Tanzania Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best Tanzania travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in Tanzania who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Joseph Thuo

(49 reviews)
Tanzania Travel Agent based in Nairobi, Kenya
Joseph specializes in: Private Tours, History & culture, Adventure & Trekking, Beach & relaxation
Recent traveler reviews for Joseph:
"Joseph did a great job of creating an itinerary that worked for myself and my 70 year old father." - by Amber, Feb 12, 2025 · see review
"Joseph did a great job at organizing our trip and ensured we got what we desired out of our visit, which included cultural immersion, safari drives, and a relaxing stay at the beach." - by Briana, Jan 16, 2025 · see review
"It was organised by Joseph, we had quick reply’s and great suggestions just cannot fault their service." - by Adrienne, Nov 14, 2024 · see review

Lize Enderstein

(39 reviews)
Tanzania Travel Agent based in Cape Town, South Africa
Lize specializes in: Exceptional Safaris, Luxury & Honeymoon Tours, FIT & Group Tours and Adventure!
Recent traveler reviews for Lize:
"Our trip was thorough and flawlessly planned from the experience we described to Lize." - by Paul, Sep 23, 2025 · see review
"Overall the trip was amazing and everything went smoothly with Lize taking care of everthing for us as we traveled from place to place." - by Linette, Jun 17, 2025 · see review
"The success of the trip was in no small part due to the excellent work of Lize (Enderstein)." - by Michael, Jun 15, 2025 · see review

Lucy Berndt

(31 reviews)
Tanzania Travel Agent based in Cape Town
Lucy specializes in: Romantic getaways, honeymooners, family travel, solo travel, couples and small group travel
Recent traveler reviews for Lucy:
"We had a great time working with Lucy and her team." - by Kelly, Jul 10, 2025 · see review
"Lucy advocated on our behalf and got us a 25% reduction in our cabin rate." - by Kaye, Jun 2, 2025 · see review
"This was our second trip to Namibia, organized by Lucy, and as always, a beautiful experience." - by Joaquin, May 31, 2025 · see review

Petru van Zyl

(18 reviews)
Tanzania Travel Agent based in Western Cape, South Africa
Petru specializes in: FIT travel, Group travel, VIP clients, luxury safaris, self-drive tours, complex itineraries
Recent traveler reviews for Petru:
"Petru was amazing from beginning to end, especially when it came to tailoring the experiences to what my boyfriend and I enjoyed!" - by Adriana, Sep 11, 2025 · see review
"Petru arranged the hotel, safari lodge, drivers and guides, and in-country air flights." - by John, Jan 1, 2024 · see review
"Thank you Petru for organizing an amazing trip for us." - by Aris, Nov 20, 2023 · see review

Stephanie Louw

(16 reviews)
Tanzania Travel Agent based in Cape Town
Recent traveler reviews for Stephanie:
"My hat is off to both Nadia and Stephanie!" - by Judie, Nov 27, 2024 · see review
"Stephanie did a wonderful job in mapping my itinerary and coordinating all the points of contacts." - by M, Nov 26, 2023 · see review
"No question was ever too much for Stephanie during our planning / discussions and she was always helpful to give us further information or suggestions." - by Harrison, Jul 5, 2023 · see review

Stephan Meyer-Buenau

(11 reviews)
Tanzania Travel Agent based in Kenya
Stephan specializes in: Wildlife Safari, Private Tours, History & Culture, Adventure & Trekking, Beach & Relaxation, FIT Travel, Group Travel, VIP Clients, Luxury Safaris, Events, Complex Itineraries, MICE
Recent traveler reviews for Stephan:
"We appreciate the time Stephan and Irene took to meet with us." - by Ash, Sep 25, 2025 · see review
"We were lucky to be paired with Stephan from Truly Swahily!" - by Nicole, Aug 13, 2025 · see review
"My wife and I consider it great fortune to have found Stephan and the rest of the Truly Swahili team." - by Peter, May 18, 2025 · see review

Melvin Mapetla

(4 reviews)
Tanzania Travel Agent based in East Africa
Melvin specializes in: Wildlife Safari, Private Tours, History & Culture, Adventure & Trekking, Beach & Relaxation, FIT Travel, Group Travel, VIP Clients, Luxury Safaris, Events, Complex Itineraries, MICE
Recent traveler reviews for Melvin:
"From the moment we began to inquire about the adventure to the shaping of the schedule—and questions along the way, we found Melvin and his team to be incredibly responsive and diligent." - by Greg, Sep 8, 2024 · see review
"Both Melvin and Stephen took care of every detail of accommodations, tours, side trips and dedicated drivers." - by Scott, Sep 1, 2024 · see review
"Melvin and Irene did a wonderful job organizing everything for us in both countries and personally greeted us which we appreciated." - by Simone, Jul 7, 2024 · see review

