Trip Advisor Africa Safaris
Trip Advisor Africa Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Tour Types:
- Short mid-range tours (½ to 3 days)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $300 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Aluku | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Trip of A Lifetime at Excellent Value
There are two Africas: one where Westerners see exotic wild animals in
safari parks, explore natural wonders and natural beauty, are waited on
in resorts with gourmet meals. The other Africa is the real Africa, of
everyday people striving to survive, of farmers and herdsmen, of
students off to class, of arguing politics in roadside bars over a
Tusker, of motorcycles and diesel trucks, of delays and happy surprises.
Trip Advisor Africa Safaris is the best way to see both Africas. The
Africa of television and movies and novels, and the Africa of the people
who live there.
For years my wife and I wanted to visit East Africa, and after some
research and comparisons of itineraries and cost,Trip Advisor Africa
Safaris won out for a 16-day trip covering Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Our trip covered a majority of the parks allowing us to see the Big Five
(including the elusive Black Rhino!), the Big Seven, Southern White
Rhino, birds galore, and a trek into the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to
view Gorilla's at close range. All-in-all, they delivered a
unforgettable trip.
The key difference between Trip Advisor Africa Safaris and other tours
is that we traveled by land, stopping in towns and cities along the way,
not just seeing animals, but observing Africans in their day-to-day
activities and understanding their way of life. Other safaris whisk
visitors across the country from park-to-park in bush planes and wind up
seeing little of what lies between. Those safaris seem just an expensive
visit to the zoo. I have great memories of this trip, many of the
animals, but many more of the people and places we saw along the way.
Our drivers were fantastic, Jack ,Kim , and Fredrick felt like close
friends by trips end. They made sure we were taken care of and safe.
Mindful of everything from finding a secluded grassy spot to go to the
washroom, to not taking pictures of the power plant or they'll take your
camera, to earning a red banana for every rare animal you spot. The
drivers were knowledgeable and kind and always looking out for our best
interest. My sincerest thanks to them all!
Our sincerest thanks as well to Nairobi office under the boss Seth
Vincent, for arranging the trip, providing wonderful drivers, and
getting us around the region and back to the airport early for our
flight home!
Lastly, A few small logistics and items of note. Trip Advisor Africa
Safaris, provided a mix of accommodation types varying from tented
camps, to local hotels, to five star resorts. Meals were provided, but
drinks were extra. Tipping is an art all its own, so make sure you
research what to give to who and when. Their tours can be customized
depending on your interests, preferred accommodation, etc. You need to
book in advance if you want to go gorilla trekking as the permits are
limited and go quickly.
Here is a list of our main stops between Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania:
Nairobi
Maasai Mara
Lake Nakuru
Lake Victoria/Source of the Nile in Jinja
Kampala
Lake Bunyonyi
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Lake Naivasha
Arusha
Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire
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Email Lisa Kryshkovskaya | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was incredible safari tour!
My trip to Tanzania was unforgettable. I believe that everyone needs to see with their own eyes the life of Africa, unlike anything else. Here everything is special: huge reserves with unusual trees and unique animals, the life of Tanzanians. It is interesting to look at animals in their natural habitat. They absolutely do not pay attention to the observers and are engaged in their own affairs: they eat, sleep, hunt, have sex and raise their offspring - all this was seen and photographed on camera :) There are a lot of animals. Thanks to you, I have terrific memories of Tanzania! I want to return to you on safari, but for a long time, for two weeks :)
GR
Email Petros | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Properly organized safari, unforgettable experience !
4 DAYS LOW BUDGET SAFARI IN SERENGETI, NGORONGORO & TARANGIRE - solo traveller.
Based in Kenya and having a representative in Arusha, “Trip Advisor Africa Safaris” has extensive experience in Tanzanian parks and safaris. Vincent Seth, its director, is very friendly, responding always willingly to all e-mails and questions.
As usually, you end up in a car of a different agency but that’s not important...
The poor conditions of the campsite in Serengeti, the risk to sleep with a stranger in a small tent - which didn’t happen with difficulty - and my window of the vehicle which didn’t open - but we had an open car roof - they were nothing compared to the greatness of the 3 parks!
The price was affordable, time was always respected, the 6 pax group was fine, the driver and the cook were nicely professional, we were always busy and active, the number and diversity of animals were amazing, the weather perfect... I am happy! I could use their services again.
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Email Zuzana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice experience
Safari was great, accomodation was very good, food tasty, our driver Patrick was the best. We really enjoyed. I can recommend.
Just before you go discuss carefully what is included in the price. We should have boat trip included but we have to pay extra. Usually agency gives the money to driver so he should pay for you.
A wonderful experience seeing many animals in a short time
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the animals. He treated everyone on safari well. Our tour was made at the last minute & we only had a short time so the tour company was flexible. They offered us a number of options for us to choose from. I loved every minute!
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Email Anamarija | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Four excellent days on safari tour
We spent four great days on safari tour in Tanzania. First we booked accommodation in campsite, but in the last moment we decieded to pay more for the lodges. And that was the great match. We really enjoyed all of our time we spent in Tanzania. We exerienced real wilderness of Africa. Our driver Isaac always wa s so calm and friendly and he had so much patience for all our questions. Best recommendations for him. We also booked late afternoon flight on our departure day and the company and Isaac gave their best that we could get on time. All the best recommendations for the company, director Seth and especially for our driver Isaac. Thank you for everything.
CA
Email Maja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari with Sami, great food, saw every animal, except leopards, but saw cheetahs and rhinos
The safari didnt match the itinerary that was emailed, in fact it was in reverse, but overall blew away my expectations and I am so happy with the price, the food, and the whole experience in general. Fantastic. Our group had Sami as a driver, he drove like a crazy off road racer and got us too all the animals as well as being funny and patient and keeping us informed on the daily schedules.
FR
Email Fanny and Maxime | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enjoying Safari in Tanzania
We had a great Safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Our driver, George the Masai, was Masai and he was amazing: he was able to see many animals without binoclars while we needed binoclar to see them. We saw the big five and also many other animals. It was an amazing experience, and we could have great pictures.
Communication was good with Vincent, he is really listening to your needs and can adjust if you have some issues during the Safari. In fact, there was nobody to pick us up when we reach Arusha, but he gave us the money back for the taxi we needed to take. Also, the itinerary changed during the Safari: at booking, we booked for Tarangire and finally the company changed plan during the Safari for Lake Manyara . I just had a call and it was arranged so we went to Tarangire as it was previously planned.
It was such a good experience and we recommend it.
Thank you!!
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Email Amaia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip with a perfect guide
We were doing a four days safari. It was a perfect trip. Really good organized the days. We could see the big five thanks to our guide who tried to show us the best parts of the Masai Mara national reserve. If you go to kenia don't doubt on doing it! And if you have the opportunity you can ask for Tom! 100% recommendable!!!
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Email Rob | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible time with tour guide! Great food! Everything was perfect.
The communications for the safari were not too good. I was never sent a packing list or a confirmation document about being picked up from the airport but everything else was absolutely. The tour lived up the the exceptations and the food was good. If you are comfortable with camping in a tent, this is the perfect tour! Still can’t believe what an amazing time we had! Our guide was incredible and worked hard to find all the animals we wanted to see.
