Meet the Team - eTrip Africa
E-Trip Africa
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- ATA, IATAN, IGS, KPAP & CODE
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Monica Noon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Could not have asked for a better safari plan. E-Trip Africa covered all of our needs and then some!
Aurelia and Ben responded quickly to all communication and were able to accommodate our needs. We were already in the country for work and had people arriving and taking off at different times, but they were able to get us airport transfers to fit our schedules. They also extended a lot of information that would have been suitable to prepare for first time travelers in Africa while having ample experience to keep veteran safari goers entertained as well. We were fortunate to stay at the Researchers Rest which offered excellent accommodation and delightful meals.
On the safari itself, we were taken across Lake Tanginyire and stayed within the beautiful park. We were hesitant to stay within the park due to our limited budget, but drinking coffee while overlooking the valley was an amazing way to wake up to be ready to set off for Lake Manyara. We ended the trip in Ngorongoro Crater and were impressed by the concentration of animals in the massive crater. Within 3 days we saw so much wildlife and diverse habitats in NW Tanzania. We had a great time with the guide; he was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. I think he especially enjoyed our rendition of "Jambo bwana".
It was also great to chat with Ben, as conservationists working in Africa, about his wealth of knowledge of development and conservation in Africa, and to share some old Peace Corps Stories. I would certainly travel with E-Trip Africa again should I return to the region in search of a safari company as it is a small, well organized company dedicated to the happiness of both their clients and staff.
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Email Ada | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
E-Trip was perfect! They took care of every detail, and made sure we had a great time!
Everyone we dealt with was amazing. My partner had all sorts of trouble with his flights to Tanzania and Ben continuously stayed on top of it all and made the changes necessary as they came up. We had emails letting us know what to expect and how to prepare for the trip. The accommodations were great and had already been vetted (i.e. the food is handled properly so you don't get sick, mosquito netting, etc.) They've been doing this a long time and you can tell, everything was very well organized.
My Safari guide was also very good. He knew were to go to find the animals I wanted to see, always made sure I was in a good position to see and photograph them and was happy to be flexible with our schedule. He never rushed me when taking photos and would stay out later than scheduled or go out early when there was something specific I wanted to see. He made sure I didn't miss anything with his Eagle Eyes!
Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better experience and had I known ahead of time, I would have had E-Trip schedule the Zanzibar and Kenya portion of the trip as well. I really can't say enough about how well we were treated, how well organized they were and most importantly how they responded when things went wrong on our end! I highly recommend them.
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Email AJ Slater | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazingly great service and safari
Ben and Aurelie are incredibly helpful. I screwed up my travel plans a couple times, (entirely my fault) and they made every effort to accommodate me and provide me with a great experience. I can't stress enough how helpful they were.
My friend was able to go on the Safari while I was not and she had nothing but great things to say about the guide, lodging and experience.
Highly recommended.
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Email Eva | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Helpful and reliable
Ben was extremely helpful and patient trying to accommodate all our requests during the preparation of the trip. Our guide, David, was excellent: good driver, wise guide, and enjoyable company.
The car was in good condition, although we had a small problem with one of the tires.
The lodges and tented camps were correct and very convenient, in good locations. The Researchers' Rest in particular is an unpretentious B&B which had everything we needed for our first night in the country, comfortable and very good value.
The safari was short and well optimized. David planned every day carefully and helped us to identify the animals and birds we found. He really enjoys his job and makes it enjoyable for the customers!
When we returned to Arusha at the end of the safari Ben took us to the rental company where we had booked a car, and made sure everything was in order before leaving us.
We find it very important to find someone reliable in a country like Tanzania, which is not easy for independent travelers. And the staff of E-Trip Africa are reliable people.
The only reason to give 4 stars instead of 5 is that we found the package a little overpriced, and we didn't liked too much the tented camp in Serengeti (Nieleze), although this is not E-Trip fault! Apart from that everything was really good.
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Email Carl & Beth H. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime - Great Migration and Big 5 Safari in Tanzania!
