65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Africa , we wanted to see & more
Kate & I, just completed an amazing tour of Southern Africa, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, & Namibia. The whole experience was incredibly enjoyable, from the breathtaking scenery and beautiful places to the wonderful atmosphere throughout the tour. Everything was well organised, and we truly enjoyed every moment of it.
Cape Town is such a stunning & amazing city. Tayb our Cape Town Guide, made the experience even more special and memorable. Highly recommended! Huge Thumbs up.
If you are going to Southern Africa, give Africa Incoming a call, they won't let you down, they arranged everything perfectly. Thnx Dudes for proving a perfect trip to Southern Africa, especially Ronnie, who made our trip most memorable.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice Safari Experience
I booked the entire tour quite late, but Jungleroam Safaris provide a safe and nice experience for us. Our tour guide Jackson is a very good driver, taking us to a lot of good spots to see animals.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Champion is everything you'd want in a guide: experienced, passionate, funny and friendly
After reading the reviews on SafariBookings, I was fully expecting Champion to be some seasoned older guy. Turns out the person waiting for us at the airport was a young man!
Champion may be young, but he is seriously experienced. He'd just casually go "uhh, animal there... animal here," and sure enough, we'd look over and there it was. So we ticked off 4 of the Big 5 on day one, and had all five by day two ;)
Once we got up north, he seemed a little worried and told us he wasn't an expert on the wildebeest river crossing. And then, just as casually, we saw it over and over again. The first time, he got a tip from other guides and we raced all the way there. The second time, Champion just had a hunch, picked a spot and waited, and before long wildebeest and zebras were crossing together right in front of us. Front-row seats, all to ourselves ✅. After that we also caught elephants crossing and a herd of wildebeest pulling a U-turn.
P.S. He even knows the Chinese names of the animals! Thanks to the Chinese guests before us who left him an animal guidebook. If each of us teaches Champion just a little, he'll be a Chinese expert in no time!
He truly loves this job. Since I'm a corporate drone with barely any time off, our itinerary was tight and included two long-haul days of around 11-12 hours each. And Champion, with his endless energy, still found time to wash and clean the car at night, then showed up at 6:30am sharp to take us out on safari from early morning until sunset. Only on the last day did he mention that he actually prefers leaving at 6am: "There are very few jeeps then, and more animals are out hunting or eating." Too bad every hotel only started serving breakfast at 6am...
He never runs out of stories. Every animal we came across came with a handful of fun facts, and whenever the long drives got a bit dull, chatting with Champion was always the answer.
Best of all, by the afternoon game drive I was usually wiped out, and Champion, who can apparently do everything, would offer to take the animal shots for me with my telephoto lens. He says he'll buy one of his own once he's saved up enough... he's seriously learning photography at the moment...
Champion is the most helpful guide I've ever met (not that I've met any others, lol). He knows pretty much every guide we ran into, and a lot of our sightings were thanks to them all sharing tips with each other. I asked how he knows everyone. According to him, if you don't know someone the first time, by the second time you've all been listening to music and singing together in the drivers' room, so of course you do!
When we came across people whose car had broken down, Champion stopped to help fix it. He said if we just drive past today, someone will drive past us next time. And then, casually as ever, he got their car running again 🤯!
Also, whatever you do, don't miss Champion's dad jokes hahaha! They were my favorite part.
Our time together was far too short, but he was everything you'd want in a guide: experienced, passionate, funny and friendly. I hope he gets that telephoto lens, and a new jeep, very soon!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They understand what is important to most travellers on a safari tour.
My son and I had the most amazing trip with Brighton and Gerry and their extended team. It was the perfect balance of adventure, fun and relaxation and nothing was a problem for them. A big tick off our bucket list, we couldn't have done it any better! Thank you.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional services
This was our first safari in Kenya and it could not have been better.
A special thank you to our guide John, who was fantastic throughout the entire 7-day trip. He was friendly, professional, punctual, and incredibly knowledgeable about wildlife. Thanks to his expertise, we had many unforgettable sightings and some great photo opportunities.
The entire tour was well organized with comfortable accommodations, good food, and beautiful safari destinations including Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli.
We traveled as a father and two sons, and all three of us had an amazing time. John's positive attitude and dedication really made the difference.
We would happily book with Jocky Tours again and highly recommend both the company and John to anyone planning a safari in Kenya.
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organised trip
I had an amazing 3-day trip in Uganda and it was definitely one of the highlights of my time in Africa. The whole trip was well organized, and the gorilla trekking in Bwindi was an unforgettable experience that I will remember for a very long time.
A very special thanks to our guide, Rowland. He was friendly, helpful and easy to travel with, and he genuinely did his best to make the whole trip as enjoyable and memorable as possible.
He even saved me from a big problem before the trip had properly started! I accidentally left my phone at the hotel, and Rowland immediately helped me sort everything out and get it back. I really appreciated how helpful and patient he was throughout the entire journey.
Uganda is a beautiful country and seeing the mountain gorillas so close in their natural habitat was something truly special. I came home with some incredible memories and would happily recommend this tour company to anyone planning a trip to Uganda. And if you get Rowland as your guide, you are in very good hands!
Thank you again for an unforgettable experience!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing African Experience
This was a trip of a lifetime! I initially reached out to Safari 56 to plan the Safari and Zanzibar portions of my trip. When they later found out that I was going to be in Tanzania for three weeks, they offered to plan the remaining parts of my trip which was wonderful! They took me to some of the hidden gems of Tanzania that aren’t super touristed yet (Usambara Mountains and Magoroto Forest) and it was some of the best parts of my trip! Mr. Akida and his guides provided top notch service. I learned so much on this trip. Every step of the way was fantastic from planning, to accommodations, to transport, to excursions. Absolutely worth the money! 10/10 recommend!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An absolute dream safari!
This trip was flawless and far better than we imagined.A huge thank you to Hatibu Yasini for his exceptional work in sales and coordination. His clear communication and attention to detail made the booking process easy and the itinerary perfect.
Once the safari started, Tom, Martin, and Benson took over and delivered an unforgettable experience. Their expertise and dedication were outstanding. The combination of Hatibu’s planning and the guides’ execution made this the best safari.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
When I start planning the trip to Africa (Kenya + Tanzania) I was concerned based on the information I received from multiple sources. I spoke with Moses and he tailored the safari as per my requirements but I am still concerned. When I met him in the airport I felt okay. Once we started our safari and spent 10 days with Moses and his team, we don't want to leave Africa. That is the level of service we received from Moses and his team. If I give him Five stars it doesn't do any justice. That is how we felt when we left. He blew our expectations and the overall experience in Africa is speechless. Thank you Moses and your team.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator and guide were professional and provided a detailed itinerary.
This is our second safari with Tanzania Roadside. The tour operator is professional and met all of our expectations. Our tour driver, Ezikiel, is exceptional. We requested Ezekiel guide us after our first safari as his knowledge and passion make the safari. We are planning our safari for next year and will use Tanzania Roadside.