360 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Dar es Salaam.
Mr & Mrs P
Waterloovi
"south tanzania"
I visited Tanzania between 2 Aug 2011 and 10 Aug 2011
"apart from land rover overcrowding at mdonya the trip was very good
i do feel the information provided should be clear around the scarcity of the leopard/cheetah/wild dogs in the parks as had we not seen these on our previous african trips this would have been a major disappointment
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
ensure that the specific trip goal eg leopard opportunities is fully understood" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
i do feel the information provided should be clear around the scarcity of the leopard/cheetah/wild dogs in the parks as had we not seen these on our previous african trips this would have been a major disappointment
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
ensure that the specific trip goal eg leopard opportunities is fully understood" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Good
Ms F
C London
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I visited Tanzania between 2 Aug 2011 and 12 Aug 2011
"A good trip overall but slightly disapointed by Kinasi. Safari was good as far as game drives went but I think they could make time at the camp a little more special.
Oyster Bay was the 5 star start and end to the trip" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Oyster Bay was the 5 star start and end to the trip" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Good
Mrs D
France
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I visited Tanzania between 27 Jul 2011 and 7 Aug 2011
"very good averall experience.
It started not so well with kearsley (the agency in Dar) driving us to the wrong hotel and then failing to call back the hotel to confirm the time of our pick up the next day for the airport and we had a big disappointment and surprise when we found out we could not dive everyday of our stay in Matemwe because it was fully booked.
Apart from that, it was great, no worries and everything seems to be in palce and taken care of... which is great when you are on holiday!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
It started not so well with kearsley (the agency in Dar) driving us to the wrong hotel and then failing to call back the hotel to confirm the time of our pick up the next day for the airport and we had a big disappointment and surprise when we found out we could not dive everyday of our stay in Matemwe because it was fully booked.
Apart from that, it was great, no worries and everything seems to be in palce and taken care of... which is great when you are on holiday!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The R Family
London
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I visited Tanzania between 26 Jul 2011 and 14 Aug 2011
"The holiday was a great success, especially the week on safari.
With a lot of travel arrangements things could easily have gone wrong but everything went like clockwork." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
With a lot of travel arrangements things could easily have gone wrong but everything went like clockwork." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Miss M & Mr D
Kent
"A fantastic honeymoon we didn't want to end!"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 25 Jul 2011 and 12 Aug 2011
"We really enjoyed doing the relaxing part of our honeymoon on the beach at Zanzibar first, and would definitely recommend this order to stressed wedding planners! It also gives us time to reflect on the wedding day itself before starting on a more active safari. Equally we loved finishing the holiday at the more luxurious of the camps.
On reflection, 2 nights in Stone Town was probably a little long for us as we enjoyed the other elements of the trip significantly more. All transfers worked smoothly, with clean, comfortable vehicles, and friendly drivers.
Thank you very much for organising such a wonderful honeymoon, we will definitely recommend you to any friends and family planning a trip to Africa.
Rhona & Nick
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
A final payment reminder for honeymooners would be very helpful as you have so much else to be organising at the same time! Liz was very good at letting us know when monies had been received and sending quotations etc. Thanks!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
On reflection, 2 nights in Stone Town was probably a little long for us as we enjoyed the other elements of the trip significantly more. All transfers worked smoothly, with clean, comfortable vehicles, and friendly drivers.
Thank you very much for organising such a wonderful honeymoon, we will definitely recommend you to any friends and family planning a trip to Africa.
Rhona & Nick
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
A final payment reminder for honeymooners would be very helpful as you have so much else to be organising at the same time! Liz was very good at letting us know when monies had been received and sending quotations etc. Thanks!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms W
Bedfordshire
"A real holiday of a lifetime"
I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 7 Jul 2011 and 4 Aug 2011
"We have all come back with so many lovely memories.
When anyone asks me about our holiday I say that I had such a lovely time and that the experiences exceeded my expectations - and I mean it! I think that it was really the people that made the difference. Everywhere we went we meet people who really wanted us to enjoy our holiday and who went out to there way to make sure we did. We only wish we could have stayed longer!" Read full review: 28 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
When anyone asks me about our holiday I say that I had such a lovely time and that the experiences exceeded my expectations - and I mean it! I think that it was really the people that made the difference. Everywhere we went we meet people who really wanted us to enjoy our holiday and who went out to there way to make sure we did. We only wish we could have stayed longer!" Read full review: 28 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Herts
"An truly amazing experience"
I visited Tanzania between 5 Jul 2011 and 15 Jul 2011
"One of our best trips ever. The camps, safari and the over-all experience were truly amazing.
