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Twinkle Star Tours & Safaris
- Located In:
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United States
Taiwan
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- KATO, Eco Tourism Kenya & KTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $60 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Astrid | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect budget-safari
For a budget traveller, this is a great option!
Communication is easy, and everything is smooth.
We got a pick up in the airport to our hotel, and then another pick up the next morning to the safari-bus and then we got a ride to our airBnB in Nairobi when the safari ended.
All went according to plan.
There's a ration of water (1 bottle per person per day), but you can buy beverage at lunch and at the tent camp.
It's a good idea to bring snacks. The food provided is mostly local and delicious.
The safari drives were really amazing. And Stanley, our guide, made a great effort in finding all the cool animals.
Don't expect beautiful and luxurious accommodations. It's a cheap tour for people on a budget.
But expect a FIVE STAR adventure with amazing safari drives in the park and great service from the people!
DK
Email Jimmy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good and polite operator
Fine tents with beds and own bathroom.
Good local food and polite staff.
Good safaribus with a fast driver - which resulted in the big 5.
Good budget safari
KZ
Email Gaba | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari was successfully
James Oketch Director of Twinkle Stars was very caring and attentive to our questions and wishes. Believing us without prepayment, organized the entire tour. Provided the most experienced guide. We had the best guide by name Jackson. He was able to choose the most successful places to view and Photo among other guides. Thanks to him we have seen all the big five on several times. He always arrived on time and we were afraid to be late. Our 4 days Safari tour consisted of trips to the Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and the surrounding area Lake Nakuru. The only recommendation this update fleet on the safari vans with 4WD, but it is not problem to Twinkle stars, and problem owners safari vans
Email Sunny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good budget Safari
Safari was great
The tour program was the same as Twinkle explained.
They provided good budget safari tour.
i was satisfied with the tour
Thanks:)
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Email Erik | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent! Amazing! Great tour company for the price!
I just got back from the 4-day Tanzania Safari. It was spectacular! I was lucky enough to see all Big 5 wild animals. Our tour driver was Alibaba. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the animals. He answered all of our questions. James does a great job with the company. I was able to contact and talk with him directly. He answered all of my questions very well.
Thank you!
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Email Danny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Budget Safari with Minor Hiccup
I recently did the 4-Day Tanzanian Safari. The tour was organized by Twinkle Star but subcontracted to Inno Africa Safari. There was a little issue with my arrival and a driver not being at the airport but this was quickly remedied with a message to Mr. Oketch.
The safari itself was great with a very nice driver and accomplished chef. We were able to see all of the big 5, though the rhinos we're very far away.
As a solo traveler, I was able to join with other solo travelers and make some friends during the safari.
The accommodations were better than expected for a budget safari and overall I had a great time. I would definitely recommend this tour to my friends and family.
DE
Email Alex Kishko | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Operator cancelled trip one day before departure date!
I rested with my family on Zanzibar and we decided to go on a four-day safari in Tanzania.
Through the www.safaribookings.com I found several companies that do safaris in the Tarangire / Ngorongoro / Serengeti.
I made a request, more firms answered me.
Among them was the company Twinkle Star Tours and Safaris.
They gave me the best price and a perfect program, we agreed everything to the smallest detail.
To save money, I decided to buy tickets by local airlines from Zanzibar to Kilimanjaro myself.
When I bought the tickets, agreed with Twinkle Star on the dates and times of transfer, right on the day before of our departure from Zanzibar, Twinkle Star said that he could not conduct a safari, but his acquaintance from the company Inno African Safari would hold it.
He gave me the contact of this other company and no longer answered my questions in the WatsApp.
I contacted this new company and he set me the price exactly twice as high as we agreed with Twinkle Star.
And this is the day before the start of the safari!
It was good that I had contacts and agreements with other companies and we quickly agreed on a safari with another company.
I warn all people on the www.safaribookings.com, do not mess with the company Twinkle Star Tours and Safaris.
