Bush lunch in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Tazama Africa Holidays
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- AMREF, Eco Tourism & Tour Operators Society of Kenya
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Alexandra | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic. Great service, extremely friendly and knowledgable!
We were met at the airport in Nairobi with a smile and friendly chat. The traffic in Nairobi is intense but our driver Antony made it bearable by telling us lots of interesting information and history and it was very enjoyable. Antony was full of knowledge, has a great attitude, was very prompt and we felt very well taken care of and safe with his guidance, from the moment we were picked up, to the moment we were dropped off at the airport. Would absolutely book another holiday with Tazama holidays as we want to see even more of Kenya!
Email Renee | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An incredible experience with an amazing guide
Antony Gitau was our tour guide for the Kenya leg of our safari - and he was absolutely incredible. His animal knowledge is fascinating, and he can tell you the name of any bird we see! He was super friendly, and even helped me with my Swahili! He was the best guide I have ever had and I highly, highly recommend him as your guide!
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Email Dubravka | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We had wonderful time with Tazama holidays,great wildlife experts and so nice,lifetime experience
We were extremely pleased with communication and safari experience was memorable.Antony did his best looking for wildlife.He is cat expert.We saw many lions and had amazing views of lion cubs playing with lionesses.
AE
Email Dr Adil | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very polite
Very polite and organised tour. Our guide Jack was a gem of a person and very knowledgeable.
He was always on time waiting for us and very patient while we clicked photos
Highly recommended to go by Tazama.
BE
Email Karina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
an absolutely disappointing and frustrating experience with Tazama Holidays in the Masai Mara, Kenya
I just returned from a 6-nights private Migration Safari with Tazama Holidays in Kenya, quite expensive for a single traveller in a land cruiser. And it was absolutely disappointing!
The aim of my trip was very clear from the beginning on - wildlife photography of the wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara.
But their driver-guide, Eric, first only did classic game drives and only after unpleasant vivid discussions finally took me to the Talek River instead to the requested more important Mara River crossing points, with the result that we only got to see one crossing on the very last day (even though I showed him the exact points on a map!)
This driver of a 'photographic' safari (Tazama's own words) did not know anything about the simplest rules how to position the vehicle. He was very stubborn and did not take lightly to criticism. At any sightings he would spend most of the time on his phone (talking or checking messages). He definitely lacks even the most basic communicative skills (except with fellow drivers) as it proved to be extremely difficult to get any info or feedback. The only positive thing: he is a good driver and game spotter. It might well be that you fare better when going with the owner, Antony, himself. But although this was initially the plan also for my trip, this was changed shortly before leaving. You never know what you get!
Shortly before leaving for the trip Tazama proposed to change accommodation, an intimate eco-bush camp inside the Mara Reserve instead a much bigger one outside the reserve. This proved to be an excellent suggestion. However, also here Tazama disappointed as they stated this new camp would be more expensive, but they would not charge it to me. During my stay, however, I got the info that the bush camp was in fact about 20 percent cheaper - quite a sum for 6 nights which Tazama of course happily kept for themselves.
In short, if you don't ask for anything more than very general 'touristy' game drives and don't mind being ripped off for accomodation rates, if you are fine with a driver who does what he wants and does not communicate, go with Tazama.