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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 Dan Lenort | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Choice experience from arrival to departure
There are no strangers here; Only friends that you haven’t met yet. - William Butler Yeats
Tanzania Choice Safaris is the company founded and operated by Kakasi and Brenda Kimaro whom I now hope to count as friends. Between them they are a class act, catering to an outstanding experience. Brenda maintains a long list of resources and options that ultimately allow you to create a boutique experience. Kakasi has an extensive list of contacts and seemingly knows everyone you may cross paths with. Our safari guide was Noel Kimaro, Kakasi’s nephew. Noel was not only our guide, but our host and educator. Being in the family gave him the latitude and experience to make our tour truly exceptional.
From the arrival at the airport to the drop off at the same, we were under their wing. While our trip might not have been a common itinerary, it flowed smoothly with some great surprises. Church, picnic, tours of multiple dispenseries/hospitals, the Safari with multiple lodges, stops at the African Galleria in Usangi, and Sanaa in Arusha rounded out our trip.
Documentation, emails, and even a Zoom call prior to our trip outlined everything. Should I ever go back, there is only one company I would consider as my safari guide, namely Tanzania Choice Safaris.
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Email Matt | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Leslie was an amazing safari guide!
This tour exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived Mr Leslie was friendly, kind, and patient with our family of 4. Through our 6 days in Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti, Leslie was so skilled at seeing and sighting all manner of animals. His knowledge seemed limitless and he patiently answered all of our questions about the animals, the parks, and life in Tanzania. We had so much fun and were very sad to leave this beautiful country. We will certainly recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris, and Leslie specifically, to anyone we know who is planning a safari. Thank you so much for an amazing experience!
Tanzania Chose was so great! Highly recommend.
We had a great safari and saw so many animals. Cacasii was an excellent guide and knows everything about the landscape.
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Email Sandy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We spent 6 days doing a safari in Tarangire, Ngorongoro crater, and Serengeti and about 13 days exploring Tanzania and Zanzibar. I can't say enough about the excellent planning, coordination, and care from Tanzania Choice Safaris. Brenda set up our itinerary and after a careful review I couldn't find any changes that I would make. It seemed perfect for our family, two adults and a 13 year old son. I had no idea what to expect and had never considered a safari before, but because we knew someone in Tanzania we decided to give it a try. We are so glad we did!
Brenda provided many helpful tips by email of what we should expect and what to bring. When we arrived at Tanzania Choice safaris in Arusha, we met our driver Leslie. What a 'gem' he is for the company. I had no idea how much time we would spend with this person, so it is important that you like him, or can at least tolerate him! Well, Leslie is a person that you can spend all day with and more. He is extremely respectful, nice and welcoming. He is also a a 10/10 safari driver finding animals and experiences that I believe being with another driver we would have not have seen. The driving is intense at times and he was always careful for our safety as well. We seen a cheetah stalking and taking down a wildebeast and were able to catch it on film, an elephant standoff with our vehicle which was intense, all of the big five, a cheetah and her cubs, and much more. Leslie had binoculars and was kind to film some of our encounters with animals through his binoculars so that we had close ups when our electronics could not zoom close. Leslie had many connections with other drivers which is imperative to find the animals and special moments with them.
The safari vehicle is also one of the best. Brenda gave us a private vehicle which was very large and I highly recommend. It had tinted windows for the hot sun which was something we used a lot and many of the other vehicles we seen did not have tint, it had plenty of space inside, handles to hold onto during the bumpy rides, a nice tray to put your cell phone and other things that you need to keep handy to grab at a moment's notice to get pictures and videos, and extra cushions placed on top of the seats (believe me you want these because of the constant bouncing around!).
After safari we explored Tanzania further and then went to Zanzibar. Each step of the way we were met with a professional driver from Tanzanian Choice safaris to transfer us, ensure we were checked into our hotels safely, and provide safety on the various tours we had set up.
This safari company is truly a 10/10. We will never forget our 2 week stay in Tanzania, the people we met in Tanzania, and the incredible animals we seen! Thank you Tanzanian Choice Safaris and our safari driver, Leslie!
