180 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Arusha.
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Chorleywood
"Excellent Tanzanian trip"
I visited Tanzania between 14 Oct 2017 and 1 Nov 2017
"It was a wonderful trip from start to finish. We enjoyed all the camps, which were all different in excellent locations and would happily go back to any of them."
Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 16 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs K
Guildford
"Best trip ever."
I visited Tanzania between 7 Oct 2017 and 28 Oct 2017
"One of the best if not the best trip we have ever done. Nomad were terrific, the one problem ( mobile Serengeti ) was sorted before we even knew about it by upgrading us to Lamai..........thenk you. The guides were excellent throiughout, the friendliness of staff and management superb. We just loved it all..............we want to go back !!
The assistance in researching and setting up the trip was excellent...........well done James Denny of Expert Africa. He has, we gather, subsequently left so had to select Chris M below.
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If you keep this quality up it's difficult to suggest improvements !" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 20 on a Tanzania safari
The assistance in researching and setting up the trip was excellent...........well done James Denny of Expert Africa. He has, we gather, subsequently left so had to select Chris M below.
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If you keep this quality up it's difficult to suggest improvements !" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 20 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr & Mrs B
Altrincham
"Twelve amazing days. We'll be back"
I visited Tanzania between 2 Oct 2017 and 13 Oct 2017
"This had been intended to be a once in a lifetime trip, and we were happy to spend the money we felt would ensure a great time with a reputable company. Expert Africas advice and planning, coupled with the sheer professionalism and expertise of Asilia exceeded our expectations by a country mile. To be also paired with a guide for the whole trip who was experienced, vastly knowlegable and also an all round great guy was icing on the cake.
Apart from not seeing an Aardvark !, we saw everything we could have hoped to plus a whole lot more. All accommodation and staff was excellent and food and drink throughout was superb. Even afternoon downpours on our last two days could not dampen our spirits. Result..it wont be a once in a lifetime trip. Kevin informs us we need to return in March at some time and promises a completely different experience. We think we need to book him in advance !
Shirley has also decided she needs to stay at every camp Asilia manage. Simply amazing.
We've been about and done some great things but this was the best thing we've ever done.
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If theres anything I certainly cant think of it. Faultless. The whole trip fely blessed
Even the planes (QATAR by the way.. another Olivia brainwave) ran bang on time, and three of the four weren't full (I know even you guys couldn't influence that)" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Apart from not seeing an Aardvark !, we saw everything we could have hoped to plus a whole lot more. All accommodation and staff was excellent and food and drink throughout was superb. Even afternoon downpours on our last two days could not dampen our spirits. Result..it wont be a once in a lifetime trip. Kevin informs us we need to return in March at some time and promises a completely different experience. We think we need to book him in advance !
Shirley has also decided she needs to stay at every camp Asilia manage. Simply amazing.
We've been about and done some great things but this was the best thing we've ever done.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
If theres anything I certainly cant think of it. Faultless. The whole trip fely blessed
Even the planes (QATAR by the way.. another Olivia brainwave) ran bang on time, and three of the four weren't full (I know even you guys couldn't influence that)" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Miss RK
USA
"Magical time"
I visited Tanzania between 30 Sep 2017 and 10 Oct 2017
"It was a most magical and amazing time.
We saw all the Big 5 and very close, a crossing and much more. We saw everything we had hoped for. When booking a trip, be sure to tell your agent what you must see and hope for.
The only thing I wish is I added a few days to visit Zanzibar as it so close.
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Overall, everything Claire Scott had suggested with the camps and safari itself was spot on. It far exceeded our expectations." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
We saw all the Big 5 and very close, a crossing and much more. We saw everything we had hoped for. When booking a trip, be sure to tell your agent what you must see and hope for.
The only thing I wish is I added a few days to visit Zanzibar as it so close.
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Overall, everything Claire Scott had suggested with the camps and safari itself was spot on. It far exceeded our expectations." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ashkan S
USA
"Best vacation ever."
