357 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Dar es Salaam.
Mr & Mrs M
Bristol
"My Aug 2012 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 28 Aug 2012 and 14 Sep 2012
"The trip was well organised and we liked the advised sequence of camps. We especially enjoyed the land transfers between Jongomero and Mwagusi and Selous and Beho Beho."
Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 16 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Miss S & Mr C
UK
"My Aug 2012 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 18 Aug 2012 and 25 Aug 2012
"We had an amazing time and it certainly surpassed our expectations. We feel that both places were the real Africa and were not touristy, sterile hotels.
We were made to feel very welcome.
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It was a very good service and Liz [Ed: of Expert Africa] was very helpful. We probably would not have known about Ras Kutani without her and Expert Africa.This was a good alternative to Zanzibar.
We would certainly use the company again and will recommend it to friends." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 4 on a Tanzania safari
We were made to feel very welcome.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
It was a very good service and Liz [Ed: of Expert Africa] was very helpful. We probably would not have known about Ras Kutani without her and Expert Africa.This was a good alternative to Zanzibar.
We would certainly use the company again and will recommend it to friends." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 4 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Nikos
Greece
"My Aug 2012 trip"
I visited Mozambique and 1 other country between 2 Aug 2012 and 20 Aug 2012
"The trip was excellent experience a lifetime experience I would easily say. Everything was planned excellent by Expert Africa and I would like to thank you about.
I have one minor issue with your instructions where nowhere I could see that the USDs accepted in Tanzania had to be issued after 2000 and in Mozambique after 2006 I think. This created some friction and uncentanty when I was paying in cash and it made me feel uncomfortable close to the end of the trip when I was running low in cash that it was accepted.
Aside that congratulations to your planning, but I would like you to inform everybody about the small extra costs like departure taxes from Mozambiqual airports as well as transit visas to Tanzania and so on.
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Apply as much pressure as you can to the hotels for value for money as well as to the governments to reduce visa costs. A USA visa costs 30 euros a Tanzanian one 50 (one entry) and a Mozambiquan 80 and if you wanted a transit you had to another 30 for Tanzania. Again I had the feeling that all of the government agencies that I had to deal with were trying to rip me off as a tourist." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 11 on a Mozambique holiday
I have one minor issue with your instructions where nowhere I could see that the USDs accepted in Tanzania had to be issued after 2000 and in Mozambique after 2006 I think. This created some friction and uncentanty when I was paying in cash and it made me feel uncomfortable close to the end of the trip when I was running low in cash that it was accepted.
Aside that congratulations to your planning, but I would like you to inform everybody about the small extra costs like departure taxes from Mozambiqual airports as well as transit visas to Tanzania and so on.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Apply as much pressure as you can to the hotels for value for money as well as to the governments to reduce visa costs. A USA visa costs 30 euros a Tanzanian one 50 (one entry) and a Mozambiquan 80 and if you wanted a transit you had to another 30 for Tanzania. Again I had the feeling that all of the government agencies that I had to deal with were trying to rip me off as a tourist." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 11 on a Mozambique holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr F & Mrs M
Peru
"An excellent african experience"
I visited Tanzania and 4 other countries between 16 Jul 2012 and 10 Aug 2012
"Overall, I am quite satisfied with my trip. I found that all details were perfectly organized. We had no problems at all with reservations of airlines and hotels. All previous information before the trip was very helpful, as well as the books that we received."
Read full review: 25 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The W family
Thatcham
"Brilliant first trip to Africa!"
I visited Tanzania between 13 Jul 2012 and 22 Jul 2012
"This was the first trip to Tanzania, or indeed Africa, for me and my husband. My daughters, who were with us, have been before though. We had the most brilliant time. My daughters and husband climbed Kilimanjaro then flew down to Ras Kutani to meet me and have a day or so to recover. It was a perfect place for that! Loved the monkeys there! Expert Africa did brilliantly in recommending Ruaha and Selous for our safari time. Neither had hordes of other vehicles rushing round and the former gave some wonderful close encounters with the wildlife whilst The Selous was such a beautiful landscape. Both Mdonya and Beho Beho were wonderful experiences and I would happily return there in a trice. Expert Africa also kindly arranged a road transfer for me to Ras Kutani so I was able to see some of 'normal' life on the way.
