US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide was very knowledgeable and attentive.
The tour was amazing for the price! We saw tons of giraffes, zebras, lions, hippos, elephants, and more! We even saw a rare encounter of elephants crossing the river. Highly recommended this tour company!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Arusha National Park by Patti
Arusha NP was lush and green and we saw so many animals up close. The park was beautiful.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Patti
The crater was beautiful. We saw a lot of wildlife there including a rhino as that was the only place we saw those since they are protected. We would not have wanted to miss that!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Serengeti National Park by Patti
The Serengeti is how I had pictured Africa. Here it really had the ambiance of an African safari with orange sunsets, dusk with the silhouettes of the acacia trees and the sounds of animals in the distance. At night, the stars were so bright that it felt one could reach right up and touch them. It was so beautiful and amazing.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Patti
This park was not as lush as Arusha NP but the wildlife was easier to spot as a result. So glad that we went to this park.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our driver, Peter Kapino, was exceptional. He allowed us to see the Big Five and experience spectacu
Everything was perfectly organized. The people were very helpful and kind in accommodating our requests
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The tour operator is one of the best tour operator in Tanzania, the services and arrangements are ok
We did a 2 days safari me and my friends at Tarangire and Ngorongoro with Banana Adventures
We saw many animals, the driver was amazing, the hotel and food was stunning
We got a lot of experiences
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
everything was perfect, our driver Peter Kapino gave us unforgettable moments
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nailed the brief
We had been thinking about a Southern Africa safari trip for a few years and had some valuable input from Zimbabwean friends who had been on tour many times. So we had a general idea of when and where, but needed guidance on the finer details and options, as well as someone to put it all together once we’d agreed on an itinerary (South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana). This was possibly going to be our one and only trip of this type so we wanted to get it right!
I saw an ad for a tour similar to what I had in mind so contacted Discover Africa (DA). Devryn was able to clearly outline his preferences that would meet the brief. He suggested the order of travel, how long at each place, what type of accommodation (generally getting better as we progressed), how to get from A to B etc, via several email conversations.
We had a Zoom meeting with him before finalising the plan, where we were able to ask further questions which he was able to answer confidently and competently given he had been to these places himself.
We felt confident enough with his recommendations to lock it in, 12 months ahead of the trip.
Naturally, you anticipate some things will go wrong on tour eg a missed connection, guide not turning up, accommodation not as described, and we were mentally prepared for that.
However every connection was made on time and the accommodation exceeded our high expectations!
The Safari experience itself (which Devryn obviously couldn’t guarantee) was superb. The guides from the lodges we used were experienced, informative, respectful of the animals, considerate of what we had and hadn’t seen previously and so every day (twice a day!) was another trip into the unknown. Everyone hopes to see the Big 5, which we did early on. After that it was a matter of literally sitting back in the jeep and seeing what would turn up. The birdlife was better than I expected (lilac-breasted roller was a favourite), and seeing small animals like mongooses (4 different species), a chameleon and steenbok were unexpected highlights.
The food was varied at the various lodges with usually a buffet of 3 main courses of western style cuisine (although I ate wildebeest, crocodile, kudu and springbok when it was offered).
We finished off with 3 nights in Cape Town to let the Safari experience sink in, which was a very good move.
So in summary, we did some initial research, worked out a plan with Devryn, and he nailed the brief. We’ll never know if it could have been even better, but I seriously doubt it.
MY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Affordable, trustworthy and organised, an unforgettable safari with JungleRoam and Julius!
I want to start with thanking our guide, Julius (or his nickname, Juli) and the person behind JungleRoam, Chesi.
Skeptical at first, but our worries were diminished with Chesi's timely replies and other glowing reviews from fellow travellers.
Our recent 7-day safari with JungleRoam was nothing short of extraordinary, and we owe so much of that to our incredible guide, Julius. From the moment we were picked up to our final goodbye, everything was handled with such professionalism, warmth, and expertise that we truly felt we were in the best hands.
We had 6 persons, formed our own private tour and explored Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate, and Amboseli National Park – each destination offering a unique experience that built on the last. The LandCruiser provided was in great condition, could handle rough terrain, clean and very comfortable for our group of 6 with a medium sized luggage each - coupled with Juli's great driving skills of course.
JungleRoam clearly knows how to plan the perfect itinerary, balancing breathtaking wildlife encounters with moments of cultural insight and scenic beauty. We stayed in a mix of budget camps and mid-range lodges, given that JungleRoam was so kind as to accommodate to our custom requests.
Masai Mara blew us away with its abundance of wildlife. Thanks to Juli’s sharp eye and deep knowledge of animal behavior, we were always the first to spot animals before the crowd comes. This resulted in many intimate moments with the animals and some great photos. His ability to track animals and position us for the best views (without disturbing the wildlife) was beyond impressive.
In Lake Nakuru, Julius timed everything perfectly and we saw elusive black rhinos thanks to his good eyes.
Naivasha and Hell’s Gate offered a different kind of thrill. Hiking in the gorges in Hell’s Gate felt surreal. While we were hiking, Juli spotted oil dripping from the vehicle and immediately sent it to repair - his friends picked us up from the trail. This is no fault of Juli/JungleRoam as the terrain is extremely rough where vehicle breakdowns are a norm, and we are lucky to have Juli spot the problem before it became something much bigger - imagine your car breaking down in the middle of nowhere, that'd be much worse! Juli also inspects and cleans the vehicle after the day ends and we felt safe and secure under his wings.
And then came Amboseli. The sight of elephants roaming beneath the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro is something we’ll never forget. Juli knows all the huge tuskers by name and could easily identify them by just looking at their tusks. We were incredibly lucky to see all 3 of the largest elephants in the park! Julius seemed to know every inch of the park and made sure we got those iconic, once-in-a-lifetime photos.
Beyond his guiding skills, Julius is a wonderful person—kind, funny, patient, and endlessly knowledgeable. He made us feel like more than tourists; he made us feel like friends and even family. Every question we had (and we had a lot!) was met with enthusiasm and insight.
The accommodations, the vehicle comfort, the seamless transitions between parks, and the care with which everything was handled all reflect the high standards of JungleRoam. It’s rare to find a tour company that delivers on every promise—and then goes above and beyond.
If you’re considering a safari in Kenya, look no further than JungleRoam, and if you’re lucky enough to get Julius as your guide, prepare yourself for the adventure of a lifetime. Juli made us fall in love with our first safari and I will not hesitate to go back if the opportunity comes again!
Thank you, JungleRoam and Julius, for making our dream safari come true!
