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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

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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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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Jur   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Oct 28, 2024

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

Amazing safari with Joseph
5/5

We went on a three-day safari with JT Safari to Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks, and it was truly amazing! Julius tailors the safari entirely to your wishes and takes the time to help you as much as possible. You can always message him with any questions or special requests.

Our driver and guide was Joseph, a really friendly guy who had incredible knowledge about the animals, the land, and the parks.

All in all, a fantastic experience! I highly recommend booking with JT Safari if you’re planning a safari in Kenya.

Carola   –  
Germany DE
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Oct 31, 2024

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

The review below is the personal opinion of Carola and not that of SafariBookings.
Unpaid and changed Lodges
1/5

I would not book JT Safaris again. Almost the whole safari was paid in advance and I had a confimation for all Camps and Lodges we were planning to stay. But when we arrived in Mombasa the first information we got was that we will not stay at Salt Lick Lodge but had to switch to another camp.
"Ok, that might happen in Kenia" we thought. But then, after four days of safari we came to Kibo camp in Amboseli and the booked rooms had not been paid for.
I phoned JT Safaris but nothing happened. It was really, really frustrating, especially if you are all dusty and a bit exhausted from the trip...
It took hours and in the end our guide paid the rooms, that we already paid for in advance.

Finally we made sure, that he got the money back - but without him - I am sure - we would have paid twice without any chance of getting our money back.

Harry   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: November 2024 Reviewed: Nov 15, 2024

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

Excellent in organisation
5/5

Despite the difficult times of COVID, Julius has of course also faced setbacks, but he does everything he can to make things as good and enjoyable as possible for the customer and to ensure an excellent holiday. Arranges everything well to your complete satisfaction. I have now been with him for the fourth time and it is excellent, TOP! Small organization where service and customer interests come first. Also this trip, 14 day safari, 100% satisfaction. Super beautiful and seen and enjoyed a lot of nature. We will certainly recommend JT to everyone.

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