East Africa Wild Adventures
- Located In:
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Canada
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, APTA & Consumer Protection BC
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $480 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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20-35 years of age
Kilimanjaro Machame Route
Everything arranged for us, the Kili climb, hotel (AMEG Lodge), transfers, etc. were fantastic. Everyone we encountered was true to their word, well organized, friendly and professional. On the mountain, equipment was good (dry tents), food was outstanding (all things considered), and porters carried no more than 20kg. Our guide, although a bit firm in his ways, was knowledgable, spoke english very well, and above all, knew the correct pace to walk at to get us safely to the top without being too slow or jeopardizing our summit. The assistant guide was young, fun, and energetic which made for entertaining conversation along the way. Overall extremely organized and we were stoked to make it to Uhuru (the tallest point). We owe this all to the team, East Africa Wild, and especially Alym who organized it all! Thanks again, Alym!
Perfect Safari!
I had been on a safari before and was pleasantly surprised by how many rare animals we saw and the quality of the game parks we visited on this specific trip. The guides were friendly and worked hard to make sure we saw all the animals on our group's list. The lodges were fantastic and the itinerary was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. I would definitely book East Africa Wild Adventures again!
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Email Giselle and Alan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
East Africa Wild is the most organized, caring, knowledgeable and personable tour operator ever!!!!!
We travelled during Covid which was a concern for us. Alym and his people on the ground in Nairobi were so knowledgeable about all the hoops we had to jump through to travel, they made it almost seamless. Alym put together a trip for us at our price point that we asked for and it was outstanding. They figured out all of the transfers to and from airports, hotels and camps. There were 9 flights involved in our itinerary from Canada. Alym and his team had the trip so well planned we did not have to think of anything. We were in contact with Alym or one of his team anytime we needed a question answered, it felt like they were travelling with us.
We went to three camps, Elewana Safari Camp in the Lewa Conservancy, Elephant Bedroom Camp in Samburu National Reserve and Kichwa Tembo and Beyond in Mara North Conservancy. It was explained to us that each would be different in terrain and animals and none of them disappointed. The tents in all of the camps were all luxurious and the food was outstanding at each camp. We saw more animals then we ever expected to see and saw things that 2 of the guides had never seen before. Speaking of the guides, they were outstanding at each camp, very friendly, easy to understand and very knowledgeable. We went to see animals and we were so excited and overwhelmed to see what we saw, it was a life changing experience for us!!
We added 3 nights in Zanzibar for a little beach time and the locations there were outstanding. We stayed at Breezes Beach Club and Zanzibar Serena Hotel, it was so nice swimming in the Indian Ocean and each location had beautiful pools.
We have travelled a lot over the years but this was our first African experience. We will travel to the continent again and we will only deal with East Africa Wild Adventures.
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Email Sandra | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience with Alym and East Africa Wild
Planning and booking our safari with Alym and East Africa Wild was easy, fun and straightforward. Alym always made himself available to discuss all aspects of the trip. Not only did he clearly answer all questions I had, but he was forthright in explaining why certain itineraries or properties might not have worked for us given the season, length of stay, etc. It was information that you can't easily find by doing a search yourself or by booking a set itinerary often offered by tour operators. It helps enormously to work with someone who is familiar with the area and the different properties.
The safari itself was fantastic and there are only one or two minor things I would have done differently (maybe skip the Masai village?), but nothing to do with the actual properties, length of stay, etc. The properties he suggested were great choices and though each one was a very different experience from the others (by our choice), each was a wonderful, comfortable stay. The actual time on the road was exceptional - we were in three different parks/conservation areas and saw a great number and variety of animals and birdlife. The vehicle itself was very comfortable and it was great having it to ourselves (family of 4).
We had a wonderful driver/tour guide, John, and could not have hoped for a better person to show us part of Tanzania. We were with him for 7 days and not once did we feel we could have had a better guide. He was very easy to get along with and knowledgeable about everything you could possibly think to ask him about his country (not just birds and animals!). He was also an excellent driver and we all felt very safe with him despite some challenging road conditions.
I have already recommended Alym to some of my friends who are planning a safari in the near to not so near future. If we are fortunate to be able to do another safari, I will certainly be in touch with Alym again.
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Email Cherise | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Kenya & Tanzania safari was a trip-of-a-lifetime and far exceeded our expectations!!
After reading tons of online reviews & corresponding with several safari tour operators, I decided to book my family’s 14-day Kenya/Tanzania safari adventure through East Africa Wild. During my initial phone conversation with Alym, it was clear that he is customer-focused and truly cares about his clients. He asked me questions and listened to my thoughts in order to understand my needs, desires & budget so he could design a customized itinerary specifically for my family. Alym is an expert planner…he is incredibly knowledgeable, detailed & responsive. He took care of every detail from the minute we were greeted at the Nairobi airport to the time we were dropped off at the Arusha airport to catch our return flight home.
