Our Tanzania base team
Passionate Guides Tanzania
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $3,816 to $14,917 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Neal and Dorothy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very organized and extremely well run while paying attention to all details
My wife and I went on a 10 day safari to Kenya and Tanzania. We initially chose them because of their flexibility on dates. You can literally pick any date that you want to start on and go from there. From picking us up at the airport in Nairobi to dropping us off at our desired hotel in Nairobi and then taking off 2 days later (at our request) on safari for 10 days––everything went without a hitch. All details were taken care of. The places we stayed and the food we ate was all spectacular. We had separate guides/drivers in Kenya and Tanzania and their knowledge was just fabulous. We saw everything that we had hoped to see and more. And then to top it off we were the only couple for our 2 drivers so we had the vehicle to ourselves the entire time.
I cannot sing enough praises for this outfit. A delightful truly special vacation.
CA
Email Gary Weinberg | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect!!!
Choose Passionate Guides – you won’t regret it!
From the day I reached out communication was clear, prompt, and upfront. I had an idea in mind of what we wanted to do, but it involved multiple countries, some “off the beaten track areas”, and our time was very limited. Beatus figured out exactly how to fit everything in in the time we had available. In 16 days we were able to spend 6 day safari in Tanzania, a 3/4 day beach holiday in Zanzibar, as well as 6 days in Uganda trekking with the chimpanzees and mountain gorillas. Everything was perfect. The lodges that were suggested were great, and our guides Dominic in Tanzania and Ismail & Geoffrey in Uganda were all and super accommodating. I wouldn’t choose anyone else and I’ve already suggested Passionate Guides to anyone I know interested in visiting East Africa.
6 out of 5 stars!!!
FR
Email Claire | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable journey
I went on a 7-day safari that allowed me to navigate the great parks such as the Serengeti; our guide Beatus, head of Passionate Guides (because there are other guides too in this friendly family company) was simply exceptional because he took the time to explain to us (my family and friends) with patience and pedagogy everything about the flora and fauna.
His kindness and erudition are impressive. His experience of over 10 years enabled him to show us all the Big 5 and much more.
He drove very smoothly and the Toyota 4x4 was very comfortable and clean.
I loved the meals, fine local cuisine.
He was able to guide us in our choice of accommodation and we were delighted each time we discovered a new lodge.
Beatus is a reassuring guide because he has a great deal of experience and you can feel it.
He also understands French very well and knows how to explain in our language. Of course, his English is perfect.
We shared a lot and laughed together at dinner. Perfect if you're looking for a relationship that's more friendly than commercial.
Contact, negotiation and pre-trip advice go smoothly, and it's easy to build a tour under these conditions. What's more, the price for this safari was far more attractive than the competition for the quality offered, so I wholeheartedly recommend Passionate Guides.
Email Jeremy Stewardson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Passionate Guides are more than just passionate, they’re exceptional from start to finish!
Beatus is a great guy to go with on safari. His knowledge is exceptional and his ability to spot wildlife is second to none. Beatus listens to what you want from your safari and makes sure you have the best experience.
He’s fun, safe, and great to spend days with as you travel across Tanzania.
Nothing was too much trouble and as a photographer he was great at ensuring the best angles and views.
If you go on safari with Beatus you won’t be disappointed, he’s the best!
UA
Email Dmytro | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience!
We had a wonderful time together with the guide Othman and the company. Everything was organized very quickly, clearly and qualitatively. At the end of our safari we were surprised how quickly these ten days flew by. during this time we visited 5 national parks, see all the animals of the big five, relax in the best tent lodges in Tanzania. Many thanks to Mr. Beatus and Mr. Othman for an unforgettable experience!
ES
Email Arantzazu Barquin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgetable experience
An incredible experience. We spent 7 days on safari with Passionate Guides Tanzania, as part of our honeymoon. We had the opportunity to visit different national parks such as Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater where we were able to see all types of animals including the so-called Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros). Our guide showed perfect knowledge of the parks and the best spots to see each of these precious animals. The organization was also perfect, adapted to our needs and requirements. The choice of lodges and tented camps was perfect. We also had the opportunity to visit different tribes as part of a cultural tour at Eyasi Lake, we experienced different ways of living and understanding life. Perfect to enjoy alone, as a couple, with friends or family. 100% recommendable!
Email Karen Butterworth | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Simply outstanding on any measure you wish to choose !
