Africa Odyssey Testimonials

I had been meaning to write to you and say thank you for organising the most amazing honeymoon! It couldn’t have gone better! From all the connections being seamlessly organised to recommendations for the best accommodation we couldn’t have asked for more.

We stayed at Selous Safari Camp for 4 nights – the lodge was beautiful, rooms spectacular, service immaculate and the food was amazing (and I am a fussy eater – so that is high praise indeed!). They made you feel at home from the moment you arrived and the actual safaris were so exciting – jeep, boat and walking.

In Zanzibar we first stayed at Ras Nungwi – this was the hotel we chose before the real splashing out on luxury – it was WAY above my expectations. The rooms were so beautiful and the pool, beach and restaurant area stunning. We then moved to Baraza – this is probably the best hotel I have ever stayed in. Amazing. The villas are GIGANTIC and beautifully furnished – with our own plunge pool and reserved beds on the beach. The beach service was excellent and the restaurant lovely. The pool area was great and selection of water sports excellent. I really couldn’t fault it. They gave us some vouchers to enjoy some of the different facilities including the spa and water sports which was a lovely touch.

Over all it was an amazing trip and we were so sad to come home. Each of the places went out of their way to make us feel special on our honeymoon, leaving champagne and arranging for private dining.

C King 2011

Dear Ted,

First of all Tanzania Odyssey is a fantastic travel agent !

From Dar es Salaam to Selous Safari Camp is ony a flight of 45 minutes and you arrive in a wonderful serene area. The camp is absolutely great and the tents are above expectations, all very, very nice and comfortable, also the staff and management is very friendly and the food is excellent. Good guides who take the time for everything.

Jongomero in Ruaha is even more fantastic because it is so isolated from everything and you feel as if you are in paradise. Camp is fantastic and each tent is also very comfortable and has a beautiful view from where you can spot many animals. At night you hear the lions roaring and the elephants eat from the trees just beside your tent. Staff and management are fantastic and very enthousiastic and the game drives are great because you never see any car, just the animals. Food is also perfect. We had a fantastic guide called Kim who told us many interesting things about the animals.

It was my 8th safari holiday and I am sure that I will go back to Jongomero again.

And then Greystoke at Mahale, something you must experience. To see the chimpansees is just as if you are looking in a mirror, they look so just like us. It was an aboslutely fantastic experience to see these primates. I felt very humble and emotional but also I felt very fortunate that I could be with them so close. Greystoke camp is also stunning and so is the lake. I have never seen such a beautiful lake with such clear water. The lodges ar also very nice and the food is also excellent. Staff and management are very friendly and informative and even though it is a very long way to get there it is all worth it and I hope I can return again to that magnificant and very special place.

I Wardenaar 2011, Netherlands

Hi Ted,

We’ve returned from our trip to Tanzania and I just wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you for planning the perfect safari for us. It was everything that I had expected and more. We saw a super huge herd of elephants in Tarangire that our guide estimated to be near 1000, and the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is the most charming place ever! I felt like I was living in a fairy tale. Serengeti Under Canvas was a little rougher than I expected, but while there, on my husband’s birthday we were able to see two lions, four cheetachs, including one who devoured its prey in front of us, two leopards, and a herd of wildebeest crossing the Mara river that lasted almost half an hour. That made everything worthwhile, bucket shower and all! And Faru Faru was the perfect last stop for the trip. My husband stayed in the resort and got pampering massage treatments while I went to Sasakwa to ride. The riding was simply out of this world, and I can’t t hink of anything that can ever top the feeling of cantering along with zebras and topis and giraffes. FYI, they have started doing 3-6 day riding safaris this year so guests can start from Sasakwa and ride to Faru Faru or a mobile camp. I am already dreaming of going back for that one in the near future!

Anyway, can’t thank you enough for your help and I’m telling all my friends to go to Tanzania

L. Chen 2011, Singapore