357 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Dar es Salaam.
Mr A & Mrs V
London
"My Feb 2019 Trip"
I visited Tanzania between 18 Feb 2019 and 28 Feb 2019
"Our trip was wonderful, couldn't have asked for more."
Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Weymouth
"My Feb 2019 trip"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 2 Feb 2019 and 16 Feb 2019
"We loved the trip and could not believe how close we were able to get to lions etc. Guides and drivers were excellent at both Reserves.
Reserves were relatively quiet so they were no queues of vehicles waiting to see specific animals.
Accommodation at both Reserves was as expected with a good bed, hot water and a toilet. Zanzibar as a place was a disappointment." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Reserves were relatively quiet so they were no queues of vehicles waiting to see specific animals.
Accommodation at both Reserves was as expected with a good bed, hot water and a toilet. Zanzibar as a place was a disappointment." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs P.
Cumbria
"My Nov 2018 trip"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 16 Nov 2018 and 1 Dec 2018
"I have had the most wonderful holiday.
Everything was seamless with the arrangements and accommodation. The staff at the hotels and lodges were friendly and made me feel welcome and as if nothing was too much trouble.
The trip itinerary was informative and everything worked to plan.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No....I have been impressed with the way the holiday was planned and with the seamless way it all fitted together while away. The connections were all on time. I always felt that everything was taken care of...and each step of the holiday fitted into place without any stress......just what a holiday should be.
Thank you Expert Africa." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Everything was seamless with the arrangements and accommodation. The staff at the hotels and lodges were friendly and made me feel welcome and as if nothing was too much trouble.
The trip itinerary was informative and everything worked to plan.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No....I have been impressed with the way the holiday was planned and with the seamless way it all fitted together while away. The connections were all on time. I always felt that everything was taken care of...and each step of the holiday fitted into place without any stress......just what a holiday should be.
Thank you Expert Africa." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mary
Cornwall
"Tanzania and Zanzibar Experience Oct/Nov 2018"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 24 Oct 2018 and 8 Nov 2018
"This was a wonderful trip and our first experience of a safari holiday. It exceeded all our expectations.
We didn't have to worry about any of the arrangements and were met when we were supposed to be met and given clear instructions of timings to be collected. The safari camps were different in their own way but were both most satisfactory. The free laundry service was an added bonus and our rooms (tents) were kept spotlessly clean and tidy. At Impala Camp we had our own Masai man to escort us to and from our tents in case there were any visiting animals. He was always there and yet was unobtrusive.
The only concern was the tipping system, particularly in Mwagusi Camp. Here it appears the staff were only given their tips once a year, including the guides. We would have preferred to tip the guides separately as we did in Impala. We were put in a difficult position and this needs to be sorted.
It is essential to have cash! Neither camp had the facility to pay by card. We also needed to pay by cash at the hotel in Dar es Salam because their internet was down.
Pongwe Beach Hotel was almost the icing on the cake." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
We didn't have to worry about any of the arrangements and were met when we were supposed to be met and given clear instructions of timings to be collected. The safari camps were different in their own way but were both most satisfactory. The free laundry service was an added bonus and our rooms (tents) were kept spotlessly clean and tidy. At Impala Camp we had our own Masai man to escort us to and from our tents in case there were any visiting animals. He was always there and yet was unobtrusive.
The only concern was the tipping system, particularly in Mwagusi Camp. Here it appears the staff were only given their tips once a year, including the guides. We would have preferred to tip the guides separately as we did in Impala. We were put in a difficult position and this needs to be sorted.
It is essential to have cash! Neither camp had the facility to pay by card. We also needed to pay by cash at the hotel in Dar es Salam because their internet was down.
Pongwe Beach Hotel was almost the icing on the cake." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs C.
Horsham
"My Sep 2018 trip"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 16 Sep 2018 and 26 Sep 2018
"An excellent first trip to Africa and on safari. It exceeded our expectations and was hugely enjoyable.
Suggestions to help us improve
Thank you so much. You were recommended to us and we would recommend you to others." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 5 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve
Thank you so much. You were recommended to us and we would recommend you to others." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 5 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs C.
Edinburgh
"My Sep 2018 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 13 Sep 2018 and 22 Sep 2018
"We had a fantastic time and everything ran very smoothly, I would definitely recommend Expert Africa and will use again for our next trip!"
Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Belfast
"Another excellent safari by Expert Africa"
I visited Tanzania between 12 Sep 2018 and 26 Sep 2018
"Once again EA fulfilled all our expectations in terms of providing an excellent safari experience this time in Tanzania.Over the past number of years we have come to expect a certain level of excellence from Expert Africa and once again they delivered in every aspect of the trip, from planning, advice through to implementation.
Claire provided all the information that we asked for however trivial the request seemed.
We would have no hesitation in recommending EA to anyone looking to venture to southern Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
How do you improve upon perfection!!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Claire provided all the information that we asked for however trivial the request seemed.
We would have no hesitation in recommending EA to anyone looking to venture to southern Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
How do you improve upon perfection!!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs F
Harrow
"Our 2018 trip to Tanzania"
I visited Tanzania between 22 Aug 2018 and 5 Sep 2018
"This is the 5th time to Tanzania. Our trip to the Selous gave us our real bush experience (which we love), then a bit of luxury. We appreciate being able to combine both and still be all safari (not being ones for beach stays).
From start to finish our trip went well. There were no problems with any of the organisation and we really appreciate the planning by Expert Africa and have recommended you when talking about trips to Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
So far we have not had any worries or problems so more than happy with your service." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
From start to finish our trip went well. There were no problems with any of the organisation and we really appreciate the planning by Expert Africa and have recommended you when talking about trips to Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
So far we have not had any worries or problems so more than happy with your service." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ian G
Wiltshire
"My Aug 2018 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 3 Aug 2018 and 13 Aug 2018
"An amazing experience, which was just what we wanted.
Slightly spoilt by a management issue at one of the camps.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Nothing comes to mind" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Slightly spoilt by a management issue at one of the camps.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Nothing comes to mind" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr D
Devon
"Family Safari"
I visited Tanzania between 6 Jul 2018 and 15 Jul 2018
"This was a most enjoyable safari.
The 4 day stay with Kichaka principally involved walking. This was balanced by 3 days of more luxurious living in Jabali Private House.
This combination served our family group well, it being a mix of those who have been on many safaris and one who was new to the experience. All the guides and staff that looked after us at both operations were excellent.
The holiday was a great success." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
The 4 day stay with Kichaka principally involved walking. This was balanced by 3 days of more luxurious living in Jabali Private House.
This combination served our family group well, it being a mix of those who have been on many safaris and one who was new to the experience. All the guides and staff that looked after us at both operations were excellent.
The holiday was a great success." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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