CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
We loved our experience at Pilanesberg, our guide Tiaan was so knowledgeable and friendly. We’re so glad we went for the whole day. We had time to see so much! It didn’t feel rushed at all. Even just driving around the park would have been a highlight, not to mention all the wildlife too!
SK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Totaly different from Europe.
This was great experience. Totaly diffrent from Europe. Nairobi was interesting… not for walking on the streets as white person but great as experience. Overal semi-safe. Too much of a poverty. The best was Maasai ostrich farm and riding the ostrich - dream came true.
Safari in Masai Mara excceded our expetations. We saw the whole Big five and many different animals. It was great. We would do it all again anytime.
35-50 years of age
Very responsive and helpful
Communicated very well, helped me to get further information even in areas outside their areas of coverage by liasing with other agents. Also assisted with other areas such as tickets for visa application
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful safari experience
Sarah did a great job planning the trip and Francis proved to be an incredible guide: friendly, patient and found all the great sightings.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya's wildlife and nature are unforgettable
We had an amazing time in Kenia and saw a lot of different animals.
We almost saw all big five, with only the lepard missing. Which is quite difficult to catch.
Every park has it's own charme and are really welcoming.
We visited Lake Nakuru, Ambosseli and Masai mara.
Our higlight was all the elefants in Ambosseli.
A big let down was the change of the price politic.
At Masai Mara f.e. the few was increased from 70 to 100$ and the entrance wasn't for 24 hours anymore.
They are also planning on increasing it to 200$ by june. Wa of milking the tourist.
Another problem was the opening hours from 06:30-18:30, which meant that it wasn't possible to see the night life of the big cats.
But it's understandable because the park is beeing protected by night against the poarchers.
We would recommend it to everyone, but you have to plan to go as early in the morning as possible and stay the whole day in the park with lunch inside.
NG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Geofrey is so selfless & patient
They handled our itinerary from start to finish and it was stress free.
Very patient and open to giving more options
Great buy
Well done Geofrey
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great africa owned Safari
Great trip. I booked the middle option which was great. Stayed at jumbo in masai mara and waterbuck lake nakuru.
Nice driver easy to chatt with.
Def value for money
CH
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I recommend Jocky tours and Isaac
Our tour guide Isaac of Jocky tours made all the difference. He was very friendly, drove carefully, and took care of every aspect of our journey.
The chalky tourist person is friendly and helpful
We were lucky to see and experience wildlife.
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent hosts
Excellent stay with nice cabins, good food and very good 2 day's safari with 4 out if the big 5 - whats not to like
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very accommodating, just beware of potential downsides to group safaris
African Chitah came out as the best option for joining a two day group safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro: they were the cheapest option and willing to accommodate a request for a specific lodge at the edge of Ngorongoro. They were very helpful and communicative in arranging a rented camera and dealing with issues that came up (e.g. the road to my lodge was so muddy that our car got stuck). The “group safari” setup (or join safari as they call it) is quite intriguing: clients from different companies seem to be put together in an intricate logistical puzzle that involves separate drivers for transfers from town (in normal cars) and safari guides. I liked that it makes efficient use of resources, but it also has its downsides. The focus on efficiency gave me the impression that the guides chose routes through the parks that were more fuel-economic, like when we spotted an elephant in Ngorongoro and the driver didn’t want to make the detour despite everyone in the car asking for it. The safari cars were also clearly older and for some reason didn’t have the radio to hear from other drivers where wildlife was spotted. On my way from Arusha I was taken by two different drivers and then handed over to the guides at the central gathering point (Panorama), who were not informed about the specifics of my itinerary and initially wanted to change my specifically requested hotel - which had been the primary reason I booked with Chitah. When I protested they quickly accepted this and accommodated the schedule as planned - but it does mean you need to stand up for yourself and be a bit vigilant that things go as planned and everybody knows where you’re supposed to go. Another downside is that there’s more waiting time involved. In the morning there’s a breakfast as clients gather (even though I had breakfast already), and after tarangire I had to wait at a gas station for over an hour for some other clients who also needed to go to Arusha, because their safari - in the same park! - was still ongoing, which felt a bit like I had drawn the short straw in terms of how much safari time I got.
All in all the experience was pretty good, we got to see some great animals, but it is good to be mindful of how the group safaris are organized.