Liz Nderitu

(1 review)
Tanzania Travel Agent based in Nairobi, Kenya
Liz specializes in: Tour & Travel Destination Management Services
Having been here, done that for 20yrs, Travel planning runs in my blood and my slogan has always been ' I am happy when my guests are happy and everyone is happy!' This is achieved by not only meeting guests expectations but by exceeding guests expectations. As my guest, you can rest assured... read more
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Trip Reviews for Tanzania

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.7
Based on 37 ratings

Once in a lifetime experience
Tanzania | Sep 8 - Sep 19, 2025

Ash
Ash R.
Flowing Wells, AZ | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025
This was the our best vacation thus far. All the lodges we stayed at were amazing and the luxury stays we requested. While we missed the migration, the game viewing was what made this an unforgettable experience. We were able to see the big 5 and there is really no way to explain how it feels to see these animals in the wild.
Our guides - Anthony in Nairobi, David from the Ol Seki Mara, Hola in Arusha, Kaka and Jambo in Tanzania - were the best. They were very friendly and helpful. We’d...
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This was the our best vacation thus far. All the lodges we stayed at were amazing and the luxury stays we requested. While we missed the migration, the game viewing was what made this an unforgettable experience. We were able to see the big 5 and there is really no way to explain how it feels to see these animals in the wild.
Our guides - Anthony in Nairobi, David from the Ol Seki Mara, Hola in Arusha, Kaka and Jambo in Tanzania - were the best. They were very friendly and helpful. We’d like to callout Kaka and Jambo specifically. They work really well together and pay attention to customer needs. Our son happened to mention early in the Tanzania section that he loves coffee and missed his afternoon caffeine. On our next all day game drive, they arranged for him to have coffee. It was extremely thoughtful. They also figured we didn’t want to have lunch in a crowded environment and they made sure we got to the Ngorongoro break spot ahead of the 50 vehicles that turned up an hour later. Their attention to our needs was noticed and appreciated.
We appreciate the time Stephan and Irene took to meet with us. And the accommodation for the last minute changes we made during our travel. The giraffe center experience in Nairobi was amazing.
We do have some feedback. The driving distances listed in the itinerary are very different from what we experienced. Getting the total distance travelled and not just what it takes to get to a place would have helped with our decisions on what we want to do. For example, on Sept 12, it shows 3 hours for travel time. It was actually a total of 6 hours or more and with the 5 hours it took for the hike, we had no time for anything else. We left at 6am and were back at 8pm. It was unfortunate since we didn’t get to spend any time in the coffee lodge itself. We had been looking forward to the tour they offer. We noticed similar travel time discrepancies in other places as well, including Zanzibar, which is what led us to cancel the tour we had scheduled.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience and looking forward to returning to our favorite places.

Hotel Reviews
Villa Rosa Kempinski
Nairobi, Kenya
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hemingways Ol Seki Mara
Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful views of the conservancy and opportunities to spot animals. We heard lions in the night by our room.
Staff
Very friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Authenticity & Character
Beautiful property in the middle of the coffee estate
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Staff
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Lemala Nanyukie Lodge
Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful views. We heard lions by the lodge in the night.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp
Authenticity & Character
Location
In the middle of a forest. We had an elephant walk by the dining area in the evening. Amazing experience.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Luxury glamping with a hot water shower and heated blankets
Zuri Zanzibar

Beautiful location and the beach is amazing. Need to be aware of the additional taxes and charges levied by the government. This was unexpected and took us by surprise when we were checking out.

