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William
US
Visited:
February 2025
Reviewed: Mar 12, 2025
Email William | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
We had no problem finding a company (Splendid Vacations) on safari bookings site that was able to match our budget and desires with the various lodges and their wonderful guides/ drivers.
We also had a snag where an appointment was missed and they made new arrangements to make sure we didn’t miss out on the Baby Elephant Orphanage. We also saw the big 5 in their natural environment, which was breathtaking. The wilderness preserves of Kenya are beautiful and an amazing treasure for the whole world.
Ajay
US
Visited:
November 2024
Reviewed: Feb 5, 2025
Email Ajay | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing wildlife and hospitality
Excellent experience, fun and safe environment. Clean.
Junjie Huang
CN
Visited:
September 2024
Reviewed: Oct 28, 2024
Email Junjie Huang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
plz do homework, get well prepared
Good, people are nice
But it would be better to get more prepared,see more reviews and ask someone profesional before you choose the safari company
Moray Bell
GB
Visited:
June 2024
Reviewed: Jul 8, 2024
Email Moray Bell | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sensational
A trip like no other! We stayed at giraffe manor (unreal experience - a must for a giraffe lover) then headed out to the maasai mara for 5 days where we stayed and safari'd with & Beyond Kichwa Tembo, which also exceeded expectations. Don't hesitate, just go! You won't be disappointed.
Ariko Odero Ochola
CH
Visited:
April 2024
Reviewed: Apr 21, 2024
Email Ariko Odero Ochola | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was simply beautiful
We really enjoyed the tour. The vastness of the parks is impressive. There is something to discover everywhere. The landscape alone is fantastic. Watching the animals makes it even more exciting. Our driver Maromaro was very friendly and drove us safely through the areas. We met a lot of elephants, which was exciting because they were very close to each other. We will have fond memories of the safari.
Andre L (The Hague)
NL
Visited:
February 2024
Reviewed: Mar 17, 2024
Email Andre L (The Hague) | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful Wildlife and Scenery that is protected and cared for
I visited Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. In 4 days (3 nights) using Balu travel. Isaac was my private guide and he was amazing. Besides having a hospitality background and gaming experience, he was a friendly and caring guide who made sure that i had a great trip. The hotel in Nakuru ‘Sarova Woodlands’ in Nakuru town was ok with very friendly staff, good internet and buffet restaurant (but no gym) . The tented lodge in Masai Mara ‘Emayian Luxery Lodge’ was amazing. All inclusive and fine dining, jacuzzi in front of the tent and very friendly staff. The two parcs had abundant wildlife including the famous big five. But also many other animals. The facilities inside the parcs are less than in South Africa (no picknick areas with washrooms). This is inconvenient when traveling the whole day. In Masai Mara we made a stop at a crocoldile walk-centre and at the airport for a toilet break, both locations did not have toilet paper.
David Thompson
CA
Visited:
January 2024
Reviewed: Jan 17, 2024
Email David Thompson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ripped Off
Due to health issues we had to cancel our safari trip to Kenya…despite following all of the procedures to obtain a refund less a 10% administration fee and despite assurances our refund was being processed…the tour operator has ghosted us and we have lost our money $4,500 USD.
Belinda
GB
Visited:
November 2023
Reviewed: Dec 13, 2023
Email Belinda | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The African skies were amazing a contrast to Malawi
I spent 3 nights in the Masa Mara between volunteering in Malawi and Kenya. It was an amazing interlude between the 2 countries and we had 2 excellent guides and drivers. It's possible to see some fantastic game without spending a fortune by staying outside the park boundary. This is not luxury but more than adequate with ample food and some timed internet. The scenery was amazing.
Fort Marlène
CH
Visited:
June 2023
Reviewed: Jul 21, 2023
Email Fort Marlène | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful landscape, nice food, the people we meet were very friendly
We had a very good time in our safari. We went in Ambosoli and viewed lots of animals and the lodge (Elewana Tortillis) was a very good place to be. In Masai Mara we stayed in Emboo River Camp who's the best place we had in this safari. They have a very good sustainable concept with their own energy production, rational use of water for their garden and recovery of kitchen waste to produce biogas. In the Masai Mara we also had the chance to see wild animals up close, including a cheetah that hunted a tompson gazelle. During our five-day safari, we saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, lions, crocodiles, a cheetah and many other wild animals and birds. We highly recommend Betty and Amos for organising a safari. It's the first time we've had such a warm welcome. Their driver Ruben and their French guide Ezechiel also accompanied us very warmly during our stay. Thank you for the perfect organisation!
Louise Morris
GB
Visited:
April 2023
Reviewed: May 13, 2023
Email Louise Morris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
magical
Our ranger picked us up from our hotel bang on time. Salim he was brilliant. so full of knowledge. you could ask him anything and always bang on with the answer. We went to tsavo east and stayed in vio Lodge. On entry to the safari we seen so much . we done a 2 day 1 night safari which was perfect for us. cos as much as we loved looking at the animals I think when you see 1 elephant for example you seen them all. what an awesome experience a safari is. and we were very lucky to go on 1. Harri done the booking and he was always at the end of an email If I had a question. The lodge was lovely ideal for 1 night don't think I could of stayed longer to be honest. Rooms were clean etc but for 1 night is more than enough. the surroundings of the lodge is to die for. so much to see and so relaxing. food was nice. we had dinner and breakfast included but we had to pay for the drinks. I would 200% recommend doing a safari if you lucky enough. awesome magical experience.