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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!
My friends and I had an amazing time in Tanzania with Lion King Adventures. The office staff who planned our trip were super helpful and accommodating, and our two guides (Yusuf and Leonard) went above and beyond to make our trip comfortable and memorable. They were incredibly knowledgeable, answering any and all questions we had, and had a 6th sense for pointing out animals that other safari cars seemed to pass right by (we managed to see the Big Five, and so much more!). Our meals each day were delicious, and our accommodations at night were excellent. I'd recommend this tour company and Yusuf & Leonard a thousand times over - they truly made this the trip of a lifetime for our group, and we will never forget the wonderful experience they gave us.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jocky Tours always responded immediately to all my questions! Very efficient!
Dennis was our driver and without him the tour would have been much less successful. He was punctual, helpful but most of all an excellent driver! We did 1 1/2 day Masai Mara and half day Lake Nakuru and a boat tour on Lake Nevasha.
The safari was one success after the other. We saw 4 of the big 5. A hunt and kill of an impala by 3 cheetahs. Lionesses with their cubs enjoying a buffalo. Hippos, rhinos, wildebeests, zebras, pumbas, giraffes, baboons, tortoises, impalas, lions, gazelles, buffaloes, waterbucks, cheetahs, flamingos, crocodiles, pelicans, monkeys, lots of birds. I think we saw everything except for leopards. We stayed in a tent camp the first two nights. Lovely set up, hot water and shower and toilet inside. 3 rd night we stayed in a very luxurious hotel, not necessary but ooooh so nice. All in all perfect organisation by Jockey Tours.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
This is our second trip to Tanzania with Dickson. Friendly, knowledgeable & great English!
This is our second safari experience with Ariel. This time we travelled from Arusha to Ngorongoro. We stayed in various different accommodation from lodges to tented camps. Each was well chosen & thoroughly enjoyed. Dickson speaks great English so communication was easy. Also the roads in the National Parks are rough & I was always very confident with Dickson’s driving. We will return 😊
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely fantastic, with great knowledge about the animals
Absolutely fantastic tour of Masai Mara, Nakuru lake and Naivasha lake. Wonderful experience, great accommodations with great facilities.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
Everything was perfect, communicating with Iddy was easy and fluid since the beginning, we are so happy with the hotels, the food (we really appreciate that we had good meals and not just boxes with cold sandwiches), the game drives.. We had a really good time with Regi, he was really the perfect guide and he did his best so that we have an amazing experience! He is so passionate about nature and we learned a lot with him..
So thank you for everything!
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect experience
Excellent tour with professionals. We had a nice experience at the parks and seen many wild animals. All were perfect organised. Congratulations to our guide Richard! Very good guy with a lot of experience! He helped us a lot and we had perfect communication! The best guide for the safari tour.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hooves for the win!
We recently booked an intense 3-day trip to Bwindi Uganda to trek with gorillas. It’s something l’ll never forget. The highlight, of course, was coming face-to-face with a family of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat but Hooves of Africa balanced that intense trek with stunning and relaxing accommodation in the Ugandan mountain forest and a calm lake, which were really nice. One required a boat to access.
Meals were well-prepared, and the staff were warm and attentive to our separate dietary requirements which were met without fuss.
Our guide was knowledgeable and clearly passionate about his country and local city, sharing fascinating insights about the their culture and the nature around the area. He was very friendly, welcoming and keen to look after us. Also a very talented photographer!
The gorilla trek itself was challenging, with uneven terrain and dense vegetation, but the experience was well worth the effort. Proper footwear (hiking boots) is essential. I appreciated that the group sizes were small, which made it less disruptive to the wildlife. Unfortunately, the 7m distance restriction was not respected by all tourists in the group. I believe the guards could be more strict about it but ultimately that’s not the responsibility of Hooves of Africa, rather the national park rangers.
Overall, this safari struck a perfect balance between adventure, relaxation and ecotourism. Highly recommend it for nature lovers and those seeking a deeper connection with wildlife.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hospitable and knowledgeable
Isa and his staff were excellent. Attended to us very well and made me feel at home.
Isa’s knowledge of the land and wildlife was impressive,Everything promised was delivered. I would recommend extremely wild safaris to everyone I know.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Isa was friendly, funny, and incredibly professional, making the experience both informative and fun
This safari was a truly magical experience that I would recommend to everyone. Over five days we were immersed in adventure, excitement, and endless fun. We encountered an incredible variety of wildlife, including countless bird species that Isa, our guide, knew everything about. We were lucky enough to see three different lion prides one of all females with cubs that Isa had witnessed being born! We also saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, African wild dogs, hyenas, and even animals I’d never heard of before. This was an unforgettable journey that everyone should experience at least once!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience Highly Recommend
We did a 5 day mobile safari and it was absolutely amazing. We were picked up by our guide, Isa, for the trip and started right off the bat on the way to the campsite. The 2 campsites were great for both practicality and scenery. The staff at the campsite was amazing and totally attentive to every need. Food that was served was top notch.
The game drives each day were more than we expected. Isa’s knowledge of the animals and terrain was top notch, knowing where and when to go to certain places of the parks.
I can’t recommend this company enough to anyone looking to do a mobile safari throughout Botswana. The people and everything else are top notch and again I would recommend them a thousand times over.
