Tanzania: reviews from our travellers

"My trip was everything I hoped it would be, I felt well prepared by Expert Africa, ( thank you), there were no unexpected surprises or costs. Fortunately, all members of the group were healthy and great to be with.

Tanzanian people are lovely and very desirous of Tanzania being a tourism destination. Very impressed with the staff, in particular the guides in both camps ( very knowledgeable and educational). All support staff were helpful and delightful." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari

"My overall experience was excellent.

The only thing I wished for was that we would have had a guide and a driver in the safari truck in Kigelia Camp. But Elli did his best to fill in what he could and we still had a good experience.

I have dreamed of coming to see the animals all my life and I wasn't disappointed in any way." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari

"Perfect.

Everything worked perfectly - the hotel in Dar es Salaam, the connections to the interior and back.

The parks were excellent, the lodges were wonderful, the people were a real joy." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari

"This was truly the best trip we have ever taken.

I've never actually used a "travel agent" before but Expert Africa is different. Olivia was amazing in her suggestions and the itinerary that was planned. She was responsive at all times and connected with us throughout the period leading up to our trip.

Will definitely use Expert Africa again!!!" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari

"Our trip was a truly fantastic and we would highly recommend it and Expert Africa to others.

The itinerary worked very well for us. We were met as we were told we would be - in each place and on time.

The choices of accommodation were spectacular, as was the food and service.

And the animals did not disappoint!

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

We would highly recommend Expert Africa. Our dealings with Maruska made our life so much better and she put together a marvellous plan." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari

"Everything was seamless! All transfers went off without a hitch, whether by land or air. Having someone from Coastal Aviation walk us through our arrival in KJO international airport to the domestic terminal and through all the security points was so reassuring.

This was our first safari, so we didn't know what to expect on either service or accommodations. We needn't have worried as everything was just super! This will be a hard act to follow for any future agents." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 15 on a Tanzania safari

"Fantastic experience
We had a wonderful time - saw lots of animals
Everything set up appropriately for myself and my grand daughter" Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari

"I went to three bases in 13 days and it felt like I’d been away a month
It was brilliant from start to finish
Expert Africa organised everything and it worked like clockwork

It was early season just after the rains and lodges were quiet
The wildlife sightings were great as was the scuba diving in the Indian Ocean" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari

"Overall it surpassed expectations.

Would love to return in the future maybe to view the Crossings.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No" Read full review: 26 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari

"Our information and discourse was always with Maruska who was meticulous, knowledgeable and detailed in the planning with regard to our trip. We cannot thank her enough for the planning that was executed flawlessly, that reduced the anxiety of the multitude of transfer and connection flights that occurred within our itinerary.

The execution on the ground and air by the operators was flawless and any oddities that occurred were developments that could not be predicted by Expert Africa or their employees. Updates are required by direct observation and on site verification. We hope that we have provided them for you in this review in an objective manner that is factual without any bias or drama. Of course, there are always two sides to a story and after submission of our comments to any of the operators, if there is a discrepancy of the events that occurred, we are happy to respond or reply in kind. Our comments are also documented by photos of the elephants on the walkways and streets near the Vic Falls Hotel and in the case of the excessive call to prayer by the Imam near the Machweo hotel, we have a live, timed recording to document this annoyance.

Otherwise, it would be hard to improve upon the suggestion of camps recommended by Maruska in the Kalahari or Zambia for the quality of service and most importantly, for the wildlife that was observed.

We think we are seasoned travelers and it is not often that we would ever lavish such praise upon a an individual or company that helped us so much with the arrangements but Expert Africa and Maruska are to be commended. So please accept our sincerest thanks for an itinerary well planned and executed. If Maruska can put in the time and effort to plan this trip, we can certainly take the time and effort to evaluate in kind. Thank you.

Greg & Kathy

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: We never looked at brochures, website or general literature etc. from Expert Africa. Perhaps we missed something. I think we have already given our suggestions in this extensive evaluation process on how to improve such trips. Fortunately, there was not much need for that." Read full review: 36 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari