Thank you for your help in planning the vacation of a lifetime! We were all absolutely delighted with our trip and thoroughly appreciate your advice, patience and the quality of the team that you have put together. From the moment we were met at the airport by Ayubu and Nova, we knew we made the right choice in working with Detasa and the standard was kept high throughout the duration of our trip. On the mountain, Justin, Ernest and Ari took exceptional care of us and their professionalism was top notch at all times. Justin is a great team leader and his decision to allow us to summit a day early was greatly appreciated and was absolutely the right decision. Ernest is a very experienced guide and we think he could be a very capable team leader. He is passionate about climbing and the work he is doing with the Maasai Joy School is truly inspirational. Ari is a great guide, very knowledgeable about the plants, the trails and the history of the mountain and surrounding area. He is also very personable and we greatly enjoyed his Swahili lessons! All of the porters were very hard working, professional at all times and were always courteous to us all. Finally, the food was fantastic; Semeni is truly a genius and has a restaurant caliber talent. There is little we can tell you about Ayubu that you don't already know. His knowledge of the bush, the animals, and the plants is second to none. We were certainly lucky to see so many animals and his ability to consistently put us in the right place at the right time was uncanny. His ability to spot animals while driving the car was especially amazing. Ayubu also cares deeply about his clients and the animals and this is very evident in how he carries himself. We had a great experience working with you and your team on the ground and always felt like we were safe and well taken care of. Thank you again for the wonderful experience!
Kate M & Charlie F
Aug 2011

I would like to express my gratitude for letting me live with my wife and the  couple of friends with whom we have traveled, a truly unique experience. Thanks  Karen for having arranged everything with patience satisfying our demands. Thanks to Novatus who welcomed us with his smile, the first and last day in  Arusha and hosted us for lunch on the last day without our knowledge. But....a special thanks goes to our guide, Ayubu. He managed to make us understand and know  what is a safari and what is AFRICA! He told us, reassured us, guided  us (the best off-road driver ever seen), has helped us in times of hardship,  has made known to people who are humble and true, non-standard tourist, has
made us the company of his patience and kindness and experience .... Thanks Ayubu!!!! You'll remain forever in our hearts!! Thanks Detasa!! You are really SAFARI!!!!
By Giuseppe, Grazia, Fabio, Monica from ITALY
Aug 2011

Our safari was one of the best ones we have ever been on! Our guide Joseph should get a gold star for his performance as a guide, he gave us 110%. If or when we ever return for another safari, we will certainly contact you. P.S. The 110AC charger in our Landrover for charging batteries saved my life. All of the camps had 220 only.
George G

Aug 2011

 

All the wonders of Africa-especially the amazing East African nation of Tanzania can best be experienced on a Detasa tour! Whether you are interested in hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro or exploring the Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater (Caldera) Detasa is THE ONLY way to go! We have traveled to Australia, Peru, Japan, Mexico, Jamaica and all across Western Europe (from Ireland to Italy, Greece to Germany) and our trip to Tanzania was our all-time favorite for many reasons. The high quality and attention to detail is what impressed us most about our Detasa adventure. We spent 10 days on safari-including the Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater-and each day was better than the day before! Our guide Ayubu (the BEST) was extremely knowledgeable, funny and well versed on African geography and culture. His infectious laugh and passion for all things Tanzania was contagious-and we could not imagine a better first journey to Africa. In addition we visited a Masai village, a Lake Victoria fishing village and hunted with the Hadzabe tribe-all simply amazing! Imagine being only a few feet from a pride of lions or a family of cheetah, seeing a giraffe or elephant up close-or watching dozens of hippos jostle in the water-all experiences we had. Detasa handles every detail from landing at the airport to leaving-and along the way provides an authentic and pleasurable trip that allows you to simply sit back and enjoy. We HIGHLY recommend Detasa to any and all travelers-you WILL NOT be disappointed in any way. Now back your bags and sign up!
Mike and Karen E.

