IL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The only way to see Tanzania wild life!
This year was my second trip to Tanzania with Brian Mengoriki and Ecological Wilderness Adventures,
the first trip was last year in May.
Both times the experience was outstanding.
For my original trip in 2012 I discovered EWA and Brian on the Internet, as I was looking for a unique safari experience, with the maximum possible photography opportunities.
From my first email communication with Brian, I knew I had made the right decision.
All his planning and suggestions were absolutely first rate.
The 2 trips were in very different times of the year, and very different accommodation options. In 2012 the 3 weeks were built around lodges (all of them chosen by Brian were excellent in every way - food, rooms, atmosphere, etc) and the object was to see a number of different parks, each with it's own special characteristics and photo opportunities. We saw it all - elephants, leopards, lions, cheetahs, all the buck, birds, flamingoes, buffalo. Brian was a tireless and professional guide, who always knew how to be in the right place at the right time.
This year Brian planned a different type of trip - the main object being to photography the immense herds of the wildebeest (gnu) fighting their way across the Mara River. We spent 1 week at a bush camp right on the Mara River, then another week in another bush camp in the middle of the Seronera, concentrating on getting up close to the big cats.
The river crossings are absolutely unbelievable - hundreds, sometimes thousands of gnu making the crossing, the noise, the excitement, the water splashing, the incredible jumps made by full grown gnu from the river bank into the water, and of course, the huge (I mean huge) crocs cruising the banks and the water.
The bush camps are definitely a very different experience from a lodge, and one I heartily recommend.
Nothing can beat a glass of red wine around the campfire, watching the African sunset, and reliving all the excitement of the day's adventure.
Missing the Serengeti and Brian's brand of safari already!
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly professional, reliable and friendly team
Me and my 2 teenager kids spent 11 days in safari (Tarangire, Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara) and 7 days in Zanzibar with Jackpot Safaris. We got very good service during this long trip. They organized for us local transport (flights, taxis), all perfectly fitting our tight schedule. Our safari guide Mayunga is highly professional, he has a very deep knowledge on nature (has shown us all possible animals and landscapes we could just dream of), good and safe driver and nice personality. Our cook prepared tasty food taking into consideration our preferences.
We had a budget safari, nights spent in tent which is a great experience being in close connection with nature. Campsites were well chosen, all equipped well and clean. Jackpot adviced us to spent 2 nights in luxury lodges which was a good idea as we had fantastic accomodation and food there.
In Zanzibar we spent 2 days in Stone Town, visited the charming town and took a spice tour, both with a professional guide arranged by Jackpot. We spent another 5 days in the sea side in a friendy bungalow hotel just on the best location of the beautiful white sandy beach.
We had an unforgettable tour in Tanzania with Jackpot Safari, with them it was just fantastic, we became a big fan of Africa and African people. I can just recommend you this professional, reliable and friendly team!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Heaven on Earth!
It’s been 2 weeks since my husband and two sons (ages 24 and 20) and I returned from our 13 day safari and I miss Tanzania and our guide Kelly and everyone at Safari Infinity so much! I keep transporting my way back there -to the feel of it, the views, the animals, the incredible air on our faces, the almost constant joy and laughter in our vehicle as we took in everything that Kelly so generously offered to us and shared with us. I have never felt more alive in all my life!
From the first moment we were in touch with Lucia to begin planning our safari to the last moment when we checked our bags at the Kilimanjaro Airport to go back home to NY, we felt completely surrounded by the most caring, professional, knowledgeable people who are completely passionate about their calling- to share the beauty and wonder of the remarkable people, animals (we saw everything!) and country of Tanzania.
Not only do we feel we have gained another home in Tanzania, we feel we have gained another family in Kelly, Lucia and Simon, Godlisten and Qwarda. We know we will be back and we know we will be welcomed with open arms. Safari Infinity has helped us to remember that Life is Possible and filled with Infinite Possibilities!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exciting adventurous expansive fun
Jambo Mike!
we have to say that we really enjoyed our time in Tanzania and that our stay was made that much better for our time spent on safari.
Both Ben our cook and Ben our guide were fantastic, good food always and patient informative tour guiding too.
We got lucky with the diversity of animals we got to see and that is to do with Ben's keen interest and good eyesight! The information we received regarding the animals was top quality.
And all through our "journey" even right till the end both Bens were very helpful and friendly.
