This was, without a doubt, the most memorable trip of our lives! When people say it is life-changing, they are right! We were totally impressed with the entire ADS staff and the excellent attention to detail which went into the whole safari experience.
We went on a ten-day safari to Tanzania in March 2025 upon the strong recommendation of friends, and the safari exceeded our expectations in many ways. Primarily, what impressed us was Peter, our safari guide. Not only did he have extensive knowledge of the animals, birds, and flora, but he really understood the pace we hoped to enjoy.
African Dream Safari is everything they claim to be and more. After working with Ann Eilert who expertly helped us design our trip and answered every question to put us at ease, we had high expectations for this trip. They blew those expectations out of the water.
Is an African Safari on most folk’s bucket list? It was for me and Gary, however, my best friend and lover died two years ago in March; we had been married for 40 years. Therefore, I had to carry on in fulfilling our bucket list wish and did so with my best friend Karen.
I want to start by saying the safari greatly surpassed our expectations. African Dream Safari took care of us from the time we landed in Kilimanjaro Airport until the time we departed for our trip home. It was an adventure of a lifetime. In the first hour of our safari we saw three of the big five game animals. By the end of our safari we saw all five!
Africa in the spring is an amazing time to visit. We didn’t have the crowds; the weather was perfect and the animals were plentiful. And did I mention “babies”? So many babies! Lion cubs sauntering through the tall grass to the road. Cheetah cubs feasting on a fresh kill. Elephants milking from their mothers. There were baby zebras, wildebeest, impalas, hippopotamus and the lists go on.
My husband and I just returned from a two week adventure, exploring the country and wildlife of Tanzania. We were so happy to be there in April, which is the low-season period for them due to being in the rainy season. The rains, however, had very little impact on our activities. On the other hand, the greenery, the abundance of new-born babies among the many animals, and the much lower crowd numbers made for a wonderful experience.
Africa Dream Safaris sets the gold standard for all other safari companies. This was our second trip with ADS. Ann Eilert expertly and patiently organized our safari. She was genuinely interested in preparing us for all aspects of our upcoming adventure.
Our visit to Tanzania wasn’t just a trip—it was a journey of feelings. From the very beginning, there was anticipation and a touch of anxiety. But planning everything with Ann Eilert, our pre-travel guide, immediately set us at ease. Her attention to detail—what to bring, the paperwork, procedures—was not only accurate, but incredibly comforting.
The African Safari trip stands as one of the most extraordinary journeys we have ever embarked upon. The sheer magnificence of observing wild animals in their natural habitat left an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. From the towering giraffes gracefully ambling across the savannah to the ferocious lions basking in the sun, each moment was a testament to the untamed beauty of the wilderness.
We received everything we expected and more during our Africain Dreams Safari trip to Tanzania. From the moment we got off the plane in Kilimanjaro we felt part of a wonderful family. Getting through customs by ‘skipping the line’, was a real plus after a long flight. We felt like celebrities arriving at Kilimanjaro airport.
We researched companies and decided on using ADS for our much-anticipated trip to Africa. We were 4 retirees from Missouri, and we were not disappointed. We chose ADS’s customized Hemmingway Safari. From the planning stage to the meet-and-greet VIP treatment at the airport, we were truly well taken care of. Our trip coordinator, Sharon Lyon promptly and patiently answered any questions that we had, and we had a lot of questions.
We arrived in Arusha, Tanzania on January 27, 2025 to start our second trip with Africa Dream Safaris. Once we got off the airplane we were met by staff from ADS and taken to a lounge where we had snacks and a variety of drinks waiting for us. The ADS staff checked us in with immigration and got our checked bags and then took us to the Arusha Coffee Lodge for two nights. Joseph was our driver in Arusha and we visited the School of St. Jude and a large market. The School of St. Jude is a private school that runs on donations.
Our safari in Tanzania with African Dream Safari was truly unforgettable. Our amazing drivers, Ellison and Emanuel, made the experience exceptional. They were incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and birds, and by the end of the trip, they felt like true friends.
When we began researching a possible trip to Africa, we stumbled upon a set of nearly unanimous rave reviews of Africa Dream Safaris on an independent review site. Subsequently going to the ADS website, I was impressed with all of the information there. I realized I was repeatedly going back to the ADS site for info even when looking at other tour companies.
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