Tanzania Odyssey - References and Testimonials

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Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful honeymoon! We had an amazing time and everything was far better than we ever expected. Once we were over there, we couldn't believe we were ever worried about our safety. We always felt completely safe. If you need a reference, I would love to speak to anyone about this incredible trip. Thanks again for a great honeymoon! Kristen Narlinger

Glad to tell you that the trip was absolutely first class and everything after we left London went like clockwork. We were both hugely impressed by all the places you arranged for us to stay in. The quality of the accommodation was really good and all the people at Selous, Jongomero and Ras Nungwi were extremely welcoming, friendly and eager to help. Both the bush camps were great fun. The accomodation was gorgeous and the standard of dining was very high. At Ras Nungwi we thought the hotel was super and extremely well run and even our last day in Stonetown was thoroughly enjoyed and we thought the guest house was very charming and comfy. We had good times everywhere, saw a lot of big game at very close quarters(bit too close a couple of times!), soaked up a lot of the atmosphere of living in the wild, and met a lot of interesting people. I am glad we had a chance to sample two fairly different camps at Selous and Jongomero. As you know, I was already an 'Afrophile' and this trip just reinforced my views about it being a place everyone should visit at least once in a lifetime. Margot had never been to Africa but was bowled over by everything and came away saying "Which part of Africa are we going to visit next?". I can honestly say we couldn't think of a single even slightly negative aspect of this trip and you can be assured that will be reflected in what I write. Thank you for everything you did to make it such a memorable adventure.

I must admit that we were greatly impressed with the level of timeliness and efficiency of the people who picked us up etc. at airports, hotels etc. That was a major positive and we were never left worrying about travel details. The holiday itself was a dream come true. We saw some of the most beautiful wildlife in the world and words or pictures can never describe what one feels when a pride of 17 lions crosses your safari vehicle's path in the Serengeti, or the sight of a Thompson's Gazelle giving birth in the Ngorongoro Crater. Add to that the spectacular scenery, lovely weather and great people and you have the makings of a great holiday. Our safari guide Richard Urio was excellent. Always patient and always ready to explain fine details. A dedicated person. Lodge accommodation was also fantastic and the food was delicious. In Zanzibar we had a great time too. The 3 days in Ras Nungwi were three of the most relaxing ever and the perfect opportunity to unwind after one sitting down in a safari vehicle for one week! Stonetown was great too. The Tembo Hotel may not have a service of the level of the other places we stayed at, but it is clean, nicely decorated and also in an excellent location. Maya Tours gave us an excellent walking tour of Stone Town and a great spice tour. We will recommend your company to any friends interested in travelling to Africa and look forward to returning one day! Eric & Claire Cordina, Malta

I just wanted to echo Rosie's comments and say what a fantastic job you did organising our honeymoon. Everything went like clockwork and everywhere you recommended was absolutely superb and spot on. It was a trip of a lifetime and one which we will never forget and always cherish the memories of. The perfect start to married life.With regards to highlights, it's hard to pick any one thing in particular as it was all so good. The suite at Ras Kutani was amazing, the safari was exciting, beautiful and fascinating (and so much luxury for somewhere so remote) and Pongwe beach is the best I've ever seen. Once again, many, many thanks to you and all the team at Tanzania Odyssey ? Doug Mitchell

We are back from our honeymoon and wanted to give you a quick feedback on the trip: EXCELLENT! We really enjoyed it and I am very grateful to you for the suggestions. Both Lake Manze and Ruaha were exceptional, and indeed two very different environments. We had great game drives, some nice bush walks and all together it was a sensational experience. Accommodation was good, all in all very very good.
Funny enough on the June edition of Africa Geographic the safari in South Tanzania was very much praised in comparison with the north, so thanks again for the tip. Quilalea was as expected, great place, great service (although a bit more food would have been better! their portion are very light). Even the strong tides were manageable, from our villa we could access the sea straight away and even with low tide it was just a few meters to the deep waters. A very relaxing stay, a couple of days more would have been more than welcome! The last positive surprise was the Oyster Bay hotel: from the setting to the furniture to the food to the kind hospitality it was a pleasant surprise, the best way to finish a wonderful holiday! All connections worked fine, no trouble at all. Thanks again for the great job. Davide & Juljana

