Tanzania Specialist
- Located In:
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Netherlands
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- SGR, Calamiteitenfonds & ANVR
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $4,975 to $9,950 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Wim Jansen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An outstanding touroperator with their own office and very helpful staff in Arusha, Tanzania.
Tanzania Specialist the right choice for a trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar:
With my wife and daughter booked a trip with Tanzania Specialist for a 15 day trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar. The choice fell on them not only because of a wonderful trip that they had put together for us, but as an extra plus as the only tour operator having their own office in Arusha with employees and own vehicles and guides.
This choice turned out to be very justified afterwards.
Left last June and I can confirm that this was a great beautiful trip. With our guide Glory beautiful safaris in Tanzania made. Great accommodations and beautiful lodges including the Sound of Silence. We enjoyed the vast nature and the many species of game and birds.
Also the resort In Zanzibar, Next Paradise was great!
But during the trip in Tanzania, an accident happened to me. At the entrance to the Serengeti National Park, I stumbled into a building and landed with a hard blow against a point of a stone building, resulting in a large massive bleeding head wound.
Thanks to the resolute action of our guide, the bleeding could be stopped somewhat and she drove us with great urgency in 30 minutes to the nearest medical post. There the wound was sewn (provisionally) closed. For further medical treatment I had to go to a hospital in Arusha. And that's where the great support of the employees of the Tanzania Specialist office in Arusha begins.
They arranged a flight for the three of us from the Serona Airstrip Serengeti to Arusha. There we were met by a driver from Tanzania Specialist who took us to the hospital. There we were met by another employee who helped us throughout the day until 11 pm in the evening with arranging the various investigations and the payments thereof.
In the evening I was successfully operated on there and we were able to leave the hospital at about 11 o'clock the next day. In the meantime, a hotel was arranged for us for the day of dismissal to recover. Because we were fortunate to be able to continue the trip, Tanzania Specialist booked another flight from Arusha Airport to the Serona Airstrip Sergenti for the next morning.
Also that day we were taken by the driver to the airport in Arusha who also arranged all the formalities for us. When we arrived in Serengeti, our guide was already waiting for us and we could resume our journey!
It is unbelievable how much was arranged for us and how we were supported.
We are very grateful to Tanzania Specialist and their staff for that. Without them, things would have looked different for us. For us, Tanzania Specialist is the only tour operator where you have to book such a trip!
Karin, Yvonne and Wim Jansen, July 2022
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Email Celine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent organization
Tanzania Specialist listened to our expectations and desires, and everything was exactly what they promised: timing, hotels and lodges, private guide. And everyone was ready to be with us whatever happens: for example, we had a mechanical problem on our Land Rover and it got repaired in less than 1,5 hour in the middle of Serengeti… we hesitated for a long time before deciding Tanzania specialist would be our travel agent, and we are really happy we chose them.
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Email patrick de jong | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very well catered trip, very high service level always with a personal touch.
The safari was great, our guide was an expert on local wildlife so we didn't miss a thing
The big five, abundant birdlife, and the best views on stunning Serengeti sceneries. Could not have asked for more natural beauty.
Accomodations were of a very high level, very clean rooms and friendly people welcoming us.
Entertainment, generally a high service level and great food against the backdrop of Tanzania's most beautiful National Park. What more can one ask for?
Communication with the office was very straightforward and we've been helped very professionally with all our questions.
And plenty of care for our little one on top of that, no request was too much.
Very personal contact, we definately felt like VIPS and will definately be back with Tanzania Specialist!
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Email Charles koopmans | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect communication with operator resulted in a fantastic trip for both grandparents and -children
Very pleasant prep work with Amsterdam office resulted to a perfect 6 dayTour, which has been beter than expected. Just good for grandparents with their grandchildren.
accomodation was out of this world. Ngoro ngoro serengeti close to paradise, fantastic. We had delicious dood in the different lodges.
Email Andrew | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Experienced tour operator in Tanzania specializing in wildlife safaris
My wife and I, and my second daughter and her husband, all from the USA, enjoyed an exciting 10-day mid-range safari tour of several parks in Northern Tanzania: Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara, the Ndutu region (Ngorongoro conservation area), and the Ngorongoro crater and a Maasai village. The tour was pretty much all that we had hoped for. We saw the Colobus monkeys and flamingos in Arusha. The walking safari with a ranger with a gun in Tarangire was fantastic. The Manyara best view lodge really had an awesome view and I even swam in the amazing infinity pool above the rift valley. In Ndutu we spent good time with a cheetah, and a lion with cubs playing and trying to climb a trees. In another place we watched an adult female actually climbing a tree. Leopard mother and daughter in trees. And of course, the main attraction, the great herds of Wildebeast with their calves. And Ngorongoro was a worthy climax of the trip. Fabulous views and variety of wildlife. The country was beautiful, the lodges and their food were all fine. Our guide and (Penwell) safely navigated us everywhere, was diligent in making sure we saw the things we had hoped to see, was a wealth of information, and made it all go smoothly. It was midrange in cost, so driving everywhere. Very good value.
