Reviews of safaris to Nyerere National Park
721 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Nyerere.
Mr & Mrs L
Cheshire
"Summary"
I visited Tanzania between 31 Dec 2011 and 13 Jan 2012
"Overall, the whole trip, accommodation and people that we met exceeded our expectations.
I was glad that Liz had persuaded me to opt for Pole Pole rather than Kinasi resort. The personal experience that you have with the resorts is invaluable.
A fantastic choice for our honeymoon and wetted our appetite for future adventures in Africa....Thanks very much!!
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First class all round and I would recommend your services to friends and family." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
I was glad that Liz had persuaded me to opt for Pole Pole rather than Kinasi resort. The personal experience that you have with the resorts is invaluable.
A fantastic choice for our honeymoon and wetted our appetite for future adventures in Africa....Thanks very much!!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
First class all round and I would recommend your services to friends and family." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr L
Bishopston
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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 26 Nov 2011 and 13 Dec 2011
"On a whole, the trip was an excellent experience and we enjoyed Tanzania . Hopefully we will return one day!
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It is really difficult to come up with anything substantial.
Information on the camps is comprehensive but maybe a little more about the types of animals which can be encountered and the environment and terrain as well as camp facilities,but this is a small point." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
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It is really difficult to come up with anything substantial.
Information on the camps is comprehensive but maybe a little more about the types of animals which can be encountered and the environment and terrain as well as camp facilities,but this is a small point." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Reading
"A memorable trip"
I visited Tanzania between 17 Nov 2011 and 2 Dec 2011
"Everything worked like clockwork.
We had good flights and the accommodation at Sand Rivers was excellent, particularly when you think how far from civilization we were. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and produced good food. On our safari rides we saw a wide variety of animals, including a leopard, crocodiles, two prides of lions, a herd of buffalo, hippos out of the water, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, elephants, warthogs and many more.
We also saw a wide variety of birds, including Goliath herons, Marabu storks, spoon bills, fish eagles, pelicans and many small birds. We had two trips on the Ruffiji river where we came into close contact with hippos and crocs and had sundowners on the shore at sun set which was magical.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and was willing to spend as much time as we asked at various viewing points. We can strongly recommend leaving the Camp very early and having breakfast on safari.
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No" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
We had good flights and the accommodation at Sand Rivers was excellent, particularly when you think how far from civilization we were. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and produced good food. On our safari rides we saw a wide variety of animals, including a leopard, crocodiles, two prides of lions, a herd of buffalo, hippos out of the water, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, elephants, warthogs and many more.
We also saw a wide variety of birds, including Goliath herons, Marabu storks, spoon bills, fish eagles, pelicans and many small birds. We had two trips on the Ruffiji river where we came into close contact with hippos and crocs and had sundowners on the shore at sun set which was magical.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and was willing to spend as much time as we asked at various viewing points. We can strongly recommend leaving the Camp very early and having breakfast on safari.
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No" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms H & Ms D
UK
"Summary comments"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 1 Nov 2011 and 13 Nov 2011
"It was our first safari and was an amazing experience. We particulary enjoyed the wildlife but also the accommodation and the food as well as the people we met. It was also great to be able to combine a safari with being by the sea and visiting Zanzibar.
Many thanks for a great trip!
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Nothing apart from improving the service at the Swahili House." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Many thanks for a great trip!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Nothing apart from improving the service at the Swahili House." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr P
Maidstone
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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 29 Oct 2011 and 11 Nov 2011
"Despite some of the slightly negative criticisms on the earlier pages we had an excellent holiday. All connections etc worked well, we saw loads of game and birds - which was why we went.
I believe we picked the right game parks - plenty of game but fewer people, which, again, was what we wanted.
Thanks to Expert Africa for helping to make it happen!
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Can't think of anything. We were pleased with the service and information provided.
I've mentioned it before, and I wouldn't want to give the impression that these detracted signicantly from our enjoyment but tetses in Mdonya and the non-availability of walking safaris in Mdonya were slight "hiccups".
Thanks to Liz for all your help." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
I believe we picked the right game parks - plenty of game but fewer people, which, again, was what we wanted.
Thanks to Expert Africa for helping to make it happen!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Can't think of anything. We were pleased with the service and information provided.
I've mentioned it before, and I wouldn't want to give the impression that these detracted signicantly from our enjoyment but tetses in Mdonya and the non-availability of walking safaris in Mdonya were slight "hiccups".
Thanks to Liz for all your help." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr O
France
"Trip to Tanzania/Zanzibar"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 23 Oct 2011 and 6 Nov 2011
"Wonderful trip, nice combination of wild life, beach and culture. The trip organization was perfect and everything worked out very smoothly.
I will not hesitate to book another trip with Expert Africa and I will highly recommend them to my friends.
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We would love to see Madagascar added to your portfolio!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
I will not hesitate to book another trip with Expert Africa and I will highly recommend them to my friends.
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We would love to see Madagascar added to your portfolio!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Surrey
"Ruaha & Selous"
I visited Tanzania between 22 Oct 2011 and 30 Oct 2011
"We really enjoyed the trip - Our fourth visit to Africa and we wondered beforehand whether it could match previous trips - It certainly did.
