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62 Reviews

4.6 out of 5

Reviewed January 2012

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

A well balanced trip with an exhausting start (driving, tent) but with absolutely fabulous game viewing and topped of with 4 relaxing days in Zanzibar.

Most Inspirational Moment

The game drives definately were the highlight of the trip. Our group was fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of the elusive Caracal which even our group leader had not seen since some 10 years. There was surely no lack of other predators either, including a pack of lions feeding on a zebra - be honest - that's really why you go on safari, not ?

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sympathetic and very knowledgeable on the area and wildlife.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is not a 'total relaxation' vacation. Certainly the long drives, building up, taking dow and the sleeping in the tents in the first part of the trip are quite exhausting. Although I should admit that I had never slept on a travel mattrass in a tent before so I was a real novice explorer and I may have underestimated that part. ;-) The beautiful landscaptes you are passing trough and all the game viewing totally make it worth it though, and the trip is topped by 4 really relaxing days in Zanzibar to get you back on your feet. So this brings back some balance to the trip.

Reviewed November 2011

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

An experience so far removed from my daily routine that I relaxed completely despite the early starts. You can't underestimate the sensation of being amid lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, baboons – and much, much more – in their natural habitat.

Most Inspirational Moment

It's a toss-up between spotting an Elephant trotting into our campsite as we walked back to our tent from the bathroom (it was literally just metres away and seemed completely oblivious to our presence, happily chomping away on the bramble!) and actually getting to see a Leopard, which I didn't expect.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Chris was an excellent group leader - fair but firm, he made us all feel safe. When the truck broke down in the middle of the Serengeti, we were all very calm in the knowledge that he and Tutu, his second in command, were doing there absolute utmost to get it repaired. Chris even caught Malaria while on the road and this did not affect our trip in the slightest. A true champion.

Advice for Potential Travellers

'Haraka haraka haina baraka- Great haste has no blessing': The pace is different in Africa, you'll have to adapt. That said, don't be afraid to tell your group leader if you feel something is wrong. Being chilled about stuff does not mean being taken for a ride.

Reviewed November 2011

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

By far the best holiday I’ve been on. Fantastic wildlife (lucky to see the safari big 6), the culture – visit to local masai village, tour of Stone town and spice tour in Zanzibar.The Exodus crew (Chris, Tutu and Samy) and the whole group made it even better. Not sure if I’ll get tired of talking about this to my friends. Just book your place & enjoy a holiday of a lifetime.

Most Inspirational Moment

So many so here a just a few: Lake Naivasha (seeing hippos), farm walk (being very close to zebras and giraffes), Lake Nakuru NP (rhinos, lions being within metres of our truck), sunset at Lake Victoria, Serengeti Park (all the wildlife and especially elephants, cheetahs, leopards), stories by the fire at the campsite in the Serengeti Park, Ngorongoro crater, Arusha - Masai Museum, Marangu - banana & coffee plantation/visiting the local school, waterfall and the local market. To finish Zanzibar with tour of Stone town & spice tour, seeing the sunset from Africa House balcony having a refreshing cocktail. At Amaan Bungalows (north on Zannzibar where you will spend your last two of the holiday) you have to visit the Mnarani turtle sanctuary - 15 minutes walk on the beach.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The crew - Chris, Tutu and Samy - were fantastic. Friendly, helpful, plenty of stories, fun moments. Even when the truck broke down on our way out of Serengeti, they pulled all the stops to get us to our next destinations - Ngorongoro crater and Arusha - no noticeable inconvience to us, it was just another adventure.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just book it.In Tanzania & Zaanzibar you get a better exchange rate for your dollar with larger notes ($100 and $50) then with smaller ones ($20, $10, $5). Is only a few tens of Tanzanian shillings but it will add up. At Amaan Bungalows you can take cash out on your cash card from the reception but at the US dollar exchange rate.In Stone town, Zanzibar, if you like a curry recommend going for a meal at The Silk Route. At Amaan Bungalows - you have to try the Steak and lobster and also the Hakuna Matata cocktail.But beware of the banana beer - you've tasted better. Is not to everyone taste ;)

Reviewed November 2011

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

An adventure indeed! The wildlife viewing is incredible, from big cats to birds. The cultural side to the trip is extremely interesting when visiting the masai’s. There is so much to do and see on this trip and don’t expect your 8 hours kip every night, but you have Zanzibar at the end, where you can relax on white sandy beaches overlooking the crystal blue sea.