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Email David Baker | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic!
The overall experience with Tanzania Safaris was beyond fantastic. The ease, care, and detail by Brenda in planning our trip and assisting our group to prepare ourselves for the adventure was outstanding. From written documents explaining what to expect--everything from culture to tipping--and even including a personalized video greeting us and answering our specific questions and further clarifying what we would encounter, our group felt ready to engage what would be an unbelievably great tour. On the 1200-mile trek itself, our driver and guide, Kakasii, was amazing, sharing with us his wealth of knowledge about the flora, fauna, languages, foods, lifestyle, and culture of Tanzania. He was very attentive to our comfort, care, and safety. By the end of the tour, we had all bonded with him as part of our extended family. I highly recommend Tanzania Safaris for a fantastic adventure.
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Email Jasmine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They were both very attentive and made our experience an unforgettable one!
We had an amazing time and they took care of every little detail from start to finish.
It was very well organized so all we had to do was show up and have an unforgettanle experience!
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Email Lori G | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular
Brenda and Kakasii provided us with an amazing experience from beginning to end. Brenda's attention to detail on the administrative side is admirable. She provided so much quality information that we had very few unanswered questions. However, she was still quick, thorough, and patient to respond to any and all inquiries. We were so well informed and prepared coming into the trip. We were tired travelers when we first met Kakasii at the airport. His energy and enthusiasm boosted us on that first night until the very end of our trip. We traveled many miles together and his expert knowledge and driving made all the difference. He is committed to each and every one of his customers and ensures a high quality experience. I am deeply appreciative of his high standards, easy going attitude, and humor. Tanzania Choice Safaris is an excellent choice for a tour company and one that you will not regret.
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Email Lois | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top Notch
Kakasii & Brenda planned and executed our safari with excellence. Brenda communicated frequently and with helpul information from day one. Kakasii met us at the airport and gave us superb service for 10 days. He is jovial, expert and safety conscious. We had multiple unbelievable views of wildlife. This once in a lifetime experience was more than I had ever imagined. To see these beautiful creatures living their best life in Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti was lifechanging. I will be forever grateful to Brenda and Kakasii for providing this opportunity in this beautiful country. Our trip progressed without a hitch due to their comprehensive and friendly planning.
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Email Beth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Personalized Family Safari with wonderful travel support
We booked with Tanzania Choice Safaris after looking thru multiple recommended safari companies from different sources. What set them apart for me during my research was a few things: 1st I loved that they are Tanzanian based so able to put the money spent into the hands of Tanzanian people, 2nd they offer a wide range of budget options as well as the option to add more cultural experiences, and finally so important from the moment I reached out to inquire with them, Brenda was 100% responsive in a timely manner and always gracious and helpful!
We had a wonderful experience, loved our guides (Noel and Elisante) and the places we visited.
From the moment we stepped out of the airport we had guides help navigate every step of the way. The staff at all of the lodges we stayed at were friendly and excellent. The Massai cultural tour was educational and great world view perspective. Our guides were knowledgeable, great at spotting animals and knowing where to take us, fun and great with kids. My kids are still talking about Noel and missing him now! The safari vehicles were well taken care of (we saw many others on the side of the road).
I would highly recommend Tanzania choice safaris based on budget friendliness with ability to splurge where you want (we loved the hot air balloon experience), their genuine customer service and A+ responsiveness throughout the entire process. It was truly a trip of a lifetime!
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Email Ruthann | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kakasi always went the extra mile to provide the best experience possible.
Tanzania Choice Safaris was a delight from beginning to end. In the pre-trip days, their communications, including answering questions and providing information, was always excellent. Brenda was diligent in providing the best accommodations, travel arrangements, help with the visa, and anything else that we needed. We were met at the airport, and taken around by Kakasi, until he dropped us back at the airport for our home trip. His abilities to find animals in the Serengeti are amazing, including a mother Cheetah and her twin babies. We were never worried about anything. He kept the vehicle spotless, our water supply filled and cold, and was full of information and fun as we travelled. I would highly recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris, and would not hesitate at all to travel with them again. 100% delightful.