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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari Experience with an Outstanding Guide
We spent 5 incredible days on safari with Africa Jocky Tours & Safaris, and the experience exceeded all our expectations. We were three girls traveling together, and everything went super smoothly from start to finish—we felt safe, well taken care of, and completely at ease the entire time.
Our tour guide, Raheem Mwema, was absolutely amazing and truly made this trip unforgettable. From the very first day, he was attentive, kind, and extremely professional. He made sure we always had enough water, kept the jeep clean and comfortable every day, and went out of his way to ensure we were happy and relaxed. After a while, the jeep genuinely felt like our second home.
Raheem is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about wildlife. He explained everything clearly and patiently and managed to show us an impressive variety of animals throughout the safari. His driving skills are excellent—he is very experienced, handled all terrains with ease, and we never once got stuck in the mud. We always felt safe with him behind the wheel.
Our itinerary was perfectly planned: 2 days in the Masai Mara, followed by Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha with a beautiful boat experience, and finally Hell’s Gate. At Hell’s Gate, we had the chance to walk, and Raheem followed us at the perfect distance with the jeep, always watching out for our safety, which we really appreciated.
This safari was more than just a trip—it was an unforgettable experience, and a big part of that is thanks to Raheem’s care, professionalism, and warm personality. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide.
We highly recommend Africa Jocky Tours & Safaris and especially Raheem Mwema to anyone looking for an exceptional safari experience in Kenya. We would 100% choose them again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stop searching. This is the safari tour operator you’re looking for.
I was you - reading every review to make sure I picked the right tour operator to make our group of four’s African safari dream come true. With these guys, we got far more than our wildest dreams!
Our guide Max and his incredible team - Pula, Chucks and MD - were absolutely phenomenal on our 5-day mobile safari in Khwai. From the moment we met them, it felt like we’d known them all our lives, which is honestly one of the most underestimated parts of a safari. You don’t realise how important that connection is until it’s time to wave them all goodbye.
Max was exceptional. He relied on his own skill, instincts and experience, often taking his own routes rather than following radio chatter from other guides. He knew exactly what he was doing and where he was going. On our first full day, Max tracked down a huge pride of lions that I lost count of how many there were, including a female with her two cubs who had become separated before we found the pride. We were beyond chuffed! Thanks to Max, we had countless unforgettable encounters including: a leopard and cub before we’d even reached camp on the day we were picked up, lone male lions, wild dogs, hyenas, elephants, plethora of birds and more leopards on most days! (+ so much more).
One of the biggest advantages of this mobile safari is that you’re not tied to the clock. Other groups often had to rush off to lodges or scheduled activities at a sighting, but we could stay, watch, and truly marvel at what was before us. No rushing - just being present. This is exactly what I think a safari should be. (Plus, our vehicle was a beast. We very much enjoyed looking at all the other vehicles and thinking ours was x10 better!)
Food was one of our biggest concerns, as three of the four of us have coeliac disease. Lucas (owner) reassured me during booking that this would be taken seriously - and he absolutely delivered. Not a single symptom. Pula, our camp chef, went above and beyond, baking gluten-free bread, muffins and cakes daily, alongside incredible meals - including a gluten-free lasagne! How he managed that in a camp kitchen is beyond me. For anyone hitting Ctrl+F searching for “gluten free”: you’re in very safe hands.
Safety was another concern going in. I couldn’t really imagine sleeping in a tent with wildlife roaming outside, but having now experienced it, I wouldn’t do it any other way! We felt completely safe in our tent, falling asleep to the sounds of the bush. The tents were actually incredible, comfortable and with an open-roof ensuite. It had everything we needed and it was ready when we needed it.
Their ability to host you as a guest is second to none. At the end of our trip, Lucas even stopped by our hotel to hear about everything we’d seen and done. It honestly felt like catching up with an old friend. Because of this team, we fell completely in love with Botswana - the wildlife, the people, and the experience.
We thought this was a one and done safari situation, but not anymore! We'll definitely be booking again, so stop searching and book with Lucas right now. You won’t regret it!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari experience !!
We spent 5 days on safari with Jocky Tour and Safari, and from the very first email while organizing the trip they were extremely kind and always answered all our questions. Jocky Tours picked us up directly at the airport and, after a short stop at their office, we set off with Raheem Mwema, the guide who accompanied us throughout these 5 days.
