great experience
Maureen was wonderful, the staff and drivers were very good as well. The Osero camp is very comfortable and we had a great time on the safari. I wish there was more of a guided explanation of the Mara. But other than that, everything was as expected.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari
The drivers were very nice, and the team very helpful. I wish you could have been less in the car, because we were coming from a 14 hours flight, plus the time difference. I had a child with me, so he was exhausted. Rather than that it was perfect, I wish I could have stayed longer, and I will definitely come back. Thank you for this memorable moment.
NL
Review about Tarangire National Park by Liesbeth
My favorite National park. Great trees and senery lots of different sences. Many elephant and other animals. Many birds. Lovely lodge at Olivers camp.Perfect
NL
Very special conservation area
We had a great time at Ngorongoro conservation area. The nature is very special in the crater. There is a big amount of animals and one can be ssure of spotting them. We saw six rhinos at great distance and closer by.
We stayed at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. What a great view. The hotels is very big so the restaurant is also.
We traveled with leopard tours a very proffesional company.
NL
Review about Tanzania by Liesbeth
We went to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro crater, Ndutu area and Serengeti. What a beautifull parks with real beuatifull senery. Loveliy lodges and so many animals. Great!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gorilla safari
This was a great way to meet Gorilla's. It is worth every penny! This Africa Adventure Safaris did and excellent job in helping me book the reservations. I sent many emails asking questions and all were promptly answered. When I left a phone number, I quickly received a call which helped me feel comfortable to pay a deposit a year before I was going to make the trip. We were promptly picked up at the airport by Eric who spent 3 days driving us around. He was a great driver. Olive and Bill were great in helping us make the reservations. Highly suggest this company.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great service + reliable car
Moses was wonderful to work with -- prompt, honest, and courteous. I requested a car to be dropped off to me at 6am the day of the 2016 elections, and it was delivered on-time and easily.
The Rav4 worked out great. Comfortable car to drive and no problems despite the heat and travel time from Entebbe to Fort Portal. Returning it was easy as well.
I didn't end up using the GPS (it didn't seem to work well with the locations I was entering in), but I had few problems getting around.
Very lovely, seamless experience. Would rent again!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
1 day 1 night Gorilla Trek - fantastic experience
Herbert was fantastic. Prior to the trip, he and his team were very responsive over email. Our trek and 1 night stay went by without a hitch, and the group had a blast. On the day itself, Herbert picked us up promptly from our hotel in a comfortable safari jeep. He was a great host and driver, and was also very knowledgeable about the area and the gorillas. We stayed at Villa Gorilla, which was a really lovely, homely experience. The food and views were amazing. Highly recommended!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A great team and a wonderful safari
We would recommend Breakdown Safaris to those who want a personalized experience for their safari and other adventures in Tanzania delivered by an incredible team. Fan and Kathy were great from the very first email contact, honestly explaining the challenges of an unusually wet season and suggesting alternatives for us to consider. In the end, we spent time in Zanzibar, had a wonderful visit to the eco-educational resort on Chumbe Island off its coast, and explored Ruaha National Park with them. The lodging, transport, and activities were all professionally arranged and tailored to our travel style and desires. We loved the two nights on Chumbe and the snorkeling was amazing (as was the food!). The accommodations are basic, but appropriate for the goals of the eco-lodge and staff were fantastic on the island. Chombe, our “fixer,” who met us at each stage while we were in Dar to help us get to hotels and transport, was great. Always early and professional. The highlight of the trip was simply spending time with the co-owners of Breakdown Safaris (Kathy from the USA and Fan from Tanzania) who accompanied us on our Ruaha safari. We had some very special moments in a park in which we were one of only 3 or 4 vehicles we saw in 3 days. Unlike the mobbing of lions and chasing of cheetahs we experienced at times in the Ngorongoro and Serengeti region, we were always the only vehicle at special wildlife experiences such as watching a pair of hungry lionesses begin their nighttime hunt or less than week old elephants struggle to keep up with the herd. We loved it all. We also enjoyed staying at the park cabins, although a little hot, they were very comfortable with a nice bathroom, bed and sitting room and the best view in the world of the lake and night skies where we could listen to wildlife such as hippos, hyenas, and lions through the night from the safety of our cabins. We especially enjoyed chats with Kathy and Fan as we drove through towns on roads that challenged us all! What a great trip.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
“flawless from beginning to end”
I start off by thanking Joao, the Customer Service Happiness Manager, who is the reason that I chose this company. From the time I started my safari research, to our safari, Joao and I exchanged hundreds if not thousands of emails with every single detail that concerned us. Joao made us feel 100% comfortable and never tried to push anything on us, which made us choose this company, and we are 100% happy with our decision. This company certainly has the human factor that we needed and attention to details.
I cannot recommend it started in Africa enough, our every day pick up was on time, our drivers in both Kenya and Tanzania were very punctual and courteous. Jackson is absolutely lovely and helped us every step along the way. Our whole trip was exactly as planned, an out of this world 7 day safari with our 5 year old. The drivers are quite knowledgeable and calm with a good level of English. The safari vehicle, though it looked a bit old or rugged (no wonder with the roads), did not let us down. I did about a year of research for this trip, and I found It Started in Africa to have competitive prices for their packages. Here are a few pointers which we discovered along the way that our driver did not seem to know much about, which is understandable as most people do not look for the same things. If you are planning to purchase a tanzanite, the further you are from Arusha, the better the prices will be. Also, if you are going to Zanzibar after, most crafts are cheaper there than anywhere on safari. If you do the Masai village visit, keep in mind that the prices for their crafts are about 10 times higher than anywhere else, but if you wish to help the community, purchasing from them is a great option. Overall, I give this company 5 plus stars, we had an unforgettable experience and we owe it all to a fantastically run company, It Started in Africa.