledge of wildlife, local culture, and the environment enriched every drive. He seemed to have a sixth sense for finding animals — we saw the Big Five, countless herds of wildebeest during the migration, a graceful leopard on the hunt, and even a pride of lions basking in the sunshine. The Serengeti was beyond words - vast golden plains alive with movement, from zebras, elephants, buffalo, impalas and giraffes to name a few. Hippos was big on my list and our guide knew where all the hippo pools were so I was well and truly blessed. Our luxury lodges and tented camps were exceptional. Every evening we returned to warm hospitality, delicious meals, and breathtaking views of the African sunset across the savannah. The blend of comfort and adventure was perfectly balanced — hot showers and cozy beds after a day of thrilling game drives made all the difference. What truly stood out was the personal touch I received from Neema Thomas, the safari adviser from Shemeji Safari’s who I was in touch with for 18 months, fine tuning this incredible experience and she was extremely responsive throughout the whole journey from my first enquiry to our last safari day. Because of Neema and our guide, every moment felt thoughtfully curated and deeply authentic so coupled with the luxury accommodation and the personal touches, this trip was without a doubt good value for money. If you've ever dreamed of an African safari, do it - and do it privately. The flexibility, the intimacy, and the chance to connect deeply with Tanzania's landscapes and wildlife make it worth every moment. We left with full hearts, thousands of photos, and memories that will last a lifetime. Tanzania is pure magic, and this safari made us fall in love with it completely.
DE
Email Annika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
The safari was a great experience. The process went smoothly. The accommodations were always very clean and the staff super friendly and accommodating. The food was also very good. Our driver was great, could speak good English and explained a lot to us. Overall it was a great unforgettable experience.
