Zara Tanzania Adventures

We trekked to the top of Kilimanjaro…

We trekked to the top of Kilimanjaro with guide Silvano and his crew from Zara Tours. It was a wonderful experience. The team was extremely professional and service minded, and made the hike a highlight of our lives.

Kilimanjaro trek

I recently used this agency for my Kilimanjaro ascent, and I must say it was an incredible experience. The agency is exceptionally well-organized, and the staff is incredibly friendly. A special shoutout to our guide, Lukas. Lukas has extensive years of experience and demonstrated confidence.His continuous support throughout the journey ensured the entire group successfully conquered the ascent. I wholeheartedly recommend Lukas to anyone considering such an adventure. His professionalism, experience, and dedication make him a top choice.

Incredible Safari with Zara!

Our Tanzania safari with Zara was an absolute dream come true! Starting with Erasto who helped us book the trip entirely through email communication. Their communication and customer service was excellent from start to finish. They were very patient and came up with several different options to make sure our Safari met our desired length of stay and level of accommodations. From the moment we arrived in Tanzania, our honeymoon felt incredibly special thanks to Zara. The choice of lodges included both luxury and modesty. The breathtaking landscapes, magnificent wildlife, and enchanting sunsets made every day unforgettable. The staff at the Moshi Springlands Hotel were incredibly helpful and friendly. We highly recommend the coffee day tour if you have the time! However, what truly set this experience apart was our incredible tour guide, Peter. He was not just a guide, but a storyteller, a friend, and a true ambassador of Tanzania. Peter went above and beyond to ensure we didn't miss a single wonder of this beautiful country. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and warm personality made the journey even more extraordinary. Every step of the tour surpassed our wildest expectations. It's rare to find such a perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and genuine connection with both nature and the people. If you're planning an African adventure, take our word for it – ask for Peter as your guide; he will make your journey a memory to cherish forever. Thank you, Zara, for making our honeymoon safari an experience beyond words. We are forever grateful for the memories you've helped us create!

Go on safari with Zara Tours!

I spent six amazing days on a Tanzania safari in August 2023. I made the reservation through a European travel agency, Tour Compass, which in addition to customizing my trip according to my wishes, also reserved my flights between Helsinki and Kilimanjaro. I did quite a bit of shopping ahead of time, and found that as a single occupancy traveler, Tour Compass (Zara Tours) had very competitive rates, and I saved about 30-50% compared to other similar safari tours. I was met at the airport by a Zara Tours staff member and my driver/guide, Willy (Wilfred), and my two fellow travelers, a wonderful young couple from Wales, Beth and Lloyd. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Beth and Lloyd had a similar itinerary to mine and that we and Willy would be traveling together during the entire safari. First, a few words about the lodging. We spent our first two nights at Highview Hotel in Karatu. As suggested by the name, it is located on a hillside with what would have been a nice view had it not been so hazy (smoky). We received a warm welcome by the staff and were pampered throughout our stay. The meals were buffet style with plenty of choices and an amazing selection of fruits. The food was also quite good at all the other hotels and camps that I stayed at. Lunches were box lunches – plentiful but somewhat redundant, and may not fully satisfy somebody who is vegetarian/vegan, but it is possible that they would have accommodated a special diet upon request. The rooms at Highview Hotel were small, just barely big enough for two beds, and the shower had low water pressure. This was also true for the wild camps. Water is a precious commodity in these locations, so the low water pressure is understandable; I did not go on the safari to stay clean, but if a good shower is important to you, you may want to upgrade your lodging. The 3rd and 4th night we stayed at Ikoma Wild Camp. We had very big tents and enjoyed being “in the middle of nowhere”. Ikoma Wild Camp is outside of Serengeti National Park, but that does not mean that it is devoid of wildlife. We had several cape buffalo very close to the camp and a pride of about 12-15 lions within a short driving distance. The 5th and 6th night, I stayed in Ngorongoro Wild Camp, while Beth and Lloyd stayed back in Highview Hotel. I had upgraded my lodging after realizing that Ngorongoro Wild Camp is much closer to Ngorongoro crater than is Highview Hotel, so much less driving time was required to get to the crater. The Wild Camp had indeed a nice location (after a scenic drive along the crater rim) and we had several zebras and one giraffe right in the camp. After the safari, Beth and Lloyd flew to Zanzibar, while Willy drove me to Springlands Hotel in Moshi where I spent two nights visiting some friends. Springlands Hotel was quite nice with a nice pool, good shower, and lots of tasty food. It is mostly used as a base for those who climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The safari was much more amazing than I could have ever dreamed of. We went to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro conservation area and Lake Manyara National Park. It was breathtaking to see elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, many species of antelope, hyenas, cape buffalo, hippos, etc. from such a close distance. This was made possible by our amazing driver/guide, Willy. He had a sixth sense for knowing where the animals would be and which way they would be going, so that he could position us in such a way that the animals were coming to us. Willy was knowledgeable about the geography, plants, and animals of the area, and I learned much from him. It was clear that Willy was giving us the best possible experience on our safari. For me, the safari was a dream come true and I highly recommend Willy and Zara Tours for your Tanzania dream safari.

