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 Gali Benshimol | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Why you should go with It Started in Africa
Impecable service and support in the planning of your safari. We had an issue during the 4th day of the safari which, though I prefer not to share the reasons, made us consider cancelling the safari. I texted Baraja in the head office and was surprised by their response. When we arrived in the camp that night, an entire new action plan was organized and the issue was solved completelty beyond my wildest expectations.
I wouldn’t choose another company because I know it is a local company and the direction, staff and team are there for you, in case of something wrong happens, they will react immeadiately and fix any problem you might have. And that’s what you want from a tour operator.
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Email Samer Ghanem | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari in 2014
A bit of a late review but needed to share. I decided to go with this company after the quick answer by emails and professional phone calls to discss itinerary. My experience with It Started in Africa was an excellent one. As mentioned in many reviews, Joao is a fantastic customer support manager and had all the patience in the world to answer my queries, time and time again. The prices of this company were very competive and lower than most of the reputable companies I contacted. Not the cheapest overall but certainly not the most expensive.
The safari was spectacular, the wildlife itself does most of the work, as do the humble and lovely people of Tanzania. Our guide Deogratius was young but very experienced and turned our safari into a fantastic adventure. His knowledge of animals and birds was outstanding and his eyesight was nothing short of impressive. He would id every bird and animal on the spot.
The vehicle (Land Cruiser) was comfortably enough for the rough roads, which are very bumpy and dusty. It never had any issue apart from a flat tire on the 4th day which is normal. I can tell they clearly look after their vehicles and maintain them well. We had an inverter in the car to connect our electronics which was fantastic.
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Email Cheryl Early | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
7 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro climb with It started in africa
party of 5 hired It Started in Africa for trekking to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Organization was excellent, food was great (some members had some restrictions, vegetarian or gluten-free), staff was nice and cheerful, wouldn't make it to the top without their help and songs :) Fantastic Experience
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Email Colleen Werther | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It Started in Africa delivers
Amazing trek in Mount Meru for a group of 5 organized by it started in africa. Since first email to leaving the country we always felt welcomed and all the staff (office , guides, emails) were always very warm to us and helped us with all our inquiries and requests in a timely manner. FInally we reached the top of this beautiful mountain which was a challenge not possible without this beautiful people. We will never forget you guys and will come back to climb the Kilimanjaro.
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Email Louis Pierre | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top of the world
After 2 years of planning, our group of 20 persons from a local marketing company in Bordeaux finally made it to the top of the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. It would not be possible if it was not for Mr. Gama from It started in Africa who spent months answering our questions and fine-tuning our itinerary. He even managed to put a one day tour visit to Ngorongoro which was absolutely out of this world and completely unexpected.
On the ground, the kilimanjaro team was exactly what we could hope for: Educated, professional yet cheerful, motivational and with fantastic stamina. They were the main reason for our success. This was one of the best weeks of our life and the feeling of accomplishment is unforgettable.
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Email Mike Harris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It started in africa
Fantastic semi-luxury camping honeymoon safari. We had the perfect choice of itinerary (7 days with Tarangire, Serengeti Central and North, Ngorongoro and Lake Eyasi). Plenty of wildlfie and amazing guide, always available for our questions. We saw a lion attacking a gazelle.
We always were served great food in generous portion sizes :) We completely recommend It Started in Africa to all our friends.
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Email Janina Schrader | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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After some months on a RTW tour I am finally home and can say easily the safari in Tanzania was, hands down, the best experience of this round the world tour. Thanks to it started in africa excellent guide and mother nature work, we were able to see the big5 and much more animals, and even hunts. All the staff was very very nice to us. The Serengeti is one of the most surreal places on Earth, I can't imagine being so in tune with nature like here.
In Serengeti we stayed in Serengeti Heritage camp, a tented camp which I believe is quite new and was stunning, one of the highlights of our safari for sure. I will never forget how many animals we could hear from inside our tents.
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Email Chloé | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just what I expected and more !
I discovered this young company totally out of random researches and consider myself lucky ! My trek to the Kili was fantastic (Rongai route). I was really well taken care of by Sylvia before and after Kili (she picked me up at the airport with Martin ; they drove me to my couchsurfing adress, picked me there the next day, took me back there after the trek...). As for the trip itself I couldn't dream of a better one especially thanks to my my guide, Ernest, whom I found absolutely delicious, nice, careful and professional. I really enjoyed my week in his company and since he speaks good English we had great discussions all the time.
Concerning the preparation, Joao (mail contact) was a delight and always ready to give all the informations you might need (and even more sometimes). I highly recommand this young company, and also to check out the homestay experiences they offer aswell (I stayed as a volunteer in Majoe village). Thanks guys !
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Email Julie Matteis | 35-50 years of age
Outstanding
We really enjoyed our trip to Tanzania. The operator and guide were fantastic and the itinerary was very well planned and optimized. Our accommodation in tented camps was just perfect with a mix of comfort and wilderness. Everyone was pleasant and very nice to us. Guide knew all about animals and Tanzania history. Thank you it started in Africa!
Email Christina Herman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great and unbelievable experience.
I traveled with It stated in Africa tour company . I believe that it was a travel of a life time. The guides are beyond my expectations. They speak fluent English, they knows each and every thing about what you would like to know about animal and the nature as whole. I recommend this company 100 percent. Do not miss to enjoy the nature of Tanzania.