Raphael and Hadija were great to work with, very quick to respond and very helpful with ideas.
Our safaris with Jambo Masai Tours were planned according to the areas we were interested in seeing and to fit our budget. The accommodations were very nice for the money. Our tour guides for the safaris were very knowledgeable and we saw lots of animals including the big five. We took a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti which was amazing in itself. We are in our early seventies and my husband has Parkinson’s and we were able to do this trip because everyone was so helpful to us. Since it was vehicle safaris, we didn’t have to do very much walking. Overall, I would encourage seniors or anyone to take this trip of a lifetime as we did. The people were great and I got home without my jackets, which Raphael promptly sent them to me! Unbelievable trip!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unethical at its best
So, as wildlife conservationist, we wanted to experience our first ever Safari and what better place than the Massai Mara ?
we decided to trust the good reviews this Tour Operator has and booked a 6 days safari through the Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli.
That was a mistake.
I don't know how is it possible that so many people are blindfold about what is going on in Mara but Jocky Tour is definitly part of the problem. I never seen so much unethical behavior to satisfy clients on a game drive. It was not just our guide, it was all of them. Jocky Tour is responsible because it pushes those kind of behavior, to satisfy their clients, to have a cool selfie and when I confronted them about it they had nothing to say anymore. We were next to a lioness with 2 cubs, hiding in bush, the car was at less than 2 METERS away, stressing them, phones ringing, two guides from two different companies talking to each other loudly. It was 50 plus cars in front of a lioness with a kill, she didn't know what to do anymore. 50 plus cars again cercling a scared leopard in a bush to get a photo. Loud engines, people talking loudly, cars trying to get in front of one another for their guests to have a better view, it was pure chaos. When I confronted our guide about it, he told me that he'll try to stay discret and keep a safe distance from the animals. But nontheless, one poor cheetah with 40 plus cars around latter during the day was the nail in the coffin for us. All those tour operators are killing the Mara, one of the last wild jewel of Africa, all that for short term profit and to satisfy clients that think it's a zoo. It changes animal behavior and causing so much damage on the land to have so much vehicules with no regulations!
Studies shows that cheetah to have less cubs in the Mara because of the stress caused by all this. Lionesses loose kills, buffalos can't escape anymore, blocked by army of people and let's not talk about the great migration... There is countless and coutless exemple of thoses abuses.
Also, the program was not followed, as we should have had a full day in the Mara but insead it was cut short ta have the optional visit of a Massai village. Which is also a big joke as it doesn't look authentic at all, it is more of a show for tourists.
PLEASE, if you read this, make sure your tour operator is not some kind of money profit, selfish organisation like Jocky Tour that doesn't think about the environnement and the damage it causes. Make sure they are ethical and that their guides are well trained and aware about animals safety. I understand that everybody doesn't have the money for the private experience which is our case at the moment. But we still left the safari at the end of the first day. Even if we're not getting our money back because we didn't finish it (and I don't mind paying the parc fees), we don't want to be involve and witness something like this EVER again. So save a little more money but make sure you go there to respect the place and enjoyed it for it's true value, to keep it as wild as possible.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Harrison was very responsive and professional. Thank you!
We booked a transfer to and from the airport as well as a day tour to Chobe national park.
Harrison and his team were very responsive and professional. Both the airport transfer and trip were very smooth.
Thank you!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Experience!
Serengeti Green was an amazing tour operator for our safari. Over 4 days, we visited Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater and it was absolutely amazing. Our guide, Goodluck, was indeed good luck. We saw the Big 5, and made a good friend along the way. Goodluck was very knowledgable about the wildlife and the plants, often stopping to point out things we might have otherwise missed, especially birds and plants. His wife even cooked lunch for us on the first day! We had a great time and when we go back, we'll definitely try to book Serengeti Green again!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari was tailor made to our needs.
We did the 4 day budget Safari and everything was exactly as expected/planned. Our driver knew the parks really well which made our experience better. We saw not only the big 5 but also a lot of other animals too. We are really happy to have done this tour with Dream Voyage Safaris.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic trip with Africa Starpal
It’s real a wonderful trip with Africa Starpal! We saw many animals up close. Our guide Glen is amazing, he is so good at drive and he knows many knowledge about the animals. He is also very talkative and friendly. We are very grateful to him for giving us this experience!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
nice service
Service is so good. We have some trouble with the hotel, Mr.Wang took his responsibility to help us to solve the problem. And the tour was wonderful. Not only about animals, but also the camps!
CO
Smooth and easy
My experience with Tall Masai was smooth and easy. I found it to be the best value for the experience, and the operators were very responsive and accommodating.
I would highly recommend this operator.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Safari: An Unexpectedly Wonderful Savannah Journey
My Tanzania Safari experience was exceptionally great, and much of it was thanks to our guide Mustapha. He was warm and thoughtful—he not only offered to help with luggage and adjust the seats in the car but also kindly recommended rest spots with good views, making the whole trip very comfortable.
His driving skills were reliable too. The dirt roads on the savannah are inherently bumpy, yet the ride in his car was always smooth. Even when he accelerated a little to track animals, there was no need to worry at all. Along the way, he also shared many stories about the Maasai people, from the meaning of their traditional clothing to the unique customs in their tribes, which gave us a deeper understanding of the local culture.
The most pleasant surprises came from the two unforgettable scenes he accurately led us to witness. One was the spectacular sight of wildebeests crossing the Mara River—herds of wildebeests wading through the water, creating a stunning view. The other was that he helped us spot all the "Big Five" throughout the trip; every encounter filled us with excitement. This journey became especially fulfilling because of him.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful trip and fantastic animals
Great communication and a very reliable service. Our tour was well-organized and offered fantastic value. We saw so much wildlife and learned a lot from our guide. A wonderful and hassle-free trip!