Safaris Tanzania Reviews

“We booked directly with Safaris Tanzania after reading their anti-broker positioning and comparing prices. The transparency was remarkable — every other operator we contacted quoted us 25-35% higher. Kassim answered every WhatsApp message personally, within hours. The safari itself was extraordinary. Four nights in the Serengeti, two at Ngorongoro. Our guide, Shabani, had been with Safaris Tanzania for 14 years. He knew exactly where the lions were, exactly when the hippos emerged from the water. We saw all Big Five in the first three days.”

“Booked the 8-day family safari with our children aged 9 and 12. The Junior Ranger programme was a masterstroke — they came back from this trip with genuine enthusiasm for wildlife tracking. Our guide Hassan had a gift for explaining animal behaviour in ways that held the children's attention. The logistics were seamless: every pickup, every transfer, every meal was exactly where and when Kassim said it would be. We've used three other safari operators across Kenya and Tanzania. This was the best.”

“I am a wildlife photographer who has been to Tanzania eleven times. I booked Safaris Tanzania after my usual operator became unavailable for October. I was prepared for a standard safari experience. What I got was something considerably more refined. The vehicle — a custom Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and bean bag mounts — was better equipped than any I had used through the big operators. Shabani understood photography positioning precisely: he would position the vehicle at exactly the right angle and distance for the morning light. I filled three memory cards in four days.”

“We were two couples travelling together. The 7-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro itinerary was perfectly paced — not rushed, not slow. The tented camps Safaris Tanzania uses are not luxury but they are comfortable, clean, and the staff are genuinely warm. What stands out is the directness of the communication: Kassim replied to our initial enquiry within 40 minutes. He answered every question without either hard-selling or being vague. When one of our party had a medical issue on day 3, Kassim arranged a same-day consultation with a clinic in Karatu within 90 minutes of being notified.”

“I've been guiding clients through European museums for 20 years. I know when someone is doing their job properly and when they are doing something exceptional. Safaris Tanzania does something exceptional. The depth of knowledge — not just wildlife but geological history, the politics of Tanzania's national parks, the economics of conservation — was on another level. Our guide Mohammed had a degree in ecology and it showed. This was the best wildlife experience I have had, and I've been to Botswana, South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, and Namibia.”

“We did the 5-day Mikumi and Ngorongoro budget safari. I was prepared for something basic given the price. Instead, we had a private Land Cruiser, a certified guide, all park fees included, and accommodation that was genuinely comfortable. The Serengeti floor day at Ngorongoro produced a black rhino sighting within 40 minutes of entering the crater. The value here is remarkable — I have no idea how they deliver this quality at this price point.”