Tanzania Specialist
Tanzania Specialist
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Aaron H
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Our honeymoon exceeded expectations, Deus organised our safari to a high standard, accommodation was excellent. Our driver was the star of the show, Clemence had excellent customer service skills and knew exactly where to be for us to see the big 5 and so much more. His English was very good, we not only saw so much wildlife but we had great fun doing so.
We learnt a great deal about the culture, also visiting the Masai tribe along the way, this was all thanks to our driver
I highly recommend Tanzania Specialist, a private safari at an affordable price really cannot be beaten.
We learnt a great deal about the culture, also visiting the Masai tribe along the way, this was all thanks to our driver
I highly recommend Tanzania Specialist, a private safari at an affordable price really cannot be beaten.
Written January 18, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Hi Aaron,
Many thanks for your feedback and recommendation! We are happy to hear that our team organised your safari very well and that you managed to see the Big Fives and more thanks to Clemence.
We hope you will keep long-lasting memories for a lifetime and hope to welcome you again!
Karibu tena Tanzania,
Tanzania Specialist team
Written January 21, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jane M
Greater London, UK5 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
What can I say. Definitely the holiday of a lifetime. Once we decided to travel with Tanzania Specialist everything went smoothly and perfectly. Halima organised the perfect holiday with an itinerary that reflected all we wanted to do. When we arrived at Kilimanjaro we were met by our guide Danny. Danny made our trip perfect. His guidance from the minute we left the airport was fantastic, constantly telling us about the areas we were driving through and all about Tanzania. Our safaris were amazing and the lodges we stayed in were second to none. If you are going to the Serengeti you must visit the Sound of Silence Lodge. Fantastic. Our second week was spent in Zanzibar relaxing which was needed. The only thing I would suggest is that if you have a week on safari, have a day free half way through the week. Early mornings, sunshine and bumpy roads can be a bit much after six days. Thank you to Tanzania Specialist for the holiday of a lifetime and if you travel with this company definitely ask for Danny as your guide. As we said we arrived as guests and left as friends.
Written February 17, 2023
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Hi Jane,
Many thanks for your feedback! We are very happy to hear that you had a fantastic trip with Danny and that you enjoyed both your stays in Tanzania and Zanzibar.
We hope you will keep long-lasting memories for a lifetime of this trip of a lifetime!
Karibu tena Tanzania,
Tanzania Specialist team
Written February 22, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Johnny
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland5 contributions
Oct 2022
Booking directly with an unknown company can be daunting but Tanzania Specialist (the very helpful Faith in their office) put us at our ease from the first moment. Pre-trip, we had plenty of email updates with clear instructions and plans of our journey. Upon arriving in a new destination, we always had a representative waiting for us so we felt safe and secure. We were happy with all of our accommodation and were lucky to have the very experienced and friendly Julius Solomon as our guide through Taragire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Everything ran on time and we could tell there was a high level of organisation behind the scenes. The last part of our trip was to the Mnana Beach Bungalows, a beautiful small bungalow complex with really friendly staff. We had an amazing trip and are grateful to Tanzania Specialist for their warmth and professionalism.
Written November 19, 2022
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Hi Johnny,
Many thanks for your feedback! We are happy to hear that our team helped you organize your safari and that you had a good time with Julius during your trip, as well as in Zanzibar.
We hope you will keep long-lasting memories for a lifetime!
Karibu tena Tanzania,
Tanzania Specialist team
Written November 21, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jordan O
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Family
We did a 5 day safari trip with Tanzania Specialists and a week in Zanzibar in late December 2022. It all started with Nathaniel who helped with organizing the itinerary and arranging the transport, transfers and accommodation for both places. After a lot of back and forth with changes to flights and accommodations etc he effortlessly made our trip complete. Every detail was taken care of from the moment we landed in Tanzania and things only got better. We stayed in 5 lodges and they were all perfect. Everyone from the manager to the staff were all welcoming and helpful . Just have to add in here that the coffee was amazing. The day had to start and end with a cup of coffee!!
