Extraordinary Africa Arvostelua 

We had a fantastic safari with Extraordinary Africa and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a trip to Tanzania.

From the outset, Alex was excellent. She really listened to what we wanted from the trip, gave clear and helpful advice on the best itinerary, and was very responsive throughout the planning process. We felt confident that the trip had been tailored to us.

North Serengeti was the absolute highlight, with spectacular wildlife, the migration and a wonderful atmosphere at camp. Hearing a lion outside our hut in the middle of the night in Central Serengeti was another unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire were also fantastic.

Nomad, who provided our on-the-ground support and guide, were great. Our guide (Manuu) was extremely professional, knowledgeable, respectful of the wildlife and great fun to spend time with. The camps and their staff were welcoming, and we particularly loved the friendly, relaxed atmosphere in North Serengeti.

Overall, it was an incredible experience with so many memories we'll treasure. Alex did a great job of understanding what we wanted and putting together a trip that delivered, while Nomad helped make the safari itself so memorable. We'd happily recommend Extraordinary Africa.

We had the most incredible honeymoon with Extraordinary Africa and couldn’t recommend them highly enough. Alex was fantastic from start to finish and made the whole process of planning our trip so easy and stress-free.

Our honeymoon took us to Kenya for an amazing safari, followed by Zanzibar, where we stayed at Pongwe Beach and then spent our final night in Stone Town. Every part of the itinerary was perfect, and we loved how each destination offered something completely different. The safari was an unforgettable experience, followed by the perfect amount of relaxation on the beach, with Stone Town being a lovely way to finish the trip.

Everything was so well organised, from the accommodation and transfers to the flights and arrangements along the way. Everything ran incredibly smoothly, which meant we could completely switch off and enjoy our honeymoon without having to worry about a thing.

Alex was also brilliant at helping us plan a trip that felt really special and suited exactly what we wanted from our honeymoon. We genuinely couldn’t fault a thing. It was the perfect honeymoon and we came home with so many amazing memories. Thank you so much to Alex and the whole Extraordinary Africa team!

Extraordinary Africa was recommended to us by friends who had travelled twice with the company on safaris and as soon as we spoke to Alex we could tell we were in good hands. We already had a fair idea of what we wanted from our trip to Zimbabwe and Botswana; where we wanted to go, what we wanted to see and what we hoped to experience. Alex pulled all our plans, flights, accommodation together and added her own advice and suggestions. Her help with flights was particularly important to us when the airline changed the timings and we had to change our booking. She really took the stress out of the situation. Communication was fantastic: emails, phone calls, paperwork and a fantastic app which we were able to access throughout our trip and which kept us up-to-date with flights schedules, local information etc.
We started our holiday in Victoria Falls which, thanks to an extra extraordinary amount of rainfall this year, were in full flood. Whilst we were there, we opted to take a helicopter flight over the falls as well, and that, too, was an experience I would recommend. We stayed at the lovely Batonka Guest Lodge where the staff were friendly, efficient and helpful and our three nights there also gave us time for a sunset cruise on the Zambezi river and a chance to see something of the shops, markets and restaurants of Victoria Falls town itself.
We then moved onto Chobe National Park, staying at Muchenje Safari Lodge. Situated near the Western gate to the park it made for easy and less crowded access to the park and we were surprised by how few other trucks we saw on our game drives. The guides were friendly, experienced and knowledgeable and we loved the atmosphere back at the lodge, meeting other tourists from all over the world and sharing stories of our game drives and other travels. This was true of all the lodges we stayed at.
We moved onto Mma Dinare Lodge in the Okavango Delta where our four night stay seemed more like two weeks, given the number of animal encounters we were lucky enough to experience. We soon got used to the early morning starts and our guide Edwin and his tracker, Sam, were patient (with us and the animals) , good-humoured and knowledgeable and gave us the most fantastic safari experience we could have hoped for. Mma Dinare is in a private concession with only two lodges, which meant that there were never more than three trucks at one sighting, other trucks (not more than three) waiting for their turn to get close to the animals. The big cats, lions, cheetahs and leopards, were so used to the trucks that we were able to sit and watch them (and of course take photographs and videos) for as long as we wanted. A memorable experience. Being in a private concession meant that we were also able to go off-road on occasion, which enabled us to follow a pack of wild dogs and to stay out after sunset when (after a welcome sundowner drink in a fantastically picturesque setting) we also got to see some of the nocturnal animals in the area, for example, civet cats and bat-eared foxes, and to follow the big cats when they started their nighttime hunting.
Our last stay was at the recently renovated Xugana Island Lodge, a water-based camp in the heart of the Delta and possibly the most luxurious of the camps we stayed at. Our two nights there were intended to be a gentle finale to our holiday, and we certainly enjoyed the beautiful, relaxing mokoro ride and the relaxing boat safari around the channels and lagoons near the camp, watching fantastic birds, hippopotamuses and one very large and fortunately sleepy crocodile. What we didn’t expect was our encounter, on a walking safari, with two male lions!
It was possibly the highlight of our trip.
I know that animal sightings are never guaranteed on a safari and that we were incredibly fortunate to see so many birds and animals on our trip, but Alex at Extraordinary Africa and her colleagues on the ground played a huge part in bringing everything together for us.

