50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
We booked a 5-day tour with Antonio’s in August 2024 and stayed at Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and Maasai Mara for five nights. We met our driver Tony at our hotel in the morning on the first day and on the last day since our flight was at 11pm so we asked him to take us to the shopping mall and dinner. He dropped us off at the airport around 8pm. Through the trip Tony arranged the daily itinerary including check in at the camps, taking care of the park tickets and boat tour, planing stops to rest and shop on the route. He knows both parks and surrounding areas very well(driving without a map) and took us to see all the animals. The car was a modified Land Cruiser with open roof, one of those commonly used in safari. We booked Fairmont Mara Club ourselves and the company was able to customize the package based on that. All communication was done through WhatsApp and emails before the trip and once we got there we kept using WhatsApp with our driver Tony. We forgot to bring US 100 notes after 2009 (for counterfeit reasons) for the remaining balance of the tour but the company allowed us to pay with credit card. So please remember this if you don’t want to pay the 4% fee. Overall we will give a five star rating to the whole experience. Highly recommend.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lucky and Nadine were amazing at helping me check off the big 5
Lucky, Nadine and Andy were amazing and so thoughtful. Making the big trip from Canada and traveling alone here to South Africa they were not only accommodating & friendly they also made me feel safe and comfortable seeing these animals close up for the first time. They all and in particular Andy reassured me that for the most part animals are not the problem as they are only trying to protect themselves. This safari opened up a whole new world for me that I will forever cherish. Thanks to Lucky, Nadine and Andy ❤️🇨🇦
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, honest, ethical & high quality - 100% recommended
We booked a 7-day private safari for our family of three (two parents and a toddler) through Jungle Roam and couldn’t be happier with our decision. While we are fairly well-travelled, including in Africa and not always in luxurious conditions, it was our very first time in Kenya and we didn’t know what to expect.
Before we came, Chesi from Jungleroam went the extra mile to customise a great package that could fit our budget, including visits to Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru and of course the Masai Mara. In hindsight, the mix of hotels was a bit uneven, with some of them quite a bit more luxurious than the others, but this was all clearly advertised and the final list was our decision - something we had actually insisted on, so I’m happy with it.
Our driver-guide for the tour was Roger, who did a brilliant job. Roger is a skilled driver, handling the car safely and smoothly on all terrains. He is extremely punctual, professional, honest and meticulous. He shares his extensive knowledge of the history, culture, geography and wildlife of Kenya, and we especially appreciated his strong ethics and respect for the nature around us. Thanks to his skills we were able to see the Big Five close up in just a few hours, but without ever troubling the wildlife around us. Roger was also very generous with his time, and managed to squeeze an additional unplanned stop on our itinerary on Lake Naivasha, taking us on a beautiful boat ride even though this meant that we only reached Masai Mara later in the evening and he had to drive the last stretch of bumpy road through the night.
Our only regret is that due to the fact that our hotels didn’t offer accommodation for the drivers, we couldn’t get to spend much time together in the evenings.
I wholeheartedly recommend Roger and Chesi from Jungle Roam for anyone who wants to have a great time in Kenya
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfection!
Our driver was punctual, educative, helpful, and kind. While we didn't manage to see all the big five, we were able to see a few animals including lions, zebras, and crocodiles, just to mention a few.
This trip was also definitely good value for money, and I can't wait to use this company again!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We loved everything about our stay
We had a 4 days and 3 nights safari with Bogosik and his crew: everything was perfect from the beginning till the end.
It's not a "deluxe" safari, but it wasn't what we were looking (and paid) for!
The food was great, the guides were perfect, we had great time with them.... And nature was generous with us! Expecially in Savuti.
Absolutely recommended
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
Anna and her family are the most welcoming hosts ever. Anna is extremely helpful and always available to answer questions. She truly went above and beyond to ensure I had an unforgettable trip, even checking in on me after the safari to make sure everything was okay.
Anna’s daughters are also very friendly and made me feel like part of the family. They showed me around the city on the day of my arrival and helped me to get a local SIM card.
The safari was an amazing experience, and I couldn’t have chosen a better tour operator. Thank you, Anna and the team, for helping me to have the most memorable birthday of my life. ❤️
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superb
I had an amazing experience with Kisangara on the safari* .
The 4-day duration was just perfect, and we covered all the main parks, even getting to see the Big 5 animals. Suricata did a great job arranging our accommodations, and the locals were incredibly friendly. Our guide Tumaini was truly exceptional and incredibly knowledgeable about the animals. I would definitely recommend this as the trip of a lifetime! Big thanks to Tumaini, and hopefully, we can meet again in a couple of years.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful wildlife, sunrises, sunsets, lodges, diverse landscapes, highly recommend visiting.
Stayed in Kambaku Safari Lodge, Timbavati Private Game Reserve then Arathusa in the Sabi Sands, spending 3 nights in each resulting in 6 game drives at both reserves. Lots of wildlife viewing, excellent guides, staff, food and accommodation at both lodges. Highly recommend both lodges. Panoramic route from Sabi Sands to Oliver’s Hill was also excellent.
We then went to Muchenje Safari Lodge, Botswana.
Our trip was organised by Michelle from Explore & Travel Africa who was very good with advice on all aspects of our trip and everything was well organised.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once in a lifetime experience, worth all the long distance travel and cost.
Our booking agent did a tremendous and professional job. Everything went according to the plan. Drivers were waiting for us at all destination, our guide, Wilson, was extraordinary, knowledgeable, experienced, accommodating and overall a very pleasant individual. The suggested camps and hotel suggested by our booking agent were as promised, comfortable, secure with an exemplary staff. Tanzanian are overall a very welcoming nation, whether they were in the hotel and restaurants or on the street. People smiled and greeted us everywhere warmly. The safari went smoothly in spite of the safari trail that were providing an African massage!! Lions, elephants, and all manners of birds and mammals, close encounters even, that made a memorable trip.
We went to Zanzibar after the safari. That too was extremely interesting and after all the trailblazing, a welcome rest. Go to Tanzania, it's a great experience.