Tanzania Specialist
- Located In:
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Netherlands
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- SGR, Calamiteitenfonds & ANVR
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $295 to $589 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Regina and Willi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect organization from start to end
Thanks to Tanzania specialist we could spend two wonderfull weeks at Tanzania and Zanzibar. Starting with a Safari though , Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, we had a lot of spectacular animal observations, allways guided and cared for by our excellent guide Nelson. If I should highlight something, i would take the two nights in the tented camp in the Serengeti, wherever all selected acommodations surpassed our expectations.
Nevertheless, if we would do this trip again, we would try to extend the stay in the tented camp and then take a direct flight from Serengeti over to Zanzibar.
The second week , we spent on Zanzibar island in the Karafuu beach Resort , enjoying especially the paradisiacal beach , friendly staff and excellent kitchen.
Only the All inclusive rate had some exceptions , what we didn't know from other hotels in Europe or Turkey but this could not spoil our overall good experience.
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Email Maximilian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect planned journey
We had an excellent trip to Tanzania. Beginning with the planning of our Journey, our Consultant Angelina did an amazing Job an d fullfilled all our wishes. In Tanzania we had the pleasure with the Guide Arifu. A young Guide but with a lot of experience. We were lucky to see all of the big 5, because he knew some perfect hidden spots. He was also extremly helpful and accommodating in every Situation. Thank you for this amazing experience.
Email Jordan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Seamless, Unforgettable Safari with an experienced and professional guide
We travelled with Tanzania Specialist as a family of four – including my partner’s 90-year-old grandmother – and the experience was excellent from start to finish. The company was professional and responsive, and helped us with everything from e-visas to itinerary planning.
Our guide, Nasibu, was fantastic. He was clearly passionate about the land, the animals and the culture, and had a wealth of knowledge he shared along the way. He also had a great eye for wildlife – often spotting animals before anyone else – and was a very capable driver, handling tough roads and water crossings with ease.
What really stood out was his thoughtfulness. He went out of his way to make sure we were all comfortable, especially given we had a much older traveler with us. From helping her in and out of the vehicle, to adjusting the pace of the day, nothing was too much trouble.
Across our trip we saw elephants, lions, cheetahs, a leopard, giraffes, flamingos, hippos, and the wildebeest migration. We also saw the Big Five – including a black rhino on our last day at Ngorongoro Crater. The wildlife was remarkable, and we never felt rushed.
The lodges chosen by Tanzania Specialist were all high quality, with friendly staff, comfortable rooms and good food. Manyara’s Secret, Manyara Best View Lodge and our tented camp in the Serengeti were particular highlights. The packed lunches were also generous and always served in great spots – often with animals nearby.
There were some unexpected moments too – from a monkey stealing toast at breakfast, to dancing with the Masai, to spotting animal tracks near our tent in the mornings. All part of what made the trip so memorable.
Thank you to Tanzania Specialist, and especially to Nasibu, for delivering a smooth, enjoyable and very special safari.
NL
Email Friendly couple | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
That can be described in a few words: fantastic, great and unforgettable
It was a great trip, super beautiful experience. Our incredibly good and sweet and knowledgeable guide, Fadhil, has also made this trip great. We enjoyed it and will never forget this trip. Great!
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Email Christian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Safari Trip
We had an unforgettable safari experience in Tanzania with Tanzania Specialist. We visited Arusha National Park, Tarangire, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater – each offering stunning landscapes and incredible wildlife sightings. We were lucky to see four of the Big Five!
Our guide Jackson was excellent – knowledgeable, friendly, and spoke very good German, which made everything easier. Our driver Eckbal was extremely professional and handled even the roughest roads with skill and care.
Throughout the trip, we were well taken care of, with delicious food and comfortable accommodations at every stop. Highly recommended!
NL
Email Fam. Nieuwenhuis | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania trip 2 to 13 June 2025 What an experience! A wonderful trip to never forget.
First of all, the travel organization Tanzania Specialist. They arranged everything very well for us. You could go there with questions and comments. Always a quick response, even at the weekend. All our wishes were taken into account and it was arranged.
