DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Saloniki is the GOAT
Name any Animal, Saloniki will find it for you. The driving is Great. The Range of animals is huge. Many times we have been in best position for watching elegantes, lions, giraffs etc p. It was Great!!
DE
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good Job and friendly
Saloniki was a great guide.
He showed us around, we saw a lot of different animals and he told us many interesting informations.
Can recommend him
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique experience
The best choice ever! Professional, reliable, perfectly organized, flexible and honest. After getting in touch with several companies, we chose them because from the very beginning they were clear and transparent, extremely helpful, and offered us several alternatives that matched our requests. They also turned out to offer the best value for money.
The jeeps are comfortable and spacious, the lodges are wonderful, and the guides are experienced and engaging.
A special mention for the way they handled a personal emergency in real time, arranging transfers, a hotel and an internal flight so that one of us could rejoin the group and continue the safari.
The safari was an experience that truly exceeded our expectations, and our biggest thanks go to Frank, an absolutely exceptional person! A tireless driver, an attentive guide with the utmost respect for the land and wildlife, but also a great cook, a caring and resourceful all-rounder who has by now become part of our family 😉 He made every sighting special and always made us feel safe. He was always available without ever being intrusive, and managed to exceed every expectation thanks to his experience, kindness and great sense of humor. He was also incredibly patient with our 11-year-old son, who was endlessly curious.
We visited the four northern parks — Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti — and put our trust in them completely. In the evening, you will be tired and covered in dust, but it will always have been worth it, and your eyes will be smiling.
We will carry in our hearts forever the breathtaking nature, the rhythm and life of the animals, the warm welcome from the people, the delicious food, and the cinematic sunrises and sunsets.
When it was time to leave, we were moved to tears, but it was inevitable…
Asante sana, Tanzania and Big Cat Safari!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari in Kenya
The safari in Masai Mara National Park was wonderful; we saw a great many animals. Nakuru and Naivasha parks were also fantastic. Our guide, Joshua, is very knowledgeable and attentive; it is clear that he loves his job
LU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, amazing and caring!
Our tour guide Jordan was amazing! I was sick during the whole safari and he made sure that I was feeling good, stopped whenever we had to and on the same time we were so lucky to see so many animals. He takes his job very seriously and shared his knowledge about the animals and plants. A lifetime experience.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unimaginable experience
We have been overwhelmed by Zanzi African Safaris safari arrangements and schedule. They planned it just the way we expected starting from stays, all included food and water to the most important game drives. We started our social media journey as wildlife enthusiasts and naturalist’s photographers as @Wildframe_Duos(Instagram, Facebook), Zanzi with a team of excellent guides helped our Kenya, Tanzania safaris to become a grand success. We have photographed not just the wildlife, but captured moments that are unforgettable. Be it the Great Wildebeest migration, the Big 5, the ugly 5 and so much more that we have stories of lifetime. Overall experience was very rewarding and I do look forward to team up with them again soon.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value for money
Jockey tours was really reliable and punctual. They delivered everything that was promised and as it was explained.
1. Our guide was David Mukami. He was friendly, always ready to help and to support us on our requests. He was always looking for a great spot for us to see the animals. Thank you very much David!
2. We chose the mid-range option, which included the following hotels: Mara Wildnest & Buraha Zenoni & Chambai resort. The hotels were good. People were always kind. Food was good and comforting, and hotels clean. Do not expect any luxury, but they will provide you what you need. Buraha hotel was better than expected.
3. All the activities were great, except Hell's Gate, which was okeish. There are not too many animals. On the contrary, I highly recommend to do the walking tour in Crescent island. You will have the animals next to you (zebras, giraffe, wildebeest, antelopes). This tour was not included in the information or suggestions I got from Jockey Tours, so I would suggest Jockey tours to include it in the optional ones. Nevertheless, when I asked them about the option, they arrange it for us. For me crescent island was a highlight.
4. Safari of Masai Mara, lake Nakuru and Naivasha was a great choice for my first safari.
Thank you very much to Jockey Tours and to David Mukami, you make my safari a great experience.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Kind Team, wich takes Time to explain everything and do their best, that you can see everything
Service is perfect! Very good explaining. Defenitly Money Worth it!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Adventure
We went on a one day safari Trip in Mikumi National Park and it was a great experience. Our two guides were so friendly and gave us lots of interesting information about the Animals. The Jeep was huge, comfortable and spend us enough shade. We saw Elephants, Lions, Giraffs, monkeys and many more. Such a great day!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Delivered a once in a lifetime experience on a tight budget.
Our safari was VERY reasonably priced considering the costs for entering the national parks, number of miles we were driven for, and all meals being included. Communication via email prior to arriving provided a lot of helpful information, and WhatsApp messaging on arrival and during the safari ensured we were kept up to date.
It's important to be aware that things are more fluid in Kenya. For example, the accommodation you stay at may not be the named one, however, ours were all of the same standard as the named ones.
Our driver, Jimmy, was incredible and whilst we had some challenges to overcome (outside his control), he made sure they were sorted as quickly as possible. He also worked really hard in the drives, using his connections with other drivers, to ensure we got to see as much as possible, from the best possible angle.
We did the 7 day tour, and whilst Naivasha, Hell's gate and Nakuru were good, I would have preferred to have had 1 more day in the Masai Mara instead. Naivasha and Nakuru are great for bird watchers and Hell's Gate would be great as a rock climber.
It's important to be aware, that whilst the itinerary says the only "optional extra" is the Masai Mara village tour for $20, this is not the case and it is important you bring more money for other extra visits if you want to go on them. They were:
Walk on crescent island following boat ride $33
Hell's Gate bicycle hire $20
Hell's Gate canyon walk with guide
Amboseli walk from camp with Masai Mara guide $20
Finally, on the itinerary there was the mention of the possibility of a game drive in the evening following the drive from Hell's Gate to Amboseli. From what we can tell, this is virtually impossible, so do not factor this game drive into your considerations when deciding what safari option to choose. We, infact, believe Jocky Tours should remove it from their schedule so as to not raise hopes regarding it.
We had the most amazing experience and saw some of the most incredible sights. I have 1000s of photos I can't wait to look through and I am so pleased I got to experience this. I wouldn't have been able to without Jocky Tours offering such a great value experience.
