Serengeti Budget Safari est un voyagiste tanzanien basé à Arusha, porte d'entrée des parcs du nord. Nous sommes des guides, chauffeurs et organisateurs qui avons grandi autour de ces parcs, pas une plateforme de réservation qui revend le voyage de quelqu'un d'autre.
Chaque safari, trek et visite culturelle est mené avec nos propres véhicules et notre propre équipe, du Serengeti et de Ngorongoro jusqu'au Kilimandjaro et à Zanzibar. Sans intermédiaires, sans frais cachés. Juste des gens qui connaissent cette terre et veulent vous la montrer honnêtement.
« Nous venions de quitter le camp quand la radio du guide a grésillé : un léopard avait été repéré dans un acacia, à quelques kilomètres de nous. »
Le guide a coupé le moteur. Le silence était total. Là, à seulement 20 mètres du véhicule, un léopard mâle se reposait sur les branches d'un acacia, sa queue pendant mollement. Les invités se sont tus, appareils photo prêts. Pendant près d'une demi-heure, ils ont observé le félin, immobile comme une sculpture, tandis que le soleil du matin filtrait à travers les feuilles.
Ndutu, au cœur du sud du Serengeti, est célèbre pour ses léopards. Ici, parmi les plaines infinies et les acacias solitaires, ces félins grimpent aux arbres pour se reposer, surveiller la savane et échapper à la chaleur. C'est l'un des meilleurs endroits d'Afrique pour observer les léopards à l'état sauvage.
« À 5 000 mètres, quand le corps dit "assez", l'esprit doit trouver la force de continuer. »
Notre client, un voyageur de 52 ans, poussait vers le sommet du Kilimandjaro avec le guide Ally Omary, connu de tous sous le nom de « Bhai » – frère en swahili. À 5 500 mètres, le client a commencé à peiner : le mal des montagnes s'est installé, le rythme a ralenti, la respiration s'est faite courte. Beaucoup de guides auraient suggéré de faire demi-tour.
Mais Ally « Bhai » n'a pas abandonné. Avec plus de 10 ans d'expérience et une patience infinie, il a ralenti le rythme, encouragé le client, lui a donné de l'oxygène et de l'eau. « On y est presque, frère. Un pas à la fois. », répétait-il sans cesse. Après deux heures d'ascension lente, ils ont atteint le sommet. Le client, en larmes, a embrassé Ally. « Je n'aurais pas pu le faire sans toi, Bhai », lui a-t-il dit.
5 500 m – Dernière ascension Kilimandjaro, route Machame Ally « Bhai » Omary – Guide senior
« Je suis Maasaï. Je suis né ici, parmi ces huttes de boue et de bouse, et chaque fois que je reviens, j'ai l'impression de rentrer chez moi. C'est mon Afrique. »
Notre collègue Elius Vincent Albert, guide senior et fondateur de Serengeti Budget Safari, a emmené un groupe d'invités visiter son village natal. Alors que le véhicule approchait, les enfants ont couru vers eux, souriant et saluant avec enthousiasme. « Voici l'Afrique qu'on ne trouve pas dans les livres », a dit Elius, les yeux brillants.
Dans le village, Elius a montré aux invités les huttes traditionnelles construites en boue et en bouse, expliqué le sens profond des danses guerrières et raconté des histoires de chasses au lion et de traditions transmises de génération en génération. Fascinés, les invités ont été invités à se joindre à une danse : pendant un instant, ils ont oublié qu'ils étaient des touristes et se sont sentis partie d'un tout plus grand.
Après-midi – Village maasaï Arusha, Tanzanie Elius Vincent Albert – Guide senior
Il n'y a pas de saison fermée. Ce qui change, c'est ce que vous voyez et ce que vous payez.
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Juin – Octobre
Saison sèche
Meilleure observation de la faune : végétation clairsemée et animaux rassemblés près des points d'eau. Traversées de la rivière Mara dès juillet.
Haute saison
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Janvier – Février
Courte saison sèche
Saison des naissances à Ndutu : des milliers de gnous mettent bas, et les prédateurs suivent.
