50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service!
Absolutely beautiful! I had once in a lifetime experience at Wenchi. I was amazed buy the beautiful scenery, blue water, and also the kindness of locals. My tour guide was very professional. I definitely recommend it.
PH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Interesting name(Nelson Mandela, Jr.) and very accommodating and knowledgable.
If you want to feel secure, on time and well informed, this is the company.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It’s perfect
The overall schedule worked perfectly. We enjoyed lunch and dinner at every stop and saw plenty of wildlife, which left us with a deep impression. Our guide Johny Jackson accurately predicted animal movements, allowing us to witness many precious sights up close. This trip has created priceless memories that will last a lifetime.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safari guide!
Overall, I really enjoyed my experience with Jocky Tours and Safaris.
Booking: I booked with Jocky Tours only two weeks before my planned safari, and they were very responsive and accommodating. They answered all of my questions via WhatsApp within three to four days, and I was able to pay a deposit to secure my trip easily. Communication was a bit limited in the period immediately before the trip, which initially concerned me, but they ensured that all logistics and details were taken care of before departure.
Accommodations: I stayed at Jambo Mara, a mid-range accommodation option that was perfect for the trip. My guide helped me check in and out and coordinated my lunches with the lodge, which made everything very smooth. The lodge itself was clean, safe, and surrounded by beautiful scenery. Beverages other than bottled water were not included, but this was communicated clearly beforehand. After long days on safari, the hot shower and large, comfortable bed were exactly what I needed. The food was good overall, though it left a little to be desired at times. My favorite part was the live cooking station, especially the omelets, noodles, and pasta dishes.
Guide: The most important part: the safari guide. I had John Walter, also known as “John of the Jungle,” and I would 1000% recommend requesting him if possible. He was charming, funny, knowledgeable, and extremely kind.
During our first afternoon game drive, we saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, and multiple female lions-all within the first three hours. On our second day, he asked what we most wanted to see and managed to help us find nearly all of it. He made a real effort to introduce us to new animals rather than repeatedly stopping at species we had already seen.
John was truly a 5/5 guide, and I feel very fortunate to have had him for this experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Shanjoy was attentive, authentic, and responsive, making our once in a lifetime safari the best!
Shanjoy tours has made it easy to plan a once in a lifetime safari trip. From the start, Rodah was extremely helpful in answering our questions (there were a lot!) and giving her guidance and opinions for our itinerary. She was very attentive and listened to our preferences, and helped us build our itinerary that matched everything we wanted (and then some). We even requested to add things to our plan as late as 2 days before our trip and Rodah quickly updated our itinerary.
Our tour guides Steve and Dominic were excellent and very knowledgeable, giving us information on each species, with facts big and small that made it even more fun to spot animals we have not seen yet. They were quick to respond to sightings, and made sure to give us the best position for viewing and pictures. We were lucky to see the big five within our first 2 days of safari in Maasai Mara thanks to Steve and his impressive abilities to find Rhinos (he sure is dedicated!). Both Steve and Dominic incorporated our input and requests for what animals we would like to see (when possible) and tried their hardest to make sure we saw the animals we wanted to see. We also had Sam, the photographer, with us for our safari and he was amazing. He took portraits of us with the animals in the background, at sunset, took great pictures of the animals, and made sure all of our requests were met.
The transfers from park to park were seamless, and Rodah, Steve, and Dominic handle all the behind the scenes work at the airstrips making the process as easy as possible.
At our first stop in Nairobi, we went a little over board with souvenirs, and Rodah happily kept our souvenirs at the offices, and we collected them as we departed Kenya. Overall, Shanjoy made sure that we were happy from our first correspondence to the time we boarded our plane. We felt like we were their top priority, and that is what makes them stand out from their competitors. I would not hesitate to recommend Shanjoy, and I cannot wait to return for another safari with them!
