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Tanzania Choice Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2007)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $400 to $1,700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Haley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Mother Daughter Safari
Tanzania Choice Safaris is a wonderful, family-owned company that created a mother-daughter trip of a lifetime. Guided by the expertise and warmth of Leslie and Oscar, the experience felt personal, authentic, and exceeded all expectations.
The perfect itinerary designed with care:
From the moment we began planning, the family-owned nature of Tanzania Choice Safaris shone through. Brenda clearly takes great pride in her work. Communication was prompt, detailed, and we felt that our specific wishes for a mother-daughter journey were truly heard. The care put into crafting our custom itinerary—with a focus on wildlife viewing, beautiful lodges, and cultural experiences—was outstanding.
Leslie and Oscar: Incredible guides
The true magic of the trip came from our exceptional guides, Leslie and Oscar. Their passion for Tanzania and its wildlife was infectious, and their local knowledge was impressive.
* Leslie's expertise: Leslie possesses an incredible gift for spotting wildlife and a deep understanding of animal behavior. Oscar's personal touch: His warm demeanor and humor made every long game drive a joy and helped us feel completely immersed in the advent.ure! Both guides were patient, kind, and made sure our mother-daughter duo was comfortable and having fun every step of the way.
Unforgettable moments and impeccable service
Throughout our journey, the attention to detail from the entire team was exceptional.
* Expert animal sightings: Thanks to Leslie and Oscar's sharp eyes and experience, we had phenomenal animal sightings, including the Big Five and even witnessing the Great Migration.
* A seamless experience: Every aspect of the trip, from accommodations to meals and logistics, was handled flawlessly. We never had to worry about a thing, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy each other's company in the beautiful Tanzanian wilderness.
* Going above and beyond: It's the small, thoughtful gestures that set Tanzania Choice Safaris apart. The guides always made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed.
For a mother-daughter trip that prioritizes connection, authenticity, and impeccable service, we can't recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris highly enough. Leslie and Oscar didn't just give us a tour—they gave us a collection of unforgettable memories that we will cherish forever
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Email Stephanie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
10/10 recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris
We had an amazing trip. This is our second safari and first time with Tanzania Choice Safaris. 100% would return to do a safari with them again.
Victor, our driver, was the best. He is super friendly and most importantly, friends with what seemed like every other driver. This is important because drivers share tips with each other, enabling us to have amazing once in a lifetime views. In one day we saw 31 lions (of which 17 were cubs!!) a leopard and cheetahs (also with two cubs).
We went in September for a 7 day safari: 2 days Tarangire, 1 day Ngorongoro, 1 day Ndutu (offseason by our request) and 2 days Seronera which is part of Serengeti. Victor picked us up from the Arusha airport and cheerfully crammed all of our luggage into the car and we set off. In every step he checked in, to ask what we liked, what we wanted to see and did his best to accommodate. On example is the first day we received the typical box lunch (sandwhich, cookie, fruit, etc) which was quite good, but the second day we had "hot lunch" - where the kitchen made up fragrant rice, curried meats and veggies, a pasta and fresh fruit. We raved so much that from then on, Victor ensured we had hot lunch versus the boxed lunch.
September was an amazing time to go. Previously we had gone in February, and while in September we didn't see the Great Migration, we were able to see so many cats! Also my personal favorite was the elephants in Tarangire. We were traveling with children and so we played counting games every day, and in one day in Tarangire we counted over 350 elephants, including babies! Other highlights were seeing a leopard eating a giraffe, a leopard waiting to pounce on a zebra herd (we didn't stick around for the actual hunt), 11 lion cubs nursing with their 5 mother lions, 6 lion cubs eating an elephant while the two large males sat in a post food coma nearby, a cheetah and two cheetah pups eating a gazelle and so many more, to the point where a "cat sleeping on the ground" which in past safaris was the highlight, was the norm. Admittedly Victor shared we had an exceptional trip and were very lucky. We also saw a Black Mamba snake on our last day!
From a value for money - the price was very reasonable and we very much enjoyed our accommodations. We chose to stay within the parks, which meant we were in mostly tent-style beds, and meant that we saw and heard animals all night! I would recommend that when possible, you stay within the park!
Lastly, communication with Brenda was top notch. She was very accommodating to our many requests - in fact we first requested 3 different types of safaris to get pricing and style, and she heard our desires, and made recommendations. We even had to press pause on our booking for a bit due to a personal circumstance, and when we reached back out, she immediately booked us.
