343 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Dar es Salaam.
Mr S & Ms H
Kent
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I visited Tanzania between 17 Sep 2011 and 2 Oct 2011
"We always knew that we might have to compromise a bit due to the short notice to arrange this trip. However, Liz was extremely helpful and worked hard to match our requirements with the locations and camps. She did flag up the dinning arrangements at Impala and her reservations proved to be correct. Although we would not return there, we still enjoyed our stay and that arrangement obviously works well for other people.
Our itinerary was in exactly the right order, starting with the most 'authentic' camp and working up in quality to finish with Beho Beho. We would really have struggled if we'd gone there first and then moved on to the other camps.
This is our 4th or 5th holiday with Expert Africa and we will keep coming back because of the quality of service and knowledge of the locations.
Thank you all." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Our itinerary was in exactly the right order, starting with the most 'authentic' camp and working up in quality to finish with Beho Beho. We would really have struggled if we'd gone there first and then moved on to the other camps.
This is our 4th or 5th holiday with Expert Africa and we will keep coming back because of the quality of service and knowledge of the locations.
Thank you all." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs T
Derbyshire
"tanzania 2011"
I visited Tanzania between 15 Sep 2011 and 2 Oct 2011
"we have been on a good number of safaris to many locations in africa. this rates as one of the best we have experienced with very good game viewing, keen and informative guides and excellent accommodation.
based on this experience a return trip to tanzania is on our short list of places to visit
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from this trip we found service to be good and details and travel arrangements accurate" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 16 on a Tanzania safari
based on this experience a return trip to tanzania is on our short list of places to visit
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from this trip we found service to be good and details and travel arrangements accurate" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 16 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Norfolk
"Stunning safari"
I visited Tanzania between 10 Sep 2011 and 23 Sep 2011
"As near perfect as one could expect, and actually more so than we did expect.
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Can't think of any. All transfers went like clockwork. Everybody seemed to be in the right place at the right time and the hotels were wonderful.
As a matter of interest, before we left, I did enquire about hairdriers. Ellie was away, and my enquiry was dealt with by somebody else. My information was that Beho Beho don't have them in the rooms, but actually they do.
I think it would have been helpful to know that absolutely everything is included at both hotels, and there isn't a bill for bar, laundry or other extras on checking out. We could have got away with taking far less if we had appreciated that. We may have been told, but perhaps it should be in capital letters!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
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Can't think of any. All transfers went like clockwork. Everybody seemed to be in the right place at the right time and the hotels were wonderful.
As a matter of interest, before we left, I did enquire about hairdriers. Ellie was away, and my enquiry was dealt with by somebody else. My information was that Beho Beho don't have them in the rooms, but actually they do.
I think it would have been helpful to know that absolutely everything is included at both hotels, and there isn't a bill for bar, laundry or other extras on checking out. We could have got away with taking far less if we had appreciated that. We may have been told, but perhaps it should be in capital letters!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs H & Mr W
Norfolk
"Tanzanian Safari"
I visited Tanzania between 10 Sep 2011 and 21 Sep 2011
"Outstanding - exceeded all expectations.
Right through from booking to when we got home, the organization was faultless and mad the whoel trip very relaxed.
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No. Many thanks for making it a totally memorable trip." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Right through from booking to when we got home, the organization was faultless and mad the whoel trip very relaxed.
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No. Many thanks for making it a totally memorable trip." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Wimborne
"Excellent trip to Tanzania"
I visited Tanzania between 10 Sep 2011 and 21 Sep 2011
"We had a fantastic holiday, everything was in the right place at the right time.
The accommodation was exactly what we were looking for and we found the staff at expert africa listened to our requirement and gave us good advice to make it such a memorable holiday
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Everything was efficient and gave us the upmost confidence regarding our trip" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
The accommodation was exactly what we were looking for and we found the staff at expert africa listened to our requirement and gave us good advice to make it such a memorable holiday
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Everything was efficient and gave us the upmost confidence regarding our trip" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Aberdeen
"A great trip overall"
I visited Rwanda and 3 other countries between 9 Sep 2011 and 27 Sep 2011
"We had expected an itinerary which we only got from our guide on arrival in Ruanda.
We found we had a very long and bumpy trip from Kigali to Nyungwe and from Nyungwe to Kibuye. These were unexpected and not pleasant.
