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Radana
CZ
Visited:
January 2020
Reviewed: Jan 28, 2020
Email Radana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I recommend to combine safari and hiking (and maybe some relax :) )
The nature in Kenya is beautiful and its goods to do some trekking in the mountains and cross many vegatation belts and to participate in some safari.
Dan K.
CA
Visited:
December 2019
Reviewed: Jan 28, 2020
Email Dan K. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A unique, unforgettable and worry-free Christmas adventure
The overland drives across the Rift Valley from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru, then along the Mau Escarpment to Masai Mara were fascinating, with some amazing views. Covering that distance on the ground gave us an appreciation for the diversity of Kenya's geography and people. Kenyans drive on the opposite side of the road than what we are used to and the roads can be challenging, so we were grateful to have friendly and professional drivers to safely and efficiently transfer us from place to place.
The lodges that Lucy booked for us were outstanding – spacious, comfortable and well appointed – and the staff were warm, calm
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and solicitous without being overbearing. Being greeted with a refreshing warm washcloth on a tray everywhere was delightful! The game drives were fantastic, and the incredible guides helped us see over 30 different species of African wildlife. These professional naturalists helped us appreciate not only the animals’ beauty but their complex social interactions as well.Lucy also arranged a quick turboprop flight from an airstrip just outside of our lodge in Masai Mara to Ukunda Airport in Diani Beach, enabling us to spend a restful couple of days at a resort on the Indian Ocean, complete with beautiful white sand beaches and ocean swimming. We concluded our visit with a full day in Nairobi with a car and driver, and visits to a number of local attractions, including the Giraffe Center and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to visit baby elephants.
We were well taken care of from our arrival in Nairobi onwards. The overall trip, while ambitious, was worry-free for us. We've already started thinking about plans for another visit and are very happy to have worked with Lucy and her team for a unique and unforgettable Christmas trip!
Rosa
GB
Visited:
January 2020
Reviewed: Jan 26, 2020
Email Rosa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
We would recommend Zippy and Australken very highly, they are a great company. We had a 7 day trip in Kenya which was absolutely fantastic. Our tour guide Albanas was so informative and genuinely enthusiastic about seeing all the animals which meant we had a good time, he was very patient too rather than chasing animals around like some of the tours do not stopping to watch all the interesting moments take place. He also knew hundreds of birds off by heart to tell us about. The cook Daniel also made us tasty vegetarian food and the places we stayed were all great.
Zippy is very well organised and thinks of every detail, she made it simple to book and ask any questions we had before our trip, she met us at the airport and checked in with us during the safari, she even kindly helped us book another trip we wanted to do in Tanzania even though it was a separate company. Thanks Zippy for being so helpful and accomodating and making our holiday so enjoyable.
Betiana Malzone
AR
Visited:
December 2019
Reviewed: Jan 18, 2020
Email Betiana Malzone | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most incredible experience of my life
I went on a 6 day safari to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli parks and what I lived around there is just extraordinary. Since the moment zero, when we've been picked up in Nairobi the vibes of the guide, the people I've been sharing it with and the things I saw were just amazing. I thought that I may get to see an animal far away but instead I found myself 2 metres away from the big five while they were looking at me so friendly. It's an experience I would do again for sure. I went on December and the wheather was good, some rains but not too much, just refresh the air so makes it perfect. The food and accommodations in the tended camp were very good and decent. Jocky Tours gave us everything we need and the timing was perfect. Kikitu, our guide couldn't be better. His energy, good mood, and knowledge made from our trip the most especial ever. I totally recomend it!! Karibu Kenia Hakuna Matata!
Julie A Muz
SUPERB LIFE CHANGEING ADVENTURE
Dellago Tours organized the trip very well. Our driver, Joshua was exceptional. Juliette, the tour organizer was very wonderful, flexible and easy to contact. This was by far the best trip of my life to date. So many wonderful memories. We saw so many animals with their babies. We came home optimistic, happy and overwhelmed with the beauty of the world.
