Tanzania Expeditions
- Office 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 Greg | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mt. Meru Claimb
My grown daughter and I had a fine experience climbing Mt. Meru. Tanzania Expeditions did a great job for us on the 4 day climb and we made it to the summit. We chose Meru over Kilimanjaro in order to spend fewer days on the climb. But Meru has some exposed areas that were a little concerning and I got a scraped knee when I fell on loose rock during the descent. In retrospect, I would do Kilimanjaro instead of Meru. I would use Tanzania Expeditions again.
Email Jenny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing, once in a life time experience!
We were a family of four (adult kids) who booked the 4-day Camping Safari with Tanzania Expeditions over the Christmas period 2015.
We were very well taken care of and the trip was a fantastic experience overall. All payments were handled professionally and we got a competitive rate for our package. The main reason why we chose this company over others were that the communication before the deposit was paid was all dealt with promptly and efficiently.
We had organised for the safari company to book us bus tickets from Dar es Salaam-Arusha before the safari and this worked well. When we arrived in Arusha they picked us up from the bus station as arranged and dropped us off at our pre-safari accommodation. The safari started the following day and we were very happy with the content of the tour and what we got to see. The nature is absolutely stunning and everyone should go on a safari in their life! We also got there just in time for the great migration which was spectacular. The food was of very good quality our driver was a very personable and good fun. We also had a case of illness during the tour which they dealt with very well.
The slight hickups were that our upgrade on the first night was fully booked when we arrived on sight so we got the "normal" accommodation instead. We also had a car break down but I think this is something that could happen with any company. They dealt with this by letting us ride with a different tour provider for the last day which worked out fine. We could have also wished for more facts about the animals and nature as we saw them but this was just a minor observation. Overall we had a fantastic time and would recommend Tanzania Expeditions to other travellers.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g297913-d6964527-r354092618-Tanzania_Expeditions-Arusha_Arusha_Region.html#
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Email Whitney | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highlight of Trip
We went on safari with Tanzania Expeditions and visited the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. This was part of a lengthy around-the-world trip and the safari was easily one of the trip’s highlights. There was an event at the end that cost one point from the overall experience/score though.
From the beginning, communication with Justin was excellent. He outlined what we would do and where we'd be staying. The prompt email replies were one of the reasons we chose the company. We were a little wary of wiring the money, but the process was smooth.
When we arrived in Nairobi, our airport pickup changed from the previous plans, and our guide actually came to get us. We crossed the Tanzania/Kenya border without issue. (However, I would highly recommend flying into Arusha or Kilimanjaro to avoid 6 hours of driving each way.) Once we arrived at our hotel in Arusha, we met with Justin briefly. We were then told our accommodations had changed. We were pretty surprised because everything was so clearly outlined before the trip. We booked the safari about six months out, so this last minute switch was quite odd. But our new accommodations turned out to be great. More on those below.
The safari itself was amazing. Our guide was informative, insightful and extremely skilled at driving the vehicle over the rough roads. We were out from the early morning, pre-sunrise, to sunset. We saw the big 5 plus so much more. It's hard to describe how incredible it is to see elephants walking just meters away or lions stalking prey. Our safari vehicle was one of the older ones we saw and was a bit rough around the edges, but that didn't bother us.
We first stayed at Kati Kati Camp. I originally said I wanted lodges to stay in, not tents. When accommodations changed on us, there wasn't much we could do, so we embraced the opportunity to sleep in the Serengeti. Each tent had a shower and toilet, so you really weren't roughing it. The wind/animal noises at night kept us up at times, but it was a truly an authentic experience. Would I do it again? Probably not but I'm glad I did it once. Our next night at the Ngorongoro Farm House was easily our favorite accommodation the entire trip. It was beautiful and spacious and we wish we could've spent longer there.
The final day of the safari was very long. We had a short morning game drive and then we had to get back all the way to Nairobi. Along the roadways in Tanzania, there are constant police checkpoints where they are checking for correct documentation. It seems that all vehicles get pulled over at some point. Apparently these police are also corrupt and look for ways to fine you. We were pulled over many times without incident. When we were flagged to stop again, we kept driving. All of a sudden, we had police cars following us. At the next checkpoint, we were forced to stop and a policeman jumped into the vehicle with us and we had to drive to the police station. At this point, we were wondering what is going on? We waited at the police station for nearly 90 minutes and then we finally got some answers after Justin arrived. As it was explained to us, they were illegally trying to pull us over and our guide wanted to file a complaint with the police chief and that's why we ended up at the station. We eventually got on the road and arrived in Nairobi at night. If our guide had been in the wrong, they would've held him at the station, so we took that as a promising sign. (If you search for articles about police corruption in Tanzania, you do find it's a large problem.) Justin assured us this had never happened before. He apologized and promised that our safety is the top priority of the company.
Would we recommend Tanzania expeditions? Yes! Having a guide who was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic is not something you get from every safari company. Even considering the last day's incident, we have very positive things to say about our guide and the company overall. But do yourself a favor and limit the driving on the roads; fly into Arusha or surrounding areas. With Tanzania Expeditions, you are guaranteed to have an once-in-a-lifetime experience. All of our memories, both pleasant and even not so, will be vividly told through stories for years to come.
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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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.
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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 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 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 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 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