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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
Email John and Sharon Lovejoy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best possible, fabulous knowledge of the park, the animals, the Masai, and Tanzania
Our experience exceeded the expectations of me and my wife, which were high. The key was our tour guide, Noel, who couldn’t have been better. Not only was he knowledgeable about the park and the animals, but he was a wealth of knowledge about the Massi and the social structure and politics of Tanzania. Secondarily was the choice of venue by the owner of Choice Safaris, Brenda, who communicated extensively and responsively to arrange the best possible safari experience. Based on our experience, we will be going back to Africa, for sure!
Email Jose, Candice, and kids. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An expert in his field, kind, patient, and professional.
Not sure how a safari trip could be any better. Our experience was priceless and unforgettable. Our kids will never forget this experience. Thank you Kakacii for being a master of your craft. You made sure our experience was amazing!!
Email Kathy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brenda was very responsive and committed to getting us exactly what we wanted.
From the first email (before we committed) Brenda was responsive. She informed us of what to expect and bring. Once in Tanzania, she was willing to make an adjustment to the schedule to include a museum we hadn’t planned beforehand. Every step of the way we were extremely well taken care of.
I also really appreciate Tanzania Choice using reusable bottles and containers for water and food.
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Email Atzy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Most Amazing Experience Ever
Tanzania Choice Safaris was highly recommended to us by friends so we decided to book with them. The entire experience was amazing! Brenda was always super responsive and helpful from the moment we reached out to get information and continued to be amazing until the end of our trip.
All our accommodations exceeded our expectations: the rooms were beautiful, the food was excellent, and everyone was super friendly and welcoming.
The Safari itself was just perfect! Our guide, Leslie, was truly the best! He did a great job and was super professional and knowledgeable. He knew exactly where to go for us to have a great experience and see the most animals while being far away from other safari vehicles. We noticed that most of the other operators would all drive around the same area by the entrance of the parks instead of going a bit farther. At the end of our safari, we were talking to other tourist at the airport and most of them didn’t see nearly as many animals as we did! We’re sure it was because our guide went out far enough to find all the best spots.
Their vehicle was also noticeably better than most others. Our windows opened all the way and the windshield was giant giving us the best possible view.
We just couldn’t be more grateful and happy with the entire experience!
Email Sarah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Better than I dreamed
We went on a week long safari with 4 adults and two girls ages 12 and 15. The whole experience was beyond my dreams! Our tour guide Victor was amazing; he is so knowledgeable and really made each day incredible by getting us opportunities to see amazing things. We all learned a lot about the land, animals, cultures, and parks. I really loved all of the accommodations and food, which we were able to tailor to our family's needs. The whole trip was seamless and easy, and I really could not see any room for improvements! Just incredible!
Email Hanh | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very attentive to details.
It was a great family experience enjoyed by all. The tour guide answered our question and making sure we were doing ok on some of the rougher road
The tour guide was good company
Email Whitney | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our tour was well organized and everything we could have hoped it would be.
Tanzania choice safaris made my mom's retirement bucket list trip of reality. Every detail from the itinerary to the accommodations was perfectly thought out. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, kind and made every game drive unforgettable. We quickly moved on from looking for the big five to identify our own special priority lists, including finding the tiniest owl in the world. It truly was the trip of a lifetime and I can't imagine a better team to trust with such a special journey.
Email John and Lori | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!
Wow! We had a fantastic time in Africa thanks to Brenda and Noel. TCS came recommended to us by a friend who had gone with them himself and had recommended them many times to others who had wonderful experiences also. We strongly agree! Everything from the planning and booking to the in-country logistics was very well-organized. We felt very well cared for and safe. They clearly have a lot of experience and local knowledge and contacts that make for a very nice trip for their guests. We would definitely go with them again and highly recommend them!
Brenda did a fantastic job transforming our "wish list" into a real life adventure. We wanted to do both a classic animal safari and some cultural tourism experiences. She worked with us over several months to fine tune our itinerary. She provided invaluable help when we failed to get our Tanzania visas in time. She responded promptly to emails and was always pleasant to deal with. She ultimately crafted an itinerary that really fit what we were hoping for quite well.
We especially enjoyed our day in Mto wa Mbu where we went with a local guide who shared a variety of local cultural experiences with us (banana plantation, rice plantation, primary school, art/painting studio, traditional wood carving, mbege (local banana beer), and local cuisine for lunch). We also really liked our 2 day stay at Africa Amini Maasai Lodge where we stayed in a modernized Maasai hut and learned about Maasai culture through hands-on experiences, such as spear-throwing and enjoying barbequed meat around the campfire. We even got to take a mountain bike ride with a Maasai warrior!
Noel was our primary guide throughout our stay and we can't say enough good things about him! Not only was he a top-notch professional safari guide, but he was also incredibly warm, friendly, caring and funny. When it comes to a trip like this the safari guide makes all the difference and Noel made this really special for us. He found so many animals and birds and was so knowledgeable about animal behavior, mating, gestation, etc. And he got us incredibly close to so many animals! We saw much more than we ever imagined. We watched a baby zebra being born and taking its first steps, a mother cheetah and her 2 juveniles stalking gazelles, a lioness hunting zebra, and countless mothers and babies! He planned every day's game drive to maximize our animal sightings. He clearly enjoys his job and it was so enjoyable to see him get excited along with us. His experience and judgement seemed to be highly respected by the other guides. Additionally, we saw a huge variety of birds and somehow Noel knew every species!
Overall Tanzania Choice Safaris gave us the trip of a lifetime that we were hoping for and that exceeded even our greatest expectations!
Email Cassie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, Unforgettable Experience!
I traveled to Tanzania with a group of students from a university for two weeks. Tanzania Choice Safaris made our trip an unforgettable experience. Brenda is an amazing organizer - we did a day trip to hike a portion of Kilimanjaro, visited several schools, a hospital, and so much more before we set off on a safari. Everything from our meals, food accommodations, transportation, and lodging was wonderful. Our safari experience was also incredible! I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Brenda and Kakasii. I would recommend them for any travel experience in Tanzania (and hope to have the opportunity to use their services again in the future)!
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.
