Monkey Adventures
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,350 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Monica | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
We had a 7 days safari in Tanzania in Aug 24. From the very beginning I really enjoyed Monkey Adventures: the booking process was easy and clear and we received several options to choose from. We received all the information we needed (emails and guidelines were completed and crystal clear).
The day we arrived in Tanzania we had a 30min briefing to be prepared for the safari. Accommodations were all very good; I must say that they all overcome my expectations as we opted for what we thought were budget solutions but they resulted to be very nice, very clean and comfortable. Tasty meals (side note: I'm allergic to diary and I had never troubles to get proper meals). The guide we had was very experienced and we saw a lot of animals. We really enjoyed the experience. Really pleasant also the trip to Materuni Falls and coffee plantation on the last day.
Great value for money.
We definetly will be contacting Monkey_adventures_africa again if we have the opportunity to travel in the countries they operate.
CA
Email Wayne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and polished despite hiccups
We understand that unexpected challenges can arise during travel. The true measure of a company is how it responds—and to their credit, Monkey Adventures took full ownership of the issues we encountered.
What started superbly on an eight-night safari went awry when we had to change guides. Richard and his vehicle were superb. He clearly knew all there was to know not only about the wildlife but also about Kenya. Regrettably, musical chairs of guides followed, none of who met the standard set by Richard.
This caused undue stress and uncertainty. As seasoned travellers with experience across Africa, our expectations are high. Communication lapses and inconsistent service led us to question whether we’d book with Monkey Adventures again. In a competitive market, consistency and clarity are essential.
However, Monkey Adventures did not make excuses or deflect. They provided a transparent breakdown of what went wrong, acknowledged their atypical need to subcontract under pressure (something they won’t do again--lesson learned), and offered generous compensation. Their accountability and professionalism went a long way in restoring our trust. For that reason, we would still consider booking with them again, especially with a new fleet of land rovers. I would recommend them, especially for their flexible itineraries, responsiveness, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
CA
Email Peter Munro | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a Lifetime
Thanks to Monkey Adventures, we (5 older Canadians in our late 70s) recently enjoyed the trip of a lifetime, a 15 day safari in Kenya and Tanzania. I never imagined in my wildest dreams that the wildlife would be so prolific. We saw thousands of wildebeest and antelope, hundreds of zebras, giraffes, elephants, Cape buffalo, warthogs and primates, tens of rhinos, hippos, hyenas, jackals and crocodiles, 181 species of birds, and an amazing number of large cats, 76 in total.
In case you're interested, our itinerary was Buffalo Springs (2 nights), Ol Pejeta (2 nights), Lake Nakuru (1 night), the Maasai Mara (3 nights), the Serengeti (3 nights), the Ngorongoro area (1 night), the Maasai Eco Boma & Lodge in Makuyuni (1 night), finally finishing up with 2 nights in Arusha and a day in Arusha NP. In retrospect, it was the perfect itinerary for us.
It all started with the Monkey Adventures sales team eight months ago. I mostly dealt with Fauziah in Kenya who is a saint for her patience. We exchanged nearly 90 emails and she was always quick to respond, clear, informative, helpful, and professional. On the Tanzanian side, my sales contact was Sylvia who was equally wonderful to deal with. Since we were doing a two-country safari, the two of them worked seamlessly together as a team.
Our guides were Roger in Kenya and Cas in Tanzania. These guys were fantastic and I can't say enough about them. Great senses of humour, caring, courteous, knowledgeable, safe and careful drivers, and phenomenal spotters, able to spot a leopard with the naked eye lying in the dark shadows of a tree fork at 300 metres while simultaneously navigating the vehicle along a rough track laden with potholes the size of craters.
Our vehicles, Toyota Landcruisers with pop tops for game viewing, were clean and spacious. Our accommodations were more luxurious than what I ever could have imagined and the included meals were excellent and plentiful.
Because we went in late May, we were able to take advantage of highly discounted low-season rates. For most lodges and camps, high-season rates begin on June 1. While May is officially the end of the rainy season, we experienced almost no rain. An added bonus was that the savannah and hills were still beautifully green. It was also a good season to see all of the baby animals.
In Kenya and Tanzania, it's difficult to select a safari operator because there are simply so many good ones, all with excellent reviews. So I shortlisted 10 of them and corresponded with them all for a couple of months. In my experience, Monkey Adventures was the best at dealing with my hundreds of questions to my satisfaction. Coincidentally, they were also the least expensive for what we wanted to do and for the lodges/camps we wanted to stay at. In the end, it was a great decision and I wholeheartedly recommend them for your Kenya or Tanzania safari.
Peter Munro
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Email Dennis | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extremely professional and on top of everything.
We used Monkey Adventures Kenya and Tanzania. The guides we had Rodger in Kenya and CAD in Tanzania were excellent. Their animal and bird knowledge were fantastic. There ability to spot animal and birds were incredible particularly since most of the spotting was done as we’d were bouncing along on very rough tracks. They were also very friendly and attentive to our needs The Toyota safari wagons had pop
Up tops and provided great safe viewing. I would strongly recommend this company to anyone thinking about a tour of Africa. In fact we may be going again next year with our young grandkids.
