A safari is not only about the animals you see. It is also about the person beside you who helps bring the wilderness to life.
The guide who notices the smallest movement in the grass. Who understands the behaviour of the animals. Who knows when to move on and when to wait, because something magical might happen.
On our safaris in Tanzania, one of these guides is Madeal Simba.
Madeal is a professional chief safari guide with more than 25 years of experience. He was born at the foothills of Kilimanjaro, where his love for animals began as a child. A love he describes as endless. Today, he uses that passion to show travellers the beauty of Tanzania – and, in his own words, to help make dreams come true.
“When guests come with expectations and then these expectations are fulfilled. And to show the importance of nature and wildlife and why it is important to preserve both.”
“It is a difficult question as we have so many beautiful things to show. We have Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara, but Serengeti is at the top of the list. Serengeti is my favourite place, because of the vastness and the endless savannah.”
“I have had quite a few, but one stands out. An elephant and a lion – normally fierce enemies – saying hello to each other. The elephant said hello with the trunk and the lion was high-fiving it with a paw. Amazing. Enemies can come together. I have only seen it once and I do not think it has ever been seen before nor again.”
“An 86-year-old guest went on safari with me. When she saw a giraffe, she started crying. I asked her why she was crying and whether something was wrong. Her answer was: “These are tears of joy. This is a dream come true. A dream I have had since I was 6 years old.”
“Memories of a lifetime and something they will keep forever. The best camera is the mind.”
Behind every great safari is a great guide. For our guests in Tanzania, Madeal is one of the people who help turn our tours into memories that last long after they return home.
TourCompass – From tourist to traveller
A Tanzanian safari, a must for your safari wish list. An amazing safari experience including Serengeti & Ngorongoro. A 4-star beach stay, on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar a perfect ending.
From baobab trees in Tarangire to the flat plains of Serengeti and the lush hills of Ngorongoro. Experience incredible nature and unique animal life in four of Tanzania’s national parks.
Experience Africa’s iconic animals on a short safari tour. Get up close to nature and sleep in comfortable tents on the Serengeti. The tour concludes with a beach holiday in wonderful Zanzibar.
Serengeti & Masai Mara: Visit two of the world’s best safari destinations on one tour. You travel from Kenya to Tanzania – and back, from where you can choose to extend your tour with a beach holiday.
Fancy experiencing Serengeti’s animal life without compromising on comfort? Then this is your tour! Enjoy the view from your lodge in the middle of the Serengeti and conclude the tour in Zanzibar.
Do you dream of a safari – but have limited time? Then this short safari tour is perfect. Experience Africa’s unique animal life and nature while staying at a tent camp in Serengeti.
Fly to the Serengeti, where great animal experiences await. You drive through the landscape on a fantastic safari to the Ngorongoro crater before flying to Zanzibar on a beach holiday.
Show the kids where the Lion King lives. Take your family to Tanzania and enjoy wonderful wildlife experiences at your own pace without having to drive too far. You get your own safari car and stay at child-friendly lodges.
Longing to laze under a shady palm in Zanzibar overlooking the sea? Fancy a taster of safari in Africa’s largest national park? Then this is the tour for you.
This is the tour for you if you don’t have a lot of time at your disposal but would like to enjoy a taste of a safari in Tanzania, followed by a beach holiday in Zanzibar.
Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain, is the focal point of this adventurous tour to Kenya and Tanzania. Look forward to amazing safari drives, nature and culture – all offering splendid views of Kilimanjaro!
Go on a safari in Northern Tanzania on a journey where the days are optimized and the time is spent on the most important thing: experiencing nature and wildlife in the most famous areas, including Serengeti.
Fly-in safari in Nyerere & Ruaha in Southern Tanzania. This tour is for travellers who dream of wild nature and experiencing wildlife without many other visitors around them.
A Tanzanian safari, a must for your safari wish list. An amazing safari experience including Serengeti & Ngorongoro. A 4-star beach stay, on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar a perfect ending.
From baobab trees in Tarangire to the flat plains of Serengeti and the lush hills of Ngorongoro. Experience incredible nature and unique animal life in four of Tanzania’s national parks.
Experience Africa’s iconic animals on a short safari tour. Get up close to nature and sleep in comfortable tents on the Serengeti. The tour concludes with a beach holiday in wonderful Zanzibar.
Serengeti & Masai Mara: Visit two of the world’s best safari destinations on one tour. You travel from Kenya to Tanzania – and back, from where you can choose to extend your tour with a beach holiday.
Fancy experiencing Serengeti’s animal life without compromising on comfort? Then this is your tour! Enjoy the view from your lodge in the middle of the Serengeti and conclude the tour in Zanzibar.
Do you dream of a safari – but have limited time? Then this short safari tour is perfect. Experience Africa’s unique animal life and nature while staying at a tent camp in Serengeti.
Fly to the Serengeti, where great animal experiences await. You drive through the landscape on a fantastic safari to the Ngorongoro crater before flying to Zanzibar on a beach holiday.
Show the kids where the Lion King lives. Take your family to Tanzania and enjoy wonderful wildlife experiences at your own pace without having to drive too far. You get your own safari car and stay at child-friendly lodges.
Longing to laze under a shady palm in Zanzibar overlooking the sea? Fancy a taster of safari in Africa’s largest national park? Then this is the tour for you.
This is the tour for you if you don’t have a lot of time at your disposal but would like to enjoy a taste of a safari in Tanzania, followed by a beach holiday in Zanzibar.
Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain, is the focal point of this adventurous tour to Kenya and Tanzania. Look forward to amazing safari drives, nature and culture – all offering splendid views of Kilimanjaro!
Go on a safari in Northern Tanzania on a journey where the days are optimized and the time is spent on the most important thing: experiencing nature and wildlife in the most famous areas, including Serengeti.
Fly-in safari in Nyerere & Ruaha in Southern Tanzania. This tour is for travellers who dream of wild nature and experiencing wildlife without many other visitors around them.
