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
Email Melissa and Anthony Tavolieri-Essex | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most attention to detail and customer service ever experienced
I don’t know where to even start. Africa has long been part of my bucket list for years now. I started researching and planning approx. 2 years prior to taking the trip. I was looking for a luxury safari experience but on a middle class salary lol. Let me say that there were some companies that turned me away due to my budget and what i was looking for in experience. When i came across Alym from East Africa Wild Adventure Safari at the beginning of Covid, he explained to me that he could work with my budget until we were both confident of finding the trip of my dreams. Alym was so patient with me and my requests, so patient that it took 14 proposals ( 14 proposals due to my pickiness lol) before we were both confident we had the trip I was hoping for. But Alym’s patience did not end there. With Covid, we of course had many concerns and questions, and travel does not come without new obstacles. Alym patiently met with us multiple times over zoom to discuss all aspects of our trip such as tipping, currency, immunizations, Covid swabs, entry visa’s etc. It seemed too good to be true. Once on safari, not only did everything go off without a hitch, but Alym and his ground manager in Kenya, Silvia, were constantly available for calls and messaging to guide us should we have any further questions. I shopped around a lot prior to meeting Alym from East Africa Wild, and I can guarantee you that you will not be disappointed with this company and their staff. We did not have to think once we set foot on our plane, we literally only had to enjoy the experience, and what an experience it was. It far exceeded any expectations I had, the lodging, the food, the adventure, the people. We also were never without support or left alone to navigate the unfamiliar on our own. There was always a driver waiting, security etc, never did we ever feel unsafe or unsure of what was next on our agenda. Africa is utterly amazing, and I can credit our experience to Alym and his staff for meeting every one of our desires, hopes, and for giving input into things we should try or see, and when a flight was delayed at no fault of East Africa Wild, Alym stepped in and got us a day room at the airport hotel to relax while we waited on our new flight. It was not lost on our group that this was definitely a step up and above what was expected. I cannot say enough about this amazing company, I know you will not be disappointed in any part of Africa and working with this incredible company!!!
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Email Karen C | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Service
We had a memorable Kenyan safari with the help of Alym at East Africa Wild. I had never been to this part of the world before and did not know where to start. We eliminated other tour companies on our list because we found Alym to be most prompt in responding, personable, and attentive to our requests. He set us up with a private driver, Baraza, who was an excellent, highly skilled guide throughout our time in the Masai Mara and Samburu. We felt safe and taken care of. We would highly recommend Baraza as a tour guide. All our accommodations were excellent. We were most impressed with Alym's response when our plane was delayed and our arrival into Nairobi was going to be significantly later than planned. We contacted Alym as soon as we knew we would not arrive on time. He assured us that he would contact his people and we would be well received no matter what time it was. We were relieved to find attendants waiting for us to escort us through the airport quickly. That set us off on a good foot despite the lack of sleep due to the flight delay. We would highly recommend Alym and East Africa Wild to anyone looking for a personalized safari.
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Email John Walsh | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari arranged by East Africa Wild. Every aspect of our trip was handled perfectly.
We looked at various companies and elected to go with East Africa Wild - a company based in Vancouver. The company’s owner, Alym, worked closely with us to let us take our grandson with us to Kenya and Tanzania on a timeframe that fit in his School holidays.
As an aside, our 13 year old broke his arm a week before we departed and the guides were very careful to ensure his injury wasn’t aggravated. Our trip was handled perfectly with transfers, plane rides between camps, the camps themselves and the guides all there and on time to ensure a quality trip.
Interestingly, we followed the safari vehicles of other operators that were much more expensive. In addition, our trip was also very good value for money. We would strongly recommend that East Africa Wild be considered if anyone is planning a trip to Africa.
John - Kelowna, B.C., Canada
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Email Christine Lunn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thoughtful and thorough in their approach to planning
Please go with all the suggestions they give . The flow of the holiday was perfect.