Ecological Wilderness Adventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TALA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $2,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari!
We went on a 4 day trip with Ecological Wilderness Adventures in 2009. The trip was fantastic, easy to plan, great guide, great camps, great food, and best of all great wildlife. Even though the great migration was further north in the Serengeti, our guide found a huge range of animals to see, and then finished off our trip with a one day stop in Ngorongoro Crater so we could see the wildebeest and anything else we might have missed. We even saw a Caracal and baby Leopard. I'd highly recommend a trip with Ecological Wilderness Adventures.
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Email Betty and Laura | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We are birders & animal lovers, and Brian, our guide, was very knowledgable and excellent at both.
We loved our trip, which Ecological Wildernes Adventures designed for us after communicating with us about our desires. We wanted half camping and half wonderful lodges with bird feders, all of which EWA provided wonderfully. The lodges were fantastic and the camping was very luxurious and exciting. This was the second time we had used Brian Mengoriki's services, and we will do so again. We have recommended him to all our friends and several have used EWA and loved their trips. We can't say enough good things about Brian. He was a perfect gentleman, knew all about not only the animals and birds, but also the history and social isues of Tanzania.
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Email Alice Alban | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Still can't top this experience
Best trip we've ever taken. Our guide, Brian, MADE our experience. Very knowledgable, personable, felt 100% safe all the time. Still daydream about the trip. Accommodations were excellent, he never stopped "teaching". Excellent experience-cannot say enough. Top guide, but even more, top person.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personalized safari with a great guide
Brian helped us to plan a fantastic trip with a wonderful mix of locations that allowed us to experience the diversity of Tanzania's preserves with just the right mix of game drives and down time. In line with our request, the accommodations ranged from basic to luxury, with some lodges and some tented camp time. Our guide Tryphon Kappia was incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and the areas we spent time in and was great company. The birthday cake they made for my husband's birthday at the tented camp is just on example of the thoughtful, personalized service. When our son was ready to go on Safari, we sent him to Brian and Ecological Wilderness Adventures, knowing that he too would have the trip of a lifetime.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide, Brian, was fantastic - very accomodating and knowledgeable.
Our time with Brian was entertaining, fun, interesting and unique. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I have since recommended Brian and his crew to several friends, who have used his services and then went on to recommend him to others.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wold-view changing adventure!
Brian was an outstanding guide. We were recommended his services by friends who are experts on Africa for various think tanks in Washington, D.C. Trusting their recommendation, we wired some funds after negotiating a fair rate - balancing our students' budget with a Brian's sensibilities for outstanding accommodations and fare. When my wife and I arrived in Arusha, we quickly knew that our guide would be even better than expected. His knowledge of plant and animal life was vast and the organization of the trip was impeccable. Brian also set us up with a guide for the climb of Kilimanjaro; when we had a tight flight connection on the back end of our hike, Brian even arranged for us to stop by a hotel for a quick shower before our departure. The sights and sounds of Tanzania have lived with us long beyond our physical visit and it is owed, in large part to Brian and his amazing company. Thanks for the trip of a lifetime! -Jeff and Rachel Berger, Cabin John, Maryland
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Email Howard Witkin | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Could not have asked for a better group of guides, pleasant, courteous, friendly and ever so helpful
In all our travels we have never been treated better, Brian and his fellow guides did every thing humanly possible to make our trip a total success. Two incidents stand out for us on just how great they were, the first was when it rained so hard one night in the camp it was near impossible for us to make it to the meal tent and Brian's people brought our dinner to our tent, hot and one course at a time. Just like dinning at the "Ritz". The conditions were the very worst and they made it a really enjoyable experience. The second was on the way to the airport where we had to make a connection and the vehicle we were in had a flat tire, and they switched all our luggage with another vehicle and made sure we would make our plane on time.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience on seven day safari
Had a great time on my safari through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire NPs in Tanzania. Sami our guide was fantastic!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kili and Safari adventure
Brian Mengoriki and Ecological Adventures showed us a fantastic time in Tanzania.
All aspects of our adventure (5 days climbing Kilimanjaro and 4 days of Safari) were taken care of by Brian and his amazing team - including some last minute itinerary changes as a result of an unannounced vacation by a head of state in the same area!
The trip was thoroughly enjoyable, the staff exceptionally knowledgable and friendly. Accommodations were very good to exceptional and the meals were also great!
Ecological Wilderness Adventures will really take care of your needs and treat you to an unforgettable adventure!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An Amazing Safari
This summer my wife and I along with two of our friends from Australia went on a 13 day photographic safari in Tanzania.
Brian Mengoriki of Ecological Wilderness Adventures orchestrated a most amazing safari for us. We have run out of superlatives when discussing Brian Mengoriki. He was punctual, accommodating, flexible and extremely knowledgeable of wildlife, not only of the large mammals, but also of the birdlife, plant life, local culture and the jungle lore which embodies all of these. He went that extra mile to enrich our game viewing, diligently taking us to all corners to make sure that we see much more than just the ‘big five’. His knowledge of routes through large parks such as the Serengeti is truly remarkable.
On this trip we spent 3 nights in the Tarangere National Park (never heard of this place before but totally worth it), one night at Lake Manyara National Park, 5 nights at the Serengeti National Park and two nights at the Ngorongoro Wildlife Preserve. We have come away with valuable experiences, memories and pictures. As an avid wildlife photographer this trip is something which I will remember for a very long time. We also got to meet members of the Masai tribe, visited their dwellings and learned how they blend with the wildlife in the area.
We look forward to visiting E. Africa again for another trip with Brian.