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"Bantu Pori" Means "People & Wilderness". We are based in Moshi Town in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania, the gateway to Tanzania's famous national parks and home to the tallest Mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. Bantu Pori Journeys grew up out of the local community. Our highly personalized safaris and treks offer a unique window into the landscape, wildlife and culture of this extraordinary region. OUR GUIDES Each of our guides has at least 6 years experience as a safari guide in Northern Tanzania and Mount Kilimanjaro treks, meaning you will be guided by knowledgeable and skilled tourism professionals throughout your trip. During a Kilimanjaro climb, hike with at least one head guide, an assistant guide, cook and several porters. All of our employees know the terrain intimately and take great pride in their work. They will never compromise your safety. At Bantu pori journeys we are a close community. Most of us live in Moshi town. From management to the guides and porters.
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Jackson A
Colorado Springs, CO17 contributions
Jun 2022
When we were planning our trip to Tanzania, we spent many hours looking at different safari companies. What initially interested us in Bantu Pori Journeys was the idea of “local owned”. If we were going to spend a month on a trip of a life time, we wanted to be able to give back to the economy along the way.
Our initial inquiry to the company was answered within hours by Baraka, founder of Bantu Pori Journeys . He was incredibly knowledgeable about the different parks, different lodges, and the ideal amount of time to spend in each location. He asked what we would like to see, how long our trip would be and what our budget was in order to build us a custom itinerary. He knew where we should splurge on nicer locations, and areas where we could save a bit of money. The flexibility and options presented to us were big reasons that we loved Bantu Pori Journeys .
We had already booked our climbing outfitter up Mt. Kilimanjaro through another company when we found Bantu Pori Journeys . I was originally a bit stressed with how the logistics would work out with so many moving parts. Baraka handled everything flawlessly and the transfer from Mweka Gate to the Lodge was seamless.
We spent the next ten days with Danny(Our Guide/Driver) exploring Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Central and Northern Serengeti National Park. We were in excellent hands and absolutely loved our whole wild adventure with Danny and his Land Cruiser “Lucy”. What impressed us most was Danny’s love and passion for what he does. His genuine excitement and enthusiasm towards showing us the beauty of Tanzania was amazing and kept smiles on our faces for the entire time. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the areas and parks that we drove through, as well as all of the animals that we saw.
It’s hard to choose one favorite part, but a few highlights of our trip were seeing lionesses feasting on a buffalo, leopard cubs playing together and thousands of wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River for the great migration. We learned so much from him and every day was a new adventure. By the end of our trip, we felt like Danny was a close friend we had known for years, instead of just a few days.
We can’t wait to go back someday, hopefully sooner rather than later, and we have no doubt that we will book our trip with Bantu Pori Journeys again. If you are searching for a safari company, we honestly can’t recommend them enough. We will forever sing their praises to anyone who asks!
Thank you so much, Baraka and Danny, a thousand thanks wouldn’t be enough to convey our gratitude to you for the trip of a lifetime that you made possible. We sincerely hope our paths cross again someday soon.
Asante Sana!
Our initial inquiry to the company was answered within hours by Baraka, founder of Bantu Pori Journeys . He was incredibly knowledgeable about the different parks, different lodges, and the ideal amount of time to spend in each location. He asked what we would like to see, how long our trip would be and what our budget was in order to build us a custom itinerary. He knew where we should splurge on nicer locations, and areas where we could save a bit of money. The flexibility and options presented to us were big reasons that we loved Bantu Pori Journeys .
We had already booked our climbing outfitter up Mt. Kilimanjaro through another company when we found Bantu Pori Journeys . I was originally a bit stressed with how the logistics would work out with so many moving parts. Baraka handled everything flawlessly and the transfer from Mweka Gate to the Lodge was seamless.
We spent the next ten days with Danny(Our Guide/Driver) exploring Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Central and Northern Serengeti National Park. We were in excellent hands and absolutely loved our whole wild adventure with Danny and his Land Cruiser “Lucy”. What impressed us most was Danny’s love and passion for what he does. His genuine excitement and enthusiasm towards showing us the beauty of Tanzania was amazing and kept smiles on our faces for the entire time. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the areas and parks that we drove through, as well as all of the animals that we saw.