What can we say about our guide Bernard. From the moment we met him we knew he was special. He was a major part of our safari experience. Always punctual, professional, cheerful and so knowledgeable about his beloved country, the National Parks and its wildlife. We learned a lot from you Bernard. No question went unanswered and his keen eyes could spot an animal when we were unaware anything was there. We never felt rushed and because of him we truly had an unforgettable experience. We saw the big 5 and so much more. We have memories of a lifetime!!
Asante Sana Tanzania Specialists, Nathaniel, Bernard
What can we say about our guide Bernard. From the moment we met him we knew he was special. He was a major part of our safari experience. Always punctual, professional, cheerful and so knowledgeable about his beloved country, the National Parks and its wildlife. We learned a lot from you Bernard. No question went unanswered and his keen eyes could spot an animal when we were unaware anything was there. We never felt rushed and because of him we truly had an unforgettable experience. We saw the big 5 and so much more. We have memories of a lifetime!!
Asante Sana Tanzania Specialists, Nathaniel, Bernard
Written January 15, 2023
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Hi Jordan,
Many thanks for your feedback! We are happy to hear that our team organised your safari well and that you had a great time with your guide Bernard and could learn a lot from him.
We hope you will keep long-lasting memories for a lifetime and hope to welcome you again!
Karibu tena Tanzania,
Tanzania Specialist team
Written January 18, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Clem A
Dublin, Ireland14 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
We had an amazing time thanks to Tanzania Specalist. Halimat was extremely helpful in helping us plan the trip, and our guide Moses was accompanying us during the whole safari and was amazing! Everything was well organised and hotels were great. My only feedback would be that we have lost a day travelling from Tanzania’s parks to Zanzibar, and I would recommend the agency to have people drive a bit more the day before, sleep the night in Arusha and catch a morning plane to enjoy a full day in Zanzibar.
Written December 13, 2022
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Many thanks for your feedback! We are happy to hear that our team helped you organize your safari and that you had a good time with your guide Moses during your trip, and that the hotels matched your expectations.
We hope you will keep long-lasting memories for a lifetime!
Karibu tena Tanzania,
Tanzania Specialist team
Written December 13, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Vera N
1 contribution
Dec 2022
We did 6-day Safari trip with Tanzania Specialist in December 2022. Planning the trip was very efficient, everybody we dealt with in the office was very professional and friendly and responsive. The only thig I would add to the service once planning and organizing the trip would be making sure the travelers have the right visa and paperwork done on time. I think it could be helpful. We did it kind of last minute. Once we started our Safari, everything was perfect. Our guide God Bless was excellent. He was organized, friendly and very experienced safari guide. He knew so much about the animals. Our children were constantly asking him lots of questions and he was happy to answer them all. We enjoyed our time with him and would like to thank him for everything. For us the Safari in Tanzania was an Experience of a lifetime and amazing adventure. Our children are still talking about it and we all learned so much. One day we would like to come back. We can only recommend visiting Tanzania and travelling with Tanzania Specialist.
Written January 6, 2023
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Many thanks for your feedback! We are happy to hear that our team organised your safari well and that you and your family could learn many things from your guide during your trip.
We hope you will keep long-lasting memories for a lifetime!
Karibu tena Tanzania,
Tanzania Specialist team
Written January 18, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Karine M
Tucson, AZ6 contributions
Mar 2023
We just came back from a Safari organized by Tanzania Specialist, with the personal assistance of our consultant Deus MEELA in Arusha.
From first contact to the last day, everything was mastered with professionalism, quick responses and immediate assistance and help when needed (especially when the airplane company lost our two suitcases with all the gear for the safari and essential medication)
The safari was simply amazing, with the very experienced and kind driver, Charles MINJA. He was very knowledgeable, patient and prudent, and always in good spirits. We had the best time together.
Every day was a blast: I won't list the animals we saw, but possibly ALL of them :)
The lodges in the parks was very well selected, we were absolutely satisfied with our lodging all along the safari, including in Zanzibar. And, believe it or not, the food was fine dining, even in the tented lodge: amazing!
At last, another thank you to Fadhili, at the Arusha office, who helped us tirelessly to track, find and have our suitcases shipped to us.
We highly recommend Tanzania Specialist, it was an outstanding service and you won't regret it!
Asante sana!
