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
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Email Jeff | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
awesome
Our visit to the national parks of northern Tanzania (Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Tarangiri) was a great experience, and doing so with Amazing Tanzania was awesome. The lodgings were perfect, the food was first rate, and Paul our driver was the best! Can't say enough good things about the staff all along the way ... we're not accustomed to such attentive service! And Laura and Colin kept it all moving like clockwork. Would do it all again in a heartbeat. Thank you!
Great time with Amazing Tanzania!!!
The camp is really lovely, and Laura and Colin are the best! Would definitely recommend Amazing Tanzania to anyone!
BE
Email Stijn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Most Amazing safari trip in the Serengeti.
We spent a fantastic 13 days in Northern Tanzania , a private trip organised by Amazing Tanzania to suit our family of 4 ( 2 adults and 2 kids 9 and 10 yrs old)
We drove in our private jeep with driver/guide from Kilimanjaro airport via Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro to Ndutu lodge in the south of the Serengeti, where we spent a few fabulous days . One of the many highlights being the close following of a cheetah and her 3 clubs for more than An hour.Amazing!
From Ndutu we drove through the Serengeti to Amazing Tanzania's private tented camp at the foot of Ol Doinyo Lengai.A beautifull drive through An Amazing landscape, made close contact with 4 hyena's who had just caught An antelope.
The tented camp was the best , beautifull location, excellent accomodation , excellent service, awesome food, great guiding and social contact with the Masai guides. This was An unforgettable experience, straight from the movie "Out of Africa" . A once in a lifetime experience , far away from the beaten path.
We stayed a few days in the camp , doing a few drives in the area and did some memorable hikes with our Masai guides.
Our final drive through the beautifull Rift valley took us to Arusha from where we flew to Zanzibar to relax a few days at a great lodge On the ocean front, also arranged by Amazing Tanzania. Couldn't have chosen anything better!
Thanks Laura and Colin for this best ever trip through what we Can now describe as one of the most beautifull places in Afrika!
Thanks also to our Fantastic driver/ guide Ibbra , and our Masai guides and staff at the tented camp!
We hope to be back soon!
Stijn, Heidi, Dries en Ella
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Email Carlijn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent personalised safari, well organised and communicated
I was very happy with the service provided by Amazing Tanzania. I got quick replies to my emails with plenty of information, and a nice itenary was made and adjusted according to our wishes. Although a safari costs a lot of money I really feel that we got value for money. The safari guide that Amazing Tanzania arranged for us was very nice and professional. He really took his time to explain us a lot about (the behavior of) the animals, and gave us plenty of time (and even tips) to take pictures whenever we wanted. We spotted a great variety of animal species. I was especially impressed by the Tarangire National Park, with all it's elephants.
DE
Email Michael H | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great Organization & Fantastic Guide
Amazing Tanzania proved to be the right choice for going on relaxed safari holidays with family, friends & kids!
Taking our individual ideas, giving experienced feedback, the right mix of total flexibility towards travelers' wishes on the one hand and guidance/suggestions (e.g. for choice of hotels & airlines) on the other hand!
I big thanks not only to Laura but also to our fantastic driver and guide Alan, I had not expected to have such a good driver AND guide in one person, and I am saying this with a lot of Africa-travel experience!
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Email Jane Peckham | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tanzania delivered with stupendous events and first rate care
Amazing Tanzania was top drawer from start to finish. Laura gave us an excellent itinerary, dovetailing game drives and cultural contacts. We saw stunning animals in real life, met with groups from several tribes (enjoyed detailed, subtle and sometimes hilarious conversations about life and customs), and reaped the benefits of our master guide, Paul Panga. Paul could identify everything we saw - he knows the science and the nature of the plants, animals, and minerals that we observed. He 'saw it happening' long before we did and got us to the center of the action on our game drives. His multi-cultural sensitivity was most comforting. And his bush driving skills in all conditions, are now for me, legendary. Our accommodations were flawless. The food was amazingly delicious. My dietary restrictions were beautifully met --> more than once my special dishes caught the envy of my travel mates. Cannot recommend Amazing Tanzania, Laura & Colin highly enough.