We just wanted to write and thank you, and others involved at Tanzania Odyssey, for organizing such a fantastic trip. We really did have the most amazing time. We were looked after exceptionally well in all the camps and hotels, with every transfer running very smoothly. We didn't need to think about anything, apart from enjoying our trip! Now it's time to go through our 1000's of photographs! Many thanks, Nick and Vicky

Julian, we just returned from our honeymoon in Tanzania and had a wonderful time. Thanks again for all the help and planning. You guys did a great job coordinating everything. thanks! Peter Rosenblum

The trip was wonderful and perfect!! The camps were amazing , the guides were great, the flights on time and the pilots good! It was more then we ever anticipated and were so very pleased with the trip you set up for us, Thank you, thank you! If you would like any more details please let me know and I would be glad to share more info. Our oldest daughter is spending a semester of school in London next winter and we would love to meet and have a pint. Take care and thank you again for everything, warmly, liz leibowitz

Magda and I have just returned from our 2 week holidays and just wanted to say thank you to you and the team at Tanzania Odyssey. We had a great time and loved Tanzania. And everybody at each hotel was well aware that it was our honeymoon, which I think triggered some specific attentions, such as fruit baskets, wine bottle, and each time a room with a great view. So I suspect you might be for something behind this. Thanks again for that : Magda and I really appreciated it. We will send you a few pictures once we have finished our selection among the 1800 pictures we took !!. Magda and Wilfrid GUILLO

Sarah & I just wanted to thank you and the team over there for your efforts in arranging our honeymoon. It was a simply wonderful holiday, the game viewing was spectacular, accommodation superb and all of the arrangements throughout were immaculate. The balance of the itinerary that you developed worked out perfectly and contributed enormously to our enjoyment. It?s very difficult to pick a highlight but memories of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Mahale will remain with us both for a very long time. Tanzania is a truly amazing country and we are both delighted that we chose it as a destination. We have been equally delighted with the service that we have received from you and would absolutely recommend Tanzania Odyssey to anybody interested in visiting. Thanks again. Peter Morgan

Tim and I wanted to say a huge thank you for organising such a wonderful honeymoon for us. We had an amazing time and everything went perfectly. We were met when you said, where you said and all the local representatives were highly professional. Our local guide for the safari, was very knowlegeable and highly experienced in dealing with the (often very muddy!) terrain. All our hotels were of an extremely high standard and we would like to thank you for recommending the Pongwe Beach Hotel - it was absolutely perfect and just what we were looking for to end our holiday. Due to the size it felt very personal, the setting beautiful and the food excellent. Thanks once again. We will be sure to recommend you to friends who visit Tanzania & Zanzibar in the future. Regards, Joanna & Tim Stanbridge

Very many thanks to you and Julian for organising such an outstanding holiday for us. As mentioned on the phone, all of the little things that you organised, such as people to meet, greet and organise flight transfers, made a huge difference ? and all of your recommendations were exactly as described. Of most importance, however, has been the truly outstanding service and attention both you and Julian have offered to my wife and me ? where frankly nothing seems to have been too much trouble. I have already been asked by 3 different groups of friends as to who had helped us organise this very special holiday and I have unreservedly recommended your good services - and will continue to do so and hope it results in plenty of business for you. Kind regards, Nick

Thank you so much for organising a wonderful trip for us to Zanzibar and the Selous this December. We were so impressed with the way you accommodated our last minute changes to privately charter all our internal flights and of course to divert disaster when our international flight was so delayed and we were faced with missing our safari altogether. We have since decided that next time we will do the safari at the end of the holiday as we would have been too exhausted by the travelling to have enjoyed it at the beginning. Ras Nungwi was wonderful and the beach really does beat anything Mauritius has to offer. We loved the fact that although luxurious it was also laid back and didn't insist on jackets at dinner. In fact we didn't put a pair of shoes on the whole week! The Selous Impala Camp was definitely the highlight of the trip. We adored everything about the camp - the staff and management were wonderful and we saw all the animals we wanted to including lions. Two nights is not enough and next year we will have at least four.......we are already thinking about our return! Anyway thank you for being unflappable and making those last minute changes - I think if we wanted to go by elephant you would have been able to arrange it. Kind regards, Lucy

