Bush lunch in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Tazama Africa Holidays
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- AMREF, Eco Tourism & Tour Operators Society of Kenya
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Randy A | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 3-Day Maasai Mara Adventure!
I am so thankful to Tazama Africa Holidays and my guide Gedion for an unforgettable safari experience! It was my first ever safari and I was privileged to see an abundance of animals, despite visiting during the off-season. I was very impressed with Gedion's eagle-eye vision as well as his driving abilities. He could spot rare, elusive wildlife from impossibly far distances and negotiate the muddiest of terrain with relative ease. I highly recommend choosing the Land Cruiser over the safari minivan. It costs a bit more, but is well worth the upgrade!
Email Zol | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime
This trip has been one of a lifetime. I hear this phrase being said, and always wondered which trip would be mine.
I have travelled to many places around the world, but travelling to Kenya was something magical.
However, nothing about Kenya would have been the same without Anthony, the CEO of Tazama - who personally took me on a week long adventure through the Masai Mara, into Nakuru, Amboseli and Tsavo.
Anthony had so much knowledge to share, but also used his years of experience to tailor a trip specifically to myself and my needs. What’s most astonishing, is that Tazama was by far the cheapest quotation I received. That being said, the experience felt like I had spent a fortune.
I have seen animals straight from David Attenborough’s BBC show! From lions, leopards, giraffes, elephants, foxes, hippos and many many more - all in their natural habitat which was so refreshing. I also visited many different beautiful camps, with such a vast range of people, from all over the world. Everyone was so welcoming, polite and respectful - as a solo traveller, this was a concern but I had nothing to fear.
Travelling in a time like this can be worrying, but Anthony took care of everything and helped with every element - the best thing to do is to contact him directly. His communication was very fast, responding within minutes!
Email Christina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic, caring and trustworthy!
I took a 7 day Safari with Tazama Africa in February this year. I received help from Anthony with many parts of organising the trip, as we are obviously in Covid times - making this whole trip possible!
Every element, from the 4x4 land cruiser, exotic animals, the accommodation and places/parks to visit were all organised from a person with care, knowledge and insight - who’s first concern was your experience and impression of Kenya.
I managed to see all the big 5, and countless more - like the wild dogs, which run in packs!
The camps/lodges were all great choices and allowed fast starts to the game drives. The view across Tsavo park from Kilaguni Serena Lodge was a personal favourite, as the bedroom/restaurant/coffee spot all looked out across the land. In the evening time, you can watch the wildlife gather around the waterhole whilst sipping a pina colada!
This has been a magical trip and I hope to do it all again.
PS. Make sure you pick the land cruiser as a minivan just can’t cope with the terrain - you will be stuck on the road whilst the cruiser gets you up close to the animals.
Email Fitz | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic trip with a brilliant host! Very knowledgable and patient!
Anthony had wonderful communication, from my first WhatsApp message - it took him just 48hours to have everything planned and organised. I trusted Anthony from his previous reviews, and was not disappointed.
I particularly enjoyed Amboseli, the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro with the elephants was fantastic. I saw two lions (brothers) feeding on a kill, whilst the jackals and vultures tried to catch a piece of the action! A memory I shan’t forget in a hurry!
The elephants in Amboseli were so gracious and were willing to come close to the 4x4 so I even got a shot of their eyelashes!
I didn’t have a huge budget, but was really happy with the spots that we stayed in (everywhere was midrange or above). To be honest, I was really surprised at how beautiful the places I stayed actually were.
If you are looking to travel to Kenya, don’t hesitate, it’s fantastic!
At this time, the parks are almost empty and you feel like you have the place to yourself!
Email Zee | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Luxurious Trip Across Kenya
Like others, travelling in a time like this can be worrying, but Anthony took care of everything and helped with all elements.
I booked a 7 night Safari across Kenya, and finished my trip in Diani Beach (paradise on earth! And highly recommended).
I wanted to treat myself to a fancier trip - and he knew exactly where to take me. Anthony booked everything on my behalf (actually worked out a wholeeee lot cheaper than the quotes I received directly from the resorts).
The Safari van was amazing for my photography requirements (all the sides fully opened up) and looked very authentic to all my family back home! In fact Anthony even had an adaptor lens so I could use his huge Nikon lens on my Canon - WIN WIN!
Save yourself the cost of a new lens, and treat yourself to this trip I say! You will not be disappointed. You see everything you dream of (which I won’t write about, as I will leave it to your magical surprise!)
PS. Top tip - contact him directly, I did the same as others!
