Our experience with Tanzania Specialist has been great and unforgettable. An incredible trip, well organized and attention was paid to every detail during our whole stay. The conditions agreed upon... See more
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Reply from Tanzania Specialist
First of all, let me say that the trip itself was fantastic. The safari, hotels, and food were all five-star. Our guide, Calvin, was exceptional and always seemed to be in the right place at the right time to make sure we had the best experience possible.
Unfortunately, the administrative side of the trip has been a nightmare.
Two different couples in our group were each charged $633 for a nighttime game drive that neither couple requested or took part in. In one case, the couple simply asked about the game drive and how much it would cost. Two days later, they were charged $633. The invoice did not clearly identify what the charge was for, so they assumed it was the final payment for the trip and paid it.
We traveled in June, and it is now August. They are still trying to get their money back for a service they never requested and never received.
What makes the situation even more concerning is that, at one point, a Tanzania Specialist representative told one of the couples that their money would not be refunded unless they removed their negative review.
That is extremely disappointing and not the way a reputable travel company should handle a billing mistake. The safari experience itself was outstanding, and I would have no hesitation recommending the guides, accommodations, and overall safari experience. However, the administrative and customer-service issues have seriously taken away from what should have been an exceptional experience from beginning to end.
I hope Tanzania Specialist addresses these issues and improves its billing and customer-service practices. Customers should not have to fight for months to receive a refund for a service they never requested or received.

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Our safari with Tanzania Specialist was a truly wonderful experience from start to finish. Our travel consultant Diana was extremely responsive and helpful. The itinerary and information she provided covered all of our queries. The standard of accommodation provided was very high. Every staff member we met was a credit to the company.
Our guide and driver, Fred was fantastic. He was a very experienced safari guide, getting us to the right place at the right time and sharing facts and stories with us. He was also a brilliant, very safe driver. Everything was extremely well organised and coordinated. Fred made sure we were relaxed and comfortable throughout our safari and we had a 5-star experience we will remember forever.

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"Excellent experience and program. I especially commend the safari guide, but also everything related to the accommodation and the extremely kind staff at every accommodation, who were constantly available. The only small complaint is the lack of information that the flight from Arusha to Zanzibar was changed to depart from Kilimanjaro, and the fact that I had to be separated from my two minor daughters, who left on one flight while I arrived two hours later on another flight, which is not pleasant when you're quite far from home."

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Our driver Haji was great! He had so much knowledge about the animals and Tanzania! 10/10 would recommend.
The planning process was a bit protracted since we hat lots of changes last minute. Our consultant managed that mostly great but there were some small changes that even though I mentioned them to the consultant, they were not incorporated and when I asked about that the answer was that I sent loads of other changes as well and that I should’ve double checked before paying. Which, in my opinion, for a price of almost 5000€ per person should not be the case for such a small asjustment of changing full board to half board, also since we mentioned that a bunch of times before for other accommodations.
Other than that it was good.

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During planning stages of our trip, our Representative - Joseline, was informative and prompt with communication and answered all questions honestly.
During the trip, we had no worries - everything was planned for us and transportation was smooth- no delays!
Tanzania Specialist was efficient and we would highly recommend their services.

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The trip was organized and most of the places we stayed were nice. The migration camp could have been closer to the Mara River crossing. Staff and guide were very nice. Just know the drives are long, hot, bumpy and dusty.

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We have wanted to do a safari for a long time and booked Tanzania Specialist for our honeymoon - we had an incredible time. Everything ran incredibly smoothly from pick up at the airport to drop off for our next flight. The accommodation was fabulous (we stayed at Arusha Villa, Manyara’s Secret and Kiriche Camp). The food at Manyara’s Secret was incredible and very good at Arusha Villa. Kiriche’s camp had incredible views and very attentive staff - each hotel made extra effort to make our honeymoon even more special.
We spent our safari in Arusha, Manyara, Serengeti and the Ngorongoro crater - we saw so many animals including the big five and learned huge amounts from our knowledgeable and kind safari guide/driver, Stanford. Stanford kept us up to date with our itineraries and made thoughtful changes to his route during the safari to ensure we got the best chance to see the animals we were most desperate to see. He was extremely organised and made sure we had everything we needed each day and was happy to make changes based on our preferences.
When we encountered a problem with our ongoing travel following our safari (unrelated to Tanzania Specialist), Stanford contacted airport staff for us to make sure we were able to get the issue sorted and made sure this was followed up when we arrived at the airport. He even texted us the day after to check we’d had no problems. Absolutely brilliant time. Thank you so much Stanford.
Tanzania Specialist themselves were very responsive over email and answered our queries quickly. The only slight downfall was transparency on pricing - when we were initially looking at booking additional activities we were given a price only to be told later that those prices were wrong and were actually significantly higher. Additionally, 3-4 weeks before we were due to depart for our safari, I received an email from Tanzania Specialist requesting an additional payment of 4% of our total safari cost to support with increases in fuel prices. Due to the last minute nature of this request and the fact that the surcharge was a percentage of our entire safari (rather than just the fuel part), we queried this. After querying, we were told that the surcharge was not mandatory however the initial email included an invoice and very much gave the impression that we would have to pay over £300 extra. I felt like the communication here could have been better as it is very difficult to budget for a trip when there are last minute price changes (bearing in mind we booked this back in 2025).
Apart from this blip before the safari, our experience was brilliant.

