What Our Travelers Say
“We looked at many different operators and guides and didn’t know where to start. Thankfully, a friend recommended Guided Tanzania. It made all the difference for an unbelievable trip. Ally, our guide, was super knowledgeable about the areas we were in, Tanzanian culture, and all of the wildlife (he’s a zoologist, by the way). He was able to take us to places that were unique and off the beaten path. And we had really authentic experiences, like seeing lions on their own without a swarm of other vehicles around and going on a morning hunt with Hadza bushmen. Throughout the trip, Ally paid close attention to us and really customized the experiences. He did all of this with a relaxed and comfortable style, and with a genuine enthusiasm that was infectious, quickly becoming a friend to our whole family. Guided Tanzania made a once in a lifetime trip truly unforgettable”
- Eric Starkloff and family
“I have been in Africa 10 times. As a biologist with 40 years experience in wildlife conservation, I strongly recommend traveling with Ally. He really knows the bird species and the animals of northern Tanzania. When I was on safari with him in February ‘24, he was able to correctly identify 48 bird species, 31 mammals, and four reptiles. He shares his knowledge about the many cultures in the region, and the interrelationship between the people and the animals. He cares about conserving wildlife and wild places. But, most importantly, he is a very ethical person and guide. He will get you good views of the wildlife without changing its behavior. Too many guides are perceived as threats by the animals due to reckless driving and impatience. Ally is all about peaceful coexistence.”
- Dr. Michael Kreger, V.P of Conservation and Sustainability, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
”Ally exceeded every expectation I had and was like the "swiss army knife" of Tanzanian guides. Yes, we saw amazing animals, but with the benefit of his Zoological knowledge and 20+ years of experience and stories, I was never bored. Ally seemed to know everyone, everything and every place. He was prepared for every eventuality (and one of our adventure was watching him "save" some locals with a truck that was straight out of the Disney ride. Beyond having deep knowledge of Tanzania's geography, wildlife, agriculture, culture, and history, Ally exuded an infectious excitement about safari while sharing his love for Tanzania. And, he's good company on top of all that. And, as much as I want to see the rest of the world, and avoid repeating trips, I'm looking forward to more adventures in Tanzania with Ally.”
- Eileen Forman
“My granddaughter and I had a delightful experience with Ally, a suberb guide and all around great person to spend 10 days with traveling around Tanzania. Ally was enthusiastic, punctual, knowledgeable, and took great care of us from start to finish. Book your safari adventure with him and you will not regret it!”
- Heidi T.
We had an amazing safari with Guided Tanzania in October 2024. Ally is a zoologist with 25 years of experience leading safaris. He identified animals of all types, birds, and plants. His deep understanding of animal behavior allowed him to recognize that two lionesses who appeared to be relaxing were actually stalking an herd of zebra. We stayed and witnessed the lions take down a zebra. We also had other lions and elephants walk within feel of our safari vehicle.
We stayed in tent camps inside the parks, with animals wandering through the camp at night. We also stayed at a lovely lodge on a coffee farm.
In additional to the safari, we visited two tribes, a historic village, and a project that employed disable people to enable them to support their families by making beautiful artisan crafts. I would definitely take another safari with Ally and Guided Tanzania.
- Eric and Deanna Flores
“I really respected Ally's professional abilities, his knowledge, his planning, and ability to adapt on the fly. I can’t imagine a better tour guide. It was like watching Tom Brady running a two-minute drill.”
- Charles Ludden