It’s hard to choose one favorite part, but a few highlights of our trip were seeing lionesses feasting on a buffalo, leopard cubs playing together and thousands of wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River for the great migration. We learned so much from him and every day was a new adventure. By the end of our trip, we felt like Danny was a close friend we had known for years, instead of just a few days.
We can’t wait to go back someday, hopefully sooner rather than later, and we have no doubt that we will book our trip with Bantu Pori Journeys again. If you are searching for a safari company, we honestly can’t recommend them enough. We will forever sing their praises to anyone who asks!
Thank you so much, Baraka and Danny, a thousand thanks wouldn’t be enough to convey our gratitude to you for the trip of a lifetime that you made possible. We sincerely hope our paths cross again someday soon.
Asante Sana!
Written July 2, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Habari yako,
Thanks for your review! Your positive feedback really means the world to our team which takes great pride in the service they provide. We hope to see you again on another of our adventures in the future.
The BPJ Team
Written July 11, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Tom Rambo
10 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
From my first email enquiring about the itinerary and availability, to your last welcome home email I can say that Bantu Pori Journeys were incredibly responsive - often replying immediately (pretty awesome considering the time difference!). All my questions were answered, and any
concerns were addressed immediately.
I have the highest praise for Shany (Mountain guide). He is a pure, rare, and valuable gem! He is the most understanding, the compassionate guide I have ever experienced on a tour. He
paid attention to the tiniest details regarding their clients.
Shany shared his extensive knowledge of the ecology and botany of Kilimanjaro, indicating both the Latin and common name of every plant I asked about. He took note of my love of jungle/rainforest trekking and recommended returning for another of the Bantu Pori Journeys tours which include my interests.
I would highly recommend any tour of Bantu Pori with Shany as the leader and hope to return for one of
the other interesting tours that hold my interest. I also want to mention the amazing guiding and emotional assistance by Willy, Mtui, and
Abass. Each of these lovely people expressed interest in knowing me as a person and making sure that I was content and comfortable. Willy was the personal porter for me. He greeted me each day with a huge smile and congratulations for making it to each hut. Willy summit-ed with us and was very encouraging and offered assistance all along the way.
Shany lives up to his name
and provides a quiet, solid form of support to all the crew members.
Visiting Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater has to be one of the world's premium safari experiences and doing it with a company like Bantu Pori is a must. Everything on this safari was beyond my expectations from the accommodations, weather, food, scenery and wildlife. Tanzania should definitely be high on any traveler's list.
I know it will always be for me and I am looking forward to returning and exploring more of what Tanzania has to offer.
I required special food, no gluten, and dairy, and was pleased to be accommodated very well and deliciously on both tours.
Thanks to all for helping.
concerns were addressed immediately.
I have the highest praise for Shany (Mountain guide). He is a pure, rare, and valuable gem! He is the most understanding, the compassionate guide I have ever experienced on a tour. He
paid attention to the tiniest details regarding their clients.
Shany shared his extensive knowledge of the ecology and botany of Kilimanjaro, indicating both the Latin and common name of every plant I asked about. He took note of my love of jungle/rainforest trekking and recommended returning for another of the Bantu Pori Journeys tours which include my interests.
I would highly recommend any tour of Bantu Pori with Shany as the leader and hope to return for one of
the other interesting tours that hold my interest. I also want to mention the amazing guiding and emotional assistance by Willy, Mtui, and
Abass. Each of these lovely people expressed interest in knowing me as a person and making sure that I was content and comfortable. Willy was the personal porter for me. He greeted me each day with a huge smile and congratulations for making it to each hut. Willy summit-ed with us and was very encouraging and offered assistance all along the way.
Shany lives up to his name
and provides a quiet, solid form of support to all the crew members.
Visiting Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater has to be one of the world's premium safari experiences and doing it with a company like Bantu Pori is a must. Everything on this safari was beyond my expectations from the accommodations, weather, food, scenery and wildlife. Tanzania should definitely be high on any traveler's list.
I know it will always be for me and I am looking forward to returning and exploring more of what Tanzania has to offer.
