Tanzania Specialist
- Located In:
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Netherlands
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- SGR, Calamiteitenfonds & ANVR
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $262 to $523 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Wim Jansen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An outstanding touroperator with their own office and very helpful staff in Arusha, Tanzania.
Tanzania Specialist the right choice for a trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar:
With my wife and daughter booked a trip with Tanzania Specialist for a 15 day trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar. The choice fell on them not only because of a wonderful trip that they had put together for us, but as an extra plus as the only tour operator having their own office in Arusha with employees and own vehicles and guides.
This choice turned out to be very justified afterwards.
Left last June and I can confirm that this was a great beautiful trip. With our guide Glory beautiful safaris in Tanzania made. Great accommodations and beautiful lodges including the Sound of Silence. We enjoyed the vast nature and the many species of game and birds.
Also the resort In Zanzibar, Next Paradise was great!
But during the trip in Tanzania, an accident happened to me. At the entrance to the Serengeti National Park, I stumbled into a building and landed with a hard blow against a point of a stone building, resulting in a large massive bleeding head wound.
Thanks to the resolute action of our guide, the bleeding could be stopped somewhat and she drove us with great urgency in 30 minutes to the nearest medical post. There the wound was sewn (provisionally) closed. For further medical treatment I had to go to a hospital in Arusha. And that's where the great support of the employees of the Tanzania Specialist office in Arusha begins.
They arranged a flight for the three of us from the Serona Airstrip Serengeti to Arusha. There we were met by a driver from Tanzania Specialist who took us to the hospital. There we were met by another employee who helped us throughout the day until 11 pm in the evening with arranging the various investigations and the payments thereof.
In the evening I was successfully operated on there and we were able to leave the hospital at about 11 o'clock the next day. In the meantime, a hotel was arranged for us for the day of dismissal to recover. Because we were fortunate to be able to continue the trip, Tanzania Specialist booked another flight from Arusha Airport to the Serona Airstrip Sergenti for the next morning.
Also that day we were taken by the driver to the airport in Arusha who also arranged all the formalities for us. When we arrived in Serengeti, our guide was already waiting for us and we could resume our journey!
It is unbelievable how much was arranged for us and how we were supported.
We are very grateful to Tanzania Specialist and their staff for that. Without them, things would have looked different for us. For us, Tanzania Specialist is the only tour operator where you have to book such a trip!
Karin, Yvonne and Wim Jansen, July 2022
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Email Celine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent organization
Tanzania Specialist listened to our expectations and desires, and everything was exactly what they promised: timing, hotels and lodges, private guide. And everyone was ready to be with us whatever happens: for example, we had a mechanical problem on our Land Rover and it got repaired in less than 1,5 hour in the middle of Serengeti… we hesitated for a long time before deciding Tanzania specialist would be our travel agent, and we are really happy we chose them.
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Email patrick de jong | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very well catered trip, very high service level always with a personal touch.
The safari was great, our guide was an expert on local wildlife so we didn't miss a thing
The big five, abundant birdlife, and the best views on stunning Serengeti sceneries. Could not have asked for more natural beauty.
Accomodations were of a very high level, very clean rooms and friendly people welcoming us.
Entertainment, generally a high service level and great food against the backdrop of Tanzania's most beautiful National Park. What more can one ask for?
Communication with the office was very straightforward and we've been helped very professionally with all our questions.
And plenty of care for our little one on top of that, no request was too much.
Very personal contact, we definately felt like VIPS and will definately be back with Tanzania Specialist!
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Email Charles koopmans | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect communication with operator resulted in a fantastic trip for both grandparents and -children
Very pleasant prep work with Amsterdam office resulted to a perfect 6 dayTour, which has been beter than expected. Just good for grandparents with their grandchildren.
accomodation was out of this world. Ngoro ngoro serengeti close to paradise, fantastic. We had delicious dood in the different lodges.
Email Sharyn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical Tanzania Holiday
Travelling in Tanzania with Tanzania Specialist (TS) was fabulous!
Our party of four adults had an amazing 14 night trip made so by the excellent organisation of the trip and our fabulous guide, Jakob.
We started off flying into Mt Kilimanjaro Airport and were collected by TS. We participated in the Materuni Village Waterfall Walk (not for the feint of heart in the heat)! Two of our party climbed Mt Kilimanjaro to the Mandara Huts (full day exercise) and we all visited the Rundugai Springs and loved the activity floating about in the crystal clear waters.
