Earthlife Expeditions
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2011)
- Member Of:
- AMREF, TTGA & TLTO
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $175 to $650 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Mike Sade | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
above all expectations and memories for life
our contact with Deo the general manager of Earthlife started over the internet and since the begining the communication was fast and clear. we were a group of 5 including 2 children in the age of 12 and 13. we had a lot of questions and we got explenations to all of them. we spent 8 nights and days safariing in all major parks in Tanzania such as serengeti, ngorongoro and lake manyara. thanks to Earthlife and the well experienced guide Zadock, we were able to see a lot of animals including the big 4 ( no rhinos).
accomodation was very good. the children were very excited and happy.
we thank Deo and his team. we will not forget you tanzania and all the wild.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
I would like to thank Deo, Catherine and Zadok on behalf of my children
And myself for an amazing experince. Every day was full with exciting game drives.
Our guide, Zadok, was very nice always attentive to our needs and was very informative.
This is very important when travelling with kids.
I highly recomend this company.
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Email Nuriel Ater - Israel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beyond expectations
We have booked a safari holiday for my wife and myself. As our requests were very specifics and the duration was longer than the regular trips ,the firm tailor made every detail to fit our demands. We had 18 days of pure enjoyment, visiting all national parks we have specified (Arusha ,central and north serengeti, stayed on the Mara for the crossings (saw 5 crossings) and later drove to Natron and tarangire.
Our guide and driver was a real pro and very nice, addressing all our requests and needs , has vast knowledge of the country , the wild life and vegetation .Erasto has the great skill of spotting animals, identifying them and tell you about their life and habitat. All his explanations were supported with books which were available for us. Being photographers we are very demanding and Erasto our guide was experienced enough to identify our needs and requests. Accomodations were good and in one case when he found out that we were not happy he made , with the support of the firm owner , Deo big efforts to find at the last moment a new and upgraded lodge for us. The firm is small and young which allows them to be flexible to satisfy all our needs and denands. All their drivers/ guides and we have met three of them are people with big experience, vast knowledge and good contacts with their coleagues which helps a lot when you are out there in the wilderness.we were stuck twice in mud and sand and Erasto showed skills in addressing this special situation in no time. The vehicle was a long brand new 6 seater fully equipped Toyota Land cruiser with open roof, fridge charging sockets and so on.
Bottom line, if you are looking for a great safari and game drives enjoying what this wonderfull country has to offer this firm is the right partner for you. We intend to return 2/2016 for the calving season and for sure will go for Earthlife Expeditions again.
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Email Erel Buchinsky | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari with a great operator
I just got back from Africa a few days ago and would like to share my experience. We traveled for 10 days in the national parks, and went to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Central and North Serengeti, Lake Natron And Tarangire Park. After all that we went to Zanzibar for some relaxation :)
My experience with Earth life expeditions and Deo was absolutely amazing. I have only superlatives to say about the establishment. This company is a smaller one, which gives you the benefit of enjoying a personal, flexible costume made trip, in terms of budget as well as any other preferences.
Deo and the company accommodates their clients to full meaning of the word. We were recommended Deo as well, and he didn't disappoint us one bit.
I would also like to recommend Moison, the safari guide that accompanied us. He was very experienced, friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and funny. It was very obvious that all the other guides know him well, and that he knows every dirt road in the national parks, all the good spots to find the animals and his mind was always set to make sure we are happy and satisfied. In the safari you get to spend many many hours with the guide, therefore having the right person for the job is a highly crucial part of having a successful safari, and we defiantly did!
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Email MeiMei | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari with no worries
My friend and I went on a 10 days Safari, 6 days in Zanaibar between Sept. 21st and Oct.6th of 2014. I must have surveyed dozens of Safari suppliers and Deo from Earthlife Expedition immediately stood out from the crowd. He was extremely helpful throughout the process, sincerely concerned about providing us the best experience possible and very cordial and professional. Throughout the communication, he was responsive, had ample advice and worked within our budget. He was honest and open about what he can and cannot provide and always offered alternatives if he thought other arrangements or routes were preferable for a better experience. We are very happy with our decision to go with Earthlife and this decision was only reinforced by the amazing Safari we had. Our guide and driver was professional, warm and made sure we are comfortable throughout the journey. He knew the parks and the animals habits very well which provided us with excellent sighting and many exciting moments. Working with a smaller company you really get a personal touch and you know your experience is extremely important to them. Earthlife was everything we could expect from a company providing a once in a lifetime experience. We enjoyed every minute of it!
