MA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
First of all Thanks to Emanuel he was so helpful always there when you need
The trip was a life experience we could see all the wild animals thanks to our driver Neko
And also big thanks to our chef who was with us all time serving delicious food
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mixed feelings
We booked through a platform and Hilmar then contacted us directly offering other tours which we would pay for on the day of the tours. He gave us prices for them but there were many hidden costs he hadn’t warned us about, which left us unprepared
Also, unlike all the other tour operators we had, he had not made contact with us up to the night before the tour despite multiple unanswered emails, what’s apps & attempted phone calls. This left us stressed and in limbo wondering whether the tours go ahead or should we book with another company. When he did eventually make contact, he said his phone hadn’t been working, which to us is unacceptable if one is trying to run a business. I presume he should have access to another phone and/or a computer/laptop from which he could check his emails and make contact with his clients. He did make a fleeting apology but I think a small attempt at compensation for stress due to lack of contact would have been a good PR move & greatly appreciated!!
The tours were very enjoyable….the helicopter ride was amazing as was the sunset river cruise & village tour.
Lunch at the lookout cafe was lovely but again, in contrast to other companies who provided a full 3 course lunch with tea/coffee, I felt that not including even a glass of water/cup of coffee, let alone starter or desert, with lunch was rather miserable & small minded.
The transfer vehicles, apart from Hilmar’s own car, and boat for the cruise also left a lot to be desired and could do with an upgrade, in comparison to other tours transport, considering the prices tourists pay and the tips we are expected to give!
Thank you Hilmar. Overall had a lovely day but don’t think that I would recommend or book with Dream Holiday Vacations should I return to Victoria Falls
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly, fiendishly fun and fast!
If I have to boil down the most amazing week on safari into a few words I would have to start with the most important - KIKITU! If you're looking for a tour guide - you want Kikitu, and if you want Kikitu, you also want to go with Jocky Tours. He's hugely entertaining and seems to know everyone you need to know in the parks to find the best photo opportunities (or even moments of silence to soak up the breathtaking environment). We found Kikitu's lectures on each animal very engaging and fascinating. He will be dearly missed by our small safari crew of 4!
Aside from this we were very impressed with the Jocky Tours experience more widely. It is extremely reasonably priced (perhaps the best we could find), with all the full board accomodation you'd expect (delicious buffet food and comfortable safari 'glamping'). Communications via whatsapp before the trip were clear and transparent.
We saw everything - the big 5, across Maasi Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboselli (even catching plenty of pictures of the marvellous Kilimanjaro) no doubt due to Kikitu's standing as the King of the Maasai Mara (;))
We left our tour totally satisfied we'd done the safari just right! Without burning a hole in our pockets. Choose Jocky Tours!
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing and unforgettable trip!
What an amazing safari trip we have had! In June we celebrated our honeymoon in Kenya with a wonderful safari! Carlijn has been absolutely fantastic, she listened to our wishes and helped us to plan the best safari! Besides the very professional work and planning we felt also a nice personal approach by Carlijn and really enjoyed planning with her. The camps she recommended were amazing and we were welcomed warmly at every camp! Then our guide/driver Dennis, he shared so much knowledge with us! And he went above and beyond to get us a safari we never could have imagined! We would recommend Malika to everyone!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
5 stars for African Big Safaris
There are millions of safaris tours in Arusha, so was difficult to select one form all options, but African Big Cats Safari were very communicative from the start and accommodate the tour to all our needs and our budget. We spent 4 days doing a tour through several national parks. Emmanuele came the first day to the hotel to brief us on the programme of the next few days and the following day, our guide, Ernest came to pick us up. Ernest spent 4 days with us. He was funny and very friendly and he was very keen to answer all our questions. His knowledge about wildlife was incredible. He was also very keen to show us as much wildlife as possible, making our tour incredible with a lot of sightseeing: elephants, lions, cheetah, hippos and even a leopard! our experience with African Big Cats Safari was simply incredible, and we would recommend it to anyone.
IR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I was there in October our tour operator was Mury ,he was so kind ,caring and so carefull while fast
They were so reliable and specially Muri our tour leader and driver ,I broke my bag zipper and he help me to fix the bag .I want to appreciate them all
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magic Holidays, a name a guarantee
Is a family agency with which I found myself very well. They are very knowledgeable and find a solution for everything. my every wish was fulfilled. good quality-price. I definitely recommend it
CH
The best safari ever!
credible experience, better than expected! We were supposed to spend 3 nights in a tent, but travel Africa safari upgraded us to a wonderful lodge in Serengeti for free!
Our guide and driver, Aaron, was on another level. We were almost always among the first to arrive when animals were found (as communicated over radio) and he could see animals further than an eagle! At one point Aaron noticed a lion lying on a tree branch about 500 meters away. Another time he was the first to spot a black rhino (incredibly rare) in very tall grass with just a tiny part of the horn sticking out - we couldn’t see it with binoculars until it got up!
A special mention to our safari chef - Nathan Simba - for cooking Michelin star level plates using nothing but a gas burner and some coal. We even had delicious fresh bread every single day!
Highly recommended for anyone looking to get some unforgettable memories and a very smooth experience. Five stars.
US
Issaya Mogomo is a professor of biology, history, geology, and has eagle-vision to find the animals.
Many thanks to Victorious Vacations who gave us The Serengeti, Ngorongoro, lovely flamingos in Lake Natron, and more lions than I’d ever have imagined.
We started in bustling Arusha and followed the Masai walkers out to the bush to see giraffes and zebra galore. Issaya Mogomo has been a guide for years and he is brilliant with the geographic and political history of Tanzania besides knowing e v e r y animal and plant in the bush. Got a question? He has the answer and then supports it with photos and info from his dog-eared flora/fauna books.
I felt safe everywhere. I was taught to love Tanzania through Issaya’s eyes of respect and compassion. The Masai were delightful companions, and our camps were glamorous and delicious places to rest and wash off the dust.
I can’t recommend this company enough. I can’t recommend Issaya Mogomo enough.
You will be very happy that you chose Victorious Vacations.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Just book it!
I spent 2 weeks reaching out to and speaking with over a dozen safari providers. Romeo was by far the most responsive, honest and detailed. He welcomed us personally at Arusha airport and things went like a breeze from there on. Our driver cum guide Freddy as a bundle of energy and knowledge. We had many a long drive (some lasting up to 8 hours), but I never saw Freddy’s energy flag. We sighted 23 lions, saw a live kill just feet away from us and pretty much saw all the wildlife we wished to see (except cheetahs and rhinos!). The vehicle was clean and well stocked. There were absolutely no surprises in terms of extra charges or oversights. My strong advice is to avoid the other agencies (most are actually more expensive too) and go with Safari Multiways. You won’t regret it!