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:
- $263 to $527 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Susanne and Thomas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The name TanzaniaSpecialist is absolutely entitled
We would therefore like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Tanzania Specialist after the end of our trip. During the tour in Tanzania our contacts with the staff were as quick and reliable as before. The itineraries were perfectly coordinated and made our holidays in Tanzania easy going.
The Fun Beach Resort on Zanzibar and the other lodges during the Safari were all well chosen and we would recommend them at any time. Each of the lodges has its own charm......
The Fun Beach Resort shines with its oversized pools and overall quiet laid-back vibe.
The Sound of Silence Tented Camp and the Maramboi Tented Lodge we found to be outstanding in every respect.
The Rhino Lodge, on the other hand, shines with its central location in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the wild animals grazing directly in front of the terrace and the unrestricted hospitality and delicious food.
The Farm of Dreams Lodge and the Kudu Lodge in Karatu impress with their park-like outdoor areas, opportunities to relax by the pools, huge rooms/apartments and hospitality as well.
We got on really well with our Guide during 11 days Safari staying together. He was always reliable, punctual and approachable, in a good mood and gave us great experiences, especially when observing animals. We were very enthusiastic about his eye for animals hidden in the grass, his networking and communication with other guides in the savannah, his experience in bringing us close to animals and positioning the vehicle in such a way that we could enjoy the best views. We got to see all the animals and saw them in front of the camera several times in a wide variety of scenarios and were able to observe them in detail and, if desired, for a longer time.
Finally we can say the concept/advantage of our wished private safari was fully realized and we felt very comfortable with it throughout the safari. All the time we could concentrate on and enjoy the daily experience. We visited 4 National Parks and were very happy in for example choosing 4 nights and therefore 3,5 days gamedrive in the Serengeti NP. So you are at no time in a hurry during the observation of animals or landscape szeneries, during pauses and you have more options for longer routes inside the Park boundary.
Should we want to go on safari again (for example during the calving-season in January/February in the southern Serengeti/Ndutu region) we will certainly contact Tanzania Specialist !!
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Email Carlos and Maria Elena | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We were very glad with our guide who speaks spanish, Saidi Mfinanga, and with Tanzania Specialist
We were very glad with our guide who speaks spanish, Saidi Mfinanga, great person and interested that we could learn more about Tanzania, their culture and the animals life in the parks. Also very pleased wit Tanzania Specialist because all the arrangements they did works perfectly.
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Email Carmen and David | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything worked out so perfectly. We were amazed. No desire remained unfulfilled.
The organization was so perfect. There was no useless communication but every request was taken care of. We never arrived anywhere (airport, hotel , ..) without a Tansania Specialist person to assist and take care of our matters. Transfer and pick up services were so reliable and always on time.
Our safari with our guide Anthony Joseph was a once in a lifetime experience and a dream came true. Anthony was so highly motivated, careful and patient in offering us the best experience possible. On our first day in the Serengeti, the highlight of all parks we visited, we were given the chance to see 30 lions. The accomododations were absolutely stunning. We especially loved the Maisha Camp in the Serengeti, because of the service, the tented lodge and the scenery there. Anthony had always been highly aware of our time frame but at the same time made us feel so relaxed when it came to seeing animals. We felt so safe in trusting him that he would take care of our desires in the absolutely best way possible.
Then we had a one week stay in Zanzibar. We stayed at an Eco Bungalow at Cristal Resort. If we were to go to Zanzibar again we would choose the Resort again, although the rooms were a bit beaten up, but the resort definitely offers the absolutely best, widest beach along Paje and the service, the cocktails and the food were amazing.
Lana Förtsch planed a perfect trip for us and she was always availbale when we had a question or needed help.
Thanks for a perfect trip!
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Email Andy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
competent, very good organization, very nice and reliable
Safari was new territory for us, so no experience or expectations.
Best organization of the processes, our guide Oliver Josehphat was the best thing that could have happened to us. Absolute world class, we'll be back, a major reason is Oliver and all around.
