Deeper Africa exceeded all expectations planning this trip! From our first phone call all of our questions were answered so quickly. the headache of VISAs were all taken away so helpful, during the actual trip, they were communicative, informative and helpful (thank you to the whole office team at Deeper Africa!). Our flight was delayed in Nirobi by 5 or 6 hours and when I emailed to inform Deeper Africa I got a call back within minutes letting me know we have nothing to worry about. Our guide in Tanzania, Baraka, was AMAZING. Baraka is extremely knowledgeable with the animals and plants, he made sure while stopping for us to have the best view of the animals were were not disturbing them in their natural habitat. The camps Deeper Africa picked for us were all great, the staff and people in Tanzania were all so warm and great! Deeper Africa made it so we did not have to worry about anything during our trip! Everything from a tipping guideline to what we should pack and not pack were so helpful. Each of us only had a carryon for 18 days plus our camera bags, made getting through airports so much easier. The 4 days in Kenya was also very nice, Bernard, our quiet mellow Maasi guide gave us so many surprise moments and wonder wildlife views. We are already talking about our next trip and it would definitely be with Deeper Africa and we are going to request Baraka to guide us in Tanzania again.

We had the trip of a lifetime in Tanzania! It was just spectacular to see so many amazing animals in their habitat, to be able to really observe them, often quite close up. Deeper Africa organized everything beautifully and got us an excellent guide who took us to the best spots and was a pleasure to be with. We loved staying in the tented camps and the food was so good! We had an absolutely wonderful time.

Deeper Africa put together an amazing experience for us. From the front end to the actual trip, they were communicative, informative and helpful (thank you Karen, Jackie and Kristy!). Deeper Africa staff were waiting to pick us up from every flight and were very welcoming. Our guide in Tanzania, Baraka, was outstanding. Baraka was able to identify every animal and bird that we saw, he was respectful of animals when stopping to view them, chose the best viewing spots, is a good safe driver and great person. The Hamerkop hotel was a nice stopover after arriving in Kilimanjaro. We enjoyed all of the camps we stayed at. In particular, Olkeri Camp in Tarangire National Park stood out (great staff, food, service and the best tent). It was nice not having to worry about logistics during the trip. Deeper Africa took care of everything. We only had a few days in Kenya, but our guide Bernard provided many wow moments for us - we saw cheetahs, lions, jackals, spotted hyenas and rhinos.

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 planned our trip to Tanzania and Uganda. Wow--every detail was perfect. The customer service was outstanding and both guides, Ammi and Abiaz, were exceptional. Their knowledge of all, including flora, fauna, geography, history, you name it, surpassed our highest expectations. We now consider them members of our family. All accommodations were first rate and we felt safe at all times. We can't imagine a better experience could be had. The Deeper Africa staff were first rate on our preparations and their suggestions were excellent. What more can we say? We would recommend their services without hesitation.