The accommodations
Completely fine. We had chosen silver and we were more than satisfied with that. The reception was very good, you really felt welcome. How enthusiastic all the employees are, very friendly and helpful. All the food was fine. Breakfast, packed lunch (more than complete) and dinner. Sometimes you could even choose and if there was something you didn't like, you got something else. The beds were good and it was clean. In the evening the lights were turned on, the mosquito net closed and even the tent was closed behind you. It was chilly once and to our surprise there was a hot water bottle in bed. If you were not allowed to leave your tent to go to dinner, you were always picked up on time and if you wanted to go back, someone was already waiting.
One of us had a birthday. A cake was baked and the entire staff sang. So nice!
At the last hotel before our departure, the reception was a bit businesslike. We just missed the warm welcome of the other accommodations. But there too it was fine, nice room and good food. Only the towels were very damp.
The guide.
CORNEL, how lucky we were with him. Quiet, very friendly and always on time.
He could tell you a lot about the animals, but also let you look around and enjoy yourself. He asked what we wanted to see and even that was possible. He did his utmost to make that happen. He realized all our wishes. Even when the men went mountain biking and wanted to shower before we went to the airport, he realized that. Not saying "I'll try, but arranged it." There was also confusion about the number of participants for a walk, but Cornel arranged it. We indicated that we were ready for a coffee moment and Cornel found a nice spot and made our coffee.
He is also a great driver.
In short: If someone is looking for a good guide, we would recommend him.
Finally: It was a wonderful trip, never to be forgotten.
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Email Stefan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very special experience
We had an incredible 4-day safri planned and although we sadly missed one day due to a flight cancellation, the 3 days we experienced were nothing short of magic. Our guide Emmanuel, who speaks exzellent German, was extremely knowledgeable, attentive and always ready to share fascinating insights about the wildlife nature and local culture. His passion and professionalism truly enhanced our experience. Our Driver Marco was just as amazing. His knowledge and his eyes are amazing!
A huge thank you to Emmanuel and Marco. You both turned this trip into a truly unforgetable adventure.
Email Nici | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, reliable, and personal – they made our trip unforgettable from start to finish.
We want to sincerely thank you for this amazing trip! Everything was perfectly organized and truly exceeded our expectations.
Right from the planning stage, we felt incredibly well taken care of – Romina was always friendly, helpful, and easy to work with.
Our guide Maglan was absolutely fantastic. He took plenty of time for us, listened to our wishes, and turned the safari into an unforgettable experience with his deep knowledge and warm personality. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide!
The accommodations on the mainland were also excellent – clean, comfortable, and staffed by very friendly people. Zanzibar offered a peaceful end to the trip, even though the safari was without a doubt the absolute highlight for us.
Bottom line: if we travel to Africa again, it will definitely be with this team. Highly recommended!
NZ
Email Erik | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
9 days of wonderful adventure with superb guide, Philipo
I travel solo and consequently the price was accordingly, but basically with great acommodation, wonderful food and amazing adventure, it was amazing. I found that something happened pretty much all the time, it is more now at home that I realise how amazing this was. I included 2 night excurtions, which were really extraordinary. You see lions just lying on the dirt road, chilling out.
Wile I did see the big 5, and many more beautiful animals & birds, I do recommend bringing some sort og binoculars / zoom lens. You also need a certain amount of patience, as it may take a while for the leopard to pose, as in my experience.
I recommend it 100 %, everything was organised as intended. Acommodation was great and the food likewise. Most importantly was that my guide / drive Philipo was able and willing to go the extra mile. His knowledge was passed on freely and basically, I had a fabulous time.
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Email Ken and Tilly | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Specialist has a fantastic safari package that worked well for us.
We had a fantastic safari with Tanzania Specialist. Our driver/guide Tino was a great driver and always punctual. He made sure we could see as many animals as possible on our drives. He was very knowledgeable about the animals, the parks, the plants and the topography. He was very patient when we wanted to move ahead a little for a better photo or stop to take more photos of flowers. He knew the trails in the parks like the back of his hand and how to get to the best viewing locations. He communicated with other guides to find out where the animals were so we could go there right away and see them ourselves. I appreciated that Tino took care of jeep mechanical problems when they happened as best as he could considering we were in the middle of the Serengeti National Park.
The office staff were not as attentive to some details as they could have been and that is why I gave a 4 star rating.
All in all a great safari!