I just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful honeymoon in Tanzania and Zanzibar - everything went very smoothly and the places we stayed at were wonderful. Thanks for arranging such a great memorable honeymoon for us. Ritika Arora

You were absolutely FANTASTIC!!!! Everything was amazing, fabulous and beyond our wildest dreams!! The level of service and professionalism was 7-Star!!! Sid loved every minute, and that was my dream!!! The exceptional rooms, cuisine and diversity of animals was the perfect marriage!!! Thank you for organizing every last detail so perfectly!!!!! I have shared your contact information with others. Thank you, again Marc!!!!! I may call on you again in the future, if that is ok. Cheers, Marta
P.S. We still can't wipe the smiles from our faces :):):)

just a quick e mail now that we have arrived back to say thankyou for putting together the holiday of our lives. It was truly amazing. everything went perfectly, all the itinerary, not a single hitch. The lodges, the people, the game viewing, the food and Mnemba to finish with! You guys really are good at what you do. We are seriously thinking of taking our daughter ( 17) back to East Africa in February. If we do and if she wishes to then we will, we will only use you. Well done to everyone at Tanzania Odyssey and at CC Africa who did you proud. Kind Regards Paul and Tracy Feeney

It's been now a few weeks since the end of our safari in Mwagusi & Sand River last october, and I've been quite busy at work since. But Bertrand and I really wanted to let you know that we found your services simply perfect in the preparation and the booking of that trip. We notably appreciated your promptness in email responding. And once in Tanzania, everything ran smooth, without a glitch, and the program was exactly as scheduled and expected. So thanks for everything! Best regards, David

We just got back from our trip and just wanted to say a big thank you - we had an amazing time. The trip was seamless as we were met at each point and everything was taken care of. The game viewing was superb - managed to see the Big 5 and we even say a cheetah kill! Thanks again, Bharti

we just got back from Tanzania and wanted to let you know how very happy Bambi/miranda and I were with the whole holiday. All 3 Selous co. places were exceptional so a big thankyou from us for all your help and spot -on suggestions. We have both fallen in love with Jongomero, and our Rus Kutani stay was perfect. We may have to go back in a year or so. Gilly

Just wanted to send a mail to thank you so much for the trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar. It was fabulous, even better than we hoped. The connections all worked perfectly an all the lodges / camps were fabulous. The guides great and Ras Nungwi a wonderful place to relax after the safari. Emerson and Green was an amazing to end the trip. Kind regards. Chris Wells

We got back on Friday from a fanastic holiday which you arranged for us (Amani Beach / Selous Safari / EMC in Ruaha / Ras Nungwi in Zanzibar). It was truly wonderful. We are so grateful to you for your excellent advice on where to stay, which enabled us to get absolutely the most out of our trip. If you'd be interested in more detailed feedback on the places we stayed, we'd be happy to give it. In the meantime though, thanks again, and we hope to go back to Tanzania with you in the future. with all good wishes, Charles Fraser

Thanks for arranging a fantastic trip! We enjoyed the Sand Rivers Lodge and Mwagusi very much. Sand Rivers was exceptional because we had a private guide for just the two of us, the opportunity to take a boat trip upriver and do some fishing in addition to the standard game drives was also a nice change.
The number and diversity of game that we saw at both places exceeded my expectations! The treehouses at Chole Minji were also quite unique. I have attached a few of my best photos for you to see. Thanks again for a great trip! Deborah J. Shafer

A note of thanks for the excellent organisation of our honeymoon which was flawless. Thanks also for your superb recommendations. We had an absolutely fantastic time and enjoyed all of the places we stayed (Ras Kutani, Beho Beho, Jongomero, Emerson & Green, Ras Numgwi). In particular, having the two days at the start of the honeymoon at Ras Kutani was great as we needed the time to relax and take in the events of the wedding. The highlight of the trip was definately Beho Beho. Whilst we enjoyed Jongomero very much, Beho Beho was a notch above in all departments, especially the guides. We didn't appreciate at the time just how good the guides at Beho Beho were and feel almost privileged to have had Spike and Sean as guides. A close second would be Ras Nungwi, which was the perfect way to end our honeymoon. Once again, Many Thanks, Howard & Charlotte.

