343 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Dar es Salaam.
Dr M
Oakham
"June in Southern Tanzania"
I visited Tanzania between 4 Jun 2011 and 14 Jun 2011
"We enjoyed visiting two new locations and thought both the camps were excellent. We were treated to (too much) delicious food and excellent guiding. The landscape at both locations was very beautiful. If we had any disappointment it was that the animal action was a bit predictable, in as much as we didn't have too much of the excitement of predator-prey interations we have experienced on some previous trips.
In Selous at least this was probably partly due to the still abundant water supply and lush vegetation, making some of the game a bit elusive. We also noticed that quite a few of the animals in both locations were still very wary of any vehicles. We were really pleased that we chose Oyster Bay for our last night - it was a delightful and gourmet end to the trip.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really - you already do a pretty good job and we recommend you to anyone who want a good introduction to or advice on travelling in sub-Saharan Africa." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
In Selous at least this was probably partly due to the still abundant water supply and lush vegetation, making some of the game a bit elusive. We also noticed that quite a few of the animals in both locations were still very wary of any vehicles. We were really pleased that we chose Oyster Bay for our last night - it was a delightful and gourmet end to the trip.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really - you already do a pretty good job and we recommend you to anyone who want a good introduction to or advice on travelling in sub-Saharan Africa." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Westerham
"Fantastic Trip"
I visited Tanzania between 13 Feb 2011 and 27 Feb 2011
"From the transfer from the international terminal to the domestic terminal and then our safe delivery to catch the BA flight home . everything went like clockwork. Havind been twice to Tanzania before , the trip certainly lived up to expectations .
We were meet at Arusha by our guide /driver Jackson who looked after us for 8 days. At all times he was absolutely excellent . Endlessly cheerful, he did his utmost to fill our game viewing desires. The vehicle was cleaned after every day and with the amount of mud we collected in and out that was no mean feat. Somedays we out practically out from dawn til dusk , always looking for the next sighting. Tea ,drinks and lunch stops he took in his stride , putting out the tables and chairs in some fantastic locations
Many thanks to Claire for all her advice and planning the trip for us.
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It was our eight trip with Expert Africa and everything as usual was immaculate" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
We were meet at Arusha by our guide /driver Jackson who looked after us for 8 days. At all times he was absolutely excellent . Endlessly cheerful, he did his utmost to fill our game viewing desires. The vehicle was cleaned after every day and with the amount of mud we collected in and out that was no mean feat. Somedays we out practically out from dawn til dusk , always looking for the next sighting. Tea ,drinks and lunch stops he took in his stride , putting out the tables and chairs in some fantastic locations
Many thanks to Claire for all her advice and planning the trip for us.
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It was our eight trip with Expert Africa and everything as usual was immaculate" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Petersfiel
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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 5 Feb 2011 and 1 Mar 2011
"Claire Scott organised us our third trip with expert Africa and all have been fantastic
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As far as we are concerned our trips have been perfection." Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 17 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
As far as we are concerned our trips have been perfection." Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 17 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs LB
Alderney
"One of our best holidays"
I visited Tanzania between 22 Jan 2011 and 1 Feb 2011
"We love Africa and this holiday exceeded expectations.
We saw a lot of wildlife, lions every day, and without exception everyone we met was welcoming and eager to give us a good time. We thought we saw more wildlife at Selous Safari but at Beho Beho there were lots of new experiences for us. What was good was that we saw very few other vehicles when on our game drives, it was not like the Serengeti or Ngorongoro where there are often 20 vehicles around one lion!
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We have now used Expert Africa 3 times - Namibia, Botswana and now Tanzania - and can't fault you for your efficiency and helpfulness. Am now looking at your new brochure for ideas for our next triop to Africa!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
We saw a lot of wildlife, lions every day, and without exception everyone we met was welcoming and eager to give us a good time. We thought we saw more wildlife at Selous Safari but at Beho Beho there were lots of new experiences for us. What was good was that we saw very few other vehicles when on our game drives, it was not like the Serengeti or Ngorongoro where there are often 20 vehicles around one lion!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We have now used Expert Africa 3 times - Namibia, Botswana and now Tanzania - and can't fault you for your efficiency and helpfulness. Am now looking at your new brochure for ideas for our next triop to Africa!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
CGRASSBY
Australia
"Holiday overall"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 12 Jan 2011 and 22 Jan 2011
"North East Zanzibar good location for Matemwe but nothing else.
Onec you leave the main the road is terrible, so it it quite a process to get to the snorkelling.
