Start planning your tailor-made trip by contacting our Concierge Specialist, Mr. Norman Shayo.
Exceptional Voyage was born from a deep, personal love for Tanzania — its landscapes, its wildlife, its people, and the quiet magic that happens when a traveller truly connects with this extraordinary land.
Our founder, Norman Shayo, began his journey in this industry not behind a desk, but out in the field — as a guide. Over more than two decades, he walked the red dust of the Serengeti, navigated the mist-shrouded slopes of Kilimanjaro, sailed the turquoise waters off Zanzibar, and sat around countless campfires under a sky full of stars. That firsthand experience is the foundation everything we do is built upon.
What began as a passion for sharing Tanzania’s wonders grew into Safari Unique Ltd — a company that earned the trust of travellers from across the world. Today, that legacy evolves into Exceptional Voyage: a renewed commitment to delivering journeys that are more than a holiday — experiences that stay with you long after the dust settles and the plane lifts off.
We will only recommend products and services we have first-hand knowledge of. Our international travel experts don’t just live and work in Africa but have travelled the continent extensively. We are on-site and ever-present which allows us to keep track of the latest developments which we can subsequently incorporate into our itineraries – even at short notice.
With offices in Moshi we are conveniently situated on-site. Our team will meet you to discuss your itinerary and answer any last questions you might have while providing you with up-to-date tips and information. We are here to assist you and if things get serious, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We don’t turn a blind eye to problems faced in Africa, but instead, try being part of the solution by coming up with new ideas to combat.
No two travellers are the same. A honeymooning couple from Europe, a family of four from the United States, a solo adventurer from Japan, a group of retirees from Australia — each arrives with a different dream. Our job is to listen carefully, then design a journey that feels like it was made for you alone. Because it was.
We serve budget, mid-range and luxury travellers — not because we try to be everything to everyone, but because we genuinely believe that the wonder of Tanzania belongs to every kind of explorer. What never changes, regardless of budget, is the quality of our care, the depth of our knowledge, and our absolute commitment to your experience.
Hear from our guests who have experienced Tanzania with Exceptional Voyage. Their stories reflect the care, quality, and unforgettable moments we create on every safari journey.
EXCELLENT Based on 50 reviews Posted on Silvia MVerified Unique experience through Dar Es Salam with an amazing guide! I had a private tour with a very special guide (Norman Shayo from Unique Safari LTD) through Dar es Salaam' a streets, artisan markets, colours, food and beautiful moments. Norman is well prepared, kind, attentive and always available, and went also out of the program to give even a better experience. Highly recommended!Posted on Federica BVerified Amazing Safari a 360° Ciao, siamo stati in Tanzania ad agosto in famiglia: io, il mio compagno, mio fratello e mia cognata. Abbiamo organizzato tutto il viaggio con Norman Shayo mesi prima e la nostra guida Richard è stata super durante i giorni di game drive!!! Il nostro lodge era davvero semplice ma super attrezzato e i ragazzi del lodge sempre sorridenti e disponibili, il safari presso Seoulus/Nyerere park è stato pazzesco, se avessimo chiesto di trovare un unicorno a Richard probabilmente l'avrebbe trovato! :) Avevamo una jeep privata e lui è stato bravissimo in 3 giorni a farci vedere quanti più animali possibili e a rendere autentica la nostra esperienza. Ci ha insegnato un sacco di cose sulla natura e averlo con noi a cena al lodge ha reso la nostra esperienza ancora più bella e autentica. Tutta l'agenzia di Safari Unique LTD è stata attenta e disponibile nel soddisfare le nostre esigenze e nel rendere il nostro safari di 3 giorni indimenticabile. Se torneremo in futuro contatteremo sicuramente loro. Thanks Richard and have a beautiful life together with your family!Posted on travel 360Verified Visit Mikumi National park from Dar es salaam For Mikumi safaris you may choose this safaris Company which is also recomended by ATA Safaris ... they have best safaris plan for Mikumi national parks operates from Dar es salaamPosted on Jasper KVerified Awesome one day safari in Mikumi! My family and I had a great experience during this safari! After waking up early and travelling to the train station, the rest of the day was planned meticulously. I had planned the trip the previous week by contacting Norman Shayo of Safari Unique Unlimited through whatsapp (+255754292801), and we were able to plan the safari without any trouble. He was available for any