Well organised and flexible
Contacted hello Tanzania on a very short notce for a two day Safari. Organised safari,transport and accomodation very quickly and provided me and my family a very knowledgeable guide. My kids liked it! Will definetily use them again and recommend them for anyone who wants to visit Tanzania.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very outstanding experience we had!!
These was the best safari trip experience we had, the food, staff and the camping equipment were first class, the guide was so good, he knows everything about nature! Would definitely use them again and will recommended some Clients to use them!!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great time with excellent driver guide and nice accomodations
The communication was good, the service even better, especially the driver guide excelled my expectations, we saw a lot of animals and were often the first ones to spot them, some of the accomodations also excelled my expectations and all of them were very nice. The tour was therefore great.
CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Good Guide
Erick is a good person, very good guide we know a lot in the safary with Joseph.
Great people, great service!
I joined some friends to go to Naenda Safari, with Jesse as the driver. He is very knowledgable on the different animals, plants and everything else at the national parks! We visited Ngorongoro and Tarangire parks, and I was pleased with both the rides and the accommodations he gave us. Even the boxed lunches were good (seriously)! He is also good about adjusting proposed itineraries based on budget and time needs.
I am going to use Naenda safaris again in a few months and am looking forward to the next adventure!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
6 Days Kenya Maasai Mara,Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. fue una experiancia maravillosa.
Vimos una gran cantidad de animales. los campamentos, la comida y el trato de todos y cada uno de los trabajadores es impecable. Nuestro chofer, perfectamente cualificado en la busqueda de los animales. Un gran viaje y una maravillosa experiencia. Sin duda, totalmente recomendable!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful weekend with safari and volcano trek
We were a group of 10 people with very spesific demands for our weekend. They were all met, and more! Knowledgable guides, good chef and sweet Godfrey all came along, and took great care of us. I would recommend them to anyone - was so incredibly pleased with our wonderful weekend in Lake Mburo and Mgahinga National Park. The trek up Sabinyo is AMAZING, But requires a certain fitnesslevel and if you're not used to great heights - take a day or two in Kisoro first to get acclimated.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Kilimanjaro hike and safari honeymoon
We decided to go to Africa for our honeymoon, we knew we wanted to climb Kilimanjaro and do a Safari. I was originally overwhelmed with all the tour options. I decided it would be best to support an African company, and this turned out to be one of the best decisions we could have ever made. Tanzania Expeditions, exceeded our expectations at every opportunity.
Prior to making our trip to Tanzania, Justin provided us with packing lists, and helped prepare us with the necessary paperwork and medical advice. His email responses were always timely and thorough. He also was able to put us in contact with his American partner, who I spoke to on the phone and was reassured about all the details of the trip.
They met us at the airport, loaded all our luggage for us, and the driver told us about the area, and answered our questions all the way to Justin Mtui's (owner of Tanzania Expeditions) hostel. We arrived at the hostel and enjoyed a beautiful view of downtown Arusha. Justin was friendly and the accommodations were good. He made us breakfast, and we were able to appreciate some of the culture over breakfast while, he got the water ready for us to have hot shower! He helped us to see the downtown and do some shopping before heading out on the climb.
We did a 7 day climb on the Lemosho route. Every part of the climb was awesome, the porters were so helpful, our guides were caring and made sure that we were not only comfortable but having fun throughout the excursion. And our cook was like being at a restaurant for every meal. Many people laughed about the romance of climbing a mountain for 7 days, but we enjoyed every meal in our mess tent complete with table cloth and flowers! And I appreciated the time we got to spend together while our food was delivered, and our waiter was always happy and eager to answer our questions. We also felt that throughout the 7 days our group appeared to be having the most fun, and keeping the energy high making the work of the climb less. We even spoke to other people who recognized our group by their matching shirts, and commented on how fun they were to watch.
Justin arranged nice accommodations for after the climb at the Impala Hotel. The hotel had an abundance of hot water and the accommodations were nice and convenient to walk around the area. He made all arrangements for us, and met us at the hotel.
We then went on a 4-day safari, which he arranged a private expedition, in honor of our honeymoon. The guide was knowledgeable, and there was a large assortment of animals. We visited 3 parks Serengeti Plains, Ngorogoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. All the parks were great, and we were able to experience the culture of the Masai Tribe, and see how they live. All accommodations and meals were great during the safari too. We loved staying at the luxury tent site, and couldn't believe all the animals we saw while staying at the Rhino Lodge.
Tanzania Expeditions, Justin and his crew, truly provided a once in a lifetime opportunity. If you are looking to enjoy a true adventure, where you will always be put first, Tanzania Expeditions is the perfect choice!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari adventure at a reasonable price!
Our group of 14 travelers recently returned from a 7 day/6 night safari in Tanzania with It Started in Africa. Although this is a relatively new company, the reviews we read were positive, so we thought we'd give them a try. From start to finish, they far exceeded our expectations. Joao, our travel advisor, was superb in helping us plan our itinerary. He offered great suggestions on parks, accommodations, etc., and was extremely prompt and thorough in responding to our many questions and concerns. He was also very good in handling all the details and logistics involved in making travel arrangements for such a large group.
The safari itself was one of those "once in a lifetime" experiences. Our guides, Hope and Johnson, were terrific! They worked hard from morning to night, enabling us to see amazing wildlife (including "the big five") close up. They were knowledgeable and great at answering our many questions. We were originally scheduled to visit Tarangire, Serengeti,and Ngorongoro N/Ps. We had great visits at each of these, plus they squeezed in a memorable visit to Lake Manyara N/P as well.
Our accommodations were unique and fun, with staff at all of them going out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and well cared for. Ang'ata Serengeti campsite was a particular delight. Arriving back from safari, we were always met with cool towels to clean our dusty faces, beverages, and hot water carried to our tents for some unforgettable showers. Campfires at night and wildlife wandering through the campsite at sunrise added to the experience.
Transportation(safari vehicles, airlines, and transfers) worked like clockwork and were very comfortable. Several in our group commented that they'd never been on a trip that went so smoothly.
Thanks to the staff at It Started in Africa, our safari was a amazing experience/adventure. Although many of their safari groups are smaller than ours, they very capably managed our large group. They offer a great experience at a reasonable price. Based on our experience,I strongly encourage you to give them a try.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An amazing trip in July ! Really enjoyed the trip !
Everything was perfect for me. The driver was really nice and full of skills ! All the organization was more than perfect ! I will see you again for sure !