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Lynda
Once in a lifetime experience viewing African wildlife visiting Masai people
Safari is a wonderful experience especially with driver Benson from KWWS.
All the Kenyan & Masai people we met were friendly and Hospitable especially the Masai crew from Simba Lodge
Just outside Amboseli Game Park.
We saw the big 5 & had great wildlife experiences Not to be missed,,
Nagul Ram K
IN
Visited:
September 2018
Reviewed: Oct 5, 2018
Email Nagul Ram K | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Speechless
Everything deserves 100 on 100. The people were great. And the Safari in Masai Maara is must do for anyone
Wright Noel
US
Visited:
August 2018
Reviewed: Oct 1, 2018
Email Wright Noel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya is amazing!
My son and I had a wonderful experience. The parks were spectacular. The drivers were personable, friendly, and knowledgeable. If you go economy, know you will be in an older van, with older shocks, and older seats. And that if you go to more than one park, you will be traveling a fair amount in the van. My son and I were fine but you should be aware of the hours of travel on fairly rough roads. But other than that, it really was a once in a lifetime experience. The only of the big five that we did not see was a leopard. I guess we will have to go back.
Claudia
US
Visited:
September 2018
Reviewed: Oct 1, 2018
Email Claudia | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
This was a trip of a lifetime-amazing!
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Our accommodations in all the parks were very comfortable and even luxurious at some places (how many hotels welcome their guests with 2 dozen beautiful roses for the room). Our guide was patient and kind making sure that we saw whatever we wanted and he worked really hard to find the animals. The people of Kenya were so welcoming to us. Everyone should experience this.
Mira K
CA
Visited:
September 2018
Reviewed: Sep 29, 2018
Email Mira K | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya was great but NEVER GO with Safari bookings or Bushtroop Tours and Safaris is a fraud
Kenya was amazing, but never go with Safari Bookings as it's recommended tour operator Bushtroop Tours and Safaris is a fraud. We had arranged a visa payment well in advance and they delayed processing the 30% deposit. At the last minute they said our visa didn't go through which was unbelievable and insisted on cash payment via online transfer. We researched this company and despite our research they were a scam. Be careful! Go with someone more reputable and expensive.
Nwanneka
US
Visited:
September 2018
Reviewed: Sep 29, 2018
Email Nwanneka | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime
This was an awesome experience and we definitely chose the right company for this excursion. Charles Classics remained in communication with me from the moment I expressed interest and were professional every step of the way. Charles, our tour guide, was punctual, engaging and definitely knowledgeable. He fed off of our “vibes” including remaining quiet and allowing us to “be in the moment” sometimes. He spent over an hour one day searching for the White Rhino...I didn’t even know I WANTED to find it until I saw how vehemently he searched! We didn’t see it but we appreciated the effort! I feel he kept us safe around the animals and also took time to educate us about local culture. The lodging was wonderful with very attentive staff. I have already referred people to Kenya Safari with Charles Classics because the experience was amazing and once in a lifetime.
John Drummond
AU
Visited:
August 2018
Reviewed: Sep 24, 2018
Email John Drummond | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An informative, friendly, interesting overview of the city of Nairobi and surrounding area.
The giraffes and baby elephants were very well cared for and we were given interesting information about both.
The small amount of scenery that we did see (it was primarily a city tour) gave us a good idea about the African landscape.
The weather was dry, cool and enjoyable.
The food was excellent and well served.
The transportation was old but safe.
Our guide Robert was very helpful, interesting and friendly.
We especially enjoyed the Karen Blixen Museum - our young student guide Nicholas did a really good job - he was articulate, respectful and very knowledgeable, and the Kazuri Bead factory was inspirational in that it provides employment for the single mums, as well as producing beautiful, high quality products.
We were slightly disappointed with the Bomas Dance presentation, in that it was advertised as having much more music, colour, acrobatics etc. but it was still very enjoyable.
All in all, a wonderful day! Thank you and well done!
VChhetri
JO
Visited:
August 2018
Reviewed: Sep 24, 2018
Email VChhetri | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent convergence of nature, wildlife, bird watching, and well trained hospitality staff.
In one word: Excellent.
I had never seen so many wild animals and different varieties of birds within such a close proximity.
The hotels should improve wi-fi service. Except at one hotel, i.e. Serena Amboseli, all others were pretty bad in wi-fi connection. Connection in public areas of the hotels was also poor.
Brian Scott
US
Visited:
July 2018
Reviewed: Sep 23, 2018
Email Brian Scott | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Kenyan Safari is a must on any bucket list.
The up side: You'll be face to face with as many big game animals as you can imagine. Strike that - it's unimaginable.
The down side: Long, uncomfortable, dusty van rides. You think you know potholes and traffic? Wrong!
Up side to the down side: Worth it!!
My biggest gripe is the constant barrage of worthless trinket hawkers.
Intangibles: meeting people on the trip is as good as the destination.
I havd a fantastic guide, Stanley - made all the difference.
Tamar
GB
Visited:
July 2018
Reviewed: Sep 23, 2018
Email Tamar | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildlife, warmth & minivans!
The views of the Rift valley with Zebras grazing by the roadside is a memory that will stay with me forever. And that was just the first day... Elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, and numerous varieties of birds I had never even heard of were soon to come. The guides seemed to be able to answer any and every question we had about the animals, birds, insects and the traditional way of life in various regions of Kenya. And they were experienced with dealing with the challenges of driving around this huge country (even if a part or two had to be welded back onto their minivan). Despite the ongoing investment in infrastructure in the country, getting around is limited to hired vehicles with drivers, but the hours on the dirt tracks are rewarded with amazing beauty, and wonderful, friendly people! An amazing country that I hope to come back to soon