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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
Email Aaron | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly experienced, knowledgeable, and professional operation.
Tanzania Choice was highly recommended to us by our colleagues here in Tanzania, and they did not disappoint! Everything was smooth and easy from the get go. The user friendly website made it easy to book exactly what we wanted. Then communications were open and professional negotiating the final itinerary and lodging.
Once on ground in Arusha we were immediately welcomed by our guides, who quickly made us feel as if we were longtime friends. Be the end of the first day we realized we had one of the top guides of Tanzania's safari circuit. Throughout the rest of the safari our guides (we had a primary guide and another in training) consistently displayed their in depth knowledge of the parks, the wildlife, and the terrain. They were enthusiastic the whole time, and we could tell they genuinely love what they do for a living. Our guide was even able to arrange a visit into the Olduvai Gorge during our stop there. It seemed all other safari vehicles were restricted to the visitor center, while we got to go and see the Leakey's dig site.
A big positive for Tanzania Choice is their commitment to safety. The safari vehicle was well maintained. We felt confident in this looking around seeing all the other safari vehicles caked in dirt and mud, and ours being cleaned every morning and at every stop. Our driver/guide was clearly very experienced driving in rough and unforgiving terrain. He was confident in what could and could not be safely traversed. When it came to driving up and down the steep mountain roads of the Ngorngoro Crater we had full confidence in our well-being.
The accommodations Tanzania Choice booked for us were all outstanding. They regularly visit many of the accommodations in the national park areas and provide the best ones to their customers. We were very happy with all three of our overnight lodgings. All were comfortable, had good food, and stuck to our budget.
Overall this was the trip of a lifetime. Going in, we imagined this was going to be amazing. This met and far exceeded our expectations. We could not be happier with how this safari turned out. Highly, highly recommend!
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Email Ernie Boston - California | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing once in a lifetime experience. Truly AMAZING!!!!!!
In booking this adventure our first impression was dealing with Brenda. She was very accommodating and professional. She was in contact with us up until the day we left for the safari. All of our flights and ground transportation went like clockwork. Brenda made us feel like we had been friends forever. We were met by our two guides Kakasii and Noel. We left the airstrip and within 10 minutes we came upon mating lions. From that point on we saw so many animals and both guides provided us with an incredible amount of information on all wildlife and vegetation. After a full day of the safari we went to our camp. There we were met by a group of young men from the Maasai tribe that were so accommodating and helpful. They met our every need. Each night we had dinner with Kakasii and Noel and talked about the day. Kakasii and Noel made us feel so comfortable and they are both professionals in their field. We highly recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris and if the need arises we would definitely use their service again. THANKS BRENDA, KAKASII AND NOEL FOR EVERYTHING!!!!
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Email Ken | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Family Safari with Teens
We truly enjoyed the experience. We were going to visit the Serengeti in October, but needed to cancel b/c of work. Brenda produced a nice itinerary for us already, so we were excited to get back with her. Since we are novices, we left the planning to her with some general guidelines. After we received our December itinerary and it looked great. We made one suggested change and then we were off.
Everything was super smooth. Kakasii, the guide, picked us up at the airport and was with us the entire time. He made every effort to get us to see everything we wanted to. Sometimes we left a location we were enjoying wondering why we were departing, only to see something even more interesting. No need to go over our itinerary, I would just tell Tanzania Choice what you want to do and leave everything to them.
Email Jennifer and John E | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Choice is outstanding, and helped us have a superior, amazing safari experience.
We have just returned from 5 amazing days in Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We were referred to Tanzania Choice by friends who have been repeat clients, and we found them absolutely wonderful to work with. Brenda always responded quickly, listened to what we hoped to do, identified excellent properties at COVID-discounted rates, and proposed an itinerary which we approved. She booked our flights and sent preparatory instructions, and kept in touch with our guide throughout our trip. Kakasii, our guide, has more than twenty years of experience, and it showed. He navigated the parks like the back of his hand, and gave us close encounters with wildlife well beyond those of most safaris, speaking knowledgeably about every animal we saw -- from the smallest bird to the largest elephant. We were in the best of hands. Four days later, we are still high from the entire trip, and are eager to get back out to see more of Tanzania's landscapes and wildlife. Our safari completely exceeded our expectations, and we recommend Tanzania Choice with enthusiasm and gratitude.