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Email Dr. Toke Hoppenbrouwers | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A small company delivers a uniquely personal and exciting safari with flair,integrity and efficiency
Laura, our safari was a resounding success. From the onset of our e-mail communication, I have felt trust in your ability to provide us with a unique safari experience. Our encounters with the Hadzabih, the Datoga tribes and the Massai in their own environments were informative and felt touching.
Against the backdrop of our numerous successful game drives we experienced the bush habitat on the scale of insects, birds, trees, chameleons, to gazelles and the majestic lions, elephants and giraffes. Paul didn’t fail to point out every creature that moved. He shared his incredible depth of knowledge generously. We consider Paul in a class by himself. His expertise and people skills reflect very well on Amazing Tanzania.
Accomodations everywhere were excellent. Each place provided a personal touch. It felt like a blessing that Tarangire Safari Lodge had a vacancy In the end. Annette made a personal effort to make gluten-free food for Jane- so did the rest of the places, including Chris at Kismeda Ngeda Lodge. You gave us a taste of luxury at Gibbs, the Plantation and your own Salei boutique Amazing Tanzania camp. When we arrived after a rough, almost six-hour 4-wheel ride straight across the plains and hills (“as the crow flies” in American idiom) we sat down and laughed in front of the dining room tent where the dinner table was set. We couldn’t believe what we saw.
Throughout our three nights stay, Thomas with the assistance of the chefs prepared and served us scrumptious meals (by the way, Jane wrote extensively in the guestbook).
The heart of our safari was at Aadje’s Ndutu lodge. It was an excellent choice. Aadje welcomed us with great warmth and had us over several times at her host table. It is an exquisitely Iocated and well –run lodge. Of course, the fact that she joined us for the Salei portion of the safari was a treat as well.
Yes, the flash flood was a highlight so was our hike toward the table in the still relatively dry riverbed, the muddy water fall and the visit with the Massai—compliments to Thomas (who accompanied me back from the hike to the car) and Jackson who orchestrated the Massai visits as well.
I speak for all four of us I’m sure, when I say that I will unreservedly recommend Amazing Tanzania to friends, acquaintances and the public at large, when given an opportunity.
Email Jill | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A holiday way beyond our expectations
We contacted Amazing Tanzania with a vague wish-list and within a very short time Laura suggested an itinerary which suited us beautifully. We had a wonderful time at their private tented camp in the Serengeti where everything was perfect: the tents, the food, the service from their excellent staff, not to omit Colin and Laura's great hospitality and intimate knowledge of this most beautiful country.
The vehicles were comfortable and well maintained and the drivers very good. Hamisi, our guide, whose game-spotting skills are unsurpassed, was very knowledgeable and in no hurry to rush around. He gave plenty of time for us to simply enjoy observing the wildlife in areas of the Serengeti where few tourists venture. Bliss!
Laura had also made overnight bookings for us at Ndutu Lodge (very good recommendation) and also for our final week in Zanzibar. Her detailed and very reasonable quotation was absolutely accurate and there were no hidden or extra costs. The whole trip ran smoothly and according to Laura and Colin's meticulous planning.
We had a truly unforgettable holiday and couldn't recommend Amazing Tanzania more highly. This was not our first safari, but this was surely the best. We will be back soon!
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Email Nick | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great team, good camp facilities.
All around great experience. Friendly and professional staff always on hand to address any need / request. Food was excellent (fresh daily cakes!), tented facilities were in good order with everything required being provided and the camp location was perfect; we will be back.
CH
Email Marianne & Gerhard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We had our wishes, told these to AT, they organised it quick and perfect for us. 100% satisfied.
We travelled to the North-Serengeti and Zanzibar with Amazing Tanzania. They organised us two great safaris. It was like they told us. Awesome, stunning etc. The accomodations and food were exactly like we wanted it.
We were very happy with every thing they have done for us.
We will recommend Amazing Tanzania to our friends.