35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Booking our safari with Lion King was the greatest decision! We were thrilled with our experience!
Booking a safari can be overwhelming. There were so many options and a bit of nervousness in spending so much money on something we hoped would be incredible. It's just hard when you don't know what you don't know. Turns out that booking with Lion King was an incredible decision and one we feel very fortunate to have made.
Communication throughout the experience was quick, friendly, and helpful. We made several changes in lodging and upgraded activities, and they were quick to respond, answer questions, and update the new total expense. It was easy.
The accomodations they booked for us, the additional activitiea, and all of the food was top-notch. But the best part of the experience, and the reason you really MUST book with them, was the experience of our guide, Shabani. He was amazing. He could spot elusive animals from hundreds of yards away (literally); he predicted animal behavior and told us when to be ready for photos; and he found so many incredible animals. We saw multiple instances of all of the big five, which far surpassed our expectations. What's more, he was the biggest sweetheart to my parents, who accompanied us on the trip. He saw to all of our needs and made sure we were taken care of in ways beyond animal sightings.
I can't say enough good things about Lion King. We wanted this trip to be memorable. It turned out to be epic.
If you're hesitating on which company to book, go with Lion King. They are a locally owned company with experienced guides, and you will not be disappointed.
RO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very efficient and involved
It is very easy to travel with Suricata because they will take you directly form the airport and organise the whole trip based on your needs. 100% chances of seeing the animals (incl. the big 5)
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nikson is very friendly, accommodating, attentive to our requests. He made us feel safe.
The organization was smooth even in advance. The company was available for any questions via WhatsApp. We were a group of 5, so they offered a private safari at a good price with customization of the itinerary (jeep for 7). We were able to pay in euros as soon as we arrived. Our night at the lodge was typical and friendly. All meals (included) were very good and homemade, and we had nothing to manage (transport of suitcases, water included during the entire safari). Evening at the Logde with a local show.
The guide (Nikson) is the good driver, very secure. We had 2 pairs of binoculars available.
Recent company but she has all the makings of becoming one of the best.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru - 4 days
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Jocky Tours and Safaris! The whole trip was incredibly well organized, and we were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five, along with so much other wildlife. The game drives were easily some of the highlights of our entire Kenya trip.
A special mention has to go to our guide and driver, Richie. He was genuinely the best part of the whole experience. He was friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and always seemed to know exactly where to go to give us the best chance of seeing the animals. He made every game drive fun and memorable, and we really appreciated how much effort he put into making sure we had an amazing safari.
Seeing the Big Five was incredible, but having such a great guide made the experience even better. Huge thanks to Richie and the Jocky Tours team for an unforgettable few days. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a safari in Kenya! 🦁🐘🦏🐆🐃
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very courteous, patient and helpful
We had the pleasure of working with Devid to plan our safari for a once in a lifetime visit back to Africa.
Devid was very patient and gave us multiple options and ideas on how best to make use of our time on safari.
He was able to tailor a package for us based on our needs.
On Safari, we had a guide called Victor and he was absolutely amazing! Very knowledgeable, a great driver, funny and very hospitable. He really made an effort to make our safari great and made us feel very comfortable.
I would highly recommend Full Package Adventures. I would also highly commend and recommend Victor.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was exactly as described, and it was a wonderful experience.
We got in touch with the agency, which provided us with several quotes and was always very helpful, listening to our requests and advising us on the best options.
Everything went perfectly. Everything described in the quotes turned out to be exactly as expected.
Our safari guide, Joele, is a true professional. Thanks to his knowledge of the area, his understanding of the habits of big cats, and his experience, he managed to help us see all the animals we were hoping to see. We highly recommend asking for him. He was extremely helpful and attentive throughout.
All the accommodations were exceptionally clean, with friendly staff and all the services needed for a comfortable stay.
It was a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend both the agency and the safari guide.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dedicated to maximising our experience
Very easy to organise and communicate. Accomodation great and comfortable. Khalifa is a dedicated guide who worked very hard to make sure we saw as many animals as possible.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended!
We had an amazing safari with Sacred Wilderness Expedition, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti for two days, and Ngorongoro Crater. Everything was very well organised, and Lulu was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. Communication was quick and easy, and they always arranged everything we needed in a smooth and professional way. Highly recommended!
David with family from Sweden.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was well organized, good service, TOP!
I had a fantastic experience. I saw wild animals I had only ever dreamed of seeing in real life. The guide, Caxstone, knew exactly where to find the lions, cheetahs, leopards, and so on.
An unforgettable adventure that I will cherish forever.
LU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very poor organization- not recommended
I recently concluded a 3 days safari from Arusha to Serengeti and Ngorongoro. I have booked a mid range safari - lodge stay.
The Organization of the safari was very poor. Firstly, the operator did not explain to us that the transfer was included from and to the airport in ANY date, not only the start and end data of the safari, which made us spend over 80 euros in taxi for no reason.
Secondly, we booked a lodge stay and we were in the car with other 5 customers who booked public camp stays ( lower price range). Even if we paid more, we had less privileges than they. Firstly they were in accommodations very close to the finish point of the game drive. On the contrary, the operator booked us lodges that were located over 1hr from the camp, so we had to wake up at least 2hrs before the people staying in public camp and spend at least 2 extra hours/day in the car just from/to de lodge, which was very tiring. In addition, the car was always FULLY packed with camping equipment, including equipment for the cook which served mainly the camping folks, which made the ways very uncomfortable. For that reason, our car was VERY slow, as it was very heavy. Also, having the camp people together with lodge people caused many useless and unnecessary stops on the way, to pick up equipment, pick up the food, the cook, drop him off, and many others. We stayed up to 1 hr from our safari time just waiting for the camping people.
In general it was very “free style”, not organized so I would not recommend Everlasting safari for your safari in Tanzania if you want a stress free and comfortable experience as this was for sure not the case for us. The safari if self was good but this is mainly because the park themselves provide the environment and entertainment.