Tanzania Expeditions
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2009)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Khoi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania & Zanzibar trip
We, a group of fifteen well traveled people, visited Tanzania for 8 days and Zanzibar island for 3 days in July 2017, hosted by Tanzania Expeditions tour operator. We all loved it so much and voted it as the best trip we ever went over the years. We had so much fun, took lots of beautiful close up pictures of wild animals, and the beautiful country scenes. Thanks to all well informed and experienced drivers, we had a wonderful time, beyond our pre-trip expectations. Their service is excellent, well tuned to our needs. Overall, I would strongly recommend them without any reservation. Hakuna Matata
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Email Sally Bhola | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Totally satisfied, couldn’t have asked for anything better
Did the six day safari started with the trek to KILI, our guides Tumi and Roman were very kind and patience, we were very fortunate to have another amazing and knowledgeable tour guide for the Creator,Norongoro and Serengeti Mr Lordegard , he made our trip truly memorable, went the extra mile for us in every way, although we did not manage to see the Rhinos
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Email John Frazier | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional Safari Experience for a Family--Comparable to Best Tour Companies in the World
Tanzania Expeditions is an exceptional, locally-owned, Tanzanian-based travel agency specializing in moderately priced safaris. I am a World Studies Professor at Miami Dade College, and I have travelled throughout the world, including 100 countries, more than 50 African trips, and 10 safari experiences in east and south Africa. Tanzania Expedition’s customer care, price, tour guides, constant communication and itinerary are as outstanding as much higher priced luxury safari operators like Micato or Kensington Tours. Not to mention that by using Tanzania Expeditions, you are directly benefitting the local Tanzanian economy.
My family of four booked a private 9-day safari with 4-day Zanzibar beach extension. Even though we booked our tour relatively late during the busiest tourist season for the Great Wildebeest Migration, Tanzania Expeditions very quickly reserved available rooms and offered us options, including periodically checking on if closer available rooms to our sites became available. The service was friendly and impeccable as we altered our plans about 5 times before arriving in Tanzania. From the moment we were picked up at the Kilimanjaro Airport, our service was superb. All three of our guides went out of their way to make sure that we had a wonderful experience, including checking in on each of us as we had traveler’s stomach ailments or tiredness. Our guide listened to our interests and what we wanted to see, and amazingly accommodated our requests every day. It was if our tour guides had super secret knowledge of where the animals would be situation. Each guide was also exceptional in checking in and taking an interest in my children’s interests (ages 13 and 16). When we needed a bathroom in the middle of the national parks of Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire, our guide found restrooms in a matter of 15-30 minutes. When we asked for more time to shop, the guides gave us more time; and when we needed more time to watch a particular animal, the guide watched with us. Every night we had an overview with our tour guide to determine what we wanted to do the next day and make plans. And our safari jeep was hand cleaned every night even in the middle of the Serengeti at least 100 miles from the nearest town. If we needed a slower day with less animal viewing, our guides made it happen.
And the price for our safari and moderate lodge accommodations with in-room bathrooms and glamping tents in the Serengeti were excellent—especially considering that we only gave the company 6 weeks notice of our trip. Almost all of the lodges had all you can eat, healthy food with a combination of European continental and local Tanzanian cuisine. The food was very good to excellent at each spot, and there was enough variety that even my picky eating child was happy. The price for our two week, private excursion was nearly $4-5,000 less than most other luxury and high-end safaris without sacrificing the services and amenities.
After using some of the most exclusive tour companies on the planet in the past few years, I would most highly recommend Tanzania Expeditions.
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Email Jessica B | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Safari!
We had a dream safari with Tanzanian Expeditions. The team is very professional and responsive, and we felt extremely safe and well taken care of the entire time we were in Tanzania. They were flexible with the itinerary, switching out one of the parks and taking me tanzanite shopping as requested on the first day.
Our guide, Ibrahim, was very knowledgeable and had an incredible eye for spotting wildlife. He frequently saw animals while driving that we could barely find with binoculars they provided and specific instructions. He was also good at predicting their movements and positioning the vehicle for our photos.
I got pricing for six day, mid-range safaris from about 15-20 companies and Tanzania Expeditions was very reasonably priced. The tour was good value for what we spent. The lodges & tented camps we stayed in were nicer than I expected from the photos online and the food was very good at all of them. We had no vehicle issues and it seemed well maintained.
