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Average User Rating
5.0/5

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  • 5 star 147
  • 4 star 3
  • 3 star 0
  • 2 star 1
  • 1 star 2

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Amir   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: July 2026 Reviewed: Jul 15, 2026

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

Trip of a lifetime!
5/5

We had a fantastic 1.5-day safari in the Masai Mara. Our guide, Johnson, was incredibly knowledgeable, accommodating, and went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. Thanks to his skill and determination, we were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five. He was friendly, helpful, and always made sure we were comfortable throughout the tour. I would highly recommend both the tour and Johnson as a guide.

Erik   –  
Norway NO
Visited: June 2026 Reviewed: Jul 15, 2026

Email Erik  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Perfect
5/5

We traveled with Balu to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli. The driver Johnson was very skilled and had a lot of information about the animals. He was very good at finding animals quickly. We were amazed at how quickly he found the first lion. We also got to see lions hunt (and kill). We chose the parks ourselves in cooperation with Balu Travel and were prepared for a lot of driving. We think it was worth the drive, but others may want to limit their driving a bit. It is a long way to Amboseli. The other parks are close to each other.

Dan   –  
Canada CA
Visited: July 2026 Reviewed: Jul 10, 2026

Email Dan  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing adventure
5/5

Kish, our driver went above and beyond to ensure we had a great safari. The drive was very enjoyable with water and wifi available. Kish would stop whenever you needed a break.
On the safari Kish was able to provide incredible details about each animal. He also knew when are where to find them
The trip was very enjoyable with the spotting of a lion and having the clouds clear to provide a nice view of Kilimanjaro.
If you have the chance to go on a safari feel confident you will be taken care of by Kish and Balu Travel

Emilie   –  
Norway NO
Visited: June 2026 Reviewed: Jul 6, 2026

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

Excellent service
5/5

Our experience with balu was fantastic. Our guide Johnson was especially good. He was always on time, the car was clean and he was very friendly. The lodges we stayed at was also very nice. I would recommend the trip to others.

MARIA PANAGIOTAKI   –  
Greece GR
Visited: June 2026 Reviewed: Jul 1, 2026

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

Professionalism
5/5

We had an amazing safari with Balu Travel through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli. Everything was perfectly organized, and the experience exceeded our expectations.

A special thank you to our guide, Jackson, who was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and always went the extra mile to give us the best wildlife sightings. Thanks to him, this was truly an unforgettable safari. We highly recommend Balu Travel and especially Jackson!

Diana fad   –  
Canada CA
Visited: June 2026 Reviewed: Jul 1, 2026

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

Masai mara
5/5

Excellent safari expérience. Our guides ( samwel and tetu) were very dedicated to getting us the best experience. They went above and beyond to make sure we could see all the big 5 and other animals with amazing views every time ! They also managed to find beautiful spots for breakfast and lunch on site and always offered to take nice pictures ! They were always patient and accommodating to our needs.

Joy   –  
South Korea KR
Visited: June 2026 Reviewed: Jun 30, 2026

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

Very good very fun🙂
5/5

It was a really fun safari game drive with Balu Travel for 3 days.

Botond   –  
Hungary HU
Visited: June 2026 Reviewed: Jun 29, 2026

Email Botond  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

An Unforgettable Safari with the Best Guide We Could Have Asked For
5/5

Our safari with Balu Travel was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Everything was well organized, and the communication before and during the trip was excellent.

The biggest reason our safari was so special was our amazing guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and determined to give us the best possible experience. He worked tirelessly to find wildlife and made sure we had the best viewing opportunities. Thanks to his dedication, we were fortunate enough to see the Big Five, along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and many other incredible animals.

The lodges, vehicle, and overall service were excellent, and we always felt safe and well looked after. We couldn’t have asked for a better safari experience.

We highly recommend Balu Travel to anyone planning a safari in Kenya. Thank you for giving us memories that will last a lifetime!

WATARU TSUCHIDA   –  
Japan JP
Visited: June 2026 Reviewed: Jun 28, 2026

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

Friendly person
5/5

This tour gave me a truly authentic safari experience and I was extremely satisfied! The guide was friendly, and the other tourists on the tour were also nice people, which made it a lot of fun! I even got to interact with some Maasai people, which was a valuable experience. It was a dreamlike three days. Thank you!

Reign   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2026 Reviewed: Jun 26, 2026

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

Amazing and very educated. Super friendly as well.
5/5

This has been an amazing , experience! I’ve seen so much and learned even more. I have also been able to expiernce true Kenyan food!

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