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When you prepared a tour for us for 2019 we had the trip of a lifetime! Or so we thought. Hard to imagine that this trip this February was even better! Everything was coordinated seamlessly and the resorts and our guides were second to none.

The care that was put into every leg of our adventure was careful and detailed. Anyone with whom we came into contact on the lodging/guide side of things was prepared for us and genuinely welcoming. This includes having been met at the airport in Maun, Botswana. Camp hosts in particular were informed of our limited needs (including a dietary restriction) and were graceful in accommodating them. This was our second adventure with Deeper Africa -- the first being ten years ago in Tanzania. There was a risk in it being not as spectacular, since Tanzania was awesome. But the Botswana adventure was wonderful.

We had an amazing 11 day Safari in Tanzania! Our guide Ammy made the trip for us, telling great stories, catering the drives to see the animals we were most interested in and ensuring we were comfortable, safe and having a great time! He was an incredibly skilled driver and navigated a muddy terrain with no issues, even assisting in the rescue of multiple cars stuck in the mud. The camps were very comfortable, the food was great and the animal viewing made this a trip of a lifetime. Would recommend working with Deeper Africa to anyone!

INCREDIBLE. Karen and the Deeper Africa team made planning our trip so easy. They really listened to what our interests were (a little active time, a lot of animals) and helped curate a trip that fit those interests while also helping us to see multiple parts of Tanzania. They didn't try to upsell us or overpack our trip, they just made it enjoyable for what we were asking for. We were well prepped through the planning binder we received and the phone calls we had before we started so we knew what to pack and what to expect along the way. We did start our trip with an unfortunate flight delay (no fault of Deeper Africa) and Karen jumped on the phone with us, talked through the timeline, and made the necessary calls to keep everyone in the loop on the adjustments. After that, from the moment we stepped foot in TZ to the moment we stepped back on the plane to come home, everything was smooth sailing! We began our trip in Arusha with a cooking class and a coffee tour, learning how to make some traditional food and how to pound and roast coffee by hand. Fun and great to start off on our feet to get adjusted to the new time zone. We then started our 9 day journey to 3 different national parks in Tanzania and saw over 100 different species of animals, from the big five to the birds and turtles. I was surprised by the number of animals that acted like we did not exist in our big truck. They are used to people being around so the majority of the animals ignored us or politely kept their distance, but still allowed us to observe them. And the Tanzanian landscape really is beautiful beyond belief. Your brain cannot comprehend the endless plains and the blue sky until you are there amidst it, breathing it in. Our guide, Ombeni, was with us the entire trip. He was not only one of the smartest people I have ever met (so many animal facts!) but he also truly cares about nature, about his country, about teaching, and about making our experience the best it could be. He was an excellent driver and knew where was safe and where the animals were most likely to be. We were very lucky to have him and we learned so much from him. He told us about his family, the culture and history of Tanzania and its many tribes and ethnic groups; he taught us some Swahili and a LOT about the animals and plants that are everywhere you look in the national parks. We really enjoyed staying with one guide instead of multiple people because of how well we got to know him. Even if we had not seen a single animal while we were in Africa, the trip would have been worthwhile just for the time we spent with Ombeni. The trip was mildly strenuous - the main roads in Tanzania are very smooth but the roads in the park can be bumpy and require using your abs to stay in your seat (or biceps and quads if you choose to stand) while riding through the parks. If you are taller than 6'4" you may bump your head on the roof of the truck sometimes while standing. I normally struggle with motion sickness but did not have any issues during the trip. Each location where we stayed was very comfortable - big beds, running water and clean surfaces, even with the dust. Each location had water containers in our room which helped us stay hydrated (it was tough to drink enough water each day). The permanant structures and the tented camps both felt very secure. There were some bugs, but they were easy to scoop up in a cup and take outside. We did suffer from some biting flies on the truck but each night we were very comfortable and did not have any fly or mosquito issues in any of our rooms or in the dining space. All in all, a five star experience that I would recommend to anyone looking to experience a safari.

Deeper Africa spent the time with us to understand what we were looking for and delivered. They took care of everything! The places/camps we stayed at were top-notch - unbelievable service and the food was fantastic. Our guides, John Mndolwa and Ammy Nnko, were truly amazing. Our trip was more than we ever expected and cannot thank Deeper Africa and their amazing team enough. Can't wait to use them again on our next adventure!

Our guide, Mr. Ammy Nnko was outstanding - he is an excellent and professional guide and a kind, thoughtful person. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him for 10 days in February 2024 and couldn't recommend him more highly! Deeper Africa is an amazing boutique gem of a safari outfitter - they took very good care of us every step of the way! Overall, a fantastic trip to Tanzania!

Karen and her entire team at Deeper Africa were absolutely amazing! Their attention to detail was impeccable. The itinerary that they put together between the activities and the hotels was incredible. They listened to our wants and needs and created something memorable for everyone. The transfers within the countries and outside the countries we visited were seamless. I would only use Deeper Africa if going to anywhere in Africa. Its a wonderful company with incredible guides and an amazing owner. Thank you for creating the trip of a lifetime for our family!

Deeper Africa provided a fantastic experience in Kenya and Tanzania for my family. They were very organized, and everything flowed perfectly on our trip. The guides in Tanzania, John and Ammy were outstanding! They were engaging, knowledgeable, and extremely personable. We could not have been happier with the organization we chose to travel with.