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 Ursula A. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience in Tansania and Kenya with Monkey Adventures!
We, three German were on safari with Monkey Adventures from 17. Nov. 2025 to 01. Dec 2025. I came to Monkey Adventures by chance through an internet research and was immediately convinced by the very reponsive and professional Monkey Adventures (MA) staff. Especially Sylvia captured at once what I'm looking for and made a safari suggestion which perfectly matched my ideas. As I'm not experienced in safaris I had of course to rely on somebody to organise it and I was happy to met MA (of which I never heard about before). Each wish from me or my friends was considered and we were happy to get a Kenyan (Frenzis) and a Tansanian (Dionys.) guide which were not only very knowledgeable in Flora and Fauna but also very pleasant persons. We never felt lost or unsafe and made the experience that there are guides who loved what they show us. We owe them unforgettable encounters with animals in Kenya and in Tansania. We could not be happier than with these both guys. Sylvia (and her very helpful colleague in Kenya) cared from the first to the last minute for all organisational issues from pick-up at airport, for the great accomodations (we didn't expect these high standard) until the drop-off at the airport at the end (all these for a reasonable price which was communicated from the first day on). It was a lighthearted, stressless and happy adventure for the three of us and we enjoyed each single minute. Such holdidays are only possible with a highly professional personnel and you can be sure you will get this with Monkey Adventures. Highly recommended!
Email Haarica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, well-organized safari operator with fantastic guides and excellent service
We did our Kenya Safari with Monkey Adventures and had an incredible experience. Everything was thoughtfully planned and ran smoothly, from the accommodations and transfers to the daily game drives. Our guide, David, was amazing, knowledgeable, friendly, and great with our family. We’re very happy we chose Monkey Adventures and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a safari.
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Email B S | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A perfect safari experience & a once-in-a-lifetime journey
I first started exploring options with Monkey Adventures because of their competitive prices. But I chose them because of the quality of their customer service when responding to my request for a quote, which was noticeably better in terms of detail, responsiveness, and attentiveness than that which I received from others I contacted for quotes. That high quality customer service continued throughout my journey, not just from the person helping me make the booking, but with the manager who provided the pre-safari briefing, and my incredible guide and driver. It was an absolute delight to travel with Monkey Adventures. I highly recommend them.
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Email Brandon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Monkey adventures is dialed in.
We had a great experience with Monkey Adventures. They made it easy to book with many options and all customizable to your liking. The best part was having Richard our guide and driver. He was kind , respectful, knowledgeable and ensured we got to see all animals that we possibly could. His driving was safe yet efficient. It really made us feel grateful that we booked with them.
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Email Jacob | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
It was a family holiday as my wife and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary while my son celebrated his birthday in November. The planning started as early as February.
We dealt mainly with Fauziah. She was exceptional in patiently handling all our queries( first time travellers to Africa) and customising the holiday.
However, the trip did not completely go smoothly with some glitches but the pace at which the matter was resolved reflected their commitment.
Highly recommended
An agency with a poor service
We booked a prepaid private 9 days safari starting in Moshi. We were very disappointed about their pure operational services. It started that the promised briefing didn‘t take place. They changed the driver on the day of arrival with no information of our safari or any further hard copy. So we got into the situation , when we were to leave the National Park, the rangers didn‘t allow us to leave. They didn‘t find any payment for the fees from Monkey. After two hours discussion with them we paid about $ 500 out of our cash reserve. The driver promised us, we will get the payment asap what didn‘t happen. As we wanted to address our frustration, the manager refused to talk to us. As recently as we put a lot of pressure on them, we got our money back in several steps in TS. There was no proactive service at all. The only positive point was the experienced and knowledged driver. Many thanks for the nice game drives John. Summary: If you look for an operator with good service, we definetly can not recommend.Monkey.
Reply from Monkey Adventures
Posted on Nov 17, 2025Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, and especially for your kind words about your guide, John. We are very happy you enjoyed the game drives — he is indeed one of our most experienced guides.