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Zara Tours - Highly Recommend

Zara Tours did an excellent job. They worked with us to adjust our trip parameters due to unforeseen delays (our bikes arrived a day late) and were helpful from start to finish. The food was great, the guides were excellent at explaining everything from the daily schedule to the history of the mountain. We were safe and well taken care of along the way.

Our guide Dustin was great and he…

Our guide Dustin was great and he provided the right directions to make our ascent successful. I also thank all my team members for their excellent support.

Thank you Zara Tours and your guide Peter Minja

My husband and I just got home to Iceland after a unforgettable visit to Tanzania and Zanzibar and we want to thank you for your part in making the tour as fantastic as it was. The highlight of our trip was the safari in Tanzania, Oct. 9. -13th. And thanks to your guide Peter Minja it was a spectacular experience! Peter speaks good English, he is patient, cheerful, friendly, informative, caring and always willing to do as much as he could, to make our experience the best as possible. He’s got eagles eyes and found animals no one else could see and It was lovely to experience how much he respects the animals, the environment and the country. The car was always clean every morning and we always looked forward to meeting him and experience a new day. We and the other four of his passengers got to be good friends and there was never a dull moment in the car - Hakuna Matata. Thank you, Asante sana - and all the best you and your company, Thuridur Sigurdardottir Fridrik Fridriksson

Service, Success, and Safety

If you are trekking Kilimanjaro, Zara is all about service leading to success! However, safety is never sacrificed! 5 stars!!

Awesome Trip!!

We did the 8 day Lemosho Route up Kilimanjaro. Prior to being in Tanzania, we had great communication from the Zara office. They were able to answer all the questions I had (which was many). It was great having the transport from the airport to our hotel and not having to organise that. We then had a pre meeting with our head guide, Joseph, the day before departure and he checked our gear - which was re assuring. The hike was then actually quite relaxing as our crew organised EVERYTHING. We ate such amazing food from Michael, and our waiter Freddy was always so attentive. Each evening, Joseph discussed the agenda for the next day and was very experienced. Will definitely recommend to friends and family!!

This tour/trip was perfectly organised…

This tour/trip was perfectly organised in a simple and straightfoward way without being in anyway stressful or intrusive. I always felt in control of my own experience and, despite the obvious arduous nature of such a trek, it was also quite relaxing. The less travelled Rongai Route is defintiely a good choice if you wish to hike/trek without really seeing anyone else and enjoy the nature and environment. My guide, Abraham, was fully knowledgable and compentent and his friendly relaxed nature added greatly to the overall experience. It was like trekking with an in-the -know friend. For those looking for a thrilling and immersive experience with a great sense of achievement, I couldn't recommend this trip, inclusive of guide, route and company, enough.

