35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
The safari was fantastic! Recommended through a friend, Paul explained thoroughly what would happen on the safari and I was left in the experienced, capable hands of Michael, a Tanzanian guide who was a professional gentleman from start to finish. He knew everything there was to know about the animals and birds and was able to answer all my questions. Despite visiting Ruhua during the grassy, wet season, I was delighted to see a vast range of animals from baboons to lions to hippos to crocs to zebras. It is hard to explain how fabulous and what a one in a million, life-changing experience it was. I felt like I was on a film set. Michael went out of his way to ensure I saw as much as possible in the short time I had on my schedule. I would highly recommend Paul Tickner Safaris!
Thank you for a fantastic experience and memories I shall treasure forever!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable Family safari & Adventure!
On behalf of the Raymond's i would like to personally recommend this company and its entire team of staff for an outstanding 6 days safari visiting the Aberdares National park, Samburu & the Ol pajeta conservancy. A part from the quick response during the planning phase both the driver guide(Paul) and the lodges booked we had the best of customer service. Paul was sharp at pointing out the wild animals and new where to visit at each particular time during the game drives. My recommendations to all those planning a safari with this outfitter my recommendations ask for Paul as your driver guide!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I would recommend Jackpot Safaris to my best friends
Where do I start? Planning a safari isn't an easy thing to do. Of course one can read things about the parks, but what really is relevant and valuable is the advice from locals on the current/actual situation. You hardly get this on the internet, you can get it from the operators in Tanzania. Andrew the manager and George the guide were very helpful in this respect, before and during the trip. Without this excellent exchange and advice, I would have ended up wasting my time and doing the wrong things like other people we crossed.
Generally speaking, I think the key factor of success and satisfaction is the operators staff, especially the guide. The equipment, car, food etc. is quite the same for all operators. The size of the company doesn't really matter either. Again, it's all about the knowhow and experience of the staff, don't worry about the rest. If you are thinking about touring without a guide, forget about it. Not that it's not possible, but you will loose an enormous lot of time figuring out how everything works and it will be difficult to communicate with other drivers/guides. Having a guide will make a huge difference. I can confirm that our Guide George was far better at his job than guides of other operators we met.
What else? I wasn't happy about the food to be honest. If I ever go for a tour again I would remember to speak about this before the tour starts. Once the car is packed that is it. You eat what is brought along ( for those camping like we did). I would have preferred African food rather than European food. Besides there are so many things which can and went wrong when an African cook serves European food.
Costs. I still can't figure out why the tours are so expensive. But let me tell you, I researched and negotiated with several operators and finally went with Jackpot for approximately USD 200 per person per day. We stayed at the campsites and slept in tents 5 days / 4 nights. There were two slightly cheaper deals from operators with foreign investors. And a lot of operators with higher prices. If you go on safari and know that it will cost a lot of money, I recommend doing business with local companies! Else a great percentage of your investment will stay in your home country or get transferred to foreign investors.
I would recommend Jackpot Safaris to my best friends. And I would advise them to contact the manager Andrew and do business with him directly rather than going through a travel aganecy in the home country.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect,Everything was exactly what i had asked for.
Dealing with Maggie was great, she worked with me to get what i wanted, She replied fast. all the camps and lodges we stayed at were beautiful. Tour Guide Gordon was courteous and knowledgeable, driving with safety in mind. We went the beginning of April which is rainy season, but saw very little rain if any. A lot of the camps and lodges were empty because it is off season, which is great because you got more attention by the staff. Did not get to see the big 5, we got 4 instead, the Leopard was hard to find, we were happy to see a cheetah so i will take that in its place. Amazing, plenty of wildlife and Birds everywhere we went, Beautiful scenery and friendly people everywhere. everything was perfect, no complaints here, just a dream come true for us. Thanks Maggie and Gordon at Tekko Tours.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience.
From start to finish our holiday experience with Kisima was superb.
The communication during the planning stage was excellent, and from the moment we were picked up at the airport we were looked after in every way by our guide/driver.
The chosen accommodation was great, the schedule was exactly what we wanted, and the expertise, skill and sympathetic delivery of our guide could not have been any better.
We have no hesitation at all in strongly recommending this company , and in fact we intend to return to Kenya in the near future, and will certainly be using Kisima again.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Lifetime Experience with Amazing Memories Safaris
In september I have been on a wonderful safari with my parents using Amazing Memories Safaris.
We stayed 3 nights at Base Camp in Masai Mara, a very quiet and comfortable camp. They really do their level best to give their guests a comfortable stay. The food was good and the tents are clean with a neat bathroom.
During the game drives we were quite lucky to spot the big five, except for the rhino that is.
The whole trip was very well planned, the driver guide Joseph had years of experience and could inform us about basically anything and everything. The Tour van was clean and well maintained. We all had a great experience and we would highly recommend Amazing Memories Safaris.
SE
A very personal
We had a tailor-made safari planned by mail together with Lenny, who also was our driver and guide during visits in Masai Mara, Samburo, Lake Naivasha and the Aberdares. It was a wonderful experience to meet Lenny, a real masai with a big love for his country and people! Lenny worked really hard to live up to our high expectations and succeded.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good organisation, staff and services meant we had many excellent experiences in Tanzania.
We had wonderful safaris. Our guide, John, was knowledgeable,an excellent spotter of animals and obviously proud of the natural wonders found in Tanzania. He was always patient, happy, sociable and went out of his way to ensure we had wonderful experiences. The accommodation in most places was excellent - good rooms and good service. The food was great and we enjoyed our picnic lunches. The safaris themselves were awesome.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Safari to dream of
The transport by plane and landrovers went without a hitch. The guides at both camps in Ruaha and Serengeti South were friendly and really well informed. They took us on memorable game drives in quiet areas. We saw the migration of the wildebeest, lion, cheetah, hyaena and leopard as well as many smaller antelope and birds of prey. The highlight was a pack of wild dog. A particular delight were the meals set up in the bush during an early morning game drive. Africa still has a wonderful wild side and Africa Odyssey found it for us.
QA
perfect trip ever with Oakland Tours anf Safaris
The communication was good, they had the best services and I would like to complement them for that,amazingly their standards are up and classic , everything about them is excellent.Good work Oakland Tours and Safaris I enjoyed every moment.Good joblL