I required special food, no gluten, and dairy, and was pleased to be accommodated very well and deliciously on both tours.
Thanks to all for helping.
Written October 24, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Habari yako,
Thanks for your review! Your positive feedback really means the world to our team which takes great pride in the service they provide. We hope to see you again on another of our adventures in the future.
The BPJ Team
Written July 11, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jennifer S
San Juan Capistrano, CA2 contributions
Jun 2022
Just returned home from an amazing time in Tanzania, first up was the Kilimanjaro climb, what an experience! The organization of the trip was to the highest standard, our guides Filbert, Elias, Ambrose and Tuma were amazing and really looked out for us and treated us like family. All the porters and team were amazing and so helpful, Richard our waiter was so cheerful and happy all the time and so encouraging. Raymond took pride in making sure our tents and shoes were kept clean and even dusted us off on occasion.
Richard the cook did an amazing job keeping us fed, the food was delicious and the cake he baked for us when we had all summited was stunning as was the welcome back to camp we received from the whole team after we had summited, they were genuinely pleased for us and it was really heart warming.
Next up was a 5 day safari with our guide Danny who really went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. Danny managed to maneuvers our vehicle into the best positions possible to give us the best views of the animals, and was very informative about the animals and parks. Lunches were amazing we even had a table cloth and silver plates and cutlery and the food was delicious, Danny really looked out for us especially when the velvet monkeys were eying up our lunch one day and he ensured they got no where near us. We couldn’t thank him enough.
The whole experience was amazing from start to finish and I highly recommend Bantu Pori Journeys
Richard the cook did an amazing job keeping us fed, the food was delicious and the cake he baked for us when we had all summited was stunning as was the welcome back to camp we received from the whole team after we had summited, they were genuinely pleased for us and it was really heart warming.
Next up was a 5 day safari with our guide Danny who really went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. Danny managed to maneuvers our vehicle into the best positions possible to give us the best views of the animals, and was very informative about the animals and parks. Lunches were amazing we even had a table cloth and silver plates and cutlery and the food was delicious, Danny really looked out for us especially when the velvet monkeys were eying up our lunch one day and he ensured they got no where near us. We couldn’t thank him enough.
The whole experience was amazing from start to finish and I highly recommend Bantu Pori Journeys
Written July 11, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for your review! Your positive feedback really means the world to our team which takes great pride in the service they provide. We hope to see you again on another of our adventures in the future.
The BPJ Team
Written July 11, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Farah B
San Antonio, TX11 contributions
Jul 2022
Bantu Pori Journeys is an amazing company to work with. In the planning phase, Baraka was great. He built a completely custom itinerary for us including the climb and a Safari and made several recommendations that made our trip even better. Once in the country, Moody was awesome. He took care of us every day we were in Moshi, he even helped me get a haircut and shave between the climb and safari.
As for the climb, we did the Northern Circuit over 10 days, our guides William, Moody, and Safari, and the whole crew (16 total) did a great job. The weather wasn't awesome but they did everything they could to make us comfortable and see that we had a great time. On a personal note, I would not have made summit day without William and Moody's constant encouragement. The food was great, I miss the cucumber soup already. I can't imagine a better crew to have climbed with.
After the climb, doing a Safari for 4 days was a great addition. Our guide Kantey did an outstanding job getting us into tons of animals every day. I highly recommend spending a night or two in the Serengeti at the tent camp we stayed at. Nothing like hearing Hyenas calling right outside your tent at night.
And finally while in Moshi there is no better place than the Pink Flamingo boutique hotel. Theresa and Alejandro are wonderful hosts and it was a paradise to come home to in between our other adventures.
As for the climb, we did the Northern Circuit over 10 days, our guides William, Moody, and Safari, and the whole crew (16 total) did a great job. The weather wasn't awesome but they did everything they could to make us comfortable and see that we had a great time. On a personal note, I would not have made summit day without William and Moody's constant encouragement. The food was great, I miss the cucumber soup already. I can't imagine a better crew to have climbed with.
After the climb, doing a Safari for 4 days was a great addition. Our guide Kantey did an outstanding job getting us into tons of animals every day. I highly recommend spending a night or two in the Serengeti at the tent camp we stayed at. Nothing like hearing Hyenas calling right outside your tent at night.
