Our first trip to East Africa was three years ago with a tour through National Geographic. This time we went with Africa Dream Safaris. The ADS experience was much better than what we experienced with NG. The four of us had our own Land Cruiser with a driver/guide. With [our guide’s] help we designed our own safari and did what we wanted, when we wanted, without worrying about other members of a tour […] We saw more animals and birds than we had ever dreamed of. The weather and company were great, the food delicious, the accommodations top-notch and the guide outstanding. We couldn’t have asked for more!!

To read Dick and Marjie’s full safari journal and photos, click here! http://dmtipton.blogspot.com/

Dick and Marjie Tipton
April 2009

This was our 3rd trip to Africa, but even so, it was unique. From the flight over Lengai at the start of our safari to the final overnight in the farmland of Karatu, it was fabulous. But even before that, we were met as we got off the flight from Amsterdam, had our visas taken care of, baggage collected, and on our way to the hotel while 95% of the other passengers were still waiting in line for immigrations. That was special. However, we came for the wildlife and were definitely not disappointed. The big five, thousands of wildebeest and zebra, about a zillion birds, and many other interesting creatures. It’s hard to describe being in the center of a noisy mass of animals stretching to the horizon in all directions. The best part, however, was that this was our own private safari. Only the two of us in that land cruiser with our guide. And what a guide he was. He led us to places where we could watch wildlife without seeing any other tourists.

Al and Alice Reich
April 2009

This was our 3rd trip to Africa, but even so, it was unique. From the flight over Lengai at the start of our safari to the final overnight in the farmland of Karatu, it was fabulous. But even before that, we were met as we got off the flight from Amsterdam, had our visas taken care of, baggage collected, and on our way to the hotel while 95% of the other passengers were still waiting in line for immigrations. That was special. However, we came for the wildlife and were definitely not disappointed. The big five, thousands of wildebeest and zebra, about a zillion birds, and many other interesting creatures. It’s hard to describe being in the center of a noisy mass of animals stretching to the horizon in all directions.

The best part, however, was that this was our own private safari. Only the two of us in that land cruiser with our guide. And what a guide he was. He led us to places where we could watch wildlife without seeing any other tourists. The lodges and camps were superb. It was especially nice to be in the private luxury camp, where we could determine our own schedule for meals, bedtime and wakeup, etc. Mbuzi Mawe Tented Lodge was every bit as well equipped and appointed as any of the hotels. The service and food at Ndutu was top notch and the view from our room at Ngorongoro Serena couldn’t have been better. Bougainvillea Lodge was the perfect place to wind down after an exciting 2 weeks. And, of course, dining in the ‘African Bush’ was a distinct pleasure.

Al and Alice Reich
April 2009

This was the most interesting and enjoyable trip we have taken. The folks at Africa Dream Safaris made sure every aspect of our safari was taken care of. From picking us up at the airport to dropping us off at the end, nothing was overlooked. We can’t say enough good things about everyone we came in contact with. Especially important was our driver guide. His ability to find and see animals borders on uncanny. [Our driver guide] looked after every need in a warm and enthusiastic manner. The accommodations and food were world class. We typically saw animals within minutes of leaving each day. The only problem we had was trying to fit in everything we wanted to do. We would recommend Africa Dream Safaris to anyone contemplating a trip to Tanzania. Especially, first time visitors who might be apprehensive about making a trip such as this.

Bob and Vivian Bousquet
April 2009