The team behind African Heart Expeditions Ltd.
African Heart Expeditions
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 1999)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
Reviews
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari Experience
I had a great experience with African Heart. From booking to airport pickup, to the safari, everything ran smoothly. Our guide was incredible. He was knowledgable, friendly, and professional. The things we saw on safari also blew is away. I recommend going on safari and I recommend African Heart.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent value for money with guides who managed to show us the true wonders of the parks.
The management of African Heart really put a personal touch to the preparation of our safari and showed great flexibility to tailor a programme to our wishes.
The safari itself was simply wonderful. Excellent guides who showed great knowledge and skills and managed to show us all we wanted to see even in the most remote corners of the parks and off the beaten tracks.
The accommodations selected were gorgeous. What is nicer than waking up from the sound of a grazing buffalo, or the staff of a tented camp saying that you cannot take a hot shower because they cannot bring hot water as the buffalo is grazing behind the tent. This was safari as it should be.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience with African Heart Expeditions Ltd.
After having decided to go on holidays to Tanzania, where we would try to ascent the Kilimanjaro and then afterwards go on safari, we started to search for reliable tour operators. This proved to be very challenging since some of the tour operators either never replied to our emails or did not seem to be very professional. We were also reluctant to transfer a significant amount of money to an organisation of which we had only found a reference on the Internet. Via a friend who knew about African Heart Expeditions Ltd., we got in contact with Peter Reijmes, the Managing
Director. Some time later, I met friends that I had not seen for a long time and it turned out that they had also been to Tanzania. They had climbed the Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro, and had done an 8-days safari with African Heart Expeditions Ltd and were extremely satisfied. They told me I would not regret, and they were right! Our contact before departure with Peter was excellent. He always immediately replied to our emails and was really helpful in trying to find a safari that would fit both our budget and our wishes. Upon arrival in Arusha, Peter came to meet us and together we went over the practical details regarding the Kili climb the day after. He was so enthusiastic that we could hardly wait to start the ascent! We had chosen for a 7-day trekking via the Machame route. Two guides, one cook, one waiter and 6 porters accompanied us. All were excellent. The two guides, Omari Njou and Peter Kisimbo were extremely good and it was thanks to their professional guidance that we made it to the top. The tents and sleeping bags that were provided were of good quality and also the hiking poles we rented were very useful. In other words, the entire Kili climb was very well organised and we are very grateful to Peter and his team for this unforgettable experience.
Also the safari met all of our expectations. Although we did not go to Serengeti, but only to Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater, we saw all the wildlife we had hoped to see: lions (eating carcass next to our jeep), cheetahs, elephants, jackals, buffaloes, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, ostriches, zebras, wildebeasts, warthogs, monkeys, eagles, flamingos, pelicans, all kinds of antelopes, etc. Our guide Bariki was extremely knowledgeable about Tanzanian wildlife and managed to take us at the right time in the right place.
So, to conclude, if you are looking for a once in a lifetime experience in Tanzania, and you are considering to climb the Kilimanjaro or go on safari, I would strongly recommend you to contact African Heart Expeditions Ltd. They will do everything they can to give make your dream come true.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience with good service and perfect accomodations
Communication from home was very good. Everything was possible and every change in the proposed programme could be discussed so that we could create our ideal planning.
The good feeling we had before going to Tanzania was being confirmed at our arrival. We had a very nice driver, who could tell us everything and learned us a lot about Tanzania and its wildlife.
The accomodations were perfect; we experienced the real 'safari' as it should be, but very comfortable as well.
An unforgettable experience, thanks to African Heart Expeditions.
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
safari and zanzibar
It was our second trip to Africa organized by African Heart Expeditions. This time we went to Tarangire park and Zanzibar. Everything well organized again and super safe. We weren’t in a hurry and could stop and go where ever we would . . It was super
Ali
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service for an honest price
As it was our first trip to Africa, we had high expectations and were nervous at the same time. We planned the trip together with Peter from African Heart Expeditions via email. He understands what you want and expect , and acts accordingly. What a succes it turned out to be. Our guide/driver Salim took us on a trip we will remember for the rest of our lives.
The tented lodges are great . The hotel in Arusha ( Ilboru Safari lodge ) was very suitable to rest after travelling . Throughout the trip every little detail was taken care of.
I would do it again in a minute.
SE
Email Sebastian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari experince ever
I would like to share the safari experience I had.
We chose a five day camping safari. There were three of us and we were assigned our own jeep with a cook and a combination guide/driver. We rose early in the morning and after driving for three hours we arrived at Tarangire park. We saw many animals, but primarily elephants. After spending a few hours in the park we were driven to a nearby camping site where we would spend the night. Our cook prepared a three course dinner that was fresh and delicious. Our second day began at six in the morning. After breakfast we had a long drive to the camping site in the Serengeti. While driving we passed through the Ngorongoro conservation area and the savanna. We made several stops during the journey and saw a variety of different animals, masaya villages, and beautiful nature. The Seregenti National Park was breathtaking and all the various animals we saw and all the things we experienced exceeded all of our expectations. We owe so much to our guide/driver, who did an excellent job driving and spotting animals everyone else overlooked (he must have eyes like a hawk). It was because of him that we saw so much more. He took us along a variety of roads and circuits and spent a good deal of time on the road. I believe the extra money we spent on this safari experience was worth it. Our guide/driver made our safari tour one of the best things we have ever done in our lives. We also cannot forget our cook, who with a very small gas stove and torchlight could prepare multiple course meals that were all delectable. The Ngorogoro campsite was very active but held many surprises, including a huge elephant who came to take a drink out of the water reservoir. It was an incredible thing to see. Lastly, we witnessed one of the most awe-inspiring sunsets over the crater.
If you are still unsure over which tour operator to choose, I urge you to consider African Heart. They are a small operator, which makes them especially personal and friendly. You will feel special and well taken care of.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
proffesional tour operators , well organized, great staff , very good cars, they use land cruser
yes i booked the safaris with africanheart, and we saw great wildlife serengeti ngorongoro was amazing full of wildlife, the scenery was great , the rift valley wall was great , accomodation was excellent frendly staff, good food ,
our driver salim was amazing , knows a lot about wildlife , birds, and flora and fauna was amazing , unforgettable experiance
by Eddy and chris
holland
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Efficient company run by people that fiend client satisfection important
My husband and I visited Tanzania during 10 days in the rain season this year. There was plenty of healty looking wildlife (because of the rain season), everything was nicely arranged by African Heart Expeditions: the car and the very carefull driver, always good humoured and ready to help and to stop whenever asked, the mid-range/budget camps and lodges, staffed with friendly people, very clean and nice food.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Small family-run but highly professional business
After excellent safari's in South-Afrika, Botswana and Namibia we did not expect too much of another safari in Tanzania (we basically went to meet some friends coming from another country): but what an experience it was. We saw, during our 8 day safari (in Tarangire NP, Seringeti NP and Ngorongoro NP), a lot of wildlife and the scenery was overwhelming. The driver/guide was highly professional, we stayed in good tented camps and lodges. The lunch box prepared by this company is the only one containing a small bottle of wine, which is very nice. We went at the beginning of the rainy season and we enjoyed this very much: no dust and not too many insects, and less tourists. We would like to go back and visit some other NP and we will do that with the same company.