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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Despite being a small and relatively new operator we were satisfied with their service.
We booked this trip for two ladies with their three kids. Obviously slightly hesitant due to very few reviews and a brand new SM presence we were relieved to see that Jack delivered on his promise. The vehicle provided was in good shape, and the guide he booked was excellent.
We can warmly recommend them to other tourists.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thomas is an excellent guide and driver
Well organised tour led by Thomas our driver with plenty of comfort stops
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service , well presented
Service excellent, on time. Value for money , clean, friendly driver with Thomas,
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Smart, calm, friendly and professional
Honestly, my experience was a complete unexpected one. I didn't have time to check every point we will visit, so everything was new.
This is where organization came through. From Arusha and back, everything was so well organized, we just had to wake up and have the cameras ready. Bayona, the guide and the driver, did a great job preddicting the animal movements to see them closer. And Denis, the cook, cooked the best meals we could eat on a Safari, waking up early to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner. 10/10 experience.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommended tour around Kenya and Tanzania
Easy booking and good communication with David.
The tour was fantastic, I’ve seen so many beautiful things around Kenya and Tanzania. Everything went smoothly and even when facing small difficulties David was always reachable by WhatsApp and took good care of everything.
Highly recommended, thanks again David.
Now it’s time to relax at Zanzibar before heading back to European winter :(
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They were absolutely fantastic
The tour operator was fantastic . At Kilimanjaro airport whilst others waited for hours, we had been told before we flew to fill out the medical forms so went through quickly.
Henry our tour guide for the week met us at the airport and was with us for the week. He was wonderful, so kind and fun to be with. We went to Tarangire national park, lake Manyara, Ngorongoro crater and Serengeti
and saw everything - lions (>100 in total and twice after a hunt) cheetah (with babies), leopards most days (including in a tree with a kill), rhino, buffalo, giraffe and so so much more. Everyday when we thought we couldn’t see anything better and we did. Truly an incredible week. Thank you
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Incredible Safari Experience, Highly Recommend Sote Tours
We just finished an unforgettable 5 day safari with Sote Tours and Travel, exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. What an amazing experience! We saw so many animals in their natural habitat, and every game drive had something exciting to offer. Watching wildlife up close was definitely the highlight of our trip. We took hundreds of beautiful pictures and enjoyed every moment. The weather was fantastic throughout, and honestly, late October turned out to be a great time for a safari.
A big part of what made this trip so special was our guide, Michael. He was absolutely amazing! His knowledge of wildlife, incredible ability to spot animals from a distance, and passion for what he does really impressed us. He was friendly, patient, and always happy to answer our questions. We learned so much from him and couldn't have asked for a better guide. These five days gave us memories we will cherish forever. A huge thank you to Sote Tours and Travel, and especially Michael, for such a wonderful experience. We highly recommend them!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful and considerate of all our needs
Excellent tour seeing everything we wanted and more. Our guide Mtou was fantastic too, knowledgeable and reliable and nothing was too much trouble, particularly dealing with the quirks of our group of 12. The places we visited and the experiences we had will be cherished for many years to come. Thank you Africa Zim Travel!
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable operator that can adapt to your needs at great price
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Safari Experience – Highly Recommended!
We had an absolutely amazing experience on our trip to Kenya, and we couldn't have asked for a better guide than Francis (Jocky tours)!
From the very beginning, everything went smoothly. Francis picked us up at the airport and took us to the office to complete the payment process, which took just around 15 minutes. From there, our adventure began!
We started with an incredible three-day safari in the Masai Mara, staying at the lovely Enkorok Mara Camp . The experience was simply fantastic! We then continued to Nakuru(where we stayed 1 night in Nakuru lodge) another beautiful destination, before heading to Naivasha for 2 days (Navaisha country club), where we enjoyed an amazing hike at Mount Longonot and a rainy visit to Crescent Island.
Our journey ended in Amboseli, where we stayed at the beautiful Sopa Lodge. All the accommodations were great, and having access to swimming pools at each stop was a lovely bonus. The food throughout the trip was also very good.
But what really made this trip special was seeing the animals. Francis with his experience, passion, and knowledge of wildlife were evident every single day. He was always happy to show us the animals, answer our questions, and make sure we didn't miss anything. He also clearly knows the parks and the right people, which meant he knew exactly where to take us to find the animals and get the best possible pictures.
We were incredibly lucky with the wildlife we got to see, and we owe a big part of that to his expertise and dedication.
A huge thank you to Francis and Jocky tours for making this such a memorable adventure. Everything was well organised, the accommodations were excellent, and the safari itself exceeded our expectations.
If you're planning a safari in Kenya, we can wholeheartedly recommend this experience and, especially, Francis as your guide. Five stars without a doubt! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An outstanding first African safari — Africa Barefoot Safaris got everything right
My wife and I travelled with Africa Barefoot Safaris from 27 September to 4 October, covering Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara over a week, and it was the most amazing first safari we could have asked for.
Logistics were flawless. Airport pickup, all road transfers between parks, every game drive and the final drop-back ran exactly to time. We had a pop-top Land Cruiser to ourselves, with windows and last two rows rolling up fully (tarpaulin/sheet based) which made the whole thing properly immersive, especially for camera photography. Unrestricted views, room to move, and no compromising with other guests on when to stay at a sighting.
Both lodges, Tulia and Lerai, exceeded our expectations.
The wildlife was extraordinary. We witnessed three separate hunts: a solo lioness stalking with Kilimanjaro as the backdrop in Amboseli, a young male cub making an attempt on a gazelle under his parents' watchful gaze at Nakuru, and a large pride of lionesses and cubs taking on a herd of buffalo in the Mara. We also had two separate leopard sightings (Maasai Mara), both on kills, and a huge flight of flamingos crossing Lake Nakuru in the setting sun. We completed the Big Five on our first trip to Africa, which felt enormously fulfilling.
Much of that credit goes to our guide, Steve (silver level guide), who consistently had us in the right place at the right time. Behind the scenes, Prajwal handled coordination superbly - and was endlessly patient with our high volume of messages, requests and changes throughout the planning.
On cost: the quote was exactly right. We spent nothing beyond gratuities for staff at the lodges - no surprises, no add-ons.
Highly recommended, especially for first-timers who want a private vehicle and a guide who knows where to be.
