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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Trip
We booked the Kenya to Tanzania tour and added the Zanzibar Beach experience. Overall the trip was amazing and we saw many, many animals. The weather was great and all the hotels were excellent (especially Ashnil in Mara). Both drivers, Jacob in Kenya and Simone in Tanzania were also so experienced and personable. It felt like the other safari drivers in both countries looked to them on the radio for info and animal sightings.
I communicated with George in the office over a year before our trip and he was always very responsive to my questions and thorough. With the COVID-19 pandemic happening during our booking we were never quite sure if we were going to be able to go. However it worked out that my husband and I were fully vaccinated before we left and our driver in Kenya had his first shot as well. We had to get several COVID tests, one before we left the US to enter Kenya, one in Kenya to enter Tanzania, another rapid-test at the border in Tanzania, and then one in Zanzibar to return to the US. Our drivers helped make the arrangements for these.
So I would highly recommend this trip with Right Choice. We had our own Land Cruiser in both Kenya and in Tanzania that were both new vehicles. Jacob and Simone both made sure we saw all the big 5 animals and even the hard to spot Rinos! They both taught us much about the animals as well. All in all we saw some 50 lions! Some of the prides were quite large, one even had 2 males and many cubs! It satisfied our need for lions after at first only seeing on in the distance in Amboseli! We were a little early for the great migration, but the wildebeest were getting ready for it. There were thousands of them at time as far as you can see, along with the zebras! The positive is that since we were a bit early, there weren't many other tourists.
The only problem we had was at the Tanzania border which we had not purchased a Tanzania Visa a head of time. We were under the impression the Kenyan Visa would be good for all of East Africa. So we had to purchase that there and it took a bit more time and made the day to Serengeti very long! Just make sure you purchase both online before you go.
The last few days at Blue Bay Beach resort were a nice way to relax and unwind after going everyday, so I'm glad we did that. The resort grounds were beautiful, so was the beach, and the staff were great. The food was fine, always plenty. I added a day to our trip to visit Stonetown to get a little of the local culture which was nice. We stayed at the Hilton Doubleday where was very nice. Unfortunately since there haven't been many tourists, the locals all try to sell you something. So we did our part for the local economy as best we could.
The local people are all so friendly and seemed to really appreciate us being there after a year of not having many tourists. "Asante-sana", Thank your VERY much! Thanks again Right Choice for all your help and in making this an unforgettable experience. Perhaps we'll do a South Africa trip in the future.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Harry was my guide and he is a great guy that loves doing safari and was very informative and helpfu
I went to Terengire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti for an overall 4 day trip. It was an unforgettable experience and had many memorable moments! Our guide was excellent and had fun spending time with us and describing different animals and parks. I got to see every animal imaginable and our guide made sure we all got to experience what we wanted throughout the trip as best as he could.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attentive
Our driver, Aaroni, was one of the most attentive and resourceful persons I’ve ever met. He was very professional and he knew a lot about where to find the animals in the reserves.
Aaroni is a great networker, and it is well-connected. For what we paid, I can assure you that the experience went above and beyond. I came with my best friend, and we had a great time, I highly recommend this trip for solo travelers, group of friends, and anyone who likes great adventure for an accesible price. You will love the lodge in Massai Mara, and the guest house in Naivasha.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Aroni was simply amazing - he made everything so EASY for us. He is very well connected and friendly
The whole thing was simply amazing. I thought I would be bored after watching all the animals at the Mara, but Aroni (guide) kept getting us fun activities to do such as bike and boat rides. Very friendly guide, excellent communication and very helpful. I would recommend it to anyone traveling to Kenya wishing to see most of the country and not wanting to spend more than $500 on the tour.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service,great offer.
everything during the Safari was perfect. we appreciate your best services, we really had an experience of a lifetime. The offer trip to Materuni was also amazing
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
James was the best; he made our safari a success. I cannot recommend him enough.
US
Trip of a Lifetime!!!
Wow!!! What an amazing tour!!! Our guide, James was on time, Professional and very knowledgeable about the area we were in. His driving kept us safe with no issues during the 4 day safari trip. James was very accommodating to everyone needs and courteous when we needed something. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide/driver than James. He made the trip very memorable and enjoyed every second getting to know him. Many thanks to him and Jockey Tours crew!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome tour guide, incredible memory!
Words can’t describe how amazing this experience was! James was so friendly and he took great care of our group. He shared so much helpful information along the way, and went the extra mile to help us find all the animals we wanted to see! The accommodations exceeded my expectations, too and the food was outstanding. I highly recommend James and Jocky Tours for an incredible experience and memory of a lifetime!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service and care for customers
I have been traveling for sometime but this company is really good. They know very well how to handle all their clients. I experienced value for my money. The guide was the best I have ever come across due to his knowledge of the wildlife and how well he helped us understand as much as possible. Great treatment.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great value for money
Great value for money & well organized safari. Joseph was a knowledgeable guide with eagle eyes, able to spot animals from afar. Dennis was a great chef. Cool city tour with Asad, he was very helpful.
