US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience!!
Everything was taken care of from start to finish. Highly recommend!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Words cannot express
This experience was absolutely fantastic!
At the time, the airline that we were going to use went on strike, which was something out of the company’s hands. That did delay the arrival times which was a bummer but on arrival, we were treated with beautiful flowers and employees from the company. We got into vans and went to our hotel that we were staying while in Cape Town. BEAUTIFUL location, great spa, awesome food, and cool activities to do on site. Definitely check out the eagle encounters sanctuary, the winery for some wine tasting, and the area where local artists sell their art!
During the tours around Cape Town, we were in a spacious van that had 9 other people in the van. It was difficult to hear the drivers when they were sharing fun facts, however were very receptive to being asked to speak louder. Learned a lot in the car and the people that were in our van were delightful! The locations we went to awesome- really liked the light house hike (option to take a tram, but the hike was gorgeous). There was a good amount of down time which really helped the experience not feel so rushed and you got to explore the area where you were touring that day.
I didn’t know the Cape Town tours were part of this adventure, so that was a fun surprise!
We then went up to where the actual safari took place. There was an option to fly which you do get their faster, but the drive really wasn’t that bad and you got to see more of South Africa.
When at Sabi Sabi- WOW! The food was out of this world, the staff were so friendly and knowledgeable! I could name drop for days.
Chris, Chip, and Manny were a delight and very helpful/ all about making sure we were enjoying our experience! Thank you guys for one of the best vacations I ever had! Definitely planning to do it again in the future!
LV
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
In November, we had an excellent private safari with Tazama Africa Holidays in Kenya
At the begining, a safari in Kenya was only part of our entire trip, which lasted one month. I personally prepared our first trip to Africa during the year and I discovered in detail every small thing of my trip. I always do that.
Thus, it was decided which parks we want to visit in Kenya and what exactly we want to see there. It was also decided how long time we have for safari in Kenya. I created a detailed plan / scenario with all my wishes and preferences and sent it to so many companies with good reviews. It was VERY important for us that our first safari would be successful. BTW, that is our dream (elephants grazing mt. Kilimanjaro, caves from the cartoon "The Lion King", animals as in national geographic). It was important that we had a chance to see all the TOP animals as close as possible. It was important to see Mount Kilimanjaro and elephants in the background of this mountain. It was important that our guide tried to do EVERYTHING so that we saw all the natural beauties, saw as many animals as possible, follow our prepared plan (itinerary) for this safari.
I contacted with many companies that matched my budget. In the end, there were only 3 companies and Tazama Holidays (which went beyond my budget). I can only note one thing, that it is very difficult to do I get out of my budget, but Antony (manager of Tazama Holidays) was the most convincing.
To each email he answered to me very quickly, informatively and reasonably. He was the only one who promised that I would definitely not be disappointed, our dreams will come true, we will have the best safari that can only be organized in the given weather conditions. Antony promised that all company guides with each client work as a VIP client and that all our wishes will be taken into account and implemented, unless weather conditions do not fit.
We decided to go a little beyond our budget and give the chance to Tazama Holidays.
I am a very demanding person and I always want to see EVERYTHING and as much as possible. All to the maximum.
From the first day of the safari, we felt like VIP clients. Our guide - Martin at the beginning gave me my printed detailed plan with all my wishes and requirements. He also said that if suddenly I feel that something is going wrong, I need to tell him about it.
I must say that everything went according to plan. Not a single promise was broken. All that was planned came true. Even more so, in one of the parks we were a little late, and next we had a long trip to the next lodge. But even so, Martin did not even comment we were late. He is simply a professional and he do his job very professionally and efficiently.
Our safari started at Amboseli Park. The camp that Antony recommended was very cool. We liked everything there completely: location, camp itself, food, amenities, the house where we lived and viewpoint to mt. Kilimanjaro.
Martin tried to do the best for us to see the most beautiful sunset, sunrise, see different animals on the background of Kilimanjaro, made everything so that we could get our dream photos. We were just delighted. As a result, we saw in this park everything that was planned and everything what we wanted. A bit no luck with the cats, but we expected to see them in Masai Mara.
After Amboseli there was also the Hells gate NP with safaris on bicycles, as well as relaxation in hot springs and Cresent island.
All this was just amazing. We got everything that we planned and everything how we wanted it to see or feel. Next was Masai Mara for 2.5 days.
I just can’t convey in words how much, thanks to Martin, we liked this park. Martin felt like a fish in water in this park. He knew everything about this park. He could answer to any question about animals and about the park. Martin was excellent.
He asked us what else we would like to see when we have already seen almost everything. He was no in hurry to return to the lodge from a safari for rest, he always waited for our wishes and execute them.
