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Twinkle Star Tours & Safaris
- Located In:
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United States
Taiwan
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- KATO, Eco Tourism Kenya & KTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $60 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Hsuehmei Chuang | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
There are someting you must do in your life,this is the one - Safari in Kenya.
We took a 12 days Safari in August 2018 operated by Twinklestartours, it’s our first time to visit Africa, before we came. We have many questions about Africa such as Hot, dusty , unsecured, no good food ,,,etc, after the tour, it became a amazing journey which you must do in your life.
Kenya ,we’ll be back indeed.
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Email Si-Ming Lin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It's the tour which I I'll certainly be back next year.
We did the 12 days Safari tour combined 3 days in Zanzibar Blue bay resort. The animals migratting is amazing, the sceneries are magnificent.
Tour operator offered us accommodations both in Masai Mara National Park or Serengeti National Park, those with good food, good service, good hospitality and good view,.
Our driver Jacob is a tough guy who always drive us to the best positions to view animals, once we even get as close as 10 meters from the Lion's nest.
Our tour agent James are so nice to greet us at NBO airport personally and let us meet his lovely kids and wife. James satisfied all our reguests and did more.
For whom are interested in Twinklestartours Safari, please refer to the Facebook Link below.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2010526122303305&id=100000378090675
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Email Katarina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari experience
Me, my husband and our daughter enjoyed this safari experience from the beginning. When organizing this trip James was answering my question and requirements on this trip very fast. I was liitle bit worried to travel on such a trip with our 3 years old daughter but suprisingly everything went without any problem. We had great guide and driver in one person Chambuso that knows safari areas very well and took us to right places to see all the animals. Talking about big five, we were lucky to see all of them except rhino, but no regrets because we saw so many orher animals so close to us. We stayed in Lemala Ngorongoro (amazing place- really recommend to visit this place) and Melia lodge in Serengeti, both great experience to stay in. So to summarize this trip in one sentence: great organization, excellent guide Chambuso, amazing places we visited, nice and high quality accomodation we stayed, so many animals we saw and really really good food. Recommend this holiday organized by twinkle star 100%. Thanks ao much to James and Chambuso for amazing experience
Reply from Twinkle Star Tours & Safaris
Posted on May 9, 2022Hello Katarina,
Thank you for choosing Twinkle Star Tours and Safaris Ltd as your Tour Organizer to experience your 4 Days Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park Safari. We appreciate for your five star review and acknowledging our guide Chambuso for demonstrating great guiding skills during your safari. Thank you for recommending the accommodation (Lemala Ngorongoro and Melia Lodge Serengeti) we chose for you. Hopefully, this shall not be your last Kenya Safari with us. We look forward to hosting you and your family again in the near future.
Asante Sana,
James.
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Email Marlene | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best
I highly recommend Twinkle Star Tour. We started planning in 2019 for 2020. We had sent our payment in and the pandemic hit. Everything closed. James kept in touch with me and assured my the Safari would take place when I was ready. Our dreams came true this July 16th. They were there to pick us up at the airport and through the entire 10 days. We love Abu our driver. James was very detailed kept making the changes I requested. He came to meet us an say goodbye. Brought gift to my husband and I. It was the most wonderful experience. The resorts were all beautiful and everyone was super attentive to our needs. We couldn’t have asked for more. We will definitely return and bring our family. They were the most honest people you can meet.
We love you James and Abu.
Reply from Twinkle Star Tours & Safaris
Posted on Aug 23, 2021Jambo Marlene,
Thank you for traveling with us on our 10 days private safari in Kenya and Tanzania and taking your time to provide good feedback about your safari experience.
We appreciate the positive feedback of your experience on, the organization and planning of the safari handled by James and your Safari guide Abu who was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and also great at spotting animals in the parks.
Hopefully, this shall not be your last Kenya-Tanzania holiday safari with us. We look forward to hosting you and your friend and family in the near future.
Best Regards
James Oketch
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Email Sharon Moore | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely more than I could have expected
I just returned from a 16-day safari through Kenya and Tanzania with
Twinkle Star Safaris. I was supposed to travel last year but COVID
postponed it until this year. Let me say that from the very beginning
James was quick to respond to emails and was able to work on planning
the safari that I wanted. My tour was through Kenya and Tanzania. I was
met at the Nairobi airport by my guide, Patrick. My flight was late but
Patrick was patiently waiting on me. For the first week, we visited
Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. My personal favorite was Masai
Mara. I joked with Patrick and told him that riding with him was like
being with Mr. National Geographic. Any question that I had, he had an
answer for. So knowledgeable on not just the animals and parks, but also
all the small towns that we traveled in between. If you use Twinkle
Star, make sure you ask for PATRICK!! He will not disappoint you.