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Activity Reviews
2nd Day Full Day Safari at the Maasai Mara
2nd Day Full Day Safari at the Maasai Mara
Tanzania
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Hike on Mountain Kilimanjaro
Day Hike on Mountain Kilimanjaro
Tanzania
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Safari Experience at Serengeti National Park
Full Day Safari Experience at Serengeti National Park
Tanzania
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Maasai Culture and Heritage Tour
Maasai Culture and Heritage Tour
Tanzania
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Safari Experience at Ngorongoro
Full Day Safari Experience at Ngorongoro
Tanzania
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Stephan Meyer-Buenau
Stephan
Stephan Meyer-Buenau
Local specialist in Kenya | Replied on Sep 26, 2025
Hi Ash, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I’m absolutely thrilled to hear this was your best vacation yet and that the lodges, guides, and unforgettable game viewing, especially the Big 5, made it so special. Your kind words about Anthony, David, Hola, and especially Kaka and Jambo mean so much; it’s wonderful to hear how attentive they were to your family’s needs and how those thoughtful touches elevated your experience. I also truly appreciate your feedback on the travel... Read more

Hi Ash,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I’m absolutely thrilled to hear this was your best vacation yet and that the lodges, guides, and unforgettable game viewing, especially the Big 5, made it so special. Your kind words about Anthony, David, Hola, and especially Kaka and Jambo mean so much; it’s wonderful to hear how attentive they were to your family’s needs and how those thoughtful touches elevated your experience.

I also truly appreciate your feedback on the travel times, it’s invaluable and will help us refine future itineraries to ensure expectations and experiences align even better. I’m delighted that you enjoyed meeting with Irene and me, and that the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi was such a highlight.

We’re so grateful you chose us to plan this journey, and I’m already looking forward to welcoming you back to your favorite places for even more memorable adventures!

A life time Aftrican Safari-Kenya & Tanzania
Tanzania | Jun 11 - Jun 25, 2025

Marur Dev
Marur Dev D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 04, 2025
We had used Kim Kim lin 2024 for the tour of Brazil so we used KimKim again in June 2025 to experience the incredible diversity of African wildlife in their natural habitats in Kenya and Tanzania. The itinerary included visit to Amboseli National park with Majestic snow capped Mount kilamanjaro in the background and Maasai Mara reserve, Nakuru Reserve and Lake Naivasha in Kenya and world famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Caldera in Tanzania. To rest and recharge, we stayed at... Read more

We had used Kim Kim lin 2024 for the tour of Brazil so we used KimKim again in June 2025 to experience the incredible diversity of African wildlife in their natural habitats in Kenya and Tanzania. The itinerary included visit to Amboseli National park with Majestic snow capped Mount kilamanjaro in the background and Maasai Mara reserve, Nakuru Reserve and Lake Naivasha in Kenya and world famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Caldera in Tanzania. To rest and recharge, we stayed at beautiful lake Victoria in Tanzania. Jospeh worked very well with us to complete the itinerary to our satisfaction.

This is a truly an unforgettable trip of lifetime. June weather was perfect with cool breeze, and partly cloudy conditions helped us throughout our tour. Our Tanzanian guides Festo and Godbless and Kenyan guides George and Sano ( Stanley)
were so special that they made the entire trip an informative and fun. The places to see picked were unique and gave greater insight first hand to life of many beautiful animals in their natural habits to find food and survive in the wildlife . Kudos to KimKim for making the itinerary so that we could see lions, lionesses , and their cubs, cheetahs, leopard, elephants, Buffaloes , giraffes, Rhinos, Hoppos, gazelles, impalas, Zeebras, wothhogs . Despite the change in the rain patterns, we did see a part of Wildebeests migration in Serengeti . Hot Balloon ride over Masai Mara Reserve was awesome.

The sound smells, and the side of African bush will stay with us forever, along with amazing people with the warm and open hearts. Spending a night at the Maji Moto Maasai Cultural camp (Kenya), on traditional leafy beds under the stars in sleeping bags (provided), with the protection of warriors throughout the night is a once in a life time experience.

The range of emotions that we experienced in Safari has always been refreshing for me and to witness as well as share the emotions that are being exhibited by others in the safari vehicle is satisfying to me. Being out in nature for hours, watching raw African wildlife as it unfold in front of our eyes, unedited unscripted unplanned can never be replicated anywhere else. A place where mother nature plays for her role in every outcome.

Only blemish we experiennced in the tour was no hotwater in Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp. It was challenging to navigate two nights without running hot water or flushable toilets. KimKim should work with Heritage Camp to resolve these issues so that the future traverls will not have challening experiences.

Thank you KimKim for our making dream come through. We are using Kim Kim for our next tour of New Zealand.

