NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience-highly recommend!!!
Our family of 5 from New Zealand booked this trip after several recommendations from friends who had booked with Stanley before. Stanley our guide and Chipa our driver were both super friendly and had alot of experience & knowledge that ensured our safari experience was fantastic. We saw SO many animals up close in all of the game parks we visited, even a lioness with 3 cubs! The accommodation and food was fantastic - our favorite was the Voyager Ziwani tent camp with hippos, monkeys and crocodiles up close and the Voyager Resort which was all inclusive. Absolutely loved our trip & very happy to highly recommend to others.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most committed,knowledgable and happy tour operator ever! We loved Sox and his team.
As a first time safari traveller Sox's Okavanga Expeditions tour far exceeded my wildest expectations. I was worried that as it was a camping safari I might miss the creature comforts of Lodge style safaring. I would now recommend to any body to do this mobile safari in preference to the lodge approach.
We left Sydney, as a group of friends with an age range of 18-79 .
The team were terrific and handled all the negative aspects of camping, they set up our stretcher beds( fully made each night with pillow, sheets, blanket and doona. The ensuite out the back of the tent was very comfortable too and the showers were hot and more than adequate.
We were warm and cosy in the tents and we just loved having drinks by the campfire and being so much closer to nature as we ate our delicious meals together prepared by Meambo and his assistants Mado and Malaki.
The food and beverages were varied and exceptional.
Then the main purpose of the safari... those animals ! We found out why Sox has such a great reputation as he tracked and lead us to the most fabulous animal encounters. Leopards up trees, mass buffalo on the move ,hundreds of elephants and zebras and giraffes in so many varied societal groups . Sox's excellent tracking abilities lead us to enjoy a variety in animal and bird sightings. We were overwhelmed with the numbers of lions and lionesses we saw. We witnessed painted dogs hunting and then returning to their pack to regurgitate food for their pups . This is quite a rare experience and one I will never forget. We saw a porcupine early one morning with amazing spikey spines.
The vehicle was comfortable and we were warm and snug as we took of each morning excited to see what we would discover. Not one day did we return disappointed. a truly memorable holiday.
I cant wait to do another camping safari with Sox and his team. Six stars rating!!!
Amanda Maltabarow
Sydney Australia
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very professional with excellent client service operator
We chose Jocky Tours because of the high ratings on safari booking and references on social media. Our experience exceeded our expectations ! We selected the private 5 days safari Masai Mara-Nakuru-Naivasha. It was the perfect choice as we managed to visit different places , see different landscapes and also observe the big 5 and lots of other animals as well! We also took an optional air balloon ride ( even if it’s pricy it really worths the experience, you see a lot of animals and the landscape and view are stunning) and the boat ride which was also a good option as we saw a lot of hippos. Of course a very successful and memorable safari wouldn’t be possible without an experienced driver. Our driver Jimmy was amazing!! Very professional, very good driver, with good knowledge about nature and an attentive ear. Whatever we wanted to see in a safari, he would find it for us ( lions hunting , migration , leopard, rhinos).Thank you Jimmy and Jocky Tours for this amazing experience!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Impressed and beyond expectation
We booked a family of 6 trip from England direct with Lion King - Florida was great with all the booking details and messages and a mid level 5 day Safari package was put together - we had a fantastic guide Huruma for the trip who was knowledgeable, charming and did everything he could to make it a great, memorable trip - all the accommodation was wonderful particularly lovely was Nyota camp in the Serengeti - all staff were friendly and excellent service with great rooms - a special trip and I would highly recommend Lion King
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent staff and service unbeatable location
We booked a 5 day mid-range safari with Lion King Adventures having heard about them on Jack’s Flight Club forum. We were booking from the UK and wanted to use a local Tanzanian company - I would definitely use them again.
All the staff we had contact with were efficient, friendly and 100% trustworthy and they made the whole process reassuring and enjoyable.
From Florida at head office to Chris the chef who delivered our lunch on day 1 to Huruma, our lovely guide for 5 days - he really became one of the family for the trip and we all enjoyed his company as well as his great driving, knowledge and the kindness he showed to us as well as other guides and local Masai people we met along the way.
