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"Life-changing."

A wonderful trip thanks to all of the helpful ADS team. They helped us enjoy a trip of a lifetime!

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Thanks for your review Peter! We're so pleased that you enjoyed your african safari with us. Asante Sana!

"Most Memorable Trip Ever"

My trip to Tanzania with ADS over 8 years ago is still one I can vividly remember today. From the moment of arrival to my final departure I was so taken care of and pampered throughout my trip.

Not knowing what to expect and nervous about safety around wildlife, my concerns vanished upon meeting our incredible safari guide Reggie on day one. His warm demeanor, and remarkable knowledge of the animals and regions of Tanzania blew me away and made me instantly relax into a trip that was life-changing.

Our game drives began before the sun came up and Reggie took us to the most remote locations for a private tour of the Serengeti's treasures. It truly was a fairytale to be amongst the animals in such an unobtrusive way. We saw lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, zebras, elephants, buffalo, gazelles, ostriches, and the list goes on and on. ADS created a custom safari itinerary for us that catered to our every need and desire.

Each evening we enjoyed a cozy experience in a variety of luxury lodges and tented camps - all with incredible service and amenities including fireside cocktails, delicious meals and turn down service. The people of Tanzania, from those we met at the farmer's market in Arusha to the men and women at a Maasai village, were so gracious and welcoming. We even got to pay a visit to the Serengeti Lion Project to learn about how our safari helped with wildlife conservation efforts.

I really can't think of another travel experience I continue to tell friends and family about almost a decade later. Writing about this trip is bringing back some wonderful memories and making me hope to return to Tanzania again some day. For certain it will be with Africa Dream Safaris.

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 Thanks for your review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your trip to Africa with us.

"ADS, a Bucket List Trip that Exceeded all Expectaions."

The food and lodging met our expectations. The game drives however exceeded even our highest expectations. Every day we would see new and amazing things. We saw a river crossing that lasted 45 minutes. Saw three wildebeest taken by crocs (one escaped). Saw two leopards in a tree together while a herd of elephants walked under them. We counts a total of 85 different animals, reptiles, and birds. Our guide was amazing at finding animals.

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Thank you for your positive review Mike. We're very happy to hear that our safari driver guides were able to surpass your expectations and offer some incredible wildlife sightings. Asante Sana!

Loved everything about it. My guide was extremely knowledgeable & warm. The accomodations were extraordinary. Being amongst nature and the animals this way was a fabulous life experience

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Thanks for your review Shanti. We're so glad you enjoyed your trip to Africa with us.

"Trip of a lifetime, ADS is the best!"

Absolutely solid from beginning to end.

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Thank you for your review Wendy. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience in Tanzania and we appreciate you choosing us for your african safari tour.   

"A very professional safari company."

We traveled with friends who had been twice before, so we knew it would be great and it was. The tent experience could not have been better. We got up early, had lunch on safarii (parked under a tree and relaxed), we stayed out until the light started to dim. No need to try to get animals in motion without good light. Everything in the ADS handbook is great advice. Take extra beanbags or large men's sox to make into beanbags. Take cloths or pillowcase to cover your cameras while traveling. We traveled light in the clothing dept, and washed. We charged every night and downloaded. Food was great, beds were comfy, guide/drivers were excellent. vehicles were clean every day and we had extra seat cushions. The roads are extremely bumpy.
Have fun!

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Thank you so much Harry for this detailed review. We're happy to hear that your african safari with us met all your expectations and you had a great time in Tanzania. Also, thanks for these great tips for new guests! 

"Exceptional service - truly a dream safari!"

It was an excellent experience. We enjoyed every second of it. Attention to detail, choice of accommodations, service and assistance before, during and after the trip were exceptional. If you are planning to do a safari, Africa Dream Safaris is the only way to go!

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Huri, We're thrilled to hear that you loved your african safari tour with us and very much appreciate the glowing review. Best wishes to you and we hope that you can return to Tanzania again some day.

"Two perfect safaris with ADS."

Great consultation during the planning phase.
Many available options.
Flexible.
Amazing guide, lodging choices, vehicles (with a cover), self-directed and so professional.
We had a flight change and ADS dealt with that rearranging our schedule to accommodate us. Very assuring in a foreign country.
An excellent company with excellent options.

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Angela, Thank you for choosing us (2 times!) for your african safari. We appreciate this great review and are so glad that we could make your trip to Tanzania a relaxing and enjoyable one. 

"The Serengeti Plain"

Words seem inadequate when it comes to describing our family safari. We traveled in July of 2014 with our daughter, son-in-law and 2 grandsons. They were 8 and 10 at the time. I worked with Dawn from ADS. She was so knowledgeable and guided me to make the right decisions about our journey. The tent lodgings were wonderful and the visit to the Maasai village was enlightening. I can't say enough positive things about ADS.

