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 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.
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Email Jan Porter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Service above and beyond
Our trip to Kenya was no doubt a special and enjoyable one thanks primarily to the wonderful service provided by Tazama. At the initial booking process, Antony Gittau promptly responded to our questions and tailored our itinerary based on our requests. Upon arrival in Nairobi, we were promptly met by Lydia and our guide Antony (same name but different person) and gave us a good background about some Kenyan traditions and what we would be expecting throughout the following 6 days. The 6 days we spent around Kenya totally surpassed our expectations. The accommodations suggested by Tazama had amazing facilities and service. The game drives we went on allowed us to see the best of Kenya. All the people in Tazama showed a respect for the environment that was commendable and should be emulated by all other tour operators. I definitely recommend them.
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Email Daisy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Supreme Safari
From the very first moment I contacted Antony, the owner of this tour operator, I felt I could trust him. He always replied to my emails quickly and gave me good advices to deal with the safari I'd chosen. Moreover, even when there was a very small problem he showed his honest attitude: one of the lodges I was initially destined was full, so Antony upgraded me in a better one for free! He offered me free transfer from and back to the airport, making me save some money (a single transfer is 20- 25 $ from Nairobi). The minivan was very comfortable, clean and with new tyres, there's so little difference from a jeep (maybe you might just feel cooler!) The distances from a park to another one are quite long and exhausting in Kenya, but I always felt safe and in good hands thanks to his high skilled driver.
During this trip I learnt a lot, saw amazing animals, enjoyed unforgettable landscapes, met wonderful people, slept in fabulous lodges and ate healthy food. An experience that I will never forget. Thanks Antony, thanks Tazama Africa Holidays!
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Email Andrejs P | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing journey that we will never forget!
It’s rare when I post any reviews, but this time I do it because everything about our journey was just perfect thanks to Antony and Edward. Right from the beginning I felt that special attitude to us, very quick replies to emails from Antony, custom tailored safari program. Our guide Edward was amazing, he told us so many interesting things about Kenya. His knowledge about wild animals is extraordinary, he literally knows every little bird in every park. All the places we’ve visited exceed our expectations in terms of comfort and hospitality. Food was so tasty that we could not believe that we were in the middle of savanna and not in a fancy restaurant :) We have seen so many beautiful animals, took thousands of great pictures and videos and simply had one of the best travels we ever had. I’m sure that we will come back soon. Thank you once again, Antony&Edward! We already miss you and Kenya!