$1,999 to $2,229 pp (USD)
2 travelers on Start dateThis Tour Is Offered By
Paradise & Wilderness
- Offices In:
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Netherlands
- Size:
- 250+ employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TALA & ZATI
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours that, when possible, use accommodations owned and operated by them
- Destinations:
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TZ
Paradise & Wilderness is your Tanzanian Safari & Zanzibar specialist. Our aim is to show you the beauty and richness of wonderful Tanzania; the land of Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and game parks. With accommodations and transfers, safaris, flights and excursions all under our own management, we can tailor-make your holiday at affordable prices! Whether you are visiting Tanzania for the first time, or are a returning guest, we will ensure that everything is arranged and organised for your stay.
Reviews251
Very good ! Most of hotels excellent food good .
Good value for money long safari days . Seen so much beautiful animals my dream . Enjoyed every day
CA
Disappointing and no follow up
7 months ago
TRAVELLERS BEWARE OF BOOKING
Where do I start? So we went on an amazing African Safari that we booked with another tour group . It was amazing. The flights the transfers the food the value. Everything was beyond our wildest dreams . My husband wanted a 5* Beach experience for 6 nights on a beautiful white sandy walking beach where we could be spoiled a little after the early mornings and long days on safari. As we hadn’t had a honeymoon after our recent wedding my husband Booked Dream of Zanzibar. Location was perfect for the excursions we wanted to go on , the beach was also what we were looking for ,premium food and drinks and service. After finishing our safari in Arusha we stayed the night before catching flight to Zanzibar. This is the email I received from Paradise & Wilderness -
*Trust this email finds you well,
Please be advised that we have just have just received word that some of our rooms are under maintenance this week at Dream of Zanzibar and have been closed, so we are unable to accommodate your booking at Dream of Zanzibar from the 12th - 18th Feb 2025, however we do nit want to leave our guest stranded so we have secured accommodation for you at our sister property - Reef and Beach resort, in our New Ocean Front Rooms for the duration of your stay.*
We booked it May 2024 and paid in full Jan 27 at which time I would think they would have had an idea the room was not available.
Upon googling the new accommodation the Reef & Beach was a 3*- we were less than happy. I spent the day researching other accommodations to no avail. We did appreciate they put us somewhere but it was no where compared to what we booked and paid $$$ for.
The resort was 20 min further from the airport and stone town. Upon arrival at reception it was old and worn we were not greeted with enthusiasm and that’s what began the downhill experience . There was no white sandy walking beach . It was a seaweed farm for a beach and upon the tide going out was all rocks. The room upon entering had a foul smell. They moved us to a recently cleaned room and after 6 hours it too had a nasty odour. Something with the new rooms. We met the manager Deborah -who I can give a raving review about she went above and beyond to help better our experience but at the end of the day you cannot make a 3* resort into. 5 * I can go on and on about all the things that transpired but there is no need.We spent more money elsewhere on the nicer beach, taxis back and forth and for meals at other restaurants as the food at the buffet was less then enjoyable ,after 11 days of safari 5 * food.
At the end of the day we were not compensated for the price paid and what we received and the terrible experience.. We both own companies and understand things happen however the person we were communicating with basically humoured us with some communication and made many excuses as to why the company had not gotten back to us, until she ghosted us completely. Not sure if the company even knew about our complaints. I did try different ways to write emails but have never heard back from anyone else in this Company. We were never rude or nasty in any of of emails but a-matter of fact that we expected some kind of compensation. Nothing. She even asked for our direct deposit info. This happened in Feb and we communicated until May 1 it is now July. We are very well travelled and have never dealt with a company that would treat it clients like it doesn’t matter. I have never written a negative review or had the need to, but decided I would let the company and future clients know of our experience . Needless to say our experience in Zanzibar was very disappointing.. Again I want to commend the Manager Deborah for going above and beyond she was the ray of Sunshine!
BE
Well-organized trip. Excellent support in case of illness. Efficient approach and good driver-guides
Tanzania – Zanzibar travel feb 2026. Organised by “Tui Belgium” and local Organisation "Paradise & Wilderness".
Feedback
Unfortunately, I had the misfortune of falling ill on the second day of my Tanzania safaris. I must thank the local organization "Paradise & Wilderness," represented by Veronica, for their excellent care during my illness. They asked a doctor to evaluate my condition. A stay in unscheduled hotels was arranged for three days to recover. Individual transportation to those hotels and back to the group tour was also arranged. A change to my itinerary was arranged to allow for a second safari day in Southern Serengeti, in an additional hotel with individual transportation. This replaced a scheduled day in Zanzibar. Efficient and quickly organized, but with an additional fee.
I also greatly appreciate the driver-guides on our trip: Bonnie, the driver of the group who led us through the Ngorongoro National Park, and Kelvin Felisian for the individual transportation through Southern Serengeti/Ndutu. Thanks to his expertise, I was able to see and photograph a great deal of wildlife during that part of the safari, which made my trip a pleasant experience, despite the days I missed due to illness. My stay in Zanzibar with the group was also very pleasant at the Dream of Zanzibar hotel. See my feedback on the website.
I also want to give a special mention to driver Haji Juma Abdulla, who drove me to the Jozani Forest.
DE
A dream of Africa
Everything was perfectly organized. Very nice drivers. Great lodge. Would do it again anytime.
NL
Very good
It was a very good tour. Our guide Dikson was very nice and gave a lot of information and he had good driving skills. The accomodaties were excellent.
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7-Day Wildlife Wonders Glamping Safari
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7-Day Wildlife Wonders Comfort Safari
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8-Day Beach & Safari Zanzibar and Serengeti Tented
$2,646 to $2,897 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (End)
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8-Day Legendary Landscapes Tour Glamping
$2,760 to $3,055 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Natron, Pololeti GR (Greater Serengeti), Northern Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
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8-Day Beach & Safari Zanzibar and Lake Manyara Glamping
$2,180 to $2,532 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (End)
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7-Day The Cradle of Nature Glamping Safari
$2,126 to $2,410 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Mto wa Mbu (Town), Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)