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 Tom60UK | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent service, very knowledgeable, very accommodating, highly professional, competitively priced
Just came back from a Safari in Kenya of Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara, a fantastic trip with Tazama Africa Holidays, Kenya. We had a great driver in Antony, whose boundless energy and enthusiasm ensured we saw everything that was on our wanted list and more. We saw the Big5, Big9, countless antelope and birds and the Wildebeest Migration, despite being late in the season for this.
This is our 9th Safari and have to say one of our best, there is no doubt that when dealing with Tazama you are speaking with the people ‘on the ground’ who have an intimate knowledge of the parks and the inevitable daily changes within them. Their etiquette in relation to other park guests, whilst keeping us happy, was highly commendable.
We cannot praise Tazama Africa Holidays enough for managing all the arrangements, selecting excellent accommodation, inclusive of our request for a last minute holiday extension. Excellent communication, actually the best we have ever experienced. A special thanks to Anthony for consistently going beyond the call of duty and we highly recommend Tazama Africa Holidays, Kenya.
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Email Nicole | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An absolutely amazing experience on an 8-day Safari in Kenya!
There is so much I could say about our trip to Africa and our experience with Antony at Tazama Africa Holidays in Kenya. I could go on for hours about how much I loved it, but if I had to sum it up into just one word…AMAZING is what comes to mind!! I went on a last minute trip to Kenya with my boyfriend in late Sep/early Oct 2020 (the midst of COVID times). I was nervous at first, but I could not have been happier, felt more safe, or enjoyed the company of our guide and the Kenyan people we interacted with more than I did. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget and a dream come true!
A trip like this starts with your guide. If you do not have a good guide, your trip will not be nearly as special, informative, or catered to your wants/needs. We started with an 8 day Safari to Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru, and Maasai Mara. Antony was our guide and truly went above and beyond to make our safari perfect. Antony is an expert Safari guide; he is able to find the animals you are most looking forward to seeing and get you to a spot where you can take breathtaking pictures, but more importantly, where you can feel like you are right there with the animals observing their natural behaviors (while also not disturbing them). He cares deeply about the animals and about our natural world. He is extremely knowledgeable about all of the animals you will encounter and we never stumped him with any of our many questions. We saw more than just the big 5, which is many peoples number one goal when on a Safari in Kenya. We saw every animal you can possibly imagine in this part of the world plus some that we didn’t even know existed! We saw lion cubs suckling from their mother, young zebras playing little games, baby elephants trying their hardest to feed on the grasses for their first time, a leopard dragging its kill up into a tall tree, 3 different species of giraffe, thousands and thousands of wildebeest beginning their migration across the Mara River, the 5 famous cheetahs you see in all of the nature documentaries (catching some shade from our car just a foot or two away from us), countless water buffalo, breathtaking sunrises/sunsets, and too many more extraordinary views to list here.
If you are considering a trip to Kenya with Tazama Africa Holidays, rest assured that you will be in good hands. Antony comes highly recommended by us and he will handle every detail of your trip so you can relax and enjoy the ride! My biggest recommendation would be to listen to Antony’s advice. We requested one lodge against the advice of Antony because we thought it would be a nicer place to stay for us. Turns out, he recommended a different lodge for good reasons and we should have just gone with his recommendation…it would have saved us a lot of time when venturing out for our game drive as the one he recommended was much closer to where we would be going.
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Email SUJIT | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A par excellent person (Antony Gitau), in all fields of his tour operation, and knowledge!
Right from the beginning to the end of our safari package, he had firstly understood our requirements and given 100% in terms of selection of place of stay, travel within, meal, safari tours and of course his own personalized service which is so very valuable, in every aspect.
He had meticulously planned the entire Safari tour, not to mention of his own inept knowledge about the animal kingdom, which was so valuable to understand for our own knowledge and understanding!!!!
An excellent human being, with a clear and focussed approach to the entire process with a well-defined advance agenda. Every agenda was so well rehearsed and planned that nothing was missed or had an ambiguity!!!!
I personally would recommend every African Safari (In Kenya) to avail of his services. Wishing him all the best of endeavors in the future.......
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Email Nana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service mind
We went on a 3 days trip to Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya with Tazama.
This is a newly open company. But I can say, our driver, Anthony, is very full of experiences.
With 12 years of experiences of driving in every safaris in Kenya, our driver knows all the best routes in Masai Mara. We saw a lot of wildlife during our trip. It was one of my best memories in life.