Excellent
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Novembre – Décembre
Petites pluies
Brèves averses l'après-midi, paysages verdoyants, moins de véhicules et tarifs de lodges plus bas.
Bon rapport qualité-prix
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Mars – Mai
Grandes pluies
Les mois les plus calmes et les moins chers. Certaines pistes et camps saisonniers ferment. Idéal pour les photographes en quête de ciels spectaculaires.
Basse saison
Mille mots chacune
La Tanzanie en images
Des moments de faune sauvage, des paysages à couper le souffle, une culture authentique.
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Safari en Tanzanie en 30 secondes
Des vidéos de 30 secondes : expériences authentiques, émotions en un clic.
De vrais mots de vrais clients qui ont voyagé avec nous.
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Maureen Marume
★★★★★
“I had a super amazing tour. They took us early in the morning for the long drive to Ngorongoro and Olduvai. We had limited time in Arusha but they made our tour possible.…”
Maureen Marume
★★★★★
I had a super amazing tour. They took us early in the morning for the long drive to Ngorongoro and Olduvai. We had limited time in Arusha but they made our tour possible. We loved every bit of it, managed to visit a Masai village, showed us great views of Ngorongoro, and we managed to see all the animals. They offered us a very delicious lunch, I still remember it to this day. Serengeti Budget Tours is the best.
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Giuseppe Lopez
Italy
★★★★★
“An extremely positive experience; our tour guides were truly knowledgeable and patient. We saw the Big 5 and so many other wonders! Everything was perfect, I highly recommend it!”
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Cassidy Daniel
★★★★★
“Best tour guide for out on safari! Was really helpful and communicative throughout the entire day. Pointed out all the animals and got us around the area quickly! Could t…”
Cassidy Daniel
★★★★★
Best tour guide for out on safari! Was really helpful and communicative throughout the entire day. Pointed out all the animals and got us around the area quickly! Could tell he knew the area well and was so friendly throughout the week! 5/5!
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Denis K.
Germany
★★★★★
“My wife and I booked this safari for our honeymoon. Our 3-day safari in Tanzania was without a doubt one of the most impressive experiences of our lives. Everything was p…”
Denis K.
Germany
★★★★★
My wife and I booked this safari for our honeymoon. Our 3-day safari in Tanzania was without a doubt one of the most impressive experiences of our lives. Everything was perfectly organized from beginning to end. Our guide, Elius, was simply fantastic. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and had an amazing knack for spotting animals. Thanks to him, we were able to observe countless wild animals up close, including antelopes, zebras, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, leopards, hippos, and many other fascinating creatures. The accommodation also far exceeded our expectations. We would book again in a heartbeat!
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Lisa Littleton
★★★★★
“Elias was a great safari guide! He really knows how to spot the animals! I definitely recommend him as a guide.”
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Anita Müller
Germany
★★★★★
“My trip to the hot springs with Elius was simply fantastic! He was friendly and professional from the very beginning, and his personality created a wonderful atmosphere. …”
Anita Müller
Germany
★★★★★
My trip to the hot springs with Elius was simply fantastic! He was friendly and professional from the very beginning, and his personality created a wonderful atmosphere. You could tell that he truly cared about his guests' well-being.
The tour was superbly organized.
Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience!
I wholeheartedly recommend Elius to everyone and would book another tour with him anytime.
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Amy Shea
★★★★★
“Had a wonderful day in Arusha National Park with driver-guide Elius. He was great at pointing out all the animals and getting us up-close views with good lighting for pho…”
Amy Shea
★★★★★
Had a wonderful day in Arusha National Park with driver-guide Elius. He was great at pointing out all the animals and getting us up-close views with good lighting for photos while also keeping us safe on the road.
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Donatella Mengoni
Italy
★★★★★
“If you go on a game drive and have a guide who can point out animals when they seem invisible due to distance or camouflage, it's a real added value. If you then add expe…”
Donatella Mengoni
Italy
★★★★★
If you go on a game drive and have a guide who can point out animals when they seem invisible due to distance or camouflage, it's a real added value. If you then add expertise and cheerfulness, the game is done!