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 23 Sep 2017 and 6 Oct 2017
"Had a wonderful time.
The best part of the stay was our safari. Our safari guide, Banana, was wonderful. We saw so many animals and events with him. He was also informative and informational without overloading too much, and was very sensitive to our individual needs.
Would definitely recommend him as a safari guide for our friends and family. He definitely made me want to recommend Asilia to others who plan on traveling to Tanzania. Overall, had a wonderful time with this tour company in Tanzania." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
The best part of the stay was our safari. Our safari guide, Banana, was wonderful. We saw so many animals and events with him. He was also informative and informational without overloading too much, and was very sensitive to our individual needs.
Would definitely recommend him as a safari guide for our friends and family. He definitely made me want to recommend Asilia to others who plan on traveling to Tanzania. Overall, had a wonderful time with this tour company in Tanzania." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms P
London
"A good off-the-beaten-track itinerary"
I visited Tanzania between 19 Sep 2017 and 30 Sep 2017
"Katavi and Mafia are both fairly off-the-beaten-track, which I loved, although there was quite a lot of travel in between locations. Flight schedules also meant having to spend a day at either end of the trip in Arusha, which was probably not the most efficient use of time, especially for a short holiday.
However, Katavi and Mafia were both places I really wanted to visit and I wouldn't have changed that." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
However, Katavi and Mafia were both places I really wanted to visit and I wouldn't have changed that." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S
Burke
"My Sep 2017 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 18 Sep 2017 and 27 Sep 2017
"Expert Africa was quite helpful and knowledgeable in helping with our planning. I believe we got very good advice in planning our trip, including decisions on depth vs breadth, Central vs Northern Serengeti, preferable places for bird watching.
Later, when one of our party dropped out, and we had to substitute another, the change was handled quite smoothly.
Asilia, the operator has a great reputation in Arusha, and it is obvious why. The vehicles are great - our guide, Harry was professional, and very experienced. He didnt break any rules chasing sightings, or harassing the animals." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Later, when one of our party dropped out, and we had to substitute another, the change was handled quite smoothly.
Asilia, the operator has a great reputation in Arusha, and it is obvious why. The vehicles are great - our guide, Harry was professional, and very experienced. He didnt break any rules chasing sightings, or harassing the animals." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr F
Edina
"First safari"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 13 Aug 2017 and 24 Aug 2017
"This was our very first safari, and it was an incredible success...We loved every bit of it...
Everything extremely well organized, no surprises, great locations, fantastic game drives, smooth transportation between the camps..
Everything was exactly as James had explained us it would be. James helped us pick locations and activities that we loved, hard to come up with anything other than glowing compliments
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no... we loved your service. Will definitely use it again for our next safari!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Everything extremely well organized, no surprises, great locations, fantastic game drives, smooth transportation between the camps..
Everything was exactly as James had explained us it would be. James helped us pick locations and activities that we loved, hard to come up with anything other than glowing compliments
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
no... we loved your service. Will definitely use it again for our next safari!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs M
Japan
"Absolutely wonderful!"
I visited Tanzania between 5 Aug 2017 and 15 Aug 2017
"This trip was really enjoyable and memorable. It was organized by Elizabeth Chapman first, then it was taken over by Claire Scott.
All of my travel arrangement ran very smoothly and I had nothing to worry about.
As I stated before, I like small, rustic camps and I really love warm hospitality of the people working there. This might be one of the reasons why I don't stop going to African countries on safari." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
All of my travel arrangement ran very smoothly and I had nothing to worry about.
As I stated before, I like small, rustic camps and I really love warm hospitality of the people working there. This might be one of the reasons why I don't stop going to African countries on safari." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms J
USA
"My Jul 2017 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 23 Jul 2017 and 31 Jul 2017
"Wonderful experience. If I were to do it again I would skip the crater and go to the Masai villages.
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Nope! It was great!" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Nope! It was great!" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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