Allure African Safaris
Allure African Safaris
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Multi-day ToursHiking & Camping ToursNature & Wildlife ToursDay Trips
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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ALLURE AFRICAN Safari Tours has long set the standard for excellence in wildlife and cultural expeditions and is one of the first outfits to officially offer ecotourism-based tours. Based in Arusha, Tanzania (the “safari capital of East Africa”), we are dedicated to providing global travelers with distinctive, environmentally-friendly excursions into the familiar and not-so-familiar safari parks, villages, mountains, and beaches of Tanzania and Kenya. East Africa is one of the most ecologically, zoologically, anthropologically, and culturally diverse regions on the African continent. Allure African Safari Tours strives to combine our deep knowledge of wildlife and culture, with the unmatched splendor of the landscape and history of our continent to provide an unparalleled and unforgettable experience for our guests. Allure African Safaris is owned and operated by John Exaudi. John is a registered, degree guide holder with a specialty in East African flora and fauna, an unprecedented
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Marlene H
Berikon, Switzerland40 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
John is an incredible and attentive guide with a huge knowlege. Thanks to his amazing feeling for animals, we often were alone on a sight.
He took care of each individual wish and tried to create the best experiences for each one of us. We had a very intensive exchange when planning the trip to Tansania and the communication was always easy and response very prompt.
John became a friend during planning and especially during our travels wirh him and we miss his happy and positive manner
We can hearthly recommend John and Allure Travels to everybody.
He took care of each individual wish and tried to create the best experiences for each one of us. We had a very intensive exchange when planning the trip to Tansania and the communication was always easy and response very prompt.
John became a friend during planning and especially during our travels wirh him and we miss his happy and positive manner
We can hearthly recommend John and Allure Travels to everybody.
Written September 20, 2022
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Laura C
Flagstaff, AZ8 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
My sister and I spent a week in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area with John Exaudi, owner and operator of Allure African Safaris. John is a brilliant guide, and led us on an unforgettable journey through three distinct and beautiful wildlife parks of Tanzania. Every day was a new adventure, as John is truly an "animal whisperer." We ate a delicious box lunch in his well outfitted truck, while silently observing two lionesses nurse their 8 tiny cubs. John spotted a leopardess up in a tree, and then pointed out her baby cub hiding in the grass below. A cheetah mother and son pair lounged under a tree while we gazed in quiet awe. Other tour groups buzzed by with a few camera clicks of a couple older cubs with their mothers...we stayed long enough to watch five more cubs emerge from the tall grass and practice stalking the wildebeest. He booked us in a variety of lodges and tent camps, each one with a unique character and charm. We knew from overhearing the other guests that we were on a truly magical journey with an especially gifted tour guide. John is intuitive, patient, and respectful---and always maintains a perfect balance of friendliness and professionalism. We enjoyed his stories, appreciated his knowledge, depended on his expertise, and loved his warm spirit. I highly recommend you go on safari, and that you do so with Allure African Safaris and John Exaudi!
Written May 28, 2018
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Karin M
1 contribution
Jul 2017 • Family
We have just returned from an unforgettable safari organized by Allure African Safaris LTD.
During 8 days, John, our guide and the owner of Allure African Safaris, took us on a fantastic journey through the Tarangeti, Lake Manyara and Serengeti parks. We lost count of the number of lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos we saw, in so many different settings. (We even saw the very rare and shy Rhino one day, although from a good distance). But we didn't loose count of the much rarer cheetahs (18) and leopards (5) that John led us to, some of them hunting, some of them eating their prey right in front of our eyes. John was an outstanding guide. In the Serengeti he took us off the main roads (where the safari vehicles are many) into landscape in which we were entirely alone. One day we drove for 6 hours without seeing another vehicle – in peak tourist season! (August) – instead we saw hunting lions (among many other animals). We were all alone in this incredible landscape - it was truly special. In Lake Manyara we saw thousands of pelikans and flamingos, at one point stirred into the air but big herds of wilderbeests. So the bottom line is that we can recommend Allure African Safari to anybody. John is an extremely experienced guide and a great person with a real sense of humor, which is important when you spent 8-10 hours together in a jeep day after day. We organized our trip directly with Allure African Safari; in fact John organized it for us after a few exchanges of what we would like to do. We stayed in very comfortable lodges
both inside and outside the parks. Allure African Safari is a small company in which one can have 100 % confidence – but plan in good time if your want to make sure John is your guide.
We are going back for sure.
During 8 days, John, our guide and the owner of Allure African Safaris, took us on a fantastic journey through the Tarangeti, Lake Manyara and Serengeti parks. We lost count of the number of lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos we saw, in so many different settings. (We even saw the very rare and shy Rhino one day, although from a good distance). But we didn't loose count of the much rarer cheetahs (18) and leopards (5) that John led us to, some of them hunting, some of them eating their prey right in front of our eyes. John was an outstanding guide. In the Serengeti he took us off the main roads (where the safari vehicles are many) into landscape in which we were entirely alone. One day we drove for 6 hours without seeing another vehicle – in peak tourist season! (August) – instead we saw hunting lions (among many other animals). We were all alone in this incredible landscape - it was truly special. In Lake Manyara we saw thousands of pelikans and flamingos, at one point stirred into the air but big herds of wilderbeests. So the bottom line is that we can recommend Allure African Safari to anybody. John is an extremely experienced guide and a great person with a real sense of humor, which is important when you spent 8-10 hours together in a jeep day after day. We organized our trip directly with Allure African Safari; in fact John organized it for us after a few exchanges of what we would like to do. We stayed in very comfortable lodges
both inside and outside the parks. Allure African Safari is a small company in which one can have 100 % confidence – but plan in good time if your want to make sure John is your guide.
