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Tim   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: June 2015 Reviewed: Jun 23, 2015

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Fantastic
5/5


I would like to take this opportunity to say a very big Thank you for the 3 day Safari you organized for me last week. 2 days in the Mara and 1 day at Lake Nakuru.

The tour was fantastic we got to see an amazing amount of animals as well as The Big 5, and to top it all to see a cheetah kill. We were not expecting flamingos at Lake Nakuru due to the high water levels but were lucky to see a good flock of birds.

A very special thank you to Issac our guide, his professionalism was outstanding, and game guiding skills were fantastic, I think if it were not for him we would have not seen half of the wildlife that we did. Thanks Issac

LaToya   –  
United States US
Visited: April 2015 Reviewed: Jul 5, 2015

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Unforgettable and well-planned experience from start to finish.
5/5

The tour was well-planned, the guide was friendly and knowledgeable, the hotels were beautiful and the animals were amazing. We managed to see the Big 5 and I found myself in awe as I watched so many animals in their natural habitat! The tour certainly exceeded my expectations!

Andro Mitrovic   –  
Croatia HR
Visited: July 2015 Reviewed: Jul 5, 2015

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

Hundreds of lions
5/5

Just finished a safari in Masai Mara with this tour operator and I am back in Croatia. Still find it strange not to hear the sound of animals when you wake up in the morning. there were 2 or 3 minor issues during the safari but they were promptly fixed and our requests were handled within the hour. I've always wanted to see lions in their natural habitat and I saw hundreds of them in the Mara, I feel blessed for this opportunity. Organization was perfect and I always felt I was being looked after by the guide, the office and the management, and they were always ready to react to anything. Good job!

Baden Jones   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: June 2015 Reviewed: Jul 15, 2015

Email Baden Jones  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Wow Major Bucket list item ticked with Tanzanian Safari
5/5

5 tours over 6 days. Every day different. Staff were brilliant(thank you Ziggy with the magic eyes - he saw things I could only just see with binoculars!!). Had a great trip on the safari. I was lucky to have good companions. I would recommend June as I saw many young from baboons to elephants. I would also recommend booking directly through 'It started in Africa' as I heard complaints but they booked through an agency. I was looked after from getting off the plane to being returned to the airport. I also had great help via emails in planning the trip. Thank you to everyone at 'It started in Africa' for making it such a wonderful trip and definitely a Bucket list trip.

Monica&Daniele   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: June 2015 Reviewed: Jul 23, 2015

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Most pleasant and exciting Safari experience with It Started in Africa
5/5

We spent a full week on a Safari with "It Started in Africa" and our most reliable and experienced guide Jackson during our honeymoon. Everything was very well managed since our very first contact during the booking of the trip. The entire staff is honest, dedicated and helpful. Jackson knows everything about the parks, the animals and whatever you may want to know during a Safari. He has been a most professional driver and guide. We definitely recommend a Safari with It Started in Africa.

Karla Laguna   –  
Mexico MX
Visited: June 2015 Reviewed: Jul 26, 2015

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

Amazing experience!
5/5

I did a 11 days safari with It Started in Africa and it was a fantastic experience! I went to Kenya and Tanzania and it was a wonderful experience that i will never forget. I was doing a safari alone and also a world traveller so it was a big challenge and they succeed!

Starting for Joao, he is extremly patient and he explained me everything! When i was planning my tour i sent him over than 50 emails and he answer me each time with all the info and very kind. He did his best to meet all my expectations!

Kenya

Guide: Simon is the best guide!, really. He is very respectful, punctual, kind, patient and has the best eye!!! I had the chance to witness so many things thanks to his patience, I saw lions coupling, I saw lions, hienas, buffalos and elephants fighting together, we saw a cheetah on a tree, etc. I saw all the animals without being hurry up. He just turned off the engine and let me enjoy, believe me: we stopped for 30 min watching animals. I also saw the other guides and not all have that amount of patience, they wait 5 minutes and after that go. He also suggested to go to naivasha, it was a great experience, we took the boat and I walked on the island, superb! He also suggested a visit to a Masai village and I really enjoyed! Simon is the best guide, you can trust him any person or group, they will not be disappointed. Ask for him, his is the best!

All the lodges were perfect, they made a mix between the tented camps and some luxury and it was more than perfect, everyday was a new surprise and adventure, loved it!

- Enkerende: Cristina, the owner and Luis, the manger, made my stay really cozy, I felt at my home, we dinner together and talked about Africa and many many things, both were really kind and welcoming. Its perfect to stay there because they have almost all the animals around and you can be very near from them, love it!

- Siwa bush lodge: The guys were amazing! I arrived after a long day and they took the dinner to my room. I had wifi so I was very happy! The room and the bath were perfect! The best food I ate in Kenya, also the picnic!!!

I went to Masai mara, you must go! Also visited lake Naivasha, the boat ride is a new experience and i walk in the island is a unique experience. I visited lake Nakuru and there you can find White rhinos very near! Finally we arrived to Amboselli and the landscape is very different and the elephants are so big!

Tanzania

Guide: Chicho is really funny! He is always happy and is a good person, with so many dreams and joy for life, if you are lucky and he is your guide you will laugh a lot. I was looking for the climbing lions on the trees and he found them! Also i want to wath a big male lion with a big mane and he found it. He is awesome!

All the lodges were perfect but you MUST stay in Ang ata, the experience is unreal!!! You have to do it, in Serengueti you will sleep in the middle of the plains! The staff is the best, they will take care of you and you will feel completly safe. In Ang Ata Ngorongoro you will have the best dinner in Africa and also a luxury experience!

I went to Serengueti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro.

Of course i saw the big 5!!!

Sanjay   –  
India IN
Visited: May 2015 Reviewed: Aug 5, 2015

Email Sanjay  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

An awesome safari experience in Kenya with It Started in Africa
5/5

We had a very refreshing tour of kenya this end may, first I wish to start with three people from kenya who made our first foreign tour a great sucess.We donot have the luck to meet our main savior from the company, Mr Helder who did everything possible to accomodate all your wishes ,our sincere gratitude to all of them.The other two wonderful people Carlos and Alex were our drivers cum guides and we all dreamt and wihed they be with us for ever.
It Started in Africa was very much helpful and communicatve since very begining, i.e when we were planning the trip. They help a lot in making the plans, arranged a pair of comfortable safari vehicles driven by knowledgable guides who were very thoughtful and protective as well. The safari plannings were excellent, as well as lodging and foods.

Kate Harris   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2015 Reviewed: Aug 23, 2015

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

great service
5/5

Amazing experience in Amboseli National Park. Patricia, the operations director met us in the airport for a quick pre-briefing and was very nice to show us the best places for dinner around Nairobi. We ended up having dinner in an Italian restaurant which I do not remember the name but had awesome food and great Italian wine. Driver Faral was everything we needed: Knowledge, experience, humor and kindness in the same package :) Experience was top notch on all aspects.

Edy Calo   –  
Israel IL
Visited: January 2015 Reviewed: Aug 27, 2015

Email Edy Calo  |  under20 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great tour!
5/5

Great tour, included flights from Israel. Good organization and hotels. We had a great time. Recommended.

Rong   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2015 Reviewed: Aug 27, 2015

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

One of the best trips of my life
5/5

We truly enjoy our time in Africa with "It Started in Africa" and the safari is great and the Kilimanjaro hike is amazing, the time in Zanzibar is also incredible. I only have good things to say about the company and will recommend it to anyone.

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