The best experience of our lives - We have just finished a 5 day safari tour with crater explorer and it was AMAZING. Truly the best experience of my life. Charles (tour guide) & Emmanuel (chef) were brilliant, they really looked after us. We saw everything we wanted to see and we are already planning our next trip with them. Highly recommend

Best experience ever - We have just come back from the 5 day camping safari and it was the best experience that I have ever done. From start to finish a very professional company, fast response and so welcoming. We got picked up at the airport and taken to hotel then greeted by the owner. Next day we got picked up by Charles driver/ guid and Emanuel our chef. Both of them were wonderful. Charles took us on all the game drives and was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions about the animals. He always knew where to drive to get close up to the animals. We have trusted him and relaxed and had the time of our life. Emanuel prepared all the breakfast,lunch,dinner and snacks and everything was absolutely delicious, he was so caring and attentive that it just warmed your heart. We have slept in the tents and we even managed to get some wifi at campsites 🤣. I would highly recommend this company.

Professional management and knowledgeable guides - a good setting for a wonderful safari experience - The trip was selected at random, but I never regretted choosing Crater Explorer. From the beginning there was close communication via WhatsApp with Emanuel, the owner. Everything could be discussed, supplemented and clarified beforehand. Very professional. The airport pick-up was unproblematic and punctual, the hotel pick-up too. We were a very nice and harmonious group from three countries. Our guide Gordon is the best, very knowledgeable and interested in giving us information about animal life. On the first day Tangarire started equally well with cheetahs, lions, a leopard, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, baboons and much more. After an impressive day we had the first night in the tent, but before that we had the dinner prepared on site. This was very good and varied as the whole trip. Vegans in our group were also provided. The next day the long drive to the Serengeti. The Ngorongoro crater hid in the nebula, but over the Serengeti was blue skies and sun. Halfway through the Serengeti then a breakdown, a shock absorber spring was broken. Our guide and driver Gordon then provisionally repaired it with a branch, with the help of many other drivers who all stopped and provided support. Temporarily we were the main attraction with the breakdown car. The temporary stop was up to the campsite, there was an impressive sunset and he sunrise was also very colorful. After fixing the branch again, the safari ran through the Serengeti then surprisingly trouble-free with many animal sightings. Even the lunch break at the picnic area was in unique surroundings and with good food. The day in the Ngorongoro Crater actually brought the missing black rhino and thus filled the big five. By the way, in the morning at the campsite on the height we had a visit from an elephant, at the Serengeticamp a few giraffes stopped by. With Lake Manyara and a small tour of Mto wa Mbu with a visit to the rice fields and banana plantations and banana beer and banana wine tasting we ended the trip. A completely successful tour.

Really nice experience, 5 days safari tour! - We were very happy with the tour organized by Crater. Being a small company, it happens that they collaborate with other companies to organize the requested tour on the requested dates: we enjoyed it very much and were always followed by very prepared guides. The first evening, as soon as we arrived at the hotel, Emanuel explained in detail what the program would be (times and places to sleep). We had asked to visit Tarangire, Serengeti (two days), Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara parks with Lodges mode. A plus that pleased us was the organization of transportation to and from the airport and the night at the hotel in Arusha before starting the safari. We stayed in really nice (and super organized) lodges and Bungalows! On the last day we also had the experience of Materuni Waterfalls with adjoining coffee tour (and lunch in the village of Materuni, which was a really nice addition to our tour), highly recommended!!

Highly Professional - September 15-19, 2024. Five day, mid-range safari plus optional Serengeti balloon ride. What an awesome experience. Definitely a 5 star adventure! Emanuel from Crater Explorer Tours and Safaris worked with my schedule and ensured everything went smoothly. From airport pickup and drop off to amazing game drives through 4 parks. Our driver guide was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We saw tons of animals! The lodges and daily meals, including a picnic lunch each day, were outstanding. I was in good hands. Hakuna matata! No worries! Asante sana Emanuel for giving me the experience of a lifetime!

The most amazing experience!! - We had the 5 day safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara. It was truly amazing! First of all, the communication with Emanuel prior the safari was good and he replied fast. We had 2 drivers, Samuel and Charles who were really friendly and when asked, could tell a lot about the parks and animals. The car was comfortable with soft seats, a fridge and a charger. We stayed at lodges and a tented camp booked by Emanuel and we wouldn’t change a thing to the safari!

Prachtige lodge & goede service - This safari was amazing! Beautiful accommodations, good communication, a reliable and knowledgeable guide and everything will be arranged for you.

Very friendly and reliable, ensures an unforgettable experience. - The 5 day mid-range safari is an adventure to remember! All destinations are well worth a visit, besides the locations of the lodges and the lodges themselves are also so beautiful. Thanks Emanuel and team for arranging this amazing safari!

Unforgettable experience - We visited 4 national parks and it was indescribable. Both the organizer Emanuel and our driver Charles were well organized and knew everything very well. We saw a lot of animals and great nature and spend the night in very nice accommodations. Simply highly recommended

Great Experience - We were very happy about the service, especially the speed of the communication, we had a fantastic 5days trip and are still impressed by what we saw. We had a very experienced calm guide who made everybody comfortable. Lodges were nice with very good service.