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Active Wonders Safari
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Megan C | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, Action Packed Night Game Drive
We had a wonderful experience on our night game drive. Mussa (driver), Robert (spotter), and Deo (ranger) did a fantastic job showing us all the things Tarangire National Park had to offer at night.
They were honest with us up front about what we could see and was very optimistic that it would be a successful game drive. And it was very successful! Some of our high lights: watching and driving with 5 lions. They were walking in the road and we just slowly followed behind them. Robert spotted a chameleon on a tree (unsure how he saw it so quickly in the dark). He left the safety of our jeep, walked through a little bit of brush to ensure we saw it too! We also saw zebra, hyenas, silver backed jackal, spotted genets, and scrub hares.
Mussa, Robert, and Deo did a wonderful job sharing the night life with us and making us feel safe. This was an amazing experience that everyone should do!
DK
Email Tom, Mette, Sebastian & Mathilde | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience
We (a family of four) had the pleasure of spending seven days on safari with Active Wonders Safaris, and we loved every minute of it.
From the very first communication about our preferences, through the booking process, the itinerary, the accommodation, the safari vehicle, and, most importantly, the guides, everything was exceptionally well organized. One thing we especially appreciated was the feeling of traveling with a small company rather than being part of a large tourist operation. The experience felt personal, flexible, and genuine, and we never felt like just another booking. The team truly went above and beyond to give us the best possible experience. Throughout the trip, we felt completely safe, well looked after, and genuinely entertained.
Baraki was an outstanding driver, handling the challenging roads in both Serengeti and Ngorongoro with great skill. His ability to locate wildlife and his knowledge of the animals were truly impressive. Brian made the entire journey feel relaxed and enjoyable with his kind, helpful, and professional personality. He was fantastic with our children and had a remarkable ability to anticipate what was needed in every situation. Our 10-year-old daughter actually cried when it was time to say goodbye because we had enjoyed spending time with them so much.
We can wholeheartedly recommend Active Wonders Safaris to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari experience.
One thing that surprised us a little was the expected tipping level of around USD 20 per person, per day. We think this is worth mentioning, as it should be factored into the overall safari budget. The guides absolutely deserved every dollar—we simply come from a culture with a different tipping tradition, so it caught us a little by surprise.
SE
Email Alexander | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with experienced guides!
Absolutely lovely. Allano have been so good to talk with and helping us making this trip the best. And Emanuel who was our guide in the safari was an absolutely rock, we did the extra everyday for us to see the animal we wanted. You can see that they really love their jobs.
Thank you for making our honeymoon the best!
BR
Email Vinicius | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!
My wife and I went on a safari in Kenya this month, and it was a life-changing experience! Allano was extremely helpful and readily available from the start of our planning right up to the last day of the trip. We faced personal health issues that altered our travel plans more than once, but thanks to the proactivity of Allano and his team, we were able to overcome these setbacks and reorganize everything to ensure the trip was perfect. It was great knowing we could rely on the company whenever we needed to. Our guide in Kenya was also very pleasant and took us to wonderful places. If I return to Africa, definitely I would choose Active Wonders again.
Email Beth | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful company
We had an amazing time. Allano was extremely responsive, worked within our budget, and provided a trip that we'll exceeded our expectations. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. We saw the big 5 and the great migration twice.
BR
Email Larissa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They were extremely attentive to our needs. We were very satisfied with the suggested itinerary and
We took our trip – me, my husband, and our 2-year-old son. We looked for agencies that understood our needs, especially since we were traveling with a baby. During the itinerary planning, they understood exactly what we needed and offered us a perfect trip for a child. We requested a car seat for the safari vehicle, and they readily provided one. They were incredibly considerate of us having a child with us. They suggested accommodations with children's entertainment. Everything was great. Throughout the trip, they were attentive and always available.
Email Albert Chikira | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience and great hospitality.
