Meet the Team - eTrip Africa
E-Trip Africa
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- ATA, IATAN, IGS, KPAP & CODE
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Monique Lipman | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Blown away beyond expectations
This was an incredible, utterly life changing trip that Ben put together for us! We loved the accommodations, had once in a lifetime sightings on safari (leopard on the road in Ngorongoro, a black rhino about 50 feet away in Serengeti), and a seamless, easy navigation of the country with wonderful staff the whole way.
Specifically, our guide, Elijah, was fantastic. He was kind and personable and felt like one of our group rather than just a tour guide. He had an uncanny ability to see the most far away animals and always placed us perfectly where the animal was headed, even when other cars were already crowded around. He gave us the best view and opportunity to appreciate observing the animals, something which I felt set him and this tour company apart from all the rest.
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Email Keith Morgan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had an amazing trip!
My gf wanted to do something special to celebrate her 30th and we bounced between a few different locations/trips and finally settled on Africa. We have each travelled quite a bit but felt like a safari was more than we wanted to try to plan ourselves so we emailed several tour operators to get quotes/plans/proposals. eTrip stood out from the start with their very detailed proposal and cost breakdown as well as their quick responses, dedicated truck and driver/guide, and accommodations with Lemala camps.
Our driver, David, was a joy and knew not only every animal we saw but every BIRD as well [which is a huge feat with the variety present]. He kept our truck extremely tidy and I was impressed that it was even washed almost every night in the bush.
I would highly recommend eTrip and will definitely use them again when we go back [We've already talked about it!]
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Email Sevak Tsaturyan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely the best tour company we have ever dealt with (and we are a traveling family :).
We connected with Ben and his team at e-Trips through a friend referral. Ben came highly recommended and his entire team exceeded our expectations by a huge margin. What I appreciated most was their patience and flexibility to get us the absolute best value for what we needed and wanted as a family from this vacation. It took us nearly 2 years to plan this unforgettable experience. Our first year plans didn't pan out due to Covid, second year there was a civil war in the country we were living in at the time so we had to evacuate and change our plans again. Ben patiently helped rearrange it all, consistently stayed in touch and worked out every little detail from meals to Covid tests and getting us the most discounts at lodges. This became, for all of us from the 5 year old up to a picky teenager, the best ever family vacation. And trust me- we have been to some other incredible places you only read about in travel magazines. During the planning of our experience, Ben was up front and honest about best time to see what we wanted to see, he understood our family needs and our budget, - and planned exactly what we wanted rather than what was best for his bottom line. I truly felt he had our best interest in mind the whole time and the result of the trip showed this.
During the Safari, everything went very smoothly and magically thanks to having all the logistics worked out ahead of time. There were no surprises, no extra fees, no unwanted or annoying stops at tourist trap shops. The lodges were top notch, the meals excellent, the Toyota Landcruiser we used for the Safari was new, clean and super comfortable. Our guide David, was extremely professional, kind and experienced. David knew how to spot wildlife and had excellent knowledge on all species from their biology to their habits during the day. He spotted an elusive Black Rhino a mile away, a leopard camouflaged high up in a tree, or a tiny chameleon on a side of a fast moving 'highway'. We witnessed magical moments of driving through the Great Migration, seeing wildebeests calving, hyenas chasing away vultures to enjoy the leftover game, lions hunting zebras and warthogs, dik-diks playing in front of our balcony at sunrise, and many more. The whole time during the safari we thought we were casting a National Geographic nature documentary.
Needless to say, we highly recommend e-Trips for the planning of your next experience. To really experience Africa in its purest form, rather than a tourism trip, Ben is the right guy to contact.
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Email Angela Essex-Hans | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent!!!
Etrip Africa was absolutely outstanding in our booking process, and right up to our departure.
We had a wonderful safari, Ben was honest and through about accommodations, prices, choices.
We ended up with Lemala camps and we were throughly pleased.
Our driver David was exceptional. He was spotting things that were impossible to see! Amazing actually that someone can see a lions head, or owl in a dark tree...
Another thing that we enjoyed was Researchers Rest... read up on the history and it is a perfect way to start a safari...
We could not be more happier with our safari . Thanks to Etrip Africa
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Email Ivo Roštár | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experienced tour operator, excellent communication skills and reliability.
We went to visit mountain gorillas in Rwanda. We also chose the operator according to the references found. His approach to preparing the trip was excellent. We got a quick answer to all the questions. He was able to advise us on choosing accommodation. The agreed price corresponded to what we actually experienced. We also appreciate our guide and driver Edmond.
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Email Kristi B | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The US team and the Tanzania team were equally wonderful!
Traveling during a worldwide pandemic is never easy. E-Trip Africa made sure we were able to get the appropriate COVID tests at the appropriate times. I never imagined it was possible to get COVID tested in the middle of the Serengeti so that I could make my flight on time! Ben in the US was always available to answer our pre-trip questions and made us feel at ease about traveling during uncertain times. Eliamini was our guide in Tanzania and he always managed to point out something that we would've never seen on our own. He was an amazing safari guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. We chose the mid-range accommodations and were very happy with them. The staff and service at all accommodations was great. I highly recommend E-Trip Africa and I will definitely use them again myself.
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Email Michelle Linde | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome adventure
This was a once in a life time 8 day safari with an emphasis on the migration. We saw lions everyday, we saw cheetahs and leopards, elephants and giraffe. We saw a gazelle giving birth and an impressive lion kill. Then, the creme de la creme was when we saw a Wildebeest crossing on the Mara river. About 3000 wildebeest crossing the river.
This trip was more than we hoped for and our driver, David, was extremely good. He spotted animals of all sizes and told us so much information about each animal, bird, and plant. Brilliant vacation
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Email Paul and Lucy Spadoni | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top notch service; paradise in the wilderness
From our camp dining table we saw baboons, elephants, impalas, water bucks, greater kudus and other animals. The food was equisite. The entire staff was so kind and accessible. The rooms were large, modern and well furnished.
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Email Suzye | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Emmanual has an unbelievably sharp eye for spotting wildlife and is incredibly knowledgeable.
This was one of the best experiences of my life. It far exceeded any expectations I had. My mind was blown by how much wildlife we got to see. We watched a family of lions feast on a giraffe while jackals circled around, waiting for their turn! The landscapes were breathtaking, from the trees to the sky, everything was a treat for the eye. The accommodations were exceptional! I loved the pools and the gorgeous views of the river valley and getting to hear the animals at night from our room. One of the best parts for me was the food though. Every meal was an absolute delight. I want to marry that chef! On the last day the staff brought us a cake and sang and danced and it was the purest thing, my whole family was moved to tears. Ahhh please take me back there!
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Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super organized for our first safari
E Trip did a great job organizing our first African safari! I traveled with my older father, and it was both of our first times on safari so we really had no idea what to expect or what we wanted. E Trip was extremely responsive, answered all our questions, and put together an extensive tour for us in Tanzania. Our accommodations were beyond what we expected and the wildlife density we saw was amazing. E Trip had answers to all our questions about visas, Covid testing, and other entry requirements.
Our guide, Alladin, was also great. He had a ton of knowledge about all the animals we saw and was extremely respectful of the wildlife, which I really appreciated. Even when we were running late to get to our camp for the night he was always willing to stop and let us observe when we found something interesting. He was friendly, professional, and clearly enjoys his job.
Overall we had a great experience and I definitely recommend E Trip and wouldn't hesitate to use them again.