And finally while in Moshi there is no better place than the Pink Flamingo boutique hotel. Theresa and Alejandro are wonderful hosts and it was a paradise to come home to in between our other adventures.
Written July 14, 2022
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Hi Brother Farah,
Thanks for your fantastic review and congratulations on reaching the roof of Africa!
We are very proud of our team and the outstanding level of service they provide, we always go above and beyond for our guests. I hope you will join us in Tanzania next year and get to know our western Tanzania team also!
We can't wait to see you again - we have some great new adventures waiting for you!
The Bantu Pori Journeys Team
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Written July 17, 2022
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Rose Burdon
West Vancouver, Canada10 contributions
Jul 2022
I wanted to thank you and your team so much for organizing our trek. We were constantly impressed along the way with your help and professionalism from the moment we interacted online. Our team was awesome. Our American friends are now friends for life. How lucky were we to trek with such a great team?! Our porters and guides were outstanding.
Athumani was of course amazing and a great leader respected by his team. His sense of humor and calm manner were appreciated! We know it’s not easy to strike the balance with a group with many worries and concerns and we found ourselves easily trusting our guides.
This fact helped offset just how bad we felt as we watched the young porters carry heavy loads on their necks and shoulders. We really lucked out with you guys in all respects and will of course highly recommend you to friends with this goal in mind. We hope to join you on another trip in the future!
Let us know how we can in any way promote you or help the guys on our team. They definitely stole our hearts and won our deep respect!
Kante and I had a great safari ( Lemala camps were very special), and are now off to Zanzibar for a few days before heading home. We are very humbled by our experience.
We definitely fell in love with Kili and Tanzania!
Athumani was of course amazing and a great leader respected by his team. His sense of humor and calm manner were appreciated! We know it’s not easy to strike the balance with a group with many worries and concerns and we found ourselves easily trusting our guides.
This fact helped offset just how bad we felt as we watched the young porters carry heavy loads on their necks and shoulders. We really lucked out with you guys in all respects and will of course highly recommend you to friends with this goal in mind. We hope to join you on another trip in the future!
Let us know how we can in any way promote you or help the guys on our team. They definitely stole our hearts and won our deep respect!
Kante and I had a great safari ( Lemala camps were very special), and are now off to Zanzibar for a few days before heading home. We are very humbled by our experience.
We definitely fell in love with Kili and Tanzania!
Written August 6, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Hunter Allan
Virginia1 contribution
Jan 2020
We just returned from a 10 person family safari to Tanzania, and it was a trip of a lifetime. Baraka from Bantu Pori Journeys helped me plan this trip over several months and he was a pleasure to work with. He patiently answered all my questions and was extremely accommodating throughout, including multiple changes to the itinerary, accommodations, and number of people.
Every place we stayed in was clean, beautiful, had impeccable service, and served delicious food. We had several vegetarians in our group and they had no issues with meals. We heard lions and hyenas outside our tent in the Chaka Camps at Serengeti and Tarangire, had beautiful views on our balconies at the Serena Ngorongoro, and fabulous rooms at Escarpment lodge in Lake Manyara. The staff in each place was friendly and helpful, and we had a comfortable stay throughout the safari.
Our guides for the safari were unbelievable. They told us stories from their personal experiences of over 10 years, and kept our group entertained. They were also very patient with our large group which also included a 1.5 year old. Thanks to their efforts, we saw lions, cheetahs, a cheetah kill, 2 leopards, and countless elephants, giraffes, hippos, antelope, hyenas, wildebeest, zebras, and buffalo. We also spotted a caracal, elands, and other rarer animals thanks to the keen eyes of our guides. The guides were knowledgeable about these animals and made sure we found and saw the animals as close-up as possible while prioritizing our safety.
We opted for a balloon ride over the Serengeti, and this was an unbelievable experience to see animals from a bird's-eye view. The champagne breakfast which followed in the middle of the Serengeti was amazing as well.