They came to pick me and my wife at Karatu on time. The car was in great condition and the driver was so knowledgeable with Ngorongoro crater, he made us feel comfortable. We did a day trip but we managed to cover all the big 5 animals.He made our travel memorable
IN
Email Pranajit Bose | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magnificent Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Well worth the visit with Active Wonders for a great trip
Namaste from India
Everything about our Tanzania Safari trip was perfect and I highly recommend Active Wonders for all who are looking for budget safari tours in Tanzania. Actually The Serengeti safari was beyond anything I imagined — every drive brought excitement and awe.
After that, descending into the Ngorongoro Crater felt like entering a living museum — rhinos, flamingos, and lions all in one stunning ecosystem. I felt humbled by the scale and the beauty of nature. Our driver and guide was a very experienced guy. We are very much pleased with the service provided to us by them. Meals and accommodation provided were perfect. Thank you Active Wonders for ensuring a stress-free and memorable journey.
Email Jay Trivedi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Safari Experience in Tanzania with Active Wonders Safaris
We booked our East Africa trip through Imara Africa Safaris, and the Tanzania portion was organized by their partner, Active Wonders Safaris. It was an unforgettable experience filled with adventure, incredible wildlife, and genuine hospitality.
Our guide, Amiri (goes by the name Cheena), was absolutely exceptional — knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about wildlife and conservation. He had an amazing eye for spotting animals and made every game drive exciting and educational. His sense of humor made the long drives and full days in the parks truly enjoyable.
At one point, our vehicle broke down due to rough road conditions (just one of many in the Serengeti) — a reminder of how unpredictable the African terrain can be. Cheena handled the situation so well and made sure our trip doesn’t get compromised beyond a minor inconvenience. Another reminder of why having a great tour guide is a very critical component. Just a note, it is very common for vehicle breakdown to happen due to the road conditions in Serengeti and definitely you can’t blame the tour operator.
We were impressed by the team’s organization, communication, and genuine care throughout the journey. From tented camp in the middle of the Serengeti to breathtaking wildlife sightings (a few lion prides and live Cheetah hunt to name a few) in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, every moment was well planned and memorable. Their professionalism, flexibility, and personal touch made this an experience we’ll never forget.
We were looked after in EVERY way on our wonderfully active journey.
From the moment we were met at the airport we received the best attention and service. Our driver and guide were friendly, knowledgable and experienced. Our safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti were filled with amazing animal sightings and most of the time without countless other vehicles in the proximity which made these sightings `up close and personnal' experiences. The accommodation was very good throughout the safari the one big standout though was ELEPHANT LODGE in the Tarangire National Park. The room/hut were made from old shipping containers, were clean and well kept. The food was lovely as were the staff AND it had a pond next to the outdoor dining area where the animals would come for a drink. 12 blissful days went way to fast. Then back to town. The day spent sight seeing and shopping in Arusha was really interesting. The tanzanite mine tour was also interesting BUT the rigmorol and time it took to actuually get in was extensive and dampened the interest a little. Then Zanzibar! Love that place! Once again we were looked after very well and the hotel - MIZINGANI SEAFRONT HOTEL - was so beautiful with a magnificent ocean view. Food was great, staff helpful and friendly, large room, comfortable and clean. Highly recommend it. The trip to Prison Island was fun and the giant tortoise beautiful, be warned you need to walk through the water to get on you boat so wear the correct footwear. Moved to Paje for a rest by the beach, our room as clean and had a lovely view of the beach and the pool outside our door. We visited Jozani Forest on an excursion and got very close to thr Red Colobus Monkeys that are inhabitans there - SOOOO cute! All of our excursions in Zanzibar were handled with little fuss but perfectly organised. Next stop Dar Es Salaam, a big bustling city by the seaside with some very interesting culture, views and markets. Our Journey was for 24 days and well worth what we paid for this Mid-range trip. Highly recommend this company. By the way I only gave 4 stars because I belive it doesn't matter how good you are there is always room for improvement I would have loved to have given 4.1/2