Today I have sent you a DVD with some photos and video clips from out honeymoon. We had a fantastic time and it was better than we imagines and definitely the holiday of a lifetime that we wanted. Many thanks for all your help in making it all happen for us. We hope that you can us some of the pictures on your website.Thank you once again. Suzanne Nicholas (n?e - Clydesdale)

I thought I'd drop you a brief line to thank you for making the arrangements for our holiday - we returned yesterday. We had a superb time, and all of the arrangements worked well. I thought that we should give you some feedback about individaul aspects that might be useful. Coastal travel were great - they ensured that we made all of the flights and the internal transfres all went smoothly. The Serena Inn we really liked - great location and a top quality hotel; good food and an excellent start and finish to our holiday. The highlight for us was Beho Beho - this was absolutely the best place we have ever stayed, and the quality of the food, accommodation and guiding were faultless. The downside is that everywhere else seems disappointing as a result. however, as you had (correctly) advised us to go to Ruaha first, we were happy with the sequence. Jongamero was also very good - a nice, not too exacting introduction to a safari holiday - again, good accommodation and food, and attentive and friendly staff. We would be happy to recommend this sequence to anyone else.
In summary, we had a really great time - thank for all of the help - we will certainly be recommending you to friends for future use. Best wishes, John

We have just returned for our honeymoon booked by yourselves (under the name of Nicola Owen) during which we stayed at The Little Governors Camp, Kenya and both Ras Nugwi and The Palms in Zanzibar. You will be pleased to hear we had the trip of a life time and your organisation was top rate.
Marc and Nicola Franz

Just got back to my desk today (oh joy) after a really great holiday so I thought I'd take a few minutes to let you know how it all went. We had a fantastic time Nick. Everything went really smoothly and we really felt we got star treatment in both the Serengeti and Tarangire parks. As you had predicted, Nomads are the real deal. The accomodation was just great - really comfortable and excellent service. Our guides were both really great - although I feel our guide in the Serengeti definitely has the edge when it came down to it. Having said that our Tarangire guide was also great - and he was such a laugh that it made up for any shortcomings on finding game. All our flight connections went very smoothly, shame we can't get around like that here. Thanks also for the recommendation for the Clove Hotel in Stone Town. We really loved it there. I hope all is going well and thanks again for sorting out our trip at such short notice. Regards, Niamh

I am just writing to report our impressions of our Tanzania trip 19th August / 4th September. It was magic - not just up to our expectations but well beyond. Each camp and park complemented the others, becoming more specialised, always with lots of game and without the distraction of other tourists. Everywhere the standards of guiding, accommodation, food and service were absolutely first class. Ras Kutani was idyllic. A honeymooner's paradise - we were treated like honeymooners after 42 years of marriage! Either TO has considerable influence or they really thought we were honeymooners because we had one of two new beautiful secluded suites high up overlooking the tree canopy and the sea, with a ten foot bed, two verandahs and our own pool. Charming service and good food - altogether an absolute delight. Mwagusi in Ruaha was an ideal introduction to safari. The camp is very comfortable, the guiding superb, the countryside very varied, and a huge quantity and variety of game. Our only minor grumble relating to the whole trip is that they seemed a little disorganised. Katavi was quite different. The drying up flood plain had huge herds of buffalo (one of over 3,000) and lots of hippo, crocs, zebra, giraffe, lions, etc. We discovered that after the first night we would be the only guests. This might have been a little awkward but it was in fact quite the opposite. Manie the young Afrikaner manager's bushcraft was unparalleled, and he was a great host. He, Apollo, and the other six staff catered to our every whim with great cheerfulness - no need to fit in with other guests' plans. We will never forget our surprise sundowners way out in the bush at the end of a walking safari! The only problem at Katavi was some particularly determined tsetse flies! As everyone told us we would, we loved Mahale. Chimps galore, many of whom did not understand the 10 metre rule! The place was beautiful and laid back, with very entertaining and imaginative young hosts in Edward and Donna. I shall long remember snorkelling in Lake Tanganyika - thousands of cichlids in crystal clear water - and diving for giant freshwater mussels for supper, to be greeted with champagne on our return. And there was no bar bill whatsoever!
All in all, we had the time of our lives. This was to a large part due to your advice, organisation, and I suspect, influence. It appears that out there Tanzania Odyssey is a highly thought of name. Everything ran like clockwork apart from the one plane delay, and all without any tickets! In hindsght it is difficult to see how it could have been improved, and it met exactly our criteria of abundant game in natural surroundings without crowds, with real variation in terrain and camps. The surprise was that the birdlife was almost as fascinating as the big game.As you will probably gather, we enjoyed ourselves! This was very largely due to your advice and organisation, which we appreciate greatly. It was worth every penny. Very many thanks from both of us. Regards and best wishes
Peter and Celina Bullick

