20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great route & great help!
We took an 11 day safari through Kenya and Tanzania and the highlights of our trip included our two wonderful guides— Chris and Omary.
Chris was our guide through Kenya and he was incredibly knowledgeable, very professional, and kind. He sufficiently navigated hiccups in the road and had a unique ability to make everything we saw feel special from a bird to a lion. He was able to pick up quickly on our interests and adapt accordingly taking sufficient time to let us see the animals we enjoyed most and knowing how to keep up pacing. Every morning he had a plan in mind and never made us feel rushed but also did not spend too much time idle.
Omary was our guide on the Tanzania side and he was also great. He was very educational, answering all our questions with an incredible depth of knowledge about all the animals, plants, and even rocks we saw. He also kept the party vibes bumping on long drives as we brought a speaker for the jeep and on the roads outside of the parks would be jamming to fun tunes together. He also was a great photographer for us!
Both guides ensured we saw incredible animals (rhinos, leopards, and even a lion kill!) and views and had amazing unforgettable experiences.
Asante sana to them both!
Additionally the accommodations were all wonderful. Akai did a great job helping us form our itinerary and customize it before and selecting our home away from homes for the trip. She helped us add on Amboseli NP to our route, and if you’re an elephant lover, it is well worth it. We loved working with her!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Above and Beyond
Leisureway was great. The process of booking the trip was smooth, our accommodations were comfortable and our tour guide was great. We also worked closely with Esther who was a God-send. Unfortunately we had a health emergency during our time there and Esther went above and beyond to make sure we could access medical care in a timely fashion and even came to visit us afterwards. Just a PSA that you are quite literally in the bush, so the closest facilities are in Nairobi. The terrain is also quite rugged on the drive there so be prepared for that. Overall we had a good experience with this group and would highly recommend them.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once-in-a-Lifetime- Experience
I would highly recommend booking your safari through GoTouchDown. Lucia and crew did a wonderful job getting everything booked and our drivers, rangers, and game lodge employees did an excellent job in making sure we had a once-in-a-life time experience. We traveled with our young adult children and stayed at the City Lodge the first night, 3 nights at the Royal Morubisi, 4 nights at Siyela/Tskududo and another 4 nights in Cape Town. We loved each place as much as the next.
Our drivers/guides, James and Tony, were so informative, helpful and friendly. Our rangers, Lucas and Dan, were amazing and spotted all of the animals on our list. We saw lions, cheetahs and leopards several times and got so close to them. It was an awesome experience. We saw the Big 5: elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards and buffalo at both private reserves. Plus countless giraffes, zebras, impalas, wildebeests, and warthogs. We also saw a few crocodiles sun bathing, a herd of hippos in the water with only their eyes above water and a male ostrich doing an extravagant mating dance. Plus my favorite bird, the lilac breasted roller.
Cape Town was also an amazing experience. We went to the Cape of Good Hope, saw penguins, went up to Table Mountain, went to a dinner theater with amazing local dancing and drumming along with wine tasting.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable safari with the best guide we could have asked for
We had an absolutely incredible experience with Suricata Safaris and could not have wished for a better safari.
From the beginning, everything was perfectly organized. Communication was easy and reliable, the accommodations were fantastic, the food was great and the entire trip felt very well planned from start to finish. Every place we stayed had its own character and made the whole experience even more special.
But the biggest highlight for us was definitely our guide and driver, Damian. He was simply amazing. Not only is he an excellent and very safe driver, but his knowledge about the animals, nature and Tanzania is incredible. He always seemed to know where to go and what to look for, and thanks to him we had so many unforgettable wildlife encounters.
What made it even better was Damian himself. He is warm, funny, patient and incredibly professional. After spending several days together, it honestly felt less like traveling with a guide and more like traveling with a friend. He gave us enough time to enjoy every moment, never rushed us and always made sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time.
We were also incredibly lucky with our group. From the very beginning, everyone got along so well and there was such a great atmosphere throughout the entire safari. We shared so many special moments, laughed a lot and experienced things together that we will probably talk about for years. We started the safari as a group of strangers and ended it as friends, which made the whole experience even more unforgettable.
