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4.8746 / 5 4.8115 / 5 4.6623 / 5 4.4979 / 5

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Male avatar icon Erik Altink Netherlands flag NL       Visited: May 2009 Reviewed: Jan 12, 2011

20-35 years of age

5 / 5 5 /5

Tanzania is a large country with a lot of beautiful scenery. Every park has it\'s own characteristics and is worth a visit. While many species can be found in multiple parks, combining multiple parks is a great way to see the animals in different surroundings. Arusha National Park has a different climat compared to Serengeti National Park but both are awesome.

Female avatar icon Janice Killion United States flag US       Visited: January 2026 Reviewed: Feb 24, 2026

Email Janice Killion  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Stunning scenery and wildlife, incredibly friendly and open locals

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Traveling to Tanzania fulfilled a lifetime dream. We spent two weeks on safari, waking up early every day to fresh rich coffee and breakfast before heading out for a full day of wildlife viewing. We witnessed it all, sometimes just parked watching lions for an hour or more as they lounged about, played, ate. We saw baby elephants wallowing in mud holes, giraffe sauntering by or eating the tops of trees. We visited local villages and met with the most friendly and welcoming people, ate fresh delicious food at every meal, always served with fresh fruit. Our tour operator was Wildfinder Tours and Safaris, and they took care of everything from our first phone call to boarding our plane home. I would not hesitate to go back. As the saying goes, if you can only have two great vacations in your life, go back to Africa.

Female avatar icon B Zitman Netherlands flag NL       Visited: August 2025 Reviewed: Sep 3, 2025

Email B Zitman  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Very nice wild life and very African country

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Tanzania is a truly beautiful country with breathtaking nature and wildlife. The safaris and landscapes can exceed all expectations – sometimes things turn out even better than you imagined. At the same time, traveling here means embracing a very authentic African experience.

It’s important to be prepared for some challenges along the way. Roads can be rough, and getting a flat tire every now and then is quite normal. Public toilets outside the national parks are often just simple holes in the ground – there’s never toilet paper, so bring your own. Even inside the parks, where “Western-style” toilets are provided, many are poorly maintained.

Another thing to keep in mind is pricing. As a tourist, you will often be asked to pay much more than the local rate. Whether you decide to negotiate or just accept the difference depends on your own comfort level. Ordering food can also be a lesson in patience: a simple lunch might easily take an hour before
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If you prefer to stay fully in the “tourist bubble,” you’ll be more shielded from these aspects. But if you step outside it, you’ll experience both the challenges and the charm of everyday life in Tanzania. Either way, the incredible wildlife and landscapes more than make up for the occasional inconvenience.
Male avatar icon Marc-Etienne Pare Canada flag CA       Visited: June 2025 Reviewed: Jul 23, 2025

Email Marc-Etienne Pare  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Stunning wildlife

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Everything was very nice plan. The nationals parks were all amazing and the food was goods.

Female avatar icon Mary United States flag US       Visited: April 2025 Reviewed: Jun 7, 2025

Email Mary  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Tanzania was the most Magical, Majestic, Amazing trip I’ve ever taken! ( I’ve traveled quite a bit)

5 / 5 5 /5
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So, I had a private tour on my Safari with Now Safari Company! Great to work with ! My safari was the most memorable experience! My Guides name was
Hamisi Abdul. STRONGLY RECOMMEND! He did an amazing job! So knowledgeable, and kind ! We seen so many animals! Elephants within arms reach, 🦁 lion standing outside my door!
1-2 week old baby elephant, 2 baby cub lion's. There was a beautiful leopard within a hour of setting out!
I took a private 4 day tour, that was exciting to see the next nights accommodations at the end of a magical day on our game drives !
I flew over to Zanzibar Island, and stayed 3 great nights ! We also stayed a weekend at a place about 2 hours outside of Dar, it was called the “Overhang “ that was a great place as well !
Food is not the greatest, it’s okay !
I managed to find plenty of good meals.
I never felt uncomfortable or unsafe at any time ! I’m a female, and traveled on my own.
I flew
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I could go on, and on !
It is well worth the long flight from USA to Tanzania Africa, and the cost of the trip! But well worth the money!
It was a trip of a lifetime ❣️❣️🦒🐘🦓🐆🦛 🦁
Female avatar icon Dorit Yaron Israel flag IL       Visited: May 2025 Reviewed: May 18, 2025

Email Dorit Yaron  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The review below is the personal opinion of Dorit Yaron and not that of SafariBookings.

Scenic and unique

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Coming from western culture, Tanzania was definitely a destination unbeknownst to me. First and foremost, the people that I came across were ever so friendly, seemed relaxed and calm and eager to help. They didn’t seem to have “an agenda” which is so common in western culture. Akuna Matata isn’t just a slogan - it’s their way of life! The highlight of my trip was a visit to a local school in Zanzibar in which I got to experience some of the educational culture. It was truly fascinating! Another highlight was the snorkeling experience nearby Mneba Island.
My tour operator - Plex Africa Safari - was very professional, accommodating and knowledgeable.
I would go back any time to experience Tanzania anytime!

Female avatar icon Katariina Broman Finland flag FI       Visited: April 2025 Reviewed: Apr 10, 2025

Email Katariina Broman  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Fell in love with Tanzania

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Tanzania has the most diverse and beautiful nature. The nature sometimes seems out of this world for an european. I cannot recommend enough going to Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater, they are a must see. There wasn't so many tourists because of the low season in April. I would skip the extra Masaai tibe visit on a Safari tour. It was only an hour long, you don't really get to know the culture and they pressure you to buy things from the village. *Another con was the Ramadan. Without an arranged tour it was sometimes hard to find food, especially if you were in a more remote/non-touristic location. Also if you want to party there's nothing special during Ramadan. April wasn't too bad with the rain even tho it is the starting month of the rainy season. Over all people of Tanzania are funny, easy-going and kind, the nature and music are amazing and food is good.

Female avatar icon Deborah United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: February 2025 Reviewed: Mar 30, 2025

Email Deborah  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

2 day safari tarangire and ngorongoro

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We had booked overnight a lodge near the lake but it was flooded so had to send us to alternative. Not their fault but disappointing. The driver was really knowledgeable and helpful but without being in your face. It was very long drive between parks but guess I should have investigated that before we booked. Saw so many different species including rhino's.

Female avatar icon Yasmina Gasperi France flag FR       Visited: February 2025 Reviewed: Mar 26, 2025

Email Yasmina Gasperi  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing

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Thanks to Safari Booking, we were able to find an incredible provider (See Endless Adventures) who organized an incredible 6-day trip to Tanzania (Safari + 1 day on Kilimanjaro). We have no words to describe the incredible adventure we experienced as a family, our two children, aged 5 and 8, and our friends and their children.

The national parks are magnificent, nature in its purest form and in all its splendor. We were able to observe all the animals we dreamed of (especially the Big 5!!) in a breathtaking setting, accompanied by extremely kind and incredibly professional professionals (guides, drivers, hotel staff).

We are avid travelers, but this trip truly left a lasting impression on us!


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Male avatar icon Hem Mathur United States flag US       Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: Mar 21, 2025

Email Hem Mathur  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Beautiful country, people are very friendly, amazing wildlife.

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Ours was a 7 day guided tour by Meru Slopes. We added 2 more days to see the local life in Arusha and nearby tribal villages. It was well worth it. I would highly recommend adding a few days to see the local life and greenery.