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Tanzania Explorer
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- ATTA & TATO
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Jonas Törnquist | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A highly professional and genuinely caring operator that makes even complex trips feel effortless.
Outstanding Tanzania & Zanzibar trip and it was perfectly planned
We have just returned from a safari and Zanzibar trip with Tanzania Explorer, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience.
We were a group of 13 people, and everything was extremely well planned and ran very smoothly from start to finish. Transfers, logistics, camps, and villas were all excellent and thoughtfully chosen. The safari was a true highlight from Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti and we were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five.
What really stood out was the people. Every single person we interacted with guides, drivers, hosts, and staff was professional, friendly, and genuinely caring, which made the whole trip feel relaxed and effortless.
We would highly recommend Tanzania Explorer to anyone considering a safari or a Tanzania/Zanzibar trip.
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Email Carl | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing guides, nothing more needs to be told
So amazing and knowing guides thar always took us to special places, knew where the best spot for animal where, and always told us facts and information about what we saw.
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Email Kristin & Morten | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Explorer offers outstanding service, unforgettable wildlife, and a personal, at-home touch.
The Best Holiday Experience!
Our vacation could not have started in a better way than arriving “home” to the Tanzania Explorer family at their villa in Dar es Salaam. When our luggage didn’t arrive with the flight, they helped us with some shopping and followed up with the airline, ensuring that our bags were delivered the very next day.
We enjoyed a calm and relaxing beginning with beach time on the beautiful island of Mbudya, along with a wonderful restaurant experience arranged by the team at the villa.
Then we were ready for safari and what an incredible journey it became! We had the best guide, who made every day in the bush truly unforgettable. The accommodations were fantastic, with a touch of luxury in the wilderness, and delicious meals enjoyed out in nature.
The wildlife experiences Joshua gave us were beyond anything we could have imagined. It was an adventure from start to finish.
Ending the trip with a few days of sun and relaxation in Zanzibar and Stone Town was the perfect way to reflect on all the amazing moments from the safari.
Throughout the entire trip, we felt well taken care of and felt completely safe. Communication was easy, and whenever we had questions, we received quick responses on WhatsApp.
This experience exceeded all our expectations! We have truly fallen in love with Africa and can give our highest recommendations to Tanzania Explorer and we will definitely be back!
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Email Ruth Anne og Svein Ove | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A trip beyond all expectations, with a program full of fantastic experiences from morning to evening
We had planned a tight schedule, but still with plenty of time and opportunity to rest. We started a few days in Dar, with day trips to the paradise island of Mbudya for sun and swimming. There they served freshly caught delicacies, among other things.
then we flew to Arusha, and drove to the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater where we stayed overnight via Lake Manyara National Park.
Then we drove to Serengeti for four nights and full days of safari, before finishing by visiting the mountain gorillas in Uganda.
Everything was carefully planned with good information, transport, tasty meals, drinks and we were met with knowledgeable and interested people throughout the trip. We are left with memories for life and thank Tanzaniaexplorer for a fantastic program and implementation of our trip!
We highly recommend Tanzaniaexplorer for their local knowledge and commitment.
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Email Torstein Berntsen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional, personal service for a truly bespoke Malawi family adventure
From the first contact, the team took the time to really understand what we wanted and gave clear advice on what they thought would be the best destinations and solutions. They worked closely with us through several iterations to create the perfect bespoke itinerary for our family group of five and the detailed, tailored day-by-day descriptions made the trip feel exclusive and reflected a genuinely customer-centric approach.
We landed on a 12 day trip in Malawi, flying in to Blantyre from Addis. The first three days was spent at Huntingdon Lodge at the Satemwa tea plantation where we basically had a fully staffed colonial style mansion to ourselves, enjoyed learning about tea production and had a chance to meet with people from the surrounding local villages. From there we went to spend 4 days at the Makokola resort by lake Malawi where we combined various sports activities with relaxing in the sun, and then we finished off by going to the Liwonde national park for a 3 day stay at the Mvuu safari lodge with amazing hospitality and wildlife experiences.
Before departure, their written information and personal follow-up meetings made us feel very well prepared, and throughout the trip the team remained available and attentive to any questions or concerns. When an unexpected issue arose regarding the facilities at one location, it was handled to our full satisfaction by the operator and was an exemplary demonstration of true customer service.
