Monkey Adventures
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,350 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Adithya S Prasad | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent 5 days safari in Tanzania
I booked my 5-day Safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Monkey Adventures, through Mojhi. Bhuvana from Mojhi was very helpful and quick to respond to all my queries. Once the payment was made and the booking was confirmed, I immediately received a mail from Nyani who helped me with the necessary information for our trip. He was very professional with attention to fine details.
We had opted for airport pickup, but due to our tough luck, there was a big delay due to bad weather. But, our driver cooperated and was present there when we arrived 4 hours late.
Mike was our guide and he was amazing. He had a great eye for animals far in the horizon and could spot anything from an Elephant to a bird with just his bare eyes. He also had a great knowledge of the geography, flora and fauna. His sense of humour kept us interested in the tour throughout. I and my wife both are photographers, and thanks to his driving skills we were able to make memorable photographs from this tour. He had the awareness about the light from the setting sun and would place the vehicle at strategic spots making it easier for us to take photographs from a nice angle. At many instances, we would stop a water hole, switch off our engines and wait patiently for any action. And most of the times, we were rewarded with wonderful animal activity, thanks to his knowledge and experience.
The rooms that we got were clean. We were very specific about the kind of places we wanted to stay in and Nyani was very helpful in booking them for us. The staff at the accommodations were very kind and ensured they made us happy with good tasty food.
This was my third visit to Africa and has been my best so far. I would highly recommend Monkey Adventures. Their prices are one of the best out there, for the services offered to us.
Thank you Bhuvana, Nyani, Mike and the whole staff of Monkey Adventures.
AE
Email Vamsi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari and Kilimanjaro climb with Monkey Team.
It was my first visit to Africa and we chose a trip to Tanzania. We reached out to multiple websites who were offering safari packages, but Monkey Adventures was the fastest to respond to our queries. Since this was our first time to Africa, we had a lot of questions and Nyani answered all of them clearly. As suggested by Nyani, we did the 7 days Migration Safari first and then the Kilimanjaro hike via Lemosho route.
Our Safari started from Arusha with Casmir as our safari guide. He was well informed about the flora and fauna of all the parks we visited. We were hoping to see the Big Five and thanks to Casmir, we could spot all of them, along with the migrating wildebeest in northern Serengeti and cheetahs in Central Serengeti. He also had a great sense of humor, that made our safari very enjoyable. The camps that were provided were fantastic. One of them, Tortilis camp (in Central Serengeti), was located at a very nice place and we were able to sight Elephants and a herd of buffaloes just from the camp. The hospitality was great, and the food was cooked very well. At Northern Serengeti we stayed at Tingitana migration camp which was very close to migrating wildebeest and Zebra herds! We missed watching river crossing. It apparently happened the day before we reached Northern Serengeti :( But we were happy with our safari overall as we saw more animals than we ever imagined.
After our Safari, we were taken to Moshi for our Kilimanjaro climb and we had a briefing on the same evening. We booked 8 days Lemosho route climb. Amos was our climbing guide, and we were accompanied by an assistant guide, a cook and the 7 porters. The crew was very supportive, helpful and friendly. The food was very tasty and it met our requirement of nutrition for the trek. We had varieties of fruits every day for breakfast. We had hot tea every morning, and hot water was prepared for us whenever we had to freshen up. The porters would carry our belongings and the tents, reach the campsite and set it up before we could arrive. They were all very cheerful throughout the hike and ensured they lifted our spirits. We were slow, when compared to many other groups around us, but Amos never hurried us. We were allowed to hike in our pace, and he motivated us to move on, whenever we would rest for too long.
On the summit day, we had to leave around midnight to catch a glimpse of the sunrise. Without the support of the guides and the crew, we would not have been able to complete the trek. Amos and the assistant guide used to check our vitals often, to ensure we were safe and sound at all times.
The descent was a little difficult as it was slippery. But the crew helped us and ensured we reached the base safe. We could not have asked for a better team to accompany us on the trek.
We are planning to visit Africa again, and we are sure we will book it with Monkey Adventures, for the quality of service they offer. I would highly recommend Monkey Adventures.
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Email Jassica | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Saw more animals than I could imagine!!
Monkey Adventures was a great company to travel with. From the start of the research process for our Tanzania safari, Monkey Adventures consultants were prompt, detailed & very helpful with their responses. They were also patient while waiting for our responses and didn’t push us to make a quick decision like some of the other operators we were communicating with.
