Elia Safaris
Elia Safaris
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Elia Safaris is a family run touring and safaris specialists in Tanzania Safaris, Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing and Beach Safari Holidays in Zanzibar as well as a cultural excursion. We tailor adventure or luxury safaris with a selection of budget camping, mobile camps, luxury lodges, private tailor-made luxury wildlife safaris and small to large group(s) safaris.
Arusha, Tanzania
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Hermann H
3 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
John Nnko was a fantastic guide with a great team. We felt protected and save the whole tour. On the summit day he even organized porters to carry our backpacks. It was a night with snowstorm and coldness but we managed it up to the top. The chef was also great. Thanks a million. I can really recommend John.
Written April 1, 2020
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Hi Herman, thank you very much for your great review, it was great time with you. You are welcome back to Tanzania.
Written June 28, 2023
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Ani
16 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
With two friends I did a spontaneous 3 day Mt. Meru Trekking with Elia Safari and had one of the best experience of my lifetime.
They organised everything like transportation, guide, porters and also some hiking gear we hadn’t because we decided to do Mt. Meru 5 days before when we still were in Tanzania. It was all perfect.
Especially our Guide Gilberth was amazing! He knows so much about the envierment and nature around and we could asked any questions. Also he was so kind and communicative that we had really good conversations during the hike. He always took care and made us stay positive so we all reached the summit easily. Thanks for this so much!
When we come back for Kilimanjaro trekking we will definitely go with him again!!
They organised everything like transportation, guide, porters and also some hiking gear we hadn’t because we decided to do Mt. Meru 5 days before when we still were in Tanzania. It was all perfect.
Especially our Guide Gilberth was amazing! He knows so much about the envierment and nature around and we could asked any questions. Also he was so kind and communicative that we had really good conversations during the hike. He always took care and made us stay positive so we all reached the summit easily. Thanks for this so much!
When we come back for Kilimanjaro trekking we will definitely go with him again!!
Written October 7, 2023
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Hello Anis, thank you very much for your review about us on your trekking. We are very happy to hear that your trekking was absolutely wonderful and you had great time with our team and you enjoyed our service. We appreciate it, anytime you're welcome back to Tanzania, this is your second home.
Written October 8, 2023
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Nicolo P
5 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Our experience with Elia Safari has been absolutely amazing and flawless on all accounts. We’ve hiked to Mount Meru with them and after that they took us on a 3 day Safari through the Serengeti. The care with which they looked after us is unparalleled, not a single wish we had was left unfulfilled, regardless of what it was. They were completely focused and dedicated to making our overall experience as perfect as possible. And they succeeded. It was just perfect. Absolutely recommend, 10/10 experience!
Written September 26, 2023
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Hi Nicolo, first of all, thank you very much for choosing us to organise your tour here, also thanks a lot for your positive review, happy to hear that you're satisfied with our service and the team too. We appreciate it. You are welcome back, and feel free to come back.
Asante sana.
John Nnko.
Written September 28, 2023
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Jvi4
1 contribution
Jan 2020
We used Elia Safaris when my class and I went up Kilimajaro in jan/feb 2020. I couldn't have asked for a better team. I can trueheartedly say that i would not have made it as far as I did without John and the rest of the team.
They were all so helpful with everything, but they were also so nice and the times spent in the food tent and in camp was all so delightful. I spoke to a lot of the people that followed us up the mountain and they were all amazing.
Thanks for everything!
Lots of love from Norway
They were all so helpful with everything, but they were also so nice and the times spent in the food tent and in camp was all so delightful. I spoke to a lot of the people that followed us up the mountain and they were all amazing.
Thanks for everything!
Lots of love from Norway
Written March 15, 2020
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Hi Varines, nice to read your great review, you're welcome back again to this lovely country, Tanzania, Karibu sana.
Written June 28, 2023
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Daniel B
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We started our trip in Tanzania with one of my dreams, to climb Kilimanjaro. My girlfriend had a friend who had climbed the mountain just a couple of month earlier. We heard many great things about the Elia Safari. So we decided to book with them and I am happy we did.
They supported us when we didn’t believe we could go any further. It was one of the hardest thing I have done in my entire life. But also the best. Great support, great knowledge amazing food. I couldn’t be happier with the experience and support from Elia Safari.
