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 Bigbee | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most memories safari
I recently had the pleasure of booking a tour with Tazama Africa Holidays, and I must say it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I inquired about their services, the team was incredibly helpful and responsive, tailoring the perfect itinerary to suit my interests and budget.
During the tour itself, every detail was meticulously planned, and our guide was not only knowledgeable but also passionate about showcasing the beauty and culture of Kenya. From the breathtaking landscapes to the unforgettable wildlife encounters, every moment was truly unforgettable.
I cannot recommend Tazama Africa Holidays highly enough. If you're looking for a seamless and unforgettable travel experience in Kenya, look no further than Tazama Africa Holidays.
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Email Damian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Family Trip Ever!!
I recently had the extraordinary pleasure of embarking on a safari tour that was nothing short of magical. Guided by passionate exerts, we encountered a stunning variety of wildlife, from majestic elephants to elusive big cats, all thriving in their natural habitats. The breathtaking landscapes, from rolling savannas to lush riverbanks, provided the perfect backdrop for this unforgettable adventure. The attention to detail, warm hospitality, and commitment to sustainability made the experience even more special. This safari is a once-in-a-lifetime journey that I highly recommend to anyone seeking a deep connection with nature and wildlife. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!!
NZ
Email Patricia | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised and our guide/ driver, Fred, was superb
10 days, lots of travel, bumpy roads, comfortable ( very!) camps, good food, nice cocktails. And that’s without seeing plenty of game including lions cheetahs, elephant, water buffalo, hippos , antelope. Etc. our driver, Fred was superb- knew all his birds, animals, and lots more. ( plus being a very good 4WD driver) I would go again tomorrow!
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Email Nana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service mind
We went on a 3 days trip to Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya with Tazama.
This is a newly open company. But I can say, our driver, Anthony, is very full of experiences.
With 12 years of experiences of driving in every safaris in Kenya, our driver knows all the best routes in Masai Mara. We saw a lot of wildlife during our trip. It was one of my best memories in life.
On the way back to Nairobi, the road was full of mud because of the rain. The condition was really bad. We had encountered 6 road blocks because some cars stuck in the mud. But every time, our driver can control his land cruiser and take all of us through the obstructs. He knows all the shortcuts to get us to the city because the traffic is too bad.
In the end, we arrived at our hotel safely and faster than everyone else. We were really impressed by his driving skill and his knowledge of the park. Plus, he still remain calm and happy despite all the traffics, the rain, the 3 days of driving non-stop.
If I ever has a chance to go to Kenya again, I will definitely contact Tazama Holidays. I know I'll never be disappointed.
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Email SUJIT | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A par excellent person (Antony Gitau), in all fields of his tour operation, and knowledge!
Right from the beginning to the end of our safari package, he had firstly understood our requirements and given 100% in terms of selection of place of stay, travel within, meal, safari tours and of course his own personalized service which is so very valuable, in every aspect.
He had meticulously planned the entire Safari tour, not to mention of his own inept knowledge about the animal kingdom, which was so valuable to understand for our own knowledge and understanding!!!!
An excellent human being, with a clear and focussed approach to the entire process with a well-defined advance agenda. Every agenda was so well rehearsed and planned that nothing was missed or had an ambiguity!!!!
I personally would recommend every African Safari (In Kenya) to avail of his services. Wishing him all the best of endeavors in the future.......
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Email Nicole | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An absolutely amazing experience on an 8-day Safari in Kenya!
There is so much I could say about our trip to Africa and our experience with Antony at Tazama Africa Holidays in Kenya. I could go on for hours about how much I loved it, but if I had to sum it up into just one word…AMAZING is what comes to mind!! I went on a last minute trip to Kenya with my boyfriend in late Sep/early Oct 2020 (the midst of COVID times). I was nervous at first, but I could not have been happier, felt more safe, or enjoyed the company of our guide and the Kenyan people we interacted with more than I did. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget and a dream come true!
