Meet the Team - eTrip Africa
E-Trip Africa
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- ATA, IATAN, IGS, KPAP & CODE
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Janina ( Nina) | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Expertise and professionalism combined with individual needs was the name of the game
My friend arranged the trip with Ben from E-Trip Africa for 4 of us including herself.
I understand communication and service was excellent with a swift response to our many questions and enquiries. We felt we could rely on Ben and his team to deliver exactly what was requested of them and we weren’t disappointed.
Obviously it was the holiday of a lifetime and I questioned splashing out that amount of money ,but it far exceeded all of my expectations and was worth every single penny( and more).
Our driver and guide on safari- Alladin was amazing. An absolute wealth of knowledge who went out of his way to make sure we had the best experience possible. Nothing was too much trouble for him and it was all down to him that we saw and heard all the fantastic sights and sounds that we did. All this coupled with him having a great sense of fun and laughter made the almost 2 week safari seem like a family adventure, whilst at the same time learning about our amazing surroundings.
We stayed in 4 different camps which were all excellent with wonderful staff and wonderful food and it was so exciting moving onward each time- almost like going on another holiday. And of course the journey to each tented camp involved another wonderful safari experience.
Would highly recommend every thing about this trip from our initial contact with E-Trip Africa through to our very last day when we sadly had to say goodbye to our wonderful Alladin
Email Heather Twomey | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing - a holiday of a lifetime
We chose e-trip after a recommendation on tripadvisor and reading their blog. A british couple who have travelled in Tanzania extensively and always used the services of e-trip. I am extremely happy that we made this choice. Communication was extremely quick answering all our queries. We also arranged a whatsapp call to help with the booking. The price point was perfect, the accommodation was great. Our guide and driver was just the best and he really made our trip exceptional (Alladin). How he navigated the dusty roads and managed to spot wildlife at the same time, we have no idea. But he managed to give us the most amazing viewings and experiences - coupled with his great sense of humour, cannot fault him at all.
Email Jackie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely sensationally planned trip across a section of East Africa
E-Trip Africa provided exceptional planning and a tour guide (Alladin) who was beyond brilliant. He was very knowledgeable about all the wildlife especially the birds of East Africa. His patience, sense humour and driving skills made the trip outstanding. I have never been on a safari before and this trip was planned to include Tarangire National Park, Ndutu and the Serengeti. The camps we stayed in were 4-5*+ with exceptional service, including hot water, internet and bar services. The inclusion of staying one night in the Lions Paw prior to entering the Ngorongoro Crater was just amazing - although their lunch box was not the greatest one supplied. Alladin was so professional he managed to make sure we saw the Big 5 and much, much more. For me the sight of leopards, servals and lions was the most exciting of the trip. Every aspect of the trip timetable was met on time and with no hiccups or mishaps. The trip was the most expensive I have every been on but it was worth every penny for the 5 star service and experience. There are no pockets in shrouds, if I don't spend it my kids certainly will.
CA
Email Frederic Wu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very knowledgeable and flawless arrangements
We have been regular customers of E-Trip Africa since 2019 with visits to Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda arranged by Ben and his team. They have excellent knowledge of safari lodges, local tourist services and regional flight availability. Our trips over the past 6 years have always been flawless with bookings made accurately, guidance through local airports by capable professionals and perfect flight arrangements. E-Trip is excellent to work with at the planning stage, patiently answering questions, making great suggestions and keeping us updated. They quickly understood our preferences and what we were interested in doing. Our recent trip was several nights in Zanzibar, followed by safari in the northern Serengeti and another safari in Kenya, staying in excellent accommodations, great ground and air transfers, with our itinerary going without a hitch. We’re already planning our next trip to Africa and, of course, we will be working with E-Trip to get everything in place.
Email Peter Bacon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic service which made our safari to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary truly special.
We have been on numerous safari's in Tanzania over the years and have used E-Trip Africa to arrange several of these. When we decided that another safari was how we wanted to mark our 40th wedding anniversary we had no hesitation in asking Ben and Aurilie to organise it for us, and for Alladin to be our guide once again. We had some specific requests including visits to Lake Natron and to the Northern Serengeti which we had not been to before. As always communication with Ben was very easy and he provided a variety of accommodation options and budgets together with his own thoughts about them to help us decide on our itinerary. We even added a day in, long after the original booking, and he made all the necessary changes for us.
The actual trip ran very smoothly, we were met at Kilimanjaro Airport by a taxi and taken to Researcher's Rest in Arusha, a very relaxed small guesthouse that was ideal for a day of recovery from the flight before heading off on safari. Alladin picked us up from there and we headed out for 13 nights taking in Tarangire Angata Camp for 3 nights, Africa Safari Lake Natron Lodge for 2 nights, the Tanzania Bush Camp in the Northern Serengeti for 4 nights and Tanzania Bush Camp in the Central Serengeti for 3 nights, with a stop over at Eileen's Trees in Karatu on our last night to break the journey back.
