Asilia Lodges And Camps Southern Tanzania — Local services in Dar es-Salaam

It saddens me to leave this review because we were having a great experience at the Highlands until we realized that one of their staff members stole from us.

We were picked up by our safari guide from Lake Manyara airport and headed directly to do the Olmoti Crater hike. Upon arrival, our safari guide went to arrange for a ranger to hike with us while we got out of the car to stretch our legs. There was no one around so we walked 10m (~32ft) from the car to take some photos. A few minutes later, a group of hikers who were also staying at Asilia got back and our safari guide started briefing us about the hike, with our backs turned to the car. I had a hunch, so I turned around and saw a Maasai man rummaging through our car. I gave him the benefit of the doubt, thinking he probably knew our safari guide and was just getting soda from the back cooler. I kept watching him and he also kept glancing back at me while seemingly zipping and unzipping his own backpack. When he was finished, our safari guide introduced him as Shenoy and he would be our walking guide along with the ranger. Our safari guide would stay behind to watch car. We went on the beautiful hike and when we returned, our safari guide actually informed us that Shenoy works for Asilia and he would be riding back to the camp with us. He rode in the back seat along with all our bags.

It wasn’t until we checked into our tent that I noticed my backpack had all of the zippers partially opened. It seemed as though my backpack was rummaged through in a rush.

It really is unfortunate because our safari guide was extraordinarily talented. His passion for wildlife and photography was inspiring. I don’t believe he was involved, but you never know. This incident seemed too much like a routine. We also overheard a guest one night say that their nightly rate was over $2000 USD. I can assure you that this camp is not worth that amount and for what we got and how we were treated, there’s something seriously wrong here with this company. After this experience, we will not be staying with Asilia anywhere in the...

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