From the 1st conversation I had with Alex, she listened carefully to what we wanted to do, made good suggestions and tweaked the itinerary several times to accommodate changing numbers in our group and our budget.
Alex was available throughout the trip to help. Fortunately we only needed to contact her once when we came close to missing our connection to Kigali.
The trip was very well organised, and all the local logistics worked seamlessly.
All her recommendations were valuable & appreciated:
• The itinerary and length of time in each place
• Staying in the parks to maximise our experiences
• Getting quality guides particularly in Tanzania
Our guide in Rwanda, Nuuru was helpful, courteous and very knowledgeable about his country. Always on time to meet us with a ready smile on his face. He went over and above- took us to airport early in morning to get our delayed luggage, ensured that we were assigned an easy gorilla trek and a friendly gorilla family so that everyone in our group was able to see and enjoy their time with the gorillas.
In Tanzania we were so lucky to have Gabriel Mushi from Nomad Tanzania as our guide for the safari through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire parks and conservation areas. Gabriel is a world class guide, extremely knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. He is also a very safe driver (an important consideration when you see some of the other driving).
We had the time and, Gabriel showed us the value of being patient, to watch animal behaviours and be rewarded with some amazing animal experiences every day. Gabriel encouraged us to start early to experience areas with fewer people and more animal activity. Without him. there were so many things we wouldn’t have seen or experienced. He was always early, immaculately dressed and has a wicked sense of humour.
When one of our group required medical attention, Gabriel came early in the morning, cleaned and dressed the wound, drove us to a clinic and ensured the person got the necessary medical help. Fortunately, it was not serious. When we parted, it was like saying goodbye to a good friend.
If you would like to have an amazing trip to see the gorillas in Rwanda and a Tanzanian safari, we highly recommend Alex.

We took our time to prepare this trip very well and started looking for a travel agency more than 18 months before departure. We contacted some agents but felt good when talking to Alex from Extraordinary Africa. Her experience in Tanzania helped puzzle our journey together and select the right lodges. Alex arranged it all in the background; we are sure this took some time and work. Upon departure in Arusha, our guide from Nomad was there on time. Again, Alex did a lot of work in the background to ensure Nomad was well prepared for us. This trip went without a glitch; every second was well worth it. We saw amazing crossings and had wonderful close encounters. For example, we will never forget the hundreds of wildebeests that passed us within 50 meters when we had breakfast close to the Mara River (crossing point zero). The guide makes all the difference here; his experience brought us to many crossings where we were almost alone. Truly an experience. Again, Alex made the difference, as Tanzania is not so easy to travel around. We are quite seasoned travelers, but we do not advise self-driving here. Instead, invest in Alex, and you will enjoy it daily in Tanzania. Note: We also saw a lot of cheap cowboy organizations racing from one site to another. Do not do that. Trust Alex and you will not regret it. Not a second.

Alex is extremely knowledgeable about Africa and where to go on safari. Alex asked what our goals were and how counties differed. We chose Kenya. With her guidance, we went to 3 camps: Tortillis in Amboselli for the giant tuskers, Lewa Safari Camp in Lewa to insurer rhinos, and Kicheche Bush Camp in the Masai Mara for the big cats.Each was excellent as well as being located in a private conservancy, so we had excellent wildlife experiences without crowds. We saw every animal experience we wanted. The logistics and transfers between camps and in Nairobi were perfect. Plus, she got us into the Giraffe Manor which the large travel companies could not. And the Karen Blixen and elephant orphanage were memorable stops in Nairobi. 5 stars+ for Alex and Extraordinary Africa!

