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George Donald   –  
United States US
Visited: April 2015 Reviewed: Sep 8, 2015

Email George Donald  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

A company that puts you in first place
5/5

The whole experience with this company was always defined by how they made us feel special. Since the first email conversation with Paula, to the first phone call with Joao, to the first personal contact with Mr. Baraja and Sylvia, it looked like everyone was focused on making our journey feel special and exclusive. In 30 years of travel I never witness such dedication to customer care. The safari itself was a wonderful and magical experience. Great guide, great adventure, lots of wildlife. Everything was beyong my wildest expectations.

Jordi S   –  
United Arab Emirates AE
Visited: August 2015 Reviewed: Sep 23, 2015

Email Jordi S  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing trip!
5/5

I found the agency online and they got back to me in only few hours with all the information. Very profesional since the begining.
The trip was nicely organized, our driver was amazing, great route and loges - the only loge that was okish was in Arusha, but after telling the agency, they found a better one for us.

Highly recomended!

Marco Bertolotti   –  
Italy IT
Visited: March 2015 Reviewed: Sep 24, 2015

Email Marco Bertolotti  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Great safari package from Italy to Tanzania
5/5

It Started in africa customized us a tour which included the international flights from Rome. Everything was organized perfectly, all transfers were smooth and the safari was fantastic. Great people and excellent guide in a fantastic country

Brian Durmaz   –  
Turkey TR
Visited: September 2015 Reviewed: Sep 24, 2015

Email Brian Durmaz  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

I loved everything
5/5

We finished our safari trip last tuesday. The trip was fantastic and the staff made it even more amazing. Philip, our exclelent driver and guide was informative, cheerful and very courteous with us. The cook was amazing the food was fantastic and both of them did an extra effort to make sure we hade a fantastic time.
Overall, everything was brilliant with prety much no complains to make.

Tolga   –  
Turkey TR
Visited: September 2015 Reviewed: Oct 3, 2015

Email Tolga  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Great Vacation. Reliable Tour operator.
5/5

All was very well arranged. It was a great vacation.

Carolyn O Malley   –  
Ireland IE
Visited: September 2015 Reviewed: Nov 13, 2015

Email Carolyn O Malley  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Unforgettable experience!
5/5

As a small group of three, we thoroughly enjoyed our trip & we all agree that it one of the most memorable experiences we've ever had. I have highly recommended 'It Started in Africa' to all of my friends & will continue you to do so. From start to finish, the service provided was excellent, with prompt & efficient email replies to advice & guidance in relation to tour packages. Hendre Francisco lived up to his job title as Happiness Manager & did all in his power to make me happy.

The only negative aspects of the trip were the obvious tourist trap stop offs & unfortunately the Masai Village visit. We felt as though we were being rail roaded into buying over priced souvenirs & paying more than needed for the extras. We did not enjoy the Masai Village we visited as we were told to pay $30 entry & were then pressured to buy overpriced souvenirs before leaving. Considering the cost of the trip in general, we found the extra costs to be unexpected.

On the other hand, we were extremely impressed by the accommodation provided during our trip. We stayed at wonderful lodges & campsites throughout our trip. We were also very happy with Martin, our tour guide. He was very friendly, helpful & accommodating. He happily answered all of our questions & sharwd his knowledge & experience. We were lucky enough to see The Big 5 at the Mara & also experienced the migration of the wildebeest, which was truly amazing. We would like to give a special mention to the Punda Millias lodge where we were upgraded on the final night of our trip  ;)  We had a wonderful stay there to finish off the fantastic Kenyan experience.

I will continue to recommend It Started in Africa to everyone I know & hopefully they will get to experience a Kenyan safari like we did.

Carles Serra   –  
Spain ES
Visited: April 2015 Reviewed: Nov 17, 2015

Email Carles Serra  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Thank you
4/5

Thank you for this experience
Thank you for an amazing experience. Your team were very knowledgeable and made it a very enjoyable experience too.

Philippe   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: December 2015 Reviewed: Jan 5, 2016

Email Philippe  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Ten extraordinary days with the big five
5/5

We are very happy with this safari and the organization was perfect. Tom, our guide did his job to our satisfaction. A journey of 10 extraordinary days without any mechanical problem or other. We can only recommend It Started in Africa, reference agency!

JB   –  
Hong Kong HK
Visited: December 2015 Reviewed: Jan 7, 2016

Email JB  |  Experience level: first safari

Wonderful Safari, Perfect Service! It Started in Africa is THE company to choose
5/5

We are extremely happy with our safari and would definitely recommend It Started in Africa! From the trip organization till the very end of the safari, everything has gone very smoothly.
The safari itself has been an incredible and fabulous experience. Our guide Charles definitely contributed to make this trip unforgettable thanks to his professionalism, friendliness and great commitment to show the best of this beautiful nature and wildlife. We were able (and lucky) to see all Big Fives, a Cheetah hunt..etc. So big thanks again to Charles and to It Started in Africa!!

Oleg   –  
Ukraine UA
Visited: January 2016 Reviewed: Jan 12, 2016

Email Oleg  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Just excellent
5/5

I would like to say Thank You to It Started Africa for absolutely incredible NY safari they made for us. They do their job with excellence. They always ready to help you with any additional request you may have aside from safari itself. Totally recommended for everyone.

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