We say thank you and naturally wish your business continued success. We have already recommended your services.
Asante sana,
Paul & Geri
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro, Culture, and Safari
I highly recommend Brian Mengoriki and Ecological Wilderness Adventures to anyone considering an African tour. I found Brian on the internet and was thrilled when two of his references were acquaintances. My family of four traveled with EWA on a private tour to do a partial climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, visit several tribes (nomadic, blacksmiths, wood carvers, and goat herders), and camp in the Serengeti. Our experience was unparalleled. Brian is extremely organized and responsive. He listened to all of my desires and requests and planned the perfect itinerary for our family. He met us at the airport upon arrival and made every transition smooth. We loved he variety of accommodations he arranged and the food was amazing! Brian's experience growing up in the Ngorongoro Crater was evident when we went looking for animals. He knew what time to leave and where to look for every species. We had front row seats to the best Africa has to offer. We definitely felt that we "saw" Africa in the two short weeks that we had.
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Bwindi National Park
I travelled with Inter-Tropical Tours to Bwindi national park in July 2013. I was collected in Masaka by Paul. It was just myself on the tour. The experience of Bwindi NP and seeing 9 out of 12 gorillas in one famly was truly unforgettable.
Paul was an excellent tour guide and we stopped many times along the way for photos. At the end of teh tour he dropped me to the border with Rwanda and helped me through all the various entrance and exit procedure when leaving one country and enterring another.
I would highly recommend this company.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A first class company with first class staff offering first class holidays. Thank you so much!!
Usually I book holidays myself via the various online hotel and flight finding web sites but on this occasion went back to using an agent - mainly because of the nature of the holiday as it was our honeymoon and were going somewhere a bit off the mainstream resorts.
I sent purezanzibar a brief email and from the outset had, what can only be described as, a superlative experience dealing with them.
The agent, John, had a wealth of personal experience on Zanzibar and made some excellent suggestions for the 2 weeks including a week at 'The Palms'. For a honeymoon this was just fantastic, it was just as he had said - being treated like royalty.
Absolutely fantastic hotels with staff who could not do enough. But what ever you do, bring a pen if landing at Tanzania airport it's chaos without one.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unimaginable, unforgettable experience with perfect planning
Our trip, the second through Exclusive Touch Africa, was, and still is, the single most amazing trip that I have experienced throughout 20 years of travel. I am going back again in 2014 and cannot wait. The team at ETA gave my wife and I a vast range of brilliant activities including, Great White Shark cage diving, walking with the Lions (3 x 18 month old male lions - mind blowing), swimming in the Devils Swimming Pool on the edge of Victoria Falls, Helicopter over and treking around Victoria Falls, a Gorge Swing, Canoeing on the Zambezi and, of course the incredible Safari Reserves, game drives, National Parks and superb lodgings. We feel very fortunate to have been introduced to Sid & Cheryl and to this day we keep in touch. It seems like we have experienced so much in this beautiful place (we seem to have done so many activities in each trip) but we know the experiences are never ending and there is always more. From basic Africa travel through to 5 star exclusivity and luxury, ETA can arrange the lot, with care and exceptional knowledge of when, where and how. My rating - 11 out of 10. I will be back after this next trip for sure. ETA can always give me something new to see and do in this vast and wonderous Continent.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Booking with ETA will ensure your holiday of a lifetime is just that!
We where thrilled with ETA at every level. Sid and Cheryl's local knowledge and level of care made our holiday, the trip of a lifetime. The time they take to understand your aims and interests and then match it to your budget sets the platform for a great trip.
As we traveled as a large family Sid escorted us on parts of our visit. Having met us at the airport and organized every part of the holiday this ensured we were never left waiting or in a situation where we felt uncomfortable. Travelling with Sid Hayes of ETA is like traveling with a friend, a guide and a security guard as he has a great sense of humor, an incredible knowledge of Africa and the bush and is protective of your family.
If you only ever have one holiday, make it Africa and Exclusive Touch Africa will make it special.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing food, great vehicle, super communication skills, top notch!
My husband and I were part of a group. The vehicle provided as much comfort as is feasibly possible on those crazy roads. We always had water available and the guide's English speaking skills were great. We can't say enough about the food... always a different combination, always the most amazing flavors! Even though we were in a camp, the staff treated us as if we were in a five star hotel. That's not an easy feat!! Many thanks to the staff and guide.