Best Leading Adventures in Tanzania
Focus in Africa
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2004)
- Member Of:
- IATA & TATO
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $130 to $350 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience with Great People!
I did a six day Kilimanjaro climb up the Rongai route wi the Charles (Chelsee) as my guide. He was, by far, the best I could have asked for. We trimmed the climb to five days after discussing during the early days of the hike. Very fulfilling and amazing experienced. I highly recommend Focus AND Charles. I am not sure that I would have made it without him!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really good experience!
When I decided to make a safari, I looked at this site to find a good and expert operator and a not very expensive one and I met Focus In Africa. I looked at the site and I knew I liked it, cos Focus in Africa is into volunteering. I exchanged phone number with Nelson and we chatted for hours about the safari and he suggested everything, from the hotel in Arusha to the best way to reach Arusha from Dar Es Salam. I was travelling with a native Maasai and we had the problem of his passport and Nelson helped us for everything. We went to a 3 day safari, visiting Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Tarangire and all was perfect. The hotel in Arusha, the camp site, Branson, the driver and William, the cook!! I highly recommend Focus in Africa, cos everything was ok, the safari was perfect and Nelson even helped me to buy tickets for the bus we had to take at the end of the safari to start another safari on the long, dusty roads of Tanzania! You can trust Nelson and speak with him on whatzup! I hope to come back one day and see Serengeti!
Email Matt | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 day safari; Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Manyara
The team at Focus in Africa were very accommodating. They picked me up from Kilimanjaro airport and transferred me to Arusha. I wanted my first day in Tanzania to be relaxed and the company was very happy to delay my safari departure to allow me to rest in Arusha before starting the safari. I told the company i was happy to go on safari as part of a group, but when they didn't have anyone else booked to go on my departure date they sent me off on my own with the guide; my own private safari for the same price! I imagine a lot of other companies might try and delay the departure date to get more people going but i was very impressed with Focus in Africa providing this service.
Nelson (company owner) was also very accommodating with my itinerary. He told me that i was more likely to see animals in the Tarangire national park than in Arusha national park at this time of year, so cut Arusha and sent me to Tarangire for no additional cost.
My guide (Kom) was very knowledgeable and a very safe driver as well. I will definitely be recommending Focus in Africa to people i meet on my travels.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hiked Kilimanjaro with Focus In Africa
Focus in Africa provided a great vacation and well planned climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The team of guides, porters, cooks and assistants were friendly and accommodating, and throughout the trip were genuinely interested in getting to know us and making sure we felt at ease and comfortable as we ascended kilimanjaro's slopes. Focus in Africa could have been stronger on the communication and administrative side of things: there was some confusion around how much to tip and what was included in the pre-paid arrangements. The management also stumbled a bit with one of the hotel arrangements. Overall, the on-the-ground staff was nothing short of superb, the management left a little bit to be desired in a few areas but was competent for the most part. Would recommend to a friend.
Email Nilesh Parekh | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Summit to Uhuru
I have now had two expeditions with Focus in Africa, group based in Ausha and lead by Nelson Mbise.
The team of guides, deputy guides, chef, porters and other support staff made our climb to Uhuru peak very special.
In August our group was lead into mountains by Babalu (infectious smile) and Charles (humming Masai songs on summit night). I cannot thank them enough.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Climb Kilimanjaro with Focus In Africa
Amazing trip.....having climbed several mountains on several trips I was truly amazed by the service, care and expertise I got from Ficus in Africa. Booked them on line and response was immediate. Everything worked like clockwork. the guide Charles smiled all the way through the trip and gave me all the confidence I needed on summit day.
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic Trip
Fantastic trip with 19 people, the Focus in Africa team of porters and Guides made it a memorable and successful ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro. The team looked after us and encouraged us all the way up and got us home safe. Could not of asked for a better team.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Highly recommended
After climbing Kilimanjaro with Focus In Africa this week we were really looking forward to the safari on our last day before travelling home. Everyone enjoyed the day, our guide, Herman, was super friendly and very knowledgable about the national park. Whilst everyone was looking forward to the safari it actually exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Recommend them to my friends
Booked our Kilimanjaro trip through a recommendation from a friend who had used Focus in Africa in August. I can now recommend them to my friends. Nelson, the chap who heads the company has fantastic communication skills including using Whatsapp. He always replied to our messages,is very friendly and knowledgeable.
The crew on the climb met all our needs and were very patient and friendly. Our guide was Charles, a very patient and calm chap. He was the reason we were successful in the climb.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended
I climbed Kilimanjaro in October 2014 and it was an amazing trip all thanks to our wonderful guides and porters who were so helpful in making us achieve our goal to get to the top. I loved the singing every morning, it was a great boost to start the day. Highly recommended