We are truly sorry that certain parts of your safari did not go as smoothly as they should have. We fully acknowledge the frustration and inconvenience you experienced.
For future readers, it is crucial to understand the highly unusual circumstances during the first half of this safari (31 Oct – 8 Nov 2025): Tanzania experienced the most severe political protests and a complete national internet, mobile network, and banking shutdown for several days.
These events were entirely outside the control of any tour operator and severely restricted normal operations.
The Missed Briefing: Due to police-enforced curfews and roadblocks, our operations manager was regrettably unable to travel from Arusha to Moshi to meet you on 31 Oct. With networks down, we could not communicate the delay, and we sincerely apologize for the confusion this caused at the start of your tour.
The Mkomazi Park Fee: The national shutdown rendered the TANAPA online payment portal inaccessible and closed all banks. Mkomazi, unlike other parks, insisted on cash payment. We acknowledge that having to pay the $500 fee yourself was a major inconvenience, and we thank your guide for finding the only feasible solution at that time.
Resolution and Compensation: As soon as communication was restored (3-4 Nov), we immediately initiated the full reimbursement process. The refund was completed in Tanzanian Shillings as you requested, and we even agreed to pay an additional amount later to cover your perceived exchange rate difference. Furthermore, we compensated for the loss of time at Mkomazi by arranging a complimentary walking tour at the Ngorongoro Crater rim, per your request.
We acted promptly and comprehensively the moment national systems were restored. We hope that despite the difficult and unforeseen circumstances, you know that our primary focus was always to rectify the issues and ensure the rest of your trip was successful.
Final note
We fully understand your frustration — traveling during a nationwide shutdown is stressful.
But we also want to reassure future readers that:
• What happened was a result of a once-in-generation scale national disruption
• We handled every issue promptly the moment systems were restored
• The client did receive every cent back while the tour was still in progress and received additional compensation for lost time
Despite the difficult circumstances, we are glad you enjoyed the wildlife experience with John and that your accommodations and vehicle met your expectations. We hope a future visit will give you the smooth experience we strive to provide every guest.
Sincerely,
The Monkey Team
Best Regards,
Fred
Monkey Adventures (Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda)
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Email Rekha Subash | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A Dream Destination travelled with Monkey Adventures
It was a long awaited plan to Masai mara for us. Monkey adventures made sure each step from booking to see off was made easy and comfortable.
They gave good options to choose from since we were vegetarians. We were assigned a wonderful and exceptionally knowledgeable guide who made sure each game drive was interesting. Spotting animals need experience especially when they are in a mood to camouflage!!
He was extremely patient and attended to all our needs.
Would recommend Monkey Adventures for all Kenyan destinations. We await to travel next with them.
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Email Nicky van acker | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect!
From start to finish we didn't had to worry about anything. All was well planned and we had an amazing safari!
-They are responding really fast on WhatsApp!
- no high prices like similar tour operators.
-friendly people.
We definitely will meet again, thanks!
Great Safari in Kenya
Our group of 6 adults booked an extremely satisfying trip with Monkey Adventures. The staff helped us design a great itinerary including not only the well known Masi Masai reserve, but also lesser known ones like a Ol Pejata. The guide (David) was excellent, the Safari van was clean/comforatble and the inpark lodges were fabulous The booking arrangements were smoothly made with their staff (especially Fauziah) who were knowledgeable, responsive and patient with our frequent modifications.
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Email Avi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
an unforgettable safari experience with monkey adventures
we had an absolutely amazing safari with monkey adventures in amboseli and tsavo east.
from start to finish everything was perfectly organized and stress-free.
our lodges were comfortable and charming, making it easy to relax after long days on safari.
our guide edwin was fantastic — experienced, friendly, and genuinely caring. he made sure we felt safe at all times and shared his knowledge in a way that was fun and easy to understand. we saw incredible wildlife, and every moment felt special. we can’t recommend monkey adventures and edwin enough — they made this trip unforgettable and we’re so grateful for the experience.
