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In August 2026, we booked a private family trip through Arusha Trips for our family (2 adults and 2 children aged 12 and 15), consisting of 8 days of safari and 6 days in Zanzibar. Even before the trip, contact with Arusha Trips went wonderfully, allowing us to create the perfect itinerary together. All the parks we wanted to see were included, and regarding the accommodations, we received many options and suggestions, allowing us to choose the ones we wanted to take. All the accommodations were truly top-notch, especially Tukaone Tented Camp and Tarangire Simba Lodge. Here, you really got the feeling of the movie Out of Africa. Close to and among the wild animals! The first day was a nice relaxing day in Forrest Hill, enjoying the pool, a beautiful view of Mount Meru, and also many beautiful birds in the garden. The second day was in Arusha NP, including a walking safari, which was absolutely amazing and brought us very close to many animals. The third day was at Lake Manyara, our first time face-to-face with elephants. We took a 2-hour canoe trip here, which was a wonderful experience with beautiful views of the park, where global warming is also very clearly visible. After that, three days in Serengeti National Park, which really is the most beautiful thing you can see; so much stunning nature, those kopjes, those vast plains, and of course, all the animals. Lions, leopards, giraffes, hyenas, cheetahs, wildebeest, hippos, elephants, vultures, zebras, just to name a few. And then, of course, the overnight stays in the tented camps—such a fun experience and yet so comfortable. Listening to all the sounds of nature. The icing on the cake was, of course, the fact that we got to witness the wildebeest migration not once, but twice in one day. Then, after a nice descent, arriving at Ngorongoro Crater—super idyllic—and so much wildlife. Once again, we were incredibly spoiled by the animals. We saw rhinos up close, had lunch at a hippo pool, and so much more. Then a day at Tarangire NP, again so much more than expected: swimming zebras and wildebeest, elephants that are quite a bit bigger than elsewhere, and then those baobab trees. Then we enjoyed the pool at Tarangire Simba Lodge for a while before going on a night game drive, where we saw many different animals than you can see during the day: bushbabies, serval cats, and chameleons… The next day was saying goodbye to Tanzania Mainland to head to Zanzibar. Here, we had quite a few excursions planned again: Cheetah Rock, swimming with horses in Jambiani, swimming with dolphins in Kizimkazi, a snorkeling trip to Mnemba Island—all arranged perfectly. Throughout the entire trip, Arusha Trips was also always available to answer all our practical questions via WhatsApp, but everything was also arranged so smoothly. Of course, we also definitely want to thank our guide/driver whom Arusha Trips arranged for us: Joseph Chipeta. Not only did he ensure that everything went smoothly and safely, but thanks to him we also saw the Big Five, witnessed the wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River twice, saw lions eating, and so much more. His knowledge of the country, the parks, and the animals was truly top-notch. It was also evident that, thanks to his years of experience, he was very well-liked and respected by other guides, and that he was happy to show us everything. We would therefore like to thank Arusha Trips and Joseph Chipeta for giving us the trip of a lifetime, and if it had been possible, we would have gone on safari again immediately.

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First of all we had an amazing trip and it met all our expectations and what we had hoped for whilst visiting Tanzania. We travelled the northern circuit ending with time to chill out and winding down in beautiful Zanzibar . We had a couple of stumbling blocks along the way through no fault of Arusha trips such as airline losing our luggage but Terry at Arusha trips did everything in his power to help and organise reuniting us with our baggage. Terry was helpful processional and always available throughout our trip. Our driver Kennedy was fantastic. Helpful knowledgable and enthusiastic and professional. We saw and experienced loads during safari most of which would not have been possible if it wasn’t for Kennedy and his enthusiasm for wildlife and the pride he has in his job. I must also mention Laura who organised our trips and recommended lodges/ hotels for our stay. All of our stops were thoroughly enjoyed and Laura used her experience and knowledge to plan our trip very well. On the whole I would not hesitate from recommending Arusha trips or using them again in the future. Asante Sana !
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
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Amazing trip with ArushaTrips! What an amazing trip through Tanzania this was! From start to finish, everything was incredibly well organized by ArushaTrips. The accommodations during the safari were top-notch. The beautiful tents at Tukaone Tented Camp and Tarangire Simba Lodge, in particular, were a wonderful experience. From these accommodations, you truly experience nature up close. During our eight-day safari, we saw an incredible number of animals. We were able to admire giraffes, elephants, lions, and cheetahs, among others. This was largely thanks to our guide/driver, Joseph. He had incredibly good eyesight and spotted animals that we hadn't noticed at all ourselves. Moreover, he was very friendly, helpful, and knew a lot to tell us about the animals and the surroundings. The people in Tanzania also made a great impression on us. They were friendly and hospitable, and we felt welcome everywhere. After eight intensive and impressive days of safari, we went to Zanzibar to relax and unwind. To be honest, we really needed it. During a safari, you take in so many impressions and see so many special things that you really need some time afterwards to let it all sink in. On Zanzibar, we started with two nights in Stone Town. A beautiful, old, and lively city with much to see and do. We also did a Spice Tour here. Personally, I found that tour a bit less impressive than the safari, but it was certainly fun to learn a little more about the spices and the local culture. After that, we went to Jambiani for five days, to the Fun Beach Hotel. This was truly the perfect end to our holiday. We had asked for a small-scale hotel, and that is exactly what we got. We had our own cottage with a veranda, and from our accommodation, it was about a ten-meter walk to the pool across beautiful, snow-white sand. Upon returning, there was even water ready to rinse your feet so you wouldn't track any sand inside. Wonderful! What we also really appreciated was the communication with ArushaTrips. If anything didn't go quite right during the trip, it was immediately resolved by our guide/driver. And if we had any questions, we could contact ArushaTrips via WhatsApp. They always responded quickly and looked for a good solution. The trip was certainly not cheap, but we felt that the quality and organization were absolutely worth it. However, it is good to take into account the tipping customary in Tanzania beforehand. For a private trip, a guide/driver is often valued at approximately $20 to $40 per day per vehicle. Tipping is also customary for the staff at lodges and tent camps, such as cooks and housekeeping. We appreciated knowing this in advance so that we could take it into account during our trip. In short: for us, this was a fantastic holiday and we look back on it with immense pleasure. The combination of a great safari, beautiful accommodations, friendly people, and a relaxed conclusion on Zanzibar made it complete for us. We would definitely recommend ArushaTrips to anyone looking for a beautiful and well-organized trip to Tanzania. 🇹🇿🦒🐘🦁🌴 Thank you ArushaTrips for this unforgettable experience! Thank you ArushaTrips for this unforgettable experience!