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Jonas V
★★★★★
“An unforgettable safari, and Elius made it. We explored Lake Natron, the Northern and Central Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire, and saw the Big Five, inclu…”
Jonas V
★★★★★
An unforgettable safari, and Elius made it. We explored Lake Natron, the Northern and Central Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire, and saw the Big Five, including two leopards, a lion family feeding on a zebra, and rhinos right in front of us. We were lucky, but a huge part of that luck was Elius. Incredibly well connected, he always knew when something was happening and got us there fast but safely.
Friendly, funny, and highly competent, he worked hard to get us the best photos from every angle, answered all our wildlife questions, and shared fascinating insights along the way. He even offered a free town tour, gave us flexible options throughout, and was always attentive to our needs. He speaks both a bit German and excellent English.
We can wholeheartedly recommend Elius to anyone heading on safari in Tanzania. Thank you for an experience we'll never forget!
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Fabio Giusti
Italy
★★★★★
“On my trip to Tanzania, I discovered the places, wildlife, traditions, and local life with a competent guide who, however, never had the attitude of a master. On the cont…”
Fabio Giusti
Italy
★★★★★
On my trip to Tanzania, I discovered the places, wildlife, traditions, and local life with a competent guide who, however, never had the attitude of a master. On the contrary, even though the days were tiring, they flew by with joy! I wish I had a guide like him on every trip!
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Haykel Zemni
★★★★★
“Absolutely perfect!! A very attentive guide who knows the parks and all the best spots to find the animals. An incredible person who was very kind and professional throug…”
Haykel Zemni
★★★★★
Absolutely perfect!! A very attentive guide who knows the parks and all the best spots to find the animals. An incredible person who was very kind and professional throughout my safari. I highly recommend him for an unforgettable Tanzanian experience; the photos will prove it (all taken on the same day).
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Antonella Zanga
Italy
★★★★★
“Omari is an excellent Italian-speaking guide! He's a very nice guy who speaks very good Italian.”
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Marta Campioni
Italy
★★★★★
“My friend and I traveled to Tanzania at the end of June. We were fortunate enough to spend five wonderful days with Omari on a full-immersion safari. We visited three maj…”
Marta Campioni
Italy
★★★★★
My friend and I traveled to Tanzania at the end of June. We were fortunate enough to spend five wonderful days with Omari on a full-immersion safari. We visited three major national parks, and everything was fantastic. He's a knowledgeable, punctual, and kind guide who speaks fluent Italian. He told us so many legends and curiosities about animals, places, and traditions, making us feel protected and intrigued. The days flew by with photos, hours in the jeep searching for animals, lunch breaks together, and lots and lots of laughs. Last, but not least, was a visit to a Maasai village, which was definitely one of the things we'll treasure most.
I recommend everyone to trust him, because he's attentive and knowledgeable. Asante Sana Omari!
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Lena Katovik
Germany
★★★★★
“We had an unforgettable safari with Elius!
From the very beginning, we felt incredibly well taken care of.
The truck for our trip was superbly equipped; we had comforta…”
Lena Katovik
Germany
★★★★★
We had an unforgettable safari with Elius!
From the very beginning, we felt incredibly well taken care of.
The truck for our trip was superbly equipped; we had comfortable seats, and during the safari, an open roof allowed us to stand and observe the many animals.
Elius impressed us above all with his friendliness and his vast knowledge. He had a wealth of fascinating information about the Maasai, the country, the culture, and every single animal, and we learned a great deal.
Furthermore, thanks to Elius's expertise, we were able to see all four of the "Big Five" that inhabit the Serengeti National Park on our three-day safari.
We saw a multitude of lions, elephants, as well as giraffes, antelopes, zebras, warthogs, monkeys, hippos, and wildebeest. And to top it all off, we even had the privilege of seeing a leopard and a cheetah.
Elius knew exactly where the animals could be and had an amazing sense of direction in this vast area, allowing us to quickly move from one animal to the next. He's the best spotter you could ask for!
Overall, we were completely blown away! The whole atmosphere was incredibly joyful, and we returned home with many wonderful memories and thousands of amazing photos.
Thank you, Elius, for this trip! It will always be a cherished memory.