Marur Dev,

Hotel Reviews
Fair Acres Boutique Hotel
Karen, Nairobi. P. O Box 1121 – 00208 Nairobi.
Authenticity & Character
Location
Isolation and Tranquility
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kibo Safari Camp
Amboseli

It is simply stunning Logde nestled in wooded lot located near the entrance to Amboseli National Park with majstic snow capped mount Kilamnanjoro in the view. Tented accommdation is excellent and staff os fanstatic. Chief Chef was marvelous. Food varies (both vegeratian and non vegetarian) were amazing and were delicious

Authenticity & Character
Location
Conveniently located near the entrance to Amboseli National Park and ambiance, restuarant and bar settings have a lot of charm
Staff
Staff is very professional, polite, kind and attentive. Staff provided reserved dinining table for two days and remembered our group after the first meeting. Surprise birthday celebrations to one of our tour member was electric.
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Speke Bay Lodge
Bariadi

The lodge is simply a beautiful with spacious living room and a bathroom and a loft on the 2nd floor. The staff were friendly and attentive. Phenominal service and food.

Authenticity & Character
All lodges are round shaped with a thached roof which gives an authenticity to the setting, like rusting appears inside the forest.
Location
The Speke Bay Lodge is situated at the bank of Lake victoria with a stunning view of the water and sunn setting. The location is amazing and view from the room is stunning.
Staff
Simply exceptional! Everyone similing all the time and ready to help. Chef cooked amazing vegeration food for our group. Hats off to manager Mr. Noel.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Exteremly clean and amzingly comfortable.
Ashnil Mara Camp
Maasai Mara

This camp is located inside Maasai Mara National Reserve. The lodge nestled inside a dense forest with a picturesque setting and wildlife proximity. The entire lodge site is fenced in and no danger of wild animals entering the property. The wood firepit in the lounge area provided a rustic experience under the cool night air. The close proximity to wildlife, we were able to see many wild animals in one and half days of stay there.

Authenticity & Character
Lodges were built with tent materials with masonry foundation walls that are coverec by tent material. Interior was spacious and authentically decorated. Even the bathroom coutertops and frame around the mirrorw were natural wood. Pavers for the walkways blend with the surrounding vegetation. Bar and firepit are located pefectly to enhance the romantic experience.
Location
The lodge is situated on the bank of Mara River with a majestic view of the flowing water from the lounge. Roaming hippos in the water and sun bathing crocs on the bank were visible from the lounge area which is a unique experience
Staff
Friendly, helpful and awesome
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tumbili Lodge
Olasiti, Arusha

A well designed lodge by passionate owners, with wife being a horticulturist and husband being a chef. The entire lodge is nesteled inside amzing gardens and a cool pool area. Each lodge has beautiful archituctural details with well decorated rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Tranquil and relaxing oasis.
Location
Tranquil and gated and coveniently located near Arusha and Ngorongoro Conservation area. .
Staff
All area helpfull and professional.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Maji Moto Maasai Cultural Camp
Maji Moto

The camp as good as it was advertised to depict the true nature of Maasai tribes. The hotwater system to the comminity shower from a natural hotwater springs is simply authentic, hence the name Maji (water) Moto (hot), hot water in Swahili laungu. The lodge its self built with natural material such mud wall and thatched roof and an open porch in the front is authentic as it can be.

Authenticity & Character
A visit to hot springs, to widow village with local traditional life with bead making and manyatta homes, and to a comminuty school provided us a window to the authencity of the Maasai Culture and tradition. A trek on the mountain slope to a forest bush campsite, spending evening with Maasai warriors around the bonfires and sleeping on maasai built leaves bed with sleeping bags and blanket under the night stars and watchfull eyes of Maasai guard is truly an authetic experience. Enjoyed the songs, stories and blessings by the Warriors and elders around the campfire was an eyeopener. Locally brewed Maasai beer with alacia roots, honey and herbs was as good as it can be. .
Location
The camp is beautifully situated inside a 200 acre of forested Maasai land /mountains to experience the Maasai Culture in an authentic setting.
Staff
Friendly, humble and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sarova Lion Hill Hotel
Nairobi

Fabulous hotel nestled inside the Nakuru National Park. A well designed place near the Lake Nakura. Ambiance in and around the property is fantastic. Friendly staff and wide range of food options. Room were clean . Although it was not an issue for us, it may be challening for some people to climb up the numerous steps to reach rooms from the dining area or reception. Directional signs could be placed at thes stragetic locations and could be well illuminated

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy access to game drives and provided ample opportunity see Rhinos at close proximity. Drive around the Lake Nakuru provided glimses to numerous birds livnig in the lake.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Embalakai Authentic Ngorongoro Camp
Karatu

The tent strucctures of the Camp were set up nicely on the slope of a mountain valley with an imperssive view of the sun setting over the valley. Although I loved walking up and down hill from the reception/dining strucure to the our tent, it may be challening to others to walk up the hill. Since the staff was quick to move our luggage from the safari vehicles to and from the tents, we found it very helpful. The product quality was consistently outstanding and exceeded our expectations.

