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Cally   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Oct 27, 2024

Email Cally  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

6 night Masai Mara from Nairobi
5/5

Julius and our driver Dominic provided another amazing safari. This is the fourth time I have booked with Julius and it never disappoints. We stayed at Ashnil Mara and Zebra River camp, both were fantastic. The process from booking right through to departure is very straightforward when booking with JT Safaris, I highly recommend. Very much looking yo planning the next visit!

JV   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Oct 27, 2024

Email JV  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Adventure in Kenya
5/5

Contact with Julius was easy via email/Whatsapp. You have a lot of choice (route, length, accommodation etc) and the prices are more than fair. Everything was very well organised, we each had great accommodation and 'rooms' (thanks Julius!).

We were picked up on time by Alex at the airport hotel.
And off we went on an adventure in search of the 'Big Five' and other animals.
Our guide did his utmost to familiarise us with the flora and fauna of Kenya (thanks Alex!!). With his patience, knowledge and respect for the wildlife we had some wonderful moments. A perfect trip from start to finish and an unforgettable experience. We felt safe at all times and would book with JT again.

Rolf   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Oct 27, 2024

Email Rolf  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great!
5/5

we had a fantastic safari in October 2024. Our guide Josef was also great and made sure we saw lots of animals. JT safari is recommended for everyone.

Becky   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Oct 26, 2024

Email Becky  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Very organised and excellent service
5/5

Well, well, well what can I say – absolutely amazing from start to finish, memories that will last a lifetime. We have used JT safaris before when we visited Kenya and things were great so when returning to Kenya there was no hesitation to use his company again.

We contacted JT safaris from the UK and planned our trips, we sent a small deposit and then paid the rest when we met him once in Kenya. The organisation of the trips were ‘second to none’, arranged extremely well with our involvement once we was in Kenya. On arrival at Diani Beach Julius contacted us and we met up to finalise details and paid the final fee.

We completed amazing, absolutely memorable safaris which Julius arranged from start to finish. We visited Tsavo for three nights, two days and done the same for Maasai Mara – we were lucky enough to observe the big 5, obviously including a Rhino which was amazing to see in the wild. At Tsavo and Maasia Mara we had a private jeep for the three of us and a driver/guide. At Tsavo we did the night game drive which I would recommend, it is extra but worth it – while out we watched three female lions stalking and then going for the kill of the Gazelle’s (they missed but continued to stalk), saw night mongoose etc.

We had a great guide for Tsavo and an AMAZING guide in Maasia Mara called Robert (photo attached) if you go to Maasia Mara ask for Robert he is amazing, knows the land, animals and goes out of his way to find the animals that you want to find – it was due to his persistence and expertise that we saw the Rhino!!!!!!

In Tsavo and Maasia Mara we had the most wonderful/ amazing safari. We saw a Rhino, male lions, female lions with their babies, Elephants with babies, zebras with babies, cheetahs with teenagers, antelope, giraffes with babies, hippos, monitor lizard, ostrich with babies, buffalos, hyena’s, waterhogs, crocodile and so much more.

Both guides were really knowledgeable but Robert knew his homeland and the animals ‘inside out’, as a tribe man he knew where the animals would be and at what time, which way the wind was so where the animals would be – I could not recommend Robert enough as a guide he was absolutely amazing and I am almost certain that we would not have seen as much without him. Robert let us stay for as long as we wanted while we viewed the animals and it was so refreshing to see him being as interested in the animals as we were and some of the animals he took photos of as he said that they are rarely seen. We could not have wanted more. Robert’s knowledge and keen eye for spotting wildlife meant that we saw so many types of animals.

I genuinely cannot recommend JT Safaris enough. All our needs were catered for and it absolutely made our holiday. Robert was brilliant and when we do a safari again we will not hesitate to contact Julius and Robert. We could not have asked for better. I have two sets of friends who are visiting Kenya next year, I have recommended JT safaris and they are already in communication with him. Each safari and what you wanted, expected from the trip was designed with you in mind, personalised they were not ‘bog standard’.

Thank you for organising our safaris and making our holiday and experience amazing.

Raoul Rozestraten   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Oct 25, 2024

Email Raoul Rozestraten  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing!
5/5

We booked our safari with JT Safari's, which is across the street to our resort, Neptune. Julius made sure we had an amazing guide for a 3 day safari through Tsavo and Amboseli. Our guide was Joseph: a great guy and very knowledgeable. Would absolutely recommend!

