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
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Email James Murphy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Out of this world
Well what can I say about the great safari experience I had with It started in Africa, to say this company bent over backwards to help me would be an understatement. They did everything I asked and more, from collecting me at the airport and arranging my hotel and doing the same for my return home but lets get to the safari, WOW it was fantastic we started off in Tarangire then onto the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and finally Lake Magyars. The driver and guide were great, stopped when asked and the guide knew so much about the animals. We got to see all of the big 5. Now onto the chef, well the food was out of this world!! 3 meals a day and was top class. The guys would also bring me to local shops in the evening to get some beers and snacks. If I ever have to opportunity to go back to Tanzania I know the 1st call I will be making will be to It started in Africa.10/10
BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
everything perfect. The guides, the car, the places we visit, the equipment, the food, the staff
Since the first time we emailed João , he was so helpfull . He helped us with the places to visit. We made a 7 day's safari tour in serengueti, manyara, ngorongoro wildlife parks. After we climbed the kilimanjaro Mount when all of us made the summit. Finally rest in amazing Zanzibar. Wonderful trip.
PT
Email Paulo C. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
I and my wife had a safari a few years ago, with It Started in Africa - Tanzania Adventures and Safaris. I must say that was an unforgettable experience. I am still "processing" the huge set of incredible pictures we were lucky to take.
Here are some: https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulo_x/sets/72157631598866909
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
amazing service provider for travel photography
20 days traveling through Tanzania with "it started in Africa" allowed me to photograph people, landscapes and wildlife in fantastic environments and with low budget I had.
I recommend this operator to all who seek to know the tanzania, with an optimal price / quality ratio.
I liked very much, and repeat all over again.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent fly-in safari in Selous
Me and my partner did a fly-in safari in Selous through It Started in Africa and it was amazing. From morning transfer to evening return, everything was excellent, the guide was knowledgeable and interesting and we had great luck with the wildlife.
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.
PT
Email José & Adriana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First safari, wounderful experience and the wish to return to Tanzania some day.
It was very easy to communicate with this operator when planning our safari, Mr João Oliveira allways answered our e-mails very promptly and was very helpfull advising us about the safari tour that better met our requirements. We´ve choosen the 4 day safari "endless plains".
Our guide Dickson was very professional, shown a good knowledge about birds and managed that it was possible to see the big five althogh the rhinos were too far, but as they are very rare we can´t ask for better. We visited Tarangire, Serengueti and Ngorongoro and we loved the 2 camps and lodge where we satyed overnight, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge by its landscape view over the crater, Maramboi tented camp because our stay was like a dream, and Robanda by its simplicity and the kindness of the staff.
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!
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.
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.