Travel was seamless - TCS took care of all accommodations, were in high communication and I loved the little safari journal and water bottles we received. I wrote down every animal as Victor called them out, which will make a great record for future recollection.
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Email Kate and Cody | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An absolutely incredible adventure!
My husband and I spent 8 days climbing Mt Kilimanjaro and 9 days on safari. We heard of Tanzania Choice Safaris through family and learned that Brenda grew up in the same hometown! The whole process was seamless. Brenda is very organized, and we appreciated the detail she put into planning our itinerary. When we arrived, we were thankful for the welcome gift and smooth process to get to our hotel. Throughout our trip, everything was well planned, our lodging was beautiful, the food was delicious, and we were happy with the amount of wildlife we saw!
We also wanted to highlight the wonderful people we met on this trip. Our Kilimanjaro climb crew and our safari guide were knowledgeable, kind, supportive, and professional. We absolutely loved learning about the culture and animals. These are relationships we'll remember for a long time!
The value of this trip was excellent. We were so happy that our itinerary was planned for us, and we could trust that the guides would take care of us and get us to where we needed to be. This was truly an adventure of a lifetime, and we hope to come back one day.
We highly recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris if you're looking to visit Tanzania!
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Email Tina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience!
Tanzania Choice Safaris came highly recommended by a good friend who lived in Tanzania for over 10 years. From the planning stages of our trip, Brenda gave us good insights and options into activities well suited to our multigenerational group. Our guides were fun and incredibly knowledgeable about the flora and fauna, and the history of this amazing place. We are so grateful for Tanzania Choice Safaris for help in organizing our trip, choosing very comfortable and beautiful accommodations with delicious meals, and making this trip go smoothly. It was unlike any other vacation we have ever taken. Tanzania Choice Safaris was topnotch, thank you Brenda, Kakasii, Leslie, Noel and Oscar!
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Email Jen and Jeff | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A family business with excellent service!
We visited Zanzibar, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Oludvai Gorge, and Serengeti National Park on an 11-day itinerary arranged by Tanzania Choice Safaris. From the very beginning of the planning all the way through to the end of the trip, the customer service was top-notch and everything went off without a hitch. At every step, we were met on time at the correct location by the team and had a seamless experience.
We chose Tanzania Choice Safaris on a recommendation from a friend who traveled with them a few years ago. We started out by consulting on the itinerary with Brenda, the American owner, who lives in Tanzania with her family. Brenda was extremely responsive and asked lots of questions to ensure that she was customizing an itinerary that worked for our interests. Brenda has good connections with third-party operators and suggested incorporating a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti into the itinerary, which hadn’t occurred to us, but was one of the highlights of the trip. She was communicative leading up to the trip, ensuring we applied for our visas in plenty of time and even alerting us that sometimes payments on the government visa site were unsuccessful. When we encountered that very problem, Brenda paid our visa fees directly and we reimbursed her.
The trip itself was magical! We started in Zanzibar, recovering from the jet lag. We only had a couple of days there, which was plenty, and enjoyed visiting the Jozani Forrest to see the red colobuses monkeys. However, the best part of the trip was on the mainland visiting the parks. Our guide was Brenda’s nephew Noel and I can honestly say that I think we got one of the best guides in Tanzania. He was so knowledgeable about the parks and the wildlife, constantly going above and beyond to make sure that we got to see everything we wanted to (and even things we didn’t know we wanted to see!) and answering every question we had about the animals and the environment. Other guides were asking for his advice and commenting on his skillful driving in some pretty rough terrain. Noel was amazing at spotting wildlife before other guides, meaning in a couple of cases we were the first or only ones on the scene to see some pretty cool things like a family of lions lounging in the tall grass, and he even somehow spotted a serval in the grass just off the road, which are apparently really rare to see.
Noel was not only good at finding the sights we wanted to see, but also good at positioning the jeep for the best views and photos once we were there. For example, one thing we really wanted to see was the wildebeest herds crossing the Mara river, which is something that just happens on the animals’ timetable and really can’t be planned. Noel understood the animals’ behavior and terrain well enough and had the patience to wait in the correct location long enough to give us the best shot at seeing it - and we did!
Overall, wonderful experience. We highly recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris, especially if you want to work with a smaller tour operator that will give you customized service.
