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Wilderness Legends Africa
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- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Janet Merrill | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildlife Safari + Much More
My trip with Wilderness Legends Africa was great in every way. The places we saw were magnificent, and our interactions with the people there were warm and interesting. The variety of experiences went beyond my expectations: all kinds of wild animals, friendly residents, lovely accommodations with exceptional service, guides who were knowledgeable and went out of their way to make this a "trip of a life time". It was an adventure, but I always felt safe. I fell in love with Tanzania and the people. This was a perfect trip.
I want to go again, and I will definitely go with Wilderness Legends Africa.
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Email Julie and Bill Howard | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Two week trip included visits with several local tribes and scores of animals in three parks.
Wilderness Legends Africa staff was superb - professional, knowledgeable, friendly, kind and patient with American travelers. By the end of the trip we felt like family. They knew park territory well and where animals might be so we saw endless numbers of a great variety of animals and birds. Visits to several tribals people were fascinating and accomplished with respect for local culture. Accommodations and food were excellent. We tell anyone who will listen to visit Tanzania and to go with Wilderness Legends Africa.
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Email Kristin from Minneapolis | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Adventure
I can not say enough good things about Wilderness Legends. The trip was fantastic both in the variety of landscapes, animals and people that we met but especially because of our very knowledgable and personable guides who went to every effort to be sure we saw everything we wanted to see, were cared for in every way and helped us understand the great beauty and complexity of Tanzania. The accommodations were wonderful, all locally run. Very comfortable but more importantly full of the warmth of the Tanzanian people. I have been to Tanzania 30 years before and on three other safari trips in East Africa and South Africa, but none were as memorable this trip. Thank you so much for a trip we can never forget
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Email Suzann from Minnesota | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime with Wilderness Legends Africa.
Great local guides provided a fantastic experience in Tanzania. I learned so much more about the people, animals and places than I expected. It is a beautiful country with diverse history and incredible wild animal viewing. We were able to see the "big 5" and so much more. Highly recommended.
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Email Janine | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Such interesting stories from Donatus and his crew. The trip was exceptional!
Donatus' cheerful countenance greeted us daily and throughout the day. He knew animals, birds or had his team give us the information we needed. They were all curious to research an answer if they did not have one for our many questions.
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Email Welcome Jerde | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime!
This was my fifth trip to Tanzania and my second with Wilderness Legends Africa. I lead small groups to Tanzania for a combo of service and safari, so my group needs are more complex than a regular safari. Wilderness Legends has far exceeded my expectations on both trips!
They have been flexible in setting the itinerary, working within my budget, and have the best guides I can imagine. All my future trips will be booked with Wildness Legends Africa!
I have gone on safaris with them in Tarangire National Park, Ngoronoro Crater, Ndutu, and the Serengeti. While on safari, I watch other vehicles race around from animal to animal, like they are trying to check off a list and get back to the lodge early. With Wilderness Legends Africa, we've watched groups or individual animals for extended times, taking our time to really see the animals and how they interact with the environment and other creatures. It is during those times that we've often been surprised by something unusual, like male lions suddenly fighting and chasing another male out of their territory over miles of terrain.
Since my trips involve staying in a very small village, we've camped in Wilderness Legends tents and had meals provided by their cooks. The group was extremely pleased with the tents, cots, toilets, showers, and food.
The lodges/tent camps they have selected have been perfect for my groups-- some of which are teens and others are all adults.
Choose Wilderness Legends. You will have a trip of a lifetime!
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Email Bob Friedman | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
I told Donatus, you should call it "OMG Safari Unlimited" it was all so excellent!
Donatus and his three driver/safari guides were awesome...way beyond my expectations. Their knowledge of Africa, Tanzanian history, geology, animal and bird identification, plants, all were excellent. Their English, better then my own sometimes, and their patience to answer our many questions, requests to stop to view something, all wonderful. But most important was the familiarity that Donatus and his drivers have with the customs, politics, and the educational system (he is a board member of a local secondary school we visited as well as a supporter of an orphanage that we also visited).
He took us on many side trips: to the market to buy a custom made shirt from a local seamstress who did not speak English but whom we still could communicate our wishes with his help; and to a special arts and crafts workshop called Shangwa, where all of the excellent and reasonably priced items were made by people with disabilities.
With Donatus and crew we never had any reason to worry, to be cautious, or to wonder if we were not being treated fairly, with respect and honesty. All the lodges we stayed at were excellent, whether in the city or at the Safari tent camp. Some even had pools. Donatus has connections, and he valued our desire to explore and seek new experiences rather than to just be a tourist taken from place to place. The food throughout our two week trip was also beyond expectations and the elegant service at each location was a pleasant surprise.
Donatus and his crew know how to treat their Safari guests. My appreciation of a culture and landscape so different from my own was inspiring. I have the deepest appreciation for his making this "trip of a lifetime" truly a memorable and satisfying experience.
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Email Debbie Cash | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A mind-blowing experience of animal sightings and cultural connections; our guides were the BEST!
Our four guides were some of the nicest people on the planet! They were patient, informative, accommodating, courteous, and just FUN to be with. This trip far-exceeded my expectations, which were very high. I saw more animals and learned more about them than I ever expected, from black rhinos to giant millipedes. Our visits to the tribal villages were heartwarming as well as educational. All the lodging was exceptional, the food was outstanding, the variety of experiences was huge, and did I mention how nice our guides were?
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Email Paul Schurke | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wilderness Legends provides a outstanding experience and motivates you with their inspiring mission.
For 40 years, I've guided wilderness expeditions all over the world. Occasionally I get the chance to enjoy just being a team member rather than a team leader. This, my first African experience, was one such opportunity. I was thoroughly impressed with the professionalism, care & conviviality that our guides --Donatus, Loserian & Gido-- consistently provided throughout our 12-day adventure. In the tour business, it's understandable that guides sometimes become jaded, dealing with same litany of questions & concerns on every trip. But there was no hint of that on this superb safari. The Wilderness Legends crew fully shared our enthusiasm with every experience offered on this nicely varied itinerary. They patiently answered every question thoroughly (in excellent English) and responded with genuine interest to all of our insights & observations. We enjoyed an intriguing and enriching mix of cultural connections and wildlife encounters. The 4 reserves & 4 tribes we visited were distinctly varied and each was uniquely fascinating. The meals were ample, tasty & nutritious. The lodging varied from simple but comfortable tent camps to manicured resorts. All in all, a first-class, 5-star adventure! But it was also a very compelling experience given the concern and commitment Donatus & crew reflected about the destiny of Tanzania's cultural and wildlands heritage. In a nation buffeted by winds of change, they are clearly determined to be agents of sustainable progress rather than victims of destructive development. We witnessed and were inspired by their involvement with numerous conservation and community causes. The pride they shared about the different tribal heritages with which each of them are associated was infectious. One can only hope that their sentiments and sense of mission are shared by Tanzania's burgeoning class of young entrepreneurs. If so, the nation's destiny is in good hands. I highly recommend a Wilderness Legends Africa experience -- engaging, edifying & inspiring.
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Email Robin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced guides, excellent drivers
We had a wonderful experience with Wilderness Legends Africa. Every detail of our trip was planned to perfection for us, from the generous lunch boxes to the wonderful accommodations. The guides amazed us by being able to pick out animals from a far distance, or from the deep camouflage of a tree. As Elia explained, "This is my office." They all knew many interesting facts about the animals and made the trip very interesting. I would highly recommend this company.