20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Honeymoon Trip in the National Park
See Safari Adventure organized an amazing honeymoon trip for us with an affordable price, we had so much experiences and managed to see many animals beyond our expectations, we were given the best tour guider and the tour itself was incredibly nice and memoriable
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari experience with some logistics drawbacks
Firstly, the operator is reliable, no problems with booking, payments etc.
We are happy with the 6 day Safari,
that was organized by Jocky Tours. The tour I will describe includes Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli.
Among the factors that stood out and made the trip such pleasant experience was the guide crew. Travelling as a couple, we’ve joined other 5 travellers, but we felt well taken care of. During the game drives and the cross-country transfer the crew ensured to adjust to our preferences (photo stops, toilet breaks etc.)
We were lucky to have two guides, both great. Sanzi James, aside from all the good job he was doing as a guide and driver, was keen on answearing our questions related to daily life in Kenya, its communities and opportunities.
Kikitu ensured that the atmosphere in the car was on point and the smile on his face was irrestistible.
I highly recommend choosing this safari and operator as your first trip of this kind, but there are a few things to consider, broken down into pros and cons:
Pros:
- Great crew
- Actual wildlife, the best in Masai Mara, choosing it you will see countless species and the big 5, due to the experience of the guides, who are great in both: tracking animals and communicating with other cars
- Diversity - each of the places visited during this tour is different
- Accomodation - two out of three hotels booked by the trip operator are worth visiting
Cons:
- Logistics - poor planning on the side of operator’s office: in our group there were 7 people travelling and 4 different hotels to drive to as to pick us up and drop off. It seems that we all chose different accommodation level, but it could have been resolved easily, if one vehicle had only people from the same accomodation standard. It seems possible, as there were other vehicles doing this trip in parallel to us, most likely with people of mixed hotels. To help picturing how frustrating it was: in Amboseli, the hotels are located far from each other. In order to pick travelers you need to drive around for 1.5 hours. It meant that the people staying in the last hotel had to drive around other hotels for 3 additional hours considering both way travel in a single day.
- Vehicle standard - the cars are not what european would consider designated for long, cross-country travel. The seats are uncomfortable, there is no leg space, missing hand and arm holders. The cars shall not carry 9 passengers at once. The group size shall be limited to at least 7 people in order to make the transit managable.
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge - it is not the operator to blame, but their partnership with the hotel should be ended. The value for money is low, there are insects everywhere, the staff is rude and they don’t bother insects getting into lunchboxes that they later wrap and hand out to hotel guests
- Activity distribution: One day you will find yourself doing nothing after 3 pm am the other you will have two Parks + 6 hours cross country travel
US
Experience level: first safari
Most experienced guide and well organized trips.
I had the pleasure of going on a safari trip with Jackson in September 2024, exploring the North and Central Serengeti as well as the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Jackson's expertise and professionalism made the experience truly unforgettable.
From the moment we landed, his skill was evident — we witnessed a breathtaking river crossing almost immediately. Throughout the trip, Jackson consistently impressed us with his ability to spot wildlife, even those nearly impossible to see with binoculars, using just his keen eyesight.
His trip planning skills were exceptional. Despite working with a tight budget, he managed to organize a high-quality experience, arranging excellent safari vehicles and accommodations that exceeded our expectations. On top of that, Jackson went above and beyond by helping me plan a hike on Kilimanjaro, ensuring every detail was taken care of. He also responded messages fast on Whatsapp.
I highly recommend Jackson for anyone considering a safari or adventure in the region. His knowledge, dedication, and ability to create memorable experiences are unparalleled.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari in Tanzania
Four days safari in the Tarangire, Serengeti and the Ngorogoro National Park. A vacation could not have started more breathtakingly! Thanks to our great guide Amiri, we were able to discover and observe the Big Five and other great animals! He has given his best, in search of the animals and was available to us with his knowledge at all times.
We were provided daily by Samson, our chef, with freshly prepared food. A meal could not have been better, like freshly baked bread, vegetables or fruit.
