35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable and experienced
We were initially picked up from our hotel and greeted with gifts (a beautiful animal art picture, safari water bottle, and safari hat) for each member of our family! The safari vehicle is very large and spacious, has WiFi and outlets for charging! The vehicle also comes with a mini fridge stocked with sodas and bottled water for the trip. Our tour guide, Simon, was very knowledgeable and drove as carefully as he could, and got us up close to most animals in the parks for clear pictures, and easily knew his way around the massive wilderness areas without any maps or GPS! The only downside I would say about this trip are that most of the roads in Kenya and out in the wilderness are not paved, so most of the drive is extremely bumpy, like worse than a rollercoaster, and caused some motion sickness, we were bouncing out of our seats many times, and getting into the vehicle is a bit challenging as the steps are extremely high up to the knees, so be careful if you have bad knees. The Zebra Lodge that they booked for us was very luxurious, and spacious, though the food was so-so and very limited, the bathrooms were very large and even had an outside shower, although the water temperature regulation and water pressure was terrible. The second hotel, Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa, Nakuru, was very nice, professional, great buffets, and a very nice clean 5 star hotel. The first two days doing the game drive in the national parks were great and exciting seeing all the wild animals, the third day going to the lake was honestly the most boring and uneventful as most animals were extremely far away and just saw some birds very far away, also I did not care much for going to the Masai Mara Village, and seeing their poor living conditions. The 4th day was great though, as we took a boat ride to see many birds up close and then did a walking safari tour and got sooo up close to zebras, antelopes, a hyena, and right up next to a sleeping giraffe! I strongly recommend going in August as it's the "migration season" and there are far more animals to see. The drivers also like to drop off tourists at rest stops with souvenir shops, just be careful cause the prices are extremely jacked up and the locals try to rip tourists off like crazy; if they say something is $25-30, in reality it's worth more like $5-10, do your research and haggle down!
Overall I liked this tour company and the safari experience, and would definitely do it again someday if I ever went back!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent budget option
Great choice for solo travellers on a budget. Had an amazing time on the 6 day tour, due to the great itinerary and incredibly friendly staff. However, due to it being the low budget one must be prepared for basic food and accomodation. there is also a lot of travel time to and from hotels pickup up other guests. Curio shops at pit stops quote outlandish prices, something id wish they discouraged. As long as one is aware and manages expectations then would recommend jockey tours.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very responsive communications. Ensured our expectations were met.
The tour operator responded to my questions promptly. Our schedule was adjusted a few times but all of the experiences were included as promised. The guides and drivers were knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating. This tour was a good value for the money. I appreciate the variety of experiences we had during our 8 day tour. It was great! Thank you, Nasr!
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good tour overall
Steve was a knowledgeable guide and very punctual! We saw many amazing sightings :)
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our first safari in Kenya
Our safari with Tai Adventures was well-organized, everything ran smoothly and professionally.
The drivers and guides were professional and were always in time.
The game drive in the Masai Mara was amazing, we saw many animal species, including the great wildebeest migration heading toward the Serengeti on the Tanzanian border.
Enchoro Mara Camp was of a good standard quality for the area, the bathroom could be improve, good buffet and a warm welcome.
At Lake Nakuru NP, the Hotel CityMax was outdated a general renovation is needed; the buffet was poor.
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort was a wonderful location with an excellent buffet and great hospitality.
We would have done another game drive on the afternoon of the first day with the sunset, maybe next time..
Overall, we recommend Dennis to organize your safari
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Peter was amazing and deserved 5/5. The 500 Rand extra was unexpected and the only reason it’s not 5
Overall great experience. Peter our guide was great and they picked us up right on time! Lunch was amazing!
The only reason it’s not 5/5 is that they hit us with a 500 Rand surcharge per person that we only got told about <24hrs before the tour. They said this charge has been there for a long time now >1year. I am happy to pay it but think they could have gave us more notice then the day before.
65+ years of age
Toman was a Pleasant , friendly and fun driver
Unfortunately , we haven’t arrived yet this is our way to safari . The driver. Tomas has been excellent
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
They get the job done!
Julius was, without question, one of the absolute highlights of our Masai Mara trip.
His years of experience shone through in every decision he made. From perfectly timed game drives to exceptional judgment on where to position the vehicle for the best views and photographs, we always felt we were in the safest pair of hands behind the wheel, even on the toughest terrain.
When it came to spotting wildlife, Julius was nothing short of incredible. He seemed to know exactly where to find the Big Five and somehow always managed to get us the best angles without disturbing the animals. Time and again, we found ourselves with front row seats to unforgettable moments.
Beyond being an exceptional guide, Julius has a larger than life personality. His charisma is infectious, and it genuinely felt like he knew everyone we crossed paths with. I would not be surprised if there was not a soul in Kenya who did not know Julius.
And then there is his sense of humor. Hands down, he is one of the funniest people I have ever met. He had us laughing throughout the trip and made every drive memorable, even between sightings.
We came to the Masai Mara expecting to miss the lions when we left, but truthfully, we are going to miss Julius even more. If you are lucky enough to have him as your guide, your safari is already off to an incredible start.
Very organised
Very well organised, good resorts, excellent guide David and we had no issues, everything planned very well
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service
It has been a long and wonderful day full of emotions and good memories
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