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
Email Leeanne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Tanzania Safari
We had a fantastic safari with Ecological Wilderness Adventures. This was our second safari with them since we enjoyed our first in 2012 so much. And this one was even better! We have been on safaris in many African countries and think that Tanzania is the best- so many parks and wonderful, well protected wildlife. We really like that this company is owned and run by local Tanzanians. Brian Mengoriki and his colleagues are friendly, professional and helpful. They took care of us from the moment we arrived to our departure. They are flexible- we designed our own safari itinerary and were able to add on a few stops as we went along. We had a small group of five friends and travelled in a comfortable safari vehicle. We visited Tarangire National Park (so many elephants!), Ngorogoro Crater (rhinos and much more), and the northern Serengeti, where we stayed in the field camp owned and run by Ecological Wilderness Adventures. We saw so much wildlife up close every day, including lots of lions, two leopards, beautiful birds, and sooo many wildebeest. Brian and his guides go beyond just spotting animals to tell about their behavior, ecology and how all the ecosystem fits together. I am a conservation biologist and still learned a lot from them. They were respectful of the animals too, which we appreciated. All the lodgings were fantastic with great food and comfortable rooms. Personally I like their Serengeti camp the best since we were immersed in nature. Wildebeest grazed outside our tent during the night which was so exciting! In addition to wildlife we learned about the local culture through a visit to a local town and banana farm, and a super interesting visit to a Masai village. We also visited the Olduvai Gorge museum where bones of early humans were discovered by Dr Leakey and colleagues. So interesting. We highly recommend going on safari to Tanzania with Ecological Wilderness Adventures. We can’t wait to go back again!
An Exceptional Safari Experience and Guide
Our small group toured Serengeti and Tarangire Parks and the Ngorongoro Crater with Ecological Wilderness Adventures. Every detail of the trip was expertly planned and event our guide, Brian N, and his associates…from pick up and drop off at the Arusha airport to every detail in between. Rain is an expert at locating and identifying wildlife from the smallest bird to the largest mammals. Brian is a pleasure to travel with and was attentive to the safari expectations and needs of each of our group. Am amazing experience ensured by the best guide and organization!!!
Email Lynne | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Adventure Ever
I can’t say enough positive things about this company and what they provided for our group. They were willing to go to the nth degree to ensure we were happy, safe and got to experience everything that we could ever want.The guides were very well informed extremely helpful and always up for a good laugh. we spent three weeks in Tanzania and another week in Uganda. They’re planning for getting us from place to place was without a hitch. I never thought I’d see so many animals! They knew where to take us and I have never been on a better vacation in my lifetime. Elephants, giraffes, wildebeest, cheetahs, leopards, flamingos, birds galore, monkeys, hyenas, jackals, zebras, hippos, rhinos, gorillas, and more! You name it we saw it! When we were in the middle of the Serengeti, the soles of my shoes started coming off. Brian (the owner of the company) said no problem, and somehow got my shoes to a cobbler hours away and return to me the next day with brand new soles for just a few dollars. We were also given the opportunity to experience different tribal cultures, which was very inspiring! If you’re thinking of going on a Safari, I have the highest recommendations for Ecological Wilderness Adventures! This group is the best of the best! I miss you Amiri! - Lynne
Email Glenn W | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tanzania Safari
Brian and his knowledgeable guides provided an unforgettable experience. The camps and food were great! The staff was friendly! The birding and animals were amazing. This trip exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Brian and his company for a great trip!
Email Paul T | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing, Professional, and Organized
We had an amazing 18 days with Brian and his staff: the entire trip was well thought out and planned, catering to our groups interests. Many us were birders, and Brian, Rodrick and the rest of the staff delivered: over 200 species for most of us. Brian knew where to go and when to see all the animals one can imagine: including “the big five” in one day. The accommodations met or exceeded our expectations. Worth every penny nickel.
Email Warren T. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Go with the Best- Ecological Wilderness Adventures!!
My family and I went on our third fantastic trip with Ecological Wilderness Adventures. We brought another family and their kids so we had a total of 4 adults and 4 teenagers!! Previously, I went with them in Dec 2012 and Sept 2016. I have also sent numerous other families to them and they’ve all loved their experience too!! I keep using them because they are the BEST!!
Brian and his team do such a great job and it is all customized to you. They know all the areas so well that you get to see everything from such great angles. This trip we did the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire!! We loved them all!! The guides are super knowledgeable but also very concerned with the environment - unlike some of their competitors!!
I highly recommend them and am happy to answer any questions that you may have- Brian knows how to contact me!! I have been during 3 different months of the year and can offer my thoughts on how those vary too!!
