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Visit: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara & Zanzibar

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Introduction

98% of our Travel Agents rate their FAM Trip experience as excellent.

A FAM Trip is your front-row introduction to Tanzania, giving you a focused, first-hand look at the routes, properties, and experiences you will recommend with confidence.

Designed for the USA and Canada travel trade, each departure is deliberately intimate, thoughtfully paced, and rich in detail.

Available FAM Trips

A limited collection of 2027 | 2028 departures

Elephants gathered at a waterhole

July 14 to 20 • 12 guests max

07-Days Summer FAM

A focused summer introduction to Tanzania, pairing signature wildlife regions with first-hand insight into the guest experience.

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Wildebeest crossing the Serengeti river

Mar 05 to 11 • May 15 to 21 • Nov 16 to 26

07-Days Sessions

Seven beautifully paced days designed to reveal the landscapes, service and safari details your clients will remember.

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Wildlife on the Ngorongoro crater floor

Mar 02 to 11 • May 15 to 24 • Nov 16 to 25

10-Days Sessions

A deeper passage through Tanzania, with unhurried wildlife encounters and time to experience each handpicked stay.

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Hot air balloon rising over the Serengeti at dawn

Mar 02 to 13 • May 15 to 26 • Nov 16 to 27

12-Days Sessions

The most complete FAM journey, bringing together iconic safari chapters, refined hospitality and a relaxed coastal finale.

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Guest Stories

Reviews from our guests

Nothing tells the story of a journey like the people who lived it.

A journey remembered long after the return home.

A guest story from Tanzania

The wild becomes part of your story.

An Excellent Guides experience

Every mile, beautifully personal.

A private safari, told by its guests

Testimonials

In their own words

“Your #1 safari company”

My 10-day safari with Excellent Guides was by far the most exciting experience. We saw all of the Big Five, from Arusha to the Serengeti. Our guide Hassan was the best: patient and full of knowledge. I highly recommend this company.

Bettye C · New York, USA · Nov 2024
“Priceless experience!”

Organising the trip, the lodge and the trek up Kilimanjaro with Excellent Guides was a unique experience. On summit night, my guide's positive motivation and good mood carried me to the top. A mega experience. Thank you!

Fellbaum · Kilimanjaro · Oct 2024
“Excellent indeed!”

Our honeymoon safari and relaxing days in Zanzibar were so much more than we expected. Rajabu is such an experienced, warm-hearted guide. We saw all the Big Five. A memory forever engraved in our minds.

Jinshi · Beijing, China · Aug 2023
“It seems like a dream”

Our guide Jerry was the main reason our safari was so successful. So knowledgeable, with such a love for nature and the animals. How close we came to the wildlife was unbelievable. Everything I dreamed it would be, and more.

Bridget E · Colorado, USA · Jun 2023
“We literally saw everything”

The guides were like walking encyclopedias, and they knew where to find the animals, including a cheetah stalking its prey and taking off on an epic run. I truly can't say enough about this company.

Barbara C · Denver, USA · Jun 2023
“The dream safari”

Two wonderful weeks through northern Tanzania. Their professionalism and experience, the smiles always on their faces and their attention to every detail made our honeymoon unique and unforgettable.

Sara & Jon · Venice, Italy · Jul 2022
“Professionals, great service”

Everything was wonderful: the organisation, the hotels and the safari itself. Professionals all the way, excellent service. We recommend them with all our heart.

Itzhak Z · Tel Aviv, Israel · Jul 2022
“Once in a lifetime”

Our guide Cosmas was amazing. Knowledgeable about the animals, the geography and the history of the region. The customer service was out of this world. They really spoil you.

Rashida A · 7-Day Safari · Oct 2019
“Wow! Unforgettable”

We planned the trip for six months with Dearson, who answered every question promptly and personalised the itinerary to our wishes. The hospitality at every camp was outstanding.

Ranjarwala · 8-Day Safari · Oct 2019
“What an experience”

Apollo and Ross were fantastic: fun, energetic, knowledgeable and informative. They found the Big Five and took such wonderful care of us throughout our first safari.