Asif Rahman
IN
Visited:
December 2019
Reviewed: Jan 16, 2020
Email Asif Rahman | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lived Simba's dream!
Everything was perfectly organized, time-watched over, food and water in plenty, clean and comfortable-safe accomodation.
The weather in Kenya is perfect, if you thought Africa is hot and dry, you're in for a treat in Kenya. Nairobi has the perfect weather to walk around wearing your jacket, be greeted "Jambo" or "Habari" by friendly people!!
The game drives are amazing if you're a nature lover, have watched Nat Geo, Animal Planet as a kid. The experienced and professional drivers will take you in the "newly created" routes in the bushes and
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show you a magical world. We were lucky to get Khalifa's service as he's very passionate about the wildlife and knowledgable about their life. Also the group tours were a great time to meet interesting people, make new friends and have a great time. Kenya/Masai Mara is a lifetime experience one shouldn't miss.
Great safari in beautiful landscape
We loved Kenya. The country is beautiful, the people are really nice and the safari we have had for 4 days were amongs the best days of our life!
Richard Gary Paxton
US
Visited:
November 2019
Reviewed: Jan 11, 2020
Email Richard Gary Paxton | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari experience, lots of animals, great accomodations, good food
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the wild. We had front row seats on the hunt and the kill. John said we got to see something that most don't get to see. Very cool. The Entim tents are very nice, more like a hotel. They do shut off the power from 11 to 5 am to save power, but wasn't a problem since we were all asleep anyway. Wine, beer and well drinks were included which was nice to unwind with a beer or glass of wine at night. The food was delicious and gourmet like. I am really not a person that sits down for gourmet meals, but they do that at Entim, it would be great for couples and families that like to have sit down meals. As a solo traveler, I really wasn't looking for that, just quick meals, but the food was delicious nonetheless. The safari vehicles where 4wd land cruisers which I definitely recommend. It was very wet and a 4wd van would not have been a good choice. In fact, I would definitely recommend getting a package where the guides are local to the camps and not from Nairobi. The local guides know the areas much better and the local camps use the land cruisers. I also did the visit to the Maasai village, it was okay, but I probably wouldn't do it again. It cost $30 and at the end they take you to their trinket stands to buy stuff. Its optional, but I felt sort of obligated to buy something. Make sure you haggle, the starting prices are way too high. You should get it for at least half of what they start at. After my safari, I had a half day in Nairobi so I paid $70 extra to be driven to the Giraffe Center and Blixon house. The Giraffe center was fun, but its a quick trip. You can feed the giraffes up close and take pictures, its fun. I found the Karen Blixon house interesting since I am a fan of the movie Out of Africa, but if you aren't a fan, you might find it a little boring, but I really liked the tour. Overall, it was a great trip. I was going to do the driving tour from Nairobi, to Masa Mara for 2 nights, and then 1 night at Lake Nakura, but I changed to the 2 night fly in trip to Masa Mara at the last minute. One recommendation I would make is to bring small denominations of US dollars on the trip. I was able to use the ATM in Kenya but they only give you 100 bills. Its hard to find change in country, so plan ahead and bring a lot of 1, 5 and 10 with you. Much easier for tipping and haggling at the markets, etc. By the way, the only reason I gave birding a 4 is that we really weren't looking for birds, we saw a lot, but its not really what I was looking for.
Dirkie Theunissen
AE
Visited:
December 2019
Reviewed: Jan 8, 2020
Email Dirkie Theunissen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing. Dream come true. With axis safaris
This was absoluut,a dream come , true for my .
Kenya you not a visitor , you become part of the culture ,scenery and the wildlife
5 days 4 night was amazing with the standard visiting points , with an high light around every corner
Osman Yıldız
TR
Visited:
December 2019
Reviewed: Jan 8, 2020
Email Osman Yıldız | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Awesome.
4 days Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha. We choose this safari experience between many others and we were incredibly lucky. We saw the big 5 and a lot of other animals, most of the times from a close view surrounded by this incredible nature! Our guide was perfect , he had always found the best spots, explained us many things and menaging all the other aspects of the tour.