June 2011

As someone who has never traveled to Africa before, it put my mind at ease knowing that Detasa was taking care of everything during the entire trip. They were with me every step of the way to make sure my entire vacation went smoothly. From customizing the itinerary until checking into my return flight home, Detasa took the hassle and worry out of my trip and allowed me to enjoy my vacation. While in Africa, the thing that stood out about Detasa was their people and their equipment. Their employees were always nice and professional. Not only does Detasa treat their clients well, but they take care of their employees too. They also make sure to buy quality equipment – which makes a huge difference when dealing with extreme African conditions.
Kyle S
Nov 2010

 

Ayubu and Alex were amazing guides! I truly believe that they made our trip all the more special and provided us with unbelievable game viewing opportunities. They were extremely accommodating in whatever we wanted to do while always lending their expertise in realizing what would make our experience memorable. I really can’t say enough about these two – they were incredible! I feel that they always went above and beyond their duty to make this a trip of a lifetime for us. We constantly harassed them to stop for pictures and inundated them with questions – they always were helpful, knowledgeable, and gracious. I don’t know how they were able to drive such long days, always spot wildlife everywhere and from great distances, and deal with our constant requests but they did so throughout the trip with generosity and grace. Their knowledge is also something to take note of – it was endless and incredible! I don’t know how they can see the things they do and know all the details of the wildlife that they do! But of course, this added such a dimension to our trip. I venture to say that I highly doubt other companies and guides provide such service! I definitely plan on recommending Detasa to all my friends and even hope to travel with you again someday!

Joyce

Oct 2010

 

Let me just say, that I have never taken the time to make public recommendations on a trip, although I am a seasoned traveler. For the very first time, I feel compelled to actually say something. We spent two weeks in Detasa's hands 1) going on safari with our family and another couple, and 2) hiking up the Rongai route in Mount Kilimanjaro with just the 3 of us. From the start, we felt you had our best interests at heart. When customizing a trip from afar, one never knows how things will actually turn out. In this case, our trip ran seamlessly and far exceeded our expectations. Your expertise provided us with several options and we were able to customize the itinerary to suit our needs.  It turned out, dare I say, pretty perfect! Our itinerary was comparable to the expensive luxury packages we’ve seen with other outfitters, yet at a fraction of the cost.  I believe that this cost savings occurred because we eliminated many of the “middle man” layers. Detasa represents the best of both worlds in that it is based in both the U.S. and Tanzania. We felt comfortable dealing with an outfitter that we could contact in the U.S., that delivered great customer service, and that also employed a Tanzanian staff of porters, guides, and managers. We had an ideal experience and we would gladly recommend Detasa to anyone who is planning a trip to Tanzania. The staff and people at Detasa are absolutely amazing. They seem happy and it is reflected in their work. We enjoyed meeting Ayubu’s family, all the porters, and we especially want to thank Karen, Innocent, Ayubu, Justin, Gabriel, Nova, Elliott, Juma, Adamson, Hussein, and Peter for making our trip awesome. Kaila, our daughter, sends a ‘Naku penda sana’ to all!

Ann, Greg and Kaila

July 2010

 

We were very lucky to have found DETASA as your services were outstanding! Our guide Ayubu was the best.  He knew everything, everywhere to go to, the best viewing, and totally knowledgeable about everything Africa.  He is so well known and respected on the circuit. A wonderful personality and he became our friend as well. Innocent went out of his way to help one of our members find a pair of boots for her climb and they worked out splendidly.  Ayubu did some local touring with us in Arush and took us for a fun and informative walk one afternoon, on his day off.  Again, a wonderful trip and well worth the money.  We felt we found a fabulous bargain given all of the outstanding hotel accommodations, out of this world safari, service and the great friendships we made on the trip.

Wayne and Denise

July 2010

 

Just got back from the trip and wanted to say that the arrangements exceeded my expectations. On Kilimanjaro Ben, Mhina, Busta and Ari were excellent guides who made sure we were safe and able to continue especially when we were freezing cold during the ascent to crater camp. I definitely would not have made it to the top without them. The porters were also superb. We were well fed with delicious food and above all, well taken care of. The safari was also excellent. Ayubu is an excellent spotter who tried his utmost to ensure we saw all the animals we wanted to see. He's a great resource who is also passionate about what he does and you can feel it even through the long hours of driving he did.  I am more than happy to recommend detasa to my friends. The people you have clearly love Tanzania and that really makes the trip more meaningful!

Cheryl

July 2010

 

I want to thank you for the memorable safari that I took with my family, As soon as you met us at the airport, I felt we were in good hands and would be taken care of. Our guide, Alex, was knowledgeable, helpful, and patient. This was a once in a lifetime trip and our choice to use Detasa was the best decision we made. All of the hotels had excellent service, comfortable rooms and wonderful views. Most of friends and associates are very interested in my photos from the trip and i will recommend your company to anyone interested in an African journey!

Edna
Feb 2010

 

On a scale on 1-10 (with 10 the best) our trip was a 12! The crew was wonderful, every one of them! They gave a very good image of the Tanzanian people. Detasa did a good job of preparing us and the accommodations they chose were the best!

Sandra and Mark
Feb 2010

 

Because our group wanted to reach the summit via the more challenging Western Breach, we had some difficulty finding a tour operator that would accommodate us with our small group of three, and our travel dates, considering that we also had to fit in the Kilimanjaro Half-Marathon after the climb (ouch), and then a safari! Destination Tanzania Safaris was the best-rated outfit that we could find within our budget, and I can't imagine having found a more professional, courteous, and safety conscious group. It was a cold and challenging climb - made as comfortable as it could possible be (the food was great!). It was a great trip, thanks to Innocent and Karen who helped with our itinerary (and more), and to our fantastic guide - Bonaventure, and finally thanks to each and every Detasa team member that was involved in the trip, and there were lots.
Brian,Glen,and Elena
March 2009

 

My daughter and I had a fantastic trip. We were able to summit Kilimanjaro, go on Safari and spend some time at the beach in Zanzibar. We received very personalized service throughout the trip. On Kilimanjaro, it was clear that there is a wide variety of options in guide services. Destination Tanzania is one of the best. I enjoyed watching the interactions within our crew and with the others. It was clear that our porters were treated well by Detasa and in turn they treated us very well. Many of the other guide services seemed to be struggling with their equipment or their teammates. Justin did a great job of making sure we received anything we needed and was very professional in his approach to helping us summit. It was well organized, with excellent meals and equipment. Our Safari was memorable in many ways. Hussein was extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of our safari. He always put us in the best position to see the animals and provided context for what we were seeing. We were lucky enough to see all of the big 5 as well as catching part of the migration on the Serengeti. The lodging and food were very good. It was obvious everywhere we went that Detasa was well respected by all the people we came in contact with. Much of the tourism business is built on relationships and it was clear that Detasa is a class organization.

Kevin and Laura

Dec 2008

I can't say enough good things about Destination Tanzania Safaris - professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Our trip exceeded our expectations! We saw all the animals we were looking forward to and many more! The guides were all very friendly and the places we stayed at were great.

Susan and Bruce M

December 2008

 

Almost half a year after we spent our holiday in Tanzania, we finally took the time to write down our experiences. That is the big difference between the every-day-busy home life and the quit-peaceful safari life. Here we have to do so much. There we wanted to do so much. Our 2 weeks with Detasa were incredible. Kilimanjaro-Tarangire-Lake Manyara-Serengeti-Ngorongoro. Accompanied by Godfrey, a funny, very experienced guide, we saw everything we imagined. Godfry was good with the kids and he had a nose for being at the right time at the right spot. He knew all the parks as it was his own backyard. Before our trip we had regular discussions with Innocent about our itinerary and I am glad we followed his advise. The planning was good, the lodges very nice, the luxurious tented camps incredible. I think I would not have changed anything. OK maybe one thing: we should have gone 3 weeks

Family den Hollander

July 2008

 

We would like to thank the entire team at Destination Tanzania for providing an excellent tour! I don't think we would have taken this trip without having Innocent and Karen to talk to (and ask questions) during the initial phase of planning this trip. Our guide, Ombeni, is an excellent guide! He was very knowledgeable and patient in answering the many questions we had. This was the trip of a lifetime and wonderful to take as a family!

Julie and Tom K. family

July 2008

 

I cannot thank you enough for what was, in short, one of the best experiences of my life. When Nancy and I decided to climb Kilimanjaro via Western Breach, I emailed a ton of companies and received varied responses. In the end, I simply went with the company that I had a good feeling about. You never know how these things are going to turn out, but I feel so fortunate to have stumbled across your website. From the very beginning, I was impressed with your responsiveness - the thoughtful and detailed information you provided made what we were planning to do not seem so crazy, but an incredible once in a lifetime experience. The climb was, in a word, incredible - not just because Kilimanjaro is a breathtaking and challenging mountain - but because of the people.  We also were pleased that the porters and guides were treated well. This was the first time I did a trek where the porters wore proper shoes - it matters so much to us to use a company that assures that not just the clients, but the staff, are safe and well. Destination Tanzania Safaris is really a top operation. The equipment and accommodations were first-rate and the staff from the ground on up exceedingly helpful and capable. I will of course recommend your company to anyone planning a trip to Tanzania (I already did to about half our airplane)!