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African Wanderlust Adventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Member Of:
- TTB, Tripadvisor & BRELLA
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Mid-range & luxury)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $190 to $900 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Han Se-jun | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Organization And Customer Care
Wonderful 2 day Tarangire safari and Lake Eyasi with my tow teenage daughters. Accommodation choice was very comfortable with amazing staff and excellent food. The vehicle was comfortable and special thanks to James as he was an exceptional and charming guide . All the destinations were unique and interesting experience.
After the safari, we spent 4 days in Zanzibar to complete the experience with some beach and relaxing days.
Email Krittapas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 star experience.
We had an amazing 6 days safari in Tanzania, with mesmerizing scenery, beautiful lodgings and breathtaking wildlife we have seen. Our guide Steve was exceptional, with his high level knowledge. He told us good stories about the places where we went to, despite seeing the big 5, he was professional in terms of birds identification and ecology. Always not in a hurry to ensure we had the best experience.
This was truly an experience you don’t want to miss! We highly recommend booking your safari with this agency. Our guide Every single dollar was worth it and it truly made a difference in our experience.
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Email Timothy Cantor | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Kilimanjaro experience!
Professional and great experience on Kilimanjaro with this agency. Thanks to our excellent guides Jonas, Fred, Anita, Ojwang as a chef and the whole team we actually reached the summit. Pick up and drop off from Robert accompanied with great knowledge and stories of Tanzania culture. We do recommend this entire crew because they have a great experience and motivated us to the Kilimanjaro summit. They know very well about mountain guiding but also about vegetations.
We traveled as a group of 4 friends, all with Mountain climbing addict and we have learned a lot from Tanzanians. We returned with many beautiful memories.
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Email Sujita Alvi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Honeymoon Safari..!!
We are just back from our 14 Days Tanzania vacation and we are glad to choose African Wanderlust Adventures. Communication was good, anytime we had a question, they replied instantly via WhatsApp & email. If you proactively asked about anything regarding the tour, they replied instantly
Generally the tour was brilliant, very reliable operators. The accommodation was better than expected, we were 2 vegetarians and all meals were catered for and there were varied food options.
The Safari guide -Daniel was exceptional, incredibly knowledgeable and a bit of a legend. We had many laughs and saw many awesome wildlife. His wildlife spotting and coordination with other drivers meant we saw more animals than we ever imagined we would. He also regularly washed the vehicle which was an unexpected surprise - there is something magical about waking up and seeing a sparkling clean vehicle ready for a big day of safari adventures.
We thought of customizing our itinerary during the trip, and they accommodated the change seamlessly.
Thank you everyone!!!
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Email Akkarawit K | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari experience I admit was the best decision to choose this company!
We had options to visit South Africa or Kenya. My partner and I started searching for a best safari destination, immediately we realized Tanzania is the best destination for our vacation. Then we contacted African Wanderlust Adventures from Belgium and Robert responded to us ASAP. He was helpful, kind and always ready to answer all the questions we had, but it wasn't until we met him in person that we realized how special he was.
We booked with them a one-day excursion starting in Arusha to go to Materuni waterfalls, 4 Days Mount Meru trekking and 4 Days safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro crater and Serengeti.
The Materuni day far exceeded our expectations as the coffee experience really blew us away. We witnessed the process of coffee making in a local village, sang and danced with the village guys, and it was exciting to say the least. This turned out to be one of the best days of our vacation.
Thereafter we had unforgettable 4 Days Mount Meru trekking with Fred as the guide and Chef Tenga who provided us with the best meals you wouldn’t expect to get up high on the mountains. The other supportive crew were charming and amazing, they assisted us fulfilling our dreams.
The safari experience I admit was the best decision to choose this company! Robert provided us with the best options for Safari and overnight stays. Our driver Steve was one of the nicest people that I've met. He was searching for the animals himself, helped us to spot them, provided information about animals. He took us to the best places for the best experience.
We recommend everyone to contact this agency for excursions, treks, safaris or any kind of services related to tourism because they are really reliable and kind!!!
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Email David Mc | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Magical Journey Through Tanzania's Best
Our family safari through Tanzania was magical! From the warm welcome in Arusha to the thrilling game drives, every moment was unforgettable. Tarangire National Park amazed us with its massive elephant herds and serene landscapes.
Ngorongoro Crater was a true wonder, offering incredible wildlife sightings, including black rhinos. The Serengeti's vastness and abundant wildlife created memories that will last forever. Highlights included spotting lions on the hunt and learning about the Leakey discoveries at Olduvai Gorge. Chef-prepared meals, comfortable lodges, and expert guidance made this journey truly special.