Chris   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Oct 16, 2024

Email Chris  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Perfect!
5/5

After reading the positive reviews we booked a 2 day safari with JT! They made a customized schedule based on our wishes and eventually had a private safari with Joseph. Incl. lunch at voi lodge and taita hills and overnight stay in the beautiful salt lick. Everything was well arranged and we also found the price very reasonable! It was an experience never to forget.

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Hayley   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2024 Reviewed: Sep 23, 2024

Email Hayley  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Great safari memories made for life
5/5

Booked way in advance and Julius helped me with decisions on where to go and camps to visit, our driver Dominic picked us up from the hotel in Nairobi and from then on we had a great time, lots of Masai massage with the bumpy roads but that’s to be expected, lake naivasha and Nakuru first and we had already seen 4 of the big 5 before we got to the Mara, this was my 4th safari and it’s still the best experience. Julius kept in contact while we were there and Dominic was brilliant and super knowledgeable. We got to see so many animals up close and witnessed attempted kills as well as post kills.
Communication could be better prior to arrival but you need to also know that in Kenya things are done differently than UK and polepole (slowly slowly)!is their vibe

John   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: August 2024 Reviewed: Aug 18, 2024

Email John  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Honesty
5/5

What can I say but what great service honesty and integrity Jt Safaris was the highlight of our holiday .
The team he used for our Masai Mara safaris was so knowledgable and polite they made it a holiday we will never forget
We got to see the big 5 and the ugly big 5 and had lunch twice in the Mara which was amazing
Everything from take off at Diani beach onwards Julius was on point with everything that he had arranged.
A totally trustworthy company I would highly reccomend a private vehicle as you will get a much more personal service
We stayed at Mara Maisha campsite which was out of this world the staff there and camp were also out of this world
The food was the best ever
Thank you so much Julius and the team

Caroline   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: June 2024 Reviewed: Aug 4, 2024

Email Caroline  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Delivers what is requested!
4/5

Booked basecamp package via Julius, his rates were very reasonable compared to booking direct. I paid by credit card. Communication was good although a couple of prompts were needed at times. Julius is very genuine and WILL deliver whatever you request. He must be incredibly busy so give him time to respond and just follow up if you are unclear about anything. Julius also sorted out transfers to and from the airports, John our driver was on time, well mannered and was very helpful. I would definitely use Julius again if I’m lucky enough to go back to Kenya.

Helen   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: July 2024 Reviewed: Aug 2, 2024

Email Helen  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Personal Professional Service - Amazing Safari
5/5

I then came across JT Safaris online. A very different tour company to what we are used to and a very informal way of planning, but the reviews I read were very complimentary and Julius’ excellent reputation was clear to see. Julius wanted to know exactly what I was looking for and would WhatsApp me ideas regarding parks, activities and places to stay, which I either went with or changed if they weren’t quite right. We agreed on a 15 day itinerary with a couple of nights in Nairobi pre Safari and 4 nights on a Diani beach post Safari. Julius organised literally everything from picking us up when we landed at JLIA, to park/trip tickets, hotels and our return domestic flight down to Ukunda/Diani. We paid approx 45% in advance and the remaining balance when we arrived.

We were greeted at JKIA by a very warm & friendly Dominic, who became our driver and guide for the duration of our safari. Dominic was amazing, easy going, chilled, funny - he worked tirelessly driving us from park to park and then delivering each game drive with such enthusiasm and good humour. He is a skilled & safe driver and has a wealth of knowledge which he readily shared with us as he answered our endless questions. His understanding of the animals was awesome and his ability to spot so many different birds that we would never have noticed - all whilst navigating difficult terrain. Dominic went out of his way to help us find literally every animal - and by day 2 we had already spotted the ‘Big 5’ as well as the Samburu ‘Special 5’ Throughout our safari, Dominic planned our best routes to keep us safe and away from drama (we were there during the riots/protests)

What was most impressive was when I became ill, Dominic immediately offered to take me to hospital. On declining this, he arranged for the camp nurse to see me and must have updated Julius. Within 15 minutes, the nurse was with me and I received several messages from Julius checking I was OK and that I had everything I needed. The care I received from the wonderful nurse at Samburu Simba Lodge and JT Safaris was exemplary and greatly appreciated.

On our last day, we needed to get to JKIA to pick up our flight to Diani. It was destined to be a difficult day as the protesters had planned to block all access roads into the Airport. As always, Dominic was prepared for this, he planned for us to leave extra early to ensure he got us there safely and before the protesters impacted our route. The whole holiday was seamless, thanks to Julius' meticulous planning and our fabulous Safari guide Dominic. I would highly recommend JT Safaris and hope to return very soon. It really was a dream come true. Thank you JT Safaris.

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