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Email Danielle D | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was an excellent combination of beauty and adventure!
Everything was AMAZING! However I was brand new to the outdoor camping experience and was not really prepared. Having to pitch a tent, sleep outdoors knowing wild animals were surrounding me, disgusting outdoor bathrooms, on top of the torrential rain led to some very sleepless/uncomfortable nights for me. If I could afford to stay at a lodge then that would have made for a more comfortable and less scared Tanzanian experience. The breakfast was hit or miss. It was either shortbread biscuits with coffee or tea, which I do not drink (nor was it fulfilling) or delicious crepes (pancakes) with eggs and fruit, which I much preferred. The picnic lunch was not the best, but it was included with my package so I did not have to pay extra for food. The wildlife, scenery, and weather was breathtakingly GORGEOUS! It was so surreal the scenic beauty of the land and being able to see all the animals in their natural habitat. Unfortunately I was with a dull group that lacked personality, meaning they did not engage much in conversations when I tried to carry on one. They unfortunately did not share my same enthusiasm, which was disappointing because I was so excited and they were so...QUIET and reserved (Crickets, crickets). When we ate dinner they kept looking at the other tables, who were laughing and having fun, and I kept thinking, "I wish I was with that group!" Lol. However my guide was GREAT! He let me sit in the front with him and was very engaging and knowledgeable. I loved the transportation being in the safari jeeps and riding along the many different terrains! Overall my Tanzanian experience was an INCREDIBLE adventure that I would love to do again! (Just not in a tent)
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Email Myrna Binalay | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING
I had a lot of fun in Tanzania I was able to see a lot of animals and beautiful scenery. My tour guide Sayari Tano was especially the best. The food was good, and our guides were very friendly. Frank and Gabriel, Thank you for an amazing experience! I will never forget it!
Email Sam Nicholls | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Beautiful scenery, wonderful wildlife viewing and amazing experiences
Excellent organisation from Paul Tickner Safaris, we loved all our accommodation.
Whale sharks were a highlight at Mafia Island, and we cant recommend Pole Pole highly enough.
Fanjove Island will always epitomise paradise in my memory, I truly hope that it remains unspoilt .... it is perfect just as it is !!
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Email Michelle Papa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once in a lifetime experience!
The best part of our trip was the safari we booked through safaribookings.com. We choose a 5 day safari with a few nights camping in the Serengeti. 5 days was plenty of time and we saw so many different animals and of course the big 5!
Our guide was passionate and very knowledgeable. We all developed a bond and we still text via WhatsAp from time to time. The lodge, Farm of Dreams, that they put us up in was pretty amazing! They were little huts but they had all the great amenities of a nice hotel. We were treated really well by the hotel staff and workers. I highly recommend this lodging.
In the beginning I felt very overwhelmed planning our trip to Tanzania. Especially the safari leg. SafariBookings.com made it so easy to decide what company I was going to go with. I loved how I was able to review each one day by day and the site is very organized. I would use you guys again! And I recommend you to all my friends!! Thank you again!
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Email Maria Antonia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari in Tanzania is something you should experience once in a lifetime.Ma
My safari operated by Kili Slope and Kili Holidays was an amazing experience and adventure. They arranged a wonderful tour with wildlife and culturell encounters, through Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Eyasi Communitiy. Our skillfull guide/driver Thomas offered us an unexpected knowledge about the behaviour of the wildlife population and he was very familiar with the best places to spot animals. Whereas Jackson introduced me together with local guides to the customs of tribes like Maasai, Hadzabe and Dakota.
The accomodations were wonderful and I enjoyed most the stay in a tented camp within the Serengeti, close to natur and animal tracks.
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Email Fernanda Martinez Tarran | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience
Our safari trip was just as we planned. Our guide and driver, Mussa, is someone you can really trust: he was always there at the right time, solved all the problems that came in our way and was kind enough to send us emails with the photos he took during our trip. We visited Tarangire and Ngorongoro and saw lots of lions in both parks, and also elephants, rhinos, even wildebeest giving birth. Tarangire has beautiful vegetation, and Ngorongoro is just stunning - a place we will never forget. We stayed at a budget hotel at Mto wa Mbu, in the Arusha region, that was very comfortable and had nice food. Everything was great. We highly recommend Mussa and Roam Serengeti.
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Email Nathalie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful nature!
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Email Kerry | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our 'dream trip' was thanks to George Munge, our tour operator.
Everything was as good as or better than we expected. George was so knowledgeable about so many topics: vegetation, birds, wildlife, the country - it was like having an encyclopedia in the vehicle with us. We felt safe and well cared for the entire trip, thanks to George. I would HIGHLY recommend this trip and operator to anyone!
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Email Gilbert Meon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
My 4th time in Tanzania was the best of all... before the next one
Moodson has been a great guide, as well an excellent game-tracker, and a very nice fellow; all this combination gave me fantastic moments in the unique Serengeti. Waldo, the guide we had in the other places (Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire) has been bad: this opinion was shared by everybody. I don't mind about having explanations about wildlife, for it was my 10th experience in this part of Africa, but the other people in the 4x4 always had to ask explanations to that guide, who was without motivation. We all thought we were ONLY money providers for him. Concerning the company I had booked with,i.e budgetsafaris, Olivia and Carlson are very nice people, they only need more experience. In any case, I'll go back to Tanzania. Please keep your wonderful country clean, safe and always fantastic!
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Email Stephanie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience
Tanzania is a multifaceted country. The wildlife is amazing and was alone worth the trip. Moreover, we were positively surprised by the quality and taste of the food (no stomach Problems)! Also, our accomodations (Dar and Zanzibar) were very nice, clean and comfy although I have to say that we booked rather high standard accomodations. Nevertheless the people are all very friendly and helpful so that you might be even overwhelmed by it. However, not everyone only wants your best so you should always be alert and not too credulous but this advice also holds true for most other (European) countries in the world!
If you are looking for an adventurous, Rich in history, relaxing and „spicy“ holiday trip, you should definately go to Tanzania and Zanzibar!