We wondered why we had 4 nights in mountain view lodge rather than 3 nights and last night in Kigali> Most others seemed to do this.
THE PERSON WHO MADE OUR TRIP SPECIAL WAS OUR DRIVER IN RWANDA, AIMABLE. He broke our long journey to Nyungwe with a stop at the National museum. He made our last day in Rwanda special as he suggested we left very early so we could spend time at the Genocide museum before we caught our flight to Zanzibar. He shared his own experiences of the politics of Rwanda and the Genocide. He really looked after us
Overall the trip was great we enjoyed all the primates, Rwanda. Zanzibar and Mafia" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 10 on a Rwanda safari
We found we had a very long and bumpy trip from Kigali to Nyungwe and from Nyungwe to Kibuye. These were unexpected and not pleasant.
We wondered why we had 4 nights in mountain view lodge rather than 3 nights and last night in Kigali> Most others seemed to do this.
THE PERSON WHO MADE OUR TRIP SPECIAL WAS OUR DRIVER IN RWANDA, AIMABLE. He broke our long journey to Nyungwe with a stop at the National museum. He made our last day in Rwanda special as he suggested we left very early so we could spend time at the Genocide museum before we caught our flight to Zanzibar. He shared his own experiences of the politics of Rwanda and the Genocide. He really looked after us
Overall the trip was great we enjoyed all the primates, Rwanda. Zanzibar and Mafia" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 10 on a Rwanda safari
Overall trip
Average
Ms H
Maida Vale
"AMHarris trip to Tanzania"
I visited Tanzania between 3 Sep 2011 and 14 Sep 2011
"Overall half was very satisfactory and I am grateful to Liz for recommending Kwihala, when I had originally been looking at Mwagusi. I have no hesitation in recommending this lovely camp and will be returning there myself next year! Sand Rivers was my choice because friends had stayed there previously but I would have liked a bit more of the "flavour" of the camp in my discussions with Liz as in hindsight I would have preferred to go elsewhere, plus 5 nights there was too long.
I would also have appreciated a very clear "you must get a visa" as opposed to a recommendation to get one - other African airports issue visas on arrival with no trouble and I had thought Dar es Salaam would be the same - how wrong I was. Suggest you beef up your guidance on this point even more!!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
I would also have appreciated a very clear "you must get a visa" as opposed to a recommendation to get one - other African airports issue visas on arrival with no trouble and I had thought Dar es Salaam would be the same - how wrong I was. Suggest you beef up your guidance on this point even more!!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Good
Mr & Mrs H
Hampshire
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I visited Tanzania and 3 other countries between 3 Sep 2011 and 18 Sep 2011
"A great holiday, well organised, we were met at every point, our driver/guide in Rwanda, Sam was very good. The holiday met our requirements and are looking forward to next year.
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Please really emphasis the damp and coldness of the mountains when going to Rwanda to see the gorillas, it is not so much as to what to wear when climbing but how to keep warm in the rooms as everything feels damp, also take a torch as the rooms can get dark as the generators are only on for certain times, can make reading difficult." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 5 on a Tanzania safari
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Please really emphasis the damp and coldness of the mountains when going to Rwanda to see the gorillas, it is not so much as to what to wear when climbing but how to keep warm in the rooms as everything feels damp, also take a torch as the rooms can get dark as the generators are only on for certain times, can make reading difficult." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 5 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms L & Mr DB
Oxshott
"Rwanda and Tanzania"
I visited Zanzibar and 2 other countries between 1 Sep 2011 and 20 Sep 2011
"Generally happy with the whole trip, except for Swahili House
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I do not have any suggestions at present" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I do not have any suggestions at present" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Good
Mr & Mrs F
Harrow
"A full on safari holiday"
I visited Tanzania between 23 Aug 2011 and 9 Sep 2011
"The whole trip worked very well. The organisation was superb. We had no worries or hiccups.
A thoroughly enjoyable holiday with abundant game, birds, great fishing and bush walks in the Selous. We were really very pleased with everything.
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None" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 16 on a Tanzania safari
A thoroughly enjoyable holiday with abundant game, birds, great fishing and bush walks in the Selous. We were really very pleased with everything.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 16 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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Where to stay in Dar es Salaam
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.