In the Maasai Mara it was wonderful to see so many animals and from such a close distance. I also really enjoyed the boat trip on Lake Naivasha. The scenery was enchanting, and the guides were excellent at explaining all the different types of birds and the daily habits of the hippos.
To finish, the walk in Hell’s Gate with zebras, gazelles, and giraffes just a short distance away was truly exciting, as was the walk inside the canyon, a place of prayer for the Maasai.
Raheem was wonderful with us: kind, knowledgeable, and always ready to answer all our questions about the safari and its organization. He was very thoughtful—every morning we always had bottled water, and the jeep we traveled in was always clean. I would like to emphasize his excellent driving skills in every situation and safari challenge. We always felt safe.
We absolutely adore him and his presence made the entire experience even better !!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Adventurous, fun, caring and reliable.
Wilson, is the most amazing guide I’ve ever had, and I have been on multiple safaris. During our time with Wilson, he was kind, friendly, communicative and very accommodating. Also, I must add he is great with kids! My daughter was very grateful she was able to see her favorite animals and was able to see 3 out of the big 5 during our short stay. We will be using him again in the near future with friends and family. Can’t wait to come back!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
BUCKET LIST TOUR BEYOND EXPECTATIONS!
An unforgettable experience! This has been a bucket list item my entire life and I can say without a doubt that this tour far exceeded my expectations! My tour guides Thuba and Sunshine were so amazing and had such good energy. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They mean business, excellent deal!
Safari Zest Tours can be defined as a team of professionals dedicated to organizing seamless and efficient tours while creating memorable experiences for their clients. My family and I enjoyed all modes of transportation—by road, train, air, and water. We visited scenic areas in Mombasa, Malindi and Nairobi that beautifully highlighted history, nature, and conservation efforts. Throughout the trip, fun games helped strengthen our family bond. The culinary services and hospitality at Azul Margarita Hotel in Mombasa truly enhanced the entire experience. I am grateful to Safari Zest Tours for organizing this trip with genuine care. It has undoubtedly been my best travel experience, and I wholeheartedly recommend their services.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Moses, the super guide!!
We had an amazing safari experience in Kenya with Moses as our guide. He was an excellent driver and guide, and he made sure we saw all the animals we hoped for. We managed to spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and rhinos — even in the most challenging conditions. Moses truly has a remarkable talent for tracking wildlife.
We stayed at Lechada Tent Camp and at Amboseli Mountain View. Amboseli Mountain View has only been open for a few months, and although simple, it is very clean and comfortable. Every day we were offered a choice between meat and vegetarian meals, and everything was well prepared.
We are a family of six — three teenagers and one 8-year-old — and we were all very satisfied with the experience.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great setup from start to finish, very good communication!
Ordering the trip was very smooth, David was helpful throughout the process and offered a variety of options, as well as upgrades. He was very transparent with cost and what we could expect.
The safari experience itself was so much fun. We had a blast! Experiencing the vastly different sceneries, seeing the plains, the lakes, the mountains - everything, in addition to the majestic animals was breathtaking. We really enjoyed the experience as a whole.
David was available to us at all times in case of problems, even checking up on us himself just to be sure we were having a great time!
I highly recommend the 7 day safari experience!
P.s - opting for a car upgrade is most definitely worth it!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING experience with African Big Cats, so so KIND and WELL PREPARED!! Highly advised!
We booked the 6 days and 5 nights comfort safari with Big Cats and we found the entire experience to be perfect!! We were taken care of from the very first day, by both the staff at the main office and the awesome guide Lovoi that came with us on this adventure. The journey was very well organised and all accommodations they chose were clean, comfortable and had amazing food and facilities. Our tour guide Lovoi was brilliant in both getting us to see all the best spots for animals and listening to our needs or desires where possible: he was the kindest, best prepared and nicest guide and we couldn't have asked for more. All in all, I would advise everyone reading to book their travel with them because I am sure you will not be disappointed, for the price requested the quality of the entire organised tour is really great value!
IT
Very efficient and flexible in extending our stay. Excellent guide, knowledgeable and great driver
Very reliable and excellent organisation, high quality of lodge and excellent guide. Akim was always ready to satisfy our needs and brought us to the nicest spots to see animals. i would highly recommend Rioba for a safari in Tanzania.