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:
- $290 to $580 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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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.
CH
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!
DE
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.
DE
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!
DE
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!
