CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime, lets do it again!
From our very first communications, the initial itinerary for our safari vacation, we had a good feeling about Earthlife Expeditions. Now that we have returned from the trip, we feel even better about choosing them!
One of our reasons for choosing Earthlife was we wanted the services of a local Tanzanian company who would know the area, support the local people and economy. So like many others seem to have done, we went with our "gut feeling" and chose a small company with few reviews but seemingly good references. This paid off in spades.
Deo and Catherine are professional, warm, and very accommodating. The details of our trip were planned perfectly, applying both our requests and Deo's terrific suggestions. Each and every place we stayed I wished we could stay longer. The tented camps are the place to be!
Our guide was outstanding. I am still amazed at his ability to navigate the "roads" in the parks, have a conversation about food, and spot an animal in a far off shadow all at the same time! He was incredibly knowledgable about both the wildlife, and the area. There is nothing we didn't see, and we learned quite a lot.
It was surprising how disappointing we felt when we had to leave him as we went on to Zanzibar. Upon our return to the mainland on our last day, we were then ridiculously excited when he ended up being the one to pick us up at the airport an on to our last days events.
Everyone at Earthlife works very hard to make their clients trip the trip of a lifetime. There service is nothing short of outstanding. Now I hope to make that once in a lifetime trip, a second time! Maybe someday.
Without reservations, I highly recommend this company for anyone going on a safari adventure.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once a life good experience!
We love Botswana and our trip. It is a very organized trip, from beginning to the end. Service is great, people in the camps are very nice and responsible； delicious and veritable of local food; dinner tables set in front of the water pit, we can see animals group by group coming to drink water; great scenery , we saw many kind of animals , unique Africa trees, sunrise and sunset , etc. Our tour operator is very experienced and worked super hard to satisfy every customer. They often gave extra time if they found we are interested, never rushing, weather is hot, but temperature drop in the early morning and night. At night, you can hear the sound from animals but it is safe.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Uganda is Indeed the Pearl of Africa
I was born & raised in Uganda. Though living abroad for many years, had forget how beutiful my country is. Wild life is breathtaking if you are lucky to see all the CATS. We managed to see a leopard within100m it was the best experience with my grand kids. The new road from Masindi town, thru the park makes the trip worth while. Safety is no quastion where ever in the park you are. The only issue is opening hours in the park. If your stay is outside the park, They open at 6.30 & it takes tyme with the paper work. By the tyme you start off to the game drive, most of the CATS have already hunted, eaten and asleep. Plse note: Its very very rare to see a Lion after 7 otherwise the trip was even more fruitful visiting the Rhino sanctuary on the way to Masindi.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary
Communications were excellent. We were staying with friends in suburbs outside Dar and they were able to communicate with our friends and pick us up at his home.
Service? There is no way to describe it. By example is better. My daughter became very sick with fever the first day. Our friend is a doctor and at end of the day he contacted us and told us to get penicillin. Our guide told us it would be easy to get and that he would do so and return to our room later. Some time passed and I assumed he was unable to get it. Much later he knocked on the door with the medication. The pharmacy was closed. He then inquired with the park rangers and they tracked down the pharmacist. They picked up the pharmacist and he reopened the store. They then drove him home and returned to us with the medication for my daughter. Enough said.
The safari tour was just as incredible. We were lucky to see animals doing what they do rather than just lying around and this was clearly do to the experience of our guide Sahid. He was a delight. We laughed most of the day as we were mesmerized by the animals and his stories.
The camp was a level 3 facility and the staff was wonderful. Waking up at 5 a.m. to the growls of the lions was exciting. They seemed to be only a few yards away from our room. We dared not walk outside without the guard of our Massai Michael. We felt absolutely safe in his company.
Mikumi Park is a gem. We were almost alone and would go back. I intend to return and see the northern parks that hold so much of the romance of Hollywood and adventure books but there is a great advantage to the southern parks. There were six people at our camp facility on other tours. The park was ours!
I suspect that when I return, I will not travel with anyone else and certainly not without Sahid. Enjoy!!!!!!!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
once in a lifetime experience
One of the most memorable tour of our life., we as a family enjoyed to the fullest everything about tanzania., the jungle , the wild animals, the stay in tents in open jungle in serengeti and lions and hyenas roaming around tents the entire night., and ofcourse the zanzibar beaches and wild life encounter at cheetah rock., not to forget swimming with sea turtles and horse in zanzibar., for the first time we came across a site, where we got names of 3 different travel agency with different quotes to compare., nice concept and everyone planning himself should make use this idea. overall, a beautiful trip with humble peoples and wild animals. thanx
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing country for your next safari
This was my second visit to Tanzania, the first being in 2017. Would have been back sooner of not for Covid. I have mainly been to the north vising the parks of Mkomazi, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and of course the Serengeti. My main reason for travelling to Tanzania is to see the migration and it hasn't disappointed on either occasion. I am an animal lover and have been blown away by the diversity of the parks and sheer numbers of animals that can be observed. It is like living your own National Geographic documentary. I also must compliment the accommodations I have stayed in. They have all been clean, well-appointed and the staff extremely helpful and friendly. The only down-side is the load shedding with the electricity this trip in Arusha, but the hotel did have a generator which kicked in quickly. The quality and quantity of the food offered at the hotels and the campgrounds and lodges. Lastly but by no means least was the friendliness of the local people (including the local guides), which put me at ease and made the trips that much more pleasant.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Full of life and beaty, kindness and history...
South Africa is a amazing country.
Full of life and beatufull scenes, kind people and a great history.
Garden route is amazing, flower, vegetation, landscape... Food is amazing and a good price!
We feel a little of disconfort in Johannesburg and Cape Town (big cities) at night. Everyone told us to not walk at night in anywhere... Dispite this it was a great trip! Great experiences. We want to come back!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tanzania Tour January 2015
Where do I start? So much to do, so much to see and overall so much to experience but unfortunately not enough time. Everything was well planned and our driver was an absolute star. We toured the 4 famous national parks on the Northern circuit and look forward to coming back next year to experience the infamous Southern circuit which we will without a doubt arrange with Safari hub.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Spectacular and wonderful people
Definitely a bucket list experience. Great service, friendly people that go the extra mile. Highly recommended. The chimp and silverback safaris exceeded all expectations.
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream vacation with an organizational dream team!
This trip was AWESOME!!!!
We started planning our honeymoon in Kenya in March or April. After sending a few quote requests, we immediately decided to go with Let's Venture Africa Safari. After a few messages with Patricia, we knew we were in the best possible hands. Traveling to Kenya was one of our best decisions we have ever made. Kenyans are super friendly, we felt extremely safe, everything was hakuna matata