I’ve been going on safaris for twenty years but never to Tanzania . The level of service and expertise was first class. I cannot praise my guide and the experience highly enough .
Engaged and engaging throughout the trip . I now am convinced this is where I will bring my Granchildren feeling fully supported and informed! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
JP
Email Yao | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip I am most proud of to recommend to my friends
It is very competitive for the safari business in Tanzania and we are lucky to know the Passionate Guides -- A small operator founded by Beatus. After comparing with another 14+ operators, we chose to go with the Passionate due to the professional suggestions, fast response speed and a better price. Even if we were still a little bit worried about the trip (as we've never been to Africa before) but we feel assured soon after we met Beatus and our guide Athuman at the JRO airport. After 7 days when we left, we were 150% satisfied with our trip and fully loaded with the valuable memory in Tanzania. After comparing with some of my friends going with other operators afterwards, I really feel there are several very good points worth my recommendation to the Passionates:
1. The safari jeep is in good maintanence: The road is pretty bad for transportation between and within the national parks (Especially the way to Lake Natron). Even if it is dry seaon in Sep, the safari Landcruiser can still easily break down on the super bumpy road. Our Landcruiser were all good across the trip and our guide Athuman drove skillfully and carefully. He also cleaned the window of vehicle daily to keep clear view for us. This is quite a basic requirement but many other operators still may not be able to notice it.
2. Willing to listen to clients' needs and act profesisonally: Since we met at the airport Beatus emphasized that it was always better discussing with our guide Athuman what we need in time. We indeed did as he suggested: We always discussed the next day's plan daily on the dinner table and told him what animals we wish to see. Athuman tried his best during day time satisfying our needs and provided us chances to take wonderful photos for the animals. Even if we spent long time for some day hurried from on location to the other, he would get up very early at 6AM with us to earn some time for our game drive. Good communication with the clients can make both sides happy, we really appreciated this from Beatus's team.
3. Providing professional gear and suggestions: We went to Antarctica before but were not aware of taking a professional camera for high resoluaiton shots. Therefore we prepared a camera with a heavy 60-600 mm lens with us for this trip. Before we arrived, we were checking if Beatus can provide us with bean bags for support the camera on the vehicle, and he prepared it for us for free as well as providing some useful suggestions for photo graphing for animals. This is a very good evidence showing their professionality.
When we went back home, Beatus and his team came to welcome and check with us the feedback for this whole trip. Throughout all these activities, I really feel they are seriously running this business with true passion in their mind for the career. And it indeed brought the clients like me unforgettable experience in Africa. Therefore, I recommend the Passionate for safari tour in Tanzania without any reservation.
CN
Email Cunqin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are an enthusiastic, patient and energetic team
It’s our best decision to choose Passionate Guides to be tour operator. They suggested that we spend more time in Tanzania instead of Kenya.So we spent five days in Kenya and seven days in Tanzania.
Everything is perfect, foods, accommodation, tour guide. Ndutu is the best place for elderly people since you can have dinner in lodge and take a nap ,then continue your safari.
I don’t have a word to describe Serengeti, that’s a place you have to go.
We enjoy every moment of the trip.Africa,we will come back to see you.
Email Greg | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond the excellent safari was the experience of being catered so attentively
We just spent nine days having our minds blown every day. After the first day at Tarangire our camera already had 600 animal photos. The trip would have been great and we could have just called it a success.
But then….. after the first night in our tented camp we woke up to rustling and opened our tent flap to see a family of twelve elephants had come to see us, literally waving their trunks in greeting.
That type of experience happened EVERY SINGLE day. I cannot say enough praise about Passionate Guides and how Beatus was able to plan this whole experience for our family. In addition to an incredible set of safari days we also took time in Arusha to experience a bit of local culture including getting the best fade haircut a white man might ever experience by going to Beatus's own barber). We also did a 10 mile hike at Kilimanjaro.
Passionate Guides, under his leadership, goes to sleep after you have crashed, wakes up before you to prep supplies for the day, and then spends all day listening to your desires and making sure they get realized. We kept giving new challenges, "that was great but now we would like to see...." and then somehow within 24 hours Beatus kept working it in. We saw more than 120 different species of animals during our trip -and- a wildebeest river crossing to cap it all off.
We simply have never been treated more kindly and attentively than our time with Passionate Guides. Thank you Beatus.
-Greg, Beth, and Parker (from Chicago, NYC, and Orlando)