Bantu Pori Journeys coordinated our trip from start to finish, and even had a check-in point before we began the safari to ensure our expectations were met. They also coordinated our transfer to the next destination in Nairobi, where we stayed overnight before flying to Cape Town. I plan to use BPJ again whenever we return, and highly recommend their services to anyone thinking about a Tanzanian safari.
Thank you team Bantu Pori Journeys for an unforgettable holiday! Words cannot do justice to describe the fun we had.
Every place we stayed in was clean, beautiful, had impeccable service, and served delicious food. We had several vegetarians in our group and they had no issues with meals. We heard lions and hyenas outside our tent in the Chaka Camps at Serengeti and Tarangire, had beautiful views on our balconies at the Serena Ngorongoro, and fabulous rooms at Escarpment lodge in Lake Manyara. The staff in each place was friendly and helpful, and we had a comfortable stay throughout the safari.
Our guides for the safari were unbelievable. They told us stories from their personal experiences of over 10 years, and kept our group entertained. They were also very patient with our large group which also included a 1.5 year old. Thanks to their efforts, we saw lions, cheetahs, a cheetah kill, 2 leopards, and countless elephants, giraffes, hippos, antelope, hyenas, wildebeest, zebras, and buffalo. We also spotted a caracal, elands, and other rarer animals thanks to the keen eyes of our guides. The guides were knowledgeable about these animals and made sure we found and saw the animals as close-up as possible while prioritizing our safety.
We opted for a balloon ride over the Serengeti, and this was an unbelievable experience to see animals from a bird's-eye view. The champagne breakfast which followed in the middle of the Serengeti was amazing as well.
Bantu Pori Journeys coordinated our trip from start to finish, and even had a check-in point before we began the safari to ensure our expectations were met. They also coordinated our transfer to the next destination in Nairobi, where we stayed overnight before flying to Cape Town. I plan to use BPJ again whenever we return, and highly recommend their services to anyone thinking about a Tanzanian safari.
Thank you team Bantu Pori Journeys for an unforgettable holiday! Words cannot do justice to describe the fun we had.
Written January 16, 2020
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Super awesome review,
We thank you very much for choosing Bantu Pori, it was a pleasure to be your local hosts. It is so kind of you to recommend us,
We are very appreciative.
Do come again!
Kind regards
Written August 1, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Bint
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates2 contributions
Oct 2021
To say that we got lucky with David of Bantu Pori Journeys as our safari guide would be an understatement! I would go so far as saying that one of the major reasons our trip was so memorable was David! As first-time safari enthusiasts, we had no idea what to expect. Baraka the director at Bantu pori took great care of us and ensured that we were always comfortable and witnessed the true beauty of Tanzania.
On other hand David’s instincts, experience and determination are remarkable. He made every effort to ensure that we saw a wide range of animals in their true habitat He even managed to get us a glimpse of the elusive black rhino the last of the big 5 that alluded us throughout our safari.
The wildebeest hunt and kill by a rare pack of African wild dogs that we would have no doubt missed had it not been for David’s alertness and patience still resonates with me after all this time. You can’t go wrong with David by your side!
We will be talking about this trip for a long time to come and certainly recommending Bantu Pori Journeys and Tanzania to all our friends.
Thank you once again.
On other hand David’s instincts, experience and determination are remarkable. He made every effort to ensure that we saw a wide range of animals in their true habitat He even managed to get us a glimpse of the elusive black rhino the last of the big 5 that alluded us throughout our safari.
The wildebeest hunt and kill by a rare pack of African wild dogs that we would have no doubt missed had it not been for David’s alertness and patience still resonates with me after all this time. You can’t go wrong with David by your side!
We will be talking about this trip for a long time to come and certainly recommending Bantu Pori Journeys and Tanzania to all our friends.
Thank you once again.
Written October 4, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Habari yako,
Thanks for your review! Your positive feedback really means the world to our team which takes great pride in the service they provide. We hope to see you again on another of our adventures in the future.
The BPJ Team
Written July 11, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mike
2 contributions
Jan 2021
Bantu Pori was immensely helpful during these uncertain times. They communicated often and were very transparent. They also made rescheduling of our safari a complete breeze and stress free. We were unable to take our trip to Tanzania last year because no flights were available due to Covid-19 country restriction.
