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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 Ed | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional
First class, knowledgeable, experienced, well known throughout adventure by lodges, drivers, etc
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Email Katherine | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Really enjoyable last-minute Tarangire safari
I had communicated with Brenda in 2023 during another trip to Tanzania, but we ultimately couldn't get a safari to work on that occasion. Fast forward to this year, when our family (including two kids, 5 and 8) found ourselves in Arusha for a few days for a conference. During last-minute planning of the trip, I realized we would have one extra free day in Arusha, so I reached back out to Brenda LESS THAN A WEEK BEFORE ARRIVING to ask if Tanzania Choice Safaris could accomodate us on a day-trip for one particular day. Not only was she non-plussed, she convinced us to make the drive to Tarangire rather than just going to Arusha National Park and it was a great suggestion. Our family had a blast seeing elephants, zebra, wildebeest, lions, impala, and giraffe during a non-peak season. Our guide, Leslie, was friendly, knowledgable, and professional. The car arrived promptly to our AirBnB (he actually did a drive-by the night before to make sure he knew where it was!). The safari lunch was also amazing; I've been on multiple previous safaris and this was the best food I've had. And all for a price that our local friends told us is close to what they have negotiated as "resident rates" for their trips with other operators. I would definitely recommend this company again.
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Email dixie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable
As I look thru my photos, Noel and Tanzania Choice Safari's did a really great job!
Noel knew where to take us to get the best views and scenes that others were missing.
He was patient answering all my questions and making sure that we got the photos we wanted.
I appreciated the picnic lunch and breakfasts served and the resorts we were able to stay at.
The water bottles and matching journals were nice! Wonderful experience for me!
Thank you so much,
Dixie Osborne
Shepherd Montana, USA
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Email Kerrie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joseph was absolutely the best as he went above and beyond to make our safari most memorable!
This was the absolute best trip I have taken yet. I loved it so much that I plan on going back. I am so grateful to Brenda and Joseph for making the experience beyond excellent! There was phenomenal communication from all employees, top notch service, and unforgettable memories made! I am truly grateful and cannot recommend them enough, I also cannot wait to use Tanzania Choice Safaris again in the future!
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Email Brianna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Charming
My group had the best time! We saw the Big Five during our two days plus numerous other animals. Lunch at The Crater was especially fun because of the views and setup. I would definitely book another safari with Tanzania Choice Safaris with Leslie as our guide.
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Email Ted | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hugely helpful!
Brenda was amazing in helping put together a wonderful trip for us! She was very adept at figuring out how to incorporate our safari experience into a rather packed travel schedule. Our guide was fantastic, and added his own suggestions for our daily experiences that made them super special, including a side trip to the Olduvai Gorge and Shifting Sands that was incredible. First class hospitality.
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Email Phil | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The company is top notch, they are helpful, responsive, with a highly qualified and wonderful staff.
This team knows how to do it right.
THESE FOLKS KNOW HOW TO CREATE LIFE LONG MEMORIES!
The office staff has "can do" attitude and never makes mistakes. They created a jam packed itinerary that was fun and interesting.
The Guides are phenomenal, speak English well, conduct great tours, can find an amazing variety of vistas and animals while keeping you going answering any questions about the wildlife, the area we were in and had great knowledge to share. Plus they are enthusiastic and well versed about Tanzania, it's economy, politics, history and it's future prospects. We were never bored.
Final points: The vehicles were perfect for the task. The accommodations, food and hospitality were world class. Everything happened as planned, on time and I can think of a single problem/ issue to discuss.
I am suggesting Tanzania Choice Safaris to everyone who asks about our trip.
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Email Ellen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kakasii was patient and incredibly knowledgeable. What struck me more than anything was his kindness
My safari experience followed a week of volunteer work in Itigi. After many days of taking care of needy adults and children in surgery, it was a treat to be taken care of by Kakasii. We went to Tarangire and then to Ngorogoro crater. The lodge in Tarangire was very luxurious and the food was fabulous. We had a visit the morning we were leaving from the elephants that frequent the nearby watering hole. One came right to the pool to have a drink. At the end of our day in the crater Kakasii waited (without our knowing) for a time when all other vehicles were gone so that we could watch a family of lions right in front of us. There was a male and several females. I still can hardly believe what we saw. As we left the park very satisfied with our experience, Kakasii pulled off the road and called to a few little boys from the yard outside their hut. He gave them all our leftovers from lunch. That touched me so. It said everything about who we had entrusted our once in a lifetime experience to!
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Email Rod | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Without a doubt, the best choice.
My family of five booked a January, 2024 tour with Tanzania Choice Safaris and from the very first exchange of emails, I was confidant that we had made the right decision. Brenda is the most responsive and responsible person on earth, I truly believe. We worked together on the "menu" of locations, lodges, and transport. Everything was perfect until we began the initial flights from 3 different cities to Tanzania. Flight cancellations, flight delays, rebooking, what a mess. However, Brenda pulled it all together for us, including arranging a separate car and driver to bring the last of our group from the airport in Arusha to join the rest of us at the first night's lodge. After this bumpy start , it was all smooth sailing with Leslie, absolutely the best guide on the continent making sure we saw all we wanted. He knew everything about everything and was continually engaging and engaged. Importantly, Leslie did not just deliver a monologue: he encouraged a dialogue, asking us questions such as "why do you think the leopard just did that." My daughter is a birder so Leslie made sure she saw every bird in Tanzania. We looked forward each day to another day on the road with Leslie. My son's partner is a photographer. Leslie knew how to position us so she had the best photo perspective. Finally, at trip's end, Brenda arranged for a restful afternoon and evening near the airport and someone to drive us (at different times) to catch our flight home. I cannot recommend this group highly enough. They are the "Choice" in Tanzania.
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Email Randal | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator was very responsive and gave personal attention. Outstanding service.
Amazing once in a lifetime trip. The tour guides (Noel especially) were awesome. All three sleeping camps had great accommodations, with good food and staff. Each place that we traveled to was well coordinated and worth visiting. Ngoragora Crater was just breathtaking. Loved every minute. Tsetse flies were only bad twice during the trip and only temporary, and we never encountered a mosquito during our trip. However, I would also ask that you prepare yourself for these pests.