The contrast between the two parks was stunning and the camps, although quite different in style, had the common thread that the guiding was brilliant.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Perhaps more explanation as to why the specific itineraries have been put together - e.g. Grant's Gazelle programme" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
The contrast between the two parks was stunning and the camps, although quite different in style, had the common thread that the guiding was brilliant.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Perhaps more explanation as to why the specific itineraries have been put together - e.g. Grant's Gazelle programme" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr & Mrs H
UK
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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 13 Oct 2011 and 26 Oct 2011
"This was one of our best African holidays.
Careful planning (thanks to Liz) meant we got exactly the kind of camps and experiences we prefer. Most of the time we had a guide to ourselves - always a bonus!
It is hard to think that we can better this - but I am sure we will try. I am reliving our wonderful holiday completing this feedback
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No" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Careful planning (thanks to Liz) meant we got exactly the kind of camps and experiences we prefer. Most of the time we had a guide to ourselves - always a bonus!
It is hard to think that we can better this - but I am sure we will try. I am reliving our wonderful holiday completing this feedback
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr V
Switzerland
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I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 12 Oct 2011 and 22 Oct 2011
"We had a fantastic trip and were very happy with the advice given by Expert Africa and the way the trip was put together.
All the lodges and hotels were excellent.
All ground transfers and domestic flights worked really well (however, in DAR the car did not have functioning seat belts)
The information material provided was very useful.
We will definitely recommend Expert Africa to our friends and hope to travel with you again one day.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, we were really happy with your service and had a perfect trip! Thank you!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 4 on a Tanzania safari
All the lodges and hotels were excellent.
All ground transfers and domestic flights worked really well (however, in DAR the car did not have functioning seat belts)
The information material provided was very useful.
We will definitely recommend Expert Africa to our friends and hope to travel with you again one day.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, we were really happy with your service and had a perfect trip! Thank you!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 4 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr L & Ms B
Suffolk
"An absolutely wonderful, memorable holdiay"
I visited Tanzania between 11 Oct 2011 and 23 Oct 2011
"We had a truly wonderful time. We loved everywhere we stayed and were grateful that we had been guided to just the kind of places we liked.
Quite a few of the people we met were 'old safari hands' and without exception, they said that we could not have chosen better places to visit for our first trip to Tanzania, to get a slice of the 'real' safari experience.
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Probably one of the most efficient and easy holiday companies we have dealt with. We had left things to the very last minute and despite this, the team was unfazed and helpful.
Would definitely use Expert Africa again. Also competitively priced." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Quite a few of the people we met were 'old safari hands' and without exception, they said that we could not have chosen better places to visit for our first trip to Tanzania, to get a slice of the 'real' safari experience.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Probably one of the most efficient and easy holiday companies we have dealt with. We had left things to the very last minute and despite this, the team was unfazed and helpful.
Would definitely use Expert Africa again. Also competitively priced." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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Our suggestions for safari camps in Nyerere National Park
Impala Camp
Impala Camp is a comfortable, excellent-value camp with colourful tented rooms raised on platforms, good guiding and tasty food.
Lake Manze Camp
Lake Manze Camp is a rustic, lakeside bushcamp in Nyerere National Park that offers a great wilderness experience and doesn’t cost the earth.
Beho Beho
Beho Beho is one of the best camps we work with in Africa, with gracious hosts, fantastic food and most importantly, excellent guiding.
Siwandu
Siwandu is a luxurious and smoothly run camp with beautiful rooms and superb service offering great views over Lake Nzerakera.
Sand Rivers Camp
The stylishly put together Sand Rivers has an outstanding reputation, with a wonderful location on the Rufiji River and great guides.
Beho Beho Tree-house
Beho Beho Treehouse is a satellite tree platform for just one couple, managed by Beho Beho and ideal as a one-night honeymoon retreat
Impala fly-camping
While you're staying at Impala Camp in Nyerere National Park, you can enjoy a few nights' fly-camping in the heart of the bush.
Rufiji River Camp
Rufiji River Camp has a lovely location right on the edge of the Rufiji River and while not luxurious, it is one of the lowest-cost camps in the park.
Sand Rivers fly-camp
Sand Rivers fly-camping safaris in Tanzania's Nyerere National Park operate out of Sand Rivers Camp, on the Rufiji River.
Roho ya Selous
Roho ya Selous is a smart tented camp on the west side of lake Nzerakera, close to the park’s best wildlife-viewing areas.
Beho Beho Bailey's Banda
Bailey's Banda at Beho Beho is a luxurious safari lodge in Nyerere National Park which can be booked exclusively for you and your party.
Rufiji River fly-camp
Fly-camping trips can be organised from Rufiji River Camp in Tanzania's Nyerere National Park
Kiba Point
Kiba Point is the private sister camp of Sand Rivers, available on an exclusive basis, with its own private drivers and staff.
Mivumo River Lodge
Mivumo River Lodge is Serena's main lodge in the Selous. Although comfortable, the windows and air-conditioning dispel any wilderness feel.
