Amazing Tanzania
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 1988)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
BE
Unique family safari in unspoiled and remote wilderness
We cannot find any other words than … truly amazing! … for the trip Amazing Tanzania organized for us and our two teenage daughters from April 26 to May 1st 2013.
Being based in Tanzania for a few years, we were very keen this time to go off the beaten tourists tracks and discover a less explored area in the Ngorongoro, the Gol Mountains region. Very few travel agencies are offering to visit this region at that time of year. Amazing Tanzania was the only one I could find still running a camp in that area at that time. It is obvious the owners know what they are talking about, they are very knowledgeable, professional, gave us good advices and were easily reachable for any questions we had. They came up with a well-organized and customized itinerary to this less traveled place, at an affordable price, including a great suggestion: a return trip through Lake Natron instead of going back on ourselves through Karatu.
Very good and enjoyable driver/guide, beautiful game drives around Ndutu lake and then an unforgettable drive through extraordinary scenery to reach Amazing Tanzania’s camp in Salei plain: we drove all day at leisure pace from Ndutu along the Serengeti/NCA border to Lemuta kopjes, where we could walk up and down the rocks, headed off-road (as there are no roads!) around Lemuta hill with magnificent views over Angata Kiti and the giant Nasera rock. We enjoyed a picnic lunch and a walk at the foot of Nasera rock and continued our drive along the Gol mountains, crossing Angata Kiti amid gazelles, zebras, giraffes, wildebeasts grazing or running through the plain close to Masai herds… and suddenly at the end of Kiti plain, on top of a hill, we discovered a 360° view over the vast Salei plain down below, with volcanoes in the background and the lush green Gol Mountains on our side… Magical! Breathtaking! And then down a winding track to Salei camp where we were warmly welcomed by the whole camp team.
In Salei, we walked in Ol Karien gorge, interacted with the local Maasai, enjoyed the camp all for ourselves and strolled leisurely around on the plain in front of the camp. We drove back to Kilimanjaro Airport via lake Natron, winding down into the Great Rift Valley, taking in many more magnificent views.
We stayed a few nights at the well-known Ndutu Lodge and then 2 nights at Salei camp run by Amazing Tanzania; a small, intimate and very cosy camp with all commodities (and without all these out-of-place luxuries), set up under acacia trees along a dry river bed, wide open grassland in front with gazelles grazing, giraffes strolling far away on the horizon with Ol Donyio Lengai volcano standing majestically in the background… Smiling & devoted staff, excellent chef and food and a very friendly Masai guide full of interesting stories.
We highly recommend Amazing Tanzania. We also recommend visiting the Gol Mountains in the rainy season if you like stunning scenery, walking in the wild as well as meeting the Maasai (in a much less touristic area) – it is not the place to go if you look for big game. In April-May, it is lush green thanks to the (rare) rains and gazelles, zebras, giraffes and wildebeasts are all around. But above all, go for the spectacular landscapes, the feeling of remoteness and wilderness, the sense of space and freedom! Thank you again Laura & Colin & your team for this unforgettable safari.
CA
Excellent service, provided plently of options and customised my safari based on my budget
I had a few days to spare before I went on my Kilimanjaro hike so I decided to look for a short 2 day safari. Laura from Amazing Tanzania was really helpful throughout the entire process and always provided prompt responses. A few things really stood out for me. I contacted over a dozen tour operators directly to see what they can offer since most packages were 3-4 days and it didn't fit my schedule. Of all the companies I reached out to, Laura was the only person to get back to me with questions about my itinerary, budget, etc. When I did get the quote from her, it was well thought out. Not only were the options well within my budget, they also took into account my travel plans. There's also the added bonus that their quotes were cheaper than any of the other quotes I got. After I got the quote and we were discussing potential destinations, I got a recommendation to go to Tangiere instead of Lake Manyara and I asked Laura to change the schedule. She basically said that's not a great idea, but did it in such a great way, giving details and reasoning
When I did finally arrive in Tanzania everything went as well as I could hope for. Our guide Ibra was brilliant and I have a sneeky suspicion he's some kind of an animal whisperer (or he's just that lucky) as we got to see pretty much everything the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara had to offer, even saw a rhino from distance!
CH
Email Erika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip ever!
Our trip to Tanzania is one i will never forget. Amazing Tanzania, helped guide us on what we wanted to do during our trip, gave us great tips and organized an absolutely wonderful trip for us. Once we were in Tanzania, we did not have to worry about anything, as everything was perfectly arranged. I would absolutely recommend Amazing Tanzania, as you will get a tailor made trip based on what you want and what your budget allows. Thank you Amazing Tanzania!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized, brilliant guide, lived up to our very high expectations
This was a fantastic trip and we relied totally on Amazing Tanzania to choose our accommodation and our route. The accommodation selected was first rate, with excellent rooms and service. Our guide was absolutely brilliant and amazed us with his ability to spot wildlife long before we could. He was very knowledgeable and knew just where to go to find the wildlife. Amazing Tanzania made sure everything went like clockwork, even down to coming to our first night's accommodation to check everything was OK. Would definitely use them again.
