Reviews of Chalema Tanzania Safaris

By far the best and the most fun tour guides your can get

Chalema provided a tailored tour around the national parks and an amazing trek from the Empakaai crater to the lake Natron with a local Maasai guide. This was truly an amazing experience. Our guide was very experienced with a great sens of humour. During the trek we were accompanied by a fantastic chef who cooked delicious food. Chalema were also extremely flexible and were quick to adapt the itinerary when needed. Joël, the owner was kind, and very professional. He responded very quickly to all of our requests and inquires prior to the tour. Joël and our tour guide speak fluent French which is a plus for French guests. Thanks Chalema.

James

Safari 3 days February 2023

We left for 5 days with Chalema. Joël organized us 3 days of Safari in Taranguire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro parks. We also visited the village of Mto wa mbu on the last day. We were accompanied during these few days by our guide Chaban who was attentive to our requests and desires. Chaban shared his many knowledge with us, he always made sure that we found the best point of view for our photos. It was a pleasure to spend this safari with him. The places of accommodation were chosen with care (large beds, hearty and good meals, welcoming staff). Joël is very responsive and available when contacted via whatsapp. Excellent value for money, we will keep an exceptional memory. (automatic translation from French)

Estelle&Jb

a memorable Safari

We had contacted Joël, who came to our hotel. He explained our 4-day journey to us in perfect French, then we left with our guide Shabani and the cook Boniface for an unforgettable trip. I recommend this team and nights camping for the beauty of the sites and the proximity to nature.

Herain Jérôme

Amazing safari in TANZANIA

Excellent safari experience with Joël and his team. Safari made in the summer of 2022. Everything was perfect from the contact via Whatsapp, to our arrival in Kilimanjaro, to the safari with our excellent guide Georges. Joël and our guide speak French fluently and are very attentive to our wishes. Safari vehicle in very good condition, accommodation and meals at the top! We had a wonderful family experience. The parks of Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro are incredible and each have their own particularity. Georges allowed us to see the Big Five and did not hesitate to travel many kilometers to allow us to see the rhinoceros. Lunches are not lunch boxes but delicious cooked dishes. Thank you for giving us such a beautiful experience. Good luck Véronique and Co

Véronique VIE BURET

The Best safari guide

Hello, I've juste finished a safari With Chalema Tanzania safari. Just like in a dream! Joël is the best to teach you Whats he knows about animals and about his country that he loves. I travel alone and it was really reassuring to be with Joël. I Will come back with my grand-sons, I know it Will be secure

Marie Laure

Great memories

It was on the net that I discovered the Chalema Tanzania safari agency. After comparing several quotes from other agencies, reading opinions on each other, my husband and I did not regret our choice. Nothing to complain about from a quality-price point of view. Joël is always available via WhatsApp, even when our plane was 8 hours late, he provided us with the information we were expecting for our connection. We chose a tent safari. It seemed more adventurous to us, closer to nature and obviously cheaper than lodges, especially in high season. Our guide was called Ayubu and our cook Bonifast. Ayubu speaks French very well, is a great driver. He was even envied by another group of French tourists because Ayubu is not stingy with explanations. We saw lots of animals. Day 1 we did Tarangire, Day 2 Lake Manyara and a cultural visit to Mto wa Mbu village. The 3rd and 4th day, the Serengeti, the 5th day the Ngorongoro. On the 6th day, Ayubu helped us buy our bus ticket for Tanga and dropped us off at our guesthouse so that we could continue our journey independently. Serengeti public camping isn't great, but Boni has made it a luxury campsite with his fresh homemade bread baked over a wood fire in a pan. Breakfast consisting of pancakes, fresh bread, fresh fruit, omelet. The picnic lunch where even the wine was present with always meat, cooked vegetables, salad, 2 starches and fresh fruit. In the evening, it was the same with soup and dessert. Thanks to the whole team. (automatic translation from French)

Sophie et Claudy

Unforgetable Safari

After 1 week's safari across the country, through magnificent landscapes to the Kenyan border, we were able to observe ALL the animals imaginable in their natural state and understand the interactions between the different species. An excellent tented safari that takes you to the heart of these wild places, in the company of an exceptional guide and a top-notch cook! We had excellent meals prepared in the mornings, midday and evenings. A big thank you to Joel who organized everything and was very responsive to our requests, I highly recommend! Peter Regis

Regis

Seriousness, Competence, Prudence, Kindness: Extraordinary journey

We have barely been back for 8 days and still can't manage to take down the hundreds of photos that the CHALEMA SAFARIS agency allowed us to take during these 8 days of safari. (1900 in all). A 9-day trip to the 4 most important parks with one of CHALEMA's best employees and guide: Chabani. A 28-year-old young man who knows all the corners, all the tracks, all the water points from Tarangiré to Nogorongoro and who leads you for sure to the place where the lions take a nap, or the hippos bathe, to the tree where the leopard languishes. This guide, known to all the others, is really a little prodigy of the savannah! (automatic translation from French)

Daniel BILLON

Perfect organization!

