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 $590 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Andrew | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Experienced tour operator in Tanzania specializing in wildlife safaris
My wife and I, and my second daughter and her husband, all from the USA, enjoyed an exciting 10-day mid-range safari tour of several parks in Northern Tanzania: Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara, the Ndutu region (Ngorongoro conservation area), and the Ngorongoro crater and a Maasai village. The tour was pretty much all that we had hoped for. We saw the Colobus monkeys and flamingos in Arusha. The walking safari with a ranger with a gun in Tarangire was fantastic. The Manyara best view lodge really had an awesome view and I even swam in the amazing infinity pool above the rift valley. In Ndutu we spent good time with a cheetah, and a lion with cubs playing and trying to climb a trees. In another place we watched an adult female actually climbing a tree. Leopard mother and daughter in trees. And of course, the main attraction, the great herds of Wildebeast with their calves. And Ngorongoro was a worthy climax of the trip. Fabulous views and variety of wildlife. The country was beautiful, the lodges and their food were all fine. Our guide and (Penwell) safely navigated us everywhere, was diligent in making sure we saw the things we had hoped to see, was a wealth of information, and made it all go smoothly. It was midrange in cost, so driving everywhere. Very good value.
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Email Dan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
$2,000 charged for services NEVER provided
I strongly advise against booking with this agency due to a major breach of contract and dishonest dispute management.
The Dispute: We paid a $2,000 supplement for a specific Kilimanjaro extension (Horombo Hut). This service was never provided. We were kept on the basic 1-day itinerary, simply spread over two days, and never reached the promised altitude or refuge.
Bad Faith: Although the agency admitted in writing to an "editorial error" in their program, they refuse to refund the overcharged amount. They only offered a derisory $400 compensation (20% of the cost), which is unacceptable for a service that was simply not delivered.
Customer Service: Management refuses to take responsibility for their billing errors. Keeping $1,600 for a service that did not exist is not a "gesture of goodwill," it is an unjustified enrichment.
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Email Zana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They Turned Our Dream of Tanzania Into Reality 💛
We cannot recommend Tanzania Specialist highly enough! From the very first contact until the last moment of our journey, we felt completely taken care of.
Our travel consultant, Alice, created a truly special, tailor-made itinerary just for us. Every detail was perfectly planned — from safari adventures to our unforgettable days in Zanzibar. It was not just a standard program; it felt personal, thoughtful, and designed with heart. She listened to our wishes and turned them into a dream journey.
And then there was our guide, Njuru — absolutely fantastic! Professional, knowledgeable, kind, patient, and always smiling. Thanks to him, we didn’t just see Tanzania — we understood it. His deep knowledge of wildlife, nature, and culture made every game drive unforgettable. He answered every question, spotted animals we would never have seen ourselves, and made us feel safe and relaxed at all times. You can truly feel when someone loves their country — and Njuru does.
Throughout the entire trip, we felt supported and cared for. Everything ran smoothly. Transfers, lodges, timing — perfect organization. We could simply relax and fully enjoy the magic of Tanzania.
This was more than a vacation. It was a life-changing journey, and Tanzania Specialist made it seamless and extraordinary.
If you are dreaming about Tanzania — safari, culture, Zanzibar paradise — do not hesitate. You will be in the best hands.
Thank you for memories that will stay with us forever. 💛
Email Teofilo | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A very well-organized travel full of lifetime memories.
The trip was planned four months in advance with good communication throughout. Everything ran as planned, with flights and transfers on time, and the accommodation matched what was presented. However, the resort options in Zanzibar were very limited, which led me to make a direct booking.
A good selection of activity options was offered through the app to complement the itinerary. The guide/driver was professional and experienced, providing excellent game drives.
As a suggestion for improvement, a more thorough check of the vehicle allocated to the trip is recommended.
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Email Jovana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great organisation! Unforgettable Journey – A Piece of My Heart Stayed in Tanzania! Thank you!
