Tanzania: reviews from our travellers

"A great trip that my son and I truly enjoyed. For sure we will go back, this time at another season of the year" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari

"The trip was great from beginning to end to the extent that I doubt whether a future trip would be more enjoyable.

Before arriving I particularly hoped to see wild dogs and leopard I saw these and, in addition, a large variety of other creatures including bat eared foxes, bush pigs, hyenas, jackals, various mongeese etc. plus a large variety of birds, I can't think that of anything significant that was missed and this was due to the abilities of the guides and drivers.

One of the most enjoyable holidays that I have had. I did not find a single member of camp staff who was not both knowledgeable and helpful (sometimes limited a little by a slight language barrier).

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I have no particular comment to make regarding improvements to the the trip or service but see my comments with regard to the fly-camp.

Having only decided to make the trip at very late notice I was very impressed by the the holiday produced by Liz in the limited time available.

I would recommend the Expert Africa to others.

My apologies for not having replied sooner. The road to hell is paved with good intentions!!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari

"Excellent holiday; would love to do it again some day." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari

"Would happily revisit at some point in the future." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari

"Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Didn't expect to enjoy the beach/town as much as the game lodge but there was really little to choose between them - had a great time on all three legs. Arrangements were all pretty spot on. Excellent game viewing in the Selous and lovely to have the boat option; beautiful Indian Ocean setting and chilling at Shooting Star and a much needed bit of shopping in Stone Town! Fell in love with Africa all over again!

Special thanks to Angela for all her help with the arrangements - excellent service - will probably be a few years before we return to Africa, but you will be our first port of call." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zanzibar holiday

"The pleasure of this trip began with Elizabeth Wollens help at Expert Africa planning it.
And it just went on from there.

I dont really feel able to express the extent of the gratitude I feel for all that we encountered at every stage and for the individuals involved.

Talking of the people, theres not yet been the space to specifially mention Kassim of Eco + Culture with whom we spent 3 days on various outings, something so memorable, both as the experience of getting to know such a fine person and for the conversations we had and the time together.

Amongst other things, this helped me digest experiencing a visit to E. Africa 50 years after the childhood Id had there.

And it was simply yet another thing that made the fine time wed already been having even more so.

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Im afraid Im probably boring in having nothing more to add about any of this.

The only way I can imagine your improving things would be through being able to satisfy others as much as you have me.

Id like to include you all at Expert Africa in this because I fully realise that Liz could not have been the way I experienced her without your all being so too THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH INDEED." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zanzibar holiday

"A very memorable trip to Tanzania, with the classic combination of safari and beach.

Everyone should try it once in a lifetime, and we will be back!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari

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"Another fabulous memorable trip to Africa." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari

"Our ninth safari and a return for a second visit to Ruaha and Selous. The game and sightings were as good as any we have experienced before anywhere.

We saw three different lion hunt and kills, a crocodile/impala kill and an unsuccessful leopard hunt in daylight. We had good wild dog sightings, plenty of various antelope and an excellent range of smaller animals; add a total of 220 species of birds in 12 days, many lizards and even a few snakes this trip- 2 pythons and a green snake (it's a harmless species - I don't mean a mamba or boomslang). Both Ruaha and Selous remain game rich and less tourist full than many other destinations. Selous is a favorite over Ruaha because of the availability of water safaris but to us a mixture of places makes a trip and the paucity of available water in Ruaha just concentrates the game.

Guiding was excellent at all the three camps we went to and the camps themselves reflected the range from bush camp to luxurious with none of them having any shortcomings. As usual the camp staff were unfailingly pleasant and efficient. One does not usually notice the domestic staff side of things but all the camps manage hotel type efficiency of cleaning, clothes washing and ironing and food production and all done out in the bush far from civilization.

We approached Expert Africa with two itineraries; a Zambia trip was not on because places were already booked but it was clear that a Southern Tanzania one was possible and in fact everything we wanted fell into place within a few days. Claire was efficient, friendly and you get the impression with expert Africa that they will keep on trying to get your trip right. On this occasion there was no problem. Our documents arrived in plenty of time as promised.

An excellent and enjoyable trip- Thank you

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Our second trip organised by you and faultless really. We are experienced safari fans so perhaps we know what we want and what to expect more than some (Africa being Africa!), however knowing that your staff will have actually visited and have experience of many of the camps is comforting when planning and discussing places to go.

It would be good to see you cover Kenya and particularly Uganda." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari