Arusha Travel Forum

Hi,
My friend and I (both mid-20s graduate students) are looking for two companions to join us for a northern circuit budget camping safari (5 days) and/or machame route kilimanjaro climb (6 days) in mid-October. We have already booked the trip, but would like to make the price cheaper with additional travelers. Please email me if you would like to join us or want any additional information. The exact dates and prices are listed at the bottom.

We have booked both excursions from the USA through Sunny Safaris (http://www.sunnysafaris.com). This company was recommended to me by my friend and husband who live in Arusha. Also, Sunny Safaris has a favorable review in the Tanzania Rough Guide ("A long-established outfit specializing in lodge safaris as well as camping, with transport in 4WDs with roof hatches and guaranteed window seats.") and Lonely Planet ("Sunny is a well-established budget operator with a selection of no-frills camping and lodge safaris at very reasonable prices, as well as reliable Kilimanjaro and Meru treks.") If anyone has used them in the past, I would be interested in hearing about your experience.

BUDGET CAMPING SAFARI
11th Oct to 15th Oct
5 Days/4 Nights
4 person US$450 per person
Tarangire / Serengeti / Ngorongoro

Price includes: Vehicle 4wd, fuel, driver cum guide, park entry fees, camping fees, game drives, table, chairs, cook, meals, mats, pillow, tent.
Not included: Tips, drinks, sleeping bags, and all items of a personal nature / use.
NB: A tip to your driver guide and cook is highly recommended.

MT. KILIMANJARO MACHAME ROUTE
16th Oct to 21st Oct
MACHAME / SHIRA / BARRANCO / BARAFU / UHURU PEAK / MWEKA
6-days/5-nights
4 person US$680 per person

PRICE INCLUDES: TRANSFERS TO/ FROM THE GATE, PARK FEES, HUT / CAMPING FEES, RESCUE FEES, MEALS, TEA, COFFEE, GUIDE, PORTERS AND TENT.
PRICE EXCLUDES: TIPS DRINKS, CLIMBING GEARS, SLEEPING BAGS AND ALL ITEMS OF PERSONAL USE.

I have used several companies in Arusha,no worries with Sunny safaris.Whatever you do get up to date recomendations from people before you part with your cash though,there are a few BAD EGGS in the safari bussiness esp in tanzania.If you use the other well known travellers site be VERY cautious,as they pretend to be satisfied customers,STEFO is notorious for it,she thinks we dont know about the company she touts for !

Iam leaving in Arusha,n working with a safari company www.wonderfultours.com our office located just 25 m from SUNY SAFARIS.I also recommend sanny safari as they do not have bad recommendation and their prices offered to you are very reasonable, otherwise I could tel you.

Hi, how did you like Sunny Safari tour operator? How was the Machame route, busy?