Our safari driver, Reggie, picked us up on scheduled time at 8:00 a.m. after our briefing by a representative of Monkey Adventures. We stopped by a nice grocery shop on our way out of Arusha so that we could get snacks and beverages. Reggie was patient in answering our hundreds of questions and stopped wherever we wanted to observe the animals and take pics. He has a sharp eye and could spot animals from great distances. We saw 4 of the Big Five in first 2 days and saw some pretty amazing scenes like a lion stalking a herd of Zebras, Migrating wildebeest herds, Cheetah with its cubs, elephants, giraffes, hippos and several other sightings...Reggie became a friend and I don't think we could have had a better guide.
Tukaone Camp in Serengeti and Sopa Lodge on Ngorongoro Crater rim were both superb places to stay on our safari. Monkey Adventures did a good job in choosing them for us. We were sorry to only have only 2 nights in Serengeti and one night at crater rim. We could have easily stayed for 2 more nights at Serengeti and one more night at crater rim.
Overall, I cannot say enough good things about this company and our guide, Reggie. After months of research on various companies, I chose Monkey Adventures based on their quick responses and their thorough explanation of everything we asked about. I was slightly worried at one point because they were also the cheapest priced but they exceeded all our expectations.
I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
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Email Ralph Lozada | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dickson was very informative
We booked our Safari in Masai Mara with Monkey Adventures. Right from the start, their support team were very responsive and answered all my questions clearly. Our booking process was also very simple, and I received a confirmation about our safari as soon as we made the payment.
We met Robert at their office, on the evening before our safari, and we were briefed about what we could expect over the next few days. Dickson was our guide, who was very helpful and had immense knowledge about the park and the animals. Thanks to him, we were lucky to witness so many different animals. He also showed us the Migration of the wildebeest and them crossing the river, with Crocodiles waiting to catch them. It was a fantastic experience.
We saw all the BIg 5, and other animals too. Masai Mara is a fantastic place and thanks to Dickson we were able to experience the best in Masai mara. At Keekorok, the hotel that we stayed in was just great. We were extremely hungry after the long drive and we were not disappointed, as we had multiple options for food. The had options for Vegans also, which I felt was a wonderful gesture.
Throughout the tour, the hospitality was top notch. There was nothing more we could have asked for. We would highly recommend Monkey Adventures, for all those looking for a memorable experience and a value for their money.
Thank you Robert, and Monkey Adventures staff.
Email Ceilidhe Waugh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
5 day Lake Manyara/Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Crater excursion
Nyani responded promptly to all inquiries with exactly the information we were looking for. Our guide, Sam, was excellent. He is friendly, knowledgeable and experienced--his services are highly recommended. Accommodations were very comfortable and well-located with beautiful views of landscape and wildlife. The meals at each lodge, including daily lunchboxes, were presented with care and tasted good. There were always vegetarian options available, and food allergies were carefully noted.
Between all three parks we saw the Big 5 and much more--the migration was particularly spectacular and definitely a highlight of the trip.
Overall, it was a great experience that exceeded expectation.
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Email Omar A | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and well organized
We were so excited about our Safari trip to Kenya that we booked 6 months in advance after consulting a lot of agents. We finally decided on Monkey Adventures as our safari Organiser based on their prices.
We had Nelson as our guide and thanks to him we had the experience of our lifetime. Nelson is a fantastic guide and he showed us a lot of interesting flora and fauna. I think except the Rhinos, we were able to see all other prominent wildlife of Africa. His spotting skills were amazing as he could sight wildlife from a very long distance. To maximise the time we spent in the parks, we also had packed lunch during the safari (picnic style). He ensured we would see as many animals as possible, and also took us to specific locations were we could take good photographs of the wildlife. It was a great tour and we were able to experience and learn and above all enjoy a lot.
There was an instance where another safari vehicle was stuck in the mud, and Nelson helped pull the vehicle out. He also took us to an authentic Kenya hotel to have local cuisine, before dropping us at the airport.
Before the safari we were briefed by the ladies from Monkey adventures at our hotel. I’m sorry I forgot their names but they were very professional and ensured we knew the whole plan of the safari. They also set great mood before our tour.
Our booking agent was Mojhi, and Pavan from Mojhi ensured that all our questions were answered in time. He also assisted us in booking accommodation and suggested the suitable ones based on our requirement.
Overall, we would highly recommend booking your trip through Monkey Adventures.
Cheers!
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Email Hema | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip to remember for life!
My partner and I booked our 4 days safari with Monkey Adventures.
They were great, right from getting back to our queries in time, through to the booking process and till the end of the safari. Mr. Nyani responded to our mails promptly and was very helpful in assisting us to find the right tour for us and answer all our questions.
We were picked up from the Kilimanjaro Airport by Mr. Nurdin, and we had booked for a nights accommodation at Arusha at African Tulip hotel. Next morning after a small overview of the tour from Monkey Adventures staff, we left for the safari with Mr. Casmir as our guide.