Email Arthursmomma | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Earthlife Expeditions is an All-Around Supurb Experience
I wanted to tell people about our experience with Earthlife Expeditions out of Arusha. We are on our last day of a 15-day trip with this company. I would recommend them highly! We, too, found them here on Safari Bookings and they seemed too good to believe. When we tried to check references, there were only a few notes on Trip Advisor. We emailed a previous customer and he replied that, Yes, they were indeed legit. So we wired money and crossed our fingers. (We did, however, Video Skype with Deo and Catherine Haule, the owners of Earthlife Expeditions, and saw that they were real people.). Deo offered to be our personal guide, he only guides safaris 2 times a year; he works in the office of his company the rest of the time. He has 10 Toyota Land Cruisers, in good running order. He employs many experienced safari guide/drivers. We were in the company of another couple at a tented camp in the Serengeti that was there with another Earthlife guide; they were happy as well. Deo is an outstanding safari guide, driver, and human being. Our accommodations were excellent, with a mixture of classy resorts and tented bush camps. He was always prompt, personable, and a wealth of knowledge about African animals from his 15 years of guiding experience. After our 8 fun-filled days of wildlife viewing in Lake Manyara, Ndutu, Serengeti, & Ngorongoro Crater, we spent time at 4 tribal villages, including the Hadzbe and Maasais. Deo and Catherine booked our inter-country flight to Zanzibar, where we are spending the last 6 days.
I highly recommend this company. For the value and the experience of working with an honest, hard-working newer company. Feel free to contact me if you have further concerns or questions.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A comprehensive, thoroughly enjoyable adventure through 4 national parks of Tanzania.
Earth Life Expeditions provided a comprehensive, detailed itererary within 24 hours of request including accommodations, timing and lengths of game drives and contact information for references. Any questions/clarifications were promptly addressed. Our guide was exceptional with great knowledge about every animal, big and small and a terrific ability to spot animals at great distances. Further, he was polite with a good sense of humor and maintained a clean vehicle. Accommodations were quite satisfactory. The Owner, Deo, provided a comprehensive overview of our Safari the first morning which was very helpful and a debrief on the last day so as to improve future safaris. We highly recommend Earth Life Expeditions.
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Email Kathy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great attention to our individual needs and requests
Earthlife Expeditions is a small company that is locally run with an obvious and personal drive to provide a wonderful experience for their clients. Deo and Catherine were wonderful in accommodating all of our needs. From adapting our initial itinerary during the planning stages to working with our guide to change some of our daily plans while en route in order to optimize our wildlife viewing experience. All of our contracted guides were friendly, professional and knowledgeable, offering us inside information on the small tribal villages and unique landscapes that we visited. Overall, Earthlife provided us with a safari expedition that was personal, professional and truly unforgettable. I would highly recommend them to anyone interested in a smaller, more personalized safari company.
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Email christian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One of the Best experiences of my life!
The Safari with Earthlifeexpeditions was amazing! Dee (the owner) is very preoccupied about the happiness of his clients. Our guide was Aggrey, he was by far the best guide on the field, he spotted everything, even cheetahs which are very difficult to spot in this time of the year. I highly recommend this company, you will not find any better one.
Thank you again!
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Email Lisa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hands down the best!!!
I would not hesitate to recommend Deo, Agri and Earthlife Expeditions. They organized our entire two week trip to Tanzania and everything was perfect. Deo met us at the airport on arrival and took us to our first hotel, explained the itinerary and explained why one thing needed to be changed. He gave us safety tips and our guide came to meet us and introduce himself. Agri was the best guide and I would highly recommend asking for him. He knew what the animals were going to do before they did it and was always able to get us into a position to see, take pictures etc. We saw the Great Migration, the Big Five and many many more things thanks to him. He can also change a tire at warp speed. The hotels/lodges were super as was the beach part of our trip, all organized by Deo. I would definitely say use Earthlife Expeditions for your Tanzania travel, without a doubt!