IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dishonest company
Don’t book any service through this tour operator. In our experience, we felt scammed — they took our money and did not follow the agreed itinerary. Afterwards, they stopped responding and left us stranded. They kept saying ‘Hakuna Matata,’ which, in hindsight, felt misleading and dismissive.
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IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of a lifetime thanks to Mali guide
This was by far the best experience of my life!
I chose a package of 4 days and 3 nights, exploring Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro Parks.
It was my first Safari but I was lucky enough to see all the big 5...you can see so many spices of animals and birds...
I spent the 1st evening inside a beutiful Lodge, the 2nd and 3rd one in a tent camp.
Despite these one were less confortable than the Lodge, falling asleep under an amazing sky and with animal sounds, and waking up with zebras all around while the sun was rising, was a touching experience that I will never forget!
A shout-out to Mali, our guide, what an incredible man! He was kind, patience and wise; ready to embrace every request we had and aswering to all our questions.
He knows these parks by memory and one thing I really appreciated is the respect that all the guides have for each others and for the animals too, making sure that we understood what were the behaviours forbidden towards the animals.
I can't wait to do it again!
PK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellently managed!
The entire tour was managed very well, with timely pickups and smooth overall operations. Walter has been a wonderful guide, delivering an amazing safari experience. He is very knowledgeable and friendly!
The tour has been great value for money, highly recommended!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Walter brought all the excitement and knowledge! He’s the best I’m thankful he was our driver!
Jocky Tours and Safari went above and beyond to make my trip truly special. My guide Walter was not only knowledgeable about the wildlife and parks but also incredibly friendly and passionate about what he does. Every stop felt thoughtfully planned, and I always felt safe and cared for. I totally recommend booking through them and if you get Walter you will have the best time!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very good value safari
I booked 6 days in Kruger through viva safaris. Such good value. I stayed in marc’s treehouse camp. The staff were fabulous. Meals were excellent. I had a lovely cabin with a comfortable bed and good hot water. I thoroughly enjoyed our safari drives - seeing fabulous wild animsls close up.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Everything was perfect! The place we stayed at was great, and our tour operator, Mr. Hasan, was very kind and knowledgeable. He welcomed us at the airport, helped us settle into the hotel, and took great care of us throughout. I highly recommend him to everyone!
TN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary.
So, for my first safari in Kenya, it was a wonderful experience and an extraordinary discovery. I consider it a truly enriching personal journey.
Lake Nevacha is incredibly rich in flora and fauna, as are the animals all around it.
Lake Nakuro was a beautiful discovery, with its forests, lakes, and abundance of birds and wildlife.
Exploring the various parks and nature reserves was quite an accomplishment for me.
Discovering the Maasai culture during the Maa Festival was fantastic.
I will encourage my fellow Tunisians to have the same experience as soon as I return.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safina was helpful before payment, but disappeared right after.
We booked a 4-day safari with African Tours Safari, and it was an unforgettable experience!
The service was impeccable, and we especially want to thank Danis, our cook throughout the trip. He took such great care of us, and the food was absolutely amazing! From breakfast to dinner, everything was provided — all homemade, even the bread. Every meal was a real delight!
As for Assad, our guide… what can we say? He was wonderful — kind, funny, attentive, and patient — an exceptional guide who truly made this experience magical.
We highly recommend this safari — go for it, you won’t regret it!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
We had an amazing 5-day safari experience! Everything was very well organized — from the beautiful lodges to the incredible game drives. Our driver Emanuel was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip even more special. We got to see all the animal we hoped for. Highly recommended!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A magical safari experience where we felt looked after and stress free from start to finish.
This was my first safari experience and it exceeded my expectations in every way. Makini put together a superb initerary for us, making tweaks and adjustments according to our preferences and budget. The accommodation in Arusha was perfect (Summit Lodge) with swimming pool for relaxing and a top floor bar and restaurant.
Day 2 was a trip to the Materuni village, driven expertly by Rama. We walked to the waterfall and ate a hot lunch prepared and served by the villagers who were all extremely welcoming.
Day 3 was the beginning of our safari at Lake Manyara where we saw elephants, giraffes and a honeymooning lion couple, all before a delicious hot lunch of chicken, rice, vegetables and salad, looking over the magnificent views of Lake Manyara. We stayed overnight at Ngere Lodges and enjoyed an hour beside the pool before supper, again cooked by our chef Pascal.
Our driver and guide was Gift and I cannot imagine a better guide. He is an exceptional driver over very challenging terrain and always stayed calm. Our comfort and safety was his primary concern. His English is impeccable as is his knowledge of the parks and wildlife. In addition, he seems to have an instinct for seeking out the animals. We spent 3 days in the Serengeti and another day in the Ngorongoro Crater, where we saw the Big 5 in abundance - 5 black rhino, 4 leopards, and dozens of lions, elephants and giraffes.
Our accommodation was in tents for 3 nights which was comfortable and allowed us to listen to the wildlife from our beds at night. Our chef, Pascal, kept us well fed with the best food we had in Tanzania. A great variety over the 5 days, a 3 course meal and always with tablecloth, napkins and proper crockery. Each meal comprised 4 or 5 main dishes of meat, vegetables, rice/pasta/fried potatoes, salad and homemade bread (at the campsite the bread rolls were baked in front of us on the fire).
We enjoyed a sunrise tour, and many happy hours in the jeep with Gift who was unfailingly generous in his knowledge and patience. The Serengeti is truly amazing.
After 5 days safari, we flew to Zanzibar for a few days on the stunning beaches. We took a boat tour which included swimming with dolphins and snorkeling over the coral.
Truly a holiday of a lifetime.