A trip like this starts with your guide. If you do not have a good guide, your trip will not be nearly as special, informative, or catered to your wants/needs. We started with an 8 day Safari to Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru, and Maasai Mara. Antony was our guide and truly went above and beyond to make our safari perfect. Antony is an expert Safari guide; he is able to find the animals you are most looking forward to seeing and get you to a spot where you can take breathtaking pictures, but more importantly, where you can feel like you are right there with the animals observing their natural behaviors (while also not disturbing them). He cares deeply about the animals and about our natural world. He is extremely knowledgeable about all of the animals you will encounter and we never stumped him with any of our many questions. We saw more than just the big 5, which is many peoples number one goal when on a Safari in Kenya. We saw every animal you can possibly imagine in this part of the world plus some that we didn’t even know existed! We saw lion cubs suckling from their mother, young zebras playing little games, baby elephants trying their hardest to feed on the grasses for their first time, a leopard dragging its kill up into a tall tree, 3 different species of giraffe, thousands and thousands of wildebeest beginning their migration across the Mara River, the 5 famous cheetahs you see in all of the nature documentaries (catching some shade from our car just a foot or two away from us), countless water buffalo, breathtaking sunrises/sunsets, and too many more extraordinary views to list here.
If you are considering a trip to Kenya with Tazama Africa Holidays, rest assured that you will be in good hands. Antony comes highly recommended by us and he will handle every detail of your trip so you can relax and enjoy the ride! My biggest recommendation would be to listen to Antony’s advice. We requested one lodge against the advice of Antony because we thought it would be a nicer place to stay for us. Turns out, he recommended a different lodge for good reasons and we should have just gone with his recommendation…it would have saved us a lot of time when venturing out for our game drive as the one he recommended was much closer to where we would be going.
Email Tom60UK | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent service, very knowledgeable, very accommodating, highly professional, competitively priced
Just came back from a Safari in Kenya of Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara, a fantastic trip with Tazama Africa Holidays, Kenya. We had a great driver in Antony, whose boundless energy and enthusiasm ensured we saw everything that was on our wanted list and more. We saw the Big5, Big9, countless antelope and birds and the Wildebeest Migration, despite being late in the season for this.
This is our 9th Safari and have to say one of our best, there is no doubt that when dealing with Tazama you are speaking with the people ‘on the ground’ who have an intimate knowledge of the parks and the inevitable daily changes within them. Their etiquette in relation to other park guests, whilst keeping us happy, was highly commendable.
We cannot praise Tazama Africa Holidays enough for managing all the arrangements, selecting excellent accommodation, inclusive of our request for a last minute holiday extension. Excellent communication, actually the best we have ever experienced. A special thanks to Anthony for consistently going beyond the call of duty and we highly recommend Tazama Africa Holidays, Kenya.
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Email Ania Z | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip of my life and I have traveled the world!
From the moment we landed until the moment we left to go back home it was an incredible experience! It took me a few months of hard research to find the very best company and I did find them, Tazama Africa Holidays! Eric was our guide and he was excellent. Top service, best guest service, extremely knowledgeable about all of the animals and parks. I feel like he is now a part of our family having spent a week with him. We saw every single animal we could have imagined plus some special sightings of rare creatures. We felt safe the whole time. We were cared for extremely well by Tazama Africa Holidays and the two camps we stayed at Entim and The Cliff. Both camps were stunning. The whole trip felt like we were living in a movie or on national geographic. I have traveled the world many times but this trip is an ultimate highlight of my life! My boyfriend has never been outside the North American continent and he was mesmerized by this vacation. If you want to go on the best holiday and safari have no doubt about Tazama, they are the only way to go. I have told so many of my friends about them so they can have this unique experience. Thank you so much for taking the very best care of us on your holiday! Make sure to ask for Eric, he was the best guide ever!
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Email Stanley | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari with a difference with Tazama
A safari in Kenya was one of the top priority bucket list. As we tried to figure out the best way to do this, we stumbled on Tazama and were immediately impressed with the reviews. So we decided to complete the safari with Tazama a decision which we will never regret.
Being an avid wildlife & landscape photographer, I contacted Anthony the owner with two key requirements for this five day safari. One was safely managing the logistics of my child of determination and second was photography safari primarily covering the spectacular Birds of Kenya and landscapes.
Anthony within hours responded with a very good & competitive itinerary covering Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara and included properties which was wheel chair friendly.
