AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memories of a Lifetime
Back to the grind a week later I am still reeling from my experience of a lifetime amidst the savannahs of Masai Mara! Anyone seeking adventure, excitement, and thrill out in the wild with the humble beasts themselves will not be disappointed...
All this was possible thanks to Lennox and his team who had it all sorted out for us. Right from the airport, up until the last day we were well taken care of and everything was planned accordingly. Jimmy who was our guide and driver went out of his way to ensure we experienced the best of what Masai Mara had to offer. Even the camps set in nature were comfortable and provided all the basic necessities. A bonfire later in the evening to sit around and dwell on the sights and experiences of the Safari was a perfect way to end the day.
My only suggestion to up the experience further would be to reduce the time traveled on road during the day by setting off earlier, so the same time can be spent out on the Safari instead.
Thanks again Lennox for your excellent services!
LB
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The service was great. Worth the money.
At first I was skeptical of this company based on some strange negative comments they got, but it all changed when I met the amazing staff and owner Mwajabu. They were really helpful throughout the whole journey and made sure we enjoyed our stay.
Mwajabu met us at the airport and took us to our hotel. We did a 6 days safari, starting in Selous game reserve, followed by Mikumi, and a visit to the Masaai village. She also offered a ride back to the airport.
Our driver Abdullah is a great person. On some days he drove for 12 hours, keeping a smile on his face and the positive energy was always there.
We stayed in several Lodges, the best was Camp Bastian in Mikumi. Hippo Camp is also a nice place with scenery and good service.
The highlights of our trip was the game drive in Selous with our guide Michael. This guys is so passionate about what he does and about his country. We felt like a bunch of kids discovering nature for the first time.
Thank you all!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We well organised safari. The best safari exeperience I have till now
Everything was more than what you expect in a safari tour with friends
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Budget Safari
Everything was according to description. The camps and hotels were spacious and clean. Beds were comfortable and equipped with moskitonet. Breakfast and dinner were always good. Food is for most part according to Kenyan standards, dinner and lunch: rice, local spinach type, chiapati, chicken, beef, peas, carrots, beans, breakfast: toast, jam, eggs, sausages, fruits, tea, juices. Lunches on the way sated, don't expect too much. Our drivers were informative and cared for our needs and whishes. The game drives were obviously an excitement. Lot's of animals, including lions, cheetas, rhinos and more. Be aware, that a game drive is not Disney Land. We met other groups, which expected a theater performance. Obviously, that is a stupidity and would totaly destroy the natural experience, in my opinion. My advise, bring good binoculars. If you are keen on pictures, bring a wide range tele lens. Roads in the NPs are very rough, which makes handling of a heavy camera difficult at times, thus don't miss out on bringing a light and small compact camera as well. Payment of the safari was a hastle, but that was not Jocky's fault. Surprisingly, my credit card did not work in Kenya. Thus bring the money cash or have your credit card unlocked for Kenya before departure. Jocky's stuff was in fact very helpful in order to resolve the problem. For a budget safari, excellent value for money. We were very satisfied and had a lot of fun.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing Trip
I will rank aspects of our trip:
1) Professionalism of the staff - A+
2) Safari experience - A+
3) Our Driver Steve - A++
4) Pre-planning of safari - A++
5) Accomodations - A+
6) Vehicle Comfort -A+
Do you see a trend? Sylvester and his staff were outstanding. When one comes to Africa on a Safari, you want it to be the best. Our expectations far exceeded our wildest dreams. Not only was the safari incredible, but Sylvester and Steve will be our friends for life.
Thank you for making this a phenomenal experience!
AR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Roadside expeditions showned us Tanzanian parks in the best expression , exceeding our expectations
Awesome experience, Everything went well ,better as expected , both tour guides (James and Mari) were always available and with the best predisposition to attend our doubts. The passion showed in their jobs make as have a better knowledge of Tanzanian animals , culture and civilization.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended!!
I did two days of private safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro and I was very satisfied. I saw all the big five but the leopard. Mike who is my guide was quick in getting in finding the animals and a good spot for viewing. Trust me, it gets so crowded and because most of us are doing this probaly once in our lifetime, you wanna have the best vantage view point- Mike is good in finding those spots. Another thing that I want to mention is how they had treated me as a member of their family. I had issues with my Kilimanjaro climb operator and they went above and beyond to help me. They drove me from Arusha to Moshi (about 2.5 hours) and helped me find a hotel. They also stayed with me until the Kili operator whom I booked my climb came. To me, that is a good value you should be looking when choosing for a tour guide- one that really takes care of it's client. I highly recommend them!!!
Informative, breathtaking
Wonderful wild life. Stunning scenery, mild weather, awesome accommodaton with views, knowledgeable guides, wonderful balloon ride,
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our safari to Mikumi was perfect - the wildlife was stunning and our driver, Nico was wonderful
We had a wonderful 2 day trip to Mikumi with RajaTours - we saw elephants, giraffes, wilderbeast, zebra, hippos, warthogs, baboons, birds, buffalo, lots of Impala and the highlight was seeing a leopard. Although the drive from Dar was long - we managed to see wildlife on both days and our driver Nico was great - charming, accommodating and went out of his way to look after us. We stayed at the Tan Swiss Lodge which I would highly recommend- perfect evening swim, friendly, welcoming staff and lovely food. Rajab was extremely helpful - he responded quickly to emails and made the booking really easy- even a follow up email to check we had enjoyed ourselves. COudnt have asked for more!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The accomodation was superb, the animals amazing and the scenery was breathtaking
An overall wonderful experience in Kenya. It exceeded all my expectations. The people are beautiful, so warm and friendly. Our accomodation was fabulous and some with breathtaking views. So wonderful to watch the elephants while you eat your breakfast. Weather was mostly great. Hot sunny days and cool nights.. The animals were incredible and we saw them in the masses. The food was excellent and in abundance. Wonderful to drive along the highways and see how the people live albeit some very bumpy roads.
Kenya gets under your skin... I loved it!!!