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Email Gary | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding experience!
We had an outstanding experience with Tanzania Choice Safaris this May. We spent one day in the Ngorongoro Crater seeing an outstanding collection of wildlife. Our guide, Kakasii, was very knowledgable on the wildlife, the many types of birds, and how to navigate the sometimes flooded trails. The next two days were spent in the Serengeti. Again the wildlife was amazing. After two days we had seen all of the Big Five -- elephants, lions, rhinos, cape buffalo, and finally a leopard with its kill in a tree. The safari vehicle was comfortable, the lodging was amazing and also Kakasii furnished a hot lunch as we enjoyed a scenic stopping point. I would highly recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris!
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Email Kelly Stanfield | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A+ Genuine Professionals
Tanzania Choice is a great choice. Our safari was awesome. Everything start to finish was “as advertised”. First class vehicle and accommodations. 8 day Kilimanjaro climb went great as well. The first six days are just a serious “hike”. Summit day is when you need a real professional staff. Your welfare and life can depend on it. Festo and the Tanzania Choice crew know from years of experience exactly what to expect. Trust me, you will be well taken care of and well satisfied with Tanzania Choice!
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Email plumefeathers1 | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magnificent, profound trip made possible by amazing TCS owners, guides and drivers!
TCS helped LJ, MJ & DJ accomplish an ambitious, jam-packed itinerary - accommodating all of our interests into a magnificent, thrill-of-a-lifetime trip. Cousins Noah and Leslie were our expert drivers/guides around Arusha, our home base in between safari drives and private trips to Dar-es-Salaam and Mbeya. Owners Brenda & Kakasii were top-notch in assisting with all of the TZ in-country flights and navigations! Our First Safari: Great Rift Valley flyover from Arusha to the remote Heritage Camp to see the Great Migration at the Mara River. Expert Guide Victor picked us up at Kogatende Airstrip and away we went, including 2 migration crossings in 2 days! He had fantastic radio communication w/fellow guides and "intuitive expertise," locating animals in remote locations after morning kills: a pride of lions resting on rocks, a lone leopard up in a tree, a weary cheetah with extended full belly within close site of vultures fighting and feeding off the carcass. Victor was amazing, sharing all of our joy and excitement for animal and bird sitings! Our second drive was led by kind, wise Guide Joseph, equally adept at finding animals and birds. This intermediate birder added over 75 TZ birds to her life list as well as seeing the 'Big Five'! Excursions with Joseph: Oldupai Gorge Museum visit, including a drive down to see the actual site of the Leakey's archealogical dig; drive out to Shifting Sands; drive into Ngorongoro Crater and an added drive to Tarangire National Park, graciously arranged by Brenda. While at our accommodations in Ngorongoro Conservation Area at the hillside Tortilis Camp nestled amongst Maasai villages, we were treated to song and dance by the whole staff. The warm TZ people at Heritage, Tortilis and TCS made our experience so rewarding and enriched our lives with their expertise in animals, birds, geology, culture and life!!!
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Email Wanda Bryant | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
ATTENTION TO DETAILS, EXCELLENT!!
Brenda did an excellent job planning a personalized Safari vacation for our group of 5 women. Our guide, Leslie was wonderful! He knew the territory and the animals. He was able to answer all of our questions. It was obvious he loves his job, and studies the wildlife and their habitat. He was an excellent driver and at no time did we feel unsafe. Tanzania and the people are quite simply, BEAUTIFUL!! Worth every cent!!
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Email Patty and EJ | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best tour operator in the business!!
If you are looking for THE BEST safari experience, from the initial booking, the overall communication, to the selection of facilities and outstanding guides, look no further than Tanzania Choice Safaris. Brenda is a rockstar in the office - available in real time and extremely responsive - and Kakasii is by far the most personable, knowledgeable and gracious guide we have ever worked with. Services were valuable, reliable and memorable. No doubt the best in the business! Asante Sana!
Email Kathy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari with an excellent guide
I was travelling with my two boys 9 and 11 and the guide Leslie kept them entertained and was very knowledgeable. My boys said it was the best day of their life !!