A big shout out to our safari guide and the entire team involved for organizing our entire Tanzania Safari itinerary for us, since we were first-timers for a safari, they ensured that our trip covered what we wanted and made excellent recommendations.
Thank you so much for organizing our 7 days itinerary for Tanzania. It was a trip of a lifetime. We had a spectacular time. The game drives were exquisite and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the safari. We enjoyed Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. Truly five star destinations.
The lodges/camps that you booked for us were beyond our expectations and so were the staff at each of the lodges/camps. We couldn’t have done this trip without your detailed planning, organization and expertise!! Thank you for discussing all the details with us and customizing the trip for us. We really appreciated your attention to detail and your willingness to chat with us over the phone to alleviate any of our concerns. We knew we were in good hands and that made us feel at ease throughout our trip.
Thank you for organizing this entire itinerary for us and making excellent recommendations. We hope that you and everyone at Bantu Pori are staying safe during these difficult times.
Absolutely fabulous customer service even in a time of such uncertainty, I am so pleased we booked with you!!
A big shout out to our safari guide and the entire team involved for organizing our entire Tanzania Safari itinerary for us, since we were first-timers for a safari, they ensured that our trip covered what we wanted and made excellent recommendations.
Thank you so much for organizing our 7 days itinerary for Tanzania. It was a trip of a lifetime. We had a spectacular time. The game drives were exquisite and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the safari. We enjoyed Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. Truly five star destinations.
The lodges/camps that you booked for us were beyond our expectations and so were the staff at each of the lodges/camps. We couldn’t have done this trip without your detailed planning, organization and expertise!! Thank you for discussing all the details with us and customizing the trip for us. We really appreciated your attention to detail and your willingness to chat with us over the phone to alleviate any of our concerns. We knew we were in good hands and that made us feel at ease throughout our trip.
Thank you for organizing this entire itinerary for us and making excellent recommendations. We hope that you and everyone at Bantu Pori are staying safe during these difficult times.
Absolutely fabulous customer service even in a time of such uncertainty, I am so pleased we booked with you!!
Written January 24, 2021
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Habari yako,
Thanks for your review! Your positive feedback really means the world to our team which takes great pride in the service they provide. We hope to see you again on another of our adventures in the future.
The BPJ Team
Written July 11, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
JimmyR
Amsteg, Switzerland7 contributions
Aug 2020
We booked a week-long safari in and around the Serengeti National Park and I have to say that from our initial contact with our planner, Bantu Pori, to returning home, nothing could have run more smoothly.
We started planning after they lifted the travel restrictions in late May for an early August travel. We had a great flight deal with KLM, so it was a great starting point. So far we can recommend several few tips such as;
1. Don’t overnight at Arusha, I think it’s safe to go directly to your lodge in the park if time will allow. I think parks are safer than the hotels/lodges in town. 2. Bring your own masks, hand sanitizers, or face mask or shield (We didn’t use our shield in Tanzania). 3. in your safari car, Seat at the windows. 4. Don’t join a group, it is better to travel private as we did than trying to save money joining a group and putting your health in jeopardy. 5. Take your operator's safari guide advice.
For our safari with Bantu Pori, KANTE was our guide/wild care-taker who was VERY professional, knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and made sure we had the best and safe time. He made sure we got to see as many wildlife as possible. He has lots of years of experience and he is fluent in English.
Besides temperature readings at the Airport and at the park gates. Our operator also took plenty of measures to make the whole experience safe and fun. From Masks, Hand sanitizers, and social distancing. Everything they said they will do they did.
In my opinion, Tanzania is safe than the streets in Europe. WHY? You will interact with few/very few people along the way, All the lodges and camps observe all the safety measures, The operators are trained and they observe the safety procedures….in the entire week we meet fewer than 10 cars in the parks….at our camps Serengeti Kati Kati & Embalakai Authentic Camp there were other guests but we hardly noticed them as we requested to have our meals in our tent.
We were really impressed by the great nature of Africa, especially the Serengeti national park. Thank you again KANTE and the whole team Bantu Pori for your thoughtful organization of this safe & memorable extraordinary trip.
