Ajabu Adventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $400 to $1,600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!!
Jumbo, Jumbo...This was our first Safari and cannot not imagine another "future" trip we may plan to another location that could exceed our expectations as much as this one. Starting from scratch, I discovered there are many, many tour operators from which to choose. I narrowed my choices based on reviews, intuition and response to my requests. In the end, what looked like a daunting task to select an operator, Ajabu Adventures made the decision easy. Their quick response to my questions (many), flexibility with our itinerary, suggestions, customer service, personal attention to our needs and wants and price were the highlights in making the decision to book our safari with Ajabu Adventures. Most importantly, when it came time to deliver, Ajabu exceeded our expectations in every way......lodging (5 star), tour guide (PAUL!!!), attractions, surprises, rare finds (attributed to Paul), culture and life and on and on. In fact, along the journey, we met some wonderful people and shared in many of the African customs. Our 9 day itinerary was just enough to want us to consider a return for the 25 day adventure in the future. Highly recommend two nights in the bush (tent camp) and part of a day with a Maasai Tribe community. Anja and her team, and Paul as our tour guide, truly provided my wife and I the trip of a life time. We have and will continue to share our experience and memories through our stories and photographs with friends and family. Asante sana Ajabu Adventures!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Botique Travel company to organise unforgettable experience in Tanzania and Kenya
Selecting an travel agent to go on safari in Africa is difficult - there are so many choices. We were fortunate we selected the small boutique Ajabu Adventures instead of selecting on of the very large companies which are available for African Safaris . From the first day I contacted Ajabu Adventures about our proposed safari, they were responsive with suggestions and alternative which were available - they knew what people wanted to see in the time they had available and budget they had to enjoy . We ended up combining Kenya with Tanzania with a few days in Zanzibar at the end. Ajabu were able to customise the safari holiday to our requirements in coordination with their associate Talk About Kenya in Nairobi. From the moment we arrived in Nairobi, we felt comfortable that our holiday was going to be a success. The accommodation selected was a great mix of tented camps and very nice hotels through both the countries. The itinerary proposed was relaxing as requested but allowed us to see some of the great parks and enjoy wonderful experiences throughout both countries. The guides Cyrus in Kenya and Paul in Tanzania were fantastic - they new where to look and could spot animals when you thought there was nothing there -We highly recommend both of these guides- they were fantastic, very accommodating, knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you to Gert and his team, we had a great holiday.
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Email Debby Beard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent, fantastic, Perfect!!!!!!!!
The perfect safari! I have been on 3 safaris before and this one number 4 was the best. It was the longest 25 days and even that was too short. We had the best guide/driver ever possible named Hans. Definitely anyone going on safari with Ajabu Adventures definitely ask for Hans, no demand Hans he is excellent. Every animal, or bird we wanted to see we say. He is patient, kind, knowledgeable and experienced. I never had such a fantastic guide as Hans, you will not be disappointed. I guarantee him. Ajabu Adventures went beyond my expectations. They gave us 5 star accommodations in the middle of the parks! Food, lodging, guide, adventure all were 10 stars! Be adventurous and take the 25 day safari you will never regret it. A once in a lifetime that you will remember forever. I love Africa, it's people, sight and sound. Each park was unique and different and had different animals. I would definitely take Ajabu Adventures on another safari and of course Hans as the guide!!!
Debby Beard
USA
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Email Claire Baraké | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
3 day great Safari Experience Northern Circuit
We (2 persons) asked for a 3 day safari. Nicole Versleijen produced within a few hours a suggestion/offer: the itinerary, lodges and price. The webbased presentation of the offer was great.
Tarangire (Serena lodge with a perfect sundowner overlooking lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro crater (Sopa lodge with again a perfect sundowner overlooking the crater) and Lake Manyara. The car was clean, reliable and comfortable. The driver, a very skilled guide, polite and an excellent compagnon. All together, although we have been on safari quite often: a GREAT ONE!! I can recommend Ajabu to everyone.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Full service on moments where we did not expect.
We did the Kilimanjaro route Mechame. The team which us guide to the top, was great! Much compliments for the work they did. Everything what was needed to take care that we reach the Uhuru Peak. And we did! Our teamguide is called Charbani. A memory for life
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip of a lifetime!
Our tour was fantastic! Our operator was very knowledgeable and considerate, accommodations were really great, and enjoyed all our experiences. I only wish we had more time in the Serengeti, and I would only take one day of rest upon arriving in Arusha. Otherwise we loved it!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personal service, quick responses and excellent and experienced guide and driver
From the first moment we contacted Ajabu we were happy with the quick and personal responses from Judith, the owner of the company. She answered all our questions, and suggested a programm that suited our wishes very well. Judith was very flexible in adjusting the programm when we asked for that. We planned a 6 days trip to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Lake Manyara. Besides that we made a day trip to Embakaai crater where we descended to the crater lake by foot accompanied by an armed guide. A very beautiful experience away from the beaten tracks and other tourists. A good way to stretch our legs as well. Jumah, our driver and guide, was very experienced in spotting the wildlife. He has excellent knowledge of the animals, their names and background information, and about Tanzania as a whole. He was very patient, always trying to give us a new experience or a better point of view. And besides that, a very pleasant person to travel around with for 6 days. We stayed away from the 'crowds' as much as possible, which gave us the possibility to fully experience the beauty and abundance of nature and its wildlife. We saw so many animals without rushing from one place to the other. Most of the time we stayed in luxury tented camps. For us a wonderful way to experience Tanzania. Closer to nature and still all facilities and a good bed. The staff in the camps was very friendly and gave good service. The 4 wheel drive was very comfortable and spacious. Enough room for all people (4) to stand at the same time and have good views in all directions. Ajabu gave us an experience that was better than we expected! Special thanks to Jumah!
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Email Céline | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
top, super, patient
the guide, Hans, was super. the safari was a success because of him. the lodges chosen by Judith were incredible. you can book with Ajabu with your eyes closed!
i do not have any negative point
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
This was our 3rd safari with Ajabu Adventures and it was exactly what we wantend to do!
In 2012 we went for the first time to Tanzania organized by Ajabu Adventures, we went to the Ngorogorocrater,Tarangire and Serengeti. We stayed in nice lodges and tents.Our drive, Jumah, is An excellent driver/guide and knows his way around and has a lot of knowlegde about the animals and birds. In 2013 we went again with Ajabu to Mikumi, Selous and Rouaha Pacs with the same driver. To very remote areas and beautiful nature. At the end of 2013 we went again, to see the migration in the Serengeti, which is absulutely a highlight. All the accomodations, good were excellent and we really enjoyed it so much and will certainly recommend Ajabu Adventures to friends.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ajabu, the key to the perfect safari!
In july we made our first safari, organised by Ajabu Adventures. From the first contact, we had a very good feeling by the organisation. It was very professional and tailor-made. And the reception by Judith on the first day of our safari was warm and personal; the confirmation of the good feeling we already had.
And then our guide/driver Paul...Such a nice person, with al lot of knowledge and a nice sense of humour.He learned us a lot and nothing was too much!
The safari itself was overwhelming. Even the most beautiful photo can't reflect what you really see.
All the credits go to Ajabu Adventures and we highly recommend Ajabu to anyone who intends to make a safari.