Tag: May

The Greatest Travel Experience Of Our Lives!

October 12, 2025October 12, 2025 by Michael

Our experience started with ADS in 2019 with a 10-day safari planned for 2020 in Tanzania. Unfortunately, it was delayed due to the Covid shutdown. Then medical complications (a foot fusion surgery in 2022 and back surgery in 2023) caused additional delays until May 2025.

These details are provided because ADS (Dawn Anderson) patiently stayed with us through our initial planning and subsequent delays and never wavered in her commitment to assist us whenever or however needed to plan the long awaited safari. And what a final plan it was! Her pleasant attitude, dedication and continued support simply has to be beyond comparison in the travel industry.

Eagle Eyes, Starry Skies, and Serengeti Magic: Our Safari Story

July 30, 2025 by Michael

In 2020, we decided to visit Africa but when Covid hit, we put everything on hold. Last September (2024), we received a newsletter from African Dream Safaris which had been one of the tour guides we did look at. We decided to talk to them and see what was possible within our budget. We began working with Dawn to plan out the itinerary. She was very accommodating and answered all of our concerns and requests. The process was smooth and productive. We decided to proceed with the trip and scheduled May 2025.

Very Few Vacations Over Deliver But ADS Did In Abundance!

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 by Michael

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.

Experiencing The True Wild Kingdom!

June 20, 2024January 14, 2025 by Michael

When you grow up watching Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, and your husband asks you where you’d like to go for a milestone birthday, you say, “On safari!” At least I did, and our experience was incredible!

June, Maryland, May

The Trip Of A Lifetime, Can’t Wait To Go Back!

August 16, 2023March 6, 2024 by Michael

This trip was simply spectacular. From the Serengeti itself to the animals to the camps and lodges to the service, everything was amazing. My wife and I started thinking about this trip 10 years ago, started actively saving for it 5 years ago, decided on timing a year ago, booked in Fall of 2022 for May 2023 and we keep asking ourselves the same question – “Why did we wait so long?”.

Amazing…What Else Can I Say?

August 14, 2023March 6, 2024 by Michael

It all seems like a fabulous, surreal whirlwind, but I will try to describe it.

Day 1: Upon arriving at Mt. Kilimanjaro Airport and being privately whisked away from the crowds and confusion, I was a bit bewildered and overwhelmed as the 20 something hours of travel were quite taxing to put it mildly. After the awesome ladies at the private check in completed that process, Ester met us and said, “Don’t worry, I am going to take good care of you” and she did!

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Not Just the Animals: How My Safari Taught Me the Power of People and Patience

July 5, 2023March 6, 2024 by Michael

When researching initial safari companies, I discovered early that there was a profound difference among ADS and other companies. I received many auto-generated responses during my requests for information, when what I really needed was to speak to someone about the questions I had about booking a safari as a solo traveler. And when I did get a person on the phone, I heard lots of “you can see that on online” or “check the website for information.”

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Massachusetts, May

We Had Lions And Elephants Right Next To Our Vehicle!

August 3, 2022March 6, 2024 by Michael

This past May we were fortunate enough to go on a safari and we chose Africa Dream Safaris to help us. Africa Dream was the best decision! One of us is a bit of a nervous traveler, and they took care of everything – there was nothing that went wrong – if there was, we never knew as they took care of it immediately. Before our trip all our questions were answered in a timely manner, and in detail!

May, New Jersey

Africa Dream Come True!

June 28, 2022March 6, 2024 by Michael

First of all, the world owes the people of Tanzania a dept of gratitude for conserving the Serengeti ecosystem. It is a place like no other! Africa Dream Safaris works within the culture and the ecosystem to share the magnificence that is the Serengeti. The relationships they have built were evident at every turn and I think that’s a testimonial to any company.

May, New Mexico

A Fantastic Safari Adventure!

June 20, 2022March 6, 2024 by Michael

From the very beginning, we knew that Africa Dream Safaris was the right company for us as we planned a journey to Tanzania that we had dreamt of for years. The preparation, convenience, responsiveness and expertise provided by ADS were outstanding from the planning stage of our trip, through the entire time we spent in Tanzania, to the follow-up after we returned home.

Memories Etched On Our Hearts and Minds…Again!

June 3, 2021March 6, 2024 by Michael

ADS earned our trust, respect, admiration and profound gratitude on our first safari so there was absolutely no question of who to turn to for our second. A safari in the age of Covid sounded daunting, but ADS met every challenge with the same high standards of commitment, excellence and assistance that is their hallmark. This trustworthiness is one of the big reasons we chose ADS again.

Thanks For Making A Trip Of A Lifetime!

June 2, 2021March 6, 2024 by Michael

Africa Dream Safari was THE BEST!! We received excellent suggestions from Dawn and Michael throughout our planning for this amazing vacation! Dawn listened to what we wanted, offered great feedback, and customized an itinerary that was perfect for the four of us! Truly, our time in the “bush” and going on game drives was spectacular!

Our Africa “no-longer-just-a-dream” Safari

May 17, 2021March 6, 2024 by Michael

August 2019 found us examining our extensive travel Bucket List and deciding to move “Safari to Africa” to the top. A photography friend who had traveled to Tanzania several years earlier with Africa Dream Safaris and who knew that we wanted a private safari told us, “I’ve already done the research…don’t bother looking at any other safari company!” So one phone call later, and a lengthy discussion with Sharon, Vice President of ADS, our much-anticipated safari trip planning began in earnest, and was to commence the following spring in April 2020.

And then the world stopped…

April, California, May

The Joys of Fishing on a Safari

September 19, 2019March 6, 2024 by Michael

I must say, from beginning to end, I totally loved each and every experience of my Safari to Tanzania. It all started with Dawn Anderson who put my package together right through to my outstanding guide, Roman, who took me ‘Fishing’ each day of the trip. I thank both of them from the bottom of my heart.

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Our 3rd Safari With ADS

Romantic Getaways

June 25, 2019March 6, 2024 by Michael

If a Serengeti safari isn’t on your bucket list, it should be. When my wife and I first discussed the possibility of a trip to see the Great Migration I was very nervous. I felt this type of vacation was outside of my comfort zone. We researched dozens of safari companies and after much deliberation ultimately decided on Africa Dream Safaris. Michael was extraordinarily patient with us and happily answered every question we could come up with.