IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing holiday of a lifetime
We had the most incredible safari with Soul of Tanzania, and so much of that was thanks to our amazing guide, Walter.
From the moment we met him, Walter was warm, kind, professional and always punctual. He made us feel completely at ease, and his passion for the wildlife and the parks was obvious from day one. His knowledge was exceptional, and he explained the animals' behaviour in such an interesting and engaging way. Understanding what we were seeing made every game drive even more special.
Walter was also brilliant at communicating with the other guides, which meant we were always in the right place at the right time. Thanks to his expertise and teamwork, we had some truly unforgettable sightings. We saw lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, elephants, wildebeest, zebras and buffalo, and we were lucky enough to witness some incredible moments, including a leopard relaxing in a tree with its kill and a lioness with her young cubs. These are memories we'll treasure forever.
What really made the experience though was Walter himself. He has a fantastic sense of humour, making every game drive enjoyable, while always remaining respectful of the wildlife and focused on giving us the best possible experience. His enthusiasm was infectious, and it was clear how much he loves what he does.
A huge thank you also goes to Hugo, who organised every aspect of our trip. He was phenomenal from start to finish. He recommended some excellent accommodation that exceeded our expectations and was always available to answer any questions we had, no matter how small. We were a little apprehensive about flying from Kenya to Tanzania and crossing the border, but everything worked exactly as Hugo said it would and the whole process was completely seamless. His organisation and attention to detail were second to none, and he made the entire experience completely stress-free. Thanks to him, our honeymoon was everything we had hoped for and more.
If you're looking for a safari company that genuinely goes above and beyond, we couldn't recommend Soul of Tanzania highly enough. Walter and Hugo made the perfect team, and together they gave us a honeymoon we'll remember for the rest of our lives. Thank you both for making it so unforgettable!
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
John Goodson and the whole company are the best, they give it their all.
John and Godson and the best Ndoto company I have ever had. They gave me the highest level of books. A good car. The best driver. John. Both eat and plenty of fruit. Kosher food and everything I wanted. John explained all the animals in a relaxed manner and found all the animals for us at the best value.
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ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personalized and fascinating experience with amazing itinerary and guide.
We were a family of four, the youngest of us being 19 years old, and went with Jocky Tours. We wanted a longer safari of 12 days, and together with Maadam Minneh, we planned a personalized trip.
We did Nairobi to Aberdare to Samburu to Nakuru to Masai Mara to Naivasha/Hells Gate to Amboseli to Tsavo east, and then they took us to Diani Beach where the safari ended.
The itinerary was excellent; it left room to adapt and breathe where necessary. If it weren't for this adaptability, we wouldn't have been able to see rhinos in Nakuru due to having poor luck in the only game drive planned. Luckily we could adapt and do a quick game drive the next morning and saw plenty of rhinos the next morning.
Now enters the star of the show, our guide Kikitu. If I had to describe him in a few words, it would be. Incredibly hardworking, funny, knowledgeable, and social.
This man literally knows everyone: all the staff in the hotels, all the other guides, all the national park workers, and everything, and they all like and love him. This often helped as they gave us tips on where animals were, helped us when needed, and plenty of other things.
He also explained to us a lot of things about the country. From the animals and the parks to the history, religion, and modern politics of the country. He always knew what to say and explain.
He also worked very many and long hours just to make our safari as good as possible. The game drives always delivered, the long car trips were always interesting and felt short (the car trips were lowkey sweet for catching up on sleep).
Masai Mara was the crown jewel for me. We had two unforgettable full-day game drives, and both were special, fresh, different, and constantly entertaining.
But it's also the most mainstream park, and while being both full of fauna and astonishingly beautiful, I also felt like it didn't show the whole picture of the natural beauty that Kenya offers
That's why for me Samburu and Tsavo East, being much less popular parks, were absolutely essential for the trip. Samburu for the multitude of animals only found there and Tsavo for the breathtaking red elephants and red earth.
