Duteni Tours Team
Duteni Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Cedric S. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A wonderful Tour!
I had a wonderful tour of the City of Dar Es Salaam with Duteni. We visited several important and historical places in this large city. I also appreciate the great level of details, communication and professionalism shown by Duteni.
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Email James Dehurst | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great City Tour Experience
My 2 friends and I are world travellers and have been to many cities and
have experienced countless city tours around the world. I must say (and my friends agree), Duteni Tours provided us with one of the most fun filled best city tours ever! The guide (sorry can't remember the name but sounds like a number) with the driver were very knowledgeable and proud about their country. They took us to different places around the city of Darsalaam, shared the history of the city (and the country), answered our non stop questions and to top it off, they took us to a Village Museum where we danced to Tanzanian traditional music! I highly recommend Duteni. I also thought their prices were very reasonable for what they offer. If I ever come back to Darsalaam or I will be sure to look them up.
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Email Tiffany | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, Personable, Knowledgeable ... JUST DO IT!
I can’t express enough gratitude to Ebonie, Fortunatus and their team for making our first trip to the continent an unforgettable experience. My husband and I traveled to Dar es Salaam, Nyerere National Park for safari and Zanzibar for 10 days in late July 2023 for my 40th birthday and our wedding anniversary. We are based in the east coast of the U.S. and kept our young child with family at home while we jumped into this adventure.
When we began planning, the Duteni team was very transparent about our options, supported us with the itinerary and flights, and helped us get a sense of the excursions that would meet our budget. They communicated with us by email and we held zoom calls to meet them and the team. They also were available when we had questions and would respond within 24 hours, mostly due to the time difference. They also provided lots of information and resources on visas, cultural expectations, tipping, etc. Because the team has a lot of partners in-country, and they actually stayed at the hotels, they were able to explain the differences in accommodations to manage our expectations and budget.
It's hard to put in a concise review how wonderful our experience was in country with the Duteni team. We felt like family. We were able to just enjoy the experience… all of our needs were taken care of. We traveled and transition from accommodations with ease. We felt safe. We felt like we could ask questions and really understand the country. There were many little things that the Duteni team did to add to our trip – they matched up guides based on our personality and interest. They adjusted the schedules and excursions if we wanted to explore something else. The guides negotiated with vendors on our behalf. They set up private shopping for Tanzanite with a local vendor. They let the hotels know it was my birthday, so I was treated with cakes and singing. And so much more that we probably don’t even know.
The guides were exceptional. They were experienced, genuine and experts in their field. Our safari guide, Tersam, had so much knowledge of the bush, the animals, the industry, current events, trends in climate, it felt like an encyclopedia of info. Because it was just the two of us on safari, we got to really engage with the guide and learn while we were there.
We left Tanzania incredibly thankful to the team, but also that we got to experience this beautiful country and people as our first trip to the continent. Because the Duteni team has knowledge of the US and Tanzania, they provide a bridge to explore the country with ease. They understood what we would be looking for, our tastes, and comfort level. If you are thinking of traveling there, what are you waiting for?
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Email Erik | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best travel experience we've had in our lives, and Duteni Tours made it happen!
In case you don’t have time to read this book, let me start off by saying this was the most amazing travel experience my wife and I have had in our life! Thank you Duteni Tours for providing us with the best VIP experience during our entire journey!
From the moment we arrived in Dar es Salaam, to the moment we left, Ebonie, Fortunatus and their team took care of our every need, and then some! The attention to detail, the subtle surprises you don’t expect, the way they made us feel right at home, it was simply amazing. Our guides, Tersem, Emmanuel, and Amiri were top notch, professional, and a ton of fun to be around! Keep in mind, your guide is not only your tour guide, but they’re also your driver, your translator, your negotiator, and your sense of security (even as peaceful as Dar es Salaam felt). You’ll get to know your guides very well, as they are with you for everything. The tour of downtown Dar es Salaam, the Stone Town tour in Zanzibar, the dancing, cooking, and drumming classes, the cultural and tribal experiences, they’re with you while you’re shopping and off in the distance while eating at restaurants (if you’d like), and of course during the amazing safari. Once you vacation with the Duteni guides, you’ll never want to visit another country without a guide! They bring so much value, comfort, knowledge and experience to the adventure! Thank you Tersem, Emmanuel, and Amiri!
My wife and I have loved traveling Europe because we enjoy getting out of the American bubble and experiencing the rest of the world. What we quickly realized after visiting Tanzania is that Europe is just America’s cousin. You quickly realize there’s not a lot of difference between the United States and Europe after you experience the wonders of Tanzania! The Tanzanian people, their behaviors, their magnificent food, their work ethic, their driving (controlled chaos lol), their love and appreciation of life, and the beautiful palm trees and lush vegetation are all so vibrant and alive!
Now let’s talk about our accommodations. WOW, just WOW! Ebonie and Fortunatus blew our socks off with some of the nicest hotels my wife and I have stayed in our lives. It was simply jaw dropping! Not only were these hotels magnificent, extremely clean, views to die for, and had delicious food, but Duteni tours work with these hotels on a regular basis, so the staff and hotel management understand that Duteni guests get that little extra ounce of love and attention!
Simply put, my wife and I were treated like Rockstars, (or members of the White House haha)! I can’t put into words how much Duteni Tours exceeded our satisfaction! The entire experience wouldn’t have been half of what it was without Duteni!! THANK YOU DUTENI!
WE CANNOT WAIT TO GO BACK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!
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Email Antonio | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tersem was a great tour operator. He was impeccable.
Duteni Tours was a wonderful company to work with. They kept in constant communication and provided excellent service. Not to mention that our safari was one of the best experiences ever! We went to Nyerere National Park and I was so happy with how close we got to the animals and how great our guide Tersem was! Highly recommend.
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Email Joan L. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Duteni Tours is simply the best!
Thanks to Duteni Tours my family & I experienced the trip of a lifetime! Ebonie and her team are top notch. They seamlessly put together an amazing Safari experience. It included the right mix of adventure and relaxation. The Duteni safari guides were extremely knowledgeable and helped us to see an abundance of animals. The animal encounters we had were simply breathtaking.
Overall it was a wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations.
If you’re considering going on a safari I would highly recommend booking though Duteni tours.
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Email Hannah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing last minute safari
We had an amazing time in Mikumi national park. We saw almost every animal there is to see. We decided very last minute that we still wanted to do a safari while in Dar. Duteni Tours organized everything not even 24 hours before our trip. Not only were they super fast in responding and organizing everything, they were also super friendly and willing to help.
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Email Adrians | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trustfull experience with Duteni.
I was in Tanzania when my previously arranged tour to Selous National Park was cancelled. Among a variety of options I choose Duteni company, as it revealed later it was very reliable, excellant value for money and with experienced staff. I visited Nyerere NP. Maybe no the exact season for wild animal spotting, it together with Rufiji River was undoubtedly really genuine challange.
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Email Geden | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Birthday Tour!
This was a great tour with great service and friendly staff! The owner of the company was completely amazing. Our staff was very friendly and help us plan. Organize entire trip from step one to the end. It was not a missing be, as we went ahead and went to the tour and everything and had a great time. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.
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Email Lisa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator was amazing!
Duteni Tours was a great experience for my family and I. The service was top notch. Everyone was friendly and open to answering questions. I would definitely recommend their tour service.