Splendid Vacations

4.9/5 – 156 Reviews

$2,811 to $3,588 pp (USD)

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Splendid Vacations

4.9/5  
(156 Reviews)
Office In:
Kenya Kenya
Size:
10-20 employees (Founded in 2023)
Tour Types:
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations:
Ethiopia ET
Kenya KE
Rwanda RW
South Africa ZA
Tanzania TZ
Uganda UG
Elevate Your Escapes

Elevate Your Escapes

The Splendid Vacation team guarantees you an unrivaled African travel experience by offering safaris to unequalled tourism destinations in Africa. Our collection of safaris and lodges are advantageously located in Africa's most sought-after National Parks and Game Reserves.

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Rachael's Flawless Planning；Masila's Extraordinary Heart.；The Safari of a Lifetime.
5/5

My wife and I just got back from the 8-day Kenya safari (May 2–9, 2026) with Splendid Vacations, and honestly, it was all made possible by two people: Rachael and our guide Alex Masila.

Rachael handled all the planning from the start. She replied to every message quickly, really listened to what we wanted, and put together an itinerary that just worked — Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli. Every transfer, every lodge, every park fee, every meal, all of it went smoothly. It felt like she genuinely cared, and that made a huge difference even before we arrived.

Then there is Masila. He is simply the best guide we have ever had. He knows so much about the animals and the parks, and he has this amazing ability to find wildlife and get us right up close without ever feeling intrusive. We saw things we never thought we would see.

But what really touched us happened in the middle of the trip, when my wife got very sick late at night. I called Masila, and without any fuss, he arranged everything — took us to a doctor in the early hours, stayed with us the whole time, helped translate, and kept reassuring us until we knew she was okay. After that, he quietly adjusted the pace over the next couple of days so my wife could rest properly. He never made us feel like a burden. He just took care of us like we were his own family. We will be grateful forever.

On top of all that, Masila is just a joy to be around. He told us stories about growing up on a fruit farm, and how he dreams of going back to the orchards one day. You can see how much he loves nature — his face would light up every time we spotted an animal. He was patient, kind, funny, and completely genuine.

The trip itself was incredible. The Masai Mara gave us lions, cheetahs leopards, and endless plains full of wildebeest. Lake Nakuru was full of rhinos and flamingos. Lake Naivasha was peaceful — we did the boat ride and walked on Crescent Island surrounded by giraffes and zebras. And then Amboseli — watching big herds of elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, it almost doesn't feel real. The lodges were all comfortable and well chosen (Mara Serena, Lake Nakuru Sopa, Lake Naivasha Sopa, Kibo Camp), and the Land Cruiser handled every rough track perfectly.

Everything ran so smoothly, and that really comes down to Rachael's planning and Masila's deep knowledge of every place we visited.

If you book with Splendid Vacations, just ask for Masila. You'll get an incredible guide and a real friend.

Alex was fantastic - Super knowledgeable, patient, understanding and very flexible!
5/5

My wife & I booked a 7 day safari with our 3 boys through Rachel and it was awesome! Rachel was very easy to communicate with, very knowledgeable even made great suggestions for our trip and made us feel confident about our booking months & months in advance. Alex was our assigned safari driver and they could not have picked a better person to lead our family's vacation. The different animals & quantities of that he brought us to throughout the 4 parks we visited were astounding and his knowledge, personality and patience helped make our trip the best of the best! Your will not be disappointed with Splendid Vacations and should plan to book your experience with them without hesitation.

Professional and good value
5/5

Me and my girlfriend are very happy with the safari we had with Splendid Vacations. Our driver Masilla was especially very friendly and helped us with everything during the days on the safari. The car was in good condition and fairly comfortable. The accommodation was very nice and the food at the lodges were amazing. The safari we attended was filled with game drives, boat safari, bicycle safari and walking safari and everything was fantastic. We felt that the price we paid was fair for safari provided. There was a small hiccup before the safari with a hacking situation, but I felt we solved it in a fair manner. Overall I can definitely recommend Splendid Vacations for anyone wanting an amazing safari experience.

Good Communication and an amazing driver
5/5

We prepared the trip with Janet. Her offer catered perfectly to our needs, even including the hotel after our evening arrival at the airport. She included a cost breakdown, so we could see roughly how much the car, the hotel and the national parks cost.
The hotel rates were at least as good as on booking.com, if not better. Several hotel options were provided. We even received a free upgrade to a luxury lodge in the end, which was amazing.
During the trip, we had a great driver, Augustine. Even while driving, he spotted animals very well, and talked to the other drivers to make sure we get called when something special gets spotted. On top of that, he was great to be around, and explained some things about the wildlife and Kenya in general.
Thanks a lot Janet and Augustine, we would definitely choose you again!

Our companions for an amazing experience
5/5

They adjusted the trip following our preferences, they were honest and transparent throughout.
Our driver John was an expert driver and excellent guide.
They made this possible, the experience of a lifetime!
We travelled with our 7 year old son and he enjoyed as much as we did.
Thank you very much!

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