IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Private 5 Day Safari! But read notes below :)
Had a 5 day safari with Jocky Tours, private tour with 3 nights Masai Mara and 1 night in Lake Nakuru.
Picked up by our guide and driver James.
Headed to Masai stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint along the way. The trip took 6 to 7 hours, the jeep was quite old with seatbelts not working very well, seats not super comfortable for a trip that long. Arriving at Lenchada Camp we were greeted by the owners and brought for lunch. The food for the 3 days was good, rice, beans, veg. Happy to have Vegetarian option everyday.
We headed on an evening game drive & then had 2 full days of game drives. Then we left for Buraha at Lake Nakuru. We arrived at 3pm and had the evening free. I had thought we had a game drive that evening (my mistake upon re-reading the schedule info from Jocky Tours), but again we felt that this should have been communicated by our guide, a simple "today we are driving here, we will stop here and here, let me know if you need additional breaks, upon arriving you will have the evening free to rest for the game drive the next morning".
After our morning game drive at Lake Nakuru we headed back towards Nairobi stopping along the way for lunch at one of the Curio shops.
Safely back to Nairobi around 3pm.
Positives:
- Saw the big 5 + a plethora of animals, birds, lizards, was truly fantastic.
- James was a safe driver, was great for spotting animals and he was a chill guide for people who want a calm atmosphere.
- Lenchada camp had everything we needed, hot water, plenty of time to charge phones / cameras, amazing wifi, mosquito net (definitely needed).
- Buraha Zeoni resort at Lake Nakuru was great to stay.
- In all places staff were very friendly, helpful + accommodating.
Room for improvement:
- The jeep was old & unclean even when we were first picked up, seats extremely dusty since day 1, seatbelts not tightening properly, seats like rocks, very uncomfortable for a 7 hour drive.
- When we were picked up we headed to the Jocky Tours offices in the city centre, this was not communicated when booking and it felt a bit odd leaving the jeep open with many people around, with all our luggage inside as we headed to the offices, this needs to be communicated to your customers as I was not expecting this and created some apprehension.
- Really felt that information was limited from the guide in terms of schedules, plans for the day, info on animals was very basic. Would have been nice to hear more about the animals, their migration patterns, why certain animals graze together, who is nocturnal v not.
- Would also have been nice if we had been told about the Masai people, their culture, why they wear red etc found ourselves googling a lot as we were not being told by our guide.
- Buffet food at Lenchada camp is not kept covered and is left open for hours in the morning and at dinner. Many flies and insects landing on food.
- Despite communicating that we were vegetarian, our packed lunches on 1 of the 2 days were meat and we couldn't have our lunch that day, which was not great considering it's a 12 hour day out.
- On the second day of our full game drive, we returned to camp earlier than the previous day (2 hours earlier) this was not communicated to us, we just began the journey back to camp and it was disappointing as we had planned to take some pictures of the sunset on our last day in the Maasai.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice tour!!
The tour company was kind and provides us with the best. There was a problem with a transfer but they solve the whole thing very quickly. Water and beer totally free and fresh. Our guide Nazary was lovely and explain everything we have asked. Really miss the trip and all the experiences I’ve had! Thank you for everything.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience
We had the most amazing trip with Msangai - we did the 5 night 6 day migration tour into the northern Serengeti.
Msangai were very helpful and accommodating from the start of the booking process all the way through. Our guide Emmanuel was very knowledgeable and kind, and went out of his way to make sure we got the most out of our trip, working really hard all week to find animals in the bush!
Eric was also an amazing resource in the office, and helped us plan our accommodation, onward travel and airport transfers on either side of the trip, making our experience stress free and relaxing.
The accommodation and food were all beyond our expectations. All staff across the week were very kind and hospitable. Staying in the tented camps was a particular highlight of the trip, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the wildlife of the Serengeti whilst still enjoying some luxury home comforts.
If you are considering a safari in Tanzania, definitely book with Msangai! Thank you to Emmanuel, Eric and Zee for all your help in organising a once in a lifetime trip!! :)
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trekking to the summit in 6 Days
We reached the summit of Kilimanjaro using the Machame Route with Tanzania Wildlife Adventures in 6 days, which was 2 days quicker than we had initially planned. Our success is thanks to the incredible crew who accompanied us, the favorable weather throughout the trek, all coming together for our achievement. Our guides, Brian and Moses, were outstanding, knowledgeable, and friendly. The chef also did a fantastic job of keeping us well-fed the entire time. The route offered beautiful scenery, and we enjoyed great views throughout the journey. When we returned to Moshi with 2 days to spare which were aptly used for a safari trip to Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater. I am really impressed that Patrick was quick to organize the last-minute trip, getting us a vehicle, guide and great accommodations.
I sincerely appreciate the support from Tanzania Wildlife Adventures and will share their contact information with my family and friends.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Service delivered highly recommend guide provided to us
I would highly recommend inspiredfeet. Having read so many positive reviews during my research my expectations were high and I’m pleased to say they met our needs
Leroy was our excellent guide who guided us extensively thank you so much.
FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A very reliable company, with a wide and varied choice of safaris, and great value for money.
Our 7 days-6 nights safari tour covered 4 different national parks and reserves which allowed us to see a wide variety of animals, including of course the Big Five, although unfortunately we missed the Great Migration which had ended exceptionally earlier this year. That is something that only Nature can decide!
Steve, our capable and enthusiastic driver-guide, made the trip particularly interesting and enjoyable by his wide knowledge of the country, its history and geography, inhabitants and wildlife, knowledge which he shared with us often in a humorous manner. He always chose the best spots for our animal sightings and manoeuvred the vehicle expertly so that we could take the best photos. He readily answered all my questions on the Swahili language, and didn't hesitate in using his own off time in the evening to help my friend and me in booking our onward travel arrangements. He really takes good care of his group of travellers!
IN
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A good safari guide makes a difference
Our driver and guide, Sadaam was very effective in showing us around and took the extra effort to rush whenever he got a radio message from his colleagues about a sighting. He was polite and accommodative throughout our 7 day trip. He followed the itinerary perfectly and didn’t deviate from it. Our trip was memorable mainly due to our guide, Sadaam.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous 👌
We had an amazing experience with our driver and tour operator. From start to finish, the service was professional, friendly, and reliable. The driver was punctual, safe on the road, and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable throughout the trip. The tour was well organized, with great attention to detail and local insights that made the experience special. Everything ran smoothly and stress free. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a dependable driver and an unforgettable tour experience.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, Organized and Knowedgeable Safari Experience
My experience surpassed my expectations by how well the Safari was organized, the responsiveness of the operator and the amazing Safari guide. All seven of the people in my group loved our guide because he was really knowledgeable about the animals and the culture, was really agreeable and was an amazing driver which is crucial for a successful Safari. This turned out to be the best trip I've taken because the Serengeti is just teeming with life and everyone should see it!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional
We really enjoyed our time in Tanzania thanks to our expert driver and professional guide. Highly recommended