IT
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tailor made, charming safari tour for an Italian family group
I arranged a 9 day/8 night Tanzania parks safari with Hassan from Jema Safaris.
He designed for our family group of 6 adults and 4 children a tour of the main parks (Arusha, Taranguire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro) all inclusive: n.2 TOYOTA Landcruiser 4x4 with retractable roof, full board, accommodation in luxury lodge with swimming pool, transfer from/to Arusha airport.
Hassan is a very knowledgeable guide and driver who speaks perfect English and German. He was always available to agree with us some variation of the program according to our needs.
Karim, our second driver, speaks English and French.
Sija was our guide in Italian and was especially loving with our children. Thanks Sija for that too!
The park safaris and tracking in Arusha park were very interesting and full of close encounters with the animals.
The entire Jema Safari team provided us with detailed information on the animals, fauna and lifestyle in Tanzania and on the Masai.
On the last day, a visit to a reptile house and a short camel ride interested us and entertained the children.
Hassan also managed to provide us with hot lunch (instead of the cold lunch box) almost every day: on long safaris like ours this upgrade is very important!
All the lodges had their own interesting feature: a historic site in Arusha, the charming tented camp in the Serengeti, the swimming pool overlooking the park in Tarangire, the charming lodges in Manyara and Karatu.
In all the lodges we received a warm welcome and had excellent breakfasts and dinners.
In short, everything was perfect.
I certainly recommend contacting Hassan of Jema Safaris to organize a safari in Tanzania.
Heartfelt thanks to Hassan and all the team for this unforgettable experience.
MY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceeded My Expectations!
The tour agent Mika was super helpful even prior to our trip. He was super accommodating and understood what we wanted out of the Safari package. We went on a 9 day safari in Kenya (3 days) and Tanzania (6 days).
The tour guide John who took us to Masai Mara was an absolute professional! We saw so many animals up close including 3 lionesses feeding on a warthog up close like 2 meters from the jeep. The accommodation was also excellent even for a budget Safari. The food was also good. Everything was super well organised and it was a trip of a lifetime for me and my two friends. Would definitely recommend OKOA to anyone wanting to have an amazing Safari experience!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Grayton Expeditions will make your safari experience unforgettable
We booked 7-Day Safari Tour to see:
Masai Mara - Naivasha - Nakuru - Hell´s Gate - Amboseli
March 2023
Booking
I chose Grayton Expeditions because their offer was the most detailed and well-planned. Sandra responded very quickly and she was accommodating. As I had many questions - she answered all of them and we were very well prepared for the trip. Also, the booking process was easy and uncomplicated.
Pick-Up / Drop-Of
I loved that we were picked up from our apartment and everything went smoothly. They also dropped us at the airport after the safari. They will do anything for your comfort.
Safari
We had the best guide/driver you could even imagine. Collins is a fantastic guide with a broad knowledge of animals and Kenya overall. Thanks to him - we learned so much and better understood this wonderful country. He is also a great driver and was making sure - we got to see as much as possible. I really recommend him to everyone who goes on safari.
Our Safari days were perfect, we had the chance to see a lot. And every park is completely different. In the beginning, we thought, that maybe 7 days is too much because everything will seem the same. BUT - every park is completely different - it is worth it.
Accommodation
Although we choose the budget version - we had everything you need. Washrooms in every tent/hotel. Meal 3 times a day, bar with drinks and electricity. The beds were very comfortable and the meals were perfect.
Optional excursions
We booked a Maasai Village tour, a Boat ride in Naivasha Lake to Crescent Island & Walk with a guide in Hell´s Gate.
It was worth it!
Extra Tipps
- What I would suggest to other visitors - choose a backpack over big luggage. The car might get full and there won´t be enough space to store your luggage. We had 4 big suitcases and in the high-season that would be too much.
- Take enough cash with you. All additional excursions, drinks at the bar, and tips to the stuff you have to pay in cash.
- It is welcome to tip your driver at the end of the day. You choose the amount, but the standard is about 10$ a day.
- We went in the end-of-season right before the rainy season. You don´t have that many tourists and you are able to see how nature changed within 1 day after the rain. It was soo magical. I highly recommend it.
In the end, we were more than happy about this unforgettable experience. It was our first safari and Grayton Expeditions with Collins made it perfect.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fully trustworthy and professional in all matter. Zackary is THE BEST GUIDE EVER.
The decision to go to Kenya on safari was unexpected and spontaneous. After booking tickets, it was time to find a last-minute safari. The choice was not easy, the budget was very limited and the desire to see several parks was irresistible.
After looking around on the internet, we found safaribookings.com where, after looking at various safari options and reading various offers, we chose the cheapest one, despite several reviews that could cause uncertainty, especially that the price for a 6-day private safari with mid-range + jeep option was not cheap for us.
After querying 2 operators through safaribookings, we chose Explorers Wild Adventures and it was a excellent choice.