The landscapes, the wildlife, the accommodations, our wonderful group and all the little moments along the way made this one of the most incredible experiences of our lives.
A huge thank you to Suricata for organizing everything so well, to our amazing group for sharing this adventure with us, and especially to Damian for making this safari something we will never forget.
Asante sana, Damian! We hope our paths cross again someday. 🦁🐘❤️
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice safari experience
We had a great time during our 7 days safari in Masai Mara, Amboseli and Nakuru.
Our guide Musa was amazing. He was very knowledgeable, made sure to show us every animal and explain the story behind it. Musa was also very friendly, reliable and was always happy to help. I think, having him as a guide made our experience especially good.
Also the overall organisation was done very well. The coordination with hotels, transportation, extra activities was great. So we left the safari very happy.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
Aslam was honestly such a big part of what made our safari so special. From the start, he was friendly, patient and incredibly knowledgeable, and you could tell straight away how much experience he has and how much he genuinely loves what he does. He put so much effort into helping us see everything we hoped for, and because of him we were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five, the Great Migration, and even cheetahs and leopards. He never made us feel rushed either, if we wanted to stay longer watching an animal or just take in the moment, he was always happy to wait with us. We also really enjoyed just chatting with him about normal life in between the safari drives, which made the whole experience feel much more personal. By the end of the trip, he felt like more than just our guide. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better and would 100% recommend Aslam to anyone doing a safari in Tanzania.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unforgettable
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Aslam as our safari guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, genuinely like a walking Google or Wikipedia, and seemed to have an answer for every question we asked, whether it was about the animals, the landscapes, the parks, or Tanzania in general. What made the experience even better was how easy he was to talk to; our conversations went far beyond just the safari and we could chat with him about everyday life too, which made the whole trip feel much more personal and enjoyable. He was always patient, understanding, friendly, and you could genuinely tell how much he loves his job and takes pride in what he does. He guided us through Tarangire, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, and made every part of the journey memorable. Aslam was honestly one of the highlights of our trip and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. We would recommend him without hesitation!
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
We had great experience and we spot a lot of animals with our tour guide .Melita is the best
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Memorable Private Safari with David Mnyama
I had a wonderful private safari experience with Jocky Tours & Safaris. My guide, David Mnyama, was friendly, patient and hardworking throughout the trip. As photography and wildlife video are very important to me, I especially appreciated his patience when I wanted to spend extra time observing and filming animals.
We traveled from Amboseli to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and finally the Maasai Mara. David shared his knowledge of the animals and their behavior and helped me experience many memorable wildlife moments along the way. He was also flexible with our daily schedule and willing to make the extra effort when there was something I particularly wanted to see.
Thank you David and Jocky Tours for taking care of me during my Kenya safari and for helping make my first safari in Kenya a memorable experiences
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A highly professional, reliable, and knowledgeable that made our safari unforgettable
We had an absolutely incredible experience on our 11-day safari in Kenya and Tanzania, and we couldn’t have asked for a better tour operator to make it so special.
From the very beginning, everything was extremely well organised and handled professionally. Derrick was friendly, attentive , always reachable and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying every part of the journey.
Our guide(Dennis in Kenya and Adam in Tanzania) was particularly outstanding — knowledgeable, patient and passionate about wildlife. They went above and beyond to help us spot, get the best view and understand the animals, while also sharing fascinating insights about the local environment and culture. Their experience really made a huge difference to the safari.
The accommodation, transportation, daily arrangements and overall planning were all excellent. Despite the long days and early starts, everything ran smoothly, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy the incredible experience.
Over 11 days, we saw some truly unforgettable wildlife and experienced moments that we will remember for the rest of our lives. It was a fantastic adventure from start to finish.
A huge thank you to the entire team for making our safari such a memorable and special experience. We would highly recommend ETA adventure safaris to anyone looking for a well-organised, professional and genuinely unforgettable safari experience!