6 Days Luxury Northern Circuit Safari - A Glimpse of Tanzania Adventure

This was a lifelong dream that actually came true!! Salim and Wilson, our guides, were wonderful and were very educated about the animals as well as their habitats and behaviors. They also were very accommodating and fun—we played music in the jeep, sang and hiked and investigated the area just outside one other towns. Fun hike with gorgeous views and better yet was Wilson waiting with a cold glass of wine after our hike! These guides really geared an entire day to us getting out and moving and enjoying the outdoors as well as meeting some of the locals just as a little break from the safari (at our request). The only thing we missed was meeting other campers and eating lunch with them on the Serengeti and visiting a tribe and learning about their cultures, cooking with them and engaging in the tribal dances. Make sure you make time for this! I think the safari is much more dynamic with a group, however this was a very memorable and cherished Mom- Daughter trip that was a definite "bucket list item" and was simply magnificent! Accommodations: All tent camps were beautiful, some better than others, however overall were very nice, clean with friendly, accommodating staff. and delicious food! We went to Zanzibar for some rest and relaxation. after the safari...... The hotel in Zanzibar (Zanzibar Serena) was lovely with great accommodations, on the beach, right in the heart of Stone Town walking distance to everything! The food, as well as the staff, were lovely, helpful, polite and very accommodating to our requests. The grounds were well maintained and guarded Of course we would recommend (OTBPS) to our friends and already have!!! Best safari in town!!

I could not recommend a better company to serve your safari. We went on a 12 day, 11 night custom safari and experienced so much. From the big five, to smaller creatures, to over 370 species of birds. Salim, Humphrey, Joel, and Kennedy treated us so well and we’re so knowledgeable. Every day was better than the last. The accommodations were top notch and the wildlife was a treat. My favorites were Ndutu Conservation Area and the Serengeti National Park. We regularly met other guests who did not have guides/drivers as engaged and connected as ours and it showed. Our guides knew information about bugs, geology, plants, animals, birds, local indigenous tribes… EVERYTHING. Would recommend 10/10 times.

From the moment we arrived at the airport at Mt. Kilimanjaro, the client services we’re absolutely exceptional. All 5 of our different accommodations were superb and the food was delicious. Of course we came to see the animals so all of the great food and super camp staff was just a bonus! As soon as we got off the plane in Kogatende in the Serengeti it was obvious that our guides were in a class of their own. We were the only clients greeted with a champagne welcome! We were immediately off the see the wildlife and it was a magical experience within 10 minutes of taking off in the jeeps. We saw elephants, zebra, giraffe, hyenas and wildebeest just on the way to first camp! We watched many heart pounding scenes including a large wildebeest crossing on the Mara River. It was hard to believe that I was seeing this with my own eyes. There were so many scenes I experienced, I felt as though I was living in a a National Geographic documentary. Over the course of the safari, all of our guides were able to deliver every single animal we came to see, save only 1 for next time, the rare and endangered black rhino. My group was mostly veterinarians. The guides were encyclopedic in their knowledge of animals and the plants. We asked questions that perhaps non-veterinarians may not ask and all of our questions were answered in great detail. The guides know the animals well and know where to take you and when to take you for maximum animal exposure. As much as we vets love animals our safari did not end there. Salim and his group were able to allow us to have access to some of the indigenous tribes that live near the Ngorongoro crater. It was such a unique experience to interact with people so different from ourselves and we are truly appreciative of them allowing us into their lives for a day. We thought it funny that they asked us more questions about how we live then we asked them! On a final note Salim custom caters this amazing trip to his clients. We were able to visit a dog rescue in Arusha, that in addition to what we all know rescues do, has the mission to educate the residents of Arusha on rabies and the need to get all street dogs vaccinated to save human lives. It is a tireless job. We also took toys and school supplies to an orphanage. It was such a good feeling to see those kids react with deep gratitude when we gave them the items we brought. Off the Beaten Path Safaris supports these organizations in their community of Arusha. Going on Safari is a trip of a lifetime. I highly recommend you put your trust and dreams in Off the Beaten Path Safaris. You will not be disappointed!