We saw many beautiful animals but also felt truly immersed in the culture and landscape too.
The staff at all the lodges were all lovely and very welcoming. Nyota is a very special place.
We have spent time previously in Namibia, Botswana, SA, Zimbabwe and Kenya, all of which have incredible wildlife and landscapes but it is the people of Tanzania that will make us want to return again.
Many thanks for an unforgettable trip
Kate and family
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely amazing, 12 out of 10
Our trip with Louis was amazing, his expertise meant that we saw most of the animals on our list within 24 hours, which gave us plenty of time to see other things we hadn't dreamed of! We saw lions stalking prey, a lion guarding a kill, and the rarer animals like leopard and rhino. Louis' knowledge of the areas and of the animals meant we often saw animals when other tours were still looking. He never seemed to tire of our questions or of helping us to get in the right spot for awesome photographs. We were often the only people there watching the animals due to his impeccable sense of timing. I've already recommended Louis and Easy Travel to a few friends and will not hesitate to recommend him in the future.
Masuma, the travel agency's contact window, was very friendly and responded quickly to our questions. The guide Aniny was very professional and helped us deal with many difficult problems along the way, and showed us many wild animals in Serengeti & Ngorongoro. This trip will be an unforgettable memory in my life!
2.Friendly, insightful, welcoming
Our guide Louis was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and animals and seemed to take us to the right place at the right time, every time because of his expertise I felt like this was the trip of a life time for us and highly recommend Easy Travel and Louis to anyone wanting to experience the wonder of Tanzania
3.Fantastic family safari with easy travel and louis our safari guide. I would highly recommend a safari with this company
What an amazing experience doing our safari with Louis our driver who went above and beyond making sure we seen the big five and many more. His esperance and friendly manner made the trip even more special as he passed on much knowledge that he has learnt over his years of guiding . I would like to thank louis and easy travel for making the safari such a special memory for me .one that will be remembered for ever .
4.An Amazing Safari
Louis made the trip very special. I came on the safari not knowing what to expect. The experience of being out in the right place at the right just showed the knowledge and experience that Louis had and was willing to share . We accomplished the big 5 , with Louis using his knowledge and experience again to get us to the last animal on the list a leopard . We saw many prides of Lions and cubs , elephants, mongoose,many birds, flowers hippos and the rhino on our first day. Its been a long time since I had so much excitement amazing . This was a family trip and he made sure we were all happy with what he planned . A well recommended guide and driver . Even the hosts at the camp said how lucky we were to see what we had , and they knew of Louis's experience of finding the animals we did.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trust and professionalism
A perfect organization of an incredible trip to Rwanda. From the guide, the transfers, the hotels, the tours, everything has been perfect. A trusted agency to travel and enjoy one of the most incredible countries in Africa.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator was very good and they ensured I was able to have a wonderful experience.
I loved seeing the rare golden monkeys in their natural habitat in the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. I was also very impressed with my fabulous guide/driver Pacifique who was a delight to spend time with. I would thoroughly recommend this tour and my guide.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari experience with Porcupine Expeditions and Mike!
Did a 3 day safari in a 7-person jeep, 2 days in the Serengeti and 1 day in the Ngorongoro. We started in Arusha, where we were welcomed by Anna and her team/family, who were some of the most caring and welcoming hosts I’ve experienced. They picked us up from the airport and provided accommodation. Our tour guide was Mike, who is clearly very experienced. In just 3 days we were able to see a cheetah, a leopard, lions, a rhino, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, elephants , vultures, multiple types of gazelles, hyenas, and many more. Mike was not only extremely kind but also funny, and made the trip an exciting and relaxing experience for us. We did one night in bungalow houses in the Serengeti, and one night camping in the Ngorongoro, where we saw elephants grazing 20 meters from the tents. The food was really tasty the whole trip, and never got sick, props to the chef for all his hard work. Overall an unforgettable trip, can’t recommend Porcupine expeditions, Anna, Mike, and the entire team enough!!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome guide - unique experience!
We can only recommend our tour with Mariki - wild ways tanzania adventure. We've benefited a lot by the experience, enjoyed the accommodations and the tour itself. Many memories we won't forget for sure. Thank you a lot!