Most Inspirational Moment

There isn't just one inspirational moment. The balloon safari was magical and how many people can say they had champagne in the Serengeti! Camping in the wild is a fantastic experience. We had a small herd of zebra and some elephant wander past us in our campsite in the Ngorongo as we were around the campfire! I also couldn't believe how close we got to the big cats on some of the safari's and you're bound to see lions fairly close up on this trip. And what can I say about Zanzibar but...paradise! Well, the last 2 days in the north are. Stone town is very interesting, especially the spice tour. You can also do a lot of shopping here and as they say....'it's free to look'!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Absolutely amazing! They put 110% effort into this trip and made us feel safe, whilst having the trip of a lifetime. I have written in to Exodus saying how good they were. We did have a slight mishap with the truck radiator half way through. They were that good, that 2 of them stayed with it to fix it through a sandstorm, while the other organised transport to the next place and we were only 15 mins behind schedule.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just book it!!

Reviewed October 2011

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

We had a fabulous time. The leader was very knowledgeable and the cook was also helpful and friendly. The truck was great and the group of travellers we went with were all very nice and interesting people, and we all got on really well together, which was great and added to our enjoyment of the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

It was great to be whizzed ioff immediately on arrival, and coming inclose contact with the 'big five' was just amazing! We have some fab photographs.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was lovely, very helpful and knew a lot of stuff about everything really!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just that the matresses that were provided were brilliant so you don't need to bring your own. There was also some confusion on what sort of bag to take as that was not clear from the notes. In the end (after checking with the office) we took a soft 55l (my boyfriend) and 70l (me) bag with wheels and that was fine. We also had a small rucksack each which we really needed.

Reviewed September 2011

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

Wonderful trip- trip of a lifetime. Our group worked well together, despite a wide range of ages( 16 – 60).The participatory aspect made one feel one was contributing to the experience.

Most Inspirational Moment

So many of different kinds! Seeing the lepoard in its tree with its kill, an antelope, on the next branch. A cheetah trotting across the plains. Lions with their coats stained red from a recent kill. The colours of the birds. Visiting a medical clinic offering free health care to the local Masai

Thoughts on Group Leader

Chris was superb - extremely knowledgeable and very ready to share his knowledge with all of us. Equally willing to help us spot birds. A wonderful sense of humour shared by all 3 staff - especially when the hyena ran off with the bin!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Head torch is essential. The sleeping mats provided were exceptional - we had taken extra air beds but never needed them. Heed the warnings about cold nights - they are cold! remember it can rain! Hot showers do not always materialise.

Reviewed August 2011

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

The trip was as good as expected from the description except for some long, rough days travelling, arriving at some destinations too late to explore. The scenery and people of East Africa were fantastic. The final few days of R&R on Zanzibar were welcome.

