50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari specials
Venessa at SafariSoles was absolutely brilliant at arranging our tour. Efficient, friendly and going through every aspect to ensure we got exactly the experience we wanted. From liaising with me by email in UK, meeting us at my friend’s home in Nairobi to responding to messages whilst we were traveling, Venessa never failed to provide advice and support. Our accommodation was excellent at all 4 locations (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli), giving us the holiday of a lifetime and seeing the Big Five.
Biggest praise and appreciation must go to our driver/guide (new family member) Joe. Joe totally made our whole trip. An excellent driver, with immense knowledge of Kenya and its wildlife, funny and kind - it was like travelling with a son rather than having a guide. He knew everyone and had a sixth sense for getting us in front of the most amazing wildlife (mating lions, leopard with kill in tree, herds of elephants and more giraffes than you could imagine). By the time we had to leave Joe we were family and wishing he was continuing on to Watamu with us!
Cannot recommend SafariSoles enough - and if you can get Joe you will have the most incredible experience (just so long as doesn’t clash with our next visit as he’s our driver now!!!!)
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well-organised, easy-going & Make it all Memorable
Exceptional experience with Williamson Adventures!
Planning and tailoring my custom trip was seamless. The team was extremely efficient, understood exactly what I was looking for, and provided the best offer right away.
A massive shoutout to our safari guide, Basley Tiba—he was absolutely incredible! We truly enjoyed spending the week with him. Highly recommended!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic trip - book Sheldrick tickets ahead
This was an excellent tour! Ernest was a great driver and guide! He’s really great at spotting birds we’d never have noticed as well as showing us bigger animals too! However it was not clear from the tour language that you need to get Sheldrick tickets in advance. I would recommend buying the national park pass ahead of time, it was a pain to do in line. And with Sheldrick you need to reserve tickets at least 2 days in advance, which we didn’t know. Luckily Ernest still got us in which was much appreciated! Giraffe tickets are no problem to get day of. Overall amazing tour! Just get national park and Sheldrick tickets in advance and you’ll have a smooth day! A fabulous way to spend a day in Nairobi!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable life experience with amazing scenery and supportive guides
I’ve booked a 8-day Kilimanjaro hiking trip and a 4-day safari tour. The trip impressed me a lot, including prompt response in planning phase and supportive guidance during the trip. I could say, people from the operator, including guides, porters, chef and etc., is the most valuable memory. It’s them, especially hiking guides Sadam, Benjamin, Phili, hiking porter Sergi and Safari guide Joel, to make my dream come true and make my journey full of happiness. I would highly recommend the operator to everyone.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable 6-Day, 5-Night Safari with Top Selected – Highly Recommended!
My girlfriend and I went on a safari with Top Selected during the Chinese National Day holiday. We spent 6 days and 5 nights there. The owner, Jackson, gave us great advice on the itinerary and met all our requests; we were able to stay at the hotels we wanted. Our guide, Baraka, was very enthusiastic and professional, and he was great at keeping the atmosphere lively. He took us to see a huge number of animals in the Serengeti, and his service was excellent. Overall, it was a truly rare and unforgettable experience. I highly recommend Top Selected.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Patient pre‑trip planning, excellent guide
The team was thoughtful and patient during our pre‑trip communication when planning our safari itinerary. Our guide was absolutely fantastic — we managed to see all the animals we hoped to spot, and he adjusted our schedule according to our requests. The price is reasonable.
Just a heads-up: be mentally prepared for possible power cuts when staying inside the Serengeti camps. Facilities there are limited, which is something we cannot avoid.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
highly recommend Jocky Tours and Safaris and our guide william
Our Safari trip to Kenya was an absolute dream come true, and a huge part of that is thanks to Jocky Tours and Safaris and our phenomenal guide, William!
From the moment we arrived, William’s professionalism, expertise, and warm hospitality truly shone. His deep passion for wildlife and the local ecosystem is remarkable. Out in the vast savannah, his sharp eyes and incredible tracking skills helped us spot wildlife that we would have easily missed on our own—from elusive leopards hidden in the bush to lions resting in the distance.
Beyond his tracking abilities, William is an exceptionally attentive and thoughtful guide. He always prioritized our safety and comfort, patiently answered all our questions, and tailored the experience to our interests. A special thanks also goes to the team at Jocky Tours and Safaris for the seamless arrangements and great communication throughout our journey.
If you are planning a trip to Kenya, I wholeheartedly recommend booking with Jocky Tours and Safaris and requesting William as your guide. They will turn your Safari dreams into an extraordinary reality. Thank you so much!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour operator was absolutely exceptional—professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive—m
From the first email to the final drop-off, communication was fast and clear, service was warm and professional, value for money was excellent, reliability was flawless, and the tour itself was a dream come true. I can’t recommend them enough.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Smooth and Reliable Tanzania Safari – Highly Recommended
We have now completed our Africa trip and returned home safely. Looking back on the whole journey, communication with Devid in the early stages was smooth and efficient, and he was responsive in making multiple adjustments to the itinerary based on our needs. The agency proved reliable overall — all booked hotels and activities went smoothly, and the accommodations were excellent. Our guide, Hillary, was exceptionally dedicated and responsible. He regularly checked and maintained the vehicle to ensure our safety, and was also very thoughtful in planning the next day's schedule according to our preferences. Overall, it was a smooth, well-organized trip with no issues.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect experience for a couple - wonderful guides and a magical experience.
We loved our time with Leader Expeditions in Tanzania.
We climbed Kilimanjaro (Lemosho Route) and went on Safari. Kilimanjaro is challenging, but well worth it. The guides Barnabas and Chungus were very kind and genuine people. We had incredible porters, some young, some older. What they do for you is incredible, and you truly see their value on the climb. Be prepared to have so much food prepared for you. You will never go hungry. It was much more food then we are used to; but in a good way.
Safari with Musunga was wonderful. He was extremely knowledgeable as an Ecologist. Tarangire NP was a great introduction to safari. Then the Central Serengeti NP will blow your mind. The Northern Serengeti NP was different again, and the Wildebeest Migration was something to behold. We were lucky to see two river crossings while we were there. Be prepared to be patient while you wait at the river. And be prepared for some other tour operators to get a bit greedy with hogging the good views.
The hot air balloon experience was amazing (expensive) but worth it.
The Ngongoro Crater was a fascinating experience too - an ecosystem you need to see to believe.
We lucked out with the Big 5 and cheetah sighting amongst many others.
All in all, Leader Expeditions were great. They cared for us and wished us well as we departed with a lovely painting as a gift. We also had (surprise to us) a lovely custom made honeymoon decorative cover on the safari jeep rear spare tyre.
Bring more money than you think for tips. Note that it is hard to take a lot of money out from ATM at a time. Be prepared to pay fees all the time.