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Email Nathalie Doumenc | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What an amazing experience!
I hesitated a lot between a private trip (but I was alone) and a group trip. And in the choice of tour operator.
I have no regrets about the group trip, Sermon Safaris or our fantastic guide.
The guide had a real desire to help us discover as much as possible, a perfect driving style, unfailing patience and a keen eye for spotting the slightest animal in the savannah.
I brought back hundreds of photos and memories.
I got to see all 5 bigs.
Without a doubt, for the avid vyager that I am, an unforgettable experience.
I'll be going back with my family, husband and daughter, and my friends have already made a date because they loved the photos they took.
Thanks to the guide and tour operator
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Email Angie Morales | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Magical (especially during the off-season!)
Before setting off for this trip, I was nervous about traveling during the off-season/wet season, as I wasn't sure if it would affect the possibilities of sightseeing and the success of the game drives. However, my experience in Masai Mara was incredible and I managed to see so much wildlife in the three days there (including 4 of the big 5).
I was lucky to arrive right after some heavy rains which made it so the lush vegetation attracted a lot of herbivores out. I was also lucky that my guide was very involved and interested in the success of my trip and actively seek out opportunities for us to see new animals.
We occasionally saw other cars but due to the off-season, my trip truly felt like a private tour. I would definitely recommend going during this time!
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Email Mark Hale | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Trip
It was an easy flight from Addis to Nairobi where I caught an afternoon ride to the Sankara Hotel. I had a pleasant evening and was met promptly at 7:00am as promised. The 5 hour ride to the camp just outside the Masai Mara Reserve went smoothly and included vistas of the Rift Valley and a couple of opportunities to do some shopping.
The camp was welcoming and the room generous and comfortable. The only surprise was the hot water bottle at the foot of my bed, which I thought was a small animal!
The afternoon included a stop at a Masai village where, for $30, you could get a tour of their homes and see some dancing. It was a fine experience, but I would have preferred not to have been given a tour of their wares with the expectation of a purchase at the end.
The ride to the game park was only interrupted by a gaggle of women animatedly selling their wares with calls of “Jambo, Hello! All for $10!” As I awaited my driver paying the entrance fee.
The park was amazing! I was able to see Zebra, Giraffes, and Water Buffalo within minutes of entering. The next two days were equally exciting as we saw Cheetah, lions, Hippos, Topi, Hyenas, Impala, Elephants, a Leopard, and many birds. The only one of the Big Five I didn’t see was a Rhino.
Overall, it was a great trip and made even greater by my guide, with his eagle eyes and kind demeanor, Charles.
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Email Diogo Raposo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A must-do experience
Very well organised, incredibly safe, with the expert help of professional personal tour guide makes the trip even better than what we had imagined.
Right Choice Safaris shows you not only the amazing scenery and beautiful wildlife, but also the equally important true side of Kenya, while driving up and down the country with a different sight each day.
Would recommend to anyone, but especially to first time safari-goers - their experience and expertise allows you to focus only on the trip and make you feel like the center of attention.
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Email Heidi + Paul | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very friendly people and beautiful/different landscape with fantastic variety of wild animals
We stayed 2 days in Nairobi (National Museum, ...) and did a 8 days game drive to 5 National Parks, excellent organized by Leopard Orchid Safaris with Patrick, a very good driver and with excellent knowledge of Parks and animals. We experienced very friendly people all over the country, a beautiful but also very different landscape and a fantastic variety of wild animals. Including some extraordinary adventures like stuck in a waterhole or "fighting" with an adult male baboon for bread ;-) - we got definitely more than expected. Our stay in different lodges was also to our absolutely satisfaction, including delicious meals. We would recommend to stay overnight at Amboseli and Lake Nakuru also inside the Park to have more time for the game drive. In total, an outstanding experience and fantastic holidays.
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Email Jessie Leigh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible hospitality, incredible views.
As a whole, Kenya was an incredible experience. Everyone we met, from strangers to lodge workers, was very friendly and accommodating and went above and beyond. Driving through the parks was a surreal experience and we felt fortunate to be there and witness the animals in their element as well as just the amazing landscapes. We never felt unsafe at all, just welcomed. Highly recommend.
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Email Maria Lois | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An incredible experience that all travellers should experience
A beautiful country with amazing scenery. I went with my family and it was an eye opening experience for the whole family. I think after this trip we respect nature more and other cultures.
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Email Darwin Chan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wild
Amazing experience in the nationals parks, we saw a lot of wildlife and learn through our guide jimmi from lenchada tours a lot about kenyan culture and biodiversity. The tours are all very similar in all agencies and the tours and places where we stay as accommodation had all requirements and good food in all of them and some have even pool to enjoy. I didn't feel unsafe in nairobi however always be cautious as every big city and when you go to shop people will always try to sell you something so be mindfull as they initially offer an elevate price but this can be negotiable in all places. I went in july so the weather was great as was chill in the morning and not very hot in afternoon. In general was a great experience recomended for solo travellers or in family. You will definitely enjoy just always keep your guide about your itinerary as when you take share tours people may have different ones.
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Email Marline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful scenery and kind people
Kenya has some wonderful scenery. Especially in the Masai Mara, the views are endless and unforgettable. Sightings of animals are common, I was able to spot cheetahs, lions, giraffes, elephants, and many zebras. In lake Nakuru they have a large rhino population. I managed to see some white rhinos from close by. The quality of tourism accommodations and services in general, is very high. I booked my tour with Africa Marvel Tours, I very much recommend booking with them. I did a solo trip, and would also recommend that.
Email Alison | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari trip with Spirit of Kenya
Travelled from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta, Lake Navaisha, Masai Mara then on to the coast. Excellent safari trip, very pleased we went to all the places since you cannot see everything in one park. You have to travel. Spirit of Kenya excellent: on time, very knowledgeable about the parks, wildlife and where to go. Accommodations were excellent and some of the best food we have ever had at the Mara Bush Camp. All people we met were enthusiastic, welcoming and went out of hteir way to make our holiday complete. Thank you all!
