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 elzeline s 
 
September 18, 2026
 
 
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Successful honeymoon! We had a wonderful tailor-made honeymoon thanks to Arusha Trips! Everything was discussed in advance via email, and we received clear information. At the location itself, there were great guides and accommodations. Everything was perfectly arranged! With a special thank you to Hector, our guide for the 9-day safari. With so much experience and knowledge, he showed us the most beautiful sights in the national parks. A fantastic trip. I would definitely book with Arusha Trips again and recommend it to others!

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 michael hawkins 
 
September 16, 2026
 
 
  
 
+4
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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 michael h 
 
September 16, 2026
 
 
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The trip of a lifetime 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 you 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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 Laurie H 
 
September 15, 2026
 
 
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You should book with Arusha Trips - with some tips, you will have an amazing trip! We have just returned from a fantastic 8 day trip where we have been to Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorogoro, Olduvai Gorge and we decided to skip Tangire - we were so tired and satisfied with the amazing views, animals and more that we had seen. :-) The tour company has this safari down to a science but, be sure to confirm all details before you commit. I am "mature" and we went when it was super hot (over 90 degrees). I had asked for Air Conditioning and didn't get it. It was a problem and the team at Arusha tired their best to assist on the fly but, I was overheating and having swelling issues due to the lack of accommodations to cool off. We also told them that our flight arrived at 5 am at the beginning but, then found out we had to pay extra to have a room for us at arrival after 23 hours of travel. These things are details that are key to be aware of when you book. However, I do have to recommend this Safari to you without reservation. Going with a local provider direct saves you money and throughout the safari, we saw the Nat Geo, Kennsignton and the Four Seasons Land Cruisers at the same picnic spots, etc that we frequented. I'm sure the difference in cost was on accommodations but, this Safari is the way to go. Dao was great and picked us up at the airport for our transfer. He was very kind and tried his best on the roads. He was a joy while we looked like the walking dead after travelling for a full day and landing at 5 am. There are different drivers for the airport, Arusha Day tour and then the Safari Tour. Each have their own specialties. You will get to know and work with many people on your trip. Now the absolute best part: Our guide Nelson. You should ask for him when you take this Safari. He is fantastic! He knew how to tell us all about the animals and trees and plants, knows the roads and how to drive well. He also managed to help us see the Big 5, a momma Cheetah and her four cubs as well as 7 lions feasting on a recent Zebra kill. He is an excellent spotter and works well with the other drivers in the parks. Nelson made our trip. He also has a new Land Cruiser. Always request a new Land Cruiser for your safari. They are amazing machines and Nelson took great care of the car and us. Because it is a private tour, Nelson was open to our suggestions. If we wanted to look somewhere a little longer, or leave half an hour later, he was great. I would recommend early drives in Serengeti as the animals are out and cool. The sunrise is beautiful and the whole vibe is so calm and tranquil. The accommodations have different types of tent camps. You should know that the roads are almost exclusively dirt with deep grooves - everywhere. This includes to the accommodations. You can be in the Land Cruiser for up to 3 hours of driving before getting to a park or after a drive to the accommodations. It is a joy to get out of the car! Most accommodations do not have hair dryers due to solar power and there are different types of camps. Migration camps do not have any climate control nor fans. You can't even charge your phone in your tent. You want to have permanent camps and tents in my opinion. The power is more stable. Same with the flooring and bug abatement as they seal better too. Either way - you will have nature all around you at all the camps and the sameish food. Elephants, Hyenas, water buffalo, zebras and more were all around us. All lodges were well secured. Walkie Talkies were used in the dark to call security. During the darkness, it is recommended to always have an escort walk with you in case there are animals. A highlight is Sound of Nature in the Serengeti. You should try and use their services if possible. We also made sure to go to Olduvai Gorge where some of our earliest examples of humanity have been discovered. It is a Nerdy pit stop but, so worth it. It is the cradle of so much of our evolution. The museum is great and the bathrooms alone make the stop worth it. Trust me on this, Ladies! Lastly, do not forget to tip your driver and tip them well if they do a good job. It is a very physically demanding job and your driver takes your safety seriously. My husband had to pee on the Serengeti and Nelson made sure he was safe. That alone is priceless as were the reactions of the Wildebeests wondering what animal was marking their territory :-). As an aside, Leopard is the company Costco contracts with. I compared them with Arusha Trips and ultimately went with Arusha Trips. I am very happy with the decision and hope this helps you on your journey!
  
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 Amar Rattan 
 
September 14, 2026
 
 
  
 
+8
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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