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 Elmira & Thibault | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible safari
We had a fantastic holiday in Kenya, one of our best so far. Anthony from Tazama Africa Holidays, organized a 3 days/2 nights safari which went perfectly smoothly. Before we arrived in Kenya, he was quick to reply to any of our inquiries and he also provided tips on the organization of the trip. Once in Kenya, we decided to stay a couple of days in Nairobi to recover from the jet lag and the long haul to be fully rested before the safari. On the first day of the safari, early in the morning, Anthony picked us up from our hotel and drove us to the airport to take a flight to the Maasai Mara and he also took care of us when we were back in Nairobi, he was always punctual.
In the Maasai Mara reserve, we were greeted on the airstrip by Charles, our Maasai guide. Charles was a great guide, excellent at tracking animals. He was also knowledgeable about the wildlife and it was a pleasure to hear him explain some fun facts about animals that we can now share on our turn with our friend and family. He was driving us in an open sided jeep (as well as the roof) which was ideal to comfortably observe the scenery while driving and take pictures from different angles.
During the safari, we stayed at the Maasai Mara Sopa which is a lovely lodge at the entrance of the reserve. We were very pleased with the accommodation, it was cute and clean, and the staff was extremely kind. Initially, we’d prefer to stay in a tented camp but we booked our trip too late, so we’d advice to book as early as possible if you look for that type of experience (fyi, we booked in March for a safari in July).
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Email Chandrika Rao | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Anthony of Tazama Africa holidays arranged the best wildlife experience for us. It met all expectati
Anthony and his Masai guide,Charles, gave us the best safari experience we had hoped for. Sopa lodges in lake Nakuru and Masai were very good. Being a vegetarian, it was heartwarming to get Indian vegetarian food, which made the stay feel homely and welcoming. The vehicle given was fit for photography safari,which was what we went there for,apart from experiencing the whole wildlife package. We came away very satisfied
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Email Sumona Chakravarti | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptionally well executed
Antony received is at Nairobi airport on 22nd June 2019. N then on started a very memorable trip.
An extremely personalised & customised trip it was.
The national parks that we visited were serene & spectacular.
The places we stayed at ( Ol tukai , Serena sweetwater, Bateleur Camp , Sarova white sand) all of it was superb. With each place it was only a step up. Honestly i have no complaints whatsoever.
We actually managed to see the Big 5. Antony’s knowledge about Kenya, animals n all things wildlife is impeccable.
He really did look after us & for a first timer... this trip was more than what we expected.
Thank you so much Antony (Tazama Holidays) for this memorable trip.
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Email Rik | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was arranged perfectly. I did not have to worry about anything.
I booked the safari without many expectations. It turned out to be one of the best trips I have ever done. Because of my guide, Charlie, I got to see a lot of the Kenyan wildife.
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Email Susan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
We booked Tazama Africa Holidays after I read the wonderful reviews. I'm so glad we did. Antony was our guide and really made the whole trip everything we dreamed about. His communication during the planning process was excellent and very timely, so that gave me a sense of relief. He picked us up right on time at our hotel, and we headed out to the Maasai Mara. Please note that the roads are not all paved so it can be a bumpy ride. As we arrived, everyone greeted him and he knew so many people and other guides. This is highly important because guides share information with each other on sightings. You want someone who knows where the animals tend to be and has a great relationship with other guides so that they share info on special sightings. We told him that we were especially interested in the big cats, and he went out of his way to make sure that we got to see them and got great photos. My camera battery died in the middle of a drive and fortunately, he had the same brand and lent me his. Antony shared information about Kenya and the Maasai Mara and was interested in learning about the USA as well. He is a very kind, caring soul and was fully invested in making sure we got what we wanted out of this trip. We saw lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, elephants, zebras, water buffalos, hippos, and so much more. On the way back home and before our flight, he took us to the restaurant Carnivore which was absolutely delicious. Antony is a gentlemen through and through and you can't go wrong booking this tour company.
Email Tadas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
7-Day Tazama Classic Kenya Safari
Me and my friend just finished 7 day safari visiting Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru guided by Tony. It was, in a word, incredible. Antony, the owner of the company was professional, attentive, easy to communicate and he fulfilled every request we made like changing to accommodations we wanted, he even gave us a discount on upgrading to 4x4 Land Cruiser. We choose Tazama based on reviews firstly but after a few quotes from other companies, Antony gave us the cheapest quote, even though many other companies offered the same lodges/camps.
The Wildlife Experience: Even it was a low/rainy season but actually it wasn't raining at all during those 7 days except for couple hours, we managed to see all of the Big Five. We were lucky to see 4 cheetahs, big groups of elephants, flamingos in Amboseli, Kilimanjaro is always a bonus if it's visible. At Lake Naivasha is worth to stop if there is interest in birds or hippos, also it has beautiful accommodation where from a balcony possible to see walking zebras, horses and hippos come at night time. Masai Mara have everything, we saw everything starting from lions hunting, marking their territory, eating a zebra, chasing vultures away, also five musketeers (cheetahs), leopard having a nap on the tree, many hippos in the water, giraffes with babies and even ostriches. I dont know how much luck was involved in finding those animals but I believe Tony's experience to find them played the significant role.
If you are looking for a great value safari led by an exceptional guide, I highly recommend Tazama Safaris. It was the quintessential safari experience, and I would not have changed a thing.
