Deeper AfricaReviews of deeperafrica.com

Deeper Africa made our entire trip effortless - every step was perfectly executed, from the Visa application to airport transfers complete with a picnic basket. The safari itself was truly a trip of a lifetime; remarkable! Our guide, Hamishi Sultan, is a natural teacher and is so knowledgeable about the country and its history, politics, and of course, animals and their habitat. We soon realized that other tour companies looked to him and where we were going, because they knew he would find the animals. And did we ever find animals! We were smack in the middle of the wildebeest and zebra migration, saw 64 different lions, 2 serval cats, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and so much more. Sultan could identify so many birds - we checked off 84! Deeper Africa arranged for us to visit a public primary school - what an eye-opening experience. Between Sultan and the experiences that Deeper Africa provided us, our Tanzania safari was a once in a lifetime experience. We will travel with them again.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Deeper Africa handled all the details from where to travel, how to travel, lodging in Tanzania, and our guide. Our guide Sultan was exceptional and made an already memorable experience even better.

Karen and the Deeper Africa team did a great job listening to what we wanted to see and do in Africa and put together an outstanding trip that surpassed our expectations. They were very proactive with communication and provided a clear timeline of everything we needed to do in preparation of our visit to Africa. The team was easy to reach and very responsive to all of our questions and needs, even while we were on our trip. The guides we had, Bernard and Richard were amazing - they had such a great knowledge of the area and provided us with great cultural insights, as well as getting us up close and personal with the big 5 and the gorillas. Our trip to Africa was to celebrate my father's 75th birthday. The staff at all three camps we stayed at put on a celebration for my father that really was special and unique at each place. Deeper Africa made our bucket list trip and milestone celebration easy, fun, and extremely memorable. I highly recommend using Deeper Africa for any trip to Africa, or any of the other areas of the World they service.

Karen Zulauf planned a fabulous custom tented safari trip to Botswana for us. The logistics were seamless, and the animal viewing and camp experiences were better than our high expectations. Her knowledge, experience, and personal input to our plans were so valuable. I would recommend her company to anyone who wants a unique experience.

Very complicated trip made easy. Three camps selected insured we would see a wide variety of animals. Camps were well managed, bush planes moving us between camps were well coordinated. Cash requirements for tips accurate and helpful.

An African safari is the dream trip for many of us - but with so many choices (e.g. where in Africa? What time of year?) it can be overwhelming. Deeper Africa has won numerous prestigious awards throughout the years, and I now know why. They made planning and trip preparation easy, and their guides were phenomenal. Deeper Africa made our dream become a reality. Karen and her team help guide you through the decision process with an overview of the African continent and the types of wildlife one can expect to encounter in each country, as well as the various lodging options and level of service and pricing. After you have booked, the team helps you prepare for your trip with visa and flight assistance, and lots of detailed information on what you will need to bring - and to answer any questions you might have -no matter how many times you ask. It's when that big day finally arrives, that you find out that this company really knows how to deliver an exceptional experience. We were met at the airport by in-country staff and our guides (for our large group of 11, we had 2 guides). Everyone in our group was so impressed with their knowledge and experience, showing and teaching us about Africa, sussing out those animals who didn't want to be seen, and making each day special. Tears were shed when it came time to say good-bye and head home. And no worries, the office staff (in-country and back in the US) are available should problems arise during your trip. We had one very small misunderstanding when we checked in at one lodge on a Saturday night local time, but a text/email to Karen and everything was sorted within the hour from 9 time zones away on a weekend! If we get another chance to go to Africa, we will certainly be calling Deeper Africa once again. Thank you Karen - one and all!

(First, I give them 5 stars. I don’t know why the scale says 4.9. ) I recently returned from a 13 day safari organized by Deeper Africa. The staff at Deeper Africa did an excellent job getting us ready for the trip. There were 11 of us - my siblings, their spouses and our 91 year old dad. We were coming from different parts of the United States as well as the Middle East and Asia. They coordinated flights for all of us. They set up Zoom meetings with us to answer questions and discuss the trip schedule, the itinerary, what to bring, etc. They helped us with visas, trip insurance, medical coverage, and more. Their guidebook provided information on the different countries in Africa one might go to, what clothing and other items to pack, and a wealth of other information which was essential to being prepared for our adventure. The Serengeti National Park and the Tarangire National Park and surroundings, along with seeing the animals in their natural area, in and of themselves were magnificent and a truly unforgettable experience. I went to Africa just for this, never expecting that I woul fall in love with the country and the people. Deeper Africa provided us with three guides, Eufrasia “Sia” Nda, Ammy Nnko, and John Mndolwa, who were with us from the moment we exited the airport until our return to the airport. They greeted us with beautiful smiles, warm handshakes and a feeling of friendship. Their English was excellent and enabled us to thoroughly enjoy our time with them and learn about the country, the parks and the animals. Their friendship made this the most amazing and wonderful experience. They were in all ways truly THE BEST people one could know. Thank you John, Ammy and Sia. I know this is long but I can’t finish without talking about the camps where we stayed. We were at four different camps, which all provided excellent service and were extremely comfortable. Definitely the high side of glamping. They ranged from smaller camps where it was just our group to much larger camps with multiple guests. Deeper Africa staff regularly visit the camps where they book clients. They are aware of how each camp runs and the amenities at each site which is another reason that I rate Deeper Africa as a 5 star organization.

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! Apart from the Safari environment itself -- everything that Deeper Africa provided &/or arranged -- from start to finish -- enhanced our enjoyment of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The friendly, knowledgeable guides; helpful caring admin support; the facilities we stayed in, the food and service provided were all way and above my expectation! Thanks again!