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My trip to Tanzania could not have been better. It was more than I thought it could be. The people of Tanzania of very warm and welcoming. My trip was made better by Serengeti Smiles who made sure that we were able to experience everything Tanzania had to offer.
Marcelo Castañaga
AR
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 21, 2024
Email Marcelo Castañaga | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
perfect time in the paradise
The attention of the people of Tanzania was unbeatable, very warm and attentive, both at the Riu Jambo Zanzibar hotel and on the safari. The quality of the hotel service is first class, both the room service, the food and the beach. But what I would like to highlight the most is the safari, which in our case we booked with Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris. Everything was excellent. The driver of the vehicle and guide were excellent. Attentive to our requests, punctual and above all very pleasant and nice, we can say that we ended up with a new friend. His name is Simon and I recommend him to make the trip the perfect experience. We were able to see the animals we expected to see, the hotel service in the parks was perfect and I especially recommend spending a day in the hotel in the Serengeti park, in very comfortable tents and in total contact with nature. A dream night, listening to
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the sounds of the African savannah up close.The flights, the ground transportation service and the hotel service were impeccable. I recommend this destination to see wild nature in all its splendor and to get in touch with the Masai culture, so far away from us born in South America.
On the other hand, at our age (62 years), it is a highly recommended destination.
I only have words of thanks for the Tanzanian people, for their kindness and friendliness.
I hope to return soon, I really felt very comfortable and pampered.
Thank you very much
Marcelo Castañaga
Argentina
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Stephane Mahe
FR
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 17, 2024
Email Stephane Mahe | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Too expansive
Beautifull but too expansive
Park, hotel, safari too expansive !
Jane Evans
GB
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 16, 2024
Email Jane Evans | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing for wildlife
We visited Tarangire and Manyara parks too - both fascinating in their own way - the former for the vast amount of elephants and the latter for its baboons. The area around Lake Natron was very hot - but if you’re going for the flamingos, make sure you visit at the right time! We didnt! The Ngorongoro crater was stunning too -
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and luckily we did see flamingos there!I was interested in visiting some villages and tribes but sceptical about how genuine they are. The emphasis was definitely on selling their trinkets over sharing their culture.
Don’t worry about spending a fortune on ‘khaki’ clothes - as you won’t be getting out of your vehicle you don't need to be camouflaged. But I wouldn’t wear overly bright clothes.
All in all a wonderful destination for animals.
A truly amazing experience!
Absolutely loved it and recommend it to anyone who's a wildlife-lover. Stunning landscapes all over, and friendly people. Take me back please!
Maxim Daniela
RO
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 14, 2024
Email Maxim Daniela | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
We were in a 3 days safari in Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara starting from Zanzibar Island. It was fantastic. Brenda took care of everything and she was great. We had transfers to and from our hotels to the airport, plane tickets, transfers in Arusha, very nice accomodations in lodges, a small missunderstanding about the lodges, but we ended up in wonderful locations. Our safari drivers were skillful and we felt safe during the ride. We manage to see 3 from the big 5. Lake Manyara was a bit disappointing only because we couldn't reach the best part of it because of the water, the lake extended its surface, otherwise very nice views. In Ngorongoro and Tarangire the wild life was everywhere you turned your had. It was a very exciting experience. I would say that 3 days are not enough to see all the beauty of the african savanna. Definetily a reason to come back 🙂
Arisa
US
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 13, 2024
Email Arisa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful country with quality hospitality
We visited Tanzania in the first week of October. The weather was great. We had one day of light rain, but otherwise it was sunny and warm (not too hot). We visited Tarangire (so many elephants!), Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti (of course). We were in Northern Serengeti and witnessed a river crossing -- spectacular! In retrospect, I probably could have skipped Tarangire. I wanted to make sure I saw elephants, but there were plenty in Central Serengeti. The roads in the parks are dusty! Be prepared.
We loved our guide, but we had some issues with our tour operator, who is based in Tanzania. I wanted to use a local operator, but I think that led to some issues regarding the payment process. I might stick with a domestic (for me) operator so I don't have to deal with international transactions the next time around.
The hospitality at all of our lodgings was excellent. Service was top-notch. Tanzania, specifically the Serengeti (in my opinion), is a must-visit at least once in your lifetime.
Mehdiya and Hussein
CA
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 13, 2024
Email Mehdiya and Hussein | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Priceless Experience!
amazing experience with Safari Bookings/Obag!
we did a 3 day, 2 night safari from Dar to Mikumi by train (including all transport - car and train, 2 nights hotel stay and all meals/snacks/drinks)
definitely recommend the train option (1 st class if possible) - make sure to leave early morning and return evening.
Johnson was a great guide - very punctual and caring/knowledgeable. Our safari driver was George and he was fearless! best day ever seeing giraffes, zebras, elephants, lions, crocodiles, hippos, buffalos and so much more!!
if it mentions all included, do not pay extra. only pay extra for tips :) everything else is included and you may need to remind them :)
Antal Bekefi
HU
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 13, 2024
Email Antal Bekefi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing untouched beauty with unthinkable amount and diversity of wildlife
Some concerns we had before our trip. 1) Hygiene / lack of clean toilets. Not an issue at all. None of us caught any infection, the hotels and the toilets are clean = Europe-like clean! 2) Will be a lot of travel. Yes it was a lot, we
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covered approx. 900kms in 4 days, mostly on dirt roads. But you see so many animals and time flies. 4 days of safari felt like 2 weeks, you collect so many new memories. This is the price you pay if you want to see stuff. Alternatively, you can fly into Serengeti with small planes, if you are not after the other parks. 3) It will be boring, it's all the same. Well, it is not. All these parks are different and they show you something new you have not seen in the other parks. If you need to pick one, go to Serengeti and sleep there in the park at least one night. Spending a night there is a must! We have stayed at Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp. It is absolutely amazing. There are people taking care of you so no worries about lions or hyenas. 4) Temperature - it will be too hot during the day and cold in the evenings. Perhaps we were lucky but it was neither too hot or cold. You can easily do the tour with a few T-shirts, a pair of shorts and a sweater. You have a roof in the vehicles even when it is open (it is elevated only so you don't get a sun burn). Take binoculars!! Good quality binoculars add a lot to the experience! If possible, bring for everyone as you will want to see the rare animals at the same time.If you choose to go, you'll have one regret less on your deathbed...
Gary Pike
AU
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: Nov 11, 2024
Email Gary Pike | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania - Kilimanjaro & Safari Magic make it Trip of a Lifetime
I travelled to Tanzania to fulfill a wish to climb Mt Kilimanjaro and then see the African wildlife that I had dreamed about since childhood. I can only say that the trip exceeded my wildest expectations. The people, wilderness and incredible wildlife made it a trip that will be hard to top. It was amazing! To sit at a breakfast table and watch lionesses stalking a herd of wildebeest just hundreds of metres away was one of the many amazing experiences. We saw all of the big 5 and more. Lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, cheetah, warthogs, zebras- you name it, we saw it.
