Julius Tact Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $550 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Lisa M | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely brilliant
5***** service from booking to being collected at our hotel. We travels a party of 4 adults on 3 day/2 night safari staying in 2 locations Tsavo East in Sentrim tented camp & Tsavo West staying at Saltlick Lodge (rooms on stilts). Joseph was our guide/driver and stayed with us for the duration of our trip, such a gentleman and full of knowledge, he made sure we seen as many animals as we could in the time we had. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this company to anyone thinking about going on a safari, I for sure will use them again when I come back. Thanks again for an amazing experience
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Email Ana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 5-Day Safari
We went on a 5-day safari with Julius Safari to Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara, and it was an amazing experience! Our driver picked us up directly from the hotel and took us in a large safari jeep – perfect for this kind of trip. The accommodations were excellent, and everything was perfectly organized. Julius even provided a child seat, as we were traveling with two young children (2 and 4 years old). Our driver Joseph was incredibly kind and always adjusted the drive and stops to the kids’ needs. We saw many animals, including a cheetah and a leopard. We highly recommend Julius Safari to anyone looking for a reliable, family-friendly, and well-organized safari experience in Kenya!
Email Frederic L | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience in Kenya, thank you Julius & Dominic
Julius made our trip to Kenya absolutely seamless. From carefully organizing our lodges and hotel bookings to arranging an incredible driver (Dominic), every detail was perfectly handled. Communication with Julius was excellent from the very first planning stages right through our time in Kenya. Everything ran smoothly — and at a very reasonable price. If you’re planning to visit Kenya, I really recommend reaching out to Julius. He’ll make sure your experience is unforgettable.
Email Tara | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dream
I booked our family (3 adults and 3 kids ages 1, 6, and 8) on a 2-week trip with Julius after a lot of research. It was the most we’ve spent on a holiday but I believe it was very good value when you compare like for like - other operators for the same itinerary would cost more and offer less in my opinion and for what is included it was good value without sacrificing quality. I felt nervous sending money up front but everything was honoured and above and beyond.
We arrived late and John our driver met us at the airport, helped with all our bags and took us to Sarova Stanley in Nairobi. This was a lovely hotel. Felt like we’d gone back in time and had a great atmosphere. Nice blues music, lots of different restaurants, rooftop pool and bar. The rooms were beautiful. I can’t remember the lady’s name but one lady who worked in the restaurant downstairs (where you also eat breakfast) was just incredible with the kids. The breakfast was amazing with so much choice. We got up early and headed to David Sheldrick elephant orphanage. It’s in the park so you could do a game drive for no extra charge but we needed to minimise time in Nairobi as fitting in lots of locations so after this we went to the giraffe center and then the carnivore restaurant. Such a fab day. We then headed back to relax at the hotel and let the kids swim.
The next morning we departed for Samburu.
Our driver was George. He had us see all the special five and all the big five. He was completely chilled and good with the kids - I believe he really knew his stuff and he was a great guide. He also did so much driving as we covered such volume but was always cheerful and energised.
We stayed at Ashnil and I think this was my favourite hotel. We had two rooms overlooking the river. On arrival a large bull elephant and a companion were eating from the trees right outside our rooms. We had a beautiful table for eating with such a sweet waitress. Food was served rather than buffet style and so much choice. All incredible. Also a shout out to Kennedy who was the security guy and just so sweet. On our first night they kept the pool open longer so kids could swim after a game drive. The staff were all above and beyond and the rooms were utterly stunning. It was like a dream. Our one year old fell in love with the monkeys. The scenery was stunning on the game drives. Really unusual compared to other locations and we saw all the special 5. We also saw cheetahs both days - including with cubs. The elephants were stunning and such a huge herd with so many babies.
After 2 nights we ventured back on ourselves to Ol Pejeta staying at Sweetwaters. Again amazing. Our waitress Ann was so sweet, Alex the security guy was fab. The tents were beautiful and they put hot water bottles in at night. We overlooked the water hole and it was other worldly seeing the animals come up while sitting with a drink on the porch and kids playing. We saw a pride of lions with cubs and loved the trip to see the blind Rhino. He was so sweet and kids loved feeding him. I did a night game drive with our daughter on day 1. We saw a striped hyena which made her day. The stars and sounds were beautiful. My husband did the night game drive with my mum on day 2 and they saw cheetah, lions, elephants, both types of hyena, skunk, rhinos and more than I can remember.
After two nights here we drove to Lake Nakuru. This is where we saw what the kids excitedly announced as “Mufusa”. I was also so happy to see Flamingos. We saw baby baboons, rhinos, hippos, reticulated giraffe, and much more. The scenery was so different and so beautiful. The hotel (Sarova Lion Hill) wasn’t as impressive but it was still very nice and highly recommend.
After one night we quickly set off for Masi Mara. We had 3 nights here. So many big cats! The river was stunning. So many hippos. We saw a beautiful young family of lions. Two male lions grooming each other (big manes but could tell young as pinker noses), a leapord in a tree (the kids will not stop talking about this), cheetahs, a Sarova cat, ostrich, elephants, so many wilderbeast, buffalo, “pumbas” (family favorite), a pack of hyenas kill a zebra (they pulled out a perfectly formed foetus which was sad), baby hyena, baby everything. We finished with a hot air balloon ride for me, mum and my son - unreal. Herds of zebra and wilderbeast ran below us, also saw lions, elephant, hyena etc. The hotel (Sarova Maru) was a mixed bag. Partly because in my head I built it up so much. On arrival there were used towels but no fresh ones or staff handing them out or juice like other hotels. We then asked for a cot (booked ahead of time). The room wasn’t ready but when it was there was no cot but instead a separate bed for our one year old. We phoned and they said they would replace. After a while we phoned back and they said it was on the way. After more time we phoned again and explained that we needed to get the little one down for a nap before evening game drive and asked how long and they said 5 minutes. 20 minutes later we phoned again but it rung out. I then went to reception (2 hours at this point) and the manager was really dismissive. They sorted the cot but it took so long and lots of chasing. Having said that - the room was so beautiful and I’d love to return. Our room attendant was so attentive and sweet. The porch and jungle area was serene. We saw a rare Garrett cat and other wildlife. The bar staff were amazing and lovely (though the wine prices are very high and I suggest bring your own). Veronica was incredible with the kids - she took them fishing, archery and more. The pool area was beautiful. Special shout out to the staff member on the tandoori station - so cheerful, and Daisy. Daisy made fries and chicken nuggets especially for the kids as well as lovely food for mum who is gluten and dairy intolerant. She was so so lovely and cheerful and amazing with the kids. We miss her already.
We then set off to Diaini where I’d booked accommodation but Julius still sorted flights etc. He also sorted our transport complimentary and when we got to Nairobi he did the same again- he organised a driver to take us to Karen Blitzen for a lovely meal and relax before our flight home.
I’d not hesitate to recommend Julius. The trip exceeded expectations and our minds were blown (and we are very seasoned travellers). It may be a while before we can do such a trip again but one day I’d love to rebook with him. Hand on heart you won’t get a better experience for the value he offers.
