DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Khalifa‘s Wild Ride
This was a stand out experience, one that we will remember for a long time. It was our first Safari besides the Nairobi National Park and it was an amazing time. We saw all the animals we wanted to and it was mainly because of Khalifa‘s experience and persistence that we were able to do so. He is an incredibly skilled guide and driver - just be ready for the Kenyan massage on the way to the park and back. Would highly recommend to anyone.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari Experience!
It was easy booking the tour with this company, Ibrahim was very supportive and arranged everything to our plan. We booked 6 days safari to the Northern part of Tanzania and it was the best choice ever!
We thank our driver Mr. Okuli who shared his knowledge with us and gave us all the information we needed during our stay in Tanzania. The accommodation was good except the one in Ngorongoro which was simple and old
I will recommend Luitours and Safaris for anyone looking for safari in Tanzania
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour with an excellent service
Jocky Tours is a great service provider. From an uncomplicated short notice booking, to a welcome pick-up at the airport, to an amazing experience in Masai Mara where we had the luck to see a rich abundance of wildlife including the big five up close, to an easy drop off at our accomodation in Nairobi, we were taken care of excellently, always felt in good hands and had a wonderful time. Thank you, we highly recommend.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional
The trip was well organised and worth every penny.Juune was also helping in booking and organizing the whole trip.The driver kyallo made sure we spotted the Leopard which is a rare site,kudos to his excellent skills
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Edward was excellent.
Good communication until we arrived Fairmont. We were picked and dropped on time. They were reliable and the tour was great, we got to see 90% of the animals.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
I really feel at home whenever in the mountains...I love the accommodation, transportation, Meals.....I can't just pen it down because the feeling is really good and cannot express it all in words ...thanks to safaris I find one reason why its pearl of Africa.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great tour discovering Mikumi & Udzungwa Mountains with Obag Safari’s
We had an amazing time with Obag Safari’s in Mikumi National Park and the Udzungwa Mountains. Our guide, Obed, was easy-going and always made sure we were comfortable. He was happy to change things up to make our trip better. Besides the safari, we had a fun hike in the Udzungwa Mountains and even got to swim in a waterfall! Obed didn’t just talk about the animals; he also shared cool stuff about Tanzanian life and history. It felt like we were on a tour with a friend. Would definitely go again!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
I've been in Kenia for 2 weeks in september and was a wonderful experience thanks to our local guides/ tour operators there! The country is beautiful. I totally recommended
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 10-day safari in Kenya and Tanzania
We booked our 10-day safari with Twinkle Star. We visited in Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara with our amazing guide Alfred. In Tanzania, our guide came from Twinkle Star’s local partner because the companies cannot operate on both sides of the border. Not only got we see the big five but also a lot of other species, beautiful sunrises, and great views.
To be honest, looking into safari operators and their reviews can be a lot of work and overwhelming. However, the work really pays off, at least for us. We wanted to book with a local company which turned out to be beneficial thanks to their contacts (for example when choosing the accommodations) but also in terms of the price (a Scandinavian travel agency would have added a large margin).
Our contact James was very kind from our first inquiry and was ready to go the extra mile to arrange our safari. We had never been in Africa before and James made sure that our arrival to Nairobi was convenient. We had the best accommodations for our budget even though we booked quite late, thanks to James. We really appreciated the care James took of us before, during and after the safari as well as all the time and effort he put into the arrangements. In particular, James responded always promptly and provided us with an itinerary really professionally – he made suggestions based on our wishes and made them come true.
When planning our safari, the price was pretty much our main factor in choosing the operator. Twinkle Star was able to meet our expectations without leaving anything out of the itinerary. The pricing was clear and transparent (a tip: always ask if there are charges for bank transfers or other hidden costs along the way which are not outlined in your itinerary).
However, during the safari and even more thereafter, we recommend looking into the guide even more than to the price. You’ll sit with your guide so many hours in the car that it’s essential that the guide is professional: knows the parks, animals and roads, listens to your wishes and is fun and trustworthy.
Our guide Alfred was amazing. He had been in the industry for long and had a lot of knowledge of all the parks we visited. Also, he was always early to our meeting times and hold on to his promises. Alfred helped us if we had any requests and proposed activities to be included into our itinerary along the way such us nature walks, visits to villages etc. We appreciated that he respected our wishes not to surround the animals with many other cars and go too near them which is one of the problems of the safaris from sustainability perspective. In addition to nature and animals, it was interesting to learn about local culture and history. Alfred really exceeded our expectations for our guide.
When choosing the operator, we also asked about their vehicles. It was important to us that they commit providing a 4x4 with a pop-up roof. In our opinion, this enhanced our experience.
In summary, we really recommend booking with Twinkle Star. We had unforgettable time and would definitely book with them if (when) returning to Kenya. You can make an inquiry with a low threshold and they are happy to help you further!
VN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended for an experience of a lifetime
African Big Cats exceeded all expectations. Couldn’t recommend them enough. They were very responsive and flexible with our requests and needs even though we booked last minute. Our guide Kareem was highly experienced, knowledgable and friendly and we feel so lucky to have had him as our guide and driver during our trip. Aside from this, food and lodging were exceptional. Everything went so smoothly and we would choose African Big Cats again in a heartbeat for our next Tanzanian safari.