US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible tour guide with great knowledge of both Masai Mara and Kenya in general
Our tour guide was incredible. Very professional, yet also very personable. Beyond his clear experience traveling between Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara, he was able to teach us a lot about the different ways of life in Kenya, and how Kenya as a whole was doing as a country. We spent one night in particular talking until midnight. Would highly recommend him to anyone.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jocky Tours was everything I could ask for in a first time safari experience
The booking process with Jocky Tours was incredibly easy and straightforward, and the pricing was very reasonable for the quality of service provided. If you're looking for a well-organized, stress-free safari with an exceptional guide, I highly recommend Jocky Tours—and be sure to request Steve!
Steve was an incredible guide who made our safari experience in Kenya truly unforgettable! From start to finish, he ensured we had the best views of the wildlife, positioning us perfectly for breathtaking moments. His deep knowledge of the animals and the landscape added so much value to our trip. Not only was he professional and skilled, but he also went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had the best experience possible.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This safari will remember in our memory.
Our safari was absolutely perfect, thanks to Ngao Safaris. From the breathtaking views in wildlife safari and cultural experience to Maasai and Hadzabe tribes to the incredible wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater, we had the time of our lives. Our guide Elnuru was knowledgeable and always made sure we had the best experiences. He was friendly, approachable, and ensured our safety throughout the trip. The accommodations were simple but comfortable, and we had delicious meals that kept us energized for the long days of safari. Elnuru went above and beyond, helping us spot animals and providing information on the different species. This safari was an incredible journey, and Ngao Safaris did an outstanding job of making sure everything was perfect.
MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable adventure!
Our experience with Obag Africa safaris iswas truly outstanding! Our driver, was exceptional, providing valuable insights about the area and animals while skillfully navigating every terrain. The safari was well organized, taking us to beautiful locations along the way. We felt safe and had complete trust in Beacon Adventure and Safari Highly recommended for an unforgettable adventure!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great once in a lifetime experience
We found Fantastic safari reviews online and decided to book a trip with them to Mikumi park. We arranged it before we arrived to Zanzibar and the communication was without any problems and everything was smooth and clear from the start. On the day of the trip we were picked up by a taxi and the driver was really nice and attentive. On the way back he bought us some water and baobab fruit which was very kind of him! The trip in Mikumi park was great, we flew from the airport to the park and then drove through the nature. We saw a lot of animals from very close distance and also saw some lioness hunting, how exciting. We had nice lunch and good tour guide who had a lot to say about the park and animals. Trip worth the money!
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 3days tour with the best guide Sadaam
Sadaam is an outstanding driver—just amazing!
He was always gathering information about the animals’ whereabouts and quickly taking us to the best spots. Thanks to him, we even witnessed lions hunting up close! His skill in positioning the vehicle for the perfect view was truly impressive.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable safari experience, I highly recommend this tour! Thank you, Sadaam!
最高の3日間でした。ツアーの長さもちょうど良かったです。全力でお勧めします。
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great guys
It was a unique experience. Winnie helped us with the booking and explained how the Safari worked, she was always very helpful. The guys, Saloniki and Jackson, who were with us during the whole Safari were friendly, helpful and ready to answer any of our questions, always ready to immortalize every moment of this fantastic experience. I would choose Kihindo Safar Tours again for a Safari.
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JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
GORLDEN operator
our operator is very very kind.
he told us a lot of knowledge about animals.
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic team of people who will go above and beyond to ensure you have the trip of a lifetime
I was recently on a 4 day, 3 night safari from Nairobi with Jocky Tours. Richie was our driver and I would highly recommend requesting him as your driver. He made sure we saw everything we wanted to see, he answered every question (I had one question in 4 days he couldn't answer and he came back the next day with the answer having looked it up the night before!) He is an excellent driver and got us into the best positions to get fantastic photos. He is hugely knowledgeable on the different animals and birds you will see as you travel through the beautiful country.
The camp we stayed in run by Helen and her team was perfect, they looked after us very well. The hotel on the third night couldn't do enough for us even putting on entertainment after dinner. I would return in a heartbeat and Richie and Jocky Tours would be the first call I made to book my trip.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you Arina Wild Adventures -> It was indeed a wild adventure :-)
The two of us booked a 7-day (non-private) Safari to explore the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and last but not least Amboseli National Park. A week before the start of the Safari, we proactively reached out to Arina to double check whether everything was still on track and were informed that for our last destination (Amboseli) we would need to upgrade to private, because the group's composition had changed, which increased our cost unexpectedly and so we were caught a bit off-guard by that.
For the first part of the tour (Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha) we very lucky to tour with a very nice group and also had the best guide, Richard, who got out of his way to ensure that we had the best experience before, during and after each game drive and who guaranteed an excellent communication with Arina Wild Adventures as well as with other guides, so that we witnessed all of the big five (elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes and rhinos), hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, cheetahs, hyenas, antelopes, zebras, pumbas, a variety of birds incl. ostriches, vultures and eagles and many more animals. The overnight stays Arina choose for us were all of high quality, with excellent food buffets and friendly staff.
We also booked a hot air balloon ride (1 hour starting very early in the morning before sunset) which blew our minds. This one was also very well organized, and we received further unforgettable memories. Initially I thought the price was a bit high, but in hindsight it was totally worth it. At Lake Naivasha we also booked a boat tour to Crescent Island, which was another unbelievable experience, since you can walk down the island with a guide and come very close to the animals there without being in a car for a change.
After that, we felt our luck decreasing a bit, because we traveled shortly before the Christmas season and most Kenyans naturally try to visit their families then and so we experienced unusual heavy traffic between Naivasha and Amboseli. Unfortunately, our new private tour guide for Amboseli got stuck in traffic too and could not pick us up from Naivasha and so had to organize a substitute on the fly. The substitute did his best to ensure we would arrive in Amboseli on time, but we still missed a game drive there. The next day we started a nice game drive and saw lots of elephant herds, but unfortunately it started to rain heavily and so we had to cut it short. On our last day, before heading to the airport, we were supposed to have a last early morning game drive, but the substitute argued to skip it in case of another heavy traffic jam on the way to the airport. In the end we then arrived there 4 hours early.
Overall, we would rate Arina with 4 out 5 stars, because the first non-private part was just perfect, whereas the second private part was a bit disappointing, although we recognize that Arina cannot control the traffic nor the weather, but could have pro-actively communicated better.
Next time we will book Arina again!
