65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Creating unforgettable memories in Victoria Falls
We booked 2 trips with Aritsamaye Safaris (AS)
The first trip was a 13 minute helicopter ride over Victoria Falls. There are a number of flight options but we found the shortest (and cheapest!) flight was plenty long enough to view the Falls and get a fantastic perspective. We were picked up from our hotel, taken to the heliport then after the flight we were taken on an accompanied walk through the VF park (Zimbabwe side). Our guide, Lox, was fantastic and very knowledgable. There are 16 viewing points and somehow each view offers a different aspect. Stunning. We strolled for about 90 minutes which is ample and not at all tiring.
The second trip was an all day Botswana safari. We were a little concerned that we were taking on too much but everything ran seamlessly. A 45 minute drive to the border (stopping twice to allow elephants to cross!), then 20 minutes or so crossing into Botswana, which was an experience in itself - warthogs accompanied us across the border.
The 3 hour or so drive in an open vehicle was great. Our driver certainly knew his way around, liaised with other drivers en route, and led us to everything you wanted to see. We were very lucky. The lunch break was well-earned and beautifully presented on the banks of the Chobe. The return to the border is by boat and, again, our guide made sure we saw hippos, crocs, elephants and beautiful bird life. A truly memorable day and highly recommended.
Communication with AS was excellent. We booked our trips 3 months before leaving UK. Between booking and actually going on the trips we had numerous questions and, without fail, each question was answered within an hour via WhatsApp. It felt very personal and our contact at AS, William, did everything to ensure we had a Victoria Falls experience to remember forever. Thank you.
HK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
perfect 4-day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru budget tour
I joined Jocky's 4-day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru budget safari tour and had a blast! Jocky Tours were the quickest to respond and provided helpful information (e.g. I didn't know that there were 2 options - minivan and Land Cruiser). It was the best decision to pay a little extra for the Land Cruiser! Our driver/guide Johnny is THE BEST! With him we saw the big five up close and personal. Nothing was too much trouble for him - he would move his car just inches so that we could get a better view of an animal and he even woke up early just so we could catch the sun rise. Johnny was also very knowledgeable about the different animals but the best thing about him is that he is so jolly and happy! Jocky Tours is really lucky to have Johnny on their team. I would highly recommend Johnny (and Jocky Tours) for any safari in Kenya!
As an aside, it was also great to see all the tour operators working together to car pool tourists returning to Nairobi everyday! This is in the best interest of all tour operators as it enables tours of any duration to start on any day (without having to wait for a minimum number of people to join a particular tour with a particular tour company departing on a particular day). Tour operators elsewhere should consider adopting this approach.
NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip and great value
We traveled with Sekanka to the Delta in early January 2023. Tepo organised everything for us, and was quick to respond to my questions and queries making the planning easy. The price was also very good considering the trip and location. We were taken by Thalo and Lenti into the delta, who treated us very well, the camping and lodging was great. They went above and beyond in our game drives, ensuring the best possible sightings. The only thing we regret is not spending longer with them! Absolutely an amazing trip that we would recommend to anyone.
IS
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Serengeti National Park by Gunnar B. Ólason
Something you have to see!
IS
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
IS
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Gombe National Park by Gunnar B. Ólason
Meeting chimpanzees in their natural environment and be allowed to be there is beyond words. Not only that having access and being guided by the rangers, researchers, scouts and private guide is something which makes this experience out of this world! Having all this people with all this knowledge makes this an experience I and my family will newer forget!
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Joe Goldiamond
Really excellent. It spoiled us when we got to the two other reserves. Exactly how one imagines Kenya.
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Joe Goldiamond
Beautiful, especially for birds around the lake. But the lake appears to be drying up.
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Amboseli National Park by Joe Goldiamond
Beautiful place, though sparse in animals when compared to the Masai Mara. Great for elephants. Alas, turning partially into desert.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible nature and wildlife
Our trip to Kenya with my husband and 3 children (15,13,11) exceeded every expectation. The safari was amazing, we saw every animal up close. Our guide was brilliant and our accommodation was fabulous.
I can't recommend it highly enough.