The whole thing is certainly also very dependent on which guide you get.
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Email Heidi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top organisation
Everything was very well organized. From the communication by e-mail as well as the contact persons in the country.
Very good service (pick up at the airport, guides,...)
FR
Email CERVONI | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Organisateur à votre écoute, professionnel, réactif.
Here we are back home, we had a magical stay in Tanzania, which perfectly met our expectations.
First of all, thank you for being able to give us Oredi, who turned out to be an exceptional guide full of skills and human qualities.
We were very lucky when visiting the parks having seen the big five and being present during the wildebeest migrations.
The accommodations on the tour are all top notch with a more than warm welcome and great care for tourists.
The catering is also of high quality.
Continue Mathilde the organization of your safaris in this way. I recommend you because you are at the top.
Best regards
Francoise Cervoni
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Email Larissa & Yannik | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional organisation, great safari experience!
We had an unforgettable safari experience with Tanzania Specialist. From the first Email contact until the very last day of our safari everything was very well organised and we always felt cared for very well. Our tour guide Rwehumbiza was great, he made sure we saw all the animals we wanted to see and knew the parks very well. He is a great driver and speaks German very well.
All the lodges and camps were very nice and many were exceptional. We particularly loved the tented lodges in Tarangire and Serengeti.
Overall, the value for money is very good, the organisation is thorough uncomplicated, and the staff is very reliable.
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Email Etienne & Marianne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Efficient and valuable Safari agency
Tanzania Specialist is an amazing agency. At first, you deal with their cutting-edge internet technology and CRM, quickly relayed by an advisor of your citizenship, thus speaking your mother tongue.
Behind this advisor, perfectly knowledgeable about the areas that you want to visit and bringing all necessary advices on what to see, where to stay… a very effective back office takes care of all bookings. The result is a totally customized flawless safari, with accommodations and travel pace matching perfectly your desires. We have also been lucky to be assigned the ideal driver-guide named Kimambo. He is hyper prudent when driving, forward looking, highly knowledgeable, very smart and subtle.
We highly recommend Tanzania Specialist.
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Email Androniki Christaki | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable, polite, and accommodating professionals that make the Tanzanian experience memorable!
We traveled to Tanzania in February for 15 days (11 days safari, 4 days in Zanzibar). Our experience with Tanzania Specialist was amazing from beginning to end. At first, the office assigned one agent to our trip, James, to help us organize and plan, which was great because our communication was more personal this way. James was absolutely excellent; quick to reply to emails and messages, knowledgeable enough to make suggestions (he is a local), and always happy and nice to talk to. He found a way to include all our extra selected activities, found us great lodges to stay at, and assigned us the most amazing and experienced tour guide (Nashiri), who made our trip so memorable.
Nashiri knew every national park/conservation area like the back of his hand! It was incredible. He knew everything about the animals (biology, ecology, behavior, fun facts) and most importantly, where to find them. The national parks are actually endless and as Tanzanian government tries to maintain them as natural as possible for the sake of the wildlife, there are limited signs and lots of mud roads. Without an experienced guide it is easy to get lost, or get stuck on the road if it has rained and it is almost certain that you will be so focused on the road, you'll miss all the wild animals that are naturally camouflaged in the forests. With Nashiri, we were able to see more than 30 animals (not even counting all the bird species), including the big 5, even the rhino! He also shared with us lots of information with regards to Tanzanian culture, customs, daily life, history, politics, he was basically our Tanzanian encyclopedia.
I'm so grateful for Tanzania Specialist because they made this trip run smoothly, made us feel safe at all times, and our only focus was admiring the nature and the animals.
Zanzibar was great too, more relaxing and more like conventional summer vacation with palm trees, beaches, cocktails and such.
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Email Cécile | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really nice trip
Everything was well organized and our guide was an expert. Communication, service, hôtel, full board, all was high quality.