FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you so much for an incredible experience
Thank you so much for an incredible experience! We went on a two-day safari: the first day in Tarangire National Park, and the second in the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.
We were lucky enough to see a huge number of animals: rhinos, lions, giraffes, hippos, zebras, elephants, monkeys, antelopes, ostriches, buffalo, hyenas, gazelles, warthogs, flamingos, and snakes. It was fantastic!
Both parks were stunning, but the Ngorongoro Crater was a real highlight, the landscapes were absolutely breathtaking!
The safari was perfectly organized from start to finish. Everything was included, allowing us to fully enjoy the experience without having to worry about a thing. It was all very well coordinated, transfers were taken care of, and we were even dropped back off at our hotel at the end of the trip, which we truly appreciated.
The overnight accommodation was also excellent, complete with a swimming pool, perfect for relaxing after a day full of discoveries.
A huge thank you for the top-notch organization and for these unforgettable memories! We recommend this experience 100%.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amboseli and Tsavo Park in 2 days
Contacted Steve for a private safari tour in 2 days, starting Saturday morning from Nairobi, stop at Amboseli on Saturday evening and Tsavo East on Sunday, stop at Voi.
Steve was very responsive, built à customised trip given our short timing. We had a super driver, very nice and drives safe. Amazing time at both Amboseli and Tsavo! We could see éléphants, leopards , lions etc..
Would recommend 100%!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Maasai Mara experience with Geeman!
We had an incredible two full days on safari in the Maasai Mara, and Geeman made it truly unforgettable. His tracking instincts and knowledge of the reserve are top-tier. Thanks to him, we managed to spot everything on our checklist across just two days. He positioned the vehicle perfectly for sightings and photography every single time.
Beyond being a brilliant guide, Geeman is warm, exceptionally friendly, and constantly brings great energy and conversation to the drive. He made us feel completely at ease from minute one. If you are heading to the Mara, ask for Geeman, you won't find a better companion out in the bush!
AE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful, knowledgeable and patient with our needs.
We were a long time planning with Tailormade Africa due to an unforeseen move to the UAE. They offered great suggestions and were flexible in meeting our needs, which changed on several occasions. The reality of the Safari was everything that we had hoped for and more. The collection in Arusha went smoothly, the lodge on the first night was relaxing. The seven days & nights of safari that followed in Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the NortherN Serengeti were spectacular. Our guides and camp staff all added to the experience, we stayed in tented lodge Tarangire, a beautiful lodge near Ngorongoro and a mobile tented camp in the Serengeti, with wildebeest and zebra roaming freely around our tent. For anyone considering an African safari we could not recommend Tailormade highly enough. We had the big 5 ticked off within a couple of days. In Tarangire we were close up with a lioness in a hunt and male leopard. In the Northern Serengeti, we witnessed the migration in full flow, wildebeest and zebra for as far as the eye could see. river crossings, crocodiles, serval cat, elephants, prides of lions.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience!
We had an amazing experience from beginning to end with Pega tours. We had a slightly quirky itinerary and not much time, and they worked with us to arrange a perfect trip. John was a fantastic guide, so knowledgeable about the wildlife and all the books and crannies of the parks, and went out of his way (quite literally!) to show us all the gems and animals. The home stay with the owner is basic, clean and welcoming, with tasty food. We were so pleased that we ended up hiring out John as a driver all the way to rift valley as well, and we were very comfortable in the safari van on the scenic route. Thoroughly recommend!!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a very enjoyable 5 day safari
It was well organised from the beginning
Reservations Sales team and then a smooth handover to the coordinator
Safari driver was good as well
It certainly was very expensive and the one thing that we didn’t like is the high expectations from your company to give the drivers a tip of more then 100 USD per day for a family of four
Nowhere else in the world does that exist
Aren’t you paying them enough when your company is already charging a lot for the actual Safari ??
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
We just returned from a 8 day safari with Safari Soles. They helped customize an itinerary that was exactly what we wanted. Their communication was excellent and emails were answered within a day Mandela was our guide and he was superb! We saw all of the Big Five multiple times. Our accommodations were very comfortable and each place had staff that were very helpful. We highly recommend Safari Soles as a company and Mandela as a guide.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Could not ask for or find a better company
I have never left a review on any tour group before. However, I felt compelled to here because Jangwa was a truly amazing group. Not only did they set up an amazing trip, they went way above when the airline lost our bags (even though Jangwa had nothing to do with the airline booking or choice). While we continued our trip, they spent numerous hours working to find our bags and make sure that we were able to get those back while at the same time keeping our itinerary. They were extremely responsive during all aspects of the trip trip planning to after we returned, and they quickly responded to any issue we had arise. I cannot recommend this group highly enough.
CA
Be sure You Bring New US Currency If You Are Paying Your Balance To Shian Tours In Cash
Albert was our guide through Shian Tours and he was the consummate professional, incredibly well versed in all of the places he brought is, sharing relevant facts and personal anecdotes, all laced with humour. He was prompt and prepared for each of our days and both flexible and attentive in considering our needs and preferences. We would give him 5 stars!!
As far as the Shian Team goes we worked primarily with Jackie and only occasionally with Jane. Although they were both professional and responsive, Jackie neglected to inform us of a very significant piece of information involving the fact that any US dollars dated prior to 2017 or having any marks or tears are considered illegal tender in Kenya. She texted us this information while we were boarding in Frankfurt for our second flight on our way to Nairobi. Impossible for us to do anything about it at that point. Upon arrival in Nairobi at our meeting with her she informed us that 700 USD of payment was unusable and that we would have to come up with it again. She was unwilling to eat the cost within the company, or to share the cost of the mistake, she insisted on dumping it fully on us. As Canadians it involved yet another transaction changing our money to American, again at a cost to us. This should have been something she told us well ahead of time when we were still in Canada and could have easily been appropriately prepared. It was a debacle. We had to come up with our own solution as she handed us the “old” currency and threatened to cancel our safari. At one point she messaged and told us to use that $700 as our gate entrance fee yet she told us noone would accept it only at a great loss to us. Seemed like a 4 hour drive to find they would not take our money was a risk she wanted us to take. There were other instances of misinformation, but that being said, our hotels were booked, transportation mostly on time and communication available throughout our trip.
She came and presented us with a Shuka and wanted a photo op in front of the Shian Tour marked vehicle which we obliged her. She also upgraded us to 2 inclusive breakfasts before all the problems even started. , A big shout out to the Hilton Garden Inn near the airport in Nairobi. Again 5 star! They took fabulous care of us in all ways possible; transportation, flexible check-in and check-out, great rooms, tasty food and warm, welcoming staff. We believe we received good value for what we paid.
Can’t wrap this up without once again saying Albert is an exceptional guide. Ask for him!!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic operator that accommodates to all your needs during the tour!
Toilo Tours is a fantastic company to go on a safari with! We went for the budget experience but the owner Julius upgraded us to a lodge for 3/4 nights! The tour guide Lewis was so informative and exceptional. I highly recommend anyone to do their safari with Toilo Tours. They are responsive, prioritise safety and good value for money.