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Deeper Africa made our trip flawless. They were constantly on top of our flights and their guides more than helpful. We felt safe and were always treated like we were their most important clients.

The entire trip with Deeper Africa was amazing. Everything from the Serengeti to the Indian Ocean. Albert our safari guide was outstanding. He showed us everything the area had to offer. I highly recommend Albert and Deeper Africa if you are going to make the journey.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime journey: a two-week safari in Kenya and Tanzania to visit national parks and a conservation area with local guides. My guide in Kenya, Pashiet, was an elder of the local Maasai people, well acquainted with the area, its people, as well as the animals and birds that live there. In addition to our fascinating daily game drives, he took me to one of the local schools and to a Maasai village where the women make and sell lovely jewellery to pay for, among other things, schooling for their children. I stayed at Campi ya Kanzi, a really beautiful lodge with spectacular views of the Chyulu Hills and Mount Kilimanjaro, some 68 km away. Charming Maasai staff there too and excellent food. In Tanzania I was taken under the wing of one of Deeper Africa's senior guides, Ammy Nnko, who accompanied me throughout my visits to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Parks. Ammy has a vast knowledge of the wildlife in the parks, the local geology and history, having studied and worked there for many years. He can spot a cheetah in the grass at half a mile and a leopard in a tree with its kill where you and I can see only leaves, and knows every bird both by its song and its appearance. In only 10 days he introduced me to between 70 and 80 species of bird, not to mention all the animals we encountered on our drives. Nothing was too much trouble for Ammy: he was the most thoughtful of travel companions, and much respected by all the other guides we met. I stayed at Mpingo Ridge Lodge, Plantation Lodge and Lake Masek Tented Lodge, all of which were most comfortable and where I was made to feel very welcome. Deeper Africa is a company with many years' experience in organizing safaris all over Africa. They take great trouble to prepare the traveller for every possible eventuality, providing extensive background information and kit, a safari guide that I found invaluable during my journey, a long zoom briefing shortly before departure and so on. Help in applying for the necessary visas was also most welcome. If you are looking for a well-planned safari with the best guides around, then Deeper Africa can provide it. (Deeper Africa is recommended in Fodor's Complete Guide to African Safaris, a very useful source for planning a safari.)

This company offers superior service and extraordinary knowledge. We started by explaining what types of things we wanted to see and they built some sample itineraries to work with. We chose our places and they went to work with a fully supported and guided trip. They provided details about what to pack, helped organize visas and got us organized from the very beginning. Bernard provided great guiding in Kenya and Ammy was a wonderful guide throughout Tanzania. Deeper Africa provided real time monitoring of bush flights and kept our guides well informed. Completely safe and super well organized this was the best organized trip I have ever taken. Lodges were marvelous; food was chef quality and while being pampered we saw all the wild animals. Our guides were very well informed and taught me so much about what I was seeing. Watching cheetah family hunt and leopards and lions laze around was amazing. Sat for an hour one day in the middle of a herd of elephants so close I could reach out and touch them. Best trip ever.

Everything went off without a hitch. We knew what to expect and without fail Deeper African exceeded our expectations. Our guide Albert was amazing. I’m fact I think her was my favorite part of the trip. If you are even thinking about visiting Africa you must contact Karen or Wil at Deeper Africa.

Amazing immersion in deep nature. Animals everywhere and the Great Migration was in full swing. Our guides were extremely well qualified and informed in the biology, geology, anthropology and culture of the region. They were able to explain animal behaviors and fun facts and anecdotes about each bit of flora and fauna. They knew much of the Massai and local customs. Both Ombeni and Sultan are wonderful story tellers as well as superb trackers. We saw at least one new animal on every single game drive. The bush tents were luxurious, spacious and well appointed with flush toilets and hot showers. Food was abundant and delicious, clearly cooked by experienced chefs. Our family had a memorable bucket list adventure. We’d do it again in a heartbeat.

Deeper Africa handled everything from start to finish. Totally experienced and professional operation. It was nice to be briefed on the details before we left - such that there was only adventure and awe - but without unnecessary drama. Can't imagine how it could have been better. Wherever we went in Tanzania with their guide, Ammy Nnko, we could tell he was highly respected by everyone we encountered. We so much appreciate him sharing his world with us.

Amazing once-in-a-lifetime trip! Deeper Africa put together an amazing itinerary for our family in Zimbabwe and Botswana. The highlight was Lewis Mangaba, the most wonderful and brilliant guide! Truly amazing safari drives and wonderful accommodations.