Email Marlin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Brill Trip with a Great Guy
Anthony is open to any requirements you have, or any specific things you wish to do - my only advice is, just trust him and the process!
I did an amazing 11 day Safari - and enjoyed every second.
I did worry at first that maybe it was too long, as many others had been on maybe 3 or 4 days...well, in the end, I wished I could have stayed longer!
It has been an incredible experience, I saw all the animals I dreamed of and many - with the red elephants of Tsavo a personal favourite!
The accommodation was great and the company even better.
Anthony is somebody who really cares about what you experience and what you see - you can’t buy that, but it is so much better because of it!
Enjoy!
JP
Email Naoko | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A company you can trust
I have been on safari in Kenya over 20 times, but this was my first time using Tazama Africa Holidays. Their safari was so good that I would ask for them again next time.
I was looking for a private tour with lodge accommodation instead of camping, so I was prepared to pay much, but the tour was very reasonably priced.
And in order to cut costs, I asked for a minivan instead of a four-wheel drive, but they said, "It's raining a lot," and sent me a four-wheel drive and didn't charge me extra. In fact, it rained a lot and I think the minivan would have gotten stuck.
Antony, who we had been communicating with via email from Japan, was our safari guide.
He found Tano Vora (five cheetahs) as soon as we arrived in the Masai Mara, also spotted a rare lion in Lake Nakuru, and three times we saw cheetahs which are rare in Amboseli. I think his skills are very good.
I had a really wonderful game-driving, ‘cause as I said I wanted to see the sunrise he could prepare breakfast early in the morning, and had a full day drive from 6:00 am to 5:45 pm, he had given me everything I've ever wanted.
He did a good job of stopping the car right in front of the animals, and also answered all of my detailed requests, such as "Back up another 50 centimeters! I was happy to get the photos I wanted.
I didn't specify a lodge, but all the lodges he offered me were very nice.
Especially, the Base camp I stayed at in the Masai Mara, it was a very good room along the river and I could spend a luxurious time.
DE
Email Jeff Möller | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari experience!
I'll get straight to the point - book with Tazama African Holidays if you want an amazing and hassle-free Safari experience! It was our first safari and we already had high expectations, but thanks to Tazama our expectations were exceeded in every single aspect.
Everything from communication, organisation, service, wildlife spotting, safety, accommodation and guide friendliness/professionalism was just to the highest standard.
We had the pleasure of doing the safari with the company's founder Antony and he was professional, polite, friendly and knowledgeable. I honestly can not think of a way he could have done a better job. He has more than a decade of experience but he still goes out of his way to find wildlife. Antonys energy and commitment to us customers is really admirable.
I also think he found a good balance between sharing information about the wildlife and simply letting us enjoy the moment.
In the end he even offered to store some of our luggage while we went to Diani Beach and took us to a local restaurant to have some - absolutely delicious - Nyama Choma.
We honestly couldn't have asked for more. I'm sure that you will have a great experience with any of the drivers as I trust Antony's standards of quality.
Also, we traveled during the pandemic and I have to say we felt quite safe as Antony wore a mask at all times and even provided us with masks and hand sanitizer.
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Email Yasmin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable adventure
Wow what a trip! We decided to do a 5 day safari tour and Antony went above and beyond to make this trip unforgettable. Our initial uncertainty about traveling during the pandemic quickly evaporated, we felt very safe. Antony had masks and disinfectants ready in the car and all of the accommodations we visited went to great lengths to comply with hygiene regulations.
Our tour started in Masai Mara and from the first moment it was clear to us that we were dealing with a real expert. Antony knew all the animals' territories, found hidden big cats and was able to answer all of our questions about the wild animals. Our absolute highlight was the lion family with their four cubs right next to our Land Cruiser. The accommodations were also incredible, two of the camps are located in the middle of the national parks - in Masai Mara a hippopotamus ran past us at breakfast, in Ol Pejeta we could watch the rhinos directly from our terrace.
Just contact Antony directly, he will answer very quickly and can adapt the safari to suit your needs. We really wanted to try the national dish Nyama Choma (not an official part of a safari) and Anthony just stopped with us on the way to the next national park and took us to a local restaurant - absolutely the best food!
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Email Keyla Reyes | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!
My first African safari experience was magical and its all thanks to Tazama African Holidays. Our tour guide was Andrew, and i honestly had the time of my life. Andrew went above and beyond for us. Always reassuring our safety, very knowledgeable, very attentive to details and friendly. Everything went so smoothly, from the arrangements, to booking, to checking in to our lodges just everything in general. The most important thing for me is memories, and this experience is a memory that i will NEVER forget!