After receiving the offer and contact on Whatsapp and a series of questions bothering us from the beginning, we had very good contact and all doubts were explained to us.
We were greeted at the airport by our Guide Zackary.
From the first meeting he seemed very nice and helpful.
We chose a private safari because of our passion for nature photography. All questions about the car and its photo capabilities were explained and fully satisfied us. Photography is not our job but our passion. If you are looking for a typical photographic safari, there will soon be a car better prepared for this purpose. You have to find out.
remember if Yourwat took good shot - only privet tour will give You such freedom of choices stay on place for long time or keep going.
Everything that was on offer coincided 100% with the offer. Both the accommodation and their quality and meals, the route and the order of visited parks.
All big 5 - You have great chance but remember BIG 4 - for 100% - we didn't saw Leopard but for the first time Your brain and camera will blow up.
Bird lovers, they must to go to Africa - plenty od spices allover.
Payment was done 20% by link to Agent - there was no problem all went smooth.
If You want to book flight ticket to Kenia from Keniairways - You probably will stuck o 3DS payment when You pay by debit/credit card - just choose as payment method PayPal without no fee.
Zackary informed us about the possibility of visiting the Maasai Village, a balloon flight and a boat trip on Lake Naivasha for an additional fee. These attractions were for volunteers and were not obligatory.
To sum up, we sincerely recommend Explorers Wild Adventures as a Safari organizer. Our Guide Zackary is worth recommending to all lovers of wild nature. Zackary has a huge knowledge of the parks he visits, he knows where to look for animals for photography fans, he will be a great help in choosing such a setting that your shots are the best in the given situation. Communication in English is not a barrier Zackary speaks English very well.
If I had to go on a safari again, I choose Explorers Wild Adventurers and Zackary as a guide. Zackary became our friend from the first day, you can rely on him in every matter. He is a kind and smiling person who will answer all questions related to his Country and Safari.
After the best adventure in life, it was time to relax and here too the organizer was helpful in booking tickets for the train to Mombasa and back.
Thank you, it was a wonderful, unforgettable time. See You again Zackary.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very nice operator: our experience was pleasure
It was very nice from first to last day of the trip.
Car took us from airport, five hours ride to Kruger, then beautiful sunset safari. We stayed at chalet (it was comfortable and clean), name of the place - Pretoriuskop. There are some animals in lodge: monkeys, wild chickens, mongooses, squirrels.
Early at the mornings we went to safari again, breakfast we had on stops in nice places. For lunch we came back to lodge. Unfortunately, in Preturiuskop there is only one cafe/restaurant - Wimpy. Wimpy is a South African fastfood and it is not very good for us, because 90% of there food is prefabricated. But there is also grocery shop and some kitchens in the lodge.
About dinner - it was very nice, because or tour leader with his colleges cook some tasty food for dinner at camp at lodge and served it with vine for us, it was pleasure.
Our guides on safari was a very nice guys, there were always open for some new information about animals, their behavior and also they tried to find for us more animals. Also, they always patiently wait while you taking pictures:)
Of course, i don't said about animals, because it is a kind of random. We saw lots of and also big five too. But when we saw leopard, he was laying on the ground in the bush and we saw only his head and tail. But, i think, safari company counld't ask leopard to show him in another way :)
So, in general, it was very nice, there are only one thing that's guys can improve - food for lunch (Wimpy is not a dream).
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lifetime experience
The Safari with Lenchada and our driver Jimmy surpassed all our expectations. It was truly a unique experience. The days were packed with activities, we saw every animal we could see and we never wanted it to end. We were also kept well fed and well informed for everything around us. Will definetly recommend to my friends that are visiting Kenya. Thanks for everything
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A safari unforgettable and fantastically beautiful
We were a small group of 5 people and booked a safari with Brilliant Tours in February 2023 and were so positively surprised at how wonderfully everything was organized. It was actually one of the most beautiful travel experiences we had on our Tanzania trip. especially since we had Max Lee with us. the best and nicest guide you can imagine for such an adventure. he has incredible knowledge of all animals and plants and was not only our professional guide but became our dearest friend and companion. Anyone planning a safari should book Brilliant Tours and Max Lee as a guide. you get the very best.
Thanks to the whole Team of Brilliant and especially Max the best guide ever
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional & helpful
Tekko tours were great! Carol was very helpful with any questions I had and gave me a great selection of safaris to choose from and William our guide was absolutely amazing! He went above & beyond and made our safari a truly incredible experience. His knowledge of the area and animals really added to an amazing holiday.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible!
Excellent communication with Hamis, he is very professional and knowledgeable, ready to help with any questions/concerns you may have. Me and my husband did a 3-day private safari in Serengeti and it was one of the most amazing experiences of our lives! Many thanks to our driver Benjamin!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable Easter Murchison Falls Adventure
Thank you Safaricare Team for the wonderful arrangement and life-time Easter experience at Murchison Falls National Park
Keep up the great work.