FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari!
Tired of the evasive answers we got (or not) from other sites we looked for to organize our safari, we found Tazama African Holidays. Anthony Gitau responded immediately to our email and phone calls. He seems available 24/7! Anthony is punctual, reliable and very professional. Good advice, listening to our requests, even if they make changes to the planing of the day. His choice for our accommodations was excellent: a high standard for a very reasonable price (compared to other safari operators). Nothing to complain about, no negative criticism. Excellent value. No hesitation, we will go back in the wilderness with Anthony. Gilles and his wife, from France: a week in Nakuru and Masai Mara, beginning of October 2018.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Terrible. Choose other options. Don't let this company cheat you
I purchased a 8 day and 7 nights Safari with this company and it had been the worst experience of my live. I am an experienced traveller who have visited more than 40 countries and 8 different in Africa, and ner happened something like this.
This operator is a cheater who will try to scam you and take the money from your pocket. Remember: They don't get what you pay. They also scam you with the rate exchange what rise the price of the tour, They have ruined our holiday.
The van is overcrowded (9 people), fake itinerary, they don't go where they promise, not experienced staff, they make changes in the itinarary and hotels without considering what you paid. They spent a lot of time in logistics like an ordinary bus changing people to reduce their costs and don't get you what you paid. The accomodattions don't have the minimum standards, no hot water, broken mosquito nets, dirty room, terrible food.
They manage well the social networks to cheat you, but be aware that these people are cheaters and will ruin your safari.
Choose another option in order to avoid they mess you up and ruin your holiday.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
wonderful tour in namibia
i would like to highly recommend Bluecrane safari , which provide us a perfect tour in Namibia.
Our guide and driver Sammy, is professional and have experience. we enjoy wonderful tour in desert and deadvlei.
Sammy also brings us surprise when we just start tour at 1st day, a free wifi is available in our car! amazing!
Derek Jacobs, arranges whole tour for us with caring, selects good location lodge, Great!
it’s real a wonderful tour, the only regrettable thing is tooo short.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hassle Free Travel
Andrew Malalika from Jackpot Tours was amazing not only did he arrange a safari & airport transfers for me (a solo female traveller). But he is a solutions man... on the way to the airport I realised I had left my passport at my friends house !!!! Panic set in, Andrew was calm & advised that the best option was for my friend to get a pikipiki guy (they use motorbikes) to deliver the passport, as they are able to avoid the traffic jams
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari
October 2018
We began looking for a Safari and found the “sea” of companies confusing and exhausting. Because we have done Safari’s in the past, we knew what we wanted. We attempted to speak with many agencies and the first thing most companies wanted was “our budget”, nothing about what we wanted to do on the Safari. Or an agency would send a “cookie cutter” plan.
By chance we found TAZAMA AFRICA HOLIDAYS with ANTHONY GITAU. He was the director of the agency and our driver/ guide too! We exchanged one email and after that spoke directly to him on the phone. We sorted out together what the package would consist of. He was very clear as to what would be included and what would not be concluded, no surprises. Whenever we called him he picked up the phone, imagine that! We were sold after that!
Throughout the Safari with Anthony to Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara, he delivered EVERYTHING he promised plus more. We enjoyed a 7 day safari with him. He drove an comfortable and good functioning land cruiser for the duration of our trip. He has an excellent command of the english language.
He was very knowledgeable about the cultures of Africa, the animals, etc. We shared many good conversations with him.
He choose for us amazing, luxurious accommodations, that cared for our every need.
He was honest, punctual, professional, very flexible, kind, genuine, and always concerned about how we were doing.
Avoid the agencies that charge you Thousands of dollars for the same package. Use TAZAMA AFRICA HOLIDAYS with ANTHONY GITAU and rest assured you will get what you asked for. Without any hesitation, I will give his name to all my friends and fellow travelers, and return for another trip with him.
We cannot thank him enough!
FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing and instructive three days safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro parks
Everything went very well with this tour organized by Adam , manager of Afrozone Kingdom Safaris . We met wih pleasure at my hotel at the beginning and the end of the safari . Hilda was a good cook and made for us delicious and tasty meals especially her soup... even the lunch box was satisfying . Freddy was a careful driver and a good guide , he gave us a lot of information about the animals , birds etc.. Both were friendly and helpfull .We saw the big 5(only the back of a black rhino very far away..) In the Ngorongoro crater we saw hundred of wildbeest . We saw several lions , a cheetah lying on a branch and many others animals , birds(amazing ostriches , etc..) The last day an elephant cross the Simba campsite... Thanks to Adam who was friendly and competent to organize this safari . I recommend Afrozone Kingdom Safaris , a serious and reliable company .
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most excellent decision in Kenya trip
Actually I and my wife were nervous a bit, since it was our first visit not only in Kenya, but also in Africa. So even after reading so many reviewes of over 10 companies really carefully for some days in planning my schedule in Kenya, it was not easy to choose the one. (I could find really many tour companies with reviews on online, and safari tour was the most important for my african trip...) That was Beacon finally, and this decision was the most excellent one I made during this vacation.
Eric, our driver and guide, was really gentle and professional. He was able to answer any questions of us about animal, plant, life and culture in Kenya and safari. His driving was also perfect and we are suprised that he really knew all the paths and alleys even in savana, so it made us see all the wild animals(without only leopard!!!) and enjoy the long way move even on off road, "African Massage."
My trip was private for me and my wife, and for 4 days including masai mara, nakuru, and naivasha. The best way to enjoy safari tour is just following Eric's guide, (then he would show everything of wild savana), I'd like to recommend to take boat tour and walking safari (it's optional) if you are planned to come by lake naivasha in your itinery. It will be special.
I wish to visit safari again some day, I promise it would be beacon again. I want to say thanks here again to beacon and Eric(to Robert, also).
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well organised , and experienced which made our safari in Uganda a majical and experience
In the lead up to the safari , Innocent and his staff were always prompt and friendly in responding to our enquiries , and requests .
Our itinerary across Uganda to see Chimpanzees , and Gorillas as well as visiting other National Parks including seeing Lions and Leopard in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Marchison was a fantastic experience . Our driver/guide was helpful ,friendly , knowledgable and a brilliant driver which is crucial when driving long distances in rural Uganda
We had no problems with this company and would use them again without hesitation .
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari in Selous and relaxing at Lazy Lagoon
We, a family of five - 3 boys age 11, 15 and 19 - ordered a tailor made week program from Tanzania Explorer. it was a great trip in all ways. The service we recieved before, under and after was excellent - and we felt safe and taken care of all the way. 3 days at Rufiji river lodge was super, and gave us both the time to "land" after a tiring journey and busy work weeks, and the chance to explore the wilderness of Africa. The boys were excited to see Hippo, Crocodiles and Impalas on the first day, and Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras and snakes the next. Rufiji is a small camp by the river, and staying in the tent huts is being in the wilderness, with hippos roaring in the river and monkeys in the trees. Very cool. Our driver Sam, was an excellent guide, and very knowledgebale and pleasant to be with. The kids loved him. Both the driving, walking and boat safari was super. After a long drive on day 4 - we arrived at Lazy Lagoon. (We took this by car, since my wife does not like small planes, but there is an air strip close to Rufuji, and I would have taken a flight to Zanzibar og Pemba if this was not an issue, because the drive back is long, like 7-8 hrs in partly heavy traffic through Dar es Salaam). This was a small paradise, with good food, relaxing days, sun, sea and play. We spent 3 nights herd, and enjoyed it very much. The place is small and quite, but there are surf boards, billiard, darts, pool etc. - but staying here is mainly relaxing... All in all a very good experience, thanks to the staff in Tanzania and Pernilla in Sweden.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the greatest experiences of my life!
I had read all the positive reviews in advance, which convinced me to choose East Africa Wild Adventures, yet it still managed to exceed my high expectations. From the beginning, they were super helpful in providing tips and information on how I could maximize my time in Tanzania. We spoke briefly over the phone to discuss options and I was very satisfied with the options they laid out for me. Once I arrived to the airport, my guide, Hassan, was wonderful: an expert in the region (I learned so much about the region and its history from him) and in wildlife scouting, actively helpful at all times. He ensured that I had the best time I could have, and I definitely did. Again, I had high expectations given all the positive reviews I'd read, but even those expectations were exceeded from the moment I arrived. Next time I plan a trip to East Africa, I will for sure work with them again.