As they say in Tanzania: Asante Sana & Ka Salama (Thank you a lot and stay safe)
We started planning after they lifted the travel restrictions in late May for an early August travel. We had a great flight deal with KLM, so it was a great starting point. So far we can recommend several few tips such as;
1. Don’t overnight at Arusha, I think it’s safe to go directly to your lodge in the park if time will allow. I think parks are safer than the hotels/lodges in town. 2. Bring your own masks, hand sanitizers, or face mask or shield (We didn’t use our shield in Tanzania). 3. in your safari car, Seat at the windows. 4. Don’t join a group, it is better to travel private as we did than trying to save money joining a group and putting your health in jeopardy. 5. Take your operator's safari guide advice.
For our safari with Bantu Pori, KANTE was our guide/wild care-taker who was VERY professional, knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and made sure we had the best and safe time. He made sure we got to see as many wildlife as possible. He has lots of years of experience and he is fluent in English.
Besides temperature readings at the Airport and at the park gates. Our operator also took plenty of measures to make the whole experience safe and fun. From Masks, Hand sanitizers, and social distancing. Everything they said they will do they did.
In my opinion, Tanzania is safe than the streets in Europe. WHY? You will interact with few/very few people along the way, All the lodges and camps observe all the safety measures, The operators are trained and they observe the safety procedures….in the entire week we meet fewer than 10 cars in the parks….at our camps Serengeti Kati Kati & Embalakai Authentic Camp there were other guests but we hardly noticed them as we requested to have our meals in our tent.
We were really impressed by the great nature of Africa, especially the Serengeti national park. Thank you again KANTE and the whole team Bantu Pori for your thoughtful organization of this safe & memorable extraordinary trip.
As they say in Tanzania: Asante Sana & Ka Salama (Thank you a lot and stay safe)
Written August 12, 2020
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What an incredible experience you had!
We couldn't be happier. Thank you for giving us the chance to design your lifetime trip and thank you for this outstanding review :)
Written January 20, 2021
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Alek Domińik
Brzeziny, Poland14 contributions
Jan 2021
I just climbed Kilimanjaro with the unparalleled bantu pori journeys team! From the first minute to the last, they exceeded all of my expectations. Jimmy, Isa, Gabriel, Abas, Jones, and the rest of the wonderful local guides, cooks, and porters made sure our group was taken care of the entire way.
Our safety while acclimatizing was checked continuously and at regular intervals, and when some of us struggled, appropriate attention was received right away. In addition, the knowledgeable guides taught us about the flora, fauna, terrain, and local culture.
The porters hauled our gear, food, water, and other group supplies, and the cooks made sure that were always well fed, hydrated, and healthy. On summit night, we were serenaded under the stars and a crescent moon. I can't thank the team enough for making this all possible.
My brother also trekked with Bantu pori journeys a few years ago and it was also an unforgettable adventure!
I would go with them anywhere and I highly recommend bantu pori journeys to anyone interested in the outdoors, safari adventure, and exploration!
Our safety while acclimatizing was checked continuously and at regular intervals, and when some of us struggled, appropriate attention was received right away. In addition, the knowledgeable guides taught us about the flora, fauna, terrain, and local culture.
The porters hauled our gear, food, water, and other group supplies, and the cooks made sure that were always well fed, hydrated, and healthy. On summit night, we were serenaded under the stars and a crescent moon. I can't thank the team enough for making this all possible.
My brother also trekked with Bantu pori journeys a few years ago and it was also an unforgettable adventure!
I would go with them anywhere and I highly recommend bantu pori journeys to anyone interested in the outdoors, safari adventure, and exploration!
Written January 11, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Dear Alek,
Thank you so much for your amazing review!
Bantu pori journeys will always go the extra mile to guarantee that you have an unforgettable experience. That's why we take attention to detail very seriously and make sure to offer the best service possible, through a great of professionals, excellent vehicles, and delicious meals ;)
We'll make sure to let Jimmy and the rest of the team know about your feedback!
Written January 20, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Caroldove
Liverpool, UK77 contributions
Are the safari vehicles the ones with the pop up roofs?
Baraka Mollel🤠
Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania137 contributions
Yes, Our safari vehicles have pop up roof.