Thank you Mr Gideon , Dev and Enocke for making our Tanzania trip memorable and this visit will be cherished forever
Want to express our heartfelt thanks for organizing such a wonderful wildlife trip. The experience was truly unforgettable, and every detail was perfectly planned. Your dedication and passion for wildlife shone through, making the journey not only enjoyable but also incredibly enriching.
Thank you once again for all your hard work and for creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Best vacation ever!
My spouse and I have been on two two week trips with this company, and plan to do it again in the future. The company owner and guides are all native Tanzanians and are the best wildlife spotters on the planet. They do everything humanly possible to ensure your comfort and safety. I have not had a more enjoyable vacation in my life and I have lived nearly seven decades, and been on hundreds of trips.
The guides are all very knowledgeable about Tanzanian history, culture, wildlife, ecology, geography, geology...you name it.
Trip of a lifetime!
No one can explain the awesome site viewing thousands of roaming Wildebeest, Zebra, gazelle, Impala as they migrate--It must be seen. No one can guarantee a tree filled with 17 napping Lionesses, but there they were. Traveling with a local, reputable company brings Africa to life. All 3 of my safaris included the expert staff of H M Safari. H M Safari customizes each trip, changing the pace and the lodgings. Luxury lodges and unique tented camps add to the pleasure.
H S Safari takes advantage of every opportunity, from stopping to watch a dung beetle to watching Cheetah and their cubs. Each of my safaris brought the “Big Five” into view at various sightings.
As for safety…you are in responsible hands with H S Safari. I always felt safe. Your trip will be the highlight of your life.
Trip of a lifetime!
I have enjoyed 2 wonderful safari trips with Gideon, the owner of HM SARFARIS, and rate them 5-Star (5/5). Gideon has worked as a Guide in Tanzania for 15 years and he, along with all the Guides at HM Safaris, are extremely knowledgeable, professional, reliable, personable, and speak fluent English.
My first safari with Gideon was 12-days / 11-nights in November, 2017. After telling family/friends about it and showing pictures, 10 people wanted to go so we did a 13-day / 12-night safari in November, 2019. Both safaris were OUTSTANDING!!! We saw a great number of Elephants, Giraffes, Lions, Zebras, Cape Buffalo, Wildebeests, rhinoceros, monkeys, Warthogs, antelope/Impala/gazelle, hippopotamus, Hyenas, Ostriches, Jackals, mongoose, birds of various varieties, plus Leopards, Cheetahs, and more. Four people on my second safari had done safaris in other African countries and agreed the Tanzanian safari with HM Safaris was better and more affordable.
In addition, the lodges we stayed in were exceptionally clean, the beds were comfortable, and the views spectacular (we preferred the Tanzanian-owned and operated lodges). The food was fabulous (I gained weight on both safaris) and the people were kind, friendly, helpful, and all spoke fluent English. Contact Gideon to personally design a safari that fits your budget and length of stay – you will be glad you did!
Don't let the small # of reviews scare you
This is a WONDERFUL safari operation. We dod an 12 day trip with ten people and EVERYONE thought it was fantastic! One individual in the group was making her second trip, and is planning to do a third. My wife and I will be returning. They can customize the trip as much as your like. Very honest, very hard working, and very knowledgeable guides who stopped to show us things that other guided vehicles drove right by. Their website does not do them justice, and they are in the process of updating/upgrading. I cannot recommend them enough.
Knowledgeable, honest, dependable
Our trip was for 14 days in November, 2019. Can’t say enough good things about our experience in Tanzania with HM Safaris. We traveled from Arusha, to Ngorongo Crater, Olduvai Gorge and Museum, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara NP and Tarangire NP. The accommodations, food and sightings of locales, people and animals were all to our complete satisfaction. Our guides, Gideon and Omar, were great. Both are very knowledgeable, conversational, outgoing and willing to share their knowledge and experiences. They were very accommodating as to amount of time to view the animals and take photos. They were also very willing to help us no matter what situation arose and to assist in any manner possible. I left something at a camp and they went above and beyond to have it returned to me before the end of the trip. They are easy to work with, reliable, diligent, efficient and trustworthy guides for any trip you plan with them. We kept track and recorded sightings of over 130 different animals and birds, including the big five. Excellent experience! Highly recommend.
Simply Amazing
My wife and I were recommended to view the HM Safaris web site and go from there. Sue from HM was abundantly capable and knowledgeable on all aspects related to this Tanzanian experience. We simply provided her with advice on what attractions we would like to see over the 12 day duration of our journey, and Sue came back to us promptly with appropriate recommendations including our private and customised safari experience. We were indeed very lucky to have our guide, Edward, who has several years of experience and knows all the tracks and best locations which included the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Mara River. And yes, we were indeed lucky enough not only to see the Big Five, but experience a total of four Wildebeest crossings. I cannot speak highly enough of their abilities to plan and execute an enjoyable safari experience that will have lifetime memories.
A wonderful safari in Tanzania
I did a lot of research to find a great safari company. I emailed many, some replied and a few replied very quickly. Sue from HM was one of the latter and was extremely responsive to all the queries we had and eventually provided us with an excellent itinerary at an extremely competitive price. We left Australia feeling very confident that we were headed for a great experience, but you never know until you're there!
We very much enjoyed our flight from Arusha across the Serengeti, and I would recommend this as it provides a particular perspective on the landscape. Ralph met us at Grumeti airstrip and it didn't take long for us to know that we were in the hands of someone who was extremely knowledgable, good humoured and absolutely passionate about the wildlife and people of Tanzania. On the whole we selected mid-range accommodation and we were delighted with every place we stayed - we were always comfortable and well catered for. Our favourite area and camp was the Moru Kopjes and Kirurumu Tented Camp. The scenery in this location is gorgeous, we saw many many animals and the camp is small (only 7 tents) and intimate with outstanding service. We fell in love with the Serengeti, though that doesn't mean that we didn't enjoy the likes of Tarangire. Ralph was an excellent driver, spotter and educator. We always felt very safe. The whole experience was top rate, and I am looking for opportunities to return! I have no hesitation in recommending HM to those looking for a great value, captivating safari in Tanzania.
A great safari experience
From start to finish this was a well organised and executed 10 day Tanzanian safari for the four of us. It encompassed the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara.
Our first contact,Sue, was quick to respond to our initial enquiry and offer advice then organise the trip according to our preferences, both locations and cost. (By the way, the fact that she operates out of Jackson Hole in Wyoming doesn't mean it's an internet scam, nor does it affect her organisational skills!) On ground organisation was excellent by William and our driver and guide Ralph was priceless. He excelled in both his driving over the rougher terrains and in finding us wildlife. His English was excellent but we managed to augment his vocabulary with a few Aussie words and phrases. His enthusiasm about his country and its wildlife was infectious, as was his sense of humour, a necessity when you are in the same vehicle with four antipodeans.
His experience is vast and his local knowledge an asset. He made our requests effortless in their fulfilment. I won't say anymore about him except to say that I had some serious convincing to do with my 3 female companions that we could NOT take him home with us!
All accommodation whether in lodges or tented was excellent and the food provided remarkable under the circumstances. And I can recommend the South African wines.
If we were to go again, HM safaris would be our first choice.
