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 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.
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Email Nicole | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I didn't think there was such thing as a perfect trip until now...
I cannot say enough nice things about Tazama Africa Holidays! We did an 11 day Kenya trip with a group of 10 and everything was as close to perfect as possible. Antony and Andrew took care of us for the full 11 days and were the best tour guides you could ask for. We saw so many animals! I was shocked by how close we were able to get to all of them. We came out with such beautiful pictures that it's been hard choosing which ones we want to frame because they are all so nice.
And don't get me started on the accommodations! AMAZING! Each place was unique from the rest but all equally unique with their own little flare. All of them had great views of animals, pools, great food and an amazing bar area. We were truly spoiled.
Even the trucks themselves were very nice. Do yourself a favor and make sure you upgrade to the 4x4 vehicles.
Wouldn't have changed a single moment. Loved every second of our entire 11 day adventure. BOOK YOUR TRIP WITH TAZAMA! You won't regret it.
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Email Francy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari trip
It is very convinient, they pick you up and drop you off at the hotel you are staying in Nairobi. Duncan was a great guide, he was very motivated to show us the main animals, such as elephant, leopard, lion.. also he was very knowledgebale about the animals and also about kenya in general. We had a really good time and always felt save. Also the camp entim mara we can really recomend. Expensive, but great value for money.
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Email Ivana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Family Time!
We booked 3 day safari experience with Tazama and few transfers during our stay. Being in industry I can highly recommend Antony as a really responsive agent and willing to help.
Upon our arrival we were welcomed by Antony (owner) and Patrick (our chauffeur) which was a nice touch. Antony apologized he could not drive us and introduce us to our chauffeur. Patrick was highlight of all services in Kenya. He was always in time, water was ready for us, car clean, car seat inside (we traveled with 4 year old). He was polite beyond words. Even when we had a situation with accommodation that we booked on our own in Nairobi he spent entire afternoon with us helping us resolve it.
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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 Peter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic!
I can't say enough about how great our guide Anthony was!! Courteous, kind, and always on time. He was so knowledgeable about everything we saw both within the National Parks and Kenya in general. He displayed a strong desire for us to see as many interesting animals as possible and delivered in a big way! I would go back in a heartbeat - 10 out of 10 experience!
Exceptional experience with an exceptional guide
I had a fantastic time traveling with Antony and a group of friends for a week. I would highly recommend Tazama to anyone considering going on a safari in Kenya.
Our guide was absolutely phenomenal. He was incredibly knowledgable about the animals we were seeing and where we would be mostly likely to see different animals within the parks. He made sure we always had water or anything else we might need. The accommodations he arranged for us were great. He was the consummate guide, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
We travel for a week to several different parks including Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara. It felt like everyday we saw something new and exciting. The highlights included seeing lions make a kill, a leopard that had dragged it's prey to a treetop, and the wildebeest migration. We also saw cheetahs, elephants, several types of giraffes, rhinos, and too many other types of animals to count.
We went in late August, and the weather was generally cooler than I anticipated (low 70s F in the evenings). Kenya is at a higher altitude than I realized (generally > 6,000 ft). Be sure to bring some warmer clothes.
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Email Sophy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tazama Africa holidays is the most prompt, responsive, knowledgeable and caring tour
Our group had the most wonderful time being on safari thanks to Anthony and Tazama Africa Holidays. 5 out of 5 stars and I will add extra stars if I could because he simply did a marvelous job. He was very informative, responsive and prompt, before and during the trip. This is my first time in Africa and first time on a safari! So it helped to have someone who is knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. During the trip, I wasn’t expected to see that many animals but Anthony made sure we see as many as possible. He was knowledgeable about all birds and animals - we now know the difference between a white and a black rhino. All the resorts he booked are also amazing! The food was delicious and most of them are buffet. One time we had a boxed lunch, Anthony made sure they accommodate the vegetarian in our group. I cannot think of a better tour group to go on a safari with! Highly recommend!
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Email Jon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tazama is truly dedicated to its customers and will ensure a fantastic travel experience.
When I first came across Tazama’s Tripadvisor review page while looking for a safari tour operator, the distribution was so heavily skewed toward 5-star ratings that it seemed almost too good to be true. However, after going on a 7 day safari with Tazama, I see why it is rated so highly – put simply, Tazama provides fantastic and personal customer service at a very fair price. You cannot go wrong with Tazama and you will likely have one of the most memorable travel experiences of your life.
My tour guide, Antony, was very responsive leading up to the trip to all questions I had about what to bring and expect. During the trip itself, I came to know Antony as a man with deep experience as a safari guide as well as an incredible level of dedication to his clients. He was always able to maneuver quickly as a driver to get us the best views of the sights. He knew a lot about each of the animals and taught us very interesting things about them along the way. He was very flexible with our schedule - happy to extend the game drive past expected hours as well as end the day early when we were tired from being out for so long. He stopped along the way at a local dining spot since we wanted to try traditional Kenyan cuisine. Antony can do it all for his customers and does so with a very encouraging and positive attitude.
In addition, I felt that the itinerary was well planned out and am very pleased with the lodgings provided for us. We visited four different parks/reserves which boasted different terrain and types of animals. The food was very good and the service at our lodgings was attentive and spot-on. I was a little nervous about sleeping in tents for a week but the tents were clean and much more comfortable than I expected (more like glamping than camping).
I saw many awesome things during the trip but the highlight of the trip was seeing lions hunt down some prey. The intensity and natural rawness of this experience will stick with me forever, and I recommend everyone to do a safari at least once. If you are coming to Kenya, do yourself a big favor and book with Tazama – rest assured that you will be in the hands of experts who care about providing the best possible customized experience for you.
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Email Sierra | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible tour operator who facilitated an unforgettable trip
Tazama African Holidays facilitated a truly unforgettable trip to Kenya. The communication and planning with our tour operator leading up to the trip was prompt and clear with them answering any questions we had concerning different aspects of the trip. The tour was very well planned and executed which allowed us to see a variety of parks, landscapes, and wildlife which Kenya has to offer. I came away having seen much more than I had anticipated which was great. Anthony's years of experience was evident though his navigation and knowledge of the different parks and the animals that resided there. Throughout the trip Anthony was extremely accommodating and continually surprised us again and again in the best ways possible. If you want to go on a safari to Kenya or Tanzania Tazama African Holidays is the way to do it!