Author: Michael

Africa Dream Safaris – A Trip Of A Lifetime

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.

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Our Safari with ADS: A Journey of Feelings, Not Just Words

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.

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An Unforgettable Adventure!

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.

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Exceeding Our Expectations!

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.

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Our Second Safari With ADS…Even Better Than The First!

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.

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Never Dreamed We Could be Up Close to So Many Animals!

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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We Are All Still Carrying A Bit Of Africa In Our Hearts!

As I sit down to write a testimonial for our trip, I find myself at almost a loss of words to describe our family safari with ADS this past summer. Words just don’t seem to do justice to our experience. All thirteen of us, aging from 8 to 75, agree that this was a trip that will never be forgotten. We received wonderful guidance and assistance in planning. Dawn was patient and quick to respond to any of our questions or concerns.

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Keeps Getting Better, Beating Perfection!

Three days into our August 2023 Safari to see the river crossings we were so blown away with what we saw that we decided to book a return trip to Tanzania to experience the birthing season in February 2024. I didn’t think anything could beat our first trip with ADS but I was wrong…experiencing the migration during birthing season was AMAZING!!!

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