This is just a quick e-mail to say thank you for organising a wonderful honeymoon for Katy and myself. We had an absolutely amazing time at Selous safari camp and then Shooting Star on Zanzibar. Everything was so well organised and efficient and made for such a great holiday. We'll definitely be recommending anyone we know who is planning to go to Tanzania your way. Thanks again, Ross McMillan

I just wanted to let you know what a superb holiday we had in Northern Tanzania and Zanzibar and to thank you for your impeccable organisation. After the nerve-wracking preliminaries (10 August), we finally left Heathrow only one hour late and arrived in Dar on time. From then on all the arrangements, transfers, flights etc worked like clockwork. Our guide Chamillas Madji was brilliant - very knowledgeable, helpful and informative, and with an unerring knack of finding the animals we were looking for. It's hard to imagine how the safari could have been improved. Thanks to Serena Hotels' overbooking, we had a wonderful two nights in Kirawira Luxury Camp, which was an unforgettable experience. The other hotels were also excellent, especially Ras Nungwi, which really lives up to its brochure. We've been raving about the holiday since we came back and there's a distinct chance that another branch of the family will be in touch with you to discuss 2007... Kind regards and many thanks once again, John

Thank you for the cheque (sorry about my tardy acknowledgement). Your response has enhanced the already high regard we have for the Tan. Odyssey operation. We all had a truly memorable holiday and were very impressed by all the arrangements you put in place. Many, many thanks. My colleagues, although widely travelled, who had never been to Africa were really excited and are talking about taking their two sons as soon as their respective diaries can be made to fit. They may get in touch with you directly; I have passed all the info to them. For my part we are already planning next year. Zambia plus beach over say 3 weeks next August, seems a favoured choice. Do Tan. Odyssey have a presence there? Perhaps it might be best if I called to discuss options rather than to rely on e-mails. Please let me know what you think. Very best regards, John Field

We returned from our honeymoon on 25th August despite British Airways attempts to further wreck our plans by not changing our flight from the 22nd to the 25th correctly! Needless to say, a strong letter of complaint has gone into BA for their total incompetence in handling the security crisis (lack of information, incorrect information, inability to contact them by phone or change flights on the internet). Anyway, enough of the grumbling. I wanted to say a very big thank you to you and your colleagues at Tanzania Odyssey for two reasons. Firstly, for being of great help when our flight was cancelled. It was great to be able to talk to you outside of office hours and we were grateful for the smooth and efficient way you assisted us with the extra accommodation at Amani Beach and the changed flights with Coastal. Secondly, for organising a fantastic honeymoon for us. The recommendations made by Tanzania Odyssey were unbelievable. The quality absolutely fabulous. Beho Beho was amazing. We saw some great wildlife, the guiding (Spike) was brilliant, and the quality of accommodation second to none. Palms was equally fantastic. Lovely place and the staff were so kind, friendly and attentive. I won't have second thoughts in recommending Beho Beho, Palms or Tanzania Odyssey to all my friends and family.Thanks again for all your help. Best wishes, Kevin

Firstly apologies for not being in touch sooner. Zo? and I just wanted to thank you for organising a superb honeymoon in Tanzania. It really was exactly what we were after, in terms of having to think about nothing apart from what time the next meal was! Ras Nungwi was excellent. The food was lovely and it was very relaxed. I cannot remember the name of the place we stayed at in Stone Town but once again this was very nice and central. The place is now having a restaurant built, which should add to it, as we felt that was the only thing missing. But overall it was fantastic. The Selous Safari Camp was brilliant and I cannot recommend the whole experience high enough. The fly camp was an experience not to be missed. The food and service was amazing and we just wished we had longer there, but I think this would have been impossible. Ras Kutani was also the perfect ending and also went far too quickly. Thank you very much for organising the whole trip which was done so easily, which is exactly what we needed with everything else leading up to the wedding. Also a huge thank you for coming within our budget. I gained the distinct impression that you reduced your prices by quite a bit to meet us, which we are very very grateful for. I have recommended your company to two other friends getting married next year, called Edward Every and Hugo Shorten. All the best and once again many thanks, James and Zo? Lane

