​User Reviews – Kenya

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Leanna Hui   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2017 Reviewed: Sep 23, 2017

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The review below is the personal opinion of Leanna Hui and not that of SafariBookings.
Met many Kenya people who are not honest, always try to swindle money out of visitors
Overall rating
3/5

1.Wildlife is great.
2.No smog control on vehicles, therefore, air pollution is serious especially in big cities.
3. Met many Kenya people (people on street, Guide/ Driver, Park security) who are not honest, always try to fool you and swindle money or taking advantage of visitors. (Some women asked me to take ONE picture for them, then asked for US$20. Tour Guide said he has no money to buy me food/water after I had paid meals/water/tour to the tour company. Security at Masai Mara asked a tip of US$ 50 for a 5 minutes walk. etc.)--I have travelled many places around the world, and I have never met so many greedy people in one place!

John Carthy   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2009 Reviewed: Jan 25, 2012

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Overall rating
3/5

Kenya's great for an organised safari. If you are self-driving Southern Africa is much cheaper and easier, as are Uganda and Rwanda.

Ariko Odero Ochola   –  
Switzerland 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
Overall rating
4/5

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.

Jason   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2024 Reviewed: Apr 19, 2024

Email Jason  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Great sights on the Mara
Overall rating
4/5

I had a great stay in Masaai Mara. It was my second time and there are so many incredible sights. We got very close to a group of elephants and saw an interesting encounter with a pack of hyenas following a big cheetah. I really enjoyed it! I took some great photographs as well.

Eliza   –  
Peru PE
Visited: March 2024 Reviewed: Apr 13, 2024

Email Eliza  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing to see the wildlife
Overall rating
4/5

It was fantastic and overwhelming to see the wildlife in the Masai Mara, and at Lakes Nakuru and Naivasha.
I also enjoyed my first afternoon in Nairobi, walking through the city and going up the KICC tower.
I found the Masai village visit artificial but nonetheless interesting and fascinating.
It was hard to get out of the tourist bubble once in it, and find budget ways to see the city rather than expensive taxis and tours.

Frank Kroeze   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: March 2024 Reviewed: Apr 13, 2024

Email Frank Kroeze  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Extremely scenic country with beautiful nature and spectacular views
Overall rating
4/5

Had a very good time in Kenya, climbing Mt Kenya (5 days), doing a safari to spot wildlife (5 days) and have some relaxation time in Mombasa (3 days). Apart from shortening the safari a bit (and extending the time in Mombasa) I would do nothing different.

Kelly   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2024 Reviewed: Mar 31, 2024

Email Kelly  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Kenya is beautiful, modern, and rugged at the same time
Overall rating
4/5

Diani beach in Kenya is spectacular. We wish we had spent more days at Southern Palms resort at the end of the trip. 2 nights there was not enough.
Masai Mara is delightful with beautiful scenery and wildlife. Tsavo and Amboseli are a bit more rugged and bush-like. Difficult to see game life at time, and the roads can be rough. But the scenery of both parks is amazing . Particularly, the red elephants in Tsavo east and Mt Kilimanjaro sightings in Amboseli.
Nairobi has wonderful restaurants and malls, and Uber is used fairly. But don’t spend too long in Nairobi. 2 nights should do it.

Kevin   –  
Italy IT
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Mar 14, 2024

Email Kevin  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Beautiful
Overall rating
4/5

Africa is a beautiful place to be specific Kenya in terms on weather and nature

Anna LM   –  
Italy IT
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Mar 10, 2024

Email Anna LM  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Big Five are here!
Overall rating
4/5

Masai Mara: not so much gnu due to migration. Lots of lions 😍
Amboseli: amazing view of Kilimangiaro
Tsavo ovest: wild bush

Barry   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Mar 5, 2024

Email Barry  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Wild and wonderful
Overall rating
4/5

A great country to experience wildlife and local tribal customs. The scenery goes from Savannah to dense forested bush with soaring snow capped mountain ranges . Safaris are safe and comfortable.

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