Cherie V · Austin, USA · Jul 2022
“A trip to Eden”

We loved travelling through the reserves, watching the wildlife and visiting the tribes. John was kind, deeply knowledgeable and could notice even the most hidden animals.

Rivka P · Couples Safari · Jun 2022
“Photo Safari”

Our guide took us to wonderful places and made the photographic safari exceptional. He was skilled, fun and friendly, and I returned home with beautiful memories and images.

Gabriela D · Photography Safari · Feb 2020
“Smoothly run and professional”

Communication was excellent, the ownership was involved and our hotels and lodges were fantastic. From airport pickup to drop-off, everything ran smoothly.

Glenn S · Tanzania Safari · Oct 2019
“Amazing week”

Our guide was attentive, punctual and remarkable at spotting animals from miles away. He became our eyes, our source of knowledge and our friend throughout the journey.

Itay V · Tel Aviv, Israel · Oct 2019
“Miraculous!”

My mum and I had the most incredible time. Travelling through Tarangire and Ngorongoro felt like travelling with a friend who cared deeply about making our experience perfect.

Zindzi · Mother & Daughter Safari · May 2019
“Four action-packed days”

Excellent Guides listened carefully, made every day count and placed us in safe, knowledgeable hands. Their network and respect for the wilderness made the safari extraordinary.

Mark M · Couples Safari · Sep 2018
“Excellent!”

Communication, preparation, lodges and guiding were all excellent. We especially valued travelling with a Tanzanian-owned company whose guide went the extra mile.

Kris · Bern, Switzerland · Jul 2017
“The perfect honeymoon”

We could sit back and enjoy every moment. The lodges were excellent, the vehicle was well maintained and our guide's knowledge and thoughtful approach made the journey faultless.

Ben L · Nottingham, UK · Jul 2017

Accommodations

Luxury partners chosen for comfort and character

Four handpicked stays reveal the comfort, service and sense of place your clients can expect across every chapter of the journey.

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Handpicked stays

5★

Refined comfort

Selected stays

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Gran Meliá Arusha suite with Mount Meru views Arusha

01 / 05 · Gran Meliá Arusha

Arrive in five-star ease.

A polished opening or finale, framed by Mount Meru and service that anticipates every detail.

Setting Mount Meru foothills
Signature RedLevel service
Elephants near Karibu Camps in Tarangire Tarangire

02 / 05 · Karibu Camps Tarangire

Stay close to elephant country.

A quiet camp where Tarangire's wild rhythm feels close, personal and completely unhurried.

Setting Tarangire wilderness
Signature Elephant encounters
Ngorongoro Lodge bedroom looking over the crater Ngorongoro Crater

03 / 05 · Ngorongoro Lodge

Sleep above the crater.

A refined rim retreat where soft mornings open onto one of Africa's most extraordinary views.

Setting Crater rim
Signature Dawn views
Serengeti Lodge suite overlooking the plains Serengeti

04 / 05 · Serengeti Lodge

A quiet room, endless plains.

Thoughtful design and open horizons create the pause every great safari deserves.

Setting Serengeti plains
Signature Slow safari mornings
Meliá Zanzibar Romance Pavilion lit at night Zanzibar

05 / 05 · Meliá Zanzibar

End where the ocean begins.

A candlelit island retreat made for gentle evenings, warm water and an unhurried return to yourself.

Setting Zanzibar's east coast
Signature Romance pavilion
Considered from arrival to farewell Each property brings its own character, while the standard of care remains unmistakably Excellent.

Why Book This FAM Trip

See Tanzania the way your clients will

Gain firsthand knowledge, sharpen your recommendations, and return with stories, details, and confidence.

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Hands-On Learning

Gain firsthand knowledge of Tanzania's top safari destinations to better advise your clients.

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Exclusive Access

Enjoy privileged access to national parks, private reserves, and iconic African wildlife.

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Commission Boost

Receive high travel agent commissions and better earning opportunities.

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Professional Development

Learn through industry workshops, local experts, and luxury safari training.

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Unforgettable Memories

Experience game drives, Maasai cultural visits, and Tanzania's wildlife up close.

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Bring Your Clients

Invite your clients to experience Tanzania alongside you, with the reassurance of first-hand insight.

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