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We had an absolutely amazing experience with Tanzania Specialist from start to finish! Our Tanzania trip was truly unforgettable, and a huge part of that was the outstanding service and support we received from the entire Tanzania Specialist team.
A very special thank you to our travel consultant, Raposhi Olosotu, who was exceptional throughout the entire planning process. We planned our trip within a relatively short six-week timeframe, and Raposhi made the entire process feel effortless. He worked with me closely for nearly a month, patiently modifying and fine-tuning our itinerary until it matched exactly what our family wanted. He was incredibly responsive, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested in understanding what we were looking for.
Raposhi also provided excellent recommendations for our lodges and accommodations, which turned out to be some of the highlights of our trip. His knowledge and recommendations made a huge difference in creating an itinerary that was not only exciting but also comfortable and perfectly suited to our family. Even with the relatively short planning timeline, he never made us feel rushed or pressured. He was always available to answer questions, make changes, and offer thoughtful suggestions. His professionalism, patience, responsiveness, and attention to detail were truly exceptional. We felt that he genuinely cared about making our trip special, and he delivered far beyond our expectations.
Our safari guide and driver, Remi Mollel, was equally outstanding. Remi was extremely knowledgeable about the national parks, wildlife, animal behavior, and the best locations to find the action. His experience and knowledge made a huge difference throughout our safari in Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
One of the most impressive examples was when we had only one day in the Northern Serengeti and really wanted to see the wildebeest migration and river crossings. Remi knew exactly where to take us and positioned us in the right areas at the right time. Incredibly, we were able to witness two river crossings within about two hours! It was one of the most spectacular and memorable experiences of our entire trip.
Remi was also an excellent driver—observant, professional, and always focused on giving us the best possible safari experience. He clearly knew the parks extremely well and had an incredible ability to anticipate where the wildlife would be. We could not have asked for a better guide.
We would also like to give special recognition to Riziki Cliford, our contact person during the safari. When we decided at the last minute that we wanted to change our itinerary so that we could travel to the Northern Serengeti to experience the migration and river crossings, Riziki went above and beyond to make it happen. She was incredibly helpful, responsive, and resourceful in arranging the last-minute changes. Her assistance allowed us to experience something that became one of the absolute highlights of our trip. We truly appreciated having someone so dependable and helpful available to us during the safari.
What impressed us most was how smoothly everything came together. From airport transfers and accommodations to game drives, domestic flights, and even last-minute itinerary changes, Tanzania Specialist handled everything professionally.
Raposhi, Remi, Riziki, and all the wonderful lodge and resort staff deserve special recognition for making our trip so extraordinary. Their knowledge, professionalism, responsiveness, warmth, and genuine commitment to giving us the best possible experience made a tremendous difference.
This was a very special family trip that we will remember for the rest of our lives. We are extremely grateful to Tanzania Specialist and the entire team for making it such an incredible experience.
We highly recommend Tanzania Specialist to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania. If you are planning a trip, ask for Raposhi Olosotu—you will be in excellent hands! And if you are lucky enough to have Remi Mollel as your guide, you are in for an exceptional safari experience.

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Wonderful company to work with. Fair pricing, great guides! ANDREW & PETER you guys MADE our trip unforgettable. Asante Sana kakas!

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From the moment we made the booking until we were dropped off at the airport for our departure, everything was perfect. The assistance via email, the kindness of all the staff on location, our guide, the safaris, the lodges and the camp — everything was even better than we could have expected. Congratulations on your professionalism and outstanding customer care!

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Tanzania Specialist delivered exactly what it promised and more. The itinerary was great, the guides were knowledgeable and personable, the lodges ranged from super charming to luxurious. Also, we had maximum flexibility versus any of the available group tours. The trip created a lifelong memory for our family.

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Tanzania Specialist put together a really great package that did everything we wanted and more, all while being at a really good price. We stayed at five different accomodation throughout the trip and all of them were amazing. The drivers (safari guide and transfers) were really polite and helpful. I would recommend Tanzania Specialist for Safari holidays.

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Everything was well executed by Tanzania Specialist. From moment of arrival airport pickup to departure -- the accommodations and the game drives. Got to see almost all the animals and creatures we wanted to see during the safari. The accommodations in Zanzibar was the perfect ending to the 2-week adventure.

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We were really surprised how smoothly the logistics went. For example we had a pre-safari info meeting upon arrival, and a Zanzibar arrival info meeting as well, which we didnt expect. In addition, our hotels were really great, especially Baobab Central. Fabulous! Pick ups were always on time and the drivers drove safely. Opportunities for improvement would be for the safari driver to have some basic tools on hand in case of a jeep break down. Essential when in the remote safari landscape. Would recommend this company to friends and family.

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The drivers got me from point to point, but don't expect anyone to think! I was dropped at the ferry with no ticket and 40 pounds of bags. Traveling as a solo senior, Tanzania Specialist offered me no assistance and left me in a dangerous position trying to navigate this busy ferry system on my own. They also forgot to pick me up at the airport when I flew into the country. Very frightening.

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We had a great time on our safari! We were able to see the Big 5, the wildebeest crossing, and so much more. I think the trip planners should communicate more with their guides in the field, because our guide kept saying the format of our trip wasn't the best, but we just went with what the planners said would be best. I wish we had stayed in fewer places for longer periods. All of our excursions went well and our transportation was always prompt!

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Great experience, it was probably the best trip we have done
The whole team was very helpful, professional, and kind.
Our Kilimanjaro guides and the team were great. Especially Jeffrey, who kept on checking in on us later on as well, which was very sweet of him.
The biggest shout out to Hagai. We feel very lucky for having met him. He is such a kind person, so eager to share his knowledge. Really, an amazing guide! Also here, a big testament to the safari team - everyone is looking out for each other and helping out, always in a good mood. This creates a fantastic atmosphere for the visitors.

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Fantastic safari! From the outset, the TS Team were very helpful in shaping our itinerary, and our guide, Wilfred, was brilliant! Very friendly company, with great staff and the great knowledge. We saw loads. Thank you.

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