Meet the Founder & Managing Director.
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 Philipp | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and worth the money!
Robert and his team did a fantastic job in organising our 3-day safari. It was so well organised that we had zero waiting time and really got the maximum out of the money spent. Further, the safari guide was so welcoming, open for detailed talks & questions about the wildlife and was highly motivated to show us all of the animals in the Serengeti & Ngorongoro which in the end was the reason why we could see all of the Big 5.
Also, our Tour to the Materuni Waterfalls with Robert & the driver (Elvis) after the Safari was fantastic. Meeting the local people and making coffee with them was a unique experience! And of course the waterfall and the hike to it were really amazing. I’ve already seen some waterfalls in the world but this one was really special and so untouched. Highly recommended!
We highly recommend the team and are surely going to book again with Robert when we are heading for the summit of the Kilimanjaro :)
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Email Koen Vandekerckhove | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great hiking experience with a devoted and extremely reliable organisation
We spent four days hiking with Robert Dimbo and his guides. The first day was a 4 hour hike to the Meru falls, going back to Arusha at night. The next three days we went up Mount Meru.
Both trips were perfectly organised, with Robert and the guide coming to the hotel the evening before in order to discuss the hike planned for the next day. Especially for the Mount Mery hike this was necessary, because we didn't have the right clothes. We had set off with the European long distance hikes in mind, but on the top of Mount Meru it is freezing and often windy, so one really needs more to be dressed in the style of a Himalaya trekking. But no worries, Robert and the guide checked all our clothes and the next day they took us to a place where we could rent the missing equipment before setting off.
For this kind of trips, a lot more people are involved than what one is used to in Europe, but it is also necessary. For our family of 4, we had 8 porters, 2 guides, a cook and the first two days an ranger from the park. Thanks to this crew, we had great meals during the trip. All these people did everything possible to make it a great experience. Bear in mind to bring enough cash for all the tips, but they are definitely worth it.
Robert himself is a good organisator and a very reliable man, and I was especially pleased to see how he treats all his people with respect. This was a far more authentic experience than watching Masai dancing for tourists in their village.
For the hike itself, make sure you are fit. With my 55 years and average condition, I only made it to the second hut. I stayed there while the rest of the family made the steep night walk to the top. Nevertheless, it is a memorable experience.
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Email Ruben | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best.
We did the Mount Meru trekking with African Wanderlust Adventures. Everything was very well organised and the whole team was very friendly. The service was of high quality and the food was excellent. Definitely a tour operator we can recommend.
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Email Emma | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A lifetime Tanzania trip with Robert and African Wanderlust Adventures team
If you’re thinking of booking a safari and Trek with African Wanderlust adventure, don’t hesitate, just do it! We were a group of 7 made up of 2 families with ages ranging from 18 to 50s. Our 14-day trip in Tanzania started with 7 day Kilimanjaro Trek and took us to the summit of Kilimanjaro following machame route. Then a 5-day Tented Lodge safaris – we really packed it in! The experience was exceptional from start to finish and reading other reviews it’s obvious that Robert works hard to maintain a consistency of excellence. As a Tour operator, Robert is so impressive, always responding to our need in favor of our interests. The Guide, Daniel as our leader during Kilimanjaro did an amazing job, motivating, supporting and always ensured we were all fit and ready for the next day, not to mention the cheerful compassionate crew and the cook.
During safaris we had another amazing safari guide Joseph. He has an innate love of wildlife and the bush. He has many years of knowledge and experience in tracking animals and is persistent, yet always very respectful of the animals. We always felt in safe hands with Joseph and we always felt that having him as our guide meant we saw the most game!
We booked the Authentic option, in luxury accommodations with real beds. The service from the places we spent our night was exceptional, with welcoming and caring staffs.
It’s hard to pick highlights as every day brought something new. But I will always remember the leopards mating in Serengeti, millions of Wildebeest scattered in the Ndutu plains and watching a lioness hunting to catch its prey in the afternoon game drive in Ngorongoro Crater.
Top tips would be to invest in a good pair of binoculars, and remember your bug spray, warm clothes, Imodium and of course a camera.
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Email Krystyna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent 3 Day Mount Meru Trek
our three day Trek to Mount Meru with African Wanderlust was a memorable experience.
Everyone was very accommodating, friendly and assisted us through the entire trip. The meals were excellent and the trip wonderfully organised. The hike up to the summit is definitely not one of the easiest ones however the guides are very professional, taking good care of you and support you where they can. My husband faced some challenges during the summit night due to health problems, but the team assigned someone to ensure he safely reached the summit.
During briefing we noted to have missed some of the hiking gears but Robert rented to us for a friendly costs.
The service you get for the price is excellent and definitely worth the money. We are very grateful to have met you and to have shared lots of funny stories. Special thanks to the entire Trekking team.
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Email Iñaki | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good safari
We had a 3 day safari in Tarangire, Ngorongo and Manyara lake and it was great. We saw lots of animals and Waldon (our driver) answered all our questions.
Food was also OK and accommodation in Kizumba camp was very nice, people there was very friendly and the tent was huge with a very comfortable bed.
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Email Gabrielle | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Tanzania operator
African Wanderlust Adventures is a top-notch tour company. The communication between them was always prompt and thorough and polite. Their representative was knowledgeable and thorough and went above and beyond to make everything perfect for my tour. They customized my tour to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater everything was perfect and more than what I expected. Communication and payment was always prompt and easy.
I recommend the agency in Tanzania Safaris!
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Email Glenn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized, fast and easy to contact with
Because I only could stay in Arusha for 3 days, I perfered to do a 1 day safari. To organize this tour I had to look for an tour operator who could organize this for me. African Wanderlust Adventures gave me a quick answer and a correct quotation.
The communication was clear and appointments were correct.
They came to the hotel to pick me up and I had a wonderful day. The driver was a very careful and responsable driver. The knowledge about the animals in the park was very good. I only can say they are really reliable and you get value for money.
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Email Johan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best 4 day Mount Meru Trek
Thanks to the entire team for an amazing Mount Meru Trek!
We were 3 friends and booked with Robert a 3 day Meru trek. I admit everything was easy from booking procedures to the tour. Our flight delayed a bit and caused us to change the dates, therefore departing the next day after the group we were to join has left ahead of us. Following Robert advice, we decided to cancelled the 3 day tour and took a 4 day Meru trek, which in turn was the best time frame for our Trek.
The guides and the cook did an amazing job, always ensuring we were ready for the next day of our Trek. Big up to the tough porters!
We recommend this company for Mount Meru trek, in fact we will plan and come back for Kilimanjaro!
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Email Elsa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Tanzania marriage anniversary trip!
Last year me and my husband wanted to take our family on a adventure to Africa, experiencing Safari and celebrating our 6 years of marriage. We contacted Robert from African Wanderlust Adventures and paid deposit to secure our bookings, but unfortunately Covid hitted so bad and could not continue with the trip plans. We contacted them again this year to continue with our trip and left the planning completely to their team and wow, they did a great job. The service was great every step of the way. The 5 day Tanzania safari and 1 day Materuni cultural experience was fabulous and we really loved our guide. Then relaxing and celebrating our marriage anniversary in Zanzibar was perfect. We highly recommend the team and this trip.
