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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
We had the best time on Tanzania Choice Safaris!
The safari was wonderful! Kakasii went out of his way to make sure we were able to see all the animals we were hoping to see. It was all very well organized and above and beyond what we expected.
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Email Daniel Scheldrup | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly Unbelievable African Adventure!
Brenda and Kakasii, owners of Tanzania Choice Safaris, did an amazing job putting this trip together and I couldn't be happier with the final outcome! Brenda was in constant communication before we left and I really appreciated her video-chatting with us ahead of time to go over the travel plans, touch base with us and answer all of our questions. She has a talent for organization and it definitely showed in how smoothly everything came together.
We started our trip by spending two nights at Kakasii's childhood home in Uswaa, which was an incredible experience. Meeting all of Brenda and Kakasii's friends and family, eating a traditional barbecue and being able to experience part of Tanzania that you would totally miss out on with a giant, impersonal tour company was truly a great way to start the trip and would have alone been worth the trip to Tanzania!
After that we completed a six-day Kilimanjaro climb. Brenda and Kakasii had us complete the climb with a guide named Festo and I couldn't be happier with how well he had the trip organized and the friendliness of the guides and porters. We ate each meal with the guides and learned so much about local Tanzanian politics, customs and daily life. Festo clearly knows what he's doing and safely got us all to the summit, even when none of our group had previous high-altitude experience!
Kakasii was our safari guide for a five-day safari to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Kakasii is so friendly and social that I don't think we ever stopped laughing with him, which was tough to do since we were all so tired from the climb! He has so much experience going on safaris that it clearly showed. We were able to see so many amazing animals standing just feet from our car that it was really more than I could have hoped for. We saw leopards lounging in trees, huge herds of wildebeests, a lioness with a dead wildebeest staring down a male buffalo, a cheetah with two cubs and all of that is just scratching the surface. Kakasii and Brenda have developed relationships with all the hotel/lodge owners that we stayed with so we were always treated exceptionally well and stayed in some truly beautiful locations.
Brenda and Kakasii could not have been more helpful in providing such an amazing experience and I really cannot recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris enough! Thank you again for such an unforgettable trip!
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Email Elaine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Crater
Had a wonderful experience. Loved seeing all of the animals. The views were fabulous with all of the terrain differences. Thanks for a great experience. Our guide was so helpful with information and no questions were left unanswered. I would choose them again!
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Email Linda Johnson | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
top notch, ultimate best experience, thanks to Brenda and our awesome guide, Kakasii!!!
Everything was above and beyond our expectations. Kakasii went out of his way to make this the very best Safari experience. Truly amazing and wonderful, all the way around. We highly recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris Limited. Brenda hope you got the photos I sent of your family. Thank you so much!
Email Anne Thompson | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It was the most satisfying safari tour that I have ever been on--nothing was too much trouble.
From the initial booking of the safari to the safari itself, nothing was too mush trouble for this company. The hotel they suggested was amazing and Kakasii our driver went out of his way to make our safari the best one we have been on with little touches that other companies don't do thus making our experience much more than we expected. We will certainly use this company again and recommend it to anyone who wants an extra special experience that doesn't cost the earth.
Email Megan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely spectacular!
Everything was perfect. We saw all of the animals I was hoping to see and much much more our guide, Leslie, spoke perfect English and was incredibly adept at spotting animals and getting us very close. He knew lots of litte facts about the animals that were great to hear on the trip. Moshi, our chef, created spectacular meals that I still remember fondly. Fantastic safari and I would absolutely recommend!!!
Our Family's Four Day Wildlife Camping Safari Was Truly the Experience of a Lifetime!
Tanzania Choice Safaris provided a wonderful adventure for our family. Our safari experience included wildlife viewing in Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks, and in the Ngorongoro Crater, as well as a visit to Olduvai Gorge and the Shifting Sands. Brenda and Kakasii are wonderful hosts. They made us feel like honored guests, yet old familiar friends of theirs, all at the same time. Brenda is the perfect trip planner. Everything was personalized to meet our needs and the communication beforehand could not have been better. Leslie, our guide, and Moshi, our chef, are an ideal team. They were friendly and fun to be with. Leslie's knowledge of the wildlife (including not only the four-legged kind but also an amazing variety of bird species), is incredible. During our safari we soon realized that he is highly-regarded by other guides for knowing when different animals will be at a particular place. You name it we saw it - lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, water buffalo, gazelles, giraffes, hippos, wildebeests...the list goes on and on, even the extremely rare black rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater! Moshi is truly a world class chef with exceptional culinary skills. His recipes were a mouth-watering mix of tasty American and Tanzanian meals. Using a portable propane stove in a camp setting, he was able to prepare dishes that many chefs would find challenging to match in a fully-equipped kitchen.
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Email Connie & Nyx | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We planned and purchased an incredible safari, but gained 5 new amazing friendships!
Nyx and I were absolutely at ease from the moment we met Brenda and Kakasii, Tanzania Choice Safari owners, and our tour guide, Joseph. Our 8 day adventure was exciting and an unbelievable experience. Joseph is an experienced tour guide with a passion to create the best experience for his clients. He is extremely knowledgeable and goes out of his way to locate the wildlife the client wishes to see. He ensured our safety and was always flexible with the itinerary. I really appreciated that he used his expertise to provide us with the best possible safari. I can't imagine changing one single minute of it!
Brenda and Kakasii are wonderful people. They not only ensure that every detail of your trip is looked after, but welcomed us into their home. Our safari was seamless! We also enjoyed a day at their farm and toured the local village. It was a nice, relaxing end to our safari. The personal family time shared with Brenda, Kakasii and their amazing twins at their farm is a memory we will always cherish.
We planned and purchased a safari, but came out with 5 new amazing friendships!
Thank you.
Connie and Nyx
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Email Mary Jo | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
From Texas to Tanzania
Super job, Kakasii ! Amazing, so worthwhile. Made me feel like a queen.
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Email Sue Hamby, PhD | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Safari
I not only want to offer my opinion of Tanzania Choice Safari's but also publicly thank Brenda and Kakasii for an amazing safari. This was my 3rd safari so I had some some experience with other safari companies but Tanzania Choice Safari's certainly exceeded my expectations. They not only do a first class job but are definitely the Safari of Choice. In my opinion and also the opinion of our group of 4, every aspect of the safari was exceptional from the start to the end. Kakasii is a walking "Wikipedia" and his knowledge of animal behavior but also plant & bird information is definitely impressive. He seemed to know what the lions were going to do, even before they knew. As he was spreading the lovely tablecloth on the table for our lunch, clients from the other safari companies were looking in envy as they ate their box lunches on picnic tables with no tablecloths. Then when he started pouring hot tea & coffee for us in ceramic mugs, they really became envious. Because of Kakasii's knowledge & Brenda's organization, the safari became an amazing experience. I highly recommend Tanzania Choice Safari as it offers an extremely great value for your money. I would rate it as a 10 but since only 5 stars are available, I guess I will have to rate it as a 5. Congratulations on a job well done Brenda & Kakasii. Sue Hamby, PhD, co-author of Globetrotting 101.