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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 Chad Anderson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect...Just Perfect
Our relationship with Tanzania Choice Safaris was incredible from day one. Brenda demonstrated great flexibility in helping us build an itinerary that was perfect for us, and she had several suggestions on creative ways to help us reduce the overall cost of the trip. We exchanged numerous emails in the weeks leading up to the trip and connected via Skype, all of which helped make us feel really comfortable about our trip. Even in retrospect, we could not imagine any single aspect of our trip being better than it did. Our Kilimanjaro guide (Festo) was beyond professional and turned into a friend who ensured that we reached the summit - the entire crew was incredible. Kakasii, our safari guide, also became a wonderful friend. His understanding and knowledge of the Serengeti, Tarangiri, and Ngorongoro Crater put us so close to every animal we dreamed of seeing, and more. He put us in places other guides didn't know about, and his patience allowed us to see things few tourists were able to observe. Even beyond providing the trip of a lifetime, Tanzania Choice added such a wonderful personal touch - the dinners shared, the stories told, the adventures experienced...Brenda even helped arrange for a surprise anniversary gift for my wife! Tanzania Choice Safaris is the absolutely best company to use for your Tanzania trip!!!
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Email Marta | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amaxing and unforgettable trip of a lifetime.
With no one to compare to, this being my first safari, I can only say, I don't think other companies can beat Tanzania Choice Safaris. A family owned company that cares as much for their clients safety and experiences as their own family, can only be given a 5 star rating.
Because of the excellent communication I felt I knew these people before I arrived in Tanzania. This trip was beyond expectations. The intinirary was so carefully planned to include all my requests and some suggestions that I hadn't thought about, i.e. a balloon ride over the Serengeti, which should not be missed! Our guide Kakasii was excellent. His experience (more than 14 years as a guide) made this safari so much more than I had anticipated. I saw all the animals, and experienced the Migration of the wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River that many people missed. He always seemed to know just where we should be, at just the right time to experience an a cheetah and her cubs feasting on a recent kill, lions mating, crocodiles killing a wildebeest and so much more!
The accommodations planned were all very good, the food and service in the tent lodges was great. In a couple of overnight stays we were the only guests at that lodge so we really felt special.
While there are many safari companies out there and I saw many of them, Tanzania Choice Safaris was definitely the best choice for me, and I would highly recommend them.
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Email Kattie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kakasii is the best - you will be glad he was your guide!
I absolutely loved my Tanzania Choice Safari. Everything from the number and variety of animals we saw to the delicious food we ate exceeded my expectations. Kakasii was born to lead safaris. His sense of humor, knowledge of where to find animals and when, and the fact that he seems to know EVERYONE in Tanzania means that no matter what, he is going to make sure your experience is the best it can be. When I visited, the highlight was seeing literally hundreds of elephants as they migrated, including a momma and her baby RIGHT on the road.
His wife, Brenda, is American, and does an excellent job of managing the itinerary and booking. She is conscious of the little things that non-Tanzanians value in travel planning, like prompt and clear communications, attention to detail, and options. She anticipates your needs and works hard to make sure you get the experience you want to have.
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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.
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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!
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Email Lisa Pritchard | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Excellent Safari Operator
Our group decided to choose Tanzania Choice Safari on a recommendation from co- workers with our Non Profit Surgical Team, Resurge International.
This was my third safari, and it was excellent. Kakasii was our guide and owner, along with his wife Brenda, provided us with a great safari. Brenda was so communicative. All questions or concerns were responded to within 24 hrs. Remember time differences!!. All questions were completely answered. It was wonderful to deal with Brenda.
Kakasii knew exactly where to take us and taught us patience, which paid off!. After a rain storm, a pride of Lions appeared from the grass and put on a National Geographic show for us!. As one of our co travelers also said- we got nothing else to do but be patient!. What a sight we saw. There were only 1 other jeep that also stayed. All the other guides left. There were many time he took us places to see amazing sights. Very knowledgeable of the birds and animals.
I would not hesitate to recommend this outfit to anybody .
