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Tanzania Choice Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2007)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $400 to $1,700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Dave | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Expectations exceeded!
I had high expectations for my first Tanzanian safari and I was not disappointed in any way. Tanzania Choice Safari’s came highly recommended and Brenda was amazing! I told her what kind of safari I wanted for me, my wife and our friend and she gave me several options. The options included several different parks and levels of accommodation. We selected Tarangire NP and Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Ngorongoro Crater). We stayed overnight inside Tarangire NP and that allowed for more time looking for wildlife, both the evening we arrived and first thing the next morning. I highly recommend doing this as we were treated to 2 lion brothers with great photo opportunities due to only a few safari vehicles being around. The Serena Lodge at Ngorongoro should not be missed either. All of this would not have been possible without our amazing guide Noel! He was so knowledgeable of all things wildlife, Tanzania and the culture and he helped us learn Swahili. His knowledge of each park and great driving skills to get us where the wildlife were and positioned to catch all the action with our cameras was perfect. Our group had great conversations with him over the 4 days and I cannot recommend him enough!
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Email Charlie Carr | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect
Leslie was exceptional and went out of his way to provide an overall wonderful safari experience.
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Email Ryan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience with knowledgable staff/guide!
Our safari with Tanzania Choice Safaris was spectacular. Prior to the trip, Brenda was incredibly helpful in tailoring our itinerary to maximize our experience and ensure she understood our goals/interests. Our guide, Leslie, was incredible: he was extremely knowledgable, experienced, professional, thoughtful, kind, and enjoyable to spend time with (which is very important for a 4 day trip!). Our experience in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area was excellent, and we saw all wildlife that we were hoping to (largely due to Leslie's knowledge of the parks and the animals behaviors/habits). We also enjoyed our time exploring local shops, the Cultural Heritage Center, and the Maasai Markets. Overall, this was a trip to remember, and I will certainly recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris to all friends/family. Thanks Brenda and Leslie!
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Email Guillermo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Tanzania Choice Safaris team made this an amazing trip for our family!
Brenda, Leslie and team were amazing in every aspect of our trip. From the initial discussions about itinerary and lodging choices, Brenda was extremely helpful and responsive to our many questions - always openly communicating about any changes or potential new options available. Leslie was an extraordinary guide - and even better person - who was extremely patient with our kids' request and questions. It made such a great difference to experience this trip with a guide who obviously loves what he does!
Many many thanks to the whole team for making this an amazing trip!
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Email Julianne | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
Brenda, Leslie, Noel and the entire team at Tanzania Choice took care of us completely from when we stepped foot off the plane to when we arrived back at the airport to go home. Both Leslie and Noel are organized, knowledgeable, and patient guides whose expertise made our trip fabulous. Leslie taught me a lot about birds, and Noel offered insight into Tanzanian culture and Swahili. The attention to detail was overwhelming; from getting a cake for a birthday celebration, to hand beaded safari journals, to fold out tables in the safari car for a picnic everything was over-the-top incredible.
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Email Eric | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator was attentive to detail and our customized needs.
This was my third safari and I was extremely impressed. What really stands out is the personal attention given to us. Plans were customized to fit our needs and constraints. We were made to feel that our experience was their priority! Our driver (Kakasii) has over thirty years of experience and knew the nuances of how to approach the animals so that we had some unique experiences (lion cubs at play, elephants up close taking dirt baths, etc). Patiently watching lions hunker down and wait out the rain was rewarded by watching them shake it all off and go at play! We watched an hour-old impala stumble with its first steps while mother tenderly cleaned it. This was all because of our guide's patience and knowledge of animal behavior. While other jeeps came and went, we got to see the real show! When I had a medical emergency, Kakasii took me to the hospital and stayed with me, and translated for me! I am indebted and grateful. This was just a great experience all around.
Email Lisa & Steve | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding experience from start to finish
We were recommended to use Tanzania Choice Safaris by a relative - and they were absolutely right! Communication with Brenda was friendly and professional. She crafted a bespoke trip for us, including time on Mafia Island to spot whale sharks, and was very patient with our shifting dates! We were lucky enough to have co-owner Kakasii as our guide and benefitted from his experience and deep knowledge. This was our first time in sub-Saharan Africa and our first safari experience. It was every bit as memorable as we'd hoped (for a 'round' birthday). We were looked after and always felt in safe hands, wherever we stayed. Kakasii kept in touch with our airline to make sure our luggage - which sadly didn't arrive with us - was in the accommodation on the second night. Saw all the Big 5 across Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti, plus some snorkelling and relaxing by the beach. Thanks for the trip of a lifetime!
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Email Heidi | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Flawless, from start to finish
From start to finish, our trip was flawless thanks to Brenda's meticulous advance planning and uber guides Lesley and Noel's expert driving and extraordinary game-spotting skills. We were continually astonished by the lodges Tanzania Choice Safaris booked--each one different but all top notch--culminating in the one-of-a-kind Mkomazi Wilderness Retreat.
If you're looking for a small, family-run company with tremendous respect for and knowledge of the wildlife and Maasai people, you can't do better than Tanzania Choice. We had the trip of a lifetime.
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Email Jan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful attention to details and our wants and needs
Tanzania Choice Safaris is an excellent, client based, go out of our way company. Nothing is too much to make the client happy and give them the best safari experience possible. I believe their prices are in line with other companies. One thing they have over other companies is no daily gas or mileage limits. They will take you as far and as long necessary to give the results you want.
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Email Ellen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
He was extremely knowledgeable, caring and patient. His years of experience is obvious immediately.
From the moment I had contact with Brenda I was impressed by her style. She was communicative, efficient and always pleasant.
I think the price for the trip was very fair. We were picked up in Itigi and took a long drive to Tarangire. It was not the chore I thought it would be. Kakasii made it interesting and pleasant. Our lodge (Tarangire Simba) was luxurious and comfortable. The food was delicious. We were treated to a herd of elephants and zebra when we sat on the patio. Our game drives were chock full of sights. No shortage of animals. It was a pleasant surprise that we had opportunity to stop at comfortable rest areas with tables and clean bathrooms. Kakasii timed everything perfectly.
We saw the Ngorongoro Crater which was very different than where we had been. At first glance I didn't think there would be as much to see. I was so wrong. We saw huge herds of Zebras, Cape Buffalo, Wildebeast among others. The icing on the cake were the lions. We waited a while when they were hiding in the brush. Eventually the gorgeous male with his huge mane got up to take a walk and two females and two cubs followed giving us a phenomenal show.
Before going to the airport I was happy to have lunch with Kakasii, Brenda and their son Max.
You can't go wrong with Tanzania Choice Safaris!