Another word of advice, pay the extra money and upgrade to the Land
Cruiser. It will allow you access to more areas in the park. Thank you
Patrick for showing me the Big 5!! The leopard was hard to find but he
didn't give up. Also thank you James for making my dream vacation
happen, you did not disappoint. I know that this trip is a big
investment for anyone but you will not regret it. I appreciate that
James takes such interest in his customers. He met me at the hotel in
Nairobi before my safari started and walked me to a nearby shopping area
and bank at my request. In addition, at the conclusion of the safari, he
met me to make sure that my safari was just what I wanted. Customer
satisfaction is truly a top priority for him.
Reply from Twinkle Star Tours & Safaris
Posted on Jul 21, 2021Jambo Sharon,
Thank you for traveling with us on our 16 days private safari in Kenya and Tanzania and taking your time to provide good feedback about your safari experience.
We appreciate the positive feedback of your experience on, the organization and planning of the safari handled by James and your Safari guide Patrick who was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and also great at spotting animals in the parks.
Hopefully, this shall not be your last Kenya-Tanzania holiday safari with us. We look forward to hosting you and your friend and family in the near future.
Best Regards
James Oketch
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Email Yan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience and a helpful operator
We booked a 9-day safari through Twinkle Star. James is very helpful, we communicated a lot before the trip. He tried his best to help us.
The driver in Tanzania is incredible. He is responsible and knowledgable. He explained the culture of Tanzanian and the characters of different animals in the trip. We saw migration for four times in three days. We also saw Lion, Chita, Leopard ......the driver always search for a good area for us to take photo. For the accommodation, I highly recommend Chaka Extra Camp. The staffs are very nice. The food, environment and camp are perfect.
For Kenya, our driver, Robert, did a very bad job. His car broke down. We could not go to safari with him. We joint another group in the end. Also, his car broke down again on the day we have to go back to airport. Without the help of James and other African, we afraid we may not catch our flight. James sent another driver to take us immediately. However, Robert tried to lie to us telling us that his car was okay.
Thank you, James.
Reply from Twinkle Star Tours & Safaris
Posted on Sep 16, 2019Jambo Yan,
Thank you for reviewing your experience on a 9 days safari in Kenya and Tanzania and acknowledging Twinkle star Tours and Safaris.
Your mention about James been very helpful by communicating to you and arranging your Africa safari for you, we really appreciate for that.
Chaka camp is the best camp in Tanzania mostly for the first time travelers on their safari in Africa, we are really happy for letting us know we booked the best accommodation for you.
We are deeply sorry for knowing what you went through with your Kenyan driver Robert, we have taken note on that very keenly to avoid another incidence like that again.
We thank you again for sharing this experience with us, we would like to welcome you again on your next Safari in Africa.
Asante Sana.
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Email Danny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Budget Safari with Minor Hiccup
I recently did the 4-Day Tanzanian Safari. The tour was organized by Twinkle Star but subcontracted to Inno Africa Safari. There was a little issue with my arrival and a driver not being at the airport but this was quickly remedied with a message to Mr. Oketch.
The safari itself was great with a very nice driver and accomplished chef. We were able to see all of the big 5, though the rhinos we're very far away.
As a solo traveler, I was able to join with other solo travelers and make some friends during the safari.
The accommodations were better than expected for a budget safari and overall I had a great time. I would definitely recommend this tour to my friends and family.
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Email Erik | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent! Amazing! Great tour company for the price!
I just got back from the 4-day Tanzania Safari. It was spectacular! I was lucky enough to see all Big 5 wild animals. Our tour driver was Alibaba. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the animals. He answered all of our questions. James does a great job with the company. I was able to contact and talk with him directly. He answered all of my questions very well.
Thank you!
Email Sunny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good budget Safari
Safari was great
The tour program was the same as Twinkle explained.
They provided good budget safari tour.
i was satisfied with the tour
Thanks:)
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Email Astrid | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect budget-safari
For a budget traveller, this is a great option!
Communication is easy, and everything is smooth.
We got a pick up in the airport to our hotel, and then another pick up the next morning to the safari-bus and then we got a ride to our airBnB in Nairobi when the safari ended.
All went according to plan.
There's a ration of water (1 bottle per person per day), but you can buy beverage at lunch and at the tent camp.
It's a good idea to bring snacks. The food provided is mostly local and delicious.
The safari drives were really amazing. And Stanley, our guide, made a great effort in finding all the cool animals.
Don't expect beautiful and luxurious accommodations. It's a cheap tour for people on a budget.
But expect a FIVE STAR adventure with amazing safari drives in the park and great service from the people!