Our guide, Arnold, was amazing. We learned so much from him. He introduced us to the breathtaking beauty of God's creation. Filled with the peacefulness of the Setrngeti Plain, our journey came to an end. Africa now is a part of us. I long to return and if I do, it will be with ADS.

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Hi Connie, Thank you for traveling with us during your family safari trip to Africa. We're glad that your safari specialist and driver guide were able to ensure a smooth journey and an exciting introduction to the wonders of Tanzania. We would so love to have you as our guest should you decide to return. 

"Outstanding experience with Africa Dreams"

I have travelled with Africa Dreams on 4 occasions, at different times of the year. Every time, we had an outstanding side, and they put us in the best locations and camps to view the migration, and the animals. There is no better tour provider in Tanzania. Africa Dreams and their local tema are simply outstanding. Can't recommend highly enough

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Greg, We are so thrilled you have chosen us (4 times!) as your african safari tour operator. Thank you for the positive review and for letting us take you on a journey through Tanzania. 

"ADS more than exceeded our wildest expectations!"

Arusha, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, Lake Manyara, Arusha - 8 days - top quality service, highly knowledgeable guide and staff, lodging fantastic, food even better, trip of our life!

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Thanks for your review Mark. We're so glad you enjoyed your trip to Tanzania with us. Asante Sana!

"A great traveling experience!"

Wonderful service with attention to detail. Dawn couldn't have done a better job of fitting our trip to our needs. Enjoyed every aspect of our safari adventure!

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Thanks for your review Melanie. We're so glad you enjoyed your trip to Africa with us and that we were able to meet all of your needs with a custom safari itinerary.

"Our Incredible Serengeti Adventure"

Our safari from March 9 through March 17, 2016, was absolutely fantastic! The entire experience was seamlessly planned and unobtrusively managed by Mike Wishner and the Africa Dream Safaris team. The attention to detail showed in every aspect of the experience, including the many extras ADS showered upon us. Your staff demonstrated the highest level of professional competence as well as being friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. They couldn’t do enough to make us feel comfortable, pampered and secure. Special kudos are in order for our wonderful guide, Anglebert. His incredible tracking skills, indefatigable energy, patience, flexibility, focus and photographic expertise resulted in sightings and photos of which we could only dream.

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Thank you Faith! We're thrilled to hear that you loved your african safari tour with us and very much appreciate the glowing review. Best wishes to you and your family and we hope that you can return to Tanzania again some day.

"Perfect Family Safari"

Our safari exceeded all expectations. From our arrival at Kilimanjaro to our departure all of our needs, requests, and hopes were met. Our guides had the hands full keeping our family from age 3 to 67 totally satisfied every day. Dawn did an excellent job preparing us for this magnificent experience. The Africa Dream staff on Arusha was professional and very welcoming. Our only regret is that our safari ended too quickly.

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Thank you so much Linda for this detailed review. We're happy to hear that your family safari with us exceeded your expectations. Hope you have a chance to come back to Tanzania in the future!

"see above"

there are several distinguishing aspects of what makes ADS the key provider to select: their promises are kept......they have integrity, experience, and deliver..........their guides are first class and top notch and they learn who you are and provide the ultimate experience catered to your needs..........we have used ADS twice and unhesitatingly would do so again......we have sent others to use them and they share the rave reactions.......Tanzania and the ADS personnel yield a life altering and truly amazing experience........this is unsolicited and unprompted

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Wow, thank you Michael for this incredible review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your time with us in Tanzania and appreciate you letting us be your safari host, not once - but twice! Asante Sana

"The ADS Staff Were Incredible In Managing A Very Scary Situation"

I traveled to Tanzania nine years ago with Africa Dream Safaris (ADS) and was deeply moved by this unique experience. Seeing so many beautiful animals touched my soul and the gentle people of Tanzania captured my heart. At the time, I was very impressed with the ADS team both at home and in Africa. Their enthusiasm about Tanzania was palpable and their knowledge of the Serengeti was evident in every detail of my trip. After ten wonderful days exploring Tanzania, I knew, without a doubt, I wanted to return and would do so with ADS. So, last March, with great excitement and anticipation, I began planning a safari for myself and my partner. With the expert help of Dawn Anderson, who answered all of our many questions, we put together an awesome itinerary.

From the moment of our arrival in Arusha on October 2nd, we felt welcomed by the ADS staff and knew they would be with us every step of the way, ensuring an outstanding adventure. Little did we know then, just how vital they would become to our journey.

After a day’s rest in Arusha we flew to the upper Serengeti where we met Ellison our driver/guide who proved to be an encyclopedia of knowledge about the animals, birds and plants of Tanzania. We were quickly drawn in by his easy going, down to earth personality. Within the first few hours we realized his animal tracking and spotting abilities were superb and we were thrilled to see a wide variety of animals our very first day.