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Email Christophe Py | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized and personable
We have had an excellent safari experience with Tanzania Choice. Brenda was responsive and set up a program of our liking mixing safaris and cultural experiences, very comfortable camps, and everything was perfectly organized. She helped smooth out a visa delay and communicated updates and confirmations very clearly.
Leslie was an exceptional guide. He drove us safely and without any hesitation through the vast expanses of the parks, has an exceptional eye to spot and recognize animals, and always named them, even the myriad birds. He also shared a lot of knowledge about the fauna, flora and Tanzanian culture. He had a lot of personal stories to share, and even told us about his family. We had good laughs together, and we felt we were travelling with a friend.
Altogether we had an unforgettable experience, seeing all the wildlife and scenery we had dreamt of and much more.
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Email Blaire | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour operator was an amazing person, and she ensured every detail of our trip ran smoothly.
If you are looking for a great experience, especially on safari, Tanzania Choice Safaris is the way to go. Not only are they amazing people, but they care deeply about every detail of your trip, making sure that you leave Tanzania satisfied with your experience, and with a full heart. We came to Tanzania knowing no one, and we left with new special people in our lives, including the operators of Tanzania Choice Safaris, that we now call friends and people we hope to see again in the near future. I highly recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris!
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Email Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Life Time
I honestly can’t say enough good things about Tanzania Choice Safaris. From the very first day, everything felt easy and stress-free. Our guides were incredible—they captivated us with their knowledgeable, humor, and excited in sharing about the wildlife with us.
Our group saw lions up close, elephants crossing right in front of us, a leopard lounging in a tree, and the beautiful landscape of Tanzania. The drives were exciting but never rushed, and we always felt safe and well taken care of.
The whole experience was great, lodging was super comfortable, the food was delicious, and sitting around the fire at night under the stars was always a great way to end the day. This was honestly one of the best trips of my life, and I’d recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris to anyone who’s ever dreamed of going on safari.
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Email Daniel TM | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A personable, reliable, organized, and experienced tour operator
Picking a tour company for such a unique trip can be overwhelming and difficult. Tanzania Choice Safari came to us as a recommendation from a friend and we would highly recommend them to anyone! We booked a 8 day safari to celebrate our honeymoon and had an absolutely amazing week!
Our guide Noel was incredible! He made sure we had a great experience and enjoyed each day to the fullest! His experience and knowledge of the parks really showed, and we enjoyed getting to know him. He made us feel comfortable, even when we were far outside our comfort zone. Noel’s sharp eyes helped us see more animals than we ever expected, and we learned so much from him! He was really well organized, and put in a lot of thought into planning out each day!
Tanzania Choice did a great job creating our itinerary! The designed our trip in a way that each day was miraculously better then the last! They worked with us to make sure we had unique experiences such as a walking safari, exploring Mto wa Mbu, and the Miracle Balloon ride. The trip exceeded any expectations we could have possibly had! They were easy to communicate with and very reliable from booking the overall safari, the equipment and vehicle they used, and ensuring all our add on experiences went very smoothly! We didn’t have to do a thing.
We will definitely be using Tanzania Choice again and strongly recommend you use them for your safari! They were absolutely amazing!
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Email Cammy Romanuck Murphy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional, Authentic, Educational + Personalized Experience!
I took a group of Midland University students on a 100% personalized trip to Tanzania. Since the trip was also worth credit, we had specific learning outcomes that needed to be met. I worked directly with Brenda to discuss our preferences for the trip, including: Visiting local schools, learning about the healthcare system, going on safari, hiking a portion of Mount Kilimanjaro, and engaging in ample cross-cultural experiences. Brenda was extremely communicative and thoughtful. In planning our travel, we had to revise our itinerary more than once to accommodate changing flights and the number of students in the class. Brenda took this all in stride and was able to find accommodations and experiences that fit our budget. During our two week trip, we felt completely taken care of - the trip felt seamless. We had no stress whatsoever - our only job was to enjoy the vacation and to learn as much as possible. I cannot say enough good about the entire experience with Tanzania Choice Safaris. Our guides were incredible and we felt like we were a part of the Tanzania Choice Safari Family. In terms of communication, service, value for money, reliability, and our tour overall - I would 100% give my strong recommendation to anyone seeking to travel to Tanzania - no matter the budget or complexity of the trip!