The debrief after we returned home made us feel truly valued as customers. The service was highly professional throughout, but also warm, friendly and personal. Would love to use their services again!
Email Devin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Truly Personal Experience in Tanzania.
I heard of this company after getting a good word from the only member of my extended family who's ever traveled to Africa. They had a wonderful experience with Tanzania Explorer, and with so many companies and questions when trying to plan these massive vacations, I chose to go with a known company.
I am so glad I did. From the very beginning, the process was incredibly transparent and customizable to fit our desires, needs, and comfort. After the initial draft itinerary, we were given ample opportunity to make changes, offer suggestions, and consider all the options in front of us to make sure we left Africa satisfied.
While in Tanzania, all the staff was so accommodating, communicative, and fun to be around. No stone was left unturned to ensure our experience was the best it could be.
I ended up having a health scare while in Zanzibar. And Tanzania Explorer was there every step of the way checking in on me (both in person at the hospital and over messages constantly) and ensuring I felt safe, comfortable, and that I was going to be on my feet as soon as possible. The warmth they showed me, along with the staff of the hotel I stayed at which partners closely with Tanzania Explorer, is something I'll never forget.
If you want to really customize your trip, have fun on these long game drives, and feel the kindness of Africa, go with these guys!
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Email Leif | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are professional and genuinely committed in everything they do for you.
Professional, responsive, and genuinely committed, Tanzania Explorer delivered a seamless and memorable first safari for our family. They combined expert planning, eco-conscious choices, and carefully selected, crowd-free locations with a personal touch throughout—creating a relaxed, authentic, and truly unforgettable Tanzania experience.
From our first encounter with Tanzania Explorer (part of Old Explorer Group) and the initial Zoom call, we knew they were the company to take us on our first safari adventure in Tanzania. As a family with two teenagers and no prior experience in East Africa, we wanted an operator who could guide us through every step. Their focus on keeping most of the money in Tanzania, their clear passion for conservation (supporting charities and choosing camps with a strong eco footprint), and their more adventurous tours elsewhere in Africa all showed us they were mature and confident in their operations. Throughout the planning, Tim (our planner) replied promptly and clearly to every email, always offering to call if anything needed further clarification.
Tim suggested an itinerary starting in Dar es Salaam, and although we were initially a bit sceptical, it turned out to be spot on. Their villa on the outskirts of the city was a perfect place to rest after a long flight, see a bit of Dar, and gently get a feel for the country. Especially valuable for a first-time visitor to East Africa. The hosts at the villa made us feel like part of the family in a genuine way, helping us relax and feel taken care of, a feeling that followed us throughout the trip.
From Dar, we flew to Arusha on local flights, where our safari guide picked us up and stayed with us for the next four nights. We visited Lake Manyara (a great small taste of what is to come!), then spent a night at Ngorongoro Crater before continuing to the Serengeti. Our camp there, Mawe, was a small, luxurious bush camp in a part of Serengeti that felt perfectly “hidden away” from the busiest areas. We never experienced the crowds of safari vehicles often seen on social media, except briefly on the last day near the airstrip, which only confirmed that Tanzania Explorer had chosen the right camp location for us. During the Safari we saw all the Big Five and much more!
After the safari, we flew to Zanzibar for a few days of beach relaxation. Once again, Tanzania Explorer found us a place that exceeded the photos: a small boutique hotel tucked away on Michamvi beach. It was a safe, tranquil and intimate spot far from mass tourism and large resorts, exactly what we had described we wanted during our planning!
Throughout the entire journey, we stayed in touch with the Tanzania Explorer team via a group WhatsApp chat. Whenever we needed anything, they were there, and it was always their own staff picking us up at airports and driving us. During our stay in Zanzibar, we especially appreciated that they never tried to up-sell or push extra tours on us. Instead, they encouraged us to relax, which is exactly what we did.
I cannot recommend Tanzania Explorer enough. They gave us the holiday of a lifetime and truly lived up to their slogan, “Creating African Storytellers” - because after this trip, that is exactly what they turned us into.
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Email Hedda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Get the absolute most out of Tanzania – experience it all with Tanzania Explorer!