Our trip with Extraordinary Africa was unforgettable. From the moment we started planning, I felt completely taken care of. Alex catered a perfect and personal itinerary for us based on our top bucket list locations, budget, and time-frame. The itinerary of Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Masai Mara was planned with so much care and attention to detail. I was so impressed with Alex's knowledge of the continent and each location we visited. My biggest goal of the trip was to see the wildebeest migration, and I assumed that meant I'd need to go to Masai Mara in August (when the river crossings happen). Alex assured me that going to Serengeti in June gave me just as good a chance to see it, at a much lower price and with way less crowds, and I'm glad we followed her advice because we got to experience thousands of wildebeests all to ourselves.
Each accommodation she suggested was also perfect. Lion's Paw in Ngorongoro was as close to the crater as possible, so we were one of the first cars there in the morning! Lahia Tented Lodge was in western Serengeti, where the migration was at that time of year.

Every destination felt perfectly timed and balanced; every new stop on our trip felt like the perfect time to go there and the transitions between them were smooth and stress-free. All the provided prep materials we received ahead of time made a big trip like this feel unintimidating. I felt so confident and excited going into it, and once we were there, I always felt safe and supported.

If you’re looking for a trip that’s not only beautifully curated but also deeply personal, I can’t recommend Extraordinary Africa enough. It lives up to its name in every way.

A trip of lifetime for our honeymoon made easy by Extraordinary Africa.

Alex was fantastic, building our bespoke holiday with ease and to our taste. She has excellent knowledge of Africa as you would expect, but to be able to create something so amazing just for us is a real skill and you can tell she has a passion both for her work, and Africa.

Before we left we were sent a professionally produced pack-up of information for each country we visited, paper copies of tickets and visa information as well has handy tips, a description of where we were going and how, and recommendations for restaurants, sights and more. A wonderful keep sale delightfully presented in a leather wallet. We were also given access to an app with all the information (including live weather) that was super convenient when on the trip.

Our three week trip involved stays in Cape Town and Franschhoek in South Africa, safari in Botswana at the incredible Camp Xakanaxa, the Victoria Falls and Vilankulo in Mozambique for some beach front sun.

Everything from the flights, road transfers, safari light aircraft, and other bookings were all taken care of and made getting around simple, and in many ways, a joy. All of our accommodation was lovely and relaxing with a real homely feel.

All of Alex’s recommendations were of high quality, providing personalised and unforgettable experiences.

I’d recommend Extraordinary Africa to anyone. Careful and experienced hands for your once in a lifetime experiences…

My entire life I have dreamed of experiencing an African safari.
Prior to connecting with Alex, I had spoken with 4 other travel companies. When Alex and I connected, she asked many important questions, then I explained what I really wanted this trip to be. When I received the different itineraries, I was so impressed with how well she had listened.
This was truly a bespoke trip, planned to perfection. From the moment I arrived in Kenya, until the moment I left I was so well cared for, the entire trip was seamless. I quite literally HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE !
Many thanks to you Alex, for helping make my dream come true.

We have nothing but praise for Extraordinary Africa and the bottom line of this review is that we highly recommend the company. I spent ages looking for the right company and I can honestly say that if you are doing the same, you can stop looking and trust Alex and her team to handle your arrangements. From the initial contact with her, she was professional, friendly, super attentive to our needs, and full of fantastic advice. She listened carefully to what we (2 adults and a 13 year old) wanted and she helped us to chose what was right for our budget and expectations of what a safari would be. She was always honest about the prices provided and the types of accommodations available and she spent a lot of time helping us to get every bit right, from flights to accommodations to extras like ballooning. While Alex wanted everything to be perfect for us, it is probably the best measure of a company to know how they perform when things go a bit wrong and in this respect Extraordinary Africa is a company you can trust to take care of you if things don't end up going according to plan. When we arrived in Africa, the Tanzanian tour operator (Asilia) very apologetically broke the bad news to us that our private driver was sick (nobody's fault, just one of those unfortunate things) and that our itinerary would have to be changed. It was peak season and another private driver wouldn't be free until the final third of our planned safari. The Asilia rep very quickly pulled out all the stops to get us on safari to the places we had planned. They informed Alex that changes were needed and both Asilia and Alex worked extra hard for us. We were upgraded (at no extra cost) to a flying safari to get us to our first two camps and we switched to using the camp drivers in private vehicles until Asilia had a free driver to complete the final third of the safari. Our planned accommodation at Ngorongoro had no drivers spare, so Asilia also upgraded us to the 5* Melia Ngorongoro Lodge. All of this was done in a matter of hours while we relaxed, watching the monkeys play in the lush grounds at Rivertrees. Our safari ran smoothly and we were treated like VIPs for the rest of our time in Tanzania. We have so many special memories and this is largely because of how brilliant Extraordinary Africa and Asilia were with their fast action, generous upgrades, and genuine customer care when things didn't go exactly to plan. Africa is an incredible continent and if you travel with an open mind and a company you can trust you will have a great time. We cannot recommend Extraordinary Africa highly enough.

