180 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Arusha.
Miss G
Texas
"African Safari and Beach Trip 2015"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 15 Aug 2015 and 26 Aug 2015
"The trip was beyond memorable.
Every Lodge exceeded our expectations and I must commend all the staff at each House and Lodge for their professionalism and attention to detail.
We loved getting to know each and every person.
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I think that all the accommodations were down played a little when I booked the trip.
I wasn't expecting them to be so spacious." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Every Lodge exceeded our expectations and I must commend all the staff at each House and Lodge for their professionalism and attention to detail.
We loved getting to know each and every person.
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I think that all the accommodations were down played a little when I booked the trip.
I wasn't expecting them to be so spacious." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr Z
California
"My Jul 2015 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 22 Jul 2015 and 29 Jul 2015
"Been to Africa 3 times now. This was the best one yet!!"
Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
Golden CO
"Wonderful Holiday"
I visited Zambia and 4 other countries between 9 Jun 2015 and 18 Jul 2015
"Our safari to eastern and southern Africa was absolutely stunning.
My family has an active, adventurous spirit, which Claire Scott (Expert Africa) picked up on right away as we discussed options nearly nine months prior. Accordingly, Claire recommended camps that met our desires and expectations. I cannot say enough about how easy it was to work with Expert Africa and how efficiently our holiday played out. Complex logistics were well planned and execution was seamless. Well done!" Read full review: 39 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
My family has an active, adventurous spirit, which Claire Scott (Expert Africa) picked up on right away as we discussed options nearly nine months prior. Accordingly, Claire recommended camps that met our desires and expectations. I cannot say enough about how easy it was to work with Expert Africa and how efficiently our holiday played out. Complex logistics were well planned and execution was seamless. Well done!" Read full review: 39 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr P
Seattle
"Memorable safari"
I visited Tanzania between 16 Feb 2015 and 26 Feb 2015
"A wonderful experience and we would definitely use Expert Africa again!"
Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The Y family
Vermont
"my jan 2015 to Tanzania"
I visited Tanzania between 19 Jan 2015 and 30 Jan 2015
"It was a 10 out of 10. A safari is a trip like no other and staying in camps makes the experience so much richer.
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Your website is really good. And Claire was one of the best travel people I have worked with.
When I return to Africa, there is no question I will be calling EA!!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
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Your website is really good. And Claire was one of the best travel people I have worked with.
When I return to Africa, there is no question I will be calling EA!!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
A&M
London
"Wild and luxurious"
I visited Tanzania between 10 Jan 2015 and 27 Jan 2015
"I say this every time but this trip was once again amazing!!
Ellie is simply a star! She knows exactly what we like and she is always great at giving suggestions but also at listening to my endless questions and thousands of email- I know I am hard work and demanding but so far Ellie managed to match and exceed our expectations, thanks a lot!!
Everything worked well and all the connections and transfers were all perfect as always. What more can I say? Thank you once more!
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Just a couple of small suggestions....so not to lose my reputation of being a "pain in the neck" (self declared).
It would be good to give more emphasis on the local projects that camps run so that future guests can choose to help and perhaps bring something (I say this because we brought some supplies to the Katumbi clinic but the other two guests at greystoke were not aware of the possibility of doing so. They did not book through EA so perhaps my suggestions should be forwarded to the camps).
It would be good to add some price for each lodge/camp to give an approximate idea of prices (as some of your competitors do...without naming names...) and to give a break down in the quote for each accommodation/flight/transport etc, but maybe this would interest only myself." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 15 on a Tanzania safari
Ellie is simply a star! She knows exactly what we like and she is always great at giving suggestions but also at listening to my endless questions and thousands of email- I know I am hard work and demanding but so far Ellie managed to match and exceed our expectations, thanks a lot!!
Everything worked well and all the connections and transfers were all perfect as always. What more can I say? Thank you once more!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Just a couple of small suggestions....so not to lose my reputation of being a "pain in the neck" (self declared).
