AFRICAN AMBITION TEAM
African Ambition Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2007)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $160 to $1,680 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Vash and Kavi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
With African Ambition Tours, the journey IS the destination...absolutely incredible!
There are elements of an experience that can make it or break it. In the case of Safari, selecting the right tour operator tops that list. As a sole female travelling with my nine year old son halfway across the world, I was seeking a registered, trustworthy and suitable company to provide a customized itinerary and quotation based on my interests, dynamic and with some wiggle room for flexibility. African Ambition Tours was a CLEAR cut above the rest. Value for money on this mid-range safari certainly stood out, but it was Pendo’s responsiveness, warmth, authenticity and efficiency that sealed the deal for me. She really took the time and effort to understand me as a person and what I was looking for- in some cases before I even knew myself- and she made recommendations and offered invaluable insight that turned out perfectly! I am nothing short of grateful that Pendo was integral in the planning of this trip. I must have updated my itinerary no less than ten times without a word of complaint from Pendo, and actually, she seemed happy to do it once I felt more comfortable with the change. Additionally, the payment options with African Ambition Tours were flexible and accommodating, and they also catered unlimited water for us, our choice of soda and plenty of snacks even before we landed in Tanzania.
The safari itself was a journey of a lifetime. Breathtaking. Grounding. Deeply reconnecting. And absolutely exhilarating, all rolled up into one. I thank our guide Dismas, a true professional, for that. Now, like anyone else, I appreciate the beauty of a serendipitous animal sighting. However, with Dismas’s experience, little was left to chance. Whether he was communicating via radio with other guides, driving around our camp having heard lions in the vicinity the night before or simply from his wealth of knowledge, no stone was left unturned for us to see whatever we wanted. And see we did! I asked for a cheetah, Dismas found three! I wanted to photograph a lion with its full mane- I got four! A waterbuck at a particular angle- Dismas moved his vehicle (and always did) to ensure that I got the perfect shot. Feasts on fresh kills? Hakuna Matata- we saw lions, hyenas, vultures, even storks eating carcasses! Leopards- three or four. In fact, Dismas helped me to take an amazing photograph given that my reach was shorter than his to capture this cat’s position. The elusive Rhino was high on my list, and Dismas kept going until I saw the most beautiful Mum and her baby that made the long drive more than worth it. Hippos- check! Jackals- check! Crocodiles- check! Elephants (close enough to stare into my soul)- check!. Giraffes- check! All kinds of antelope- check! Check. Check. Check! You get the idea. Dismas missed nothing. On the contrary, far too often I had to search using binoculars to see what he had pointed out to me with his naked eye.
Apart from game, my son is an avid upcoming birder, and he has not stopped talking about our guide yet. Dismas was so good with him- stopping at every new bird or quizzing him on recurring ones that my son had just learnt on safari. They were both cross-referencing their bird books and really engaging in such a meaningful way. It was truly heartwarming to see how caring and patient Dismas is, and how expertly he managed to balance his two client’s diverse interests, seemingly without effort. Dismas was also quite accommodating when I asked to add on a visit to Olduvai Gorge which was not in the original itinerary. He arranged with Pendo and in no time, I was able to visit and without rushing. Similarly, I was able to leisurely shop for Tanzanite at many stores, visit the Maasai Market, get money changed at the Bureau etc. all thanks to Dismas. He is a real treasure trove of knowledge, experience and good-nature, easily delivering an inimitable safari experience.
Truly, from my first contact with Pendo to the end of safari when Dismas walked us inside the airport to catch our flight out of Arusha, we were treated more like good friends than clients. I felt completely safe at all times and we were very well taken care of. It is without reservation that I recommend African Ambition Tours to book your next East African safari. This company is a class act, and I cannot wait to return on safari with them again!
Tip- Communicate your expectations of the safari but give your guide the autonomy to make it happen.
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Email Stefanie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
unforgettable safari experience with African Ambition Tours
Everything was great. The communication was easy and very quick. They provided us with drinks and snacks in the jeep. The 7 days Safari trip was a dream becoming true. Our guide was very experienced and had an enormous knowledge about the animals and where to find them :-). The choice of the lodges and hotels was perfect for us, better than what we have expected. We can fully recommend this human and personal tour operator. They take you off the beaten tracks and you get the maximum for your money.
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Email Gabrielle | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A perfect safari trip with a very professional and very friendly guide
We had a perfect safari experience. Dismas, the guide, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We felt like we were in good hands with the children at all times. We even got to see the Big Migration on a special trip. An incredible experience! African Ambitions has a very good price-performance ratio. We can warmly recommend it and would travel with African Ambitions again at any time.
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Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari Honeymoon!
We had an unforgettable safari/beach honeymoon planned by African Ambition Tours! From the moment we communicated with Pendo regarding our wants and needs for our honeymoon a competitive quote was prepared. The value for money stood out among other tour agencies . Pendo was extremely responsive, and answered all of our questions that I had throughout the planning process. She planned various activities for us that celebrated our honeymoon and we will never forget these incredibly special moments.
