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Email Lobna Mohamed | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
everything I dreamed of
The people were so helpful and welcoming. Our guide was amazing very knowledgeable with 10 years of experience. When we arrived in Dares salam our luggage was missing our guide Khalifa took us shopping before taking us to our camp. The wildlife was Incredible especially in October we got to see a lot of animal babies. The weather was good with sunshine and clear skies
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Email Katie Steranka | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible animals, people and scenery!
I LOVED Tanzania and would highly recommend it as a travel destination. It was magical to see all of the animals living free in the wild - a dream come true that exceeded my expectations. I also love that Tanzania cares about its animals so much that they have effectively ended the poaching problem in their country. All of the people I interacted with were very friendly and helpful. I did a 5-day safari with Suricata Safaris that was AMAZING!!! The wildlife was incredible - I saw everything, from giraffes, zebras, elephants, baboons, monkeys, wildebeest, all kinds of antelopes, ostriches, lions, cheetahs, a leopard (with a cub!) to two far-away sightings of black rhinos!! INCREDIBLE!!! The Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater are places that anyone who loves nature and wildlife should absolutely see. I also did a one day walking, driving, canoeing safari in Arusha National Park (with Samson Safaris), which is much smaller but was a very different way to see the wildlife - the ranger-led walking safari was amazing. Lastly, I did a day hike on Kilimanjaro from Shira Plateau to Cathedral Point (with Africa Pathways Expeditions) - 12 miles (19km) round trip, 2000ft (610m) elevation, starting at 11,000 ft (3350m) elevation - such a great hike! Gorgeous views from Cathedral Point! All accommodations that I had were wonderful; food was great; and everyone I met was very friendly and helpful - granted I was pretty much in the tourism sector, so I cannot speak to walking around alone. I am a 59 year old woman traveling solo and I felt very safe and taken care of by all of the tour guides and hotel staff.
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Email Guida Teixeira Bolito | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzânia - Poetry!!!!!
Tanzania is a country of contrasts and natural beauty. From the vastness of the Serengeti, where the great wildebeest migration takes place, to the majestic peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania is a paradise for nature and adventure lovers. The culture is vibrant and diverse, with influences from various tribes and communities coexisting harmoniously.
Zanzibar, on the other hand, is the perfect getaway in the Indian Ocean. Known for its white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, it is also a place rich in history and culture, with the town of Stone Town being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mix of Arab, Persian, Indian and European influences creates a unique and fascinating environment.
These two destinations together offer a unique and unforgettable experience, combining the thrill of safaris with the relaxation of paradisiacal beaches.
Safari - Serengueti African Tours, definitely!!!!!
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Email M. Matthews | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania is a wonderfully diverse country, both environmentally and culturally.
I set up a safari and beach tour package for me and my daughter that included 3 national parks in northeastern Tanzania and Zanzibar Island. Full Package Adventures, which I found through SafariBookings.com, managed the tour package and did a great job. We toured Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Parks, each environmentally different from the others and offering a different experience in each. I cannot really recommend Lake Manyara as a destination. It is heavily vegetated and we did not really get to see many animals or birds. Zanzibar was lovely, so different from mainland Tanzania. Our guides were great, spoke good English, and staff at lodges were friendly and
helpful. We felt safe at all times, but did not spend time in Arusha or Dar es Salam where one needs to be more careful. Tanzania is not easy to get to from the US, but was well worth the long journey.
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Email Eric Barter | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Endless Culture and Vast Plains.
October is a wonderful time to visit Tanzania. Finding an affordable safari can honestly be very easy as long as you are okay with less extravagant sleeping arrangements. The chances of seeing animals in the Serengeti are close to 100%. The people are very kind and accommodation, food and transport are all very affordable (coming from a US citizen). I would 100% come back to Tanzania in the future and would be interested in seeing Zanzibar as well. Mount Kilimanjaro is a beautiful mountain to view. You do not need to climb it to see its beauty. Moshi offers wonderful views as well. There is just so much to say about the 8 days I spent here. I cannot wait to return and explore more of this wonderful country.
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Email Cristina | Experience level: first safari
6 days camping safari Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
We enjoyed our safari very much, we saw all the animals, all the big 5 (and all the ugly 5!), and were so lucky to see four rhinos in the Ngorongoro crater!! We also appreciated the efficient organisation Unfortunately, the safari in lake Manyara was limited in scope because of the flood (game drive in the morning only) but we could see plenty of animals and also saw many elephants at very close proximity. Also, the substitution cultural tour in Mto Wa Mbu was ok (although we didn't appreciated the selling visits at the shops). Our chef Boga was amazing, cooking for us delicious meals all 6 days, and so were the driver Viktor and Fidelis, who picked us up from the airport and back, they were very kind, cheerful and friendly. We were only a bit disappointed with our guide, Salehe, who was not much talkative, and at times we found he wouldn't put much effort, we would have liked more explanations and involvement. But overall we are very satisfied.
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Email Laelaye Shimeles | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Abundant natural beauty
Serengeti national and ngorongoro conservation crater are a must visit when traveling to Arusha Tanzania.
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Email Catrina Maria Cristina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
We had a very nice experience in Tarangire and Ngorongoro. .The whole experience was extremely amazing.We saw soo many animals.The landscape is extremely beautiful in Ngorongoro.Our driver was wonderful, he explained many things about the animals.It was an experience that I recommend to everyone.
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Email Flo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildlife Haven
I was expecting to see wildlife but seeing all the animals so close was an absolutely amazing experience. Definitely would recommend visiting Tanzania and Zanzibar as well.
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Email Nikolaos Nianiakas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Cradle of life, kind people, eager to help, breathtaking scenery, amazing mountains
Tanzania is a gem of the central africa. Incredible scenery, vast savana plains, dense rainforests, huge mountains, friendly and happy people, safe place to visit the mainland and learn about the history of the place from the locals. Avoid, all-inclusive hotels and take a dive with the local vibe, travelling with a car and staying in the local areas of the cities. This will make you get a grip of the native vibe...
But the most important thing is to relax and expect the unexpected...everything here lives on pole-pole rhythm and at the end of the day, the point is: Hakuna Matata! Don't worry too much, and everything's gonna be alright!
Kwaheri Tanzania!