Email Scott | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great trip with an awesome driver (Joel)
We visited a number of parks and the experience in the parks was amazing. Our driver Joel was awesome and very knowledgeable. Accommodation was a good quality. Just be sure to confirm with James whether you wish to do a private or group tour. Also try to get confirmation of the hotels you will stay in before you get to Kenya. We had an issue with one hotel, where we were told on the day we arrived at the hotel that the hotel we chose was not available so we were staying somewhere else. Not a big issue and James updated our accommodation at another park as compensation. However, was a shock when we arrived at the hotel as we were not informed. Overall was an amazing experience.
Reply from Twinkle Star Tours & Safaris
Posted on Sep 3, 2019Jambo Scott,
Thank you for choosing Kenya as your holiday destination.
Thank you also for acknowledging Twinkle Star Tours and Safaris for ensuring you had a wonderful experience of a lifetime.
We apologize for the issue of the hotel.
Thank you for your thankful note and appreciating Joel, your driver guide who made your holiday safari fantastic.
Twinkle Star Tours and Safaris Welcomes you back for another safari-(Karibu Tena).
Asante Sana
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Email Laly | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I was very satisfied and they delivered what they agreed to!
I was looking for a tour company located in Kenya. I came across Twinkle Star Tours and Safaris and I spoke to James and told him what I wanted, what I could afford, I was traveling with a teenager , and that I wanted to see the Great Migration. He came up with an amazing Safari that was very affordable. He offered me a 12 days Safari to Kenya and Tanzania.
James and his family greeted us to Kenya. We visited 6 National Parks and saw the Great Migration from the banks of the Masai Mara Reserve. AWESOME!!!!
We experienced a variety of very comfortable accommodations including the tented camp in the Serengeti (my request). All the accommodations, food, servers, and guides were great. James contacted us everyday to make sure everything was going the way we had agreed to.
If you’re planning to visit East Africa, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TWINKLE STAR TOURS AND SAFARIS.
Reply from Twinkle Star Tours & Safaris
Posted on Sep 3, 2019Jambo Laly,
Thank you for reviewing your Kenya and Tanzania Safari Experience with Twinkle Star Tours and Safaris.
We are happy that you had a wonderful and great time with driver guide on your 12 days safari in Kenya and Tanzania.
We are glad you appreciated the fantastic accommodation we booked for you and good flow of communication with James.
We are glad to have arranged this tour plan for you and we welcome you again
Asante Sana.
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Email Yan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience and a helpful operator
We booked a 9-day safari through Twinkle Star. James is very helpful, we communicated a lot before the trip. He tried his best to help us.
The driver in Tanzania is incredible. He is responsible and knowledgable. He explained the culture of Tanzanian and the characters of different animals in the trip. We saw migration for four times in three days. We also saw Lion, Chita, Leopard ......the driver always search for a good area for us to take photo. For the accommodation, I highly recommend Chaka Extra Camp. The staffs are very nice. The food, environment and camp are perfect.
For Kenya, our driver, Robert, did a very bad job. His car broke down. We could not go to safari with him. We joint another group in the end. Also, his car broke down again on the day we have to go back to airport. Without the help of James and other African, we afraid we may not catch our flight. James sent another driver to take us immediately. However, Robert tried to lie to us telling us that his car was okay.
Thank you, James.
Reply from Twinkle Star Tours & Safaris
Posted on Sep 16, 2019Jambo Yan,
Thank you for reviewing your experience on a 9 days safari in Kenya and Tanzania and acknowledging Twinkle star Tours and Safaris.
Your mention about James been very helpful by communicating to you and arranging your Africa safari for you, we really appreciate for that.
Chaka camp is the best camp in Tanzania mostly for the first time travelers on their safari in Africa, we are really happy for letting us know we booked the best accommodation for you.
We are deeply sorry for knowing what you went through with your Kenyan driver Robert, we have taken note on that very keenly to avoid another incidence like that again.
We thank you again for sharing this experience with us, we would like to welcome you again on your next Safari in Africa.
Asante Sana.