From first contact to the last day, everything was mastered with professionalism, quick responses and immediate assistance and help when needed (especially when the airplane company lost our two suitcases with all the gear for the safari and essential medication)
The safari was simply amazing, with the very experienced and kind driver, Charles MINJA. He was very knowledgeable, patient and prudent, and always in good spirits. We had the best time together.
Every day was a blast: I won't list the animals we saw, but possibly ALL of them :)
The lodges in the parks was very well selected, we were absolutely satisfied with our lodging all along the safari, including in Zanzibar. And, believe it or not, the food was fine dining, even in the tented lodge: amazing!
At last, another thank you to Fadhili, at the Arusha office, who helped us tirelessly to track, find and have our suitcases shipped to us.
We highly recommend Tanzania Specialist, it was an outstanding service and you won't regret it!
Asante sana!
Written March 22, 2023
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Many thanks for your feedback! We are happy to hear that Deus organised your trip very well and that you had an amazing safari thanks to Charles.
We hope you will keep long-lasting memories for a lifetime and hope to welcome you again!
Karibu tena Tanzania,
Tanzania Specialist team
Written March 23, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ander
1 contribution
Nov 2022 • Friends
Everything was perfect, first the communication before arriving (telf, WhatsApp) and organization. Once there, our guide JIMMY was phenomenal very kind and funny and he explained us everything about the different animals and parks. Perfect punctuality and attitude, he was always ready to stop where we wanted to take pictures, stops on the road etc. JIMMY was not only our safari guide but the full experience guide!!!.
The hotels included were also very good. A solid 10 experience and a bunch of great memories
The hotels included were also very good. A solid 10 experience and a bunch of great memories
Written November 5, 2022
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Many thanks for your feedback! We are happy to hear that our team helped you organize your perfect safari and that you had a fun time with Jimmy during your trip.
We hope you will keep long-lasting memories for a lifetime.
Karibu tena Tanzania,
Tanzania Specialist team
Written November 9, 2022
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Serena Atkinson
Esher, UK2 contributions
Jul 2022
Our Safari adventure with Tanzania Specialist was an unforgettable, extraordinary experience - best holiday to date! The safari guide was so experienced and skillful, and he was fantastic with our 11 year old and 16 year old in keeping them engaged and providing loads of valuable information on the animals, habitats and local culture. From answering all of my numerous pre-booking questions to providing immediate on the ground support if we needed it I cannot fault Tanzania Specialist. We felt very well looked after and safe, with lots of nice touches like chilled water bottles and snacks in the jeep, and such warm welcomes at all the lodges we stayed at. We saw all the animals we hoped to see and more with a wonderful variety of stunning landscapes and a highly recommended visit to a Masai village. This was a once in a lifetime holiday for our family and Tazania Specialist surpassed our expectations, making it the most wonderful experience from start to finish.
Written August 2, 2022
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Many thanks for your feedback! We are very happy that you and your family had a great safari with our guide, that he could provide you with valuable information and show you all the animals of the savannah.
We hope you will keep long-lasting memories for a lifetime!
Karibu tena Tanzania,
The Tanzania Specialist Team
Written August 4, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Dirk B
Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany58 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
The most difficult part of our journey was to find the right tour operator. As Tanzania (luckily) still is not the most common place to spend your vacation, we had to search and look around quite a bit.
Once found, Tanzania Specialist stuck out from the beginning with prompt,direct and very positive communication. They explained and made a number of (as it turned out later) great recommendations on how to structure the trip.
Arriving in Arusha, it was first class hospitality from beginning to end. Airport pickup, lodge arrangements, tour guidance, explanations (special thanks to our outstanding and very knowledgeable tour guide Juma!) up the the airport dropoff and even airport check-in.
A perfect and long-lasting experience to a wonderful country, its breathtaking nature and its wonderful people.
Once found, Tanzania Specialist stuck out from the beginning with prompt,direct and very positive communication. They explained and made a number of (as it turned out later) great recommendations on how to structure the trip.
Arriving in Arusha, it was first class hospitality from beginning to end. Airport pickup, lodge arrangements, tour guidance, explanations (special thanks to our outstanding and very knowledgeable tour guide Juma!) up the the airport dropoff and even airport check-in.
A perfect and long-lasting experience to a wonderful country, its breathtaking nature and its wonderful people.