Casmir was a wonderful driver guide! He had so much knowledge about the national parks and wildlife and he made sure our safari was a great experience. His driving skills were pretty good as well. He would take us to the right spot where we could get the best visual of the animals we would spot. Camir made it feel like an educational tour for us, as he explained in great detail about Flora and fauna, geography, culture, etc.
The accommodation that Monkey adventures booked for us during safari was fantastic. We were looking for Luxury accommodations for our tour, and they booked Melia lodge in Central Serengeti and Lemala Ngorongoro at Ngorongoro crater rim.
Thanks to Monkey Adventures team and especially our guide Casmir, our trip was very memorable one and exceeded all of our expectations.
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Email Deepak | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Thank you Cosmas and Monkey Adventures!
Our Guide Cosmas from Monkey Adventures was a very experienced and friendly guide and driver. He was excellent at spotting animals and explaining things about animals, land, people and the culture of Tanzania and Masais. He made us fall in love with Tanzania! Accommodations we were recommended at Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire were all wonderful.
Thank you very much Monkey Adventures team.
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Email Bruce Cusack | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome safari and kilimanjaro hike with Monkey Adventures
We chose Monkey Adventures for our Kilimanjaro hike and Tanzania safari and I am extremely glad that I made the right choice!
After some basic research on Tripadvisor and other forums, we shortlisted Monkey Adventures and sent a mail across to them to enquire, and we had a lot of questions as this was the first time we were visiting Africa. Nyani was very quick in responding to all our queries, and help us through the payment process to book their tours.
We opted for the airport transfers, as we knew it would be better to have a complete package than to arrange for it ourselves, (and honestly, it is worth it if you are a group of 3-4). We were picked up by the driver and dropped to our hotel in Moshi. We were briefed about our trek the same evening and were ready for our ascent to the ‘Roof of Africa’. Next morning, we picked up the gears from the rental stores as we went to the Machame gate. We had a great company of porters, cooks and guides. The porters ensured we found a nice spot to pitch our tents. The crew was very friendly, and motivated each of us, when we were tired or lost hope of continuing any further. It would not have been possible to reach the summit, if not for the support of these amazing people. Frank was an amazing guide and we are grateful for having him on our attempt to scale Africa’s highest peak. It was tough, but we did it! We also received certificates for having completed the trek. It was a sweet gesture and will be a valuable possession for me!
After the trek, we went to Arusha the same day, as recommended by Nyani. We took rest at our Hotel in Arusha, and were greeted well by the staff there. We had booked a 2 day safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro crater. The accommodation that they had selected for us (Simba Tarangire Lodge) was so amazing. Masai was an amazing guide. He had great knowledge, ensured we were taken to different parts of the park safely, and showed us many animals. He also had a good sense of humor and made sure we had a great time. The best part was this was a private safari, with just the four of us, and the guide. Hence we never felt cramped for space.
After the safari, we were dropped off at the airport. It was an amazing tour and thanks to Monkey Adventures, our African Holiday was a truly memorable one!
East Africa is our new favorite holiday destination and I would highly recommend Monkey Adventures! They are great.
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Email Datla | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Strongly recommend monkey adventures. Masai village tour wasn't that great.
We did a 5 days safari with Monkey adventures in February covering masai mara and Amboseli national parks. We flew between Nairobi to masai mara and masai mara to Amboseli to save drive time and it was a good call!
For Masai Mara safari we got mr.Sammy, a masai as ourpunctual thnd for Amboseli it was Mr. Patrick. Both of them were wonderful but Mr. Sammy being a masai in his masai attire and with his stories of masai culture and history made our masai mara trip very memorable. He was born and raised in masai mara and knew every corner of the park and had friends everywhere in the park. At mara, we stayed at Sarova mara camp. It had nice service, great food but the room(tent) felt a bit smaller.
We took a masai village tour in masai mara but it felt staged and for most time people were trying to sell us stuff. I would suggest to avoid Masai village tour.
We flew to Amboseli in the afternoon of day 3 and were met by Mr. Patrick at airsrrip who was our guide for next 2 days. Patrick is professional and knowledgeable and he showed us lions, hyenas and many elephants and Buffaloes and other big and small animals at Amboseli. We stayed at serena lodge in Amboseli and it was lovely.
One particular thing we liked about monkey is they were very, punctual through out. Starting from our pickup at Nairobi airport, till the end of our safari every thing was planned and organized like clockwork which was not so self evident during our rest of trip in Kenya.
Overall, Im very pleased with our safari experience organized by monkey adventures.