Our trip through Tanzania was simply unforgettable! The accommodations were very well chosen – beautiful places, comfortable, full of charm and stylish design. The food was excellent in all lodges and camps. I would have loved to try a few more traditional dishes, as I enjoy tasting local cuisine – but I understand that the broader audience tends to be a bit more cautious in that regard.
One absolute highlight was spending the nights right in the middle of the Serengeti – an experience that was truly beyond words.
A very special thank you goes to Jordan and Boni, our two guides. Jordan speaks excellent German and English, and Boni’s English is excellent as well – he also practiced his German enthusiastically with our group. Both even became my personal Swahili teachers during the trip. 😊
They are both extremely knowledgeable – whether about wildlife, the country, its people, or culture, none of my (many!) questions were left unanswered. Their positive and warm personalities made every single day special. I always felt safe, comfortable, and well taken care of. Boni is also a great driver, navigating every situation – even those that seemed impossible – with skill and confidence.
This journey revealed to me a diversity and beauty I couldn’t have imagined, even after several previous travels. The combination of breathtaking nature, fascinating wildlife, inspiring conversations, and the energy of the people – especially our two guides – completely recharged my batteries.
I honestly didn’t want to leave and am already making plans to stay longer next time. :)
Email Rach | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Legendary the best experience I’ve ever had it was magical!! Rodger was my guide/driver
As a solo traveller,
The whole experience dealing with this company was outstanding from start to finish
I can’t fault anything from your guides to accomodation!!
Ask for Rodger Soloman for safari guide/driver he is a legend very safe driver & knows the areas well!! Very informative very polite, kind and very patient. His also a lot of fun too!!
I had Angel as my liaison she is honestly so good @ accomodating your needs & creating a special itineraries!!
I highly recommend Tanzania specialist!!
Email Jack Ryan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
£16,000 Honeymoon LOST
I am writing this review to warn future customers, especially those booking significant life events like a honeymoon, about our experience with Tanzania Specialist. We didn't even get to go on our honeymoon and lost everything.
We booked a £15937.46 honeymoon package through this company. When unforeseen circumstances forced us to request a postponement well in advance of our travel dates, we contacted them immediately.
The initial agent told us they would "look into it" and mentioned there "may be some costs," which we accepted. However, after weeks of back-and-forth, the company ultimately refused to move the dates after we had already made plans not to go and charged us the entire cost of the honeymoon with not even a 'sorry'. They just said its in the terms and conditions.
Our primary issue is this: at the time of our initial request, the agent did not inform us that moving the honeymoon was impossible under these ts&cs. Had we been clearly told this crucial information at the time, we would have made every effort to go on our honeymoon as planned. Instead, we were given false hope, which led to us losing the entire £15937.46.
We believe this is a severe failure in customer communication and a deeply unfair practice. We are now pursuing action through the courts to try and get money back but it is looking unlikely, Tanzania Specialist basically said, 'Our lawyers are better than yours'....complete bullies.
As I said before, we never got to go on our once in a lifetime trip after saving for years. We put our trust in this company and we got nothing for it so please be warned. Book somewhere else, your money/experience will be safer.
If anyone needs proof of emails or clarification, get in touch with me.
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Email Marcel & Martin | 50-65 years of age
Top of Tansania
A heartfelt thank you to the entire team who accompanied us to the summit of Uhuru Peak!
Special thanks go to our mountain guides John and William, our cook Ostazi, assistant cook Azei, high-altitude porter Bernard, and the porters Shwaibu, Barick, Gidioni, Dorice, and Mugabo.
We would also like to thank Angelina for her friendly and professional advice during the planning phase, and Julia, who supported us on site with great reliability.
Thanks to all of you, the tour ran smoothly – even spontaneous changes on our side were handled confidently and professionally.
We can wholeheartedly recommend you!
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Email Tanja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic trip
We had an unforgettable vacation with Tanzania Specialist. Communication beforehand was very easy and quick. The trip was very well organized, and our guide, Carlos, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot from him about the people, landscapes, and animals of Tanzania. The lodges were also excellently selected, so overall we had a wonderful vacation.
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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.