HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Safari
The overall arrangement for the trip was good, and we had the opportunity to see the highlights—the Big Five—during the Tanzania safari. The accommodations were generally good, with Embalakai Serengeti Camp being the standout. The meals there were delicious, the camp was comfortable, and we even had strong Wi-Fi in our room. However, the experience at Zita Camp, which was arranged as a replacement for our last night due to the original camp being fully booked, was not as good as Embalakai Serengeti Camp. The camp only offered very hot water for showers, and we had to use a whistle to request an escort out of the room, which could be unhygienic. Additionally, the food did not taste good at Zita Camp. Despite this, the other camps were not bad, and overall, we were satisfied with our stays.
For future travelers, I recommend discussing the schedule for viewing the migration with the tour guide, as the picnic spot is quite far from the migration area. Waking up earlier would provide a better chance to secure a good spot for witnessing the river crossing. It would have been great if we were able to see it. Overall, it was a great safari tour!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, educated, & Fun!
T his is the company you must pick! Jackson, the owner, hooked us up with our tour guide Joseph… If you can take your pick of tour guides, you must pick Joseph, he was truly incredible! Joseph was very communicative, kind, and patient. He was extremely educated and enthusiastic in his explanations of Tanzanias environment, history, and culture. He was prompt in all tasks, scheduling out days, meals, and going above and beyond to communicate our needs to various hotels we were hopping between. He even knew what places to take us for quick stops for food, souvenirs, and wash breaks. Need a tour guide? Joseph is your MAN!!!
Jackson was fantastic and replies to your needs on WhatsApp very quickly. He got us a guide, answered all questions and even helped us get pictures of receipts etc that we need for our own usage.
We strongly recommend this company for a smooth, stress free, safe, and fun tour in Tanzania.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent safari
An excellent safari, we did Kenya and Tanzania, 13 days and we have spent some very good days with Pavillion! The charming drivers and Peter his manager always answering any questions and at all times. A really recommendable agency and with which we would repeat if we return to a safari! A 10!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic family safari
We had a fantastic experience with Beyond the Plains from start to finish. The office staff, particularly Alex, did a great job customizing our trip so it was exactly as we wanted and answering all questions. Once booked, they were extremely responsive to any messages sent- even going so far as to call the Kenyan immigration authorities when I was having trouble getting the payment for our ETAs to process.
After our arrival in Kenya, our guide Ian was also amazing. He knew everything about the animals and parks. He also shared tons of info about Kenyan culture and way of life. He was able to find all the animals- we saw the big 5 and also giraffes, a bunch of cheetahs, and tons of other animals. We also saw babies of almost every animal.
We were happy with all our lodges, particularly Aruba in Tsavo East and Zebra Plains in Amboseli- but the service in all of them was amazing. Kenyan hospitality cannot be beat!
I would highly recommend Beyond the Plains for anyone looking to book a safari
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Luther the ⭐️
My fiancée and I had the most amazing trip with Suricata safari's. From start to finish nothing was too much trouble.
Our guide Luther really made our trip something to remember, his knowledge skills on the road were the best and a credit to him and the company!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Communicate and promote actively
We communicated smoothly with this travel agency. Although there were some minor problems, we were lucky to see big five and animal migration. The entire trip was smooth. I recommend choosing this travel agency.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Gamedrive
Very friendly and knowledgeable driver (David). He showed us all the good places.
Also positive experiences during the booking process, very fast via Whatsapp.
NP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Caleb is the best guide in Kenya. We'll be back just to safari with him again!
If you're going on safari, ask for Caleb. We honestly couldn't have asked for a better guide.
We saw the Big Five within our first six hours in the Maasai Mara, and that wasn't by luck. Caleb knows the parks incredibly well and always seemed to know where to be and when. What really stood out was how often other guides were calling him on the radio looking for animals. We kept hearing "Caleb" over the radio throughout the trip, and it became pretty clear that he's someone the other guides trust and rely on.
We're from Nepal, and one of our favorite parts of the trip was talking with Caleb about the similarities between our cultures. Those conversations made the experience feel much more personal. He's not just knowledgeable about wildlife. He's a genuinely great communicator and someone who makes you feel comfortable from day one.
By the end of the trip, Caleb was our ndugu-lai. We came to Kenya with a guide and left with a brother.
We're already planning to come back in December, and there's no question who we'll be booking with. Thank you, Caleb, for giving us memories we'll never forget.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice trip！
Raymond was a gem! Short stay in Maasai Mara, but he was spot-on—friendly, responsible, and got us to the epic wildebeest crossing. Highly recommend!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply Amazing
We were referred to JoAgro Safaris by our guide we used in Egypt so I knew We were in good hands from the beginning. Jonas was very active in communicating with us directly, working with us on our needs and wants for our safari travel in Tanzania. We used him as full service from pickup at the airport to drop off for our return, he booked all of lodging, all of our dining, all of our transfers and all of our excursions. All of the fees were included in the upfront pricing and we were able to add a few side trips on with no problems. He was so accommodating and even went out of his way to make sure we had a fan for our sleeping needs. Peter was our guide and he was amazing! So friendly and knowledgeable. It’s very important you choose a proper service because you can be with these people for many days all day long. Peter knew everything about the animals, their habitats, their environments, the area, the people, and could literally answer every question we had regarding the flora and fauna. He was very personable and down to earth and we carried on many communications and shared many laughs. The atmosphere inside the truck was just as enjoyable as the sites we saw outside. A safari guide is your driver, your educator, your guide, your baggage porter, your chef, your waiter, your guide, your biologist and literally is with you day in and day out to make sure you have a memorable and enjoyable experience and he gave us just that. The parks we were in did not seem crowded during the time period we were there from June 27th through July 5th. At the end of our safari I gave Peter our binoculars so he could use them in his many tours he will continue to have. His were older and I knew He would enjoy receiving them as a gift from us. I hope he enjoys them and it helps him on his scouting for his future tourists. We will be back with our adult children and will for sure use Joagra Safaris again!
