AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best in Africa!
Barack & team are fantastic! Good value, clear English, great itineraries, and a smile on their face. Would 100% recommend!
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fessal is a kind gentle man with a proud love for his country and great english to be able to give l
I met Fessal while hé had not yet starten his own company so was working at that moment for another company but if O look at how hé was then, how enthousiastic and talkative I can only imagine with his own business hé is even more so.
EE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator's work was fast and the staff very helpful and kind.
It was our first trip to Africa. The safari was very well organized. Our house was good, the food was very tasty. Our guide Rama was an excellent. It was a great experience for a lifetime. We will definitely come back, because a piece of our heart remained in Tanzania.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Disorganized
Ok I’m going to be completely honest and be the review that I wish I would’ve seen, because this would’ve led me to book differently. Let me start by saying KENYA IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! There were moments where I wanted to cry tears of joy from what I was experiencing and pinch myself because the beauty there is unmatched. Now for Tall Masai as a company, they were completely disorganized. To begin my pickup time was severely miscommunicated by Benson. He messaged me saying my pickup time was 6pm and actually ended up being 6am! MAJORRR difference as I almost booked an extra hotel night to accommodate for the late pick up. So I had to rush and pack all my items last min due to this major error. Then I get in the van and I’m requested to pay the remainder (being that you only pay half prior to booking) in USD. I travel with the country’s currency (Kenyan Shilling) never with usd because it’s not smart. My driver tells me Ben should’ve told you to have usd but he didn’t! So we call and I ended up going back and forth until I was allowed to pay online in which Ben asked me to pay MORE to accommodate for the exchange rate. That was completely unfair and disrespectful. These two errors happened within 40mins of being picked up so I was already super annoyed. All I received was a weak apology from Ben and nothing else. Once the safaris started because we were super delayed things got a little better.. until it was lunch time. The lunch was absolutely horrible and not safe. The meat was not properly refrigerated and the fruit was not fresh. Honestly the food at all the accommodations was pretty bad except Nyati, which was decent. Citymax hotel was disgusting and I would’ve rather slept outside. Please bring a bunch of snacks because the food offered is the worse I’ve experienced in my life. The game drivers were shady and didn’t speak much which was weird. For some of us this is a once in a lifetime experience so engage and explain to us what we’re seeing…. Some did but a lot didn’t and drove with no purpose. However the people I’ve met and the locals, Masai tribe, the wild life was absolutely perfect. If it wasn’t for me making the best out of it and being in nature I would’ve easily gave this company a 1 or 2 star. Yes I understand this is marketed as a budget tour,however no one should be fed old bread and cucumber and sleep in vermin infested hotels for $600 + dollars. NO ONE! this is greedy and not humane. To wrap this up look into higher priced options with a different company if you want to have a full great experience. I would not recommend Tall Masai at all sadly. Hopefully they can take this review as constructive criticism as this was my true raw experience.
IR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was the best
5 Days Safari with this tour was one of the best experience I have ever had .
Timing, planning, accommodation , foods; drinks all was Perfect.
Our Driver Guide , on time with good knowledge , with best character( Mr.Denis)
And Mr Davi the contact person with Suzan
Were Perfect.
In this Safari we had the chance to see big five .
Massai Mara is amazing
Nakuru is amazing
Naiwasha and it’s crescent island with boat riding was lovely
Highly recommend this safari with this group.
In my opinion they are the best
Fatemeh Soleymantabar
Tehran
Iran
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic guide who is extremely helpful
We had an amazing trip to Jozani forest with FESSAL MOH’D , he was very knowledgeable to our many questions and the experience very enjoyable , nothing was too much trouble
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic service, with excellent driver
We were picked up on time. Toured Tsavo East, Amboseli and Taita Hills, staying at very good lodges. we had an amazing driver Raman who was very informative, and certainly knew what he was talking about. He couldn't have done anymore for us, he was superb.
Full marks to Polmans and Raman.
FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enthusiastic travel expert & entrepreneur with good connections
I'm a solo traveler and were looking for a reasonable priced trip on a short notice to some Tanzania national park from Zanzibar. I got an offer within an our of the request (monday at 9.30 pm) for the two days trip to Mikumi national park on Wednesday morning. The trip was amazing! We had a ferry from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam and continued from there with a nice clean minivan. It was nice to see some hustle of the city and local life, but also see the nature and smaller villages on our way to Mikumi. Tour Guide Fessal was very nice and gave me plenty of information about Zanzibar and Tanzania on our way.
We had a Game Drive in Mikumi at the late afternoon. We were lucky to see plenty of animals there. Lions, giraffes, elephants.. Even a small crocodile! Accomondation in Mikumi Park cottage was nice and a buffet dinner was tasty. We had another game drive early next morning.
I highly recommend Imara Tours for similar trips. Fessal was a true professional and I really enjoyed the experience. If you are looking for a bit different and less expensive trip to Mikumi, choose Imara Tours! The trip involves some sitting in a car, so if you have a busy schedule, you might want to consider flying e.g. another side.
IR
Best Safari trip ever
Very good experience with professional team for safari
Everything was great
Accommodation, food, transfers, planning and timing
EE
Very well organised and professional, everything was well planned.
The trip was veery well organised and professional, everything was well planned. We did not had to worry about anything. One of the best trip I have ever had.