65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
That was great
Theodor was our driver, he picked us up at the hotel before we went to Hoedspruit, he’s patient, attentive and good driver.
CN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable trip.
Smooth communications, good service, readable price. Guide Steve provided awesome service. The company is excellent.
KZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream came true with Jocky Tours
My son and I had great time in Kenya with Jocky Tours. The drivers (Jeff and Cowboy in Nairobi and Ben during safari) were always on time, the vehicles were comfortable and clean, the answered all our questions about the capital city, animals, etc. The tour was totally worth the money and time
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
unforgettable holiday in Tanzania and Zanzibar
Zepisa organized our trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar. We visited the Tarangire, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the Serengeti. The trip was well organized, with four unforgettable nights in a tent in the Serengeti. We saw many animals, including several felines in the Serengeti. The guides, Omary and Sam, were fantastic. They were experienced, helpful, and careful.
Mr Nyemo the owner of the agency has always responded promptly to our requests.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya Safari
Our safari trip was amazing and the pre trip communication with James was reliable and reassuring. Our driver Steven was fantastic and informative. I would recommend a safari with this company!
FI
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flexible, responsive, and resourceful ensuring the safari experience was smooth and enjoyable
This safari experience mwt my expectations. Communication was smooth and prompt—they responded quickly to every question and were consistently friendly and approachable. The operator was flexible and solution-oriented, making thoughtful adjustments when needed and ensuring everything went smoothly. Our guide (the driver) was incredibly and went out of his way to find the best viewing spots and made sure we had unforgettable moments throughout the tour.
Everything felt reliable and well-organized, which made it easy to relax and enjoy the adventure.
MT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thrilling experience of coming face to face with the wild
The was our 26day tour in Uganda 9days, Rwanda 5days, Tanzania 7days and Zanzibar 4days, our first visit to East Africa. To start with, the communication with Magical Gorilla Adventures, first with Aina and then with Kolo, were very efficient and gave immediate reliable feedback to all our questions before and during the whole journey. We even had the pleasure to meet face to face with the people behind Magical Gorilla Adventures (Aina and the new born, Kolo and Ivarin (I hope I got her name right). The full board itinerary included everything from permits and entries, accommodation, internal flights, private guides, and land transportation. The itinerary was personalized to our requests and our main focus to visit Uganda was to see the Gorilla and Chimpanzee, but we had the occasion to see what Uganda has to offer, with our guide Eddie, from the source of the Nile, waterfalls, wild life, communities, great scenery through the country, passing through the equator and the wonderful smiles of all the children walking to school. Then we continued our journey to Rwanda to witness the land of 1000 hills and golden monkey and eye opening visit to the Dian Fossey and Kigali Genocide Memorial with our great guide Eddie from Uganda who was very experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Then we had our first internal flight to Serengeti from Rwanda and this was a fascinating experience in itself. Serengeti didn't disappoint at all and had the occasion of see the great migration in action, the big five, lots of animals and birds and some really rare ones too with the guided expertise of our guide Emma who was very experienced and knowledgeable to say the least. He guided us through Northern and Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Tarangire National Park. These two guides Eddie and Emma where the cherry on the cake as they really added value to our East Africa experience. Then we flew to Zanzibar for some relaxing time, while enjoying the beautiful clear waters. Magical Gorilla made sure to make our dream holiday as enjoyable as possible till the end. Magical in every aspect.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review of Native Voyagers – Safari in Kenya (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha)
1. Professionalism and Organization
The agency proved to be responsive and punctual in answering all our pre-trip requests. Upon arrival at the airport, we were warmly welcomed by the staff, who outlined the itinerary. A nice and much-appreciated touch was the gift of gadgets (water bottles and hats). However, the proposed itinerary was not optimized: it would have made much more sense to visit Masai Mara – Nakuru – Naivasha in that order, avoiding long and unnecessary back-and-forth transfers.
2. Punctuality
Overall, they were punctual, but the program management was left too much to our own judgment. The guide did not set a realistic schedule, which resulted in the loss of valuable time during the trip.
3. Hotels
No negative remarks here: we had chosen them ourselves from Italy, and they met expectations.
4. Guide
We had requested an Italian-speaking guide to gain deeper insights into the flora and fauna, but the person who accompanied us, although kind and sociable, did not have the skills of a true tour guide. He turned out to be more of an escort than a safari expert. On the last day, the Nairobi tour was limited to an insignificant walk around the city, when we would have preferred a more structured visit.
5. Driver and Vehicle
The driver was reluctant to go off-road, and the vehicle did not match the one shown in the photos: it was very old and lacked a radio for communication. This limited the chance to coordinate with other jeeps, so we often arrived late at wildlife sighting points. In addition, the driver drove very slowly and stuck to the main tracks, without attempting alternative routes. On several occasions, we had to point out where other jeeps had stopped to observe animals.
Conclusion
The overall experience was positive thanks to the unique beauty of the places and the abundance of wildlife, which alone makes the trip worthwhile. However, Native Voyagers’ service needs improvement: a truly knowledgeable safari guide should provide in-depth explanations, greater knowledge of the territory, and a more structured time management. Moreover, a suitable and well-equipped vehicle would make a real difference in wildlife viewing. With a few improvements, the quality of the experience could rise significantly.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
advised
I recommend Minneah and her staff.
She was always prompt in communicating before the trip.
Appointments were always respected, and our driver (Kelvin) was always available, courteous, and excellent at guiding in the parks.
The prices were very competitive.