We are going back for sure.
Written August 19, 2017
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Clara K
5 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
John, our guide took us on an epic journey through several national parks and conservation areas in Tanzania. We saw so many animals, learned a lot and have the best time. John is a naturalist and has a ton of knowledge on just about everything. For an authentic, amazing African experience this is the way to go.
Written July 10, 2017
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JottieB
Philadelphia, PA145 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! It was more than a trip- it was a feeling. John was so knowledgable and kind. We embarked on a week adventure from Arusha to Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater then Serengeti before departing John to fly to Zanzibar. John made us feel comfortable, protected, and completely immersed in the beauty of Tanzania. Up close and personal with nature and wildlife, he was full of knowledge and answered all of our questions along the way. We were traveling with our 4 daughters ages 9 months, 3, 5, and 9 years old... brave traveling on safari with young children? Maybe. But with John, we never doubted the experience for a second. He allowed us to go at our own pace and guided us to the perfect locations. We left feeling as though John is and always will be a member of our family. We hope to return again one day and will spread the word that Allure African Safaris is the ONLY option for a Tanzania safari experience. Asante Sana John!!
Written January 20, 2025
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Lina Y
2 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
We had an excellent climb up Mt Meru.
Stanley, our guide was extremely supportive..... confident that we would be able to reach the summit. It was not an easy climb for my husband and I, both in our 60's, but our guide Stanley, with the help of the porters and cook made it a wonderful, memorable experience! I would highly recommend Allure travel and John's staff for any travels throughout Tanzania.
Stanley, our guide was extremely supportive..... confident that we would be able to reach the summit. It was not an easy climb for my husband and I, both in our 60's, but our guide Stanley, with the help of the porters and cook made it a wonderful, memorable experience! I would highly recommend Allure travel and John's staff for any travels throughout Tanzania.
Written December 2, 2019
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Lina! We highly appreciate for your review. Asante sana.
Written December 3, 2019
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marklewis26
Baltimore, MD3 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
John was our safari guide and provide excellent support throughout the safari to make it a memorable experience. John was an superior guide and knew how to find a wide variety of animals and provide detailed information on the wildlife. We did two nights of tent camping (glamping) and had very nice accommodations (Domel). Overall would highly recommend Allure Safaris and John. The adventure of a lifetime and with the attention to detail John provided was a rousing success.
Written July 13, 2019
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Thank you very much Mark Lewis for your appreciation of the Safari you did through Allure African Safaris with your family in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, Please, keep being our Ambassador wherever you're
Written July 14, 2019
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Jack
3 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
This was my first safari experience and it totally exceeded my expectations!
John was a friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled guide. He got us up close to every animal I wanted to see (and some I had never even heard of). He was quick with an animal fact and a joke every time we stopped and I always felt safe in his vehicle.
I'm sure every safari company will make sure you see some animals, but there was something special about riding with John. We would often find ourselves alone, the only group watching amazing sights (a sleeping family of Lions, a mother Cheetah with her cubs, a female lion stalking her Zebra prey) before a bunch of other safari vehicles would arrive minutes later, jockeying for position. With John we were always the first to see with the best view.
Thanks John!
John was a friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled guide. He got us up close to every animal I wanted to see (and some I had never even heard of). He was quick with an animal fact and a joke every time we stopped and I always felt safe in his vehicle.
I'm sure every safari company will make sure you see some animals, but there was something special about riding with John. We would often find ourselves alone, the only group watching amazing sights (a sleeping family of Lions, a mother Cheetah with her cubs, a female lion stalking her Zebra prey) before a bunch of other safari vehicles would arrive minutes later, jockeying for position. With John we were always the first to see with the best view.
Thanks John!
Written July 13, 2019
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Thanks to you Jack, we appreciate your review for our Allure African Safari Company
Written July 14, 2019
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colleen
Baltimore, MD9 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
We recently returned from an incredible safari with John of Allure African safaris! John is a walking encyclopedia of animal, bird and plant knowledge. He took great care of us during our 4 day trip to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. We saw lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, baboons, Cape buffalos and so much more! He answered my endless questions and is an excellent driver and guide. I always felt safe. We were a party of 6 and the safari vehicle was comfortable for all of us and all our stuff. John is everything you would want - and more - in a safari guide. Highly recommend!!
Written July 13, 2019
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Thank you very much Colleen for your appriciation
Written July 14, 2019
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Delaney
3 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
Our safari with John of Allure African Safaris was amazing! John is very knowledgeable about all the wildlife and their behaviors as well as Serengeti National Park where we visited. He is friendly and warm and also professional, and speaks great English! Allure African Safaris was such an amazing company to travel with because all reservations were taken care of, exceeded expectations, and were affordable. What a trip! Thanks to John, we saw all of the "big five" animals, and had some truly breathtaking encounters, like when John took us to see a sleeping family of lions that was tucked away in the grass; he goes above and beyond to make sure his customers have a once-in-a-lifetime safari. Thank you Allure African Safaris!
Written July 8, 2019
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Many Thanks for a supporting on over the best review for Allure African Safaris Ltd.
Written July 14, 2019
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