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holiday to Tanzania

Arie Katz, 14th October 2024
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Our trip was primarily focused on wildlife photography. Mahlatini's organization of airport pick-ups, hot air balloon rides, accommodations, and game drives was impeccable. Our driver and guide, Barik (from Predators Safari), had close familiarity and encyclopedic knowledge of the flora, fauna, and general surroundings in both locations in the Serengeti as well as in Ngorongoro. He was very professional and accommodating to our needs, leaving early, returning late, and having lunch on the go so that we could maximize our time with the animals. Barik's profound understanding of animal behavior, spotting skills, and driving skills resulted in us seeing six (!!!) wildebeest river crossings. We saw several big cats including lions, lionesses, leopards, cheetahs, and a caracal, to name only a few. We witnessed big cats hunting and feeding their young. We saw elephants play-fighting, hippos fighting, hyenas feeding, and many, many other exhilarating situations. Overall, the trip far exceeded our expectations.

Arie Katz

Accommodation Visited

Kahawa House

“Good location, it was clean and had friendly and welcoming staff. The happy hour was an additional pleasant perk.”

Kati Kati Mara Tented Camp

“After a glitch with the shower the first night, the shower was fixed and our stay was overall pleasant. The staff was helpful and friendly and the food was quite good considering the location.”

Embalakai Authentic Tented Camp

“Embalakai was the only letdown during our trip. While the overall accommodations were reasonable, we had a serious problem with the lack of hot water in the shower. We complained repeatedly to the staff, including the general manager who promised to fix it, but nothing was done in spite of repeated promises and various excuses. My sister took lukewarm showers in the evenings; I showered in the mornings, and the water was freezing cold on all three days of our stay. This really ruined the experience for us. In addition, quite a few members of the staff had very basic knowledge of English, making it hard to communicate with them. Also, the zipper to the net of our tent was broken; the staff promised to fix it but never did. In addition, the beverages were unjustifiably expensive - almost double the price they were in Kati Kati Mara. These latter issues wouldn't have been a big deal, but the shower certainly was. Would not recommend a stay in Embalakai.”

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

“Less than a minute's drive from the park gates, Neptune is extremely well situated. The accommodations themselves, the spectacular views, the hotel grounds, the staff, the traditional welcome, and the food and drink were beyond excellent. Neptune is truly a 5-star experience at its best.”

Airport Planet Lodge

“Great location, clean and comfortable. It was a quick shuttle to the airport. Excellent airport hotel!”

Staff Review

“Karen, and in her absence Jessica, as well as the rest of the Mahlatini staff with whom we communicated, were quick to respond, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Karen custom-tailored a trip that not only met but far exceeded our expectations. Karen and the team provided us with excellent advice and guidance and organized all the components of our safari meticulously. As a result, our trip went extremely smoothly, without the slightest glitch.”

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