50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 8 day safari
We did a 8-day safari with CHALEMA in February 2023 and were entirely satisfied with everything: Joël immediately got in touch through whatsapp (also calling us in Switzerland) and listened to our ideas, at one point giving sound advice for improvement so that we ended up with a perfectly fitting itinerary for us that took into consideration the seasonal migration in the south of Serengeti (Ndutu) – this proved to be the ideal place for the most amazing sightings of wildlife! We were picked up at the airport by Praygod, our guide, who - although young (25 yrs) - spotted so many animals and knew exactly how to guide us to the best places. He was a great source of information for our thousand questions about life in Tanzania and a very helpful and friendly young man. We particularly enjoyed the local curries for lunch (instead of the lunch boxes with all the trash they produce) and Praygod even arranged a local Ugali dish for us. Our jeeps battery was quite weak at one point and the agency arranged for a quick replacement, sending one from Arusha to our location in very little time. We can fully recommend Chalema.
MY
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable, Accommodating, and Professional Safari & Tour Operator
James, operator of Jamie's Jungle Safaris, is a very experienced and accommodating man. He catered to our needs and requirements, including budget and time. We had a wonderful time on a 3 day safari at Murchison Falls, as well as the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. In my opinion, the highlights include the rhino sanctuary as well as the Top of the Falls experience. FANTASTIC. James operates a professional safari setup. He's also much into education and social work; seeking to expand the experience you can have apart from just the normal safari. He also encourages people to volunteer at various places and activities which benefit the community.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent Tour Operator with great service and the personal touch to ensure you have a great time!
Sovereign Safari Review
On a recent holiday to Kenya, we used Sarah and her team for our Safari holiday. Booked last minute, Sarah put together a great private tour package that involved collection from NBO Airport or a hotel in Nairobi, travel to Lake Nakuru, accommodation and game drive. Lake Nakuru Game reserve is one of the best to see Rhinos. Then a drive to the Masai Mara for a few nights with game drives arranged at various times before transport back to Nairobi.
Having been on several safaris across Africa, Sarah and her team went the extra mile and were great to deal with. Having got quotes from multiple agents, their prices were also excellent value. Accommodation was clean, safe with great service. The vehicle was clean and well maintained and the driver was safe and steady throughout the entire trip.
We saw some amazing wildlife and enjoyed our time in Kenya, all because Sarah and her team went the extra mile to ensure our trip was memorable.
OM
Professional, Punctual and Prompt
Short review
Experience of communication - 5/5
Service - 5/5
Value for money - 4.8/5 (only deducting 0.2 for the Naivasha safari... Not the operators fault though. The accomodation at Nakuru - Lanet Matfarm was below par)
Reliability - 5/5
Tour itself was very pleasant. The Jeep was very comfortable, clean and well maintained.
Tour Guide - 5/5. Special mention to Kikitu who took care of all our needs and was patient with various requests being made. PLS ASK FOR KIKITU and your trip will be more fun.
I would recommend Jocky Tours for your safari.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experienced, friendly and always looking to make the trip exceptional
Lovely team who are very willing to do whatever they can to make your trip as enjoyable and tailored as you need. They review all the locations and accommodations personally and just love meeting you and making sure you have a good time.
Victoria’s falls and Botswana/chobe trips were incredible.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very beautiful and individual Game Drives
We have been visiting Ku Sungulu Safari in February during the heavy rains and still have been lucky to experience an unforgettable stay. They can offer the game drives to your preferences and help if you haven’t had safari experiences before. Accommodation and food was very nice
Shoutout to Yanko, Moxie, Clementine and Annabel for the great hospitality and kindness.
OM
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, accomodating and very prompt in their replies
My Partner and I had booked a 5 day safari (shared tour) with Jocky Safaris and were pleasantly surprised with the ease of communications with the Jocky team before arriving in Kenya. All our queries and doubts were listened to patiently and answered promptly. We booked with them also because they were the most value for money compared to several other offers we had received.
We were in the jeep with 3 other groups and all our needs were listened to and well understood by our guide, Kikitu. A very special mention to him for staying calm and jovial in meeting all kinds of demands and requests from all of us.
The Lenchada camp location near the Masaai Mara reserve was quite nice and the facilities and service was really commendable. The experience at Lanet Matfarm Resort (Nakuru) was not that pleasant as the facility is quite old with showers not working and seems understand. Maybe the Jocky team should have a word with them in offering a better service. The stay at Dove Nest Lodge at Naivasha was a pleasant experience and staff was really helpful. The bicycle ride at Naivasha Park is a short ride for USD20 which I would not recommend. However, you should not miss the Naivasha lake boat ride which costs additional USD20. Do not miss this!!
All in all, an experience of a lifetime with Jocky Tours. Once again, Please ask for Kikitu and he will enthrall you with his stories about the geography, history and zoology of Kenya. Guaranteed!!
PS - they even dropped us back to the airport after the safari and managed to make a stop at their office to collect our remaining luggage.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent partner
The three of us did a short safari, 3 different national parks in 5 days. Everything was very well prepared by the organizer Tanzania Specialist. The choice of lodges was very good. In the run-up to the event, our boundary conditions had changed several times in terms of the number of participants and the date. The route was also adapted to our needs. Even a short-term change (another participant) was made possible without any problems. The information on entry and health tips were also good, the organizer concentrated on the most important things. Communication was in German the whole time. Really recommendable.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thanks for an unforgettable experience!
We chose a safari tour in Tanzania, made a request to different companies, but it was Paul who answered very quickly, provided all the information, took into account all our wishes, was always in touch on WhatsApp. Very well organized, the tour is well planned. Our driver-guide Idris is a real professional, we saw all the animals! He was always in touch by radio with other rangers, very quickly and accurately managed to get to the location of lions, cheetahs, leopards, rhinos and other African animals. We spent four unforgettable days on safari! We recommend to everyone! Unforgettable impressions and emotions are guaranteed!!!
SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value for our money
Our driver and guide was Ezekiel. He made our trip very enjoyable. He was a very good driver. We learned a few words in svahili, everything about masai kulture. And almost all of the african great 5 animals. We were only able to took time for two day trip but it was awsome. And the place we stayed for the night- great food and people and nice botanical garden wish we could have stayed longer.