50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had spend 4 days with my family in Mikumi, it was a trip full of joy, laugh and quality time!
We had a driver, "Abe" who knew a lot about animals and who drive us safely every where we had been. He was humble enough to apologize when things went wrong. With my family and friends, we had spend great time in a beautiful place: Bastian camp.
I recommend this Safari.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The journy was too awesome and we saw different types of animals,but Ngorongoro was too unique
That was the most stunning and wonderful trip we ever did. Susan from Tanzania Exclusive Journeys did an amazing job in planning our trip and shared a lot of good advice – it is always the details that matter. From our point of view, this trip was well planned and perfectly executed in every way. We felt a warm welcome in Arusha at the office and got easy and direct help with an airport luggage issue, so all got well.Especially to our guide&driver Sam, we owe a lot of thanks. He was the perfect guide for us. He easily won our hearts and we had a lot of fun on the trip. There are so many special moments on this Safari thanks to him. He took really good care of us and told us nearly everything there is to know about that wonderful wildlife. Our guide was a real treasure, always calm, accommodating where help is needed, well respected in the community, fully professional and blessed with the right kind of humor.Trip details: We visited Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP und Ngorongoro Crater NP on our five day safari. I would always suggest to book a private tour, it is absolutely worth it. Take your time to research some accommodations to get the right feeling for what you want and listen to the advice of Jane. And if possible, do it a little longer than five days. By the way, Tanzania Exclusive Journeys guide does all the necessary paperwork there is in crossing national parks - smooth and easy. You can really enjoy every minute. The Landcruiser was well equipped, had lots of space, a power charger and a small fridge.We will come back!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very interesting safaris
july-august 2018.We were a 5 persons french family (2 children less than 12)
We had 2 safaris with JOCKY TOURS and SAFARIS the first in Amboseli, the second one in Masai Mara and we have really enjoyed them.
Cars confortable, always on time for departures, and drivers very attentive
Thanks to our drivers-guides::we have seen the fabulous seven and so many animals; and inforgettable: the great migration
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A hugely enjoyable, well organised experience.
The company communicated well with us, both before and during the excursion.
We were only surprised once; to learn of a last-minute change of one hotel; from the Crater Rim View to the Tanzanice Lodge. But we had no complaints there, because the Tanzanice is stunning! We would happily have stayed there all three nights if it was possible. Actually Tanzanice gave us two family rooms for the price of one, because no-one else was staying that night.
Our only gripe on the hotel front was the final one - the Twiga Lodge in Mto wa Mbu. (Don't confuse it with the one in Arusha!) This was more of a campsite with some rooms around; check-in was like a military camp and our "family room" was one tiny room with three equal-sized beds crammed into it. Barely room to move, but it was for one night, and the food was OK. But it was explained - you pays your money you takes your choice, we went for a low-end deal so they had to choose hotels which fit the budget. We got lucky with the Tanzanice.
The Green Mountain Hotel in Arusha (our first one) was fine - clean, friendly, and had a very impressive restaurant, where everything is cooked from scratch (even the bread) as you watch!
Our 3 day safari took in Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. And we thoroughly enjoyed each day - plenty of lions at Ngorongoro. We only missed out on cheetah, didn't see any of them. But that's not the fault of the safari guys!
Our Toyota Land Cruiser had seen much better days - bits falling off it en route and the horn sounding of its own accord occasionally - but we found that rather charming. And we enjoyed the company of our fine guide Julius. A really nice chap with his own interesting history.
I'd have no problem using this company again. Many thanks guys!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The experience was awesome i loved it.
I would love to say Smartview is the best tour operator in Kenya. They made our Safari successful with their best professional and friendly approach. They placed our comfort before anything else and provided services that must have limited their profit i guess. Their driver, the vehicle, the hotels and resorts that they provided in the package was worth more than what I paid. They gave us finest driver on Kenyan roads and in game parks plus a good communicator. His knowledge and understanding of wildlife and nature around helps one enjoy the safari and see all that is there on offer. His patience and friendliness is non-comparable. I highly recommend SMARTVIEW TRAVEL to anyone going to Kenya for a short or long tour. I am 100% sure they will offer you what ever you want and at a cost you can not regret.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Smartview Travel & tours are the best in kenya. I think they deserve that word SMART.
I would love to say Smartview is the best tour operator in Kenya. They made our Safari successful with their best professional and friendly approach. They placed our comfort before anything else and provided services that must have limited their profit i guess. Their driver, the vehicle, the hotels and resorts that they provided in the package was worth more than what I paid. They gave us finest driver on Kenyan roads and in game parks plus a good communicator. His knowledge and understanding of wildlife and nature around helps one enjoy the safari and see all that is there on offer. His patience and friendliness is non-comparable. I highly recommend SMARTVIEW TRAVEL to anyone going to Kenya for a short or long tour. I am 100% sure they will offer you what ever you want and at a cost you can not regret.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip with a great company
I really had a nice time, the safari was amazing, we had the oportunity to see many different animals, our driver was really good, he was friendly, talkative, trying to explain everything we wanted to know, and doing his best to make it easier for us to see every animal.
Everybody from the company was really nice and very helpfull.I strongly recomend African Scenery Holidays to everyone.
NG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional guides
My wife and my two children always talk about our 9days tour to Uganda. Gorillas, chimps and Rhinos in Question Elizabeth were fascinating. Uganda is very rich in terms of wild life. People's choice tours staff did a great job to keep us happy and make our tour memorable. Thank you very much.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good safari with lots of wildlife.
Nice 6 day safari, with nights at camping sites with wildlife.
Good experience.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very efficient - they arranged a perfect itinerary for our family safari adventure
Communication was very efficient and the service was excellent. The trip far exceeded our expectations and we consider ourselves to be quite well travelled.
The safari tour was excellent, we saw so many different types of animals and our guide was superb. He really went out of his way to make sure that we got the most out of our trip and was very experienced and competent. We loved tenting in the Serengeti and having lunch at a hippo pool.
Zanzibar was fantastic and we really enjoyed our time there. The resort was of a very high standard and the staff were very friendly and helpful.