Written September 13, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Many thanks for your review! We are happy that our team guided you in organizing the perfect trip and that you enjoyed your safari with Juma.
We hope to welcome you again!
Karibu tena Tanzania,
Tanzania Specialist team
Written September 14, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Le pourboire pour le guide n’est pas compris. Est-ce que vous savez ce qui est « raisonnable » comme pourboire à remettre au guide ? Merci
Jenny T
South Pittsburg, TN141 contributions
I think we found the right company. Knowing your experiences while traveling, what are tips to improve the trip or next time we know.
Dirk B
Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany58 contributions
Depending on your preferences, you might use different (even more simple) lodges.
Goedenmiddag, is de trip met de jeep erg hobbelig. Er kan iemand mee met rugproblemen.
Bepaalde wegen zijn inderdaad wat hobbeliger dan andere. Serengeti is in zulke programma's best te vermijden tenzij je met het vliegtuig gaat. De wegen in de nationale parken zijn allemaal onverhard en kunnen er dus wat ruiger bij liggen.
Je mag dit zeker aangeven wanneer je een voorstel opvraagt. Dan houden we hier rekening mee en passen we het programma zo goed mogelijk naar jullie situatie en wensen aan.
Bonjour, vs ont ils demandés de payer 50% du montant avant le voyage ?? Car j'organise mon voyage avec tanzania specialist, mais j'ai peur de ne pas être tombé sur la vrai agence (arnaque).., comment savoir si je communique bien avec la bonne agence ?
Dpoemti
Toulouse, France59 contributions
Nous avons réservé des vols sur Ethiopian Airlines mais depuis j’ai appris qu’ils ont des mesures Covid très exigeantes et on me conseille de bien me renseigner avant le vol. Nous sommes vaccinés, je sais qu’il faut un test PCR de -72 avant le départ mais je m’inquiète pour le retour. Je n’arrive pas à trouver s’il faut faire un test PCR pour le retour en France. Faire un test PCR en Tanzanie n’est pas chose simple et ils imposent le type de test voire le labo.
Disons que je n’ai pas envie d’être refusée à l’embarquement et bloquée en Tanzanie ou en Éthiopie 😕
Par ailleurs je ne trouve pas si mesures particulières pour escale à Adis Abeba
debbiehorsey
Montpellier, France6 contributions
Bonjour ,
Est-ce que votre circuit Safari est Eco responsable et dans le respect des animaux ?
Merci
Bonjour,
Oui, quand vous voyagez avec Tanzania Specialist, vous voyagez de façon responsable. Un voyage durable, ou voyage responsable, signifie que vous contribuez de manière positive au développement social, culturel et économique de la Tanzanie. Nous sommes heureux de transmettre nos connaissances sur la nature et la culture en Tanzanie à nos clients. Nous travaillons actuellement à l’obtention du certificat Travelife. Travelife encourage l’entrepreneuriat durable dans le secteur du voyage. Pour obtenir ce certificat, 158 critères de durabilité doivent être remplis.
En ce qui concerne les animaux, nous les respectons totalement. Il y a différentes règles en Tanzanie lors des safaris et toutes doivent être respectées que ce soit du côté du tour opérateur ou de la part des clients.
Si vous souhaitez plus d'informations ou un devis, merci de nous contacter par email.
Nathalie D
Haaltert, Belgium
Hello , wij zouden ook graag een safari trip willen doen ! We zijn met 3 volwassenen en 2 kinderen ! Maar we landen in zanzibar is dit mogelijk ?
Robbin M
Wateringen, The Netherlands63 contributions
Beste Natahlie, Ja dat is zeker mogelijk. Als je de safari hoogtepunten van Tanzania zou willen bekijken, dan kunnen we een vlucht voor jullie boeken naar Arusha Airport en dan zal het avontuur vanaf daar van start gaan.
Kun je per email een bericht sturen met hierin al jullie wensen? dan zullen we op basis daarvan een persoonlijk reisvoorstel gaan samenstellen.
Je kunt dit sturen naar: info @ tanzaniaspecialist punt com
dan zal 1 van onze safari adviseurs binnen 2 werkdagen bij je terugkomen met een op maat gemaakt reisvoorstel.