The speedy response in terms of…

The speedy response in terms of communication and Zara Tours had the room for giving Clients discount on Safaris

Cultural wildlife safari in Tanzania - 11 days

We are very happy that we decided on this trip. In total, the trip lasted 11 days and flew by in a flash. Too bad it didn't last longer. We visited Arusha National Park, Lake Manjara, Karatu area, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. The accommodation is very comfortable, clean, in very picturesque places, in very pleasant, beautiful gardens, with swimming pools in three places. We especially liked the comfort and safety, as well as the exceptional kindness of the staff. Special thanks to Mr. Leizer Masai, who took care of us in a nice way, very carefully, unobtrusively, at every moment of our stay in the hotels and in the camp. The meals were delicious, varied and nicely served, and the restaurants were very neat, clean, and tastefully furnished. The service was very professional, attentive and expert, ie very hospitable at all times. Our guide and driver, Mr. Attanas Simon, made our stay safe, as far as driving a Jeep in the parks is concerned, as well as very interesting and fun. Excellent and expert in finding animals and plant life of all kinds. He explained particularly impressively about the manner of their behavior in every respect. Very pleasant in company, dexterous and safe to drive, he constantly took care of our health and comfort. We saw a lot of animals, birds, big five... We would like to thank the agency Zara Tours for the excellent organization of our trip, at all times, whether it was accommodation, food, transportation, and under the leadership of Mr. Attanas Simon. Thank you to the dear people, who welcomed us and led us to Iraqw people, Bushmen people, and Massai village people. Thanks for everything and goodbye.

Incredible experience

I highly recommend Zara tours. I climbed Kilimanjaro and felt so supported the entire time by the amazing guides and porters. They couldn't do enough to ensure that my team and I had the best and safest experience possible. I'd especially like to thank Kilian, Tomtom, Victor and Shiba for keeping our energy and moral high from beginning to end. Thank you!!

Best trip of my life

Best trip of my life! Thank you so much Mndeme and Khalifa for making it possible! I will recommend Zara Tour for the rest of my life!

Excellent guide and exceptional…

Excellent guide and exceptional service. Game drive was informative, fun and well executed!

A great safari experience

As advertised-pick up and delivery to lodge and safaris on time and personnel were friendly and helpful. Driver/ guide was wonderful , friendly and knowledgeable . I certainly enjoyed my probably once in a lifetime experience.Africa is a most interesting country and Zara is a company that can show it to you well.

Guide was a 5

Guide was a 5. Accommodations would have been a 5 if the last night had running water. Food was what I would imagine in a camping safari so met my expectation and no issues, 5. I saw all animals except rhino but that’s not guided fault. A recommendation for future tours would be to provide your guides with satellite phones so tourists could leverage a reliable hotspot. Also suggest taking tourists to the best merchandise stores to find the best pricing. Yes you can haggle in any store but many tourists aren’t into that scene.

Happy Adventurers!☺️

We are very happy with the Kilimanjaro trekking guides and porters. They have supported us all the way to the top. Definitely would not be able to do it without their support. Special mention to Felix, Richard, Hopson, Bobo and Isa. Asante sana!🥰 Our Safari trip was quite fun too! Joseph was very hospitable and accommodating on all our needs. There was last minute changes on our plan but despite of that, he was able to pull it off with a smile.☺️ If there are any improvement that I can suggest, it will be adding AC on the land cruiser and also providing choices on lunch boxes. We got tired of the lunch box food in just 4 days!😅 Overall, we had a wonderful experience with Zara Tours. I would have given 4.5 rating but it wasn't an option.

Mother-daughter tour

My daughter and I had an amazing time touring 3 parks in Tanzania. Our guide was so attentive to our needs and always ensured we would have a unique experience, including finding a way for us to see lions and a lion kill.