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Expect In Africa Safari
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Member Of:
- TTB, TALA & WCF
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $160 to $840 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Tonia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dieter was amazing
We had a great experience in 2 days safari! We took so many photos of the animals. We had a great guide and driver Dieter knew everything about the national parks and he did his best for us to see lions! Finally we made it!!!
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Email Alex and Daniela | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dieter was professional, really focus on our necessities, he was friendly and he really love his job
Our experience was amaizing, we spent 5 days across the main park. With our guide, Dieter, you can feel safe all the time, he is really focus on your needs. During these days we learnt more about the animals, he is friendly and able to feel you welcome.
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Email Fiona | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro climb (Marangu Route), safari and Zanzibar: truly the trip of a lifetime!
Expect In Africa did an excellent job organizing a trip for our group. We successfully climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in 6 days via the Marangu Route with the support of our experienced guides. On the safari, we saw an amazing amount of wildlife. Our guides were very knowledgeable, the accommodations were quite luxurious and we always felt safe. This company looks after you well!
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Email Valerie Walker | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nothing short of exceptional! I felt like I was in a National Geographic documentary.
Our group of seven’s safari experience was nothing short of exceptional!
We covered Arusha, Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks as well as Ngorongoro Conservation Area over a 7 day period. A lot of ground to cover, but what an experience.
Each morning the day’s itinerary was outlined by our guide (Raymond). The Land Cruiser sat ready …clean & tidy and a large “box lunch” was provided for each of us. Cold drinks were aboard in the cooler.
Not only did we see the Big 5 but we saw them in spades. We had fantastic looks at some of the large predators like lions, leopards and cheetahs; large grazing herds of wildebeests, gazelles, buffalo and antelopes as well as wallowing hippopotamus, lumbering elephants and stately giraffes.
Our guide worked hard and seemed to have a 6th sense in terms of locating wildlife. Not only were we very close to large herbivores, carnivores and birds but we viewed them in a setting where they seemed quite oblivious to us. They continued to hunt, graze, scavenge, dabble, court and even copulate in a stunning landscape.
Nothing seemed to escape our guide’s keen eye. He was an avid bird watcher and not only able to spot and identify the many spectacular bird species we saw, but speak to their natural history and behaviour as well. Same went for the mammals large and small, reptiles like Nile crocodiles, lizards and turtles/tortoises.
Our safari was rounded out with a visit to a Mbugwe village on the edge of Tarangire National Park. Here we learned about the people living there and how they lived, how they fed and supported themselves, their customs, beliefs and their outlook on the future. Our guide served as a respectful interpreter for our conversations with the Mbugwe villagers. We also stopped by a Maasai village for an insightful tour.
Our accommodation and meals were in 3 different locations were great. Three nights in a ‘bush camp’ in a spacious tent with 2 queen sized beds and a three piece bathroom was hardly roughing it. Staff were welcoming, friendly and accommodating. A hot towel and cold drink on our arrival offered another touch of class. Meals offered were variety of interesting regional dishes and well as standard fare for less adventurous tastes.
Both our guide Raymond and his brother Lawrence were shining examples of competent, caring and professional entrepreneurs with a small fledgling company. I highly recommend you consider them if you are looking for a safari trip of a lifetime. It was an epic trip for me that I will never forget!
Expect in Africa Safari also organized a 6 day climb on Mount Kilimanjaro. I’m happy to report all 7 ladies in the group made the summit. Our success had everything to do with the care, support and professionalism of our guides, cook and porters. We climb the Murangu route and stayed in rustic “chalets”. Food was hot and plentiful and our cook dropped by every evening during dinner. Our guides actually sang songs to keep us motivated on the final climb to the summit. It was a grind but we made it. Thanks to our devoted entourage of 21 as well as Expect in Africa Safari organizers. Another trip of a lifetime that I can boost about for decades.
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Email Eva | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service and the knowledge about animals and their habitat.