At the airport we were welcomed by Anthony personally along with Andrew who would be our guide par excellence and their well appointed 4x4 Land cruiser. We stayed at Kibo Safari Camp for two nights. This is an awesome tented camp which I will highly recommend to anyone. The tents are very aesthetically done blending the traditional tents with a element of modern amenities. The Staff at the restaurant are a joyful bunch of staff who are so passionate about their job. Charles & Duncan along with their fabulous team will make anyone at home. Simply loved it. All facilities are wheel chair friendly. Amboseli park was truly great with all the majestic Elephants and hundred of birds which we managed to cover. Andrew turned out to be an birding expert, fluent with the names, habitat and characteristics of all birds at the tip of tongue. The best thing was the knowledge of where to position the vehicle so as to get the best frames under optimum light conditions necessary to shoot all the best actions.
Next we proceeded to Lake Naivasha to shoot the fish eagles in action along with a host of other birds in action along the rim of the beautiful lake. The local boat operator also a good birding expert called the eagles with unique whistling and a fish at hand. So action is very much assured. Just keep the cameras ready for some hair raising action of Eagle snatching the fish from the lake.
Third destination was Masai Mara and we were accommodated at the Sarova Game Camp. This place was truly beautiful and wheel chair friendly. Chef Douglas made our dinner buffets deliciously memorable with some awesome Indian cuisines. Mart-in & Grace ensured all went well and smooth. Here too the deluxe tented camps are a true delight as the camp are located within the Masai Reserve.
Chef Andrew took us on a visit to the herbal garden from where all the organic greens come to the buffet.
Here too Andrew did a fantastic job of ensuring we covered the place well in the three days we spent. On day two we did a 12 hour game drive from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm straight. Andrew ensured we had all breakfast, lunch & tea packed for the marathon game drive and served at the bush. The drive involved some very extreme off-road conditions including slush which Andrew managed to maneuver safely. As birding and prey kills were my requirements, Andrew planned the timings well and patient enough so that I could easily cover dozens of beautiful bird species and two prey kills under very optimum lighting conditions.
Hot air balloon over the Mara with my child of determination was icing on the cake. I was skeptical of how they could manage this, but the balloon Pilot with his team made it easy so that our child could see the Mara from a different view.
COVID protocols were strictly complied with at all times in all resorts with a RT-PCR test organized at tent it self at Sarova Mara for those flying outbound to countries requiring on arrival PCR reports.
I will cut my long review short by summarizing that Tazama Africa Holidays honestly is the right team if you want to have a private photography safari covering specific birds and animals or just an enriching safari from a different viewpoint and most importantly at a very competitive & affordable price.
Email Marco | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hugely Recommended - Best Trip EVER!
I recently came back from an 8-days safari tour of Kenya with Tazama, and it was the best experience in my life!
It was my first time as a solo travelled and decided to book this tour 3 weeks in advance - Antony, the owner, has been very responsive and available to answer all my questions from the very beginning. Organisation was excellent, and he also picked me up at the airport which I really appreciated.
Doing this safari was genuinely the best decision I ever made - the amount of nature and wildlife I saw was way beyond expectations. We spent two days in Samburu, one day at Ol Pejeta Reserve, one day at Lake Nakuru and four days in Maasai Mara: all beautiful places, and we managed to see all the possible animals several times.
Andrew, the guide who stayed with me for the whole tour, is the very best - he's very friendly, knowledgeable and experienced. You could see that he knows all these areas very well, and allowed me to watch the most incredible animals in very rare situations: a leopard sleeping on a tree and then coming down (he spotted it from 200mt distance!!!), 15+ lion cubs at sunrise and sunset (so beautiful it makes you cry), male lions looking to fight for territory, we followed a cheetah and saw her going after a gazelle (breathtaking!)...and much more! Also lots of elephants, rhinos, gazelles, giraffes, buffalos, hypos, crocodiles, birds etc... we also managed to see a serval, very elusive animal!
The hotels were also great, but you won't spend much time there as you'll usually leave early in the morning and come back for dinner, and then go straight to bed.
I came back with unforgettable memories, and I hugely recommend Tazama for the great job they've done! They're the best!
Thank you very much again for making my dream come true, I really wish you all the best!
Marco