All of us felt it was a very special and exciting holiday and I cannot thank Expert Africa enough for their help in creating such a good experience. Hopefully that will be the first of many African adventures we have with you!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
All of us felt it was a very special and exciting holiday and I cannot thank Expert Africa enough for their help in creating such a good experience. Hopefully that will be the first of many African adventures we have with you!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr I
Kent
"Some good sightings: not the best destination"
I visited Tanzania between 26 Jun 2012 and 6 Jul 2012
"Some very good wildlife sightings and scenery, particularly in Ruaha - a good place for lion, elephant and giraffe. The Mdonya Old River Camp was good, the camps in the Selous less so. The Selous is a reasonable choice for your first safari, particularly if not travelling alone, but I think less suitable for experienced safari goers or those travelling solo. The travelling takes up quite a lot of time and coastal aviation are not that reliable. Overall I would consider Zambia a better destination than Southern Tanzania.
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I'm slightly biased (and lucky) in having been to Zambia on safari, which is much more laid bad, good for individuals and where you see similar species. There seems to be a lot more hassle visiting Tanzania - Dar International Airport is one of the worst (worse than Lusaka) and coastal aviation are very unreliable." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
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I'm slightly biased (and lucky) in having been to Zambia on safari, which is much more laid bad, good for individuals and where you see similar species. There seems to be a lot more hassle visiting Tanzania - Dar International Airport is one of the worst (worse than Lusaka) and coastal aviation are very unreliable." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Average
Mr G
Portslade
"My Jun 2012 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 24 Jun 2012 and 4 Jul 2012
"A fantastic trip, only wish we could have afforded to stay longer.
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
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
Miss P
London
"8 Days in Ruaha"
I visited Tanzania between 31 May 2012 and 10 Jun 2012
"Overall an excellent trip
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I would like to see the website/brochure with a bit more information on pricing- at least guideline prices. Also information on special offers eg "stay 4-pay 3". As a solo traveller, information on single supplements and ideas for trips with low or no single supplements would be much appreciated." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I would like to see the website/brochure with a bit more information on pricing- at least guideline prices. Also information on special offers eg "stay 4-pay 3". As a solo traveller, information on single supplements and ideas for trips with low or no single supplements would be much appreciated." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr N
Virginia
"My May 2012 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 31 May 2012 and 14 Jun 2012
"My experience with Expert Africa was completely positive. Everything on the trip happened on-time and as-promised. The camps and hotels that I used were likewise accurately represented in every way, so there were again no surprises. The communication in planning the trip was really excellent and extremely helpful. I would recommend Expert Africa to any traveller to Tanzania.
I chose to make my trip early in the season (arriving around June1). I knew that the game viewing would potentially be better later in the season when more of the water sources had dried up, but wanted to travel before the dry season became too advanced and everything really dried out. My assessment proved correct, but I have no real regrets about the timing of my trip.
However, most of the camps were just opening, with various "start-up" issues (changing staff, finding where the animals were hanging out, etc.) and animals would likely have been better acclimated to the vehicles in another week or so. A week later might thus have been better timing for the trip, but hardly a major issue." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
I chose to make my trip early in the season (arriving around June1). I knew that the game viewing would potentially be better later in the season when more of the water sources had dried up, but wanted to travel before the dry season became too advanced and everything really dried out. My assessment proved correct, but I have no real regrets about the timing of my trip.
However, most of the camps were just opening, with various "start-up" issues (changing staff, finding where the animals were hanging out, etc.) and animals would likely have been better acclimated to the vehicles in another week or so. A week later might thus have been better timing for the trip, but hardly a major issue." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
NL
"The first time to Tanzania"
I visited Tanzania between 29 Jan 2012 and 13 Feb 2012
"The trip was exactly what we were looking for.
We wanted to go to Tanzania where we had never been before because of the rainy seasons. It was difficult to find a good destination in january/february.
Claire was a good help and after some phonecalls, with the brochure on both sides of the telephone (Holland-England) we made a wonderful itinerary together.
Maybe next time we could combine the Southern part of the Serengeti with Selous at this time of the year.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Filling in the feedbackform is very time-consuming because we are invited to give "real" feedback, which goes back to the camps and on the internet. (and English is not my home-language)
On the other hand the reviews of other guests helped us to make up our mind. So, after all, don´t change it" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
We wanted to go to Tanzania where we had never been before because of the rainy seasons. It was difficult to find a good destination in january/february.
Claire was a good help and after some phonecalls, with the brochure on both sides of the telephone (Holland-England) we made a wonderful itinerary together.
Maybe next time we could combine the Southern part of the Serengeti with Selous at this time of the year.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Filling in the feedbackform is very time-consuming because we are invited to give "real" feedback, which goes back to the camps and on the internet. (and English is not my home-language)
On the other hand the reviews of other guests helped us to make up our mind. So, after all, don´t change it" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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