Most Inspirational Moment

The game drives in all parks were exceptional, particularly a personal game drive in the Serengeti (whilst the remainder of the party were ballooning) spotting a hyena and jackal tug-of-war with an unfortunate young buffalo, just killed by the hyena, just 20m from the truck. The bird life was amazing, a personal bird guide is required to identify them all, although Often, the driver, made a good attempt. I made good use of the local motorbike gatherings, hopping on the back for a lightening photographic tour of some of the towns in exchange for the cost of a gallon of fuel.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Emius was friendly, helpful, very informative and a good conversationalist, offering the right advice at the appropriate time. He was ably joined by Often who had a good knowledge of the bird life and Leo, a master cook, both of whom were resourceful, friendly and informative.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Unlike Namibia, where I have also travelled with Exodus, the non-metalled roads can be extremely rough. There are a few long days travelling (10-12 hours) on these very rough roads where the priority was to get to the destination rather than sample the route. I would have liked more scenery to explore on foot during the long travelling days.The Zanzibar dolphin excursion is one to be avoided. What is not explained on arrival at the hotel is that the sea is invarably rough (a 4 or 5 ft swell on the day) the dolphins elusive and swimming with them impossible in those conditions, had we seen any. More importantly, there were no lifejackets in the small wooden boat which went at least a mile offshore. This was a waste of a 6 hour trip.

Reviewed August 2011

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

Early to bed and early to rise in between you’ll sleep in a tent you’ll grow to despise! The rewards are breathtaking vistas and a true safari experience with an abundance of wildlife you won’t get back home. Fantastic!

Most Inspirational Moment

Descending into the Ngorongoro crater was like entering a lost world. From the top you would think it was a vast empty space. When are on the crater floor you'll be astounded by how many animals actually live together in this caldera. The variety of species was also revealing and a good set of binoculars came in very handy as well as a decent zoom on the camera.We had a visit from some elephants drinking for the camp water supply - that caused quite a stir.The Serengetti balloon ride was as expensive as it was surreal. This was part of what we went for and it will stay in our memories for ever. We had mixed reports before we left but I can honestly say it was the best balloon ride I've been on and the cooked breakfast with champagne (Cava) was a good way to start the day.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Emias was amazing. Extremely well organised and always provided just enough information so would not forget and yet still be informed. Nothing was too much trouble for him and his knowledge of wildlife was encyclopedic. His driving was excellent on some difficult roads and thankfully he was the only one who stayed awake for the full journey which is a long way.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take some old gardening gloves for putting up the tent and taking it down. The metal hooks are annoying and make your fingers sore after a few days. You'll be doing this in the dark on some days so take a good head torch too. There are some very early morning starts but it is worth it so you get to your next camp site in the light and you get the best spot. You can always catch up wtih your sleep on the truck. There will be long periods of travelling in the truck so be prepared with some personal entertainment or a pillow. If you are tempted by the Dolphin Trip on Zanzibar please INSIST on having a life jacket before you get on the boat. We had none and the sea was rough to the point we asked to be taken back ashore. We complained to no avail.The Kilimanjaro walk is well worth the effort. It is NOT EASY bearing in mind the teraine, altitude and heat so some fitness is required and take plenty of water. Remember 'pole-pole' - take it slow.

Reviewed February 2011

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

This was a birthay present to myself, that surpassed my expectations!!!

Most Inspirational Moment

I was truely over awed when i came up close with 2 big elephants drinking water round the back of the camp site we were staying at! I think it must be the most surreal experience of my life. Mind you, seeing the beautiful Indian Ocean from our balcony room in Zanzibar was also magnificent.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Oh my Godaness!! Linda was fantastic, totally my kind of woman, she really helped to make the trip the sensational experience that it was.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I was a complete novice to this holiday, and so read all the reviews before I went, which were all helpful. However I would add, that i wish I had taken a pair of binoculars with me, I am looking to buy a pair before my next trip, and I will certainly be booking more trips in the future :-)

Reviewed February 2011

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

Great holiday, nice mix of game drives, culture & relaxing by the beach.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Ngorongoro Crater is a must see. Stunning national park with lots of game. Zanzibar is also well worth a visit. Amazing beaches & lots of interesting things in and around Stone Town. Going on a spice tour is highly recommended. Camping in the middle of the Serengeti was also a unique experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Linda, Emias & Leo were great and really looked after us. Linda especially was very experienced, knowledgeable and took everything in her stride when things went a bit wrong. One of the best crews I have travelled with.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for some early starts, cold nights & long drives as the roads are not great. You also do not need to bring a sleeping mat as these are provided.

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