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 Danielle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you Ben & Aurelie!!!
My friend and I tend to wait until the last minute to make travel plans, and only settled on flights and travel dates about three months before arriving in Africa. After a separate 3 day gorilla trekking safari in Uganda, we flew into Tanzania to start our 7 night safari.
Everything about the booking process was easy. Ben was very helpful in answering our questions and tailoring to our specific needs (we flew into Kilimanjaro instead of Arusha; he made sure our driver met us on time when the airline switched our flight times only the day before arrival). Things were just as orderly from the moment our guide Livingstone picked us up from the airport. No detail was overlooked. We were sent off with a crate of books and binoculars (imperative - thank goodness we had them as neither of us packed our own for space/weight reasons). We loved staying at their home the nights before and after the safari; the house staff was wonderful, and meeting Ben and Aurelie in person to discuss the trip was really great. They even set us up in two separate rooms since the house was empty at the time. Food was delicious, and it was nice to have those little luxuries of wifi and hot water. The camps we stayed at were great (and most of them felt much more luxurious than "moderate"). Our favorites were probably the two Serengeti camps - Nieleze & Flycatcher Bologonja. Livingstone was full of knowledge, and very kind and friendly throughout our week together. We didn't want to leave him to fly to Zanzibar! Speaking of, we are so glad we decided to book the final Zanzibar portion of our trip through e-Trip. All of our ground transfers were pre-arranged (we spent one night on Chumbe Island off the coast of Zanzibar - a must see in my opinion), as were our flights to and from the island. We went with Coastal Aviation per Ben's recommendation and it was top notch; the price of the ticket included the tourist departure tax & they even bumped us to an earlier departure when seats became available. They also have an offsite lounge you can use if you have long layovers at DAR; just make sure to contact the airline beforehand so there is a driver there to meet you (DAR is actually two airports - we landed at the smaller airport and were departing via KLM from the main airport). Much better than sitting outside the airport for hours.
It's been six weeks since we returned and I can't stop talking about the trip. Really a trip of a lifetime (yet I hope I can make it again some day!). Wouldn't hesitate to use e-Trip again; they were fantastic!!
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Email Brian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once In A Lifetime (but hopefully not)
Everything about my trip was first class. From the transparent communications with Ben, to the amazing experience and service we received on the mountain, I could not recommend enough the wonderful job E-Trip Africa did.
Excellent trip with a company that cares
Excellent communications during the trip planning phase, prompt in replying to queries and requests for info. E Trip have a base in Arusha so have 'on the ground' experience. Our Bush camps and lodges were exactly as described, and the level of service during the trip was always very good. Our guide was dedicated & very keen to find us all the animals and birds we mentioned and many more besides. He looked after us and helped to make it a special trip.We counted 135 separate Lions, many of whom were cubs, 15 Cheetah, 4 Leopards, a Serval, Rhino female with calf and so many birds, Elephants, Zebra and Wildebeast etc etc as the migration was in swing. We stayed a night in Arusha followed by Tarangire, (2 nights) Lake Manyara/ Ngorogoro crater,(one night) Central Serengeti,(3 nights) Northern Serengeti (2 nights).
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Email Suzanne | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Trip with first class Driver/Guide
This trip exceeded our expectations. Not only what we saw, but also, the superb service from E-Trip Africa. Our driver/guide was awesome. The owner even made time to come visit with us when we were in Arusha after our trip had finished. We were there for a couple of days following our time with E-Trip Africa. We would highly recommend this company and felt very safe and comfortable being with such a dependable company. The places we visited and the sights we saw gave us memories to last a lifetime.
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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.
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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 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 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 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 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!!