In the end, our safari ended and Martin took us to the bus station, from which we had a bus to Uganda.
We were happy that we choose Tazama Holidays. Believe me, this company deservedly gets this review.
We got everything we wanted and even more, since Antony helped us with many bus tickets. Before the safari and during the safari, we asked Antony to help us with the purchase of bus tickets. He reserved and bought tickets for us absolutely without any commission, and that was very pleasant. Also on the last day, when we returned from Uganda to Nairobi, Antony's people (Purity) met us at the bus station and drive us to the Giraffe Center, and in the evening of the same day they took us to the restaurant and from there to the airport. And all this was included in the safari price. I mean transfer into Nairobi.
I will add also that all the time of our safari, Antony was in touch and it was clear that he was very interested in making his customers happy. And this, from my point of view, is very important.
I recommend Tazama Holidays. Our experience with them (Antony, Martin, Purity) was brilliant.
A few words about Antony:
1. Professional. Since the photographer himself knows the places in the parks for great photos.
2. Always keeps his word. All that he promised, he did everything. And even more.
3. He take care of his clients and appreciate them. Each client as a VIP.
4. Great organizer and manager.
A few words about the Martin guide:
1. Very informative
2. Each client is a VIP for him.
3. Сommunicable, not obsessive.
4. Professional.
PS: Thank you guys for our first and best safari. You made all the best and you completed your task. :)
CO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience! Wonderful tour
Aaron was great at communicating with us before the trip and answering any questions.
Our driver, Martin was great, very responsive and professional. Would absolutely recommend working with Safari 2 Gorilla Tours!
Thanks so much for an amazing experience!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mikumi National Park
It was the most amazing experience of my life ! We passed 3 days in the national park of Mikumi. We passed nights inside the park. We saw lions, hippopotamus, zebras, elephants, warthogs, giraffes, aligators, lots of birds, buffalos etc.. Mansoor was our guide during this exeprience he was amazing, very interesting, he knows and explained us how the animals are living and where we could see them. He is respecting them a lot and is respecting their place of life. We felt in security with him. I will never forget this experience. We passed 3 days to see animals in the park. I thank a lot Mansoor for hits time and hits knowledge and his sympathy. I highly recommand him you will not be disappointed.
Thank you so much
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Response to Thomas from Big Five President
Dear Thomas I am sympathetic to your time in Zimbabwe however you have reviewed the wrong company. We were not the providers for your safari to Zimbabwe. I have sent you a separate email through this site requesting you to remove this review. Please feel welcome to reply and I will help you any way I can. Ashish Sanghrajka President
RU
50-65 years of age
Met all expectations and even more
Booked 3 days/2 nights tour in Selous Ngawa Camp. Booking manager Donatus was very helpful and customer oriented. The company provided a spacious jeep with lifted roof, which made it very comfortable for observing the environments and to take excellent pictures. The driver Michael, who accompanied us all three days, did his best to show us all sites and habitats of the Selous Game Reserve during 8,5 hours drive. As a result we met nearly all animals available in this area. River trip by boat on the first day has its charm despite the rain, which nevertheless was a value added to the venture (one should be aware that in case of rain it may be a bit could and windy in the boat, so wind jacket would be preferable). Walking on the fields on the last day was also remarkable, as we managed to see deers and some other creatures very near, and our local guide has given interesting info about flora and fauna around.
Ngawa camp provided nice bungalows, rather basic, but comfortable enough with private shower and terrace. Local restaurant was very tasty offering nice choice of meals (breakfast, lunch and donner) served in outer space with a buitiful view of the african plain and picturesque sunset.
For more details and impressions please look at a short video: https://youtu.be/K9wmgbF9sSk
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10/10, Amazing Experience I will never forget!
The driver who picked us up was incredibly knowledgable and gave an amazing start even prior to entering the park. I was given vast knowledge about the area, the animals, and the experience that fueled my imagination.
Entering the lodge, it was like straight out of a dream. Very friendly staff, rooms that are air conditioned, and within view to giraffes, warthogs, baboons, and elephants that would be in the vicinity (but never enter the grounds).
The safari drives themselves were incredible. Every driver had a vast amount of knowledge on every bit of animals and flora we saw. Within the first drive I saw all the animals that I came to see, and pretty close!
By the end of the trip I was already planning on returning!
Thank you Janine who made sure I was comfortable every step of the way. 10/10 would return again.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All perfect
Higly recommended! Everything perfect and as requested. Thanks to our drivers Abdul and Ezechiele, to our guide Marcus and to Liliane for the continous support at central office in Mombasa. Hope to come back soon