I would recommend Alex to anyone considering a safari in Africa. Before planning our adventure, she interviewed me, asking about my family's "travel style" and she immediately understood what type of safari would be best for us. She expertly advised on which parks to go to, and gave us great options for lodges. The trip was absolutely flawless, and she was incredibly responsive when we had a question during the trip itself. We could not be happier.

We cant fault this company. My wife and I used Alex (and her team) to organise our honeymoon to Mauritius and Kenya and we were simply blown away by how well planned and executed it was. Alex listened to what we wanted, offered advice and suggested options. When we were happy with our choices, the transaction was painless and easy. We then got sent a full list of all the necessary documents/visas etc and she kept in touch at regular intervals to make sure we hadn’t forgotten anything.

On the trip, everything was pre arranged for us…we didn’t have to think about anything, which made the whole experience all the mire special.

In our opinion, the level of service you get with an independent company such as EA is far better than you'd get with any of the large corporations.

We will be using their services again and recommending to all our friends and family.

This was a much needed holiday for my son and myself after my husband had died. I was very anxious that all should go well under the circumstances. I needn't have worried. Alex organised the most fabulous holiday for us, with every detail catered for, keeping us informed of the itinerary plans, anticipating questions that I might have needed answers to, and instilling me with the utmost confidence, from her own personal experience of the camps, that we would have a really great time. And we certainly did. She was at the end of the phone, in case we needed her and followed up after we had returned home for feedback on our time away. Communication was excellent and reassuring. Accommodation in the camps was luxurious. Food was worthy of a Michelin star. Our holiday was a resounding success. Thank you so much Alex.

Alexandra from Extraordinary Africa arranged a fantastic and truly memorable trip for my husband and I to Kenya in February. She spent a great deal of time and effort ascertaining exactly what we were looking for and delivered it perfectly. Every transfer/flight/lodge worked perfectly, totally eliminating the stress often involved with travelling. We visited three separate lodges in Amboseli, Mara North and Diani Beach and each were wonderful and suited us perfectly. We are experienced safari goers but this was one of our absolutely favourite trips. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the company and advise you to entrust your plans with Extraordinary Africa.

My wife and I worked with Alex to plan our honeymoon to Rwanda and Kenya. I cannot say enough superlatives about our experience! Alex gave such an incredible level of detail and care to really make sure the trip was exactly how we wanted it. When we reached out to her we didn't even know where in Africa we wanted to travel and only had vague ideas of what we wanted to do. She gave us so much information and helped tailor the perfect itinerary for us. There are a lot of travel agents around, so having that personal touch makes such a difference!

Alex was recommended to us from a friend and in turn we are recommending her to our friends! Alex will make sure you have the trip of a lifetime.

I just returned from a two week holiday in South Africa and I can't say enough good things about my experience booking the trip with Alexandra (Alex) from Extraordinary Africa. She made every effort to understand the type of experience my family and I were looking for (Cape Town, Safari, Johannesburg, etc.). She took care of every detail from high end hotel bookings, flights, hotel transfers, Safari Lodge recommendations, tours and restaurants. Alex has an exceptional understanding of the Africa tourism industry and recommended experiences that made this one of the best family vacations we've been on.

Alex was recommended to us by friends who enjoy high end travel adventures. I would happily recommend her to anyone who is interested in booking a vacation in Africa. Absolutely no reason to guess where to go when you have a market expert like Alex in your corner!

Alex advised on and organised our honeymoon to South Africa. You couldn't be in better hands. The whole holiday was flawless. Alex listened to my vague brief, outlined various wonderful options, was deftless in her handling of my many questions, and gave detailed info on what to expect. Once an intinerary was decided, Alex organised the whole holiday from start to finish and was a great communicator; prepped us on what we needed, checked in regularly and made sure everything went well. I cannot imagine how it could be done better. Recommended.