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 Peter Zendman 
 
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Amazing trip with ArushaTrips Amazing trip with ArushaTrips What an amazing trip through Tanzania this was! From start to finish, everything was incredibly well organized by ArushaTrips. The accommodations during the safari were top-notch. The beautiful tents at Tukaone Tented Camp and Tarangire Simba Lodge, in particular, were a wonderful experience. From these accommodations, you truly experience nature up close. During our eight-day safari, we saw an incredible number of animals. We were able to admire giraffes, elephants, lions, and cheetahs, among others. This was largely thanks to our guide/driver, Joseph. He had incredibly good eyesight and spotted animals that we hadn't noticed at all ourselves. Moreover, he was very friendly, helpful, and knew a lot about the animals and the surroundings. The people in Tanzania also made a great impression on us. They were friendly and hospitable, and we felt welcome everywhere. After eight intensive and impressive days of safari, we went to Zanzibar to unwind. To be honest, we really needed that. During a safari, you take in so many impressions and see so many special things that you really need some time afterwards to let it all sink in. On Zanzibar, we started with two nights in Stone Town. A beautiful, old, and lively city with much to see and do. We also did a Spice Tour here. Personally, I found that tour a bit less impressive than the safari, but it was certainly fun to learn a little more about the spices and the local culture. After that, we went to Jambiani for five days, to the Fun Beach Hotel. For us, this was truly the perfect ending to the holiday. We had asked for a small-scale hotel, and that is exactly what we got. We had our own cottage with a veranda, and from our accommodation, it was about a ten-meter walk to the pool across beautiful, snow-white sand. Upon returning, there was even water ready to rinse your feet so you wouldn't track sand inside. Wonderful! What we also really appreciated was the communication with ArushaTrips. If something didn't go quite right during the trip, it was resolved immediately by our guide/driver. And if we had any questions, we could contact ArushaTrips via WhatsApp. They always responded quickly and looked for a good solution. The trip was certainly not cheap, but we felt that the quality and organization were absolutely worth it. However, it is good to take the tipping customary in Tanzania into account beforehand. For a private trip, a guide/driver is often valued at approximately $20 to $40 per day per vehicle. Tipping is also customary for the staff at lodges and tent camps, such as cooks and housekeeping staff. We appreciated knowing this in advance so that we could take it into account during our trip. In short: for us, this was a fantastic holiday, and we look back on it with immense pleasure. The combination of a great safari, beautiful accommodations, friendly people, and a relaxed conclusion on Zanzibar made it complete for us. We would definitely recommend ArushaTrips to anyone looking for a beautiful and well-organized trip to Tanzania. 🇹🇿🦒🐘🦁🌴 Thank you ArushaTrips for this unforgettable experience!
  