Just as a final statement. Kikitu always went above and beyond in order for us to have the best experience possible, and there is nothing I could ask of a guide that he didn't deliver.
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari with the best company and crew
We had a great experience going on safari with Mimsoft as part of our honeymoon in Kenya. The safari itself was amazing and we had the best guide, George, who was super nice, so full of knowledge, a great driver and easy going as a person. The communication, service and flexibility with Mimsoft was great from the beginning till the end. We couldn't be happier, and I would recommend anybody who wants to go on a safari to book Mimsoft, they are truly the best.
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic!
Would highly recommend! We had an amazing time and felt so lucky to have an expierience guide named george. So helpful and made our tour unbelieveable. Many thanks for an amazing experience!
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We have seen lions
Martin was fantastic and very skillful at maneuvering through the other vehicles when we all ended up in the same spot waiting for the lions to pass. We were perfectly positioned, and that time spent among the lions was extraordinary. As for the safari organization itself (we opted for a three-hour late-afternoon slot), I’m not a fan of the drinks break, as it cuts into the time available for the rest of the experience.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable safari experience ❤️
Our experience was excellent from start to finish. From the very first contact, everything was well organized, and all our questions were answered quickly and professionally.
The safari exceeded our expectations, thanks in large part to our amazing guides. They were professional, friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and Kenya. Thanks to them, we were lucky enough to see the Big Five and enjoy unforgettable moments.
We would definitely choose Mateo Travel & Adventures again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari experience. Thank you for everything!
ES
An unforgettable safari
Me and my family have had a safari that will remain in our memory forever. We wanted to discover different Kenyan landscapes and animals, so we asked Jocky Tours to propose a customised safari that would include Aberdare NP, Samburu NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NP, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli NP, Tsavo East NP, and to be dropped at our hotel in Diani. Minneh from Jocky prepared a perfect private 12-day mid-range safari. The communication with Minneh was perfect, all emails were answered in just few hours. All accommodations were great and all of them were located inside the National Parks or at the exact border. But the thing that has made the safari unforgettable is our guide Kikitu.He is the best guide I could ever imagine. He has been great at spotting animals, has explained to us many things about Kenya, and has taken care of us every single day of the safari. Even, it has been very nice to see how many people around the country, parks and lodges knew him and enjoyed his company. Even children playing on the street next to the parks were screaming his name when we passed by with the car!!
Kikitu, you have won a place in our hearts forever.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great service on out trip to Uganda and Rwanda
It was great, we had a super nice guide and everything ran smoothly. We went to safari, the mountains and got a little but of everything. Would recommend!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The absolutely best and most organized team that will make your safari unforgettable!
Joyina Safaris Africa Gave Us the Ultimate Mara/ Magical Kenya experience!
As a Kenyan, I finally took my first local safari, and taking my parents and daughter with Joyina Safaris Africa was the best decision I've made this year! Let me tell you why;
Right from the start, they made it so easy with a stress-free payment plan. If I had known about this earlier I'd have be on safaris every season!
On departure day, Joy and her team received us like royals! Their smiles and hugs warmed the rather cold Nairobi weather!
We had a few foreign nationals in our tour vehicle, and Joy personally made sure they were well prepped, informed, and ready for a seamless safari.
We left Nairobi in the highest spirits with our driver/guide, Ben. The drive was smooth, seamless, and incredibly safe. No chaotic overlapping or risky overtaking!
Once we hit the Maasai Mara, Ben turned into a wildlife whisperer. He knows those trails like the back of his hand and always put us right in the middle of the action. Thanks to his expert experience, we saw many animals but the best part was when I got to see my favorite animal—the magnificent cheetah!
Beyond being a trail master, Ben is a gentleman of pure integrity. He respects the wild and strictly followed every single park rule, even when no rangers were watching. Courteous, kind, and incredibly disciplined.
If you want to experience Magical Kenya the right way, through a credible team both in office and in the wild, look no further. I highly, highly recommend Joyina Safaris Africa for your next adventure! 🇰🇪♥️ You shall be in very safe/experienced hands!