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Email Soyad S | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This type of trip truly unique and impactful
Our time with Ecological Wilderness was undeniably the lattervan immersive journey. The guides with Ecological Wilderness are not just seasoned outdoor adventurers and they are passionate environmentalists with extensive knowledge of the ecosystems they operate in. We paused at an observation point, where a field guide equipped with night-vision goggles pointed out the subtle movements of nocturnal predators. The trip offered ample time for quiet reflection in nature, whether it was during a sunrise meditation or sitting by the fire at night, listening to the sounds of the wilderness. The wilderness here is pristine and feels like an untouched sanctuary, making it the perfect backdrop for reflection and adventure.Ecological Wilderness had created a model for how humanity and nature could coexist harmoniously.
Email Bill and Brenda | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brian and staff are knowledgeable and dedicated to providing people with a great experience.
We just returned from a 3-week photo safari and cultural experience with EWA that was organized by our friend who has been on 12 previous trips with Brian and his great company. We wouldn’t make a single change to the itinerary that was organized for us. The quality and variety of lodges and tent camps that we stayed in never disappointed, and the mixture of cultural experiences with indigenous peoples along with the mind-boggling amount of wildlife left us feeling like we truly experienced Tanzania to the fullest. Brian and his guides have an encyclopedic knowledge of the animals, birds, land, culture, and history of the country they love. They fine-tuned their daily plan according to where animals or birds are most likely to be found, based on their experience as well as communication among their peers.
Since Covid ended, there has been a boom in tourism business in Tanzania. You will have millions of choices to make, and we definitely recommend EWA. EWA owns vehicles and sets up their own seasonal camp that includes spacious wall tents, complete with toilets and showers, as well as a larger dining tent separate from the cook tent. Their chef and camp staff go the extra mile, and their camaraderie is a joy to behold. They work as a solid team to make sure every client is happy throughout the day and evening.
We will be forever grateful to our friend who connected us to EWA and Brian. Three weeks was perfect for our group, but the length and variety of trips can be planned to meet your needs. We have absolutely no hesitation recommending Ecological Wilderness Adventures to anyone wishing to experience and explore Tanzania.
Email HH | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trust Ecological Adventures for your safari
This was the second safari we have been on with EA….the first being in 2008. Brian Mengoriki and his staff know the land, the animals, birds, flora and the relationship between. And this knowledge is used to give an excellent trip.
Our safaris with them were a blend of luxury camps and mobile tented camps…blended together and each suited for the local environment.
This is a family business that you can TRUST to give you a memorable safari that you will want to repeat….we did
Email Janeen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I would give 10 stars for this experience!
A zebra standing up for the first time! A cheetah successfully taking down a wildebeest! Lions mating! A wildebeest giving birth! A pack of wild dogs! YES, we saw this and MORE on our 3-week Tanzanian safari with Ecological Wilderness Adventures. I have dreamed of going on a safari with Brian and his guides since hearing of a friend’s adventures 5 years ago. This experience did not disappoint. Not only did we see all of the aforementioned events, we saw all of the main African animals and more birds than I can begin to list here (but I will name drop – Secretary Bird!). We viewed all of this from the comfort of 4 jeeps for our group of 14 (mostly biologists and teachers united in our interest in wildlife and birds). We had room for our day packs as well as room to move around to get the best photographic angle. Brian and his guides (Fredy, Amir, and Sammy) knew where they were going, what they were looking for, how to find the wildlife, AND how to get us into the best location to see the action. They knew animal behavior well enough to get us to the right place at the right time. After our eventful days in the field, we returned to excellent lodging and wonderful food. My favorite accommodations were the mobile tents set up just for our group by Ecological Wilderness Adventures. All of the comforts were provided for us by friendly and competent staff and we were close to all of the action, hearing hyena and lions in the night. Additionally, we got to go on cultural tours with the Maasai, the Wadatoga, and the Hadzabe people and did a cultural walk of Mto wa Mbu. It was a nice blend of culture and wildlife all professionally managed. We visited the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara, and Ndutu. Oh wait! Did I mention Mountain Gorillas?? Brian arranged a trip extension to Uganda to see visit the gorillas for the end of our safari. All details of our trip to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park were prepared beautifully for us and we had 2 successful days of gorilla trekking. If you are looking at a safari in Tanzania you have a plethora of companies to choose from. Some may be cheaper than Ecological Wilderness Adventures, but they will not provide the level of comfort, personal attention, and success that EWA will. EWA did not rush us around nor limit our time viewing. When we were ready to move on, we moved on. Our 6-passenger jeep had 4 people in it (not 7 as some companies do). We got to spend quality time with this quality company and we truly had the experience of a lifetime. I hope it isn’t my last experience with Ecological Wilderness Adventures – I covet another experience of a lifetime with them! You will NOT regret selecting Ecological Wilderness Adventures.