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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 Lyn & Don | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Make the BEST choice for your Tanzanian safari
We recently returned from a magical trip to Africa. I apologize for reusing the term “magical” too often in this review, but that is the best way to describe this trip. Months ago, my wife who had previously lived in Africa for several years and had taken numerous safaris, began researching tour operators for our trip. After receiving a recommendation from a friend of a friend at the American Embassy in Tanzania, we decided on Tanzania Choice Safaris. Arriving at this decision was no small feat since we later learned that there are more than 1,000 tour operators in Arusha. My wife began discussions online with Brenda Kimoro, co-owner of the company who is a US citizen married to a Tanzanian and living in Arusha. After listening to our choices of animals to see and the comfort level of the accommodations we desired, Brenda developed a plan that fit our timeline and our budget. We also wisely arranged for a full day of rest before and after our safari at a beautiful lodge in Arusha. This review is not of Tumbili Lodge in Arusha but in our opinion, it is nothing short of paradise and should not be missed if you can extend your stay. Brenda put together an itinerary of visits to Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Each of these places is well known for animals like leopards, elephants, plains animals and rhinos. Each place is spectacular in its own way. The lodging accommodation at all stops was extremely comfortable, the staff gracious and the food really good. There was a mix of menu items and buffets, but the food was varied and ample. Our terrific guide, Leslie, was superb in all areas of his job. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of the animals we spotted, knew all parks visited very well and helped us see wonderful animals consistently. We saw so many types of animals that we began seeking out the more elusive creatures. A real highlight of the trip was lunch on the Serengeti plains surrounded by wildebeest during the migration at the western edge of the park. Leslie surprised us with a stop under a shade tree, table and chairs (with a tablecloth!), a delicious meal and an amazing sight of so many plains animals in full view. Truly magical! We saw the Big 5 and even joked that we saw the “Little 5” including a dung beetle hard at work! What sets Tanzania Choice Safaris apart from the other hundreds of tour operators? Experience, knowledge, professionalism? Yes, those three but add attention to detail. We met other travelers who had experienced many problems—breakdowns, lack of proper equipment, guides showing up late, etc. Stuff happens, we know, as this is Africa. But you always need a professional tour operator who thinks of and prepares for the unexpected. For instance, Leslie provided cow tail fly swatters to brush away the pesky flies and insects who sometimes invade the vehicle. A small benefit but one that was much envied by other travelers when they saw ours! Our game viewing vehicle had been outfitted with large rolldown windows in the front row of seats which was a real benefit to observing animals versus the sliding glass windows we saw in most other vehicles. The one BIG takeaway from this trip is that you MUST put your faith in Brenda and the team at Tanzania Choice Safaris to plan and execute a memorable, magical trip for you to a faraway land filled with memorable and magical people and animals!
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Email Gisela toledo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly
Good experience
Very good guide
Thank youuuuu
I'm recommending
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Email Rhonda | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
First Safari Ever
Had the best day with Noel as our guide. He was so patient to make sure everyone had plenty of time to see the animals, to learn bits about the land and habits of the different animals we saw. . He went out of his way to gather information from other guides that he knew to find 2 more lions for us to watch. Our box lunch was delicious!! For my first safari, Noel could not have done a better job.
Joel was knowledgeable, patient, & a joy to spend the day with!
Our safari day was absolutely beautiful. The weather, the food, the comfort of our vehicle, & the service were all excellent. Joel, our guide was very knowledgeable & patiently answered all of our questions and you could tell he was very passionate about the park & the animals. He was fun & kind and he made sure we saw all of the animals we were hoping to see in the park, even turning back at the last minute when male lions had been spotted, extending our time by over an hour. Highly recommend!
Email Harriet | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excited, patient and informative
Loved the safari! It was all very well organised and got to benefit from the knowledge and experience of our guide Noel.
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Email Roxana | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Had a fabulous safari with a great guide/driver
We visited during the off season and felt lucky to have excellent weather for our tour (there was severe flooding off the wildlife reserve!). Lodgings were fantastic , beds were comfy, meals were fabulously delicious. Victor, our driver/guide was great! He was able to spot animals from a far distance and take us nearer to see them up close. Wish I had brought my own binoculars. Used Victor's bino's alot, he was so sweet to let me use them so often.
Felt very safe with Victor driving, was traveling with small children so safety was crucial to me. His chatty "lectures" about the animals and the area was very eyeopening.I learned a lot!
Highly recommend.
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Email Randy Stark | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Noel Kimaro did a fantastic job!! He was knowledgeable, thoughtful, skillful. Wonderful job!!
Tanzania Choice Safaris was great. Good to work with. Very communicative. On time. Noel Kimaro was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, thoughtful and skillful in many ways. I hope we get him on out tour next week. I highly recommend the Machame Nkweshoo Cultural Tour. Wonderful people and they created an outstanding experience.
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Email Larry | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Noelwas kind, considerate, knowledgeable, and a whole lot of fun!!
My first encounter with this company was delightful. Our guide, Noel was very knowledgeable and always looking out for our comfort and safety. He was also a lot of fun! We did a one day cultural tour at the base of Mr. Kilimanjaro. It was very enlightening and entertaining.
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Email Randy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding experience. Flawless. Highly recommend!!
We had a wonderful time. Our guide Leslie was absolutely fantastic!! Personable, knowledgeable, great driver, knows the country and the animals and their habits. Always on time. Goes out of his way to help make a great experience. He’s always “good to go”. A true professional!!
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Email Nancy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
TCS was attentive, reasonable, professional yet friendly and extremely helpful.
Brenda arranged the perfect trip for us down to the last detail. Leslie, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable, could put us in the best viewing spots and knew the areas like the back of his hand. Leslie knew all of the birds as well as the mammals! He was also an expert driver which made us feel safe traveling throughout the country on rough roads. We loved the trip and, are good to go!