The sensational sights and sounds of Tanzania continued to captivate us as we took in the stunning scenery and felt the closeness of such magnificent beasts all around us; however, there was one distraction. On our second day out, I developed abdominal cramps and by day three, as we transitioned to our next camp in the Central Serengeti, my symptoms worsened and the Imodium I was taking didn’t seem to help. By the time I had a fever and chills and was becoming seriously dehydrated it was clear I needed medical attention.

Ellison had seen my condition deteriorate and worked closely with my partner and the ADS staff in Arusha to find us a flight out. The commercial flights were booked, and time was of the essence. ADS organized an emergency Medevac airlift and arranged for an ambulance to meet the plane and transport us to a hospital in Arusha. Ellison helped notify them of my medical history so they were prepared to take action as soon as we arrived.

I cannot say enough about how incredible the Africa Dream Safaris staff was in managing this very scary situation. It was comforting to see Timmon and Mathias, whom we’d met previously as our “meet and greet” team, standing beside the ambulance at the Arusha airport. When we arrived at the hospital, Juliet, the ADS General Manager, was already there taking care of the admissions paperwork to ensure I received immediate attention. And, later that afternoon, once I was stable, Ally, the ADS Director, dropped by to see how I was doing. This personal attention bolstered our confidence and put us at ease knowing we were in excellent hands.

After treatment with IV fluids and antibiotics, I was released seven hours later. Again, Timmon and Mathias were right there to transport us to the Mount Meru Resort where Juliet had secured us a room for the night. That evening, Juliet visited to check on us and explain what to expect going forward. Hopeful that we could continue our safari, the ADS team had made arrangements for Emmanuel, another driver/guide, to transport us to Lake Manyara where we would meet Ellison.

Determined to finish our adventure; we were happily reunited with Ellison the next day. With his enthusiastic support, we were back game driving in no time and able to enjoy five more days of our unbelievable journey. At Lake Manyara we were entertained by the monkeys and baboons. In Ngorongoro Crater we saw three of the elusive black rhino. And, the elephants were prolific in Tarangire. Thanks to Ellison’s tracking skills, we were rewarded with a rare sighting of a pack of wild dogs. It was an incredible ending to a fantastic trip!

While no one ever expects to need an emergency evacuation from the Serengeti, if it does happen, you could not ask for a more reliable team than ADS to see you through. These kind and caring people anticipated and saw to our every need, going far beyond our expectations. The connections they already had in place to emergency services in Arusha, combined with their highly responsive and efficient management in a crisis situation speaks volumes about what a great company they are. Should another safari be in our future, without a doubt it will be with Africa Dream Safaris.

Thank you ADS for an extraordinary safari and for everything you did for us!

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Our Response:

Thank you so much Marybeth for this positive and detailed review. We're very happy we were able to make your safari trip run as smoothly as possible despite your unfortunate medical emergency and that you were able to experience the wonders of Tanzania throughout the rest of your trip. Asante Sana!

"Amazing Safari"

Wonderful guide - Anglebert - made the trip especially amazing. A magical journey - our absolute best trip ever. Excellent accommodation and food. We thoroughly recommend.

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Thanks for your positive review Pat. We're so glad you enjoyed your trip to Tanzania with us. Asante Sana!

"Wonderful ,Rewarding and Educational !!"

It has been nearly a year since we made our Africa Dream Safari, and still the wonder of it all lingers. It has been by far our most delightful and rewarding vacation my wife and I have had in several years. We have been to England, Ireland, Belgium, France and to South American countries, but this was our only trip to Africa and the folks of Africa Dream Safari made this our most remembered vacation.

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Our Response:

Thank you for your positive review Sue. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience in Tanzania and that the memories are still vivid even after a year has passed. We so appreciate you choosing us for your safari tour and hope that you'll be able to return again some day.    

"The only way to experience Africa is with Africa Dream Safaris"

Our trip was awesome! A private safari is the only way to experience Africa and Africa Dream Safaris is THE company to travel with for safety, comfort and luxury. Planning was easy. They customized the trip for us according to our likes and dislikes and budget. We were taken care of from the moment we landed to the time we left. We never felt alone or afraid. Our safari guide was knowledgeable and friendly. He asked us what we were most interested in seeing. We said that we wanted to see every animal he could find. Oh my, he did not disappoint. He knew their habits and where they would be and when. Our vehicle was roomy, always clean, and stocked with water/refreshments. Our lodgings, along with service, were beyond outstanding. No complaints.

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Thanks for your review Margaret. We're so glad that we were able to design a private custom safari itinerary for you that met all your needs and wishes. 

"Fantastix"

Best trip ever from
Start to finish

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Our Response:

Thank you for your review Janet. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience in Tanzania and we appreciate you choosing us for your african safari tour.