Tanzania: reviews from our travellers

"It was a trip of two halves really. We loved Nomad’s Kigelia, great authentic camp, excellent staff and food, exceptional guiding. We like Nomads philosophy too. Star gazing tents an asset. Wildlife and landscape good. Couldn’t have been happier.

However Ubuntu, despite being a very good camp, didn’t fulfill my needs. Although the wildlife viewings were good, the guides don’t really listen to what you want to see, in my case elephants and landscape, despite it being written in my details. The camp itself is good and the staff and food.

Expert Africa delivered on everything else and all our connections went smoothly, thank you Jessica.

Jessica and Tam (and Lindsey) were also very helpful and knowledgeable in the planning stages, giving me lots of information especially about Ruaha national park as I knew nothing about this park, or Kigelia.

I love Tanzania and I’m sure I’ll be back, maybe next time I will get the landscape shots in the Serengeti that I am after…. Fingers crossed.

Perhaps Asilia need to train their guides on the unusual guests who want to photograph the scenery and trees, as well as the animals, and who prefer elephants over cats! so that they can understand that, and who make special requests to do this.

All in all thank you Expert Africa, Jess and Tam for helping me to plan the trip and organising it for us." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari

"Yet another wonderful trip from Expert Africa.

Everything went very smoothly. Many thanks to all concerned, and especially to Lyndsey.

She always understands really quickly what we want, provides suggestions on timing and accommodation, and goes on to build a brilliant holiday.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No - you do a great job. Just keep on providing lovely holidays." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari

"Claire did a fantastic job as the trip was perfect in every aspect.

The itinerary, divided among three distinct locations, was ideal for allowing us to fully appreciate the unique characteristics of Ngorongoro, Central Serengeti, and Northern Serengeti.

The mix of lodges and tented camps provided us with a diverse range of experiences, and we particularly enjoyed our stays at Craters Edge and the Nomad Serengeti Camp. The Nomad camp, in particular, offered an unforgettable and truly unique experience.

Everything was perfect." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari

"A great trip and a brilliant introduction to safari – we’re hooked!!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari

"Quite pleasant.

Excellent ground services at every juncture!!! Was never left to figure what to do or where to go next.

Highlight was excellent photo opportunity for leopards at Kigela (2) and Mwgosi (1)

Very special.

Good job!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari

"Overall this 'holiday of a lifetime' as we had been describing it to friends prior to going, turned out to be just that. It had so many 'best moments' and highlights, that we've totally lost count. Life doesn't really offer many surprises but stumbling across a leopard after a kill, a bull elephant eating breakfast, a herd of zebra and wildebeest on the move, or a reef shark going about its daily life really are thrilling sights never to be forgotten. It was a holiday of incredible contrasts. From safari, to a bustling city, to a castaway coral island and ending with such luxury. What a heavenly cocktail and all thanks to Maruska and Expert Africa who certainly live up to their name." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zanzibar holiday

"We had a very nice trip and the arrangements made by Expert Africa were an important part of this." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 4 on a Zanzibar holiday

"Great" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari

"Expert Africa did a great job organizing our trip to Ruaha national park.

We appreciated the efficient communication with Tam as well as the information pack and travel guide.

everything worked out very smoothly." Read full review: 3 nights in Africa; 3 on a Tanzania safari

"What an amazing trip, absolutely a once in a lifetime experience. Expert Africa planned and executed each portion of the trip extremely well allowing us to take the time to relax and enjoy our vacation. Our guide was excellent, not only knowing the most likely places to see wildlife, but also providing a wealth of information along the way." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari