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.  Zanzibar was a great way to end our trip. From the moment that our guide picked us up at the airport to the day we returned to the US we were well taken care of. The accommodations were amazing and the beach and the Indian ocean is unbelievable.

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)!

 

We wanted to thank you for the most amazing trip of our life! Because of our guide’s expertise, he knew exactly where to take us, and we saw the most incredible things. We saw a leopard slowly walked right by the car, all of the big 5, everything we could have wanted to see, and more. We saw the wildebeest migration, etc... it was breathtaking.  We couldn't have had a better guide. We were sad to leave him! All of the lodges we stayed at were each unique in their own way, and we can't thank you enough for doing such a great job of planning our itinerary!