We did 12 days of safari with guide/driver and cook, camping, in a private 4x4 for our couple. We were delighted with the team who accompanied us (Chabani and Erick) who took great care of us (the meals were exceptional!). The organization of Chalema Safaris was well established. We saw a lot of animals, beautiful landscapes and the cultural stops were very interesting (Maasai villages, banana plantations, Tanzanite and even craft shops). The only downside will be the dilapidated sanitary facilities in the camps, the price of which is disproportionate in relation to the non-existent services (lack of water, lack of lighting, doors that never close, nothing to put or hang anything on, etc.) . Fortunately, the discomfort was offset by the presence of wild animals even in the campsites since they are not fenced. (automatic translation from French)

Cath

Great safari as we whished

Joël is very accomodating on the program to fit our expectations with a 3 years old child. The guide was great and speaks well french

Clacla49

An unforgettable experience

We did a 4 day 3 night safari with the CHALEMA agency, and we are fully satisfied. In France, making contact was easy with very responsive exchanges. In addition, Joël listened to our wishes in order to organize a tailor-made safari. On site, we were able to take full advantage of the stay since everything was managed by the agency. During our safari, we had Joël as a guide (there are 5 who work in the agency). By his side, we learned a lot throughout our stay. Both on the animals encountered and on the culture of the country. We were impressed by Joël's knowledge and his ability to understand the reactions of each animal. Thanks to this we were able to observe moments of life between the animals while other guides passed by. Furthermore, I would like to underline an important point. When the majority of agencies serve sandwiches for lunch, we feasted on local dishes in large quantities. Finally, if we had to do it again, we wouldn't change anything. Everything was perfect, from start to finish and I can only recommend this agency! Thanks again Joël and the whole team! (automatic translation from French)

Ségolène

Wonderful safari, very well organized with a very professional French-speaking guide

Magnificent safari in the company of a professional and attentive French-speaking guide. We were in contact with the manager Joël, very responsive and available, who organized the tour according to our wishes and welcomed us. Comfortable vehicle, quality accommodation and meals. I recommend this safari for 2 at the right price in line with the services. We are satisfied to have chosen this small structure which did everything possible to ensure that this safari was successful and met our expectations. After having lived the experience we can say that we were very well advised. (automatic translation from French)

Laurence

Very good Local agency

Chalema is a very good agency, the organisation is excellent. Chabani is a very good guide and want that we are happy during the safari. Very good price quality. Thank you again

Marine and Tanguy

Listening, competent, we benefited from an excellent organization for an excellent safari

Listening to our needs, the program was perfect, the hotels well chosen and well placed, the catering satisfying and plentiful. Joel knows his country well, the parks and the wildlife he introduced us to. Traveling with children, he adapted and we enjoyed this safari with great pleasure, but also the discovery of the village with simplicity and without superfluous folklore. (automatic translation from French)

NURENI

Marvellous !!!!

Wonderful stay with CHALEMA TANZANIA SAFARI!!!!! Family of 5 including two children aged 10 and 12. Joel is really nice. He is fluent in English and French. He responded very easily to our questions and requests. Big thanks to Keith who was our Ranger during these 6 days of Safari. He has a linx eye to see what others can't see. the safari was perfectly organized. Security, well-being, excellent quality accommodation selected by Joel himself and full meals prepared in Latin even for our day. (the others envied us our meal when they ate sandwiches) in two days we saw the big 5 thanks to our guide but I recommend a longer stay because all the landscapes are different and a multitude of animals to discover. They are also very responsible for the welfare of wild animals so no worries on that side. they pampered us from start to finish and we are fully satisfied. we will come back to Tanzania one day for another safari and it will be with them. a big thank you and Joel and Keith (automatic translation from French)

Leonel

Magical and peaceful expérience

It was the first time for us to deal directly with a local qgency, it was perfect from our first contact with Joël Chalem to the end of the trip. Be safe, reassured you are in Good place to DISCOVER !!!! The accommodations were wonderful especially the Tarangire Simba lodge and the Tanzania Bush Camp in Seronera ( Serengeti ). We had Georges as driver and Tracker, je is at the top of the job!!! Thank you So much everyone !!! We Hope to see you again , no doubt we’ll leave with the same safari experts !! Chalema Tanzania

Nicolas

Amazing !

When started to speak on wassap he was súper réactive and understood what I was looking for. Spoke with several guides but hé was thé one égo made thé best impression including price. Very Nice person with passion for animals. We saw all of them thanks to his expérience and i will strongly recommand him

Alaoa

Unforgettable safari

Safari super well organized by Joël, very available, attentive, exchange wattsap with very fast response. Total support at the airport from the outward journey to the return. Lodges at the top very neat, clean, welcoming staff, very good hearty meals. Village visit, and immersion in the Maasai tribe. Praygod, our guide, very pleasant, happy, very nice, very good company, for his information, answers to our questions, very friendly exchanges. Very good driver, attentive, concerned about our comfort and well-being, he takes care of the vehicle. everything is organized, you just have to let yourself go and enjoy this unforgettable experience. Thank you very much Chalema Tanzania safaris, a top team. I recommend. Everything is there (automatic translation from French)

Catherine r

Expert guide, great food, and extra comfort

We were more than satisfied with our safari with Chalema. Communication was prompt, and they were flexible with the schedule. Our special thanks go to our driver, Barnabas! He has deep knowledge of animals and their habits, and knows exactly where and when to find them. Barnabas is also a highly experienced driver who can handle rough dirt roads while spotting even small animals from a big distance at the same time. He was always willing to stop for a good shot or change position to get a better view. He shared a ton of information on zoology and geology with us, his explanations were truly profound. Lunch was always a highlight of the day. While other groups had only a simple sandwich and a not-so-fresh apple, we enjoyed delicious meals with meat, chicken, pasta, and vegetables. Barnabas also brought a thermos of hot water for tea and coffee, along with sweets or cookies for dessert. All in all, the safari was an amazing experience and far more comfortable than we could have expected.

Margarita