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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brenda is highly responsive, personable, attentive to details, professional and caring
I felt fully supported by Brenda through the entire trip from individual and group personal safety, health, comfort, reliability perspective which meant I was fully present and immersed in these astonishing daily safari, cultural, and recreational experiences without hesitation. That is a true gift! The same can be said for Leslie, our safari guide who is such a respectful, caring person who listens well to his clients requests, questions and has a wonderful sense of humor.Leslie has strong professional expertise in bird, animal sightings, bird and animal behavior, technical driving, navigation which surpasses majority of guides based on my conversations with theirs who have been on safari recently. In addition he is a highly proficient animal photographer and shared his fabulous photos with us through the tour.
I agree with previous reviews from early 2024 about quality of accommodations. I highly recommend the bush camp experience because of immersion in the full sensory experience of Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti parks. Hearing distant animal calls, bird song, dark sky nights, sunsets is a unique lifetime experience.
Tarangire Simba Lodge pool, viewing deck at sunset with elephants, gazelle, wildebeest, many birds wandering past and drinking at the water hole was exceptional!
Seeing lots of animal babies of all species was a big thrill for all of our group. We learned and observed the full life and death circle from newborns nursing to vultures cleaning up a carcass, as well as the ecology of the bush and forest environments.
The cultural tour at Mtn wa Mbu was welcoming and an up -close visit with this community’s people, family and daily life, work, food and drink, play and crafts. As an individual tourist it is challenging to have a more authentic sense of Tanzanian culture without these types of group cultural exchanges which are respectful, relaxed, and personable.
This is a family owned and operated, locally staffed small company that truly shows great care and respect for their employees, clients, Tanzanian people, and natural environment. Tanzania Choice Safaris staff have combined experience with of many, many years and history in safari business and it shows!
This was a unique and very memorable trip for me in comparison to my other travel adventures.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Prefer a Historic Tour? Safari Adventure is Ready for You
Excellent experience with Thadei Simon Shengena, the tour guide. His communication was flawless throughout, so I was aware of every detail in advance. Excellent service was provided by a kind and informed tour guide who went above and beyond. Great value for the money when you take into account the amazing memories I have of spending the Chinese New Year holiday in Tanzania's Serengeti in 2024. They were incredibly dependable, and everything went off without a hitch and on schedule. What about the tour itself? It was a journey to remember, filled with a stunning tour and informative guidance.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Lack of Integrity
I made a deposit for a trip to Chad for 2023 (cannot remember exact date but late March to early April). The deposit was $2000 a lot of money. However, when the time approached for the final payment, I had severe misgivings as I was worried about the security situation in Chad. I ultimately chose not to go. Even though I canceled after the deadline, the operator assured me that he would work things out in some way, either by replacing me with someone else wherein I would get my deposit back or offering me a discount on a future trip. Neither of these actions occurred and to this day, I have never again heard from the operator. However, I did confirm that he found someone else to take my place while obviously keeping my deposit and never informing me about this. I think this bespeaks of a total lack of integrity and shady business practices, as well. I have told many people about this situation and every single one agreed that this was bad business protocol, renege on a promise to work with me, and all stated they would never use this company, as I will also not use. I will also not book any trip with any tour operator who partners with this company, of which I am well acquainted with one. Beware and be forewarned of shady businesses like Pictus Safaris.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari and the Best Guide
Our guide met us at the border as we’re in Kenya for the previous week. Wazeer was our guide throughtout Tanzania and he simply amazing. He met us at the border right on time and took care of everything for my wife and I. We toured Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tanangire before dropping us back at the border back into Kenya.
Wazeer was amazing driving us in a great vehicle and his knowledge was unbelievable. Information on his country, the wildlife, the different areas, the trees and landscape. The”Professor” was amazing and proud of everything in the different parks and he taught Wendy and I a lot. A safe driver and always aware of his position with the animals. Helped us with the photography and video work. We ate many meals with him and learned more about him, his family and his country. I would highly recommend Wazeer and his company for all your safari needs in Tanzania as nobody knows it as well. We started as a tour but ended up with a new life long friend. Thank you for the best safari ever.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
This was definitely a once in a lifetime trip. From the moment we got off the plane at the airport, nothing was too much trouble.
Bernard was with us every step of the way, making us feel safe and welcome. He was prompt and always there to help. He was an all round wonderful tour guide. He knew loads about the areas we drove through and everything about the animals we saw on the safari. We had the most amazing time all thanks to Bernard and his kind hearted nature. Thank you x
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime!
We did a 7-day Uganda safari with Jamal in October 2023. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Uganda in the future. Jamal was a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide and we felt safe at all times throughout the tour. Excellent value for money!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
More than great safari trip
Amazing safari trip from Masaai Mara to Amboseli safaris. Good and professional services. Each driver is the skill hunter which help us to see many kinds of wild animals. We have seen the action movie between lion and chamois in Masaai Mara and giraffes dances in sunrise in Amboseli. Must join and absorb the great moments which no words can be detailed.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing people, gorgeous landscapes, and wonderful wildlife viewing.
I did a budget tour with Home to Africa and Benon was our guide. Just an amazing experience. I went for the gorilla trekking and came back with so much more. Once in a lifetime experience. Saw so much other wildlife! The Batywa community was so interesting. All staff at our accommodations were so welcoming. Benon our guide was amazing always looking out for our best experiences. Go to Uganda it’s an amazing experience!!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Avoid January
We went to Gombe NP (amazing chimps) and Selous Game Reserve. As it rained during all of our stay, the second safari experience was terrible. No animals, roads in the worst of conditions possible. 7 hours from Far Es Salaam are too many for this park. next time I would spend more and go to Serengeti, at least the money would worth it more.
Generally speaking Tanzania is quite expensive
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by Donita R Clarin
I saw the gorillas!!!!