On the way back to Nairobi, the road was full of mud because of the rain. The condition was really bad. We had encountered 6 road blocks because some cars stuck in the mud. But every time, our driver can control his land cruiser and take all of us through the obstructs. He knows all the shortcuts to get us to the city because the traffic is too bad.
In the end, we arrived at our hotel safely and faster than everyone else. We were really impressed by his driving skill and his knowledge of the park. Plus, he still remain calm and happy despite all the traffics, the rain, the 3 days of driving non-stop.
If I ever has a chance to go to Kenya again, I will definitely contact Tazama Holidays. I know I'll never be disappointed.
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Email Bigbee | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most memories safari
I recently had the pleasure of booking a tour with Tazama Africa Holidays, and I must say it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I inquired about their services, the team was incredibly helpful and responsive, tailoring the perfect itinerary to suit my interests and budget.
During the tour itself, every detail was meticulously planned, and our guide was not only knowledgeable but also passionate about showcasing the beauty and culture of Kenya. From the breathtaking landscapes to the unforgettable wildlife encounters, every moment was truly unforgettable.
I cannot recommend Tazama Africa Holidays highly enough. If you're looking for a seamless and unforgettable travel experience in Kenya, look no further than Tazama Africa Holidays.
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Email Antony | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
8 day memorable safari
We had a great experience with Tazama Africa Holidays starting from planning process until we left Kenya. We talked with Antony to plan our safari and he provided all the necessary information for us to plan an itinerary to suit our requirements. Antony booked all our preferred camps . We visited 3 parks on our 8-day safari, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Massai Mara. Our driver/guide Jack made sure we had a great time in Kenya. He is friendly, helpful, and great with kids. Our kids had a great time thanks to Jack. He made sure we saw all the big 5 l and many more. Also, we were lucky enough to see a leopard hunting and a black rhino in Maasai Mara and it made our safari complete. It was an unforgettable experience for us.
Thank you to Tazama Africa Holidays and in particular Antony the owner and our best safari driver guide Jack.
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Email Andrew Johnson | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari with Tazama Africa Holidays
My girlfriend and I went for a 7-Days safari through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli and it was absolutely excellent. It was our first time to Kenya and we did not know what it would be like but we were fully prepared by Antony the owner(Tazama Africa Holidays)He gave us a wide choice of accommodation we could choose from at each game reserve and helped organise our collection to and from the airport which was very needed!
On the tour, we had our own 4x4 safari Land Cruiser to ourselves with our guide Andrew our guide was knowledgeable about the wildlife,birds and Kenyan culture .
Our highlights were Lake Nakuru to see the wild rhinos up close and Amboseli was incredible to see Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop to over a thousand elephants in the swamp. The Maasai Mara was incredible to see so many big cats as well as loads of other exciting wildlife. The whole safari was well planned. Accommodation we stayed and the food was delicious everywhere we went .
I recommend anyone who is planning to do a safari to use Tazama Africa Holidays.
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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.
Email Tom | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic Safaris in Kenya
Another fantastic Safari with Tazama Africa Holidays, we asked for a bespoke itinerary and Antony’s selections were excellent. We went to the Samburu and Mara in Kenya, saw many animals and birds were plentiful, we had a high quality driver who missed nothing! communication and attention to detail great as ever, and the pricing very competitive. The ladies in our group felt very safe at all times so we are super happy. This is our 3rd Safari with them and we cannot recommend them more highly.
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Email Nickson N | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari operator
My wife and I recently spent fabulous 10 days on safari with Tazama Africa Holidays through Olpejeta conservancy ,lake Nakuru national park and Maasai Mara national.
I contacted 15 different companies and Tazama Africa holidays was our favorite.
Antony the owner was extremely fast,efficient,helpful and above all he went above to come up with the best itinerary and luckily he is a guide by profession.
He proposed an itinerary for us the was friendly to our budget and more so a relaxing one.
Our guide Jack was fantastic,experienced,knowledgeable and he understands animal behavior extensively and knew when to move on and when to hang around a little longer for a chance to see a chase. We saw three chases in the Maasai Mara: a lion chasing a zebra, a pair of cheetahs chasing an impala, a leopard hunting and the same two cheetahs finally overtaking a small eland. Jack also has a photography background, which allowed him to get us into great position for pictures. We saw every animal we could have hoped for and it exceeded our expectations .
We greatly appreciated the flexibility to create the trip of a lifetime. Likewise, being picked up at the airport and dropped off at the airport for the flight home came without a hitch. We highly recommend Tazama Africa Holidays for the ease of communication, designing the trip, and for a trip beyond our expectations
Thank you Antony and Jack for creating our outstanding and memorable experience.