The combination of adventure, nature, relaxation, culture and quality time together was simply perfect. There was truly something for everyone, and every detail seemed to be thoughtfully planned and perfectly organised.
We came home with unforgettable memories, countless special moments and a very happy family. A huge thank you to the entire team for making this such a seamless, magical and truly unforgettable experience.
The perfect blend of adventure and relaxation – we couldn’t recommend you highly enough!
Email Linda Jones | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personalized and professional
We had never been to Africa and felt we wanted a once in a life time experience tailored to our interests. We contacted Tim at Tanzania explorer and from the first exchange we knew this was the company for us. We told him what we wanted to do and he designed our trip to suit just that. We had just over 3 weeks across 7 countries and every part of our journey was amazing and easy. Our guide Joshua in Tanzania made the experience one we will never forget, we felt he became part of our group and celebrated every unique sighting with us as if it was his first. He made excellent choices each day on timing and locations and we were never disappointed in anything he organized for us.
Our accommodation was beyond our expectations and the quality of food and service at each stop was first class. We visited Victoria falls early in our trip where Garth and Sarah made us feel like a part of their family and our Uganda adventure to track with Gorillas was a true bucket list item. I didn't anticipate how beautiful the country would be or the warmth of the people we encountered. Each aspect of our trip was very different and all suggestions made were very worthwhile.
We have travelled a great deal and never before have I enjoyed an experience as much. The communication with Tim, the unique and varied accommodation, the quality service from our guides and the insight into all of our needs was first-class. This company offer quality value for money and any further plans we have will definitely be made with Tanzania Explorer. there may be cheaper tour companies but none that are better value.
Delivers an authentic, personalised and high-quality experience
This adventure blew our minds! Of the various tour operators we explored when we began to plan our lifetime dream trip, Tanzania Explorer engaged with us on a personal level from the outset and stood out as the company most able to offer the highest quality, most individualised experience for us. Their ethical and ecological tourism priorities impressed us, as our goal was to experience the true spirit of Africa without exploitation of the land, it’s wildlife or it’s people. I enjoy the memories of my trip more knowing they/we did this.
Our months of communication with Tim via email, WhatsApp chat and Zoom calls was always prompt, responsive and professional, but also personal, friendly and filled with good humour. As a group of four, we all had our particular goals for the trip; Tim listened carefully to each of us and created a draft itinerary which we then tweaked multiple times over many meetings and emails before agreeing on the final plan and cost, culminating in a trip that was personally tailored to our specific needs and wishes. I have to say, Tim really understood the brief and delivered exactly what we wanted, and more! Tim took all the tedium out of planning by organising all internal flights and transfers, booking sensational accommodation that included extremely high-quality meals and service, arranging tours and activities that we wanted to book ahead in various countries and in each place we were provided a personal guide and vehicle for our group so we could tailor our time and movements each day to our own needs. We felt like we were in control the entire time, and Tim was in the background making it all happen for us. Throughout the trip, there was ongoing communication and check-ins to offer support and solve any problems we encountered (which were few).
We visited 6 countries in 23 days and stayed in 10 different accommodation venues. Every thoughtfully chosen destination was unique, interesting, comfortable and absolutely exceeded our expectations. The staff treated us so well that I felt like royalty at times. The people in Africa are truly the most friendly, hospitable and open-natured people you’d hope to meet and their warmth and generosity meant we felt at home in each place we visited. The tented campsite experiences were surprisingly indulgent and luxurious but also allowed us to feel a little rustic, authentically immersed in the African landscape and connected to the environment.
Our tour guides, Garth in Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia, and Joshua in Tanzania, were highly experienced, passionate and knowledgeable, and their planning and leadership on our safaris significantly enhanced our adventure. Their deep understanding of the environment and wildlife increased our sense of awe and respect for all that we experienced and we are forever grateful. We came up close and personal with all of the Big 5 and so much more, with every day bringing more unexpected awe-filled experiences and surprises, so much more than we could have planned or anticipated.
I do (and will continue to) recommend Tanzania Explorer to any friends who ask about our trip, and we will use them again without hesitation for any future travels to Africa. Thank you Tim, and all the team, for a trip that makes me smile every day.