Overall, we had a fantastic experience with this company and I would definitely book with them again if we’re lucky enough to come back to Tanzania! A huge thank you to Alex, Ibrahim, and the team for a really special trip.
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Email Matt H | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Experience. Treated Like Family!
I did a 4 day Safari with Tanzania Expeditions in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro national parks. Upon meeting my guide at the airport. I knew this was going to be an incredible experience. The safari vehicle was wicked cool, fully stocked with water and even had a power bar to charge camera batteries WOW. Our guide was awesome, great sense of humour and very knowledgeable. He had over 15 years of experience and was basically a living encyclopedia as he knew absolutely everything about the wildlife and the region. He took us to all of the best spots to see wildlife and we saw everything we had hoped to see and more! This experience was literally a dream come true, and I could not imagine a better company to fulfill this experience with. The bonus of booking with Tanzania Expeditions is taking solace in knowing that I am supporting a local tourism business and by doing so , I am directly helping to feed local families and supporting the local economy. If your still reading this...BOOK IT! You will not be disappointed 100/10 <3
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Email GonPi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome experience with FB Tanzania Expeditions
I went to Tanzania with my girlfriend on September 2019 for a couple of weeks. We invest 1 week climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with the best people you would ever go with. The whole teem was incredible, starting by Francis and Cris, best guides ever, folliwing by the rest 8 people in the team. They defenitly made the adventure an unforgettable experience. The took care of us, they explained to us every little detail on the way, and at the end, the make us get the top, from zero to hero! non stop to the top!
Extra special for us, cause once we were on the top, I proposed marry to my furure wife, so as you can imagine, no way to be happier.
The safaris were also very nice, we did Taranguire and Ngorongoro in a couple of days, both are great, specially Ngorongoro.
We felt confortable, cared, loved, at every moment by Franky, a big person, who I really hope to see again.
Email Ben | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime
We went on our safari tour with George Mbaula, and his in depth knowledge of seeming every animal we came across was remarkable, cannot reccomend him enough if your able to pin him down for a safari!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro Hike, 4 Day Safari
If you’re searching for a once in a lifetime opportunity to climb Kilimanjaro, explore the Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park as well as experience the unique culture of the Masai tribe, Tanzania Expeditions is your best choice! Justin, Tanzania Expedition’s owner and our guide throughout our trip, is extremely professional and does a great job of planning out the entire trip so all his guests have to think about is enjoying the experience. Rebecca and I had just under 2 weeks in Tanzania during July 2014 to climb Kilimanjaro and go on safari, but we didn’t have any idea how to select from all of the possible options. Justin helped us to fit everything in that we wanted to do and enabled us to have a wonderful experience in a relatively short period of time. Below, we have highlighted the most noteworthy parts of our trip.
Snowcrest Hotel
We arrived in Tanzania after 24 hours of travel and were greeted at the airport by our friendly driver who took our bags and brought us to the Snowcrest hotel. Snowcrest provided the perfect pre-Kili luxury we wanted – hot water, comfortable beds and free breakfast. On top of that, Snow Crest staff kept our luggage secure while we climbed Kilimanjaro and then held our Kilimanjaro luggage while we went on safari. Justin was extremely helpful in setting this up, and we’d highly recommend Snowcrest to future travelers.
Kilimanjaro – Machame Route
While Rebecca and I have done some hiking, we are by no means expert climbers. Justin did a great job of answering all of our detailed questions from what to pack to how to safely navigate the terrain. The level of preparation and attention to detail to ensure a successful climb that Justin demonstrated was impressive. Justin and his crew of porters and guides were some of the most caring and honest people we have ever met. They absolutely made our experience what it was! Travelers from other groups even commented how attentive our guides were and how they may have been more successful in their climbs had they been with our guides. The guides were always by our side, especially during the summit night instilling confidence and motivation when we needed them the most. Our food was also amazing and far exceeded our expectations. Our chef even catered to our preferences of having peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch. Everyone on Justin’s team was instrumental in our successful climbs, and we are so grateful that we selected Tanzania Expeditions for our Kilimanjaro trek! They made us feel safe and comfortable in a challenging environment.
