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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 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!
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Email David Smith | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Choice structured the perfect trip for us and their guides were outstanding.
Tanzania Choice worked closely with us on the front end to structure our safari in a way that perfectly met our desires. They attended to every detail and gave great advice throughout the process. They even helped facilitate a personalized transport between airport terminals in Dar es Salaam to ensure that we made a tight connecting flight home. Our group was large enough to need two guides in the Ngorongoro Crater and both were highly effective and knowledgeable. Later, the group downsized and we spent four days with just one of the guides in Central and Northern Serengeti. He was absolutely fantastic. We learned a great deal from him. Without making any guarantees, he invariably led us to the best possible spots. We saw everything we could have possibly wanted to see: herds of elephants, towers of giraffes, confusions of wildebeests, Thompson and Grant gazelles by the thousands, a leopard, a rhino, African buffaloes, multiple lions and a lion pride together. We witnessed the Great Migration up close; we were right in the middle of several herds of tens of thousands of wildebeests. We saw them cross the Mara River and came to understand why a group of Wildebeests is called a confusion. We saw crocodiles drowning Wildebeests as they crossed the river. We also saw a cheetah take down, drag away, and eat a Grant gazelle. We saw vultures feasting on remains. We saw hyenas, mongoose, lizards, and saw and discussed various birds. I hope and believe that our guide had as much fun during the week as we did. He had a great sense of humor and the scope of his knowledge was extraordinary. We stayed at two different bush camps. In terms of expense, both were in the middle range. The hospitality, food, and amenities at both camps were wonderful. The trip literally had no downsides. It was absolutely one of the best trips I have ever taken.
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Email Leslie Ann | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience from start to finish with Tanzania Choice Safaris
Based on a friend’s recommendation, we booked a week of game drives in the Ngorongoro crater and Serengeti National Park with Tanzania Choice. I cannot say enough good things about our experience! Brenda did a fabulous job organizing our adventure - she was responsive to all our questions, offered valuable insights, and managed our somewhat complicated travel plan with ease. We loved the written guidance she provided about how to prepare for and what to expect from our safari. The lodgings she selected for us were great, and the food everywhere was much, much better than I expected. I felt like we got great value for our money! Transportation from our hotel in Dodoma (where we were engaged in non-Safari activities) to Karatu for our first game drive was seamless, and we enjoyed the ride with Kakasii. Our driver for the week was Leslie, and he was fantastic. He was incredibly knowledgeable about all of the animals we encountered, had a great sense of humor, and was adept at finding perfect viewing locations for us even when a particular spot was overrun with cars. We saw all of the big 5 plus incredible wildlife encounters (a cheetah chasing down a gazelle). If I could give a 100-star rating for Tanzania Choice Safaris, I would!
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Email Andy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First Class All the Way!
Every portion of this trip was seamless. From the pick up at the airport to the airport drop-off there were no hiccups and excellent service and value. Each safari guide was knowledgeable and their unique personality made for an different experience each day. The lodging was all first class, with excellent food, superior service and tremendous hospitality. We were part of a church mission trip and all aspects of our trip were superb.
The entire team at Tanzania Choice Safaris is dedicated to excellence and I offer my highest recommendation!
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Email Katya + Holger | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Tanzania Choice is a reliable, high-quality tour operator which is worth the money you pay them.
We are a German couple aged 50/57 with a 20 year-long history of safaris in Eastern and South-Eastern Africa (Kenya, Zambia, Botswana, Ruanda, Tanzania) and of travels in other parts of the world; and we´re quite "spoiled" by now.
Here are excerpts from what we wrote to Tanzania Choice just after coming back home from two weeks, organzed by the company, in Mkomazi, Ruaha and Nyerere National Parks:
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We are VERY satisfied with everything related to your (Tanzania Choice´s) work and will recommend you whenever an opportunity arises.
A few details:
- Literally everything which you planned went very smoothly ...
- Well chosen, gorgeous camps which delivered everything which one could legitimately expect (and sometimes more). Driver/guides were good. No negative observations whatsoever. ...
- Your driver-guide´s performance: as satisfying as five years ago. Good (or very good) spotting; good, careful driving; pleasant communication and interaction in general. We felt in very good hands. ...
Thus, thanks for your high-quality, reliable work. If we consider coming back to TAN, we will certainly contact you again. ..."
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Email Ingrid | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Easily the best vacation ever!
We were visiting friends in Dar es Salaam and wanted to do a safari for my 12 year old daughter and I and they recommended Tanzania Choice - and it was perfect! Brenda made the communication before we arrived very easy - asking what we wanted and making sure we knew what was likely given the time of year and options we had. She even checked in just a week before arrival to make sure that our eVisas got processed smoothly since the government was running behind! Noel picked us up from the airport and everything went so unbelievably smoothly. Literally everything went as scheduled from arrival to departure. We visited Arusha, Tarangire, and Serengeti national parks and Ngorogoro crater, peppered with a canoe trip (watching flamingos take off from the water just in front of us was a highlight for me), hot air balloon ride (the view was amazing) and a visit to the Olduvai Gorge Museum and historic site (wow, so much history). These 'extras' broke everything up in such a smooth way. But Noel was just amazing - I feel like he had xray vision for the animals, and really knew how to 'read' their movements. Such as watching a herd of zebras and then just figuring out where the lions were resting when all the other guides gave up and moved on. And I loved how he just responded to our whims - one day focused on birds, another on baby animals - and making sure that we had an amazing experience each and every day. I also can't say enough about the accommodations. We did mostly tents - and they were awesome, bathrooms and showers inside, with marabou storks and zebras roaming around just outside! I would recommend Tanzania Choice in an instant, because of the preparation, knowledge and just ease of working with them. Thanks Noel!!! You rock.