MT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 6-day Safari in Tanzania
we booked our safari in Tanzania with Sereland and it was the experience of a lifetime. Everything was incredibly well organised, from the transfers to the safari itself. one of the absolute highlights was our safari guide, Baraka. If you are booking with Sereland, ask for him! Baraka is incredibly knowledgeable about wildlife and I honestly don’t think I have ever met anyone who knows so much about animals, their behaviour, the landscape, and where to find them. We learned so much during the safari, also about birds and plants! He has a fantastic sense of humour, is extremely polite, and patient.
the sightings were unbelievable. We saw the Big Five, the Ugly Five, and what felt like all the cast of The Lion King, all incredibly close! We saw cheetahs and leopards from less than three metres away, watched a family of lions together, and experienced the wildebeest migration. At one point Baraka had to drive VERY fast during the game drive so we could catch the migration in time, and even then I felt completely safe AND we got to see it!
We loved Tanzania, and the unforgettable safari, and we know, a huge part of that was thanks to Baraka. If you are travelling with Sereland, I highly recommend him as your guide. You will not regret it. In Safari's, I learnt, who is your driver matters! :)
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, comfortable and excellent
From the beginning, the communication from tour organizer benson was excellent, responding to all kind of queries at any point of time.
The accomodation provided were good and comfortable. Festo our driver and guide was best in everything. He is responsible and commited to the job. We managed to witness best parts of safari because of his promptness and planning.
Strongly recommend.
Thank you for everything!!!
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Unforgettable Safari Experience – Exceeded Expectations!
An Unforgettable Safari Experience – Exceeded Expectations!
Our safari trip was truly an unforgettable experience and, overall, exceeded our expectations.
Safari: We had the opportunity to see an incredible variety of wildlife and experienced some amazing moments during our game drives. I would have loved to see lions actually ambushing their prey, but considering how many times we came across lions preparing and positioning themselves for an ambush during our itinerary, I would still rate the safari experience as exceeded expectations. Seeing these behaviors up close in their natural environment was fascinating.
Guides/Drivers: The guides and drivers were fantastic throughout the trip. We had super-friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating guides and drivers on the Tanzania side, and Kim and Mike on the Kenya side were wonderful as well. Their expertise, enthusiasm, and willingness to make sure we had a great experience made a big difference. We truly appreciated their efforts.
Accommodations: The accommodations were, for the most part, excellent and really added to the overall experience. The properties were comfortable and well selected. There was just one exception where we did not have hot water during our stay. This was particularly surprising because the property had only been open for about nine months. Hopefully, this is something they can address going forward.
Food: We had absolutely no issues with the food throughout the trip. The meals were enjoyable, and everything was handled very well.
A Special Thank You: Our special thanks to Claire for the beautiful monogrammed blankets. They were such a thoughtful and personal touch, and we truly appreciated the gesture. It was a wonderful surprise and something we will always associate with this memorable trip.
Our Recommendation: We highly recommend Fred and the One More Adventure team, especially for anyone planning a complex itinerary or traveling with a larger group. Coordinating a trip like ours involves many moving parts, and we greatly appreciated the planning, coordination, responsiveness, and attention to detail throughout the journey. Fred and the team did a wonderful job bringing everything together and helping make our trip such a memorable experience.
Overall, we had a wonderful and memorable safari experience and will cherish the memories for a long time. Thank you to Fred, Claire, and the entire One More Adventure team for helping make this trip so special!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical!
We honestly couldn’t recommend Cuan highly enough. He planned an absolutely flawless trip for us and it genuinely felt like every detail had been thought through.
The amount of time in each place was perfect with enough time to experience everything on offer, while still having plenty of downtime to relax. Every transfer ran seamlessly and every accommodation was outstanding. Xugana was a definite highlight and became even more special when my partner proposed there!
We had some incredible experiences along the way, from fishing with our own private guide and boat to amazing wildlife encounters...including coming across a male lion on a walking safari!
The whole trip felt effortless from our end, which is exactly what you want when travelling somewhere like Africa. It was truly a trip of a lifetime and one we’ll remember forever.
Thank you, Cuan, for all the thought, care and work you put into creating such an incredible experience for us. We wouldn’t hesitate to book with you again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best tour organizer you can have
We booked with Madagascar Natural Tours after deliberating and speaking to a few more operators. Absolutely made the best choice possible! We had a very well organized tour, complete flexibility on the schedule, great guides and drivers, amazing availability and truly the best there is! Go for it!