Authenticity & Character
The entire setting fits the geogrphy of Ngorongoro Conservation area with numerous girafes roaming the forest around the tents and we were able to hear the Hynea calls in the night.
Location
The view of the mountail valley with lush green coverage from the porch of each tent is amazing.
Staff
The staff was professional and very helpful. Many of the employees are from Maasai Tribes who have compteletly imperssed us with their professionalism and cutomer service. Many of them walk 30 kilometers to go back to their homes during the holid ays and return to workplace . They are highly dedicated , hardworking and impressive.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp

As I indicated in my intitial review of KImKim, one of the biggest disspointments of this place was the lack hot water shower and flushable toilets which did not work properly during our stay. Staff was not helpful in resolving the hot water issues and flusable toilets . One of the reasons for lack of hot water is a single solar powdered water tank supplying hot water to two tents. With occupants in one tent used the water first, the occupants in the second tent will have no hot water. In addition, cloudy days excesbrated the sitution as the solar panel was not able to heat the water to higher temperature. Also, there seems to an issue to pump system due to lack of vacuum breaker in the water supply lines. Water flow apepars to stop whenever vacuum is created in the water supply pipes. You will need a qualified plumber to resolve these issues.

Authenticity & Character
The location is truly authentic where we we would awakened by hyneas calls or roaring of lions in the early mornings as they pass by our tents. We felt completely safe as we were escorted by a Maasai warriors to and from the tent to the Lounge / dining hall in the night. The presence of Maasai warriors was unique experience to us.
Location
Location is magnificient with all tents built inside the Serengetti park with no fence. The camp is situated in a stunning parot of Serengti and tent settling allows Giraffes walking right next to the tents and monkeys play around the tents.
Staff
Staff was excellent and supportive (except for hot water issue)
Cleanliness & Comfort
See comments on hot water shower and flusable toilets.
Local specialist: Joseph Thuo
Joseph
Joseph Thuo
Local specialist in Nairobi, Kenya | Replied on Jul 05, 2025
Dear Marur Dev, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed and heartfelt feedback on your June 2025 safari through Kenya and Tanzania. We are truly honored that you chose KimKim again after your Brazil trip, and thrilled to hear how unforgettable this experience was for you. Your vivid description — from the breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the spectacular wildlife sightings in the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, to the special night at Maji Moto Maasai... Read more

Dear Marur Dev,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed and heartfelt feedback on your June 2025 safari through Kenya and Tanzania. We are truly honored that you chose KimKim again after your Brazil trip, and thrilled to hear how unforgettable this experience was for you.

Your vivid description — from the breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the spectacular wildlife sightings in the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, to the special night at Maji Moto Maasai Cultural Camp — is exactly what we hope our travelers will carry with them. We are delighted that Festo, Godbless, George, and Stanley made such a positive impression and enriched your journey with their knowledge and warmth.

It is wonderful to know the weather, the carefully chosen locations, and the authentic wildlife encounters met and exceeded your expectations, including witnessing a portion of the wildebeest migration and enjoying the unforgettable balloon ride over the Mara.

We do, however, sincerely regret the inconvenience you faced with the hot water and toilet facilities at Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will work closely with our partners at Heritage Camp to address these issues, ensuring future guests have a more comfortable experience.

Thank you again for trusting us to help make your dream safari a reality. We are excited to assist you with planning your next adventure to New Zealand, and we look forward to helping create more lifelong memories for you.

Warm regards,
Joseph

Kenya and Tanzania tour
Tanzania | Jun 11 - Jun 25, 2025

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Thimmaiah T.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

We had a excellent experience. Thank you for planning our itinerary. Day we transferred from Tanzania to Kenya could have been coordinated and communicated better. Overall it is a great experience. Accomodations and food was excellent all along our tour. Guides were very caring, educative. They took care of us like their own family. Thank you.

