East Africa Wild Adventures
- Located In:
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Canada
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, APTA & Consumer Protection BC
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $480 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Barry | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A memorable journey, warthogs and all
We chose East Africa Wild Adventures based on its excellent reviews and because Alym (the owner) is based near us in Vancouver. That afforded us the chance to meet with him to plan our trip in person, and to get a feel for him and his company. He made a very good impression - both his in-depth knowledge, and his candour when discussing the details. His personal touch was self-evident, which came in handy during our Tanzania trip. There is a tremendous amount of logistical work that goes into a week-long safari, and every day unfolded smoothly. Or at least it would have, had we not run into a major problem with our vehicle on the second day of the safari. Efforts were made to fix it, but the problem persisted the next day. We then texted Alym (middle of the night for him) and he immediately dispatched a new vehicle that arrived the following day. We were grateful and relieved, as the driver and the Arusha-based EAW manager seemed content to continue trying for a repair. With the new vehicle, no more frustrations and back to smooth sailing. We really enjoyed our driver, Emmanuel, who was knowledgeable, flexible, and engaged. The accommodations were first-rate, both in the parks and our beach hotel in Zanzibar, where we spent the last three days of our trip. One piece of advice - if you go during the summer, if does get quite cool overnight in the Serengeti. If you don't like the cold, bring some warm night clothes (and maybe a heating pad). And enjoy the spectacular wildlife and scenery - it doesn't get any better than this. I can certainly recommend East Africa Wild Adventures to help you make it happen.
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Email Meena | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent experience overall, a little disappointed with Zanzibar
East Africa Wild Adventures organised our group's trip to Tanzania this summer and did a fantastic job - the guides, hotels and feral itinerary was well planned and executed. We stayed at the Arusha Coffee Lodge, the Neptune Crater Lodge, Four Seasons Serengeti and then in Zanzibar at Le Gemma Diamond. All our internal flights/game drives were well planned and the guides were accommodating and willing to cater to our individual preferences. The last hotel in Zanzibar, however, let us down and when we made our thoughts on the service and level of accommodation known to East Africa Adventures - the hotel was informed immediately and they did try and remedy the situation - unfortunately the property itself is not of the calibre to be part often Leading Hotels of the World group and by the time hotel management responded to our complaints (via East Africa Adventures) it was a little late to redeem our impression of the hotel, its service and the staff.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing, Unforgettable Experience
I was very happy with the overall planning process. I wanted to combine three excursions in one trip - a camping safari, Mt Kilimanjaro climb and Zanzibar beach time. East Africa Wild Adventures was great to provide me with several options varying in experience and price range involving the three excursions to ensure I could appropriately assess the best experience for me. The staff went so far as to inquire and find me a volunteer position for a week as I wanted to include that as part of my trip as well. Every request I had was accommodated with enthusiasm.
The logistics of the trip were very smooth. Most importantly, I felt safe and cared for every step of the way. As a solo female traveller, this was of utmost importance. I had a dedicated team for every excursion who was very helpful and attentive.
The safari was one of the best experiences of my life. My guide was very good at spotting wildlife and driving our car! You could tell he had lots of experience and loved what he did. He made sure I was comfortable and I had complete discretion as to how much time I wanted to spend in any one place.
I really appreciated my tailored experience in Tanzania and would gladly work with East Africa Wild Adventures for my future travels in Africa.
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Email John Walsh | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari arranged by East Africa Wild. Every aspect of our trip was handled perfectly.
We looked at various companies and elected to go with East Africa Wild - a company based in Vancouver. The company’s owner, Alym, worked closely with us to let us take our grandson with us to Kenya and Tanzania on a timeframe that fit in his School holidays.
As an aside, our 13 year old broke his arm a week before we departed and the guides were very careful to ensure his injury wasn’t aggravated. Our trip was handled perfectly with transfers, plane rides between camps, the camps themselves and the guides all there and on time to ensure a quality trip.
