It Started in Africa
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- IATA, TATO & TALA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $550 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great and kind attention
We spent 5 days around Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with It Started in Africa. Everything worked as a clock, they were on time for every pick up at the airport or lodges. We chose level A accommodation plus level B in Ngorongoro. It was a good selection of place, and it is totally worth the extra money we spent.
The attention from the moment we requested information through email (Joao always answered back in less than 2-3 hours) until they left us at the airport the last day was really good.
The guide and driver (Simon and Zaire) had a wide knowledge about the area, animals and plants (plus an amazing sight that helped us to spot those), which enriched our experience. Very helpful and friendly.
We totally recommend the company.
If you are planning to go in the coming months and doubting because of ebola, from our experience we can say that is not a real threat.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime trip
We did a safari with It Started In Africa and everything was wonderful. We saw an unbelievable amount of animals and were taken care of extremely well. We had constant support and advice whilst we were booking our trip (thanks to Joao) and they did everything they could to accommodate our wishes, even taking us to visit the boy I sponsor for no additional cost at the end of the safari. The car was reliable, the food was good, our guide Isaac knew everything there is to know about wildlife and we saw so much of the land and culture. The highlight was the tribal visit, the company does a lot of good locally as well. Thanks so much It Started in Africa!
Email James Bourne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It started in Africa took us from the summit of Kilimanjaro to the crater of ngorongoro
we reached the summit of Africa's tallest mountain and visit the gorgeous crater of ngorongoro. Organization and comradeship was brilliant, no complains at all and in ngorongoro we saw the big5 except for the leopard which I think is not to be found there. Guides were funny, talkative and must had superman vision :)
PT
Email fernando C. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro 7 days Machame - Success!
We did a company travel to Tanzania last August. We were a group of 40 people. The travel agency that the administration from our company hired, uses It Started in Africa as their tour operator for their kilimanjaro treks and safaris. I dont know how they are safari-wise but from the Kilimanjaro perspective, everything was perfectly organized, from pickup in the airport and transfer to the hotel + refreshments, to high punctuality, professionalism from all the staff and management, equipment, comradeship, etc. everything was flaweless.
Best thing: All of us managed to get to the summit which was amazing. Our group picture is going to be posted in our company meetings room as a sign of our accomplishment.
The tour operator is highly recommended and we'll use them again when we come back for a safari, maybe in a couple of years.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fascinating 3 days
There are no words to explain or describe our 3 day safari with It Sartedt In Africa Tour organization in Tanzania plains. We have fully satisfied. We have seen every animals we wondered.
The best thing in safari was our tour guide, Asseri. He force yourself too much to show us all animals. He was contacting with his friends in game drive areas and when he got info about an animal in a location he drove us there and stop in a good and nearest position to animals for taking the best picture and view. On evenings, he told us Tanzania culture, life and some funny stories. Sometimes he protected us from bad guys who seem to sell some things on the roads. That made our tour great, safety and funny.
We will definitely be with them on our next visit for Serengeti and Masai Mara in next summer.
Thanks you so much, It Started in Africa !!
BR
Email Lucia Santos , Rio de Janeiro | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A great Safari with lovely people
I 've been at Kenya and Tanzania in the most interesting places. I liked very much Naivasha lake.
At Nakuru lake I stayed at Ziwa Bush Lodge: very good place and very good food.
EnkerendTented Camp was greatand I have had the luck ,having a big full moon. The Masai people was very kind and helpfull. I could see all big five and the Gnus Migration . I'll never forget these days and these Safaris.Amboseli Sopa Lodge is superb! The Ngorongoro is fantastic. From my room at Rhino Lodge I could see very close a Elefant eating near my window. I recomend It Start in Afrika completelly!
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Simply the best
Staff very professional, helpful and kindly.
I recommend this agency to do a perfect safari in Tanzania.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top of the world!
I did it! Reaching the top of the Kilimanjaro is an amazing feeling of self accomplishment. I used it started in Africa and Lemosho route. Couldn't have asked for better. Fantastic team.
Thank you
Me and my friends did a trip to Mikumi which we arranged with It started in Africa. What a great choice - they always answered our emails straight away and gave us some good ideas on when we should go and what we should take. In the end the picked us up at the airport and we have had two awesome days at Mikumi - Simon was a very knowledgable and cheerful guide!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic safari with ISIA!
Choosing a safari company on the Northern Tanzanian circuit is not an easy task, as there are MANY companies!
From the beginning I could tell that It Started in Africa is a company with a difference ... from the great website, and Joao's attentive and prompt email responses which puts one at ease regardless of your type of query.
The good experience continued upon arrival in Arusha and meeting Baraja (Director) and other ISIA staff.
I was travelling solo through Tanzania and wanted to join a group of travellers to do the 5 day safari with - ISIA helped with linking me up with a group.
And as for the safari itself ... its hard to go wrong with destinations like the Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater - but ISIA certainly made the trip a whole lot better through a fantastic guide (Dickson) and the food which was well prepared by chef Roman.