The Safari was also an amazing experience. We had a very busy schedule so we did the Safari in just 3 days. I know that it would be hard to see the magical “big five”. After just 5 days did we manage to see the big five and again had an amazing experience.
I couldn’t be happier with our stay in Tanzania and the great memories from this trip. Thank you John Nnko and the team for everything you have done for us. This will not be the last time we go to Tanzania!
They supported us when we didn’t believe we could go any further. It was one of the hardest thing I have done in my entire life. But also the best. Great support, great knowledge amazing food. I couldn’t be happier with the experience and support from Elia Safari.
The Safari was also an amazing experience. We had a very busy schedule so we did the Safari in just 3 days. I know that it would be hard to see the magical “big five”. After just 5 days did we manage to see the big five and again had an amazing experience.
I couldn’t be happier with our stay in Tanzania and the great memories from this trip. Thank you John Nnko and the team for everything you have done for us. This will not be the last time we go to Tanzania!
Written June 23, 2023
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Thank you very much Daniel for your good review, and nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Tanzania with our company, you're welcome back, Tanzania is your second home.
Written June 28, 2023
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Melina K
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Couples
We booked Elia safaris for Kilimanjaro and safari. The best guides and team, we made it to the summit in the five days Marangu route with the best team we could possible imagine.
For the safari we saw the big five in just two days, also amazing experience.
Would definitely recommend Elia safaris!!
For the safari we saw the big five in just two days, also amazing experience.
Would definitely recommend Elia safaris!!
Written June 23, 2023
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Hello Melina, thank you very much for your review, nice to hear that, you're welcome back again, Tanzania is your second home, feel free to be back.
Written June 28, 2023
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Solveig S
1 contribution
Jan 2020
We used Elia Safaris when my class went to Kilimanjaro in January 2020. Fantastic team that we became good friends with. They were always there to help us if we needed anything, and we always felt safe during the trip because of them.
Written March 18, 2020
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Hi Solveigs, nice to read your great review, feel free to be back again, as Tanzania is your second home.
Written June 28, 2023
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Gail C
12 contributions
Apr 2023
We first met John to discuss the plan for our day hike on Kilimanjaro, and he gave us all the information to prepare us for our adventure.
On the day everything was organised and ran smoothly, John was very friendly knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The hike John planned was absolutely stunning, the scenery was spectacular and wild flowers were everywhere! We had a delicious packed lunch, with plenty to eat and enjoyed learning about the wildlife and nature of Kilimanjaro. The weather was wet, but we enjoyed the unique environment of Kili.
I would recommend everyone to plan a trip with John, he has decades of experience as a guide and is such a lovely man to spend time with.
Be prepared for the mountain; weather, remote location and altitude all need respect a guide like John can provide the skills to make a trip incredible. Asante sana John.
On the day everything was organised and ran smoothly, John was very friendly knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The hike John planned was absolutely stunning, the scenery was spectacular and wild flowers were everywhere! We had a delicious packed lunch, with plenty to eat and enjoyed learning about the wildlife and nature of Kilimanjaro. The weather was wet, but we enjoyed the unique environment of Kili.
I would recommend everyone to plan a trip with John, he has decades of experience as a guide and is such a lovely man to spend time with.
Be prepared for the mountain; weather, remote location and altitude all need respect a guide like John can provide the skills to make a trip incredible. Asante sana John.
Written May 18, 2023
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Hi Gail, that was awesome day hike with you, you're welcome back again, feel free to come to your home, Tanzania.
Written June 28, 2023
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Filip H
3 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
John was a great guide. I always felt safe with him and he was very friendly. I am looking forward to come back and try another Kilimanjaro Route as well as mount Meru with John.
Written February 25, 2023
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Thank you very much Filip, it was great time with you, you're welcome back to Tanzania.
Written June 28, 2023
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Sirile99
Asker, Norway2 contributions
Jan 2020
I used Elia safari when mye class went to Kilimanjaro in jan/feb 2020. This team was fantastic and helped us all the way to the topp. Thanks to the whole team most of us made ut to the top. They where not only guides but became friends along the way. Book your next trip whit Elia safari you will not regret it.
Love from Norway<3
Love from Norway<3
Written March 18, 2020
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Hi Siri, thanks a lot for your great review, it's pleasure to hear that. You are welcome back to this lovely country.
Written June 28, 2023
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