My husband and I have been wanting to do an African Safari for a long time. We finally found a time with our work schedules to make it happen in the end of September to beginning of October 2017. Ben was so accommodating of my many, many questions until we had booked the perfect itinerary for us. It included Tanangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Serengeti Central/ North. We had an amazing guide in Joachim, who could spot an animal from miles away so that we could fine the perfect photos of all the animals. This allowed us to see all of the big 5, including a last day sighting of a rhino, and many sightings of lions, elephants, buffalo and leopards. We took the last day before an evening flight out of Arusha to enjoy the CREW animal rescue and a hike to a waterfall on Kilimanjaro. Overall, it was all we had dreamed it would be. Thanks to the team at eTrip and Joachim!!
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Email Alex Covert | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, organized, customizable, and professional safari planning team!
My brothers and I were traveling to Africa for the first time and looking for an unforgettable experience in Tanzania and Zanzibar. At first we had a hard time finding the right safari company to plan a customized trip that met our needs, but then we found eTrip Africa. They exceeded all of our expectations in every way. Every step of the trip was executed seamlessly and we never had to worry. They listened to all of our requests and tailored an experience that we will never forget. We did a 5 day safari through Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti National Park. We then flew to Zanzibar for a night in Stone Town and spent several days on the NW coast at Kendwa Rocks on the beach. The progression of this trip was perfect, starting at the smaller parks and ending in the Serengeti was perfect. We saw almost every animal we had hoped to see and had a wonderful time relaxing on the beach in Zanzibar. Our safari guide, Alladin, was the perfect tour guide. He knew everywhere to go to see the animals we wanted and made our experience fun and informative. We will never forget this transcendental experience and are incredibly thankful for the hard work put in by the eTrip Africa team! I would highly recommend this safari company to anyone planning a trip to Africa!
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Email Wendy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Easy to work with-quick to answer any questions
We used E-Trip Africa for our recent safari to Southern Tanzania, Ruaha and Selous. E-Trip looked after all our camp bookings as well as domestic flights. We received quotes from 6 companies and E-Trip was the least expensive. Along with their excellent communication, this made E-Trip an easy choice for our safari booking. We liked that they gave us detailed broken down quotes, we knew exactly what we were paying for each camp, flight, and park fees. We would highly recommend and will definitely look at using them again for our next safari.
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Email Ryan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great time and adventure!
Alladin was a terrific guide on the safari. We especially liked the Kinsura tents on the Serengeti. Zanzibar was amazing. The room was right on the beach and we had our own pool. Pure paradise. Sea brothers Dhow sunset cruises are a must.
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Email Brooke | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Can't say enough great things about E-Trip Africa--5 stars for staff, communication, and safaris!!
E-Trip Africa deserves five stars in all areas--communications, logistics, reliability of vehicles transportation, and most importantly staff friendliness and knowledge! E-Trip Africa lived up to their excellent reputation.
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Email Steve | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ben put together our dream trip within our budget. He stayed personally involved and responsive.
Five days of Safari is probably enough. Terangeri was our favorite and Swala Lodge in particular but they were also our first so we were still awe struck. We would not visit Lake Manyara nor do a night safari, walking safari or hot air balloon ride if we had it to do over but watching wild animals you can never tell when the amazing moments will occur. We highly recommend a safari when you have a good chance of seeing the Wildebeest migration. We only saw a small portion and a small river crossing and it was breath taking. We packed too much being unaware that the wonderful safari lodges were going to wash our clothes daily. The guides Dave and Michael were charming, knowledgeable and committed to our experience. The food is not as good as it looks but it looks amazing. The ambiance particularly at the Swala Lodge is opulent. We were giddy about the staffs habit of speaking softly to keep the atmosphere elegant, the Masai escorts, the chair in a Boabab Tree and the outdoor shower. The animal density was outstanding. It's hard to imagine seeing so many lions you just drive by without caring by the end of seven days.
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is a magical experience unlike any other. The gorillas seem to enjoy entertaining the humans. We are still shaken by our exposure to the 1994 Rwanda genocide. We recommend having more to fill your days unless you want to spend time relaxing in your hotel., Our gorilla trek was only one half day as was our Golden Monkey trek and we struggled to fill the other half of the day.