We had an absolutely fantastic trip with our best ever leopard sightings and were lucky enough to see wildebeest crossing the Mara River on both of our first two days in the Northern Serengeti. As other game viewing up there is more limited than in the Central Serengeti, Alladin even managed to arrange the move between the two Tanzania Bush Camps to take place a day earlier than planned so we actually had 4 nights in the Central Serengeti.
The story and photo's of our fantastic trip can be found at shepstravels8.blogspot.com.
We returned to Arusha in time for our actual anniversary date to meet some of our Tanzanian friends and Ben had suggested that Researcher's Rest could host the meal for us. Eddie and Joseph who look after us there did an absolutely first class job of catering for us and our guests and it was a memorable way to round off what was one of the best safari experiences we have enjoyed.
We will definitely be sticking with E Trip and their great team for future trips to Tanzania.
IE
Email Colm Fitzgerald | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
eTrip Africa are an excellent tour operator that provide tailored safari experiences for all budgets
eTrip Africa delivered a superb safari experience for my partner and I in Tanzania. I contacted several tour operators for quotes outlining what we hoped to see and eTrip Africa responded promptly with a suggested itinerary. Their general manager Ben then helped to revise and build our final mid-range safari itinerary over the course of a week or so of emails. He was really patient and helpful and, unlike other operators, there were no boilerplate emails - it was clear they paid attention to customer needs. Ben even agreed to skype call before final payment.
Thereafter, we provided all necessary documentation to eTrip Africa and the safari itself was really well organised from our arrival at the Researcher's Rest in Arusha. A big shout out to Eddie and Joseph who went out of their way to help us with our onward travel after we returned from safari. Plus the food was great there! Our safari guide, Samson, was hugely knowledgeable about the wildlife we saw and gave us great insights into Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Caldera ecosystems. He was very helpful and friendly throughout and we were delighted to have had Samson as our guide. Our accommodation and lunch boxes were excellent throughout including the beautifully located Tarangire Safari Lodge.
All in all, we felt eTrip Africa delivered a superb safari experience with excellent value for money and would be happy to recommend them to any visitors looking to go on safari in Tanzania.
CA
Email Frederic Wu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Another great experience with E Trip Africa
This was my fourth African adventure with E Trip, and once again, it was exceptional! I booked at the last minute, but everything was seamlessly organized from start to finish. Ben, as always, was incredibly helpful and responsive, making sure every detail was covered. The tour was perfectly planned, and I felt well-cared for throughout the trip. E Trip has consistently provided an outstanding experience, and I couldn't recommend them more for anyone looking for a hassle-free and memorable journey in Africa. Looking forward to my next trip with them!
Email April Cohen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Professional Safari Company
E-Trip Africa did a phenomenal job organizing our safari, providing timely updates in the lead-up and executing everything without fault. Our guide Dickson was top-notch and extremely knowledgeable about all the animals and areas that we went to. We saw all the animals we had hoped to see and were extremely fortunate to see rare animals too--I credit E-Trip with their professionalism and background for making our safari experience a true success! I would recommend them to friends and family without hesitation. Our hotels and campsites were also high quality and the food we ate was also excellent.
Email Lesa McNeill Nichols | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Skilled and fun team puts you in best possible position for wildlife photography
Simon and his team at E-Trip Africa made my photo safari trip an epic adventure. I was traveling with a small group of photographers and Simon was hired to make everything smooth from the moment I landed in Nairobi and the moment I left two weeks later. I didn't know when he picked me up at the airport what I would be going home with. It turned out to be a lot, including:
*Amazing photos of the Big 5-lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos and rhinos. On top of that we got photos of giraffes, a serval, cheetahs, hippos, warthogs, zebras, hyenas, antelopes of all types and a gazillion different birds (owls, eagles, herons, flamingos, rollers, weavers, etc).
*A deeper view of Kenyan daily life and culture
*A deep appreciation for the food-especially the fresh fruits and vegetables. Like nothing I had experienced before.
*Memories of bright red, purple and pink skies at sunrise and sunset
*A Kenyan music playlist put together with input from all of the guides
*A moment I will never forget-being surrounded by an elephant herd at sunset right in front of Mt. Kilimanjaro
There are too many moments to review. Simon and his team worked to create these moments for us. They did it with skill, humor, teamwork and camaraderie. It was truly an epic adventure! I would go on safari with them again and again.
Email Angela Branson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent! Service above and beyond expectations.
E-Trip communicated with us throughout the planning and preparation process and once we arrived in Tanzania, we were taken care of from the moment we left the airport until we returned to the airport. Everything was thoughtfully planned and prepared for us, we did not have to worry about anything. We had an amazing experience and would highly recommend booking through E-Trip Africa to friends and family. Alladin, our driver and guide, was amazingly knowledgeable and we felt at ease throughout the tour. We saw all of the animals and places we had hoped to see and more and enjoyed the warm hospitality of the people at each and every camp and lodge we stayed at.
