35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Tour Operator in Tanzania with the Best Safari Guides
We clearly made the right decision in going with African Big Cats Safaris. We can talk all day about the incredible landscapes, the unbelievable wildlife, and the delicious food served at great and comfortable accommodations, but I want to talk about our guide and friend, Endeni. Endeni is an incredible guide, educator, family man, and simply put, an amazing human being. Given the care that Big Cats puts into planning and executing its safaris for customers, I am sure that our trip would have been great whoever the guide, but Endeni made it special. He knew when and where to look for animals, which was further facilitated by his tapping into his many connections and frequently listening on the radio for updates. Or, just based on his past experience, his instincts led us to where the animals were. It was no problem for us to see the big five and is worth noting that we spoke with other travelers being guided by other tour companies on the exact same itinerary, who did not see the big five and other great animals that we saw. Endeni's ability to spot animals with the naked eye from long distances was extraordinary, and when other drivers were stuck in the mud, he really knew how to utilize the Toyota Land Cruiser and consistently drove us right through deep muddy waters with no issue. His knowledge of wildlife, vegetation, and local culture was incredible. When not on a game drive he would give us history and culture lessons to prepare us for the next destination we were heading to. He also taught me a lot of Swahili! I kept asking him for new words each day so that by the end of the trip I could have a basic dialogue with the locals (and it really came in handy after our safari, in Zanzibar). Endeni was also passionate about sustainable tourism and respecting the landscape as it is, so that these incredible places can be preserved for generations to come. We respected this about Endeni and Big Cats because not all other tour operators feel the same way. When Endeni was not guiding us on a game drive or teaching us the language, he was putting our lunches together and serving us delicious meals in a heavy cooler that he carried. He was cleaning the car every evening after a long game drive. Endeni and the guides of African Big Cats are superhuman and will contribute heavily to the incredible experiences you will have if you go with African Big Cats.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most amazing days
The experience with Suricata Safaris exceed our expectations.
Of course that the parks that we visited are just wonderful, each one a completely different landscape and feeling and full of amazing animals.
However what made the trip perfect were the people that provide us with an amazing experience.
Our guide Rocky is an excellent guide, really nice to talk too and full of expertise in all different areas, fauna, flora, geology etc
Our chef, Salim, provided delicious and more than varied meals with a unique taste of Tanzania; breakfast, lunch and dinner. By the way, while other people were having meal boxes , we were having house meals.
Overall our 5 days Safari trip with Suricata was one of the best trips ever, we want to come back (we are a group of 4 friends) and we have some friends that are already coming on March next year.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Patient, warm and ensured that we saw all the animals that we could see.
We were picked up on time at our lodge although we ended up being late
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service from start to finish
This tour was amazing! The guides, drivers and all the staff were attentive to us at all times, we were looked after the whole way! The accommodation was beautiful, exceptional food. The tour itself was great, at our own pace and felt very personal. Would highly recommend!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Much experience in the forest & driving is so well
Driver pick at 5am in the mornig at Nairobi .On the way we fress &take some breakfast. Less price, good camp& food also..hot water in the room. Camp fully cleanlless . good dining hall.tour was so beautiful he taken us very near to all animals.&he aware about guidelines.
MY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Johnny Jackson best
3 days safaris in the Mara was worth amount we paid... Will refer my friends...
Johnny Jackson was very experienced and polite respectful guide... He made us get very awesome pictures for a memorable trip and Kenya a far... His knowledge about his country blew my mind... History he got is super great
PK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good coperated guyb
Very good driver and advisor ..
Very good experienced
Veey kind and polite
Very god navigatior
Will book again with axis safari and very favorite friend will send
Johny jackson is a boom
Budget friendly, local flavor, no frills tours and guides
My friend and I did the 6 day Machame Route on Kilimanjaro, a day trip to Tarangire, and a day trip to Mataruni waterfalls/coffee farm. We were very satisfied with all of the tours. Emmanuel was very responsive and accommodating to all the last minute plans/changes. The drivers were always on time, and delivered what was expected from each respective trip. Be advised however, that much of the prep for Kilimanjaro is your own responsibility, so do your own research on what to bring - there are plenty of lists online but some notable things to include would be: 1. water filtration throughout trip 2. rain jacket, rain backpack cover, AND poncho 3. clothing layers (as opposed to one big article of clothing) 4. comfortable daypack with plenty of support. 5. quality headlamp with extra batteries.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent guide
I am very happy in the tour and I get good experience with guide I am very safe
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good and it's memorable
This is our first time mara visit with your axis safari. But we are very happy and get lots of fun. A big thank you to Mr. Johny Jackson.
I wish if i come back again in future so i will choose your way with johny jackson.