ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpfull people
We booked 6 days of Safari with Jocky Tours to Masai Mara, Nakuru and Samburu. The safari experience has been great, we enjoyed the animals and environment. We specially want to thank Jeff for his work and guidance through all the trip. His animals knowledge has helped us a lot and we enjoyed the time practicing his spanish. We totally recommend the experience and Jeff as a guide! :)
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super organized & helpful
Our experience was the best, Christine helped us plan our trip based on our requirements and also arranged for all the activities within our budget. Also, we had specific food restrictions and they arranged for the same. Charles our driver was super accommodative and nice.
Its safe to say because of them our trip to Kenya & Masai Mara will be one of our best family trips ever.
CA
Experience level: first safari
A great few days visiting Mombasa & Nairobi!
I had a lovely tour of Kenya, thanks to the Breezy Tours & Travel team. This was a particularly sentimental trip for me. My vacation began in Mombasa which is where our beloved late uncle was born. He was always so proud to be “Kenyan born” and I wanted to honour his memory by visiting. It was the perfect place to start this adventure. The crystal-clear water of the Indian Ocean was a well admired site after a long international flight.
The itinerary over our four days was carefully thought through. The trip represented great travel for the cost. My booking was relatively easy. Interim questions were handled promptly and thoroughly. The team was professional, reliable and stepped in immediately to handle any minor discrepancies that occurred on the spot during the trip. It was the customized itinerary, coupled with a passionate professional, Jacinta, that made this trip so memorable!
As for the trip itself, it was an eye-opening, adventurous and stunning journey - something I will remember, draw upon and cherish for many years to come. I was thrilled by the diversity of this trip: from experiencing my first safari and game drive in Nairobi to meeting the Masai Mara, visiting UNESCO world heritage sites, while meeting the most extraordinary locals along the way. Thanks again Jacinta and team!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Classic Journeys made our bucketlist trip to Africa amazing, safe, memorable and utterly luxurious!
Going to Africa on safari was on our "bucketlist and after the world shutdown with the pandemic, we decided to "carpe diem" our trip in 2022. After researching reputable safari agencies, we came upon Classic Journeys in a Forbes magazine article for responsible safari agents. We really like that Classic Journeys was headquartered in Kenya, so we can support the local economy instead of going with other agencies that are based in UK or France. Classic Journeys (Elvis) was always quick to respond to our requests/questions in the planning stage, and suggested a itinerary w/ our hit list along w/ parks that we didn't even consider (ex. Amboseli in Kenya was SO amazing and we're so glad Elvis put it on our trip). It was a significant $$ and a little scary to wire money upfront, but we trusted that Classic Journeys will honor their commitment.
And boy did they take care of us once we arrived in Africa! From ensuring that greeters/drivers are there to take care of us when there were flight delays/cancellations, all the places they booked for our journey was simply LUXURIOUS. Our personal guides in Kenya & Tanzania (Dixon & Stanley) really made sure we were safe at all times and were always prompt and available whenever we needed them. Not only did they showed/found the amazing wildlife out on safari, our guides were extremely knowledge about animals & other local experiences (presidential election, history of the area/country, even local banana beer :). Our animal encounters on safari were so frequent (multiple lion hunts, lion coupling, elephant herds, charging buffalos, lion cubs, cheetah cubs, and on on) that we really floored and pleasantly surprised by it all! While it was a significant amount $$, we feel like it was very much worth it to have the expertise and professionalism of Classic Journeys on our side.
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Queen Elizabeth National Park by Padraig
More Glorious adventures Lions, up close and Hippos both in and out of the water and lots lots more
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Murchison Falls National Park by Padraig
Loved - did the hike to the top of he falls which was so amazing - at one stage it was like we were being rained om we were so close.
Plus on the boat trip we got to see crocodiles and birds and hippos
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Mburo National Park by Padraig
Only a brief visit to see some Zebra's - great fun
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Kibale National Park by Padraig
Rangers were excellent - Kibale was amazing - and the chimps were the greatest fun we got up really close and they were brilliant
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by Padraig
This whole experience was magical - each park added to my overall enjoyment
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Uganda is without doubt an experience you will never forget and never want too.
An overall wonderful experience filled with friendly helpful people, never forget wildlife and scenery which will leave you breathless. Whether it is the falls at Muchison NP, do the hike it is so worth it or the Chimps of Kibale or the Gorillas of Bwindi you will have memories to cherish for the rest of your life. Your greatest challenge will be trying to keep up. And that is only a glimpse of what could await you in this adventure.
Bring dollars in large bills ($50 or $100) as you get a better exchange rate for local currency. Charging can be challenging in the more remote lodges so bring power banks fully charged if you can. Always carry your passport as many parks will look for it or at least the number of it.
Always eat a good breakfast, you will need it!!!!! Bring a mask to see the chimps and the Gorillas, for their safety not yours!!! Enjoy lots of the local fruits, it is excellent. Buy Ugandan coffee, I did, and it is excellent.
Whether your thing is Elephants or Giraffes or Hippos or Lions you will see them all. I saw more butterflies that I have ever seen in the most beautiful colors and to many little birds to even count never mind name.
No matter your expectations you will not be disappointed.