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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 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 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 Ellie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most kind, knowledgeable, funny, and strategic tour guide ever!
I was fortunate enough to have been included on a Safari with TCS. Our guides were top notch. They have endless knowledge on every animal (and bird and lizard). They were incredibly outgoing and kind. They truly catered the best trip experience I have ever been on. Their sense of humor, care for guests, and professionalism were apparent in every interaction. They truly delivered in every possible aspect (especially with animal spottings). We were fortunate enough (due to Oscar and Leslie's good eyes) to spot a momma cheetah and cub that ended up jumping on our vehicles! Noelle was the best guide and was able to get us 5ft away from a pride of momma lions and cubs IN ADDITION to a napping leopard with a fresh wildebeest kill up in a tree! Kakasii, Brenda, and their team truly exceeded expectations in every way imaginable in terms of coordinating travel, troubleshooting visas, and giving a true national geographic-type experience.