We then moved on to Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara and were blown away by the wildlife we saw. We had rangers take us on a walking safaris which were really enjoyable. Next we moved on to the Serengeti for three nights in a comfortable tented camp and visited the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We were very lucky to fulfil the sighting of the "Big 5".
After our time on safari with TS we flew to Zanzibar (on Airlink) for four nights on the Island which was very relaxing.
All our accommodation was great, meals provided were good (including the daily packed lunches for safari days) and the vehicle we travelled in was comfortable enough and equipped with a fridge which was most welcome.
The activities undertaken and the vast array of animal sightings up close were amazing, we never felt rushed and were lucky to have such a wonderful guide and driver in Jakob. Jakob was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and made sure each guest was catered for. He also has a great sense of humour and listened to all our requests. Nothing was ever too much trouble and he was happy to facilitate any of our needs.
I would highly recommend TS for a safari in Tanzania, from the booking process, communication, service and the tour itself (especially because of our guide) it was a really fantastic experience.
Email Chrissy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionalism all the way!
Wow, what an incredible experience. From the minute we booked our safari with Tanzania Specialist, after many questions and much advice and guidance from our wonderful booking agent Salma, we were elevated into a world of excitement, anticipation and expectation. And we weren’t disappointed! From the moment we landed into Kilimanjaro until we were dropped off at Zanzibar airport for the flight home, we were very well looked after and we lived the dream. The safari days far exceeded our expectations and our guide, Frankie knew exactly where to position us for what we were hoping to see; we even managed to see all of the Big 5 - yes even a black Rhino in the Ngorongoro crater! All of the accommodation was exceptional and the meals delicious. Just what’s needed after a long day driving. Everything seemed to work so well, the timing, the planning and every day, Frankie made sure our vehicle was clean and stocked with fresh water. It truly was the trip of a lifetime never to be forgotten. We encountered many safari companies along the way but we honestly feel that Tanzania Specialist was by far the more organised and professional of all. We feel we had incredible value for money given that all the accommodation, meals, drives, guide, entrance fees and our flight to Zanzibar, (where we spent 4 nights in a wonderful all-inclusive resort) was included. If you’re thinking of travelling with TS, don’t hesitate, they really are exceptional!
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Email Jessica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome!
We have climbed Kilimanjaro with Salumu and Aminiele and their team. What a great team! Salumu and Aminiele kept us motivated en safe. What an awesome experience, without them we would not have made it to the summit. We even got a cake to celebrate! Everyday we got fresh water en delicious food. On tough moments they helped us carry our backpack to make it easier. One team, one dream, all the way to the top, non stop!
With guide George Marley we did a 4 day safari. Great guy! He gave us tips to start early in the morning to see the animals more active. He had great knowledge about the animals and always treated them with respect. He could aswer our questions about the animals and the surroundings. We felt safe with him driving while we stood up in the car.
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Email Andrew Boyd | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Majestic coordinator an a bucket list must do in our lifetime
It may be trite, but the Serengeti experience is once in a lifetime. Our Tanzania Specialist, Rama was amazing and facilitated our dream vacation and we are so thankful for his guidance and experience. We saw all 5 of the big 5 and all the other must sees while on Safari. So glad for the experience and we are heading home super happy!
Rama, thank you and your family for letting us experience your wisdom for a week out of your lives.
Andrew, Jojo, Bruce and Gina
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Email Concha Conejo | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A perfect trip
I’ ve just come back from Tanzania.
Tanzania Specialist has made a perfect trip for us, Mery made it and Good Luck was our driver.
We have enjoyed every minute, the lodges and itinerary were perfect.
I would repit a thousand times!!!
Thanks !!!
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Email Roxana bBalabanF | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An exceptionnaly team who offered us all we desired to see. Wanderful and skillful guides and place
Our family, 9 personnes, including me 84 old, (Didi in swahili= grand ma) and 2 young children, just return from this dream safari. We saw the Big Five, plus other 37 (yes, yes!) species of wild animals, we visited à splendid school for the Massai kids, amazing paysages and places. And at night, our lodges were very confortable, élégant even, situated in amazing places in the savane, with breath taking views. The various meals, delicious. And the whole organisation, gave us entire satisfaction. I strongly recommend this company which listen to your desideratas and fulfill all your wishes. Our discovery of Africa is a réal success. Thank you, the team!