A big thank you for the perfectly organized trip to Tanzania. We had a wonderful time and were treated with respect, courtesy, kindness and PATIENCE at every step of the way. Despite all the many flights it coordinates, Coastal was on time and the pilots inspired trust. Even though BA left A's bag in London, Coastal was able to deliver it 4 days later at Selous. When we missed our flight to Zanzibar due to extra pickups on the way from Ruaha, the staff made sure we got there within an hour and phoned the hotel re: transport. I was fairly anxious about both these little incidents and yet (as has happened in the past) not one staff person displayed impatience with my worrisome questions. Our family vacation was probably the last altogether since our children will be going to University soon. In addition, I had been working extra hours to pay for it. How delightful it is to have only positive things to say about this luxurious adventure. Thanks again, Dale Northcote.

Heather and I are just back from our safari and we would like to thank you for arranging what has been a fabulous holiday. We have special memories of the four locations - Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Zanzibar - each of which was magnificent.We have only previously seen the wildlife on TV programmes but the big cats, hyenas, elephants, giraffe, hippos, eagles, vultures, pelicans and others too numerous to list are indeed so amazing and exciting in the flesh that it is easy to understand now why people dedicate their lives to studying and conserving them. It is the people that can make or break a holiday and the Tanzanians are clearly naturally very friendly. We stayed at five hotels, Rivertrees Country Hotel near Arusha,a small hotel with beautiful grounds and vegetable garden, and this was ideal for a rest day after the overnight flight.All the three safari hotels had such magnificent views with swimming pools that their other services were almost irrelevant - however Lake Manyara Serena was excellent and probably the best of the three (apart from their band of entertainers who would have been appreciated more if they had taken breaks for rests),Serengeti Sopa was very good alround (the Sopa has a staff choir which provided excellent after dinner entertainment).the Ngorongoro Sopa seemed to be the biggest and busiest of these three hotels (the central heating in the bedroom was much appreciated but yes it is very cold at night in the dining room so we would advise travellers not only to take a fleece but to wear some extra layers as well). Our final hotel was the Fumba Beach Lodge on Zanzibar for a couple of days relaxing after the week's safari.This was an idyllic Indian Ocean beach location, quiet, warm seas, outstanding views, dining on delicious food under the stars - something that we had dreamed about and was very special to experience. On top of all this African day to day life is just so different to Europe that it does have to be seen to be appreciated. Once again thank you to all of the Tanzania Odyssey team, Mike and Heather Wear

Just a quick note to thanks everyone at Tanzania Odyssey for a truly memorable holiday (honeymoon). We could not have asked for a better time. All transfers were remarkably well organised and straight forward and the recommended places to stay were superb. I would recommend our itinerary to anyone. I think this was reflected in the fact that we did not want to leave each place we stayed at. Thought it may be useful to jot down a few remarks about the trip. Ras Kutani was the perfect starting point and a really relaxing couple of days. Even invited to the staff quarters to watch the World Cup! The Selous camp was a superb start to the safari experience and being taken out for a boat trip on the afternoon of our arrival and cracking open a beer at sunset on the lake was fantastic, followed by a good couple of days mixing walking and driving. For us though, I think the absolute highlight of the two weeks was the Beho Beho camp. The incredible views, fantastic rooms, service and quality of the guide (Spike in our case) coupled with the incredibly warm and friendly atmosphere that Rita and her team provided has left a lasting impression on us. Whilst only our first safari, so no real comparison, these guys seem to have got everything spot on and I genuinely think it would be a shame for anyone to visit the Selous without a stay here. We also experienced their bushnight, which again, we would highly recommend. Thanks again for a fantastic holiday. From start to finish Tanzania Odyssey have been nothing but professiona