Camping was also a great experience! In the Serengeti National Park, waking up between a herd of zebras and buffaloes was the adventure par excellence. In the Ngorogoro camp, even giraffes and an elephant passed by - indescribable. However, everyone must be aware of what they are getting into when camping - damp clothes, thin mattress and sleeping bag! For us it could not have been more beautiful - so close in nature - between the animals!
The safari went excellently from the first contact, via the airport transfer, to the end. Mr. T. welcomed us at the hotel, clarified open questions and said goodbye to us after returning.
Thanks to the whole team of Suricata for this unforgettable experience and the great impressions'. It will be remembered forever!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Safari with great guides !
This safari was incredible fun. We saw the Big Five and many other incredibly beautiful animals. Our guides also explained a lot about the surrounding area. Bhekifa and Trevor are two really lovely and humorous guides who are not only unbelievable strong in recognizing the smallest animals at the furthest distance, but really give everything to make this safari an unforgettable experience (whether you see the Big Five or not). When I come back to South Africa, I will definitely go on safari with Elephant Herd again.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Bespoke tour operator who really care
From the very start of my inquiries I found Savannah Adventures very professional and communication excellent. I was able to Whatsapp and speak with Matt in Germany who sent though a full itinerary quite quickly after I relayed what I wanted to do. Also having a desk at N1 Hotel where we stayed made it very easy to just drop by and arrange additional tours whilst there. Taf at Vic Falls was always available on WhatsApp too and arranged taxis or collected us when needed. Divine; Killian and Absolom were also always around to answer questions at the desk regards tours prices and recommendations. A great team who provided excellent service and prices. We went on the Boma Dinner; a helicopter flight; quad biking; Chobe all day Safari with lunch and I attended the theatre over the road from N1 Hotel. We also did a luxury Safair with Shearwater. All arranged tours arranged by Savannah Adventures including airport pick up and drop off. We look forward to returning and certainly would use this tour operator again. They certainly went above and beyond.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tour Guide was very knowledgeable, polite and made sure we got every possible comfort.
Without any doubt they are the best safari package provider in Kenya. We had an amazing experience and our guide was really very helpful and he had very good knowledge about animals.
The luxury cottages were budget friendly and food was also excellent. We got all inclusive package and it was well within our budget. They also helped us with Balloon safari which was a beautiful experience too. Highly recommended.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful mobile safari with Sox as guide ad driver in Savuti and Okavango
We spent 5 days in october 2021 with Sox as a guide and driver during a moving safari first in Savuti and then in Okavango.
Sox was very professional and pleasant, he definitely knew where and when you are likely to find every wild animal, he was also able to make it fun for our 3 kids (aged 5 to 10). He was very nice, and made this safari an unforgettable experience for all of us. We definitely recommend to go on safari with him.
Plenty of photos and details on our blog (in french) :
https://notrepetiteodyssee.legtux.org/2021/11/19/botswana-famille-safari-savuti/
https://notrepetiteodyssee.legtux.org/2021/11/19/botswana-famille-safari-okavango/
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tour!
We love it! A little disappointed that we didn't get to see any elephant, but that's nature. Overall it was great. Tour guide and the driver Sunny was amazing
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wow! Amazing adventure and incredible staff!
My husband booked this Safari as a surprise for my 60th birthday. He worked with Neema to plan all the details and I couldn’t be happier with everything! The glamping was so much fun - we had hippos, wildebeest, zebras, monkeys and baboons all around our tents at night, and the food was really good (can chicken really taste like that?). The safaris were even better than I ever could have imagined- we saw all of the big 5 and hundreds of birds and the Great Migration. Our guide, John, was skilled at spotting the animals, Navigating the traffic, knowing exactly where to go, and providing so much information. The staff was so terrific and friendly- they surprised even my husband by singing, dancing and giving a cake on my day❤️ I got teary when we had to leave them and this beautiful country. We will be back - and when we do - it will be with these wonderful people.