Definitely one of most remarkable experiences in my life!
They organized whole 4 day trip with amazing lodge accommodations and food. Guide Ray is one in a million I tell you! His kindness and knowledge about animals and their habitat is beyond anything I ever experienced so far. He was able to spot animals everywhere and we saw literally every animal that was possible to see in those national parks.
Nevertheless I was glad to support small, local and family driven company which is doing extraordinary job, rather than supporting some foreign safari company - they literally are the best you can get out there without a doubt!
I am definitely coming back and will do another safari with this company and I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for real safari experience!
Asante Sana & till next time ♡
Friendly, knowledgeable, honest, incredible customer service
We did a 3 night / 4 day tour with expect in Africa for our honeymoon. We were a bit worried about paying everything upfront, but it turned out the company is ran by the most incredible set of human beings. They were incredibly nice throughout and made sure that we were comfortable from the first minute until we finished the tour. Our guide was Joseph, a remarkable gentleman whose knowledge of animals and the landscape was astonishing. He had an answer to 99% of our questions, and we are very curious people! He was with us every step of the way but at the same time respected the space honeymooners need. He is honest, reliable and reassuring. His driving skills were impressive (1100 km driven in 4 days) and has great eyesight, an extremely important feat when trying to spot animals. We couldn’t have found a better person to make our trip extra special. We are very thankful and extremely grateful to have chosen Lawrence and Exepct in Africa. 5 stars all around!!!
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Email Gustavo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
it was an amazing experience. We recommend it to everyone who wants to go on a Safari.
fair price, great service and accommodations. prepared, attentive and secure staff. we recommend to everyone
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Email Vincenzo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent agency, knowledgeable, helpful, trustworthy
Amazing experience.
When you decide to do a safari... You can win or loose, depending on who takes you there. We won.
We were lucky to enjoy 5 days with Raymond, a very professional and always smailiy guide. Raymond is the perfect guide. He has tons of experience (he can tell you all about animals, plants, insects and birds) and he can take you to the best spots in any park. We have made 4 parks and managed to see them all (big 5). Even Rino and cheetah twice!. He knows everyone and he is super reliable. We had a great car, which did not break! The agency (run by Laurence) is very trustworthy and professional, he is always available and helpful.
Really recommend. Raimond and Lawrence, great company. Trustworthy and capable to meet all your wish (and expectations)!
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Email Codrut Midoschi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari tour and experience ever
Lawrence, our tour operator, went above and beyond to ensure our happiness, providing thorough information, impeccable service, and a worry-free experience that exceeded our expectations.
Raymond, our guide, was a true gem—exemplifying politeness, a wealth of information, and seemingly possessing eagle eyes that effortlessly spotted wildlife from afar during our unforgettable 4-day safari across Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara. The seamless airport transfers and varied accommodations each night further enriched our adventure, creating a journey filled with awe and comfort.
With Lawrence and Raymond at the helm, we wholeheartedly recommend this exceptional experience.
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Email Ramya Sundaresan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our ultimate Safari experience in Tanzania. Our hearts are filled with beautiful memories.
We have just returned from a 9 day exceptional Safari experience visiting Tanzania with Expect in Africa with Laurence as our tour operator and Raymond as our guide. Right from receiving us at the airport till dropping us off back on day 10, it has been nothing but an experience of a lifetime. Laurence was professional, very responsive, accommodating and a great guy to work with. Laurence then handed us off into the most capable hands of Raymond and we were off on our most anticipated adventure criss crossing the various national parks. Raymond is an exceptional guide and an expert birder, also describing local plants, trees and flowers during our travels. He is so humble, respectful and a great spotter and knowledgeable on how to spot various animals and spotting the toughest and the shyest of the mammals such as leopards. He planned our days very efficiently and was also open to suggestions to get the best experience of the day. My husband and I carry forth wonderful memories and we are so incredibly grateful for the time we spent in Tanzania with Raymond as our guide. The best decision we ever made.