Tanganyika Ancient Routes
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,050 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Ann S | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My first trip to Tanzania won't be my last!
Among the many things I am grateful for with my recent trip to Tanzania is the good fortune of working with Tanganyika Ancient Routes. Pam and Charles helped us to plan an amazing itinerary that exceeded expectations in every area. We started in Arusha and traveled to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongo, Serengeti, Lushoto, Saadani, and Zanzibar. Each is uniquely special.
We were met at the airport by Charles and the two drivers who would quickly become our friends. That was the beginning of their care taking of our group which lasted to our final day. We arrived as a group of 10, but quickly considered ourselves a group of 13. Each day was a new and special adventure we shared together.
Of course, you go to Africa to see the wildlife. You would not be able to find more skilled guides/drivers than Charles, Zebe and Charlie who were also our teachers during the trip. They made sure we saw everything possible and learned about what we were seeing. We were lucky to be able to cross the big 5 off our list, as well as dozens of other species.
The accommodations were wonderful. Staying in the tent camps in the various parks is a must experience. The tents are very comfortable (even have bathrooms!) and keep you close to the action you traveled all this way to experience.
The food was outstanding. Everything was fresh and delicious. If you go as part of a group as we did, the meals are enriched by the opportunity to talk about what you experienced that day, are planning for another day, or a bit of history. This made meals a very special part of each day. The guys graciously continued to answer our many questions and tell us fascinating stories at the many tables we enjoyed during our trip.
The vehicles were very comfortable. Not only did they get us safely from place to place, they gave us a comfortable spot from which to view the animals and scenery. We had two flights within Tanzania and they were wonderful.
I am an experienced traveler and have visited far off lands before, but this was my first time in Africa. I loved Tanzania and hope to visit again in the future. I will certainly work with Tanganyika Ancient Routes again. I highly recommend their services to you.
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Email Lisa Haselow | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience!
My experience with Tanganyika Ancient Routes was so much more than I could have ever imagined. Tanzania is such a beautiful country with friendly people, wildlife and so much culture. We traveled throughout many of Tanzania's parks and were constantly seeing interesting wildlife- I never thought we would see as much as we did. The non-stop wildlife viewing kept us entertained the entire time, but my favorite part was learning about the people. Our drivers went out of their way to reach us about the native tribes, and the Swahili language and customs. I loved building friendships with the drivers and learning from them. I would recommend traveling in a group for this trip. We traveled with 10 people and it was perfect. The accommodations were stunning (especially the luxury camps) and I felt very safe the entire time! Service and staff were excellent throughout. This trip is one I'll never forget and I would do it again in a heartbeat!
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Email Bill H | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Met all expectations
You definitely need a guide on this tour. Charles and his team were exceptional as guides, drivers, and game spotters. I felt as though they were looking out for our entire family and group at all times. They in fact almost seemed like family by the end of the trip. We saw the Big 5 and Little 5. They were a wealth of knowledge about the animals, parks, and culture. I had total confidence in them during this trip. We did on drive with an outside driver that was complimentary from a Lodge and Charles, Zebi, and Charles were clearly better communicators and more adept at the game drives. The luxury tents were excellent. You won't be sorry that you booked with this operator.
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Email Sandy Haselow | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanganyika Ancient Routes provided a complete safari experience down to the last detail.
We trusted Charles and Pam of Tanganyika Ancient Routes to plan our "trip of a lifetime" and they far exceeded all expectations. Their thorough and thoughtful plan for our group of ten travelers was perfect. They guided us through the flights, trip insurance, immunization, and visa procedures for our travelers from four countries. We were welcomed by Charles and his team at the airport and from that point on they handled every detail of our trip. All we had to do was pick what to eat from the many gourmet meals offered to us. Travel in the safari vehicles was delightful as our knowledgable guides taught us about the flora and fauna in each park and about the natural resources and people of beautiful Tanzania. They even taught us some Swahili words, phrases and songs and soon became our friends. The highlight of the trip was the wildlife in the national parks as we saw all of the "big five" and many more animals up close. Many of our accomodations were within the parks so that even at night we had these beautiful wild animals roaming right near our tents! Through it all we were always made to feel safe and comfortable. Words cannot express my appreciation of the care that Charles took to ensure the best experiences on our trip. I would not hesitate to plan future adventures with Charles, Pam and Tanganyika Ancient Routes and am happy to support a Tanzanian owned and managed company.
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Email Amy Haselow | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best Trip I've Ever Taken!
My safari with Tanganyika Ancient Routes was the best trip I've ever taken in my life, and I've traveled a lot. Charles and his team helped us every step of the way. We changed our itinerary multiple times and the team made that very easy for us to do, allowing us to customize the trip to our liking.
Tanganyika Ancient Routes was focused and professional from the moment we landed. They were waiting for us on time and made me feel extremely comfortable in an unfamiliar culture.
Our safaris were amazing. We saw everything we wanted to see and the guides allowed us to stay and watch certain groups of animals for however short or long of a time period we wanted. They made the long drives fun and taught us about the land, animals and language.
Our accommodations far exceeded my expectations. We stayed in lodges that made us feel like we were part of the culture, rather than busy hotels.
I always felt safe and taken care of.
I would not hesitate to take another trip with Tanganyika Ancient Routes.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great personalized experience!
We were referred to Charles by a friend and had a great experience! It was our first safari and he made a personalized itinerary for the two of us. He helped with booking flights, lodging, and there were no glitches the entire trip. He has extensive knowledge of the country, culture, animals, and wildlife. Plus, he has so many connections with other guides that we easily saw The Big 5! Would definitely recommend Tanganyika if you're looking for very personalized services and have an interest in understanding more about the beautiful wildlife you're experiencing.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding experience that fulfilled my expectations
My safari tour was an amazing experience. We saw every type of animal and so many newborn babies. Our guide made sure that we were in close proximity to all the animals and we usually had the "prime spot" in front of all the other jeeps. Our photo opportunities were right on and our pictures looked like they came from National Geographic because we were able to get so close. Each day was filled and on time. The lunches were very good and more than satisfying. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who was looking for a first class safari with an extremely knowledgeable guide.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lifetime dream fulfilled
I have been dreaming of an African safari for as long as I can remember, and my experience was even more than I had hoped. It was an experience that cannot possibly be put into words! We had so many up-close and personal encounters with the animals, mostly because of the experience of our guide, who grew up in the area we toured. I highly recommend Tanganyika Ancient Routes! Bring a good camera with a telephoto lens. It's an experience of a lifetime!
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Email Marcus | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My first Safari
This was my first experience doing Safari. I was absolutely blown away. Charles and his crew took care of everything. I felt that if there was anything to see on my trip... I saw it. Tanganyika Ancient Routes made everything comfortable and easy. I and my trip companions wanted for nothing while on our adventure. There is so much knowledge with this group that anything we saw or threw at them they were able to explain clearly so we could learn everything we could. I have been home just a few days, but I have let everyone I talked that they need to call and schedule a safari with Tanganyika Ancient Routes Ltd.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing safari experience
Charles and his team are fantastic. I have been on safaris with other companies, but none compare to Tanganyika Ancient Routes. Everyone is very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. The vehicles are comfortable and reliable and the accommodations are as luxurious as you wish. Most importantly, they seem to know all the other drivers and guides which means that they always know where the animals are. So, you can spend more time viewing the amazing game and less time bouncing around searching for them! I will definitely be back and highly recommend them to all my friends.