Our driver, Dismas is an incredibly talented guide. He is a very skilled and efficient driver. He knows the national parks like the back of his hand! He is very well connected amongst other guides and received information on wildlife spotting in real time. We felt very safe with Dismas as our driver and guide for our 6 day Safari. By the end of our time in Tanzania we had gained a great friend in Dismas. Dismas ensured our safety as we crossed the Namanga land border into Kenya. From there we had a very relaxing beach portion planned in Diani Beach (much needed after those exhausting safari days!)
We will never forget our incredibly special honeymoon and we will never hesitate to recommend African Ambition Tours to plan and execute a once-in-a-lifetime holiday!
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Email Cassy Combs | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I can't imagine a better trip!
Dismas is the most wonderful tour planner and guide out there. From the very beginning of the planning process, he made sure to make our itinerary customized to our family (we took our 6 and 9 year old sons and my 66 year old father) and that we were happy with every detail. Communication was always prompt, even when Dismas was on safari - we never waited more than 8 hours for a response; that's impressive considering there’s a seven hour time difference. Our tour included a visit to Kilimanjaro, Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara & Zanzibar and each one seemed to get better somehow. Three guys helped us during our trip, Dismas, Morinyo and Said. Said was our driver for most part and he made sure we saw every animal possible and always positioned us in the best places for viewing and kept us on a schedule so we packed it all in. He sang to us and took really good care of our boys. We miss him!
We started talking to Dismas at African Ambition Tours last summer in preparation for an August 2022 trip. Unfortunately, due to passport issues, we had to cancel at the last minute. Dismas did everything in his power to help us get everything moved without losing any money. Even with this planning snag, African Ambition Tours was more affordable in comparison to others. I assure you, if you book a trip through African Ambitions you will NOT be disappointed. We wish we were still there!
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Email Marcel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Experience
Very very amazing trip! Communication from the start was very professional and reliable. Lodges, food and equipment were top notch. Our guide Dismas was the best - very knowledgeable and fun to be with. We learned a lot, saw a lot of animals and had an overall very enjoyable safari! Couldn’t wish for more
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Email Zoe Faulkner | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
We have just finished a 7 day safari trip through Tanzania's awesome National parks.
We liased with Dismas during the booking process, he was on hand for every question we had and ensured it was a smooth process. Communication was excellent with him tailoring our trip to our tastes.
We were picked up by our game driver Said from the airport, who looked after us from the start all through till the end. Said worked really hard for us, he gave us the BEST opportunities for pictures and sightings of animals, including the big five. We learnt to trust his judgement on the best places very early on. He also went out his way to help my husband with a purchase in one of the shops in Arusha! We felt really lucky to have had him as our driver and guide. Thank you Said!!!
We couldn't fault the accommodation that was booked for us. All lodges were luxurious, with the staff being really accommodation and friendly.
We loved this whole trip and we really feel like we got a once in a lifetime trip. The people of Tanzania are so friendly and kind, I hope we can visit again in the future. If we did we would definitely book through African Ambitions again! The cycling tour was one of the best days! Cycling through a town and having lunch in a mamas house. Meeting locals at the market. Definitely recommend this add on!!!!
Thanks to the team at African Ambitions we had a fabulous time!
Email Tarn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience!
Our tour was superb! Dismas our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and good fun! We went to 3 parks and all were excellent. We couldn’t fault our accommodation or this company for the experience they provided us.
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Email Keith | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
This was a big trip for us and we were concerned about the prospect of booking a really good tour company. Dismas, the owner, was on point throughout the entire process. Communication was excellent while making the appropriate arrangements and booking the trip. We were picked up by our Guide, Saidi, who provided us with a worry-free, wonderful safari experience. Saidi worked incredibly hard for us to have as many close encounters with animals as possible. The lodgings were lovely and as described and everything went off without a hitch. I strongly recommend booking with African Ambitions and asking if Saidi is available to be your guide.
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Email Konstantin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable adventure!
If someone asks us - what was one of the best days of your life? - No doubts: the day we spent on safari with African Ambition Tours. Everything was organized amazingly accurately, comfortably, professionally. Starting from the planning of our trip (recommendations, advices, communication thru messangers - many thanks for Galina!) and ending with the trip itself, the Ngorongoro Park, the most beautiful views of wildlife and animals, which were shown to us in all its glory by a real professional and a wonderful person, a guide and the founder of the company - Dismas. He made our trip and the first safari unique and unforgettable, such that we flew away with the idea to visit these places again and explore other national parks together with African Ambition Tours. Also we were impressed by the incredibly cozy and comfortable hotels in Arusha and Karatu, delicious food and real safari off-roader (which we never tried before) and which was only for us! Highly reccomend African Ambition Tours! p.s. Dismas, little Barbara one more time saying "thank you for giraffes!" :)))
