Massawe Adventures - Tewkesbury

Ruth Nkya

We had a great experience with Massawe Adventures. We booked a trip early on the tour organiser was very professional and patient with us. She made the whole process go smoothly.
The accommodations and routes she selected were great. We had plenty to eat and also had time to just relax.
The guide was very knowledgeable and could spot animals from afar. We were able to see the animals we wanted to see during our 3 day trip to Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
We had an amazing and memorable trip. Would recommend Massawe Adventures to anyone looking to do a safari adventure in Tanzania!

Sue Read

We have just returned from our 5 day trip to The Serengeti which we followed with a few days in Zanzibar.
We had a few ideas of what we wanted to do and what to expect from our Safari…But nothing prepared us for the most wonderful experience we had.
We were introduced to Massawe Adventures through our Travel Agent and right from the start, Idda was so helpful and professional…anticipating our needs even before we did.
Idda provided us with so much useful information before our trip, and even arranged our entry Visa for us.
When we arrived in Kilimanjaro we were met by our Guide Julius who took us for breakfast and a shower before we started towards Serengeti. As we had a private Safari, Julius made it clear that the trip was about us, and what we wanted, although we were more than happy to take his recommendations. He was constantly looking and very quick to point out animals, birds and interesting sights to our untrained eyes.
Each night we would discuss the plans for the next day, but were happy to adapt these depending on sightings to take us in a different direction. On our first full day Julius found an adult male lion resting under a tree right on the track in front of us less than a metre away! Similarly…he found a Lioness feeding her two cubs on a flat rock. Again, it was just us…a moment we will never forget. Julius’s passion for what he does and the animals he sees is inspiring. He taught us that taking time to wait is so important. Pole Pole! A safari should not be a box ticking exercise, but an honour to spend time with the amazing animals you do see.
My own personal wish was to see a family of elephants and I was not disappointed! Julius found us several groups, some of which just walked past our vehicle. I was impressed that as long as the drivers respect the animals, they will come close.
Our accommodation was a complete surprise. It was 5 star luxury and the care we received was outstanding. All of the staff were so friendly and fun, particularly Rebecca who decorated our lodge to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The food was amazing, no mean feat considering the challenges of being in the middle of the Serengeti. We were very sad to leave.
Thank you so much Idda and Julius for giving us such a wonderful experience. We will be back!

M M

My wife and I went on a 12-day safari to northern Tanzania with Massawe Adventures in February 2024. Our holiday included 2 to 3 days each in 4 locations: Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu and Serengeti National Park.

We had several key priorities:
a. to photograph the wildlife we saw, and to spend as long as it took to get “the shot”;
b. to see as many of the key animals as possible, with cheetahs especially important;
c. to see as many birds as possible.

Due to our specific requirements – and in particular our keenness to spend as long as we needed observing and photographing particular animals and birds - we decided not to join a group, but rather for the two of us to travel with our own guide/driver.

Idda, who organised the whole trip for us, was extremely responsive to our requirements: she recommended great safari lodges; made sure that our dietary and other requirements were met; and suggested a perfect itinerary. She chose Temba as our guide because his knowledge and enthusiasm for birds was outstanding. He was an ideal guide: very knowledgeable and informative, a very easygoing and amusing companion, and with a quite uncanny ability to spot animals at great distance, resulting every day in sights we couldn't have have dreamed of spotting without him.

One unforgettable highlight was witnessing a cheetah making a kill. Temba saw it from a considerable distance, and instinctively knew it was about to chase down a small group of Thompson's gazelle. No amount of documentary footage could prepare us for the thrill of seeing this breathtaking creature accelerate so fast the antelopes it was chasing looked like they were strolling in the park! Seconds later it had made a kill, and we were able to see it guarding its kill.

We planned every detail of our trip in close conjunction with Idda, who booked all our accommodation, flights etc. Nothing we requested was too much trouble, down to buying the precise quantity of kidney beans needed to fill our photographic bean bag!

I don't have adequate words to express how wonderful Idda, Temba and Massawe Adventures made this trip: I can't imagine how it could have been bettered, and I would recommend this company in the highest terms if you want to experience the most satisfying safari possible.

Jonathan Oakes

Marvellous! A trip of a lifetime As soon as we landed in Tanzania we were made to feel welcome. Massawe Adventures care for us every step of the way. Great local knowledge and flexible to our needs. Great accommodation and the safaris are exceptional. we didn't feel like tourists we felt like friends. there is so much to see, I hope we can have another adventure soon. Thank you Massawe Adventures J.O. (Sheffield, U.K.)

Pappa Dogg

Many thanks to Idda and the team at Massawe adventures. It truly was an unbelievable experience. Communication was great and all our needs were catered for perfectly. Special thanks to our guide Moses who seemed to find all the animals we wanted to see. Thanks to his amazing eye we got to see a cheetah stalk down an impala! Looking over the Ngorogoro crater at 6am was an unbelievable sight. Can't recommend Massawe adventures enough.

Dean Drobot

The team at Massawe Adventures were excellent. Our contact helped us plan our itinerary, explaining our options and making recommendations to get the most out of our time. We enjoyed a once in a lifetime safari taking in Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, as well as local excursions around Moshi and Kilimanjaro. Transport and accommodation exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend Massawe Adventures for anyone requiring friendly and knowledgeable travel advice.

Grace Jones

My husband and I with our two childrens (8 & 12yrs old) went to Tanzania after Christmas and had a great week with a very nice guide. Everything was arranged to perfection with beautiful accomodations. The contact with Massawe Adventures went smoothly. I definitely recommend booking a safari at Massawe Adventures, guaranteed to be a very successful holiday to remember!

Honora M

This was a lifetime memories. I booked the last minute holidays and Massawe Adventure sent me my Itinerary the following day. Everything was well organised. The driver (Moses) was spotting the wild animals from unbelievable distances. The lodge serves the best food and everything was prepared fresh. This will be forever lifetime memories - many thanks to Idda and everyone on Massawe Adventures.