CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari experience! Could be better though.
Edloce did a great job organizing our trip, with excellent hotels and camps. Africa was beautiful, and it was an unforgettable experience. Thank you!
Two little suggestions for improvement:
Please inform guests of itinerary changes a few days in advance. We were told about a change at the last minute and missed the chance to visit Crescent Island.
Please choose more reliable partners in Tanzania. During the Tanzania portion of our trip, we encountered two other girls from the Netherlands who aggressively took our seats, while the driver stood by and did nothing. We tried to stand up for ourselves, but it became clear that refusing to give in could potentially escalate the situation into a physical confrontation and disrupt the experience for everyone else. Out of caution, we ultimately decided to let the matter go, even though it meant giving up our rightful seats. We believe that having a more responsible and rules-conscious driver who is willing to intervene and maintain order would have made a significant difference.
Overall, we had a great experience and would recommend Edloce!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari!
The safari was fantastic. Well organised, the transport to get there was efficient with good rest stops. The camp accommodation was basic but comfortable and everything we needed.
Castro was brilliant at ensuring we had a good position to see the animals, we saw all of the Big 5 and the Ugly 5 and a cheetah too!! He was polite and funny, a great guide.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 3-day Safari
We had an amazing 3-day safari visiting Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Before the trip, Davis answered all our questions and was always available to help. The transfers and flights from Zanzibar went smoothly, and everything was well organised.
One small downside was that we had a different guide and a different group each day, which was a little sad. The accommodation at Fig Tree is very basic, but the people there are so friendly and really do their best to make you feel welcome. The food during the safari was also good and delicious.
A special mention goes to our guide Rocky, whom we had on the first day. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced, which made our first safari day especially enjoyable.
Overall, everyone from the company was very kind, helpful, and accommodating. Considering the price, we think the safari offers very good value for money. We would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for an affordable safari experience in Tanzania!
FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Outstanding 7 day safari showing the highlights of Kenya
The proposal, itinerary and communication were excellent throughout. Our guide Alex Masila was beyond brilliant. His knowledge of the animals and birds was incredible but more than that, he really got to understand our interests and had great knowledge of all things Kenyan. Each game drive surpassed the previous one, with an extra “surprise” every time (eg hyena cubs playing in their den, a serval cat out for a stroll, a cheetah basking in the sun, a leopard stalking its prey).
The accommodation was excellent throughout. However, the safari car wasn’t quite the standard advertised or expected.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great adventure
Had a fully packed 2 day Safari trip. Our tour guide Emanual/ Manu ensured we got to see as much as possible in the time we had. He was very knowledgeable about the whole area, the flora and wildlife as well as local customs and people. The accommodation provided for our over night stay was excellent.
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Satisfying Safari Experience
I joined a three-day, two-night group tour from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara.
Although it was a group tour, everyone arrived on time, and everything went smoothly without any problems.
One unexpected issue was that we were taken to different accommodation from what had originally been planned. Unfortunately, the plumbing facilities at the alternative accommodation were not very good. Apart from that, the food was delicious, and everything else was fine.
On our way back to Nairobi, the vehicle broke down and could no longer continue. However, the tour operator responded flexibly, coordinated with other tour companies, and arranged alternative vehicles for everyone. Thanks to their efforts, we all managed to get home safely on the same day.
The game drives were very satisfying, and overall, I was happy with the tour.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience with room for improvement!
We had a great safari experience with Jacmiya Safaris overall. My boyfriend and I traveled just the two of us and booked a private safari with them.
The booking process with Jael was very pleasant. She was extremely accommodating to our wishes and planned the entire trip very well around what we wanted to see.
Our guide, Nickson, picked us up in Nairobi, and over the course of eight days, we visited Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, and the Masai Mara. Nickson made sure we spent as much time as possible in the parks, and we were always among the first to head out for safari and the last to return.
He was able to identify every animal we encountered, and in the Masai Mara, he also shared some interesting background stories about a few of the animals we saw. During our trip, we managed to see the Big Five, the Ugly Five, and so much more!
Nickson also took the time to stop at a beautiful sunset spot in Samburu National Reserve so he could take pictures of us, which turned out absolutely stunning.
Towards the end of the trip, I unfortunately became ill, and Nickson returned to our camp at night to drive me to the hospital. I am very, very grateful for his help and really appreciated him being there when I needed it.
Areas for improvement:
Communication could have been better at times. At the beginning of our trip, they did not communicate well with the lodges about our arrival times. On two occasions, we were running significantly late, but the lodge had not been informed, which led to some unnecessary difficulties with the staff and reflected negatively on us.
Communication with us was also rather limited. Nickson was not a particularly talkative guide, and we had hoped for a little more explanation and storytelling about the parks, the wildlife, and the places we visited. Of course, we have no comparison with other safari guides, so we cannot say how much this varies from one guide to another. He always answered our questions, but his answers tended to be brief. We also noticed that he often watched videos on his phone while we were stopped to observe the animals, which sometimes made the experience feel less engaging than we had hoped.
Similarly, during the drives between destinations, we would have appreciated a little more communication or conversation.
Finally, starting two days before the end of the trip, we increasingly felt pressured by the organization to leave a five-star review. We were uncomfortable with this, especially as we still had two days of the safari ahead of us and did not want our rating to create an awkward atmosphere. We therefore decided not to commit to a five-star review.
Overall, we had a memorable safari with many wonderful experiences, and we are grateful for the highlights as well as for Nickson’s help when I became ill. However, the communication issues and the pressure to leave a five-star review did affect our overall impression.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari in Mikumi with Saga Expedition
We had a great safari with Saga Expedition in Mikumi National Park. The communication was fast and straight-forward and we got a good price for the safari. They picked and dropped us at the places indicated, so everything run smoothly.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall good experience but with some bumps
The safari and game drives were great! We got lucky and witnessed two lions hunt a buffalo! I saw lots of animals in their natural habitat and the tour guide, Gerald, did a great job in explaining the species and dynamics of the animal kingdom. I was a solo female traveler and requested to be in a group of other females, which the operator was able to arrange. I felt very safe throughout the trip. Now to highlight some feedback I have for the operator. I got a mid-range package and was disappointed in my stay at the initial lodge, Summit Safari Lodge. It was a terrible experience. My first room smelled like heavy cleaning products with perfume that I couldn’t go to sleep, so I requested a second one which was only slightly better. The hot water was limited and no mosquito nets. Another poor experience was that I got food poisoning at one of the camp lodges and had to skip one day of full game drive. I bought a 5 day package and only did 4 days of game drive and granted a good amount of time is driving to the destination, so was pretty sad about that. Wish the whole system was stricter on food quality protocols. Overall, I did have lots of fun and the people were great!