questions and ensured that our safari went according to plan. We travelled by high speed train to Morogoro and were subsequently picked up by a car waiting for us that took us to Mikumi. We arrived at the park and transferred to a open roof car where we could look around completely unobstructed. It was lovely to drive in through the park in the open car and we were quickly greeted by elephants, giraffes and eventually lions. Our guide was very friendly and offered us nice insights on the animals we encountered. We felt safe in the car and thoroughly enjoyed being able to look around freely and being in the fresh air all day. We enjoyed a nice lunch and saw many different animals throughout the day. Overall it was a great experience and we would recommend it to others! Make sure you get to the train station in time, so that you have time to go through the security and don't have to rush. Be prepared for a long, but very fun day. It was very unique to get the complete safari experience in just a single day and we were very happy that this was possible. The train ride between Dar and Morogoro in the morning is also quite beautiful and added a lot to our experience.Posted on Esther DVerified Amazing experience My friend and I went on a safari trip tour. Our tour guide was Norman. The day before the Safari trip he came to our hotel to talk us through the safari schedule. He opted to take the train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro and then continue by a private car. This made the journey so much faster and smooth. We thank him for advising that to us. My friend and I were lucky to see the big 4 from up close. We had a blast and I would definitely recommend him.Posted on DestinyVerified Amazing safari experience My friend and i went on our first ever safari trip with Norman. We went for a private tour. This tour was simply amazing. We traveled early in the morning by train from Dar Es Salaam to Morogoro and traveled by a private car to Mikumi national park. We were lucky to enough to see the big 4! And saw loads of animals up close. Dear Norman, thank you for making our day go smoothly, it was educative and fun. Thank you for being professional. I personally would recommend this tour to others or do this all over again!Posted on Scott TVerified Land Cruiser a Beast Very good service through Norman and hassle free when dealing with him for vehicle pickup. Land Cruiser we rented off him was an old beauty and got through the rigours of safari without troublePosted on Harelimana BVerified Visite de Dar es Salam J’ai eu un très chouette tour de la ville de Dar es Salam avec un guide qui connaissait bien sa ville. Je recommande pour une mieux comprendre l’histoire de cette ville.Posted on Lizzie BVerified Amazing Dar es Salaam city tour We booked our Dar es Salaam city tour through Norman Shayo at Safari Unique Limited and he was so helpful and accommodating! He came to our hostel to organise the details and gave us a tailored unique tour that fitted what we wanted to explore and see. He also gave very reasonable price for the length of the tour provided. The next day, he picked us up in an air conditioned car (very prompt!) with the tour guide Sylvester. Both him and Norman were very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. We spent about 3.5hrs on the tour and visited a lot of different places, we were able to get out of the car at points and walk around which was very interesting. Our favourite place was the fish market! Overall we had a great experience with Norman and Sylvester, would definitely recommend booking through them for a well priced and well organised tour of Dar es salaam! (They also offer other day trips form the city, Norman’s number is +255754292801) Thanks!Posted on Teh MVerified Good experience We organised part of our trip through Safari Unique Limited with Norman Shayo (WhatsApp: +255754292801). He helped us to organise our ferry tickets to and from Zanzibar, as well as a car rental for ten days for travel through Tanzania from Dar Es Salaam to Arusha and back. We found the replies were quick and informative and easy to coordinate our trip on WhatsApp. We did find that you have to pay in cash which is good to know in advance!
Booking your safari with Exceptional Voyage is simple and stress-free. Our team takes care of every detail, creating a seamless and well-planned journey so you can focus on enjoying your time in Tanzania.
At Exceptional Voyage, we believe a safari should be more than just a trip—it should be a deeply personal and unforgettable experience. Every journey is carefully designed with attention to detail, from handpicked lodges to seamless logistics and expert local guidance. We take the time to understand your travel style and create something truly unique, ensuring comfort, authenticity, and meaningful moments throughout. With our passion for Tanzania and commitment to excellence, we turn your safari into a journey you will remember for a lifetime.