MC
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Tanzania is well managed and gives you excellent advice to plan and organize your safari
I know Laura and Colin since many years and have full confidence in Amazing Tanzania to arrange my safaris, always living up to my expectations. They are very knowledgable about the country and wildlife. They have organized my safaris to my full satisfaction to different parks, especially to Ndutu where I like to stay and make it my base. I have been on safari to their campsite at Salei, with view to Oldoynio Lengai. You can go on walking safaris with their Massai guides, drive to the Rift, relax and stargaze around the camp fire.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
OUTSTANDING
We traveled to Tanzania with our three teenagers in August 2013. Amazing Tanzania arranged the entire holiday. The trip was fantastic - a truly life changing experience. This was due in large part to the professional, knowledgeable team at Amazing Tanzania. Each leg of the trip was meticulously planned and thoughtfully executed. Our guide was outstanding with extensive knowledge about the region and very respectful of the wildlife and the environment. The high-light was staying at the mobile tent camp in the Serengeti - owned and operated by Amazing Tanzania. Beautifully blending into the natural surroundings, the camp was luxurious, the staff where so welcoming and the food was excellent. The game drives were incredible - we were able to watch animals up close for hours rarely encountering any other tourists. When we return we will spend our entire time at the camp!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
awesome safari in Tanzania
My girlfriend and I went on safari in Tanzania in September, organized by Amazing Tanzania. Clear and thorough communication from the start, quick response and very friendly. Molded the trip together exactly to our liking and budget, they were very flexible and we were easily able to make changes later on. High level of service, mostly email but also by phone as you please. Clear itinerary was provided, with day-to-day schedule, realistic travel times, accommodation and what to expect.
The safari itself was exactly as promised; great! Good personal car with driver guide, good combination of travelling between lodges and staying in the parks, and overall a diverse safari, with a finish in Serengeti. Advise on what lodges to pick vs others turned out to be spot on, they were all nice places with their own character and pro's vs other camps.
Finished the trip on Zanzibar, in a lovely place, a bit secluded, exactly what we were looking for.
In short, Amazing makes custom made trips exactly to your liking that live up to your expectation. It's very easy communication with Laura and Collin, friendly and passionate about the country and their work! Thanks again for an amazing holiday we'll never forget!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The experience was way beyond our expectations, perfect in all aspects.
Our ten day safari was well planned and went way beyond our expectations. Communication was spot on, we always new what was happening. The tented part of our safari was unbelievable, location fantastic and service the best! Our driver was the best with exceptional knowledge and brilliant eye sight for spotting the wild life. Our thanks to Laura and Colin for giving us the holiday of a life time, great experiences that has left us with happy memories and many photos of your beautiful country and wild life.
We highly recommend booking with Amazing Tanzania if you want an amazing experience organised by professionals.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Seamless Experience
Amazing Tanzania did a fantastic job in putting together a once in a lifetime itinerary for our group of six. From start to finish the staff were extremely accommodating and Laura was very good at getting back to us via email to get everything organised for our arrival. Everything was arranged with our comfort in mind. The accommodation on our tented safari exceeded all expectations. They were clean and de-bugged for our arrival with special added touches such as torches and a complimentary Massai blanket for each person. We had hot water when required for washing and a chemical toilet which was fantasic, not to mention the comfortable beds! The location of the camp was amazing and to interact with local Massai guides was a once in a life time experience. They were so happy to have us there and teach us about the local cultures, landscape and wildlife. The food in camp was exceptional and the chef always came out to introduce the lunchtime/evening menus. Drinking around the camp fire at night was so relaxing after a long day out on the plains and to have waiters topping up your drink until bedtime was another added bonus. All of the other accommodations were also of an exceptional standard and getting to and from locations was seamless.
Amazing Tanzania did a really great job in organising our trip and nothing was too much trouble, they even helped us arrange a balloon ride right at the last minute. We would defiantly recommend them as a company and hope to use them again in future trips to Tanzania.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome and perfect safari prepared by Amazing Tanzania for our family
Everything in our safari tour was absolutely perfect!! The selected lodges were amazing and very special. We loved very particularly the luxury tented camp because it exceeded our expectations by far!! We had no idea how it was going to be and it was awesome! All the crew members were incredible, cool and they contributed to our three days there being absolutely amazing! The tents were perfect, the staff welcome on arrival was really warm, the food was delicious and all the details were outstanding. They took extra good care of all of us. We still miss that camp site. Furthermore, we had the best guide and driver one could possibly have! We had lots of fun with him and he was outstanding at spotting animals. He is the best. Thanks to Amazing Tanzania, and their excellent preparation of our safari, we had an amazing experience throughout our tour.