Four Day Safari – Serengeti, Ngorongo Crater and Tarangire National Park
The Safari expeditions through the Serengeti, Ngorongo Crater and Tarangire National Park provided no shortage of stunning views. Our driver catered to our needs to stop and take as much time as we needed to take photos. Throughout the many hours on the road, we felt safe while traveling over dirt roads and navigating the raw terrain of the wilderness. Due to the unpaved roads, flat tires were a common occurrence, but we immediately noticed the skill and experience our driver had to quickly and efficiently repair the tires and get back on track-never doubting we would be stuck for long. Overall, the Safari was an amazing experience thoughtfully planned out and executed by Justin. We were so impressed with the amount of ground we were able to cover in such a short period of time. Justin did such a great job of planning out every detail to make sure we were able to see all of the amazing sights in just a few days! Seeing the animals up close in their natural environment is a once in a lifetime opportunity and not to be missed! In terms of lodging the Serengeti Simba Lodge was incredible. The rooms and property were luxurious but really incorporated the surroundings. Our other favorite lodge was Eileen's Trees Inn. The grounds were beautiful and provided such a welcoming environment! We had cocktails around the campfire while waiting for dinner to be served and then proceeded into a real tree house to eat. The food was some of our favorite on the entire safari - it was all fresh and there were so many options provided. It tasted like a true home cooked meal and the staff were extremely attentive. All in all, we had a fabulous time and owe it all to Tanzania Expeditions!!!
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Email Stacey | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Kilimanjaro hike and safari honeymoon
We decided to go to Africa for our honeymoon, we knew we wanted to climb Kilimanjaro and do a Safari. I was originally overwhelmed with all the tour options. I decided it would be best to support an African company, and this turned out to be one of the best decisions we could have ever made. Tanzania Expeditions, exceeded our expectations at every opportunity.
Prior to making our trip to Tanzania, Justin provided us with packing lists, and helped prepare us with the necessary paperwork and medical advice. His email responses were always timely and thorough. He also was able to put us in contact with his American partner, who I spoke to on the phone and was reassured about all the details of the trip.
They met us at the airport, loaded all our luggage for us, and the driver told us about the area, and answered our questions all the way to Justin Mtui's (owner of Tanzania Expeditions) hostel. We arrived at the hostel and enjoyed a beautiful view of downtown Arusha. Justin was friendly and the accommodations were good. He made us breakfast, and we were able to appreciate some of the culture over breakfast while, he got the water ready for us to have hot shower! He helped us to see the downtown and do some shopping before heading out on the climb.
We did a 7 day climb on the Lemosho route. Every part of the climb was awesome, the porters were so helpful, our guides were caring and made sure that we were not only comfortable but having fun throughout the excursion. And our cook was like being at a restaurant for every meal. Many people laughed about the romance of climbing a mountain for 7 days, but we enjoyed every meal in our mess tent complete with table cloth and flowers! And I appreciated the time we got to spend together while our food was delivered, and our waiter was always happy and eager to answer our questions. We also felt that throughout the 7 days our group appeared to be having the most fun, and keeping the energy high making the work of the climb less. We even spoke to other people who recognized our group by their matching shirts, and commented on how fun they were to watch.
Justin arranged nice accommodations for after the climb at the Impala Hotel. The hotel had an abundance of hot water and the accommodations were nice and convenient to walk around the area. He made all arrangements for us, and met us at the hotel.
We then went on a 4-day safari, which he arranged a private expedition, in honor of our honeymoon. The guide was knowledgeable, and there was a large assortment of animals. We visited 3 parks Serengeti Plains, Ngorogoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. All the parks were great, and we were able to experience the culture of the Masai Tribe, and see how they live. All accommodations and meals were great during the safari too. We loved staying at the luxury tent site, and couldn't believe all the animals we saw while staying at the Rhino Lodge.
Tanzania Expeditions, Justin and his crew, truly provided a once in a lifetime opportunity. If you are looking to enjoy a true adventure, where you will always be put first, Tanzania Expeditions is the perfect choice!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Top Notch Guided Tours
Tanzania Expeditions is the only way to climb Kilimanjaro. Their custom tailored, personalized service is top notch. They exceed expectations in providing a safe, fun and successful climb to the summit. Highly recommend.