Proud African Safaris?
Feb 28th, 2011, 10:52 AM
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Proud African Safaris?
Looking to go on a Tanzanian safari next February. My husband and I have contacted several outfitters, and really like the itinerary and feel of Proud African Safaris. They have been extremely kind and helpful in our correspondence with them, and their pricing has been on-par with the other outfitters we have heard back from. They even use many of the same lodges, etc.
Our only problem in booking with them is that we have not been able to find a single review anywhere online. They have several testimonials on thier Web site, but I have not had any luck finding any other information.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Our only problem in booking with them is that we have not been able to find a single review anywhere online. They have several testimonials on thier Web site, but I have not had any luck finding any other information.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Feb 28th, 2011, 12:00 PM
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Who can ever know every safari outfitter/operator. They're sprouting like flowers in springtime!
Their site says Tanzanian owned/operated, but their address and phone # are in Beverly, Mass ( the US ).
Not at all unusual that most safari outfitters/operators use the same lodges/camps.
How long have they been in business?
Get referrals of others in the US or your home State that you can call or email, and ask serious questions.
Otherwise, have to ask: who are the others companies from whom you've had replies? are they better known with more info/references available about them?
While new companies have to start somewhere, it's your decision to make in the end.
Their site says Tanzanian owned/operated, but their address and phone # are in Beverly, Mass ( the US ).
Not at all unusual that most safari outfitters/operators use the same lodges/camps.
How long have they been in business?
Get referrals of others in the US or your home State that you can call or email, and ask serious questions.
Otherwise, have to ask: who are the others companies from whom you've had replies? are they better known with more info/references available about them?
While new companies have to start somewhere, it's your decision to make in the end.
Mar 1st, 2011, 02:51 AM
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www.tanzaniatouristboard.com for references
personally would use only established reputable companies
www.porini.com one of my favs I always pay with CC
never wire money watch out for agents/middlemen scammers many
www.insuremytrip.com always cheap wise.
Happy Hunting,
personally would use only established reputable companies
www.porini.com one of my favs I always pay with CC
never wire money watch out for agents/middlemen scammers many
www.insuremytrip.com always cheap wise.
Happy Hunting,
Mar 1st, 2011, 03:49 AM
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<b>qwovadis</b>:
Your practice of adding extra, blank lines makes your posts more difficult to read, and it makes it more difficult to scroll through long threads. Please stop it.
Also, it would help if you would use more standard language. For example, the post that you made about an hour before this post seems to be a jumble of words that are in no particular order.
Your practice of adding extra, blank lines makes your posts more difficult to read, and it makes it more difficult to scroll through long threads. Please stop it.
Also, it would help if you would use more standard language. For example, the post that you made about an hour before this post seems to be a jumble of words that are in no particular order.
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