 
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24 days ago
 
 
 
 
 
 
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We had an amazing and unforgettable safari in Tanzania, followed by a beautiful Zanzibar experience, both organized by Arusha Trips. Our guide Silvester was outstanding — warm, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife, birds, and parks. On day one he asked what we each wanted to see, and made sure we did. Our three teenagers loved joking around with him, and he was also a great, careful driver. We saw so many amazing things, but Silvester made it truly unforgettable — we'd love to have him again next time! The Arusha Trips team tailored our itinerary perfectly, making everything run smoothly. And Zanzibar was the perfect way to end the trip: a peaceful escape to soak it all in.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
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 Martine den Dekker 
 
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If I could I would give more than 5 stars! First of all a big thank you to Arusha trips and especially our amazing guide Nelson! He really outdid himself. From the beginning he was the perfect guide telling us little facts here and there and big stories about all the wildlife. You really see from the start that he’s got over ten years of experience. In addition to that he gave everything to show us all the animals. I think we’ve seen everything that could‘ve been possible with the absolute highlight of seeing all the big 5. Also with the migration he did everything so we could experience a glimpse of what’s going on during that amazing wildlife gathering. Also we felt comfortable and safe the whole time. So thank you so much Nelson you really made our trip unforgettable! (We’re already talking about climbing the mountain together😉) And for the rest from the start the booking process was easy. I’m always a fan of personal contact beforehand so the phone call about our plans and wishes was exactly where I was convinced I found the right company for us. They really tailored the trip to our wishes. We chose to do a 7 day safari so we’re not in a rush. We were in contact the whole time and we couldn’t have chosen a better company for our once in a lifetime safari. All the accommodations were perfect and the food was amazing. So not much more to say but incredibly thankful and we hope we can come back very soon.
  
 
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Unforgettable safari with Silvester – Arusha Trips exceeded expectations We had an amazing and unforgettable safari in Tanzania, followed by a beautiful Zanzibar experience, both organized by Arusha Trips. Our guide Silvester was outstanding — warm, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife, birds, and parks. On day one he asked what we each wanted to see, and made sure we did. Our three teenagers loved joking around with him, and he was also a great, careful driver. We saw so many amazing things, but Silvester made it truly unforgettable — we'd love to have him again next time! The Arusha Trips team tailored our itinerary perfectly, making everything run smoothly. And Zanzibar was the perfect way to end the trip: a peaceful escape to soak it all in.
  
 
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 Martine D 
 
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We have just returned from a fantastic 8-day trip during which we visited Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorogoro, and Tarangire. Our guide, Francis, was fantastic! He knew everything there was to know about the animals, trees, and plants, and managed to ensure we actually saw every animal we hoped to see! In nature, it is always a matter of waiting to see what you spot, but thanks in part to Francis's efforts, we succeeded. Furthermore, it was very nice that Francis speaks good English and is very relaxed. If we wanted to look somewhere a little longer, or wanted to leave half an hour later, he was very accommodating. We slept in luxury tents where, from the inside, you don't even notice they are tents. Additionally, it was fantastic to wake up in the morning to see wildebeest walking around or to have zebras around our tent. All the lodges were well secured; in the dark, someone always walked with us in case there were animals, which gave a sense of safety. Everything was perfectly arranged! And special thanks to guide Francis!

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We had a fantastic trip! We have just returned from a fantastic 8-day trip during which we visited Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorogoro, and Tarangire. Our guide, Francis, was fantastic! He knew everything there was to know about the animals, trees, and plants, and managed to ensure we actually saw every animal we hoped to see! In nature, it is always a matter of waiting to see what you spot, but thanks in part to Francis's efforts, we succeeded. Furthermore, it was very nice that Francis speaks good English and is very relaxed. If we wanted to look somewhere a little longer, or wanted to leave half an hour later, he was very accommodating. We slept in luxury tents where, from the inside, you don't even notice they are tents. Additionally, it was fantastic to wake up in the morning and see wildebeest walking around or to have zebras around our tent. All the lodges were well secured; in the dark, someone always walked with us in case there were animals, which gave a sense of safety. Everything was perfectly arranged! And special thanks to guide Francis!

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 Marleen v 
 
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We had an amazing lifetime experience on safari with Arusha Trips. Laura helped us to make a great 7-days itenerary according to our wishes where we could visit Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorogoro and Tarangire. The accomodations were great, we decided to go for some luxury tents, which might seem as a budget choice, but it gave a truthly memorable experience with animals at night close by the tents. All the time at those locations rangers were present that made us feel very safe at every minute. Trip manager Terry was available via whatsapp for whatever we needed. He was very quick in response for everytime we had a question or when we wanted to change something. Our guide Ally was amazing and did really make our trip. He is very friendly, helpful and has a lot of knowledge about the animals and the Tanzanian nature. There is no doubt that he is truthly passionate about his job. He cares about the nature, adheres to the rules (and explains why we couldnt go certain ways), took care of the jeep and he took really good care for us. Ally managed to show us the full big 5 close-by, although there is no guarentee to be able to see it, it was a big wish for us that was fulfilled. At the same time he was very flexible and if there was an issue he handled it very well. Thanks again Ally and Arusha Trips for this great experience!
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
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