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 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!
LV
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!
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Email Eric | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Safari Experience
My wife and our friends just finished a 7 day safari with Tazama Safaris, guided by Antony. It was, in a word, incredible. Antony, the owner of the company and our guide, was the consummate professional. Below are some notes on our safari.
The Wildlife Experience: We saw it all. In fact, in one day in Masai Mara, we saw all of the Big Five. We also saw five cheetahs and a hippo up close. We witnessed two lion mating sessions and two (failed) lion hunts. Despite knowing that there is a fair amount of luck involved in which animals you get to see, we would jokingly tell Antony at the beginning of each game drive that we needed to see a leopard (or a cheetah or a rhino). Without fail, we saw each of those animals within a couple hours after making the request. Once it was clear which animal we were interested in, he was active on the radio communicating with drivers across the park. He was almost as excited to see each of the animals as we were, even though he has been to the parks countless times. He casually mentioned toward the end of the safari that he has served as a guide and driver for professional photographers from BBC and National Geographic, so he has lots of experience finding the animals. I cannot guarantee that anyone will be as lucky as we were, but I can wholeheartedly recommend Antony as a dedicated guide that prioritizes your safari experience.
Guide: Antony was a very gracious and polite guide. He was very friendly and social with us, but also knew when to let us rest and relax on the long rides between parks. He has a strong knowledge of the animals and their habits and was able to answer all of our questions. At a couple of the lodges, he asked the staff if we could have breakfast early, so as to get on the drives as soon as possible.
Communication: Antony was responsive to emails. He responded with a personalized itinerary and quote within 24 hours, even though he was busy leading a safari himself. It was clear he had read the email closely, as his itinerary was exactly in line with our preferences. Before we began the safari, Antony went over the itinerary again with us to verify it. Throughout the trip, Antony was very considerate of our preferences. He offered suggestions—which we always took—but he was willing to be flexible based on our needs.
Payment: We paid via credit card in two installments. At first I was leery of paying through PesaPal, but it is quite common in Kenya. My credit card company would not let the initial payment through, but after I notified them via email, there were no issues.
Value: Antony’s quote came in significantly cheaper than another quote I received, even though both had the same lodges/camps. We all felt that the lodges were very nice for the price we paid. We were glad we paid extra for the Land Cruiser, as the roads can be bumpy and rough. He does offer a van safari at a lower price though.
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.
PL
Email Marysia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best time with Tazama
I've traveled a lot but this is the first time I want to put my comment on TripAdvisor. From the deep of my heart I truly recommend Tazama Africa holidays. There are no words to describe our experience. That was worth every dollar. We met Antony who became our friend. It was a pleasure to spend with him those 4 days. He did amazing job. After long research I'm sure we chose the best!
Gabriela
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Email Adela | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari without any glitch
Everything was perfect and I can only recommend Tazama. From the communication with Anthony while planning the safari and before the arrival to very last day, everything was so smooth I couldnt believe it. Our driver/guide Charles was great, he showed us the big five and was very knowledgeable about the animals which we really appreciated. And we were usually the fastest car on the road outside the parks;)
The only little negative was, that Charles-guide/driver was obviously in different time zone, but after a couple of days, we synced. He was on African standard time (usual time + 15 minutes ;)), but we got used really quickly and used his time even after we left Kenya :-D
I recommend Tazama very much!
Email Sarah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 days in Kenyan paradise
We had an UNFORGETTABLE 3-day safari with Antony and our driver Charles!
The communication and the organization (round trip from Nairobi included) went perfectly, we enjoyed every minutes of the trip.
We stayed at Ilkeliani Mara Camp which is a wonderful place and had a tent in front of the river, waking up with monkeys and mongooses.
We highly recommend Antony and his team!
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Email Aggie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Tazama did it again.Last week i did my second safari with a group of friends and Tazama proved that they are still the Number one tour company in Kenya.
After being left breathless the last time at the Mara(3days at Ashnill in December last year)I decided to do a 7 day safari this time Nakuru,Amboseli and Tsavo.
Antony the director did not dissapoint always ready to listen and offer the best combinations..very well organized route list and in park hotels.
Jack our driver is very skilled in all aspects from his great driving that gives you the real feel of safari to spotting animals from a distance to going an extra mile in finding the animals and his sense of humour is just great.
The land cruiser was very comfortable and sparkling clean,always had cold drinking water not to forget the massai lesos we received as gifts..
I highly recommend Tazama it is simply the BEST
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Email Loïc | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect organization that allowed to fully enjoy with no stress. Antony and Charles are very kind.
A safari in the Maasai Mara is a once in a lifetime thing. So we wanted it to be perfect.
We compared 6/7 safari operator to find the best offer in order to optimize our 2.5 days, our wallet and our experience.
We finally booked out safari through Tazama with an accommodation at the Ilkeliani Mara Camp and it went way beyond our expectations.
Antony (Tazama’s director) and Charles (our driver/guide) were adorable and very helpful. We forgot our passports at our hotel and Antony went to pick it up for us and brought us back when we came back from the safari.
Since they picked us up at the hotel we booked in Nairobi, everything was 100% perfectly organized.
The gamedrives in the camp were also very successful. We saw all the animals several times (except the rhino), thanks to Charles.
The camp experience is also something. You get a tent in the middle of the forest, 10m from the river, very well equipped. You wake up with the baboons and the food is… truly amazing.
Tips: if you come for your birthday, don’t forget to let the team know. You’ll get a wonderful surprise.
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Email Derek Angell | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent from start to finish
This was an excellent safari, the whole process was handled well by Anthony from booking through to the first half of the Safari. We were then handed over to David who was an excellent guide through the Mara where he took us for close ups with lions, cheetah and leopards. the accommodation Anthony chose was superb and they offered fantastic food. We were then dropped back to our hotel and given two free transfers to the airport as we had different flights and the drivers looked after us superbly.
I would thoroughly recommend Tazama Africa Holidays who made our holiday in Kenya fantastic.