Interestingly, we followed the safari vehicles of other operators that were much more expensive. In addition, our trip was also very good value for money. We would strongly recommend that East Africa Wild be considered if anyone is planning a trip to Africa.
John - Kelowna, B.C., Canada
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Email Karen C | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Service
We had a memorable Kenyan safari with the help of Alym at East Africa Wild. I had never been to this part of the world before and did not know where to start. We eliminated other tour companies on our list because we found Alym to be most prompt in responding, personable, and attentive to our requests. He set us up with a private driver, Baraza, who was an excellent, highly skilled guide throughout our time in the Masai Mara and Samburu. We felt safe and taken care of. We would highly recommend Baraza as a tour guide. All our accommodations were excellent. We were most impressed with Alym's response when our plane was delayed and our arrival into Nairobi was going to be significantly later than planned. We contacted Alym as soon as we knew we would not arrive on time. He assured us that he would contact his people and we would be well received no matter what time it was. We were relieved to find attendants waiting for us to escort us through the airport quickly. That set us off on a good foot despite the lack of sleep due to the flight delay. We would highly recommend Alym and East Africa Wild to anyone looking for a personalized safari.
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Email Melissa and Anthony Tavolieri-Essex | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most attention to detail and customer service ever experienced
I don’t know where to even start. Africa has long been part of my bucket list for years now. I started researching and planning approx. 2 years prior to taking the trip. I was looking for a luxury safari experience but on a middle class salary lol. Let me say that there were some companies that turned me away due to my budget and what i was looking for in experience. When i came across Alym from East Africa Wild Adventure Safari at the beginning of Covid, he explained to me that he could work with my budget until we were both confident of finding the trip of my dreams. Alym was so patient with me and my requests, so patient that it took 14 proposals ( 14 proposals due to my pickiness lol) before we were both confident we had the trip I was hoping for. But Alym’s patience did not end there. With Covid, we of course had many concerns and questions, and travel does not come without new obstacles. Alym patiently met with us multiple times over zoom to discuss all aspects of our trip such as tipping, currency, immunizations, Covid swabs, entry visa’s etc. It seemed too good to be true. Once on safari, not only did everything go off without a hitch, but Alym and his ground manager in Kenya, Silvia, were constantly available for calls and messaging to guide us should we have any further questions. I shopped around a lot prior to meeting Alym from East Africa Wild, and I can guarantee you that you will not be disappointed with this company and their staff. We did not have to think once we set foot on our plane, we literally only had to enjoy the experience, and what an experience it was. It far exceeded any expectations I had, the lodging, the food, the adventure, the people. We also were never without support or left alone to navigate the unfamiliar on our own. There was always a driver waiting, security etc, never did we ever feel unsafe or unsure of what was next on our agenda. Africa is utterly amazing, and I can credit our experience to Alym and his staff for meeting every one of our desires, hopes, and for giving input into things we should try or see, and when a flight was delayed at no fault of East Africa Wild, Alym stepped in and got us a day room at the airport hotel to relax while we waited on our new flight. It was not lost on our group that this was definitely a step up and above what was expected. I cannot say enough about this amazing company, I know you will not be disappointed in any part of Africa and working with this incredible company!!!
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Email Giselle and Alan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
East Africa Wild is the most organized, caring, knowledgeable and personable tour operator ever!!!!!
We travelled during Covid which was a concern for us. Alym and his people on the ground in Nairobi were so knowledgeable about all the hoops we had to jump through to travel, they made it almost seamless. Alym put together a trip for us at our price point that we asked for and it was outstanding. They figured out all of the transfers to and from airports, hotels and camps. There were 9 flights involved in our itinerary from Canada. Alym and his team had the trip so well planned we did not have to think of anything. We were in contact with Alym or one of his team anytime we needed a question answered, it felt like they were travelling with us.
