How to really make time for
Jadore Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB & TALA
- Tour Types:
- Specialized photographic safaris (Mid-range & luxury)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Herwig Dessers | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overwhelming safari with a personal touch
In early July, we traveled with our family of 5 to Arusha (Tanzania) for a 9-day safari. We had been looking for a personalized trip with our own accents. It certainly didn't have to be a 'VIP' trip, but we were looking for a small operator with whom we could have direct contact and with whom we could plan the trip together. Coincidence brought us to Koen and Katja, JADORE. And because we wanted to experience what JADORE stood for live, besides WhatsApp, Facebook and other channels, we went to the Holiday Expo in Antwerp (early March '22) in preparation for the trip, because there would be a stand there.
To our surprise, we met Koen himself, who had travelled from Tanzania especially for the fair. His enthusiasm was contagious. He spoke at length about his own experiences in Tanzania, about life there and about the Tanzanian motto "hakuna matata". In support he showed countless beautiful and self-made pictures of Arusha, of Usariver (their home town) and of course of the wildlife in the various parks. At the end of the afternoon, we felt sorry that we had to wait another 4 months.
Finally, on July 5, we land at Kilimanjaro National Airport. Koen and Katja are waiting for us with their drivers and 2 vehicles. By then, we no longer see them as a tour operator, but as a real hosts who do everything to make their guests feel at home, which they succeed in doing. All preparations are made to perfection, all locations are checked and double checked. The most important thing with the safaris is of course the driver, the man or woman with whom you travel around in the parks for 9 days. Koen has promised a good driver and that promise was fulfilled. Anwar turned out to be a great guy, an all-round driver who knew the parks through and through, who also knew a lot of drivers personally and who advised us everywhere we went (lodges, stores, museums, ...). With him we were able to see the big 5 (ok though the rhino was a bit far ;-)), the uggly 5 and so much more. In the 9 days we traveled through Kibola Forest, Arusha National Park (NP), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, and of course Serengeti NP: 9 intense days filled with beautiful game walks and game drives and a lifetime of memories. Thank you very much Koen, Katja, Anwar and the whole team for the unforgettable time! Good luck over there and hakuna matata!
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Email Jan and Louise | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari with Jadore and super service
We had an amazing safari with our amazing Jadore safaris driver and guide Rashid. I have a disability and we drove a fully converted 4x4, which my wheelchair could easily fit in. What a service!
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Email Suzanne & Jos | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
We loved our safari, thanks for the amazing experience and the great service!
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Email Katrien | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personal, professional and passionate!
If you're looking for a safari where you don't feel like a number, where the people really look for the ultimate safari experience with passion and drive and take into account all your wishes and possibilities, then choose J'adore. Koen loves his job and you can feel that. On safari itself we were in the expert hands of Anwar and besides being a great guide and walking encyclopedia of the fauna and flora in the national parks, he is also just very pleasant company. He also constantly involved our children aged 14 and 16 and we laughed a lot together. When you spend so much time together, it is very nice to have a connection with each other! And if you do get involved with J'Adore, be sure to stay with Koen and Katja! They are incredibly hospitable and Katja is a princess in the kitchen. She will do nothing more than spoil you with her cooking skills!
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Email Tony Ruts | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Prima onderneming goed en mooi georganiseerd
I was born in Congo and wanted to go back to Africa one day. Because Congo is not that interesting as a tourist, I chose neighboring Uganda and I chose jadore safaris. They organized an 8 day 7 night safari tour and it was perfect! The guide was very good, professional, and super nice. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip. I absolutely have to congratulate Koen & Katja, and thank him enormously for how they have organized everything. So I also strongly recommend booking a safari with JADORE.
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Email Patries | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
First class touroperator
Thanks to Koen and Katja from Jadore Safari’s we had a fantastic trip! From the first contact we knew: this will work out! We first e-mailed back and forth and no question was too much for them. We also always received a quick answer. Because of the high season it was sometimes a bit puzzling to find available accommodation, but we managed to find it and all accommodation was fine. When one of the tent camps turned out to be destroyed by elephants, our fantastic guide Anwar arranged for us to be upgraded to a brand new camp, Nyota. Wow!
We have spotted loads of animals, big and small. We enjoyed a bush walk, a night safari and certainly also the walk with Koen and Katja in Kibola forest at the end.
Koen and Katja are wonderful people and very committed to their customers. They picked us up personally at the airport and we kept in touch throughout the trip via whatsapp. We also liked that they took the time to spend the last day in Arusha with us. We also enjoyed the lunch with the Belgian top chef Axel from Onsea House.
Because we enjoyed our first nights at Onsea House so much, we asked to cancel our last accommodation and replace it with one last night at Onsea House. Wasn't a problem again.
Our guide Anwar was also fantastic. Nothing was too much for him and he did everything to give us a wonderful experience.
We were really impressed by the nature of Lake Natron and had a good laugh when Anwar ventured into the river with the fish that tickled your toes.
Thank you Koen and Katja for the fantastic trip and keep up the good work!
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Email Luc | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience and professional crew
We went for a 7nights/8 days circuit in the south of Tanzania (Mikuni, Ruaha and Selous) with Jadore Safari.
Koen was super reactive from the start and replied to any questions and request super promptly.
The team we had for the trip consisted of Paul and Anwar who where both super knowledgeable, funny and willing to stand up for us when problems occurred.
The car was a properly sized Land Cruiser in good condition and equipment.
So it was a really pleasant experience for our trip and we recommend them gladly.
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Email Katrin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super exciting and personal experience with a young passionate company
We did a private day trip to Tarangeri National park, that we booked over our hotel. Gladly they chose Jadore, a quite young company with lots of passion that we could feel right away. Our guide Anwar picked us up in the morning at 7:30am and we started our tour. Our jeep was comfortable and our tour guide Anwar was fantastic, he explained a lot about the country and its wildlife. It was super exciting to see animals in their natural surrounding, so peaceful. The company wants to not just give tours but share that special feeling of a safari. I can really recommend taking a tour with Jadore.
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Email Maarten De Coninck | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, custom-made safari for a great price!
My girlfriend an I spent a few weeks in Tanzania in August 2022. JADORE gave us a great reception in Arusha (with a great dinner), took us on a great journey around the big parks and constantly made sure we had a great custom-made experience for a decent price! I can only recommend Koen and Katja's great service!
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Email Mark | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thanks for an unforgettable experience!!
Jadore Safaris is a small-scale company that offers tailor-made safaris through very personal service.
During the preparation, the customer can pass on wishes in detail.
The communication about this via e-mail is very fast and direct.
It is also possible to have a complete tailor-made program made after giving a period, a budget and general wishes (as I did).
From the moment you walk out of the airport to the moment you walk back into the airport, everything is arranged for you.
The lodges and hotels have been carefully selected and are of a surprisingly luxurious level.
The whole stay goes smoothly.
The safari itself was perfect with an all-terrain vehicle equipped for the job and an extremely professional driver/guide.
In my case, this was Livingstone (who was of course chosen by Jadore), as friendly as he is skilled in driving and knowledgeable about the flora and fauna.
When you see the quote for a safari for the first time you may be a bit shocked, but when you are there you immediately understand why this is.
My safari was well worth every Euro.
I can only be positive.
The whole trip has far exceeded my expectations.
This is due to the meticulous preparation of Jadore Safaris and the fantastic driver/guide Livingstone.
I'm going to save up to go again 😉
Thanks for an unforgettable experience!!