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Email Mellissa N | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
“11 days Kenya and Tanzania Safari”
We booked with Tazama Africa Holidays for a an 10 days safari and they took care of us when we started our safari to the end.
We met Antony waiting for us at NBO and he assisted us with SIM cards as well as introducing us to our safari driver, Charlie the next morning. Since we started and ended our safari in Kenya, we were more than happy with our experience with this safari company. They are professional, reliable, and aimed to please their clients. The 4x4 safari jeeps were superb. Charlie, our safari driver was very easy to talk with. He made us embrace the essence of Hakuna Matata. We had endless laughs with him. He had great relationships with everyone we encountered - good relations with staff, other drivers, and/or locals while on safari drives to ensure a smooth experience. He also had eagle eyes and tried very hard for us to find a rhino the last 2 days. Unfortunately we didn't get to see one in Maasai Mara, but that didn't hinder our experience one bit! Absolute request for Charlie if you can! There were no surprises and everything in our itinerary was followed precisely. =)
Give Tazama Africa Holidays chance to show their commitment in providing a wonderful safari experience in Kenya (or even Kenya + Tanzania!).
Email Collins | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
“An outstanding 8 days safari with Antony and Tazama Africa Holidays “
After months of research, I finally decided to book a safari with Tazama Africa Holidays for our "Bucket List" trip. From the start our communication with Antony was easy and pleasant, he really worked hard to get us the trip we wanted, he is thoughtful and paid close attention to what our needs were. He revised the itinerary a few times with our input, until it was precisely what we wanted, and within our budget. I felt very comfortable using Tazama Africa Holidays which is important when you are spending a good amount of money for a 8days safari.Trying to plan something from a distance, with a stranger in another country is intimidating, but working with Antony was like working with a friend, which truly put us at ease.
A little bit of surprise came in when we met Antony and said he will be the safari guide for the whole safari.
The safari itself fantastic as we are still smiling, downloading movies and more than 3000 photos. It was unbelievable, one cannot imagine the things we saw.We came across 2 large male lion brothers when departing back to Nairobi and We followed them for an hour, chuffing and roaring as they communicated. The behavior was extremely interesting, and we were so close to them, that my heart started pounding (and I'm not easily frightened) about a 20-25 foot distance.
All of our days were filled with really interesting encounters, a giant African rock python, African hunting dogs (very rare) and a female elephant so close that Antony didn't turn the vehicle off since she was charging.We kind of snuck up on her eating in Tsavo West. We saw so much; Lions, hippos, zebras,giraffes ,elephant,leopards ,cheetahs,buffaloes,crocodiles,hyenas,ostriches,warthogs, rhinos and much more.
The safari was absolutely unforgettable thanks to Antony our driver. He is very knowledgeable, smart, knows his animals and their territories, he was also very accommodating to us and was flexible on his timing. We were in good hands with Antony, we felt safe, comfortable and most of all we had the time of our lives, really an incredible trip. He knew where to locate and spot the animals, as well as an expert on the wildlife itself, especially the birds, so many huge birds in the reserves and Antony knew what all of them were - impressive knowledge.
Note that having traveled to so many African countries,I rank Antony as one of the most experienced safari guides in Africa.
His knowledge left me in suspense because I didn’t believe such a young person can have such knowledge.
Do not hesitate booking with Tazama Africa Holidays if you are searching for a tour company. I am a skeptic at heart, and always will be. I do not ever trust blindly without extensive research, but at some point you need to book a safari with someone, right? My instinct told me Antony is a trustworthy man after emails back and forth with him, and I am happy to report my instincts paid off. Great trip, great animal sightings, and especially a great company to put my trust in, I would use Tazama Africa Holidays again in the near future .
Asante Sana Tazama Africa holidays and more so Antony , hope to meet again in the future.
Email Pris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great local company - thanks Antony for the unforgettable trip!
I'm a research freak and I like planning things to a T. When I started planning this trip I did lots of research, and I spoke to around 10 different companies. Tazama really stood out from the rest due to two reasons. 1, how quickly Antony responded and 2, the quote was reasonably priced. I also like the itinerary and the choice of accommodation that they offered. Everything was very well planned.
When we arrived we were disappointed to find out that the Antony we had been speaking to was not available (since his son was in the hospital which was perfectly understandable), so he sent another Antony to take care of us. Yet the trip still turned out to be great! Antony was always on time, has lots of knowledge about the animals and the culture, and he always knows where to take us, to makes sure we see everything. The 4x4 is my favourite - it was very comfortable, very clean and it was good fun to be driven around in that.
On the last day they even took us to the Giraffe Centre and treated us to dinner at Carnivore, which wasn't included in the trip as we discussed. What a surprise! Thanks for the arrangement :)
I love Kenya - love the safari, the culture, the people and everything. We will definitely be back and when we do, we will certainly speak to Tazama again.
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Email Christiane, Christian, Melina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great impressions
It was a very great adventure, Antony was a great driver and he showed us the big five at our Game Drives. Tazama Africa Holidays was a very good partner for us they made all our whishes possible.The accomodations were a dream, luxury and the meals were fantastic. We had a lot of special wishes line the dates of the beginning and the end and the place where we wanted to be picked up and all was possible and no Problem.
We enjoyed the journey very much
and would book every time again
with Tazama Africa Holidays.