Expert Africa made it all come together and made it easy and simple to bring it all together. Will definitely use them again.
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A great experience, will use them again." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Expert Africa made it all come together and made it easy and simple to bring it all together. Will definitely use them again.
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A great experience, will use them again." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr M
Oakham
"June in Southern Tanzania"
I visited Tanzania between 4 Jun 2011 and 14 Jun 2011
"We enjoyed visiting two new locations and thought both the camps were excellent. We were treated to (too much) delicious food and excellent guiding. The landscape at both locations was very beautiful. If we had any disappointment it was that the animal action was a bit predictable, in as much as we didn't have too much of the excitement of predator-prey interations we have experienced on some previous trips.
In Selous at least this was probably partly due to the still abundant water supply and lush vegetation, making some of the game a bit elusive. We also noticed that quite a few of the animals in both locations were still very wary of any vehicles. We were really pleased that we chose Oyster Bay for our last night - it was a delightful and gourmet end to the trip.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really - you already do a pretty good job and we recommend you to anyone who want a good introduction to or advice on travelling in sub-Saharan Africa." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
In Selous at least this was probably partly due to the still abundant water supply and lush vegetation, making some of the game a bit elusive. We also noticed that quite a few of the animals in both locations were still very wary of any vehicles. We were really pleased that we chose Oyster Bay for our last night - it was a delightful and gourmet end to the trip.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really - you already do a pretty good job and we recommend you to anyone who want a good introduction to or advice on travelling in sub-Saharan Africa." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Westerham
"Fantastic Trip"
I visited Tanzania between 13 Feb 2011 and 27 Feb 2011
"From the transfer from the international terminal to the domestic terminal and then our safe delivery to catch the BA flight home . everything went like clockwork. Havind been twice to Tanzania before , the trip certainly lived up to expectations .
We were meet at Arusha by our guide /driver Jackson who looked after us for 8 days. At all times he was absolutely excellent . Endlessly cheerful, he did his utmost to fill our game viewing desires. The vehicle was cleaned after every day and with the amount of mud we collected in and out that was no mean feat. Somedays we out practically out from dawn til dusk , always looking for the next sighting. Tea ,drinks and lunch stops he took in his stride , putting out the tables and chairs in some fantastic locations
Many thanks to Claire for all her advice and planning the trip for us.
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It was our eight trip with Expert Africa and everything as usual was immaculate" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
We were meet at Arusha by our guide /driver Jackson who looked after us for 8 days. At all times he was absolutely excellent . Endlessly cheerful, he did his utmost to fill our game viewing desires. The vehicle was cleaned after every day and with the amount of mud we collected in and out that was no mean feat. Somedays we out practically out from dawn til dusk , always looking for the next sighting. Tea ,drinks and lunch stops he took in his stride , putting out the tables and chairs in some fantastic locations
Many thanks to Claire for all her advice and planning the trip for us.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
It was our eight trip with Expert Africa and everything as usual was immaculate" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Petersfiel
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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 5 Feb 2011 and 1 Mar 2011
"Claire Scott organised us our third trip with expert Africa and all have been fantastic
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As far as we are concerned our trips have been perfection." Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 17 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
As far as we are concerned our trips have been perfection." Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 17 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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Our suggestions for places to stay in Dar es Salaam
Southern Sun
Expert Africa books the Southern Sun in Dar es Salaam as a reliable overnight standby for our travellers passing through the city.
Serena Hotel Dar
The Serena Hotel in Dar in Das es Salaam is one of the city's reliable fixtures - part of a well managed group.
Oyster Bay
North of downtown Dar es Salaam, the Oyster Bay feels like an exclusive hideaway, with its contemporary design.
The Slipway
The Slipway Hotel in Dar es Salaam is located on the waterfront in a small complex with restaurants and shops.
Hyatt Regency Hotel
The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dar es Salaam is situated in the centre of Dar and has the facilities you would expect of a high-quality international hotel
Sea Cliff Hotel
The Sea Cliff Hotel is a smart international hotel in Dar, offering comfortable accommodation and fine views across the Indian Ocean.
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam
A typical Four Points by Sheraton hotel, this city hotel provides comfort and style in central Dar es Salaam, offering the perks and familiarity of the Marriott brand.
Johari Rotana
The Johari Rotana is a smart, international hotel in a fantastic location in Dar es Salaam overlooking the harbour.
