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Andre Breton
MX
Visited:
February 2019
Reviewed: Apr 2, 2019
Email Andre Breton | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Westernized Africa
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with something else. We also went to Ethiopia and while the comfort standard was light years away from Kenya, the social-cultural component of that part of the trip was much more genuine and memorable. In terms of wildlife, orangutan trekking in Borneo or walking among gellada baboons in Ethiopia feel much more authentic, although not as impressive as what a safari reserve can offer. I think it's a matter of what your profile is and the expectations you have. Again, my only safari experience is in one reserve in Kenya and things could be very different in other places, I don't know but I doubt it. Personally I would take a safari again (tampering my expectations) if I was traveling to Africa on a longer trip. I would never plan a trip exclusively for a safari.
Hanna Turunen
FI
Visited:
March 2019
Reviewed: Mar 31, 2019
Email Hanna Turunen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome nature
I had 7 day safari in Masai Mara, Naivasha, Nakuru and Amboseli. I did´n spend time in towns, but I loved the nature. Wildlife and scenery was awesome. It was dry in march, but there was also some green. Other time (after rain season) there would be greener. I saw a lot of animals and beautiful places even it was low-season.
People were friendly and the food was good. The accommodations had a good and friendly service. Our guide was exellent.
Our safari group was very lucky. We saw leopard, big group of elephants (about 300) on the way to "Amboseli spa", clear Kilimanjaro for two days, lions at close and 6 lions in Amboseli. I enjoyed everything I saw. Because of my great experience, I´m planning a new trip to Kenya.
However, I noticed that there are a lot of debris along the way. I therefore hope that the waste bins will be added. Sometimes it was difficult for me to find garbage containers because I don't want to waste the environment.
Kathi
JP
Visited:
February 2019
Reviewed: Mar 31, 2019
Email Kathi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience
I took a 3-day safari with two other people. .Benson, our driver, was knowledgeable and friendly. He was patient about helping us get pictures, and he was great at finding game for us to view and photograph. We were able to see a great variety of game and got some wonderful photos. The Land Rover was fairly comfortable, and the fact that the top raised up helped us get better views. We stayed at the Ashnil Mara Camp, which was very comfortable and had very good food. We took the optional hot air balloon ride, which was well worth it. In preparation for the safari, we had a lot of questions, and Levis from Hallmark always answered them promptly. All three of us loved the whole experience.
Achala
GB
Visited:
February 2019
Reviewed: Mar 28, 2019
Email Achala | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely fabulous. Good for the soul!
Kenya is a beautiful country. Everything from the scenery to the diversity of landscapes. Most of all the Kenyans make this a must visit destination. They are warm welcoming and want to help.
Our safari was incredible. The accommodation at the Entim Mara was beautiful. Our safari guide was so knowledgeable. The space, the silence and experience of seeing wildlife on the Mara plains is unique.
Aklil Biza
It was an amazing experience
Our guide was amazing, felt welcomed and safe. Be sure to bring bug spray and portable battery. Make sure to have some cash to buy beautiful jewelry from the massai community markets
Ankit Desai
IN
Visited:
September 2015
Reviewed: Mar 25, 2019
Email Ankit Desai | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It is full of wildlife. A first timer will surely get overwhelmed with sheer numbers.
Ray Wheeler
CA
Visited:
February 2019
Reviewed: Mar 24, 2019
Email Ray Wheeler | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional all round experience !! Not to be missed !!
Alliance Safari
Simply the best !!
Elizabeth was super helpful and our guide David was engaging ,informative ,and helped make our trip the best !!
Veronica Alvarado
MX
Visited:
February 2019
Reviewed: Mar 23, 2019
Email Veronica Alvarado | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AN UNFORGETTABLE AND AMAZING EXPERIENCE
If you are hasitating in visiting Kenya on february, do not do it! The weather is perfect, not to hot, with no rain. We could see the big five in the fisrt day, and a lot of other animals. The Masai Mara is wonderful, with great sightseeings, it is not to crowded. All the hotels are really great, the service is impecable, you can see everyone with a smile in their faces. Our tour was wonderful beginning with our guide, that has a lot of experience, always taking care of us, the transport is quite good, we had the car for ourselves. The food is very good.
Andrea Delvecchio
FR
Visited:
February 2019
Reviewed: Mar 22, 2019
Email Andrea Delvecchio | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari with Classic Journeys
We were 4 persons and we spent 4 days in Masai Mara. All the 4 days were amazing and the safari agency (Classic Journeys) did a great job organizing for us a unbelievable moment. Everything was better than our expectations: the accommodation , the food and of course the guide. Everyday day of game driving was a surprise and we had the impression being in the scenery of Lion King.
Highly recommended.
Tess and Jimmy
US
Visited:
February 2019
Reviewed: Mar 21, 2019
Email Tess and Jimmy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Utterly breathtaking. The awe and beauty of Kenya is nothing you can prepare for - unforgettable!
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animals up close, but we were in a tented camp where we woke up to warm coffee and the sounds of the hyena, zebra, lions and elephants. We also met the Masai Warriors and Masai ladies - an unforgettable cultural experience that taught us we have so much to learn from all life in Africa and the resiliency of their cultures. The middle 2 days of our trip was spent passing through Lake Naivasha (for a fun boat ride and break from the driving) and then heading up to Lake Nakuru for an evening drive and night at the Sopa Lodge (which was absolutely stunning with its views and accomodations. we should have stayed longer!). We saw both white and black rhino in Lake Nakuru not to mention so many bird species at both lakes. We ended our trip at Amboseli Park with Mt. Kilimanjaro overlooking the ecosystem. On our way down we passed through an amazing carpentry shop and walked out with quite a few souvenirs. We can't thank Peter enough for showing us some of the BEST craftsmanship Kenya has to offer. Arriving at Amboseli Park was a dream. We didn't think the trip could get any better but we were wrong. The elephants, hundreds of elephants, greeted us after a few kms into the park. The grassland, swamps and lake were thriving with life. We encountered so many incredible wildlife moments from baby elephants playing to thousands of flamingos to wildebeest giving birth! it was truly a sight to see all with the magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro as the backdrop. As if this wasn't long enough... there is even more and it just takes going to get the full experience. We highly recommend Beacon Safaris and Peter as your guide! Whether you are travelling with friends, going on your honeymoon or just on an adventurous trip - this is by far the best deal we found. Every accommodation, meal and activity was planned with this team and we could not be more happy with the price for such an incredible experience.
