Luxury Tanzania Vacation Review: Safari, Hot-Air Balloon Tour, Great Migration, Snorkeling, 14-Day Trip

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Jeff C.

3.7.2024

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Which Country (Countries) did you visit on this trip?

Tanzania

Your overall comments on the trip and the travel company:

Our Zicasso travel agent did an outstanding job. We visited Tanzania for 14 days and 13 nights. Our agent was easy to work with throughout the trip and had some great suggestions to make it the best it could be.

The hike she suggested was exceptional. Our Maasai guide and naturalist were outstanding. We were able to track an elephant that was near our camp. They showed us the tracks and scat of animals while on the hike and educated us on the animals’ movements. Then they took us to a Cape buffalo that had been killed the night before. It was awesome, and they told us to listen for hyenas that night. It happened like clockwork.

Our agent also suggested we not fly out of Dar es Salaam. I believe this saved us a lot of aggravation. All the domestic flights were flawless.

Our guide for the 14 days was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and had eagle eyes. He was easy to be with and always made us feel comfortable.

One suggestion I have for future safari goers would be to get passes for more than one park. I picked this time of year to see the calving, but the majority of the birthing was taking place about an hour away from us in a park we didn't have access to on those days. This would cost more, I'm sure, but would be worth it. We saw a lot of the migration and it was amazing, even though we missed the birthing. We did see one gnu attempting a birth, but we believe it was stillborn. We observed her for 30 to 40 minutes and she was never able to pass the calf.

All of the accommodations were exceptional and the food was incredible. How they are able to put on a five-star dinner each night in the bush is miraculous.

Our travel agent was always checking in with our guide and when I had a question in Zanzibar, she got back with the answer promptly. I couldn't recommend her and her company more highly. She made a bucket-list trip flawless.

What were the most enjoyable or memorable parts of your trip?

The Ngorongoro Crater should not be missed. Having accommodation so nearby got us in there before the crowds. It truly is a microcosm of Africa.

Another don't-miss was a balloon safari. Our pilot was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable and pointed out animals and other interesting sights from the air. It was so peaceful and thrilling. It really added to the safari experience. It was our first time in a balloon and I'm so glad we waited to do it in Africa. The champagne toast after the landing and the incredible breakfast were the icing on the cake, an add-on that should not be missed.

All the camps were outstanding. The staff were very attentive to our every need. At one camp we were welcomed with a complimentary bottle of champagne. We weren't able to do a private dinner there because of rain, but we were given a semi-private dinner on our last night.

Our resort in Zanzibar was very beautiful and relaxing. The restaurant was beautiful and unique, and the food was excellent. Our snorkeling trip was better than we expected. We talked to fellow travelers who said it was just ok, but we thought it was very good. The spa at the resort was great. We got there a little late, but they were able to accommodate us just the same. The food was very good and the service was excellent.

Prison Island was interesting and worth the trip. I wish we had had more time to swim there, but it was our last day and we really didn't want to be all wet going on a plane.

If you could take your trip again, what would you do differently?

I was disappointed with the stars at night. It was just bad timing with such a full moon. I think it would be very difficult to time a trip around the moon. Mother Nature is in charge.

If I were to do it again I would not go to Zanzibar. We enjoyed it greatly, but I would rather spend more time on safari. I would go to the Maasai Mara and see Nile crocodiles. It wouldn't have been migration time, but just to see the Nile crocodile would be worth it. I chose it because I didn't think my wife would enjoy the safari as much as she did.

I enjoyed the time of year because I didn’t think the crowds were too bad.

I would also tell anyone going on a safari to do it privately. I would never want to have more than four people in a truck. It is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Spend as much money as you can and enjoy every minute of it. Africa is an amazing place and will forever be ingrained in your memory.

I would tell anyone to go with Zicasso’s tour company. Our agent did an excellent job and I will recommend her to anyone looking to go on safari.

Luxury Tanzania Vacation Review: Safari, Hot-Air Balloon Tour, Great Migration, Snorkeling, 14-Day Trip

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