Email John B | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania is an awesome place for safari, experience of a lifetime for us
It is not often our holidays exceed all expectations. We went on a safari with African Big Cats Safaris who organized the vehicle, driver, accommodation and the experiences. The safari was well organized. On arrival we were met by our driver, and then met the owner of the company who explained how the safari works. I believe most Tanzanian safari companies work in a similar manner. Our safari was 12 nights, 11 days actual safari.
We have the impression that many guides have done a course to take tourists in safaris. Try to get a driver guide who shares some wildlife interests as you, especially if you are into birds, insects, and or plants which will enhance your experience. As we like watching and photographing birds, our guide who liked birds certainly enhanced our trip.
The accommodation was well selected and we were safe and comfortable. We stayed in lodges and safari camps with permanent glamping tents with wood floors. The food and drink was excellent at all venues. The staff were attentive and polite everywhere we went. The itinerary was well planned to introduce us to northern Tanzania leading to the high point which was the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. The driver guides from all the safari companies talk to each other and co-operate so everyone sees the rarer animals. We were wowed by the animals and birds and the Great Migration.
The cultural experiences were not to be missed We visited the Hadzabe tribe and some Datooga metal craftsmen and a Maasai village. Whilst on safari we did two walks with armed rangers, one in Arusha National Park and one on the Ngorongoro crater rim. Both are worth doing as you are on the ground instead of looking from the vehicle.
We used a shuttle between Nairobi and Arusha, which was a good way to travel between the two places. We had no issues with it and felt and were safe traveling with it. The traffic in Arusha and the towns were so different to what we were used to, but it worked well, just trust your driver who knows how to drive there.
We suggest that you visit Arusha National Park first to get a good introduction to the safari that you choose, then visit the other national parks, and cultural places, leading up to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
We went on the end of the wet season and the weather was fine. Not as cold as we expected, but that was good for us. Take some warm clothes and follow the advice that the safari companies give you for clothing. Take plenty of US currency in small notes. We took half what we needed, however we were able to use the ATMs to get and use the local currency. The drivers know where the ATMs were located.
There were a number of souvenir stops with toilets (washrooms) on the main roads. The stuff varied from basic to awesome carvings and crafts, clothing and other goods. Be prepared to bargain for a lower price. There are a lot of people selling souvenirs at the park gates and other places. Be prepared for them to try to sell you stuff.
We found Tanzania an awesome safari destination.
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Email Ed Cannava | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania is an experience of a lifetime!
Tanzania Wildheart Adventures put together an incredible Safari for us! I am 68 and my wife is 70. She walks with a cane, and all over Tanzania everyone was so helpful getting us around safely. The wildlife was outstanding and the Melia lodges were truly incredible! The nighttime and hot air balloon safaris were excellent. Tanzania is a wonderful destination to everyone who loves to travel!!
CN
Email Hairong | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
can see many animals
Guide Zack is great，very nice!Every day, I get to see animals up close and I'm lucky to see them hunting prey. I highly recommend visiting Tanzania
Email Desley | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wow! is a word that I would use a lot to describe Tanzania
We had a great tour through Lappet Faced Safaris in June 2024, we went to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Olduvai Gorge, Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire NP and Kilimanjaro. Although the Great Migration was late this year we still saw herds of thousands of wildebeest in Serengeti. We experienced the local culture of a Masai tribe where we joined in tribal activities. In Olduvai Gorge (locally called Oldupai) which lies in the Great Rift Valley it was amazing to see the cradle of humankind and to browse through the exhibits in the museum. It was truly spectacular doing a day long game drive in Ngorongoro Crater with flamingoes, lions, zebra, plenty of other game and hyenas taking down a wildebeest. Lake Manyara and Tarangire were very different but both have plenty to view. Tarangire however is like Grand Central Station on a weekend due to the day tripper access from Arusha. We were truly fortunate to view Mt Kilimanjaro without cloud covering, it was a huge wow moment for us when the clouds dispersed and we saw it for the first time.
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Email Mario | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable
A bucket list item and an unforgettable trip in everyway. From sleeping under the starlight (which the night sky is so much more beautiful since you are away from cities/towns and their night pollution), to camping next to animals without any dividers or fences, to seeing all different types of animals and birds, both from afar and close, to meeting new friends and fellow travelers, to seeing animals both sleeping and active and migrating (part of the Great Migration), this trip was so memorable and magical in every way. So satisfied. Shoutout to our guide Douglas for an amazing job, accommodating our every request to position the jeep to help get the best pictures.
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Email Felipe Ramalho de Souza Santos | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing country. In addition to safaris and wildlife, it has beautiful beaches
In addition to safaris and wildlife, it has beautiful beaches
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Email Alexander Falkovsky, MD, DO | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incomparable experience of beauty and wildlife
“Meru slopes “ provided great experienced guide and incredible driver Nuru!
Unexpected luxury in the tent located in the middle of Serengeti !
Food, people’s attitude and friendliness beyond our expectations!
Overall amazing experience !
PE
Email Harold Calderón Meza | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical
Unforgettable trip. Tanzania has to offer everything in one place. Wildlife, beaches, history, and great and friendly people. Out tour operator Nature Excursion was just amazing.
Email Chris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of. Lifetime
We went first week of June and weather was perfect, cool mornings and evenings and about 25degrees centigrade in the middle of the day. Scenery and wildlife were incredible and the parks are relatively quiet so no mobs of vehicles. Saw the big 5 plus loads of other animals and birds galore.
Parks - 1 day Tarangire, 2 days Serengeti and 1 day Ngorongoro Crater which was perfect. Would make it an absolute must, great experience, very friendly people, and we felt very safe.
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Email Mohamed Sultan al Azri | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The forgotten state
Tanzania one of destination not given its right to visit. It's breath taking country, I travel alot but Tanzania was the best ever visit.
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