Splendid Vacations

4.9/5 – 118 Reviews

$3,610 to $4,687 pp (USD)

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Splendid Vacations

4.9/5  
(118 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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Well-organized safari trip by a great company
4/5

*Booking*
We were looking for a safari company in Kenya for our honeymoon, and Splendid Vacations Africa offered us the most complete and detailed proposal. Maryann Lucky assisted us with great patience, helping us choose the best hotels and advising us on the most suitable itinerary.

Our route, starting from Nairobi:
- Amboseli (2 nights)
- Naivasha (1 night)
- Crescent Island → Nakuru (1 night)
- Masai Mara (3 nights)

*Payment*
The payment was made online in advance via Pesapal, with no extra fees, which was very convenient for us. Maryann promptly provided a receipt, and we didn’t need to present any documentation at the camps or lodges.

*Vehicle*
We chose the private 4x4 Land Cruiser option. The vehicle was in good condition and very comfortable throughout the safari. It was thoroughly cleaned twice during the trip, which we appreciated.

*Guide*
We requested a Spanish-speaking guide for our comfort, and that was arranged. Alex Masila, our assigned guide, had over 10 years of experience and navigated the parks with confidence. He also had good connections with other guides, which was helpful during wildlife sightings.

However, we felt that his attitude was rude at times. While we managed to see the Big Five and benefited from his expertise, he scheduled shorter safari times than other couples we met, which was a bit disappointing. This aspect kept our experience from being truly 5-star.

Unforgettable safari trip with the best guide
5/5

We had the best time with Splendid Vacations in Kenya. The team is responsive, accommodative and patient with our questions when we were discussing the itinerary. Everything during the trip was very smooth. Special thanks to our amazing guide/driver /zoologist/comedian/ photographer/Jack-of-all-trades James. He is an excellent driver able to navigate all sorts of terrains. His knowledge about animals and when/where to spot them is incomparable—we are always among the first batches to arrive at the scene of elephant crossing, leopard in the bushes, or even the hunting scene! James takes marvellous photos, and I learnt that he takes a special interest in photography. On the last day, we were stuck in traffic because of a protest. Just as we started to get worried about missing the flight, amazing James found a countryside road to get us out of the traffic! James is indeed full of surprises.

A Splendid and Unforgettable Safari Tour!
5/5

Splendid Vacations is a truly outstanding travel agency that I highly recommend. Our agent, Rachael, was incredibly responsive and patient, always answering my questions quickly and thoroughly. She paid close attention to every detail—for example, knowing that our flight out of Kenya was scheduled in the afternoon on our last day, she thoughtfully advised us to end our itinerary in Amboseli instead of Masai Mara, which only has one road in and out, in case of any unexpected delays.

The accommodations arranged by Splendid Vacations were all excellent! For example our group of six stayed three nights at Mara Enkaji Lodge, which has extremely beautiful surroundings, a very comfortable atmosphere, and a warm, welcoming staff. We were absolutely thrilled with our stay there and appreciate the arrangements!

Our guide, Rono, was exceptionally experienced and made the trip truly enriching! He shared numerous fascinating animal facts and navigated challenging terrain with great skill. After a heavy rain in Masai Mara, the roads became muddy and slippery, but Rono's expert driving made us feel really safe. He even managed to spot a leopard in an totally unexpected location and brought us right to the action—we got to witness the iconic river crossing and even a thrilling hunting scene as well!!
What impressed me the most was Rono’s extraordinary ability to predict animal movements and position us in the perfect spots for capturing unforgettable footage. His deep understanding of animal behavior and sharp photographic instincts allowed us to take some truly amazing videos from ideal angles.

All in all, I wholeheartedly recommend Splendid Vacations for creating such a splendid and unforgettable safari experience for us!

Perfectly splendid
5/5

Splendid Vacations managed not only to help us out when another firm had gone under right before our booked safari, but also make our vacation totally splendid. Originally we booked our safari with another firm that went out of business without any notice and left us stranded in Nairobi with no idea what to do next, but contacting Splendid Vacations changed everything. Not only did they take over our safari, but they managed to organize it so fast that just a few hours after first contacting them we were already on our way to Amboseli. We couldn't believe it, but the day we were totally sure would be lost ended up being one of the best days of our new safari adventure. I just cannot thank Rachael Mulee, a safari consultant from Splendid Vacations, enough for saving our vacation and organizing everything on such a short notice. And of course our driver and guide David Muteti played the biggest role in making our trip absolutely unforgettable. We saw everything we hoped we would and much, much more. Herds of elephants, a full pride of lions, hundreds of zebras, pink flamingos and even a resting cheetah, it was amazing. This vacation has been one of the best experiences of my life and I thank Splendid Vacations for making it possible. Great job!

Maryann was incredible!
5/5

The whole process was quick and simple. Maryann had sent over quotes with everything I wanted included the same day I requested them. The package was incredible value for money. We had very limited time but everything went seamlessly and we had the incredible experience. Our driver James was very knowledgable and helped us make the most out of our short time. I would highly recommend.

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