It would be good to give more emphasis on the local projects that camps run so that future guests can choose to help and perhaps bring something (I say this because we brought some supplies to the Katumbi clinic but the other two guests at greystoke were not aware of the possibility of doing so. They did not book through EA so perhaps my suggestions should be forwarded to the camps).
It would be good to add some price for each lodge/camp to give an approximate idea of prices (as some of your competitors do...without naming names...) and to give a break down in the quote for each accommodation/flight/transport etc, but maybe this would interest only myself." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 15 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
Winchester
"My Sep 2014 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 13 Sep 2014 and 1 Oct 2014
"This holiday ( planned over almost 2 years - to celebrate a 'special' birthday) proved to be be all we hoped for and more. It was fantastic
Throughout the long planning period Eleanor was wonderful. She gave us a great insight into the places we wished to visit, her advice was perfect e.g. It was definitely better to visit Katavi before Mahale. Thank you Ellie you were great !
We have used Expert Africa on many occasions and have always been delighted with our trips. Chris and his team are efficient and very knowledgeable - Chris ensures that any place that clients wish to visit have been vetted by him or one of his team.
We look forward to our next Expert Africa trip though it will not be somewhat different as we are hoping to take our young grandchildren to introduce them to the wonders of this great country.
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Keep up the good work!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 17 on a Tanzania safari
Throughout the long planning period Eleanor was wonderful. She gave us a great insight into the places we wished to visit, her advice was perfect e.g. It was definitely better to visit Katavi before Mahale. Thank you Ellie you were great !
We have used Expert Africa on many occasions and have always been delighted with our trips. Chris and his team are efficient and very knowledgeable - Chris ensures that any place that clients wish to visit have been vetted by him or one of his team.
We look forward to our next Expert Africa trip though it will not be somewhat different as we are hoping to take our young grandchildren to introduce them to the wonders of this great country.
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Keep up the good work!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 17 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The Sand Martins
Oxon
"A million wildebeest in the Serengeti"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 10 Sep 2014 and 22 Sep 2014
"This was our seventh safari trip to Africa (all arranged by Expert Africa!), but our first trip to Tanzania. We had very much hoped to see a crossing of the Mara river by the herds of migrating of wildebeest, and we were fortunate to do so. A lasting impression is of the huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes and elephants that we saw both in the Tarangire and the Serengeti.
All the arrangements worked perfectly, and we enjoyed our trip very much indeed.
Two general comments regarding safaris in Tanzanian National Parks:
(a) the need to be back in camp before sunset does not allow for the sundowners in the bush experience that we have enjoyed in other African countries, such as Zambia;
(b) in our view, the open vehicles available at the camps, are essential to enjoy a true safari experience. As Tanzania does not allow open vehicles outside of National Parks, many guests 'safaried' in closed vehicles, having driven from airports / other National Parks." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
All the arrangements worked perfectly, and we enjoyed our trip very much indeed.
Two general comments regarding safaris in Tanzanian National Parks:
(a) the need to be back in camp before sunset does not allow for the sundowners in the bush experience that we have enjoyed in other African countries, such as Zambia;
(b) in our view, the open vehicles available at the camps, are essential to enjoy a true safari experience. As Tanzania does not allow open vehicles outside of National Parks, many guests 'safaried' in closed vehicles, having driven from airports / other National Parks." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs A
Boca Raton
"My Aug 2014 trip"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 31 Aug 2014 and 12 Sep 2014
"It was everything I expected and more!!
The animal viewing/game drives were incredible and the Gorilla trek , though quite difficult was an amazing experience" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
The animal viewing/game drives were incredible and the Gorilla trek , though quite difficult was an amazing experience" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs S
Florida
"Amazing!"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 31 Aug 2014 and 12 Sep 2014
"It was fantastic! Everything was handled very competently.
Elizabeth was very professional, knowledgeable, helpful and available.
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We would certainly use Expert Africa again in planning future trips to Africa." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Elizabeth was very professional, knowledgeable, helpful and available.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We would certainly use Expert Africa again in planning future trips to Africa." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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