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Email Zana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They Turned Our Dream of Tanzania Into Reality 💛
We cannot recommend Tanzania Specialist highly enough! From the very first contact until the last moment of our journey, we felt completely taken care of.
Our travel consultant, Alice, created a truly special, tailor-made itinerary just for us. Every detail was perfectly planned — from safari adventures to our unforgettable days in Zanzibar. It was not just a standard program; it felt personal, thoughtful, and designed with heart. She listened to our wishes and turned them into a dream journey.
And then there was our guide, Njuru — absolutely fantastic! Professional, knowledgeable, kind, patient, and always smiling. Thanks to him, we didn’t just see Tanzania — we understood it. His deep knowledge of wildlife, nature, and culture made every game drive unforgettable. He answered every question, spotted animals we would never have seen ourselves, and made us feel safe and relaxed at all times. You can truly feel when someone loves their country — and Njuru does.
Throughout the entire trip, we felt supported and cared for. Everything ran smoothly. Transfers, lodges, timing — perfect organization. We could simply relax and fully enjoy the magic of Tanzania.
This was more than a vacation. It was a life-changing journey, and Tanzania Specialist made it seamless and extraordinary.
If you are dreaming about Tanzania — safari, culture, Zanzibar paradise — do not hesitate. You will be in the best hands.
Thank you for memories that will stay with us forever. 💛
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Email Jovana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great organisation! Unforgettable Journey – A Piece of My Heart Stayed in Tanzania! Thank you!
Our trip through Tanzania was simply unforgettable! The accommodations were very well chosen – beautiful places, comfortable, full of charm and stylish design. The food was excellent in all lodges and camps. I would have loved to try a few more traditional dishes, as I enjoy tasting local cuisine – but I understand that the broader audience tends to be a bit more cautious in that regard.
One absolute highlight was spending the nights right in the middle of the Serengeti – an experience that was truly beyond words.
A very special thank you goes to Jordan and Boni, our two guides. Jordan speaks excellent German and English, and Boni’s English is excellent as well – he also practiced his German enthusiastically with our group. Both even became my personal Swahili teachers during the trip. 😊
They are both extremely knowledgeable – whether about wildlife, the country, its people, or culture, none of my (many!) questions were left unanswered. Their positive and warm personalities made every single day special. I always felt safe, comfortable, and well taken care of. Boni is also a great driver, navigating every situation – even those that seemed impossible – with skill and confidence.
This journey revealed to me a diversity and beauty I couldn’t have imagined, even after several previous travels. The combination of breathtaking nature, fascinating wildlife, inspiring conversations, and the energy of the people – especially our two guides – completely recharged my batteries.
I honestly didn’t want to leave and am already making plans to stay longer next time. :)
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Email Marcel & Martin | 50-65 years of age
Top of Tansania
A heartfelt thank you to the entire team who accompanied us to the summit of Uhuru Peak!
Special thanks go to our mountain guides John and William, our cook Ostazi, assistant cook Azei, high-altitude porter Bernard, and the porters Shwaibu, Barick, Gidioni, Dorice, and Mugabo.
We would also like to thank Angelina for her friendly and professional advice during the planning phase, and Julia, who supported us on site with great reliability.
Thanks to all of you, the tour ran smoothly – even spontaneous changes on our side were handled confidently and professionally.
We can wholeheartedly recommend you!
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Email Tanja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic trip
We had an unforgettable vacation with Tanzania Specialist. Communication beforehand was very easy and quick. The trip was very well organized, and our guide, Carlos, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot from him about the people, landscapes, and animals of Tanzania. The lodges were also excellently selected, so overall we had a wonderful vacation.
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Email Regina and Willi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect organization from start to end
Thanks to Tanzania specialist we could spend two wonderfull weeks at Tanzania and Zanzibar. Starting with a Safari though , Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, we had a lot of spectacular animal observations, allways guided and cared for by our excellent guide Nelson. If I should highlight something, i would take the two nights in the tented camp in the Serengeti, wherever all selected acommodations surpassed our expectations.
Nevertheless, if we would do this trip again, we would try to extend the stay in the tented camp and then take a direct flight from Serengeti over to Zanzibar.
The second week , we spent on Zanzibar island in the Karafuu beach Resort , enjoying especially the paradisiacal beach , friendly staff and excellent kitchen.
Only the All inclusive rate had some exceptions , what we didn't know from other hotels in Europe or Turkey but this could not spoil our overall good experience.