Tag: January

Our Unforgettable Journey Across the Serengeti Plains with Ben!

March 17, 2026 by Michael

Our safari to Tanzania with Africa Dream Safaris exceeded our expectations in every possible way. After extensive research and glowing recommendations from friends, we discovered ADS online. Their website, videos, and customizable safari options immediately captured our imagination.

Following an initial call with Sharon, we knew the Hemingway Safari was the perfect fit for us. Sharon was instrumental in developing our itinerary, providing detailed prep information, and patiently answering our many questions.

January, New York

From 100 Elephants to Mountain Gorillas: A Dream 20th Anniversary Safari

Romantic Getaways

March 17, 2026 by Michael

An African safari has long been on both of our bucket lists, and the experience was even more breathtaking than we imagined. We are so grateful we chose Africa Dream Safaris; every person we encountered went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible.

From the moment they handled our entry through customs to ensuring every detail was perfect throughout the journey, we couldn’t have been better cared for. While the entire trip was seamless, the true highlights were the intimate wildlife encounters in the Serengeti and our incredible excursion to see the mountain gorillas.

A Leopard with a Kill on Day One Set the Tone for Everything

March 15, 2026March 17, 2026 by Michael

Our bucket list journey with African Dreams Safaris this past January was truly beyond words. The beauty of Tanzania, from the sweeping plains of the Serengeti National Park to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, felt almost unreal, and the warmth of the Tanzanian people made it even more special.

January, South Carolina

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

February 20, 2025February 6, 2026 by Michael

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.

January, Montana

Being Surrounded By Wildlife Each Day Was The Highlight Of Our Family’s Safari!

Family Vacations

April 30, 2024May 2, 2024 by Michael

From the moment we arrived in Kilimanjaro, we were embraced as friends, and this warmth and hospitality continued until the very end of our journey. Our adventure began and ended at Arusha Coffee Lodge, which provided the perfect introduction and conclusion to our safari. We also highly recommend visiting the social enterprise ‘Shanga’ whilst you’re there, and making time to participate in one of their workshops for an inspirational experience.

January, New Zealand

We Had An Adventure Of A Lifetime!

March 14, 2023March 6, 2024 by Michael

My wife and I always like to see animals be it the Grizzly bears catching Salmon in Alaska, the Polar bears of Churchill or the local animals of Minnesota. So going to see the animals of Africa was an adventure I wanted to do. It was great to do it with my wife Pam, my cousin Bruce and his wife Lori!

January, Minnesota

We Had Lion Sightings For Ten Consecutive Days!

February 15, 2023February 6, 2026 by Michael

Don’t wait for the perfect time for your safari. Pick a time that works and GO. Our trip was timed for mid to late January, so the weather was perfect, and we even experienced the early stage of the wildebeest birthing season.

Our 4th Trip to Tanzania With ADS, And Maybe Our Best Yet!

March 15, 2022March 6, 2024 by Michael

My wife and I elected to make our 4th trip to Tanzania just 5 months after we returned from our 3rd trip. Two of the deciding factors in this decision were that I got an incredibly good deal on the long flight to Kilimanjaro, and we still had not made the trip during the January and February season when all of the Wildebeest babies are being born. So with the expert help and recommendations from ADS, plans were made and off we went. As other people have commented many time on this blog, ADS has been a perfect private safari trip planner for us. In addition, the people in Tanzania are so friendly, helpful and welcoming is just incredible.

ADS Was Very Proactive In Making Our Trip The Best Experience!

February 9, 2022March 6, 2024 by Michael

Thank you for planning one of the most memorable trips of a life time! Our guide, Arnold, was very knowledgeable about the animals and the Serengeti. Arnold made sure we saw every animal possible and provided the best photo opportunities. He was very personable and fun to spend the week with.

Indiana, January

Another Epic Adventure!

March 30, 2020March 6, 2024 by Michael

I recently returned from another fabulous safari with ADS….my fourth! As I basked once again in the beauty of Tanzania and its people, I couldn’t help but wonder how can anything surpass such glory?! To travel to this haven of natural wonder four times is such a blessing. To watch the circle of life play out in front of one’s eyes is truly amazing. To do so on a private safari with ADS makes for an incomparable experience…every time! There’s just no other way to go!

January, South Carolina

Top Ten Memories of our ADS Tanzanian Safari

February 25, 2020March 6, 2024 by Michael

10. Getting in the Land Cruiser (before sunrise most days) with hot tea and coffee in hand, eager to see what the day would bring and NEVER being disappointed.

9. Eating amazing fresh fruit and fantastic homemade soups with nearly every meal and enjoying our first banana chips as a snack in the vehicle

8. Seeing elephants and the endless plains of the Serengeti FROM THE SHOWER.

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January, Wyoming

A Perfect Family Adventure

Family Vacations

February 24, 2020March 6, 2024 by Michael

We could not have been happier with our trip and our experience with Africa Dream Safaris. After a glowing recommendation from our friends who had previously traveled to the Serengeti with ADS, we reached out to Sharon Lyon and were not disappointed.

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January, New York

It was Truly A Trip Of A Lifetime

February 6, 2020March 6, 2024 by Michael

Becky and I returned from Tanzania and our Trip of A Lifetime on January 24, 2020. It was an amazing adventure, and we will carry our memories of it for the rest of our lives. We love wildlife and bird-watching and had talked about a safari to Africa for 20 years. We even attended a couple of travel shows about Africa, but couldn’t really figure out how to start and where do we go? How do you coordinate this? Is it safe? So, we procrastinated. Until, we met our new neighbors.

Florida, January

A Close Encounter With Two Cheetah Brothers

March 26, 2019March 6, 2024 by Michael

For all my life, I have dreamed of a safari in the Serengeti. At our usual birthday cake eating at work, it was my turn to answer the 3 questions we all get asked: Favorite family tradition, who would you like to have dinner with, and what is your number 1 bucket list item. When I said my bucket list item was a safari in the Serengeti, it finally clicked “why do I just keep saying it, it’s time to do it!”

Colorado, January

Two Words “LIFE CHANGING”!

January 30, 2019March 6, 2024 by Michael

It was much, much more than a safari, it was life changing is so many ways. Oh how true this was all 10 days of our Safari. When our friends Nancy and Lenny asked us if we wanted to go on a Safari with them, we had no idea what to expect. This would be their third safari with ADS. They tried to tell us what to expect and we watched every video on the ADS website and read all the blogs! It still was beyond our wildest dreams.

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Florida, January