Local specialist: Joseph Thuo
Joseph
Joseph Thuo
Local specialist in Nairobi, Kenya | Replied on Jun 26, 2025
Hi Thimmaiah, Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We're truly delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience and enjoyed the accommodations, food, and the care provided by our guides—it means a lot to us that you felt well looked after throughout your journey. We also appreciate your comments regarding the transfer day from Tanzania to Kenya. We’re sorry for any confusion or inconvenience and will certainly review this with our team to ensure better... Read more

Hi Thimmaiah,

Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We're truly delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience and enjoyed the accommodations, food, and the care provided by our guides—it means a lot to us that you felt well looked after throughout your journey.

We also appreciate your comments regarding the transfer day from Tanzania to Kenya. We’re sorry for any confusion or inconvenience and will certainly review this with our team to ensure better coordination and communication in the future.

Thank you again for choosing to travel with us, we hope to welcome you back again someday for other experiences.

Thanks,
Joseph

Trip of a lifetime!
Tanzania | Apr 24 - May 8, 2025

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Peter R.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on May 18, 2025
My wife and I consider it great fortune to have found Stephan and the rest of the Truly Swahili team. Our trip to Uganda and Tanzania went off without a hitch, and offered memories that will last a lifetime. Stephan patiently explained all details of the trip in advance, and his choice of accommodations were absolutely perfect! Our guide Fred and driver Steven in Uganda are now considered friends, and the same can be said for our tour coordinator Irene in Tanzania, as well as our guide Kaka... Read more

My wife and I consider it great fortune to have found Stephan and the rest of the Truly Swahili team. Our trip to Uganda and Tanzania went off without a hitch, and offered memories that will last a lifetime. Stephan patiently explained all details of the trip in advance, and his choice of accommodations were absolutely perfect! Our guide Fred and driver Steven in Uganda are now considered friends, and the same can be said for our tour coordinator Irene in Tanzania, as well as our guide Kaka and driver Jambo. Our trip was not only fascinating, but it also was just plain fun! I had the privilege of trekking to get up close with gorillas in Uganda, and we then had the opportunity to see every creature Africa had to offer, ranging from giraffes and zebras to elephants, lions and rhinos. This is probably one of the last places on the planet where you can still see these beautiful creatures in their natural element, and contacting Stephan is the first step in planning the trip of your life!

Local specialist: Stephan Meyer-Buenau
Stephan
Stephan Meyer-Buenau
Local specialist in Kenya | Replied on May 20, 2025

Jambo Pete,

Thank you so much for your generous and heartfelt review. It was truly an honor to plan this journey for you, and we’re thrilled to hear how memorable and meaningful the experience was for you and Derilynn. Knowing the trip brought so much joy and discovery, and that it all went smoothly, is the greatest reward for our team. We’re incredibly grateful for your trust and kind words, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back to East Africa anytime.

Great trip! Great Guides. Wondeful experience.
Tanzania | Feb 9 - Feb 14, 2025

Lisa
Lisa M.
Florence-Graham, CA | Reviewed on Feb 21, 2025
Great trip!
Kaka kept us amused and informed during the days of game drives. He was simply fantastic.
The lodge was staffed with friendly people and stellar food.
In retrospect, we could have done one fewer days of game drives and one more day in Zanzibar, but no complaints.
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Great trip!
Kaka kept us amused and informed during the days of game drives. He was simply fantastic.
The lodge was staffed with friendly people and stellar food.
In retrospect, we could have done one fewer days of game drives and one more day in Zanzibar, but no complaints.

Hotel Reviews
Nyota Luxury Camp

Fantastic! Friendly staff Courteous and attentive. Stunning pool! Comfortable bed. Lovely shower (indoor and out!) Delicious and copious food.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Gita!!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa

The horseback riding was a delight. The room was fine. The food was only meh.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kitela Lodge
Karatu

By the time we got here, we were tired and cranky. Nice room, good food. Internet was iffy at best.

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Activity Review
Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti
Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti
Tanzania

So much fun!!! Enjoyed it so much, we inquired about doing it the next day, but given the price point decided against it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Stephan Meyer-Buenau
Stephan
Stephan Meyer-Buenau
Local specialist in Kenya | Replied on Feb 22, 2025

Hi Lisa,

Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great trip. It’s also wonderful to know you enjoyed the lodges, the warm hospitality, and the amazing food.

Also, the photos are absolutely stunning. They truly capture the magic of your journey. Thank you for sharing them with us!

We truly appreciate you traveling with us and sharing your experience. Wishing you many more unforgettable adventures ahead.