Tanzania Reviews

Review 1

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

The fantastic wildlife and scenery. The tour crew were excellent too and added to the enjoyment of the holiday.

What did you think of your tour leader?

He did well.

Reviewed by Anne Kelman who travelled in October 2011 on the East Africa Safari trip

Review 2

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Living with a group of 11 to 21 people whom I had not met before, building friendships which will last a lifetime

What did you think of your tour leader?

Excellent could not have been better. Informative and helpful

Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?

Yes, we were encourage to buy from local people and support local economies

Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?

Not as much as I wanted but given the itinary and the time availabe we did the best we could

What advice would you give to other travellers?

Don't panic about camping. I have not slept under canvas for the best part of 40 years and I found it easy.

Reviewed by Paul Bullous who travelled in July 2010 on the African Wanderer - Southbound trip

Review 3

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Living with a group of 11 to 21 people whom I had not met before, building friendships which will last a lifetime

What did you think of your tour leader?

Excellent could not have been better. Informative and helpful

Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?

Yes, we were encourage to buy from local people and support local economies

Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?

Not as much as I wanted but given the itinary and the time availabe we did the best we could

What advice would you give to other travellers?

Don't panic about camping. I have not slept under canvas for the best part of 40 years and I found it easy.

Reviewed by Paul Bullous who travelled in July 2010 on the African Wanderer - Southbound trip

Review 4

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Orphanage and masa mara

What did you think of your tour leader?

Excellent

Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?

yes - lots

Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?

Yes!!!

What advice would you give to other travellers?

Read kit list carefully. Cover up in evening to protect from bites

Reviewed by Katherine Kennon who travelled in July 2010 on the East Africa Safari trip

Review 5

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

My favorite day was the hike to Maundi Crater on Killimanjaro. The game drives were spectacular, but it was nice to get out and be active.

What did you think of your tour leader?

Justin was a wonderful tour leader.

Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?

Yes, but I would have liked to have spent more time outside of the safari vehicle.

What advice would you give to other travellers?

Bring light weight clothes and mosquito nets of your own, and spend some time studying Swahili before you get there.

Reviewed by Sharon Michael who travelled in October 2009 on the The Road to Zanzibar trip

Review 6

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Seeing the huge variety of animals including getting up close with some Lions and a troop of elephants. There was just so many animals.

What did you think of your tour leader?

This tour had 2 jeeps with a driver each, plus a cook and helper.. All were nice to talk to, helped setting up and putting down and going that extra step when needed. They did however keep themselves distant from the group but this seemed to be the same with all the tour groups in the area. Food was nicely prepared by the cook!

Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?

There was plenty of local people being employed, 4 people were with us on our trip, and lots of people helping out through the trip such as security, helpers with the luggage and the people at the camps.

Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?

More into the natural side of the country. We covered large areas and didn't have a huge amount to do in towns and villages along the way.

What advice would you give to other travellers?

Make sure you have plenty of batteries for your camera as their isn't a huge amount of plugs at the camp sites.

Reviewed by Roger Palmer who travelled in October 2006 on the Tanzania Explorer Safari trip

Tanzania Forum Feedback

East Africa Safari - Packing

Submitted by CassyJ on Wed, 29/04/2009 - 00:41

I'm going on the East Africa Safari tour on June 13, 2009 and was wondering about what I should pack...mainly based on the weather. I'm not sure how hot / cold it will be - particularly at night which will dictate the type of sleeping bag I purchase / clothes I bring. Also I vaguely recall reading something about not bring suitcases with frames / wheels etc. Can you please give me some idea of the guidelines for a suitable "bag". Any other suggestions about what to take would be appreciated. Thankyou.

departure guarantee

Submitted by dakgrl on Wed, 22/04/2009 - 19:03

It seems this is the only travel company I have found that does not guarantee departure when you book. It seems ashame because I can not imagine that you dont loose some customers because of this. That is usually what a deposit is for. I myself am hesitant. I probably would go w/ a diff. company because of this, although I have not found an itinerary I like better. I do not want to make all the preparations to end up not going. Especially only 2 months prior. Why don't they atleast decide sooner? Have they ever considered changing this? Just like I am postponing booking- im sure others are doing the same- so there could be several people that want to go- but dont book because they see that nobody else has. Just some feedback to consider.

Safari & Maasai Experience

Submitted by dakgrl on Wed, 15/04/2009 - 14:11

Is anyone going on this trip?

Tanzania

Submitted by maggie-mac on Fri, 10/04/2009 - 23:43

I am planning on going to Tanzania and Ethiopia in 2010 and need to decide when. Currently I am thinking of either April or Sept/October. I understand that Sept is great for Ethiopia but I really want to maximise opportunities to see wildlife in Tanzania and am wondering if April would be better than October? Your advice would be appreciated!