We went to three camps, Elewana Safari Camp in the Lewa Conservancy, Elephant Bedroom Camp in Samburu National Reserve and Kichwa Tembo and Beyond in Mara North Conservancy. It was explained to us that each would be different in terrain and animals and none of them disappointed. The tents in all of the camps were all luxurious and the food was outstanding at each camp. We saw more animals then we ever expected to see and saw things that 2 of the guides had never seen before. Speaking of the guides, they were outstanding at each camp, very friendly, easy to understand and very knowledgeable. We went to see animals and we were so excited and overwhelmed to see what we saw, it was a life changing experience for us!!
We added 3 nights in Zanzibar for a little beach time and the locations there were outstanding. We stayed at Breezes Beach Club and Zanzibar Serena Hotel, it was so nice swimming in the Indian Ocean and each location had beautiful pools.
We have travelled a lot over the years but this was our first African experience. We will travel to the continent again and we will only deal with East Africa Wild Adventures.
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Email Tyler from Vancouver | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A true, personalized, and attentive experience
My wife and I booked our honeymoon in Tanzania through East Africa Wild, amidst the pandemic and craziness happening in the world, and could not have been more satisfied.
Alym and his partners took very good care of us. They were always available to answer questions and help us feel comfortable, before and throughout our trip. The attentiveness to our concerns could not have been better.
We stayed 6 nights in Tanzania - one night in Arusha, one in Tarangire, two in the Serengeti, and one at the Ngorongoro crater. The hotel and lodges met or exceeded our expectations (especially Maramboi). Our driver was fun, friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable about the wildlife and vegetation. We saw everything: big 5, big cats, Rhinos, and more. The experiences were incredible!
Our itinerary was custom built and perfect for us. It considered everything from dates, lodges/camps, routes, expectations, and more; It was truly a personal experience. We then checked very similar itineraries against competitors (e.g. big name companies and local operators) and East Africa Wild provided better service and better value for money (before booking the trip). Now, after the honeymoon, we can also confidently say that we were NOT let down by the quality either. Our guide, our accommodation, our welcoming, our farewell, every detail, was met or exceeded expectations.
We highly recommend working with East Africa Wild to have your dream safari come true.
Finally, while in Tanzania, COVID-19 was among the least of our concerns. There is as much or more of a risk at home than any of the lodges or camps we stayed at.
Thanks Alym, Hasan, and the rest of the East Africa Wild team.
PK
Email LRA | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Expectations exceeded
My wife and I have been on a number of safaris in Kenya and Tanzania and wanted our families to share in the adventure and joy of this experience. With a party of 8, we soon agreed that we needed outside assistance to bring expertise and a sense of order to our plans for a family safari.
We were fortunate to hook up with Alym Bhanji from East Africa Wild Adventures. From the first contact, Alym sought to ensure that the safari package that we selected would meet all of our needs. He was sure to make plans for the two kids (8 and 11) in our group, and to make sure that the adults’ needs were met as well.
Following recommendation received from Alym, we ended up selecting a Sky Safari package that took us to three magnificent Elewana camps (Elsa’s Kopje; Loisaba; and Sand River Masai Mara). Alym made sure that every detail, from arrival to departure, was top-notch and taken care of.
My family had the experience of a lifetime and we owe much to Alym and his team at East Africa Wild Adventures.
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Email Ellen Amrhein | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The only way to go
East Africa Wild Adventures is incredible to work with. There is quick response time, communication is excellent and attention to detail is impressive. We had a wonderful time on our safari and all the experiences exceeded expectations. Alym is easy to work with and very good at individualizing needs. I have some health issues and he was able to work with the lodges to make sure my needs were met. We were booked into incredible lodges and service was excellent. Everyone from East Africa Wild Adventures to the lodge cleaners offered exceptional service and showed flexibility to meet our needs and make our experience memorable. I highly recommend East Africa Wild Adventures for planning any experience in Africa. The company has a vast network and excellent knowledge of the areas and lodges they arrange for your holiday.