IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Alfred - the ultimate safari tour guide!!
We spent five unforgettable days with Alfred! Throughout the trip, Alfred showed immense knowledge, patience, a great sense of humor, responsibility, and genuine care for all our needs. He knows the area and the wildlife very well, and thanks to him we had an outstanding experience!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari Experience
Felix is a very effective communicator and responds quickly to our questions and inquiries. We had an excellent driver-guide named Joshua who is very pleasant, knowledgeable, and accommodating. His English is very good and he tries to help us see as much as possible during our 2 days three nights in Masaai Mara. On day 1 we already saw a lot of animals including about 10 lions and a cheetah (very elusive) at close range. We didn’t see the great migration across the Mara River and I asked Josh if we could go again on day 2. Josh said the chance was very low given the high water level but he said he would check the updates. We were at the bank of the Mara River when the Great Migration crossing started on day 2 and we were treated to the most spectacular sighting! It was a very rare event to see the mass crossing and we were there on our feet right on the river bank. It was a great memory.
Two comments to make about our experience: 1. The Jambo Mara Lodge is a mid-range lodge and I wish we were given the option of booking the glass cottage. The wooden cottage we stayed in is old and in need of some repairs. The glass cottage is larger, much newer and modern and only cost $80 more a night. Our second issue was the Land Cruiser. It needs some repairs - seat belts and grab handles should be working for not only safety but also for comfort as the Mara roads are very rough and bumpy. Without seatbelts and grab handles we bumped our backs several times while riding the bumpy roads.
Another minor issue was that Felix told us we would leave at ‘exactly’ 6am on the first day of the Safari tour but he and the driver-guide didn’t show up until 6:35am. That impacted our first impression a bit. Overall because of the diversity and great sights we saw in such a short time our group of 7 are very happy with our Safari tour. In retrospect, we would have been glad to pay a bit more for a more comfortable vehicle and room. I however would not recommend the Jambo Mara Safari Lodge due to mediocre service and poor food.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good safari
Very punctual and organised. Good driver (Sibi). I still have not seen the leopard but a lot of other animals...
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
This trip went above and beyond our expectations. Our guide Tom was the best we could ever ask for- extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He knew every inch of the park like the back of his hand which lead us to see some beautiful animals. He was down to do whatever we wanted, including waking up very early in the morning to go on game drives. Every detail of the trip was planned perfectly and went through without any issues. Chef Dula prepared 3 amazing meals for us every day, with multiple courses and options for those with dietary restrictions. I thought I was going to lose weight on this trip and ended up going home fatter than when I left. For a budget safari we came in with mild expectations but left extremely satisfied. We would highly recommend requesting Tom as your guide.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari was excellent except for some accommodations which they can fix if they persue
We were 11 of us . Used two Land cruisers. First leg from Nairobi to Masai Mara we flew (rest was on the road including lake Nakuru, Ol Pejeta & Samburu)which I think was the best decision we made. Our main driver/guide Nestor along with Elvis was amazingly excellent in spotting the wild animals and taking us to the right spots in time. With Nestor's intel and bit of luck we saw all big 5 multiple times. In addition to it we saw the Wildebeest, Zebras & species of gazelles like Thomson's Gazelle and Grant's Gazelle, along with Impala in thousands crossing the river which was what we went for. Bonus we saw Leopard eating its kill and Cheetah hunt the Zebra -The chase - the cheetah slipped and zebra got away...but the chase was unbelievable.. with the cheetah's anticipation & the prep with hundreds of paparazzi with all the recording equipment including National Geography, the cheetah gave the spellbound audience a good soaking, We had the fortune of seeing the Lion cubs and cheetah's cubs also baby elephants and baby Zebras & Giraffes which took our breath away. Will never ever visit a Zoo after this trip. If Spirit of Kenya can fix some of the accommodations which they charged top dollar but failed to deliver bang for the buck especially in Masai Mara in Jambo Mara Safari Lodge . Without Nestor's excellent Job this review would have had 4 stars.
MA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a wonderful time thanks to our driver Carson and our guide Clement
We had a really good time, the pick-up and drop off went amazingly good thanks to Carson who did his best. Our guide Clement was amazing, very professional and we were able to see the big 3 (leopard, rhinoceros and elephant), we also saw a cheetah, crocodile, zebras, giraffes… I definitely recommend !
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Safari Experience
We had an unforgettable 4-day safari visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. From the very beginning, the office was extremely responsive and attentive, making the organization smooth and stress-free. Our guide, Ombeni, was truly outstanding – very knowledgeable, professional, and always available to fully satisfy our wishes throughout the trip. Thanks to his experience and dedication, we were able to enjoy every moment and make the most of this incredible adventure. We highly recommend this safari operator for anyone looking for a well-organized and memorable experience in Tanzania!
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari! 100% Fantastic
We booked a 6-day safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti in Northern Tanzania, and it was an incredible experience. Amos, the director of Migration Venture Africa, gave us the freedom to customize the tour according to our needs and budget. We spent one night at the Better Inn in Moshi, Ngorongoro Inn in Karatu, and Serengeti Wildebeest Camp in Serengeti, all of which were amazing accommodations. They were clean, provided excellent meals, and had comfortable rooms that we enjoyed sleeping in. The safari took us through forests, savanna grasslands, and bush, including rivers, lakes, and marshes, but it was the wildlife that made it all so fascinating. We had an amazing guide, Temba, who was the reason we had so much fun on this trip. He turned it into an incredible adventure, knowing all the routes and places that were likely to be teeming with wildlife, plus he had excellent eyesight. He was the one who spotted the animals most of the time. We are in total awe of our guide and the experience was simply amazing.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Carson is a very knowledgeable guide!
Our day’s activities were very well organized and interesting!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable private safari in Tanzania
We spent four fantastic days in Tanzania thanks to Joagro Safari, our guide Peter, and every moment of the private safari was unforgettable! His deep knowledge of the wildlife and the parks, combined with his great attention to our needs, made the experience safe, comfortable, and enjoyable.
Peter is always available and attentive to every detail, from the routes through the parks to choosing the best spots to photograph the wildlife. We felt completely at ease and well taken care of throughout the entire trip. His professionalism, passion, and friendliness make the experience truly unique.