Would stay in the South next time." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 4 on a Tanzania safari
Onec you leave the main the road is terrible, so it it quite a process to get to the snorkelling.
Would stay in the South next time." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 4 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs O
Somerset
"A First Tanzania Safari"
I visited Tanzania between 8 Jan 2011 and 21 Jan 2011
"I suspect our main problem is having been spoiled by too many Botswana holidays. Tanzania was quite beautiful; 2 of the camps were pretty well spot on as advertised but choosing Manze was our mistake and made against Liz's advice. Overall, the bird and game sightings were excellent, bearing in mind it should have been wet with lush vegetation. In effect the Selous and Ruaha were having a mini dry season and we benefitted greatly from it, albeit with some pretty savage humidity at times.
We were privileged in having Kwihala and Beho Beho totally to ourselves and were looked after royally in both camps. Both delivered top notch guiding and everything that there was to see, we saw. We were a little disappointed in the park rules for Ruaha and the impact that nearby shooting in Selous and poaching in both reserves is having on game and bird behaviour. Unusually I collected a small portfolio of photos of damaged animals. Coastal is a bit chaotic and BA really needs to review the standard and scheduling of catering on the return flight from Dar.
On balance we had yet another great holiday thanks to Liz and Expert Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
In respect of this holiday, the information on Kwihala will need a major update after the move and improvements this spring and I suggest potential clients should be told of the off road and driving in the dark restrictions that are imposed in Ruaha.
Coastal's 'flexible' scheduling may also need to be considered for clients with tight schedules." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
We were privileged in having Kwihala and Beho Beho totally to ourselves and were looked after royally in both camps. Both delivered top notch guiding and everything that there was to see, we saw. We were a little disappointed in the park rules for Ruaha and the impact that nearby shooting in Selous and poaching in both reserves is having on game and bird behaviour. Unusually I collected a small portfolio of photos of damaged animals. Coastal is a bit chaotic and BA really needs to review the standard and scheduling of catering on the return flight from Dar.
On balance we had yet another great holiday thanks to Liz and Expert Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
In respect of this holiday, the information on Kwihala will need a major update after the move and improvements this spring and I suggest potential clients should be told of the off road and driving in the dark restrictions that are imposed in Ruaha.
Coastal's 'flexible' scheduling may also need to be considered for clients with tight schedules." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Good
Mrs S & Family
UK
""
I visited Tanzania between 13 Dec 2010 and 28 Dec 2010
"great time had by all. would recommend.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
no" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
no" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Cornwall
"Second time around"
I visited Tanzania between 4 Dec 2010 and 14 Dec 2010
"Yet again an excellent Africa trip.
We have yet to be disappointed with any of our trips, we do our research and choose our agents carefully, and have again been pleased with Expert Africa. Thus trip was arranged with short notice and no hitches.
The allocation of a trip advisor as "one port of call" is what we expect and the fact that there is a team of other experts to assist is also vital in our choice of agents - both these points were met and we would not hesitate to contact them for future trips.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
We have yet to be disappointed with any of our trips, we do our research and choose our agents carefully, and have again been pleased with Expert Africa. Thus trip was arranged with short notice and no hitches.
The allocation of a trip advisor as "one port of call" is what we expect and the fact that there is a team of other experts to assist is also vital in our choice of agents - both these points were met and we would not hesitate to contact them for future trips.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Oman
"some excellent some not"
I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 12 Nov 2010 and 20 Nov 2010
"Zanzibar was lovely, getting there and back had its downsides.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Dont send people to Dar hotel." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Dont send people to Dar hotel." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Good
Dr M & Dr S
Middlesex
"Selous and Ruaha 10day safari Nov 2010"
I visited Tanzania between 4 Nov 2010 and 14 Nov 2010
"We had a great trip to Selous and Ruaha which was well reccommended and organised by Liz.
Ruaha has made it into our top 5 parks now and is definately my favorite within Tanzaina. Selous unfortunately was a bit of a dissapointment as there is a so much more potential there, both in the management of the game reserve and the lake manze camp set-up.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
just one little thing... a reminder for when we have to pay off the final balance would be great... this is the second time i have forgotten!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Ruaha has made it into our top 5 parks now and is definately my favorite within Tanzaina. Selous unfortunately was a bit of a dissapointment as there is a so much more potential there, both in the management of the game reserve and the lake manze camp set-up.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
just one little thing... a reminder for when we have to pay off the final balance would be great... this is the second time i have forgotten!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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