East Africa Wild assigned private drivers/guides to us during our trip. Carlos was our tour guide in Kenya & Usiah was our guide in Tanzania. Their service was outstanding! Both of these guys were super friendly and went out of their way to make sure we were happy at all times. Carlos & Usiah were incredibly skilled at spotting the animals & knowing where to find them. We checked all the boxes on our list of “dream-come-true wild animal sightings,” and then we saw those rare animals again…and again! Carlos & Usiah also shared a lot of interesting information about the local people and their culture. We couldn’t have asked for better tour guides.
My family and I had been dreaming of taking an African safari for many years, and our recent trip far exceeded our expectations!! The people of Kenya & Tanzania are extremely friendly & welcoming, and the wildlife is unbelievable! There are no words to describe how awesome it was to have the amazing animals within a few feet of our safari vehicle and lodges/tents. We got some incredible pictures, but nothing compares to the excitement of being there to experience it in person. The Big Five…the wildebeest migration…I am still in awe!! Hopefully, I’ll be able to return to Africa to repeat this adventure-of-a-lifetime. If I do, I will absolutely reach out to Alym at East Africa Wild to have him plan the trip for me!!
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Email Jessica Eremita | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely Organized! Amazing Experience! Outstanding Customer Service!
From the very beginning, working with Alym on planning our dream honeymoon was such a great experience. Alym is the type of guy that just oozes passion for what he does and for the entire safari experience. He and his team just wanted us to love Tanzania and safari as much as they do! He worked with us on tailoring the itinerary to exactly what we were looking to do/see and stay within our budget.
We stayed in the most beautiful hotels and absolutely loved our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and very easy going. We felt like we were with a pro!
This was the trip of a lifetime, and we highly recommend this company! Every need was met and our guides and accommodations were fantastic! We could not have had such a smooth trip without them! We will be using them for all our future trips to Africa!
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Email LK & Kyle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream come true!! East Africa Wild created a safari experience that exceeded all our expectations!!
From the start, Alym was very attentive in understanding our preferences and booking the right itinerary for the season. He is extremely knowledgeable about Kenya and Tanzania, and he was able to place us in lodging near some excellent wildlife viewing over the holiday season with relatively short notice.
We had an unexpected travel delay and, as a result, we were going to arrive many hours late to start our safari. We were panicking so we called Alym and he immediately snapped into action solving the problem. He quickly arranged for ground transport early the next morning from Nairobi to the Tanzanian border. Our guide, Usiah, picked us up and we barely missed a beat, seeing elephants and lions that afternoon in Tarangire. This level of service was well beyond our expectations.
Usiah was a wonderful guide and has decades of experience. He has a sixth sense for where the animals reside and was able to bring us to them well before other guides. Over a week's time, were able to see over a dozen cheetah, at least 50 lions, as well as multiple leopards and rhino, which are unfortunately quite rare and endangered. We experienced the wild drama of the Serengeti, seeing the Great Migration and predators on the hunt. We came back with incredible photos and memories and cannot recommend Alym and East Africa Wild highly enough! Stop reading through reviews and call Alym; I'm so glad we did!
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Email Abraham | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the greatest experiences of my life!
I had read all the positive reviews in advance, which convinced me to choose East Africa Wild Adventures, yet it still managed to exceed my high expectations. From the beginning, they were super helpful in providing tips and information on how I could maximize my time in Tanzania. We spoke briefly over the phone to discuss options and I was very satisfied with the options they laid out for me. Once I arrived to the airport, my guide, Hassan, was wonderful: an expert in the region (I learned so much about the region and its history from him) and in wildlife scouting, actively helpful at all times. He ensured that I had the best time I could have, and I definitely did. Again, I had high expectations given all the positive reviews I'd read, but even those expectations were exceeded from the moment I arrived. Next time I plan a trip to East Africa, I will for sure work with them again.
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Email David C. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Safari excellence
I wanted a two-week, non-group safari, doing and seeing things typical tourists don't experience and got much more than expected for an unbelievably reasonable price. The details and our concerns were handled expertly and hassle-free (because the owner has lived there and knows the right places and hotel/camp owners, etc., making him an invaluable resource). He made special arrangements to accommodate our schedule and desires. From being picked up at the airport to being delivered to our final destination, our driver made the entire Safari worth every penny. He made us feel safe and secure at all times. He knew the animals and their habits, the plants, tribal culture, politics, economics, roads and geography, and became our friend. We would absolutely use East Africa Wild Adventures again and highly recommend them to you.
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Email Kingsley from Colorado | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Going on safari in Africa was a childhood dream and and it was everything I dreamed of and more.
At the age of 67, I finally realized my childhood dream of going on safari in Africa. For 4 months, Aleem of East Africa Wild and I had an ongoing email relationship exploring different options for a trip to Tanzania with my 27 year old daughter. He was always responsive, patient and knowledgeable while we finalized a 6 day private tour to Tarangire, Olduvai, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. It was everything I dreamed of, and more, as we saw all the animals I wanted to see and witnessed a spectacular Grumeti River crossing of the migrating wildebeest. Our driver was amazing at finding animals, very informative and accommodated all of our requests. Although I have traveled extensively this was truly an experience of a lifetime. We loved Tanzania and the Tanzanian people and would encourage anyone to explore this part of the world and we thank East Africa Wild Adventures for making it happen.