Fodor's Expert Review Nomad Tanzania

Nomad Tanzania owns and operates their own collection of unique camps and privately guided safaris across the most geographically diverse areas in Tanzania. They also offer an efficient ground-handling and safari-planning service throughout Tanzania and Zanzibar and use their experience and approach to recommend other camps that they feel meet their exacting standards. They have a reputation for employing excellent guides and for always going the extra mile for their guests. All of their team members have a deep love for the African bush and a desire to share their passion with others. Their website has some sample itineraries for inspiration but each trip is fully customized.

Destinations: Tanzania. Popular packages: Serengeti Safari, 8 nights, from $5,000.

Philanthropy: A micro-finance scheme allows guides to purchase their own safari vehicles, which Nomad then rents from them. They have also introduced steel water bottles for all guests so as to reduce the use of plastic. The Nomad Trust raises charitable donations for a range of community projects. What they do best: Excellent guides, camps, comprehensive itineraries and service in a specialized region.