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Email Xighjr Fghie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Discovering Tanzania’s Wilderness..
Our 9-day safari was an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s wilderness. Tarangire amazed us with its towering baobab trees and large elephant herds. Ngorongoro Crater was an awe-inspiring wonder filled with vibrant wildlife.
Serengeti’s vast plains were alive with action, from predators stalking prey to peaceful herds grazing. The visit to Olduvai Gorge enriched our understanding of human history. With excellent guides, comfortable stays, and delicious meals, African Wanderlust Adventures ensured we had the trip of a lifetime.
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Email Max | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unreliable
Robert is very unreliable and not honest about the tours he offers.
I booked a private tour with Robert (the owner of African Wanderlust Adventures) for two people to visit Oldupai Gorge, the Laetoli Footprints, the Endagulda cave paintings, and a few other sites, for three days. The itinerary was great and we were very excited. The morning of the tour, we paid the full amount, and only 4 hours into the day we found out that we would NOT be visiting almost HALF of the sites on the itinerary. I immediately called Robert, who refused to give us any refund (even a partial one), and refused to extend the trip so we could see the rest of the items. There were 9 items on the itinerary that we agreed to, and we only ended up seeing 5 of them. Two of the sites we missed were things that I EXPLICITLY asked to include, including the Laetoli Footprints, and the Endagulda cave paintings (both of which we did not see). It was a major disappointment, and I do not know when (if ever) I will have time to return to see them.
Anyone considering booking a tour with Robert, I would suggest you look elsewhere. He cannot be relied upon to keep his word, and you cannot trust that he will honor the itinerary.
Reply from African Wanderlust Adventures
Posted on Jul 18, 2024Dear Max,
We are deeply sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with our tour services. We strive to provide our customers with the best possible experience and it is clear that we fell short in your case. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the changes to the itinerary and we understand your frustration in not being able to visit all the sites you were looking forward to. It's true that for a day trip it's not easy to cover both Oldupai Gorge and Laetoli Footprints and then drive again to check out of Ngorongoro on time, probably we needed an extra day for Laetoli footprints, which wasn't legit as you were to return to Arusha for post Kilimanjaro climbing preparations. For the case of the Endagulda cave painting, we opted it for Kondoa cave painting that is half way from Arusha to Dodoma region but also not possible since we had a program to visit Hadzabe and Datoga tribes for a full day on day two, before returning back to Arusha.
We take your feedback very seriously and we will be sure to address this issue with Robert to ensure that it does not happen again in the future. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and we value your honesty in sharing your experience.
We would like to make it up to you in any way we can. Please reach out to us directly so we can discuss possible solutions, including a partial refund or a future tour discount. Your satisfaction is important to us and we want to make things right.
Thank you for your understanding and for giving us the opportunity to improve.
Warm regards,
African Wanderlust Adventures Team
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Email js | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tour was different from what I booked
I was looking for a tour sleeping in a ngorongoro campsite. and this was the only one, so i contacted and confirmed the accommodation. but the real tour, we stayed in a budget accommodation which was not where i really wanted. Moreover, other travellers we had tour together paid much less than we paid. I didn't need tour in tanzania cuz i did in kenya for several days. but i wanted to stay in the accommodation and that's why i chose to have one more tour but I wasted of time and money. What's more, I liked the guide but the car was too old that it broke down. and it took a long long time for us to drop off which was the worst time in tanzania.
Reply from African Wanderlust Adventures
Posted on Apr 24, 2024Dear Customer,
We sincerely regret to hear about your recent experience with our tour service. Your feedback is valuable to us, and it's clear there were aspects of your trip that did not meet your expectations.
We understand that the accommodation and cost discrepancies were disappointing. African Wanderlust Adventures Limited strives to maintain transparency and fairness in our pricing and services. Your experience certainly doesn't seem to reflect that, and we apologize for any confusion. Also it's true that joining group safaris sometimes it happened you join with clients from different companies and we can't control the way they are charged.
We're glad to hear that you liked your guide, but we're sorry about the vehicle issue. We aim to provide reliable transportation for a seamless experience, and we're sorry this wasn't the case.
Again, we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We continually aim to improve our services to ensure better experiences for all our clients.
Best Regards,
The African Wanderlust Adventures Team
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Email Jannis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience in Tanzania
I went for a 4 day Mount Meru Trek and 5 day camping safari. Overall a great experience and trip, definitely recommend!