CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organized tour
Very good communication
Good value for money
It is a reliable operator
Very well organized tour
Excellent driver Charles who took us to see lots of animals. He went above and beyond to give us a good experience.
We booked budget accommodation. We didn't sleep in the places which were told originally but I believe what we got it was the same value.
Some tents had warm water and electricity only between certain hours which was a bit inconvenient: apeox 8pm till 7am. Not hot water for budget.
We had 6 days safari starting from Nairobi: Masai Mara, Nakuru, Niwasi, Amboseli. I was expecting to see Tsavo West on last day. On last day we did nothing but straight travel back.
If you plan to pay with credit card once you arrive in Kenya, we were told that it is possible. It is true bit there is 5% fee for each payment which we were not aware. Keep this in mind.
Overall it was a good experience. I totally recommend this tour operator and I can definitely come back with him.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator is organised and promptly available to reply to any questions.
From the start of the contact with the organisation, the operators presented two possible option for a 2-day safari, including the and excluding one night at a hotel.
Once the safari plan was chosen, the operator was in contact the whole time, from start to finish. They explained again the program the night before the safari, at the hotel, and made sure I was always with someone at each step.
My safari included visiting the Tarangire National Par with a lodge at Fig Tree Lodge and the Ngorongoro Crater the day after. For each expertness I joined a grip and shared their car, and they both included a lunch break with studding new of the savana.
I would rate the good, as it was possible to see some animals, but not as much as I expected. Whereas the Ngorngoreo Crater is 100% worth it. The view is always beautiful and we managed to see multiple lines, zebras, gnus, and lots of birds. I wish the guides would have explained more what we were observing and facts and characteristics of the animals we were observing.
In overall, the experience with a night in Arusha, Tarangire National Park, the Fig Tree Lodge and the Ngorongoro Crater was $430.
I truly appreciated the operators immediate replies to my messages and for helping me take a bus from Arisha to where I needed to get.
IT
Always available, responsive and flexible to all our requests
Zambezi Expedition Travel and Tours was very responsive from the start by sending us a plan and estimate based on our specific requests and adjusted it as per our desires even during the trip. Their feedback and response to our questions and requests were always timely and positive. Almost all accommodations reserved (except for one that was basic) were amazing. Although they are based in Zimbabwe, they efficiently arranged our trip section in Botswana with their partner agencies based there.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The operator provided excellent organization, though food and accommodation needs improvment
Transport: Perfect. Our guide Nestor managed the flights Zanzibar → Selous → Dar es Salaam very smoothly, always punctual and reliable.
Safari: Very good. Comfortable 4x4 just for the two of us. Nestor was attentive, and we managed to see the “Big 3” (elephants, lions, buffalos), though no rhinos in Selous.
Accommodation: Lodges were adequate (mosquito nets, hot water), but overall quite basic with limited comfort and no extra amenities or blankets. We chose to spend the third night in a Dar es Salaam hotel instead.
Food: Could definitely be improved, lacked variety and quality.
Staff: Khadidja and Clara, along with the rest of the lodge team, were very kind and attentive. However, the lack of English skills made communication sometimes difficult.
Overall: Excellent organization and safari thanks to Nestor, but accommodation and especially food would need improvement.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Funny, much knowledge, great eyesight for hidden animals and talkative
We had a great experience and saw so many animals! The Tour was mostly well organised, we got informed about our pick up times only late in the evenings, our tour plan got changed by the operator, which is why we sadly only had a little time on our last day.
The camp was good, it had everything we needed. Additionally the food was very good in the camp as well as on our safari tours. Our guides: Nestorin and Mtinangi guided us very well, looked out for all the animals and could answer all our questions.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good
The safari was very well organized. When we had questions, Suzan always responded very quickly on WhatsApp. Our Guide David was very good. We were able to see the Big 5 and many other animals in 4 days.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
The tour was amazing. The accomodation booked for us was great especially Ambokili Cottages. Our tour guide, Tim, was excellent. He made sure that we are comfortable. He also knows all the amazing spots to see the animals and we managed to complete the BIG 5. The staff of the agency, Derrick, also updates us on how our experience is going to make sure we get our money’s worth. This tour is highly recommended.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kindly
I’d like everithing especially the break with a Ranch full of Rhino. Amazing
NL
Friendly and well experienced organization and a very good driver on the safari tour
We made a trip with seven people with three generations. Everybody of the seven were very impressed by the organization and the things we have seen. We started in the Kiboko Lodge and we visited the Watoto Foundation. Very good work is done in the Watoto foundation. They showed us that with very little things these young boys are well educated with some of them finishing university. At the Watoto foundation Astrid gave us a very good briefing of the things we could expect. After we visited Arusha National Parc and Arusha, we went to the Serengeti. This was very impressive and of course we saw the big five and a lot more animals. The arrangements in the tents were very good and every where we met very friendly people. In the night we heard the sound of lions and hyena's. After visiting Ngorongoro we went to the Maasai. All the overnight stays were booked and were more than we expected. a great compliment for GreenHippo travels. Especially for our driver Abel. We had great trust in him and he was a reliable person. At the end we flew to Zanzibar where we had a very nice stay in Stonetown and at the bounty beach in Dongwe. We were a little bit surprised that we need an extra insurance at the airport in Zanzibar. All over we can recommandate everyone HippoGreen Travels.
MY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All good
Smooth journey with the Jocky Tours during the 8 days Maasai Mara-Nakuru-Naivasha-Amboseli tour in Kenya. I like that there is minimal deposit required and email communication with the office is smooth.
Our mid range accommodations are fantastic though it depends on luck on the animal sightings. First guide Wickcliff is great but second guide James can explain more i find.
Pickups are punctual.