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Mauro Jorginho   –  
Italy IT
Visited: July 2022 Reviewed: Sep 2, 2022

Email Mauro Jorginho  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

The best of Amboseli!!
5/5

We booked our safari with Safari Update Travels and we had no regrets whatsoever because everything went according to our expectations. Our driver John did an excellent job guiding us through the whole safari. The entire safari was very tiresome but quite satisfying. John provided a lot of detailed information about the animals and was more than willing to answer our questions. Unfortunately, the days were cloudy so we were not able to see Mt. Kilimanjaro, but we were fortunate enough to see several animals, thanks to John. It was an excellent 3 days trip to Amboseli.

Beatrice   –  
Kenya KE
Visited: August 2022 Reviewed: Aug 30, 2022

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

Very organized, helpful and always on time.
5/5

Every detail was clearly communicated, like the itinerary, all the activities planned for were carried out.
The important items needed for the trip were also communicated to us.
We received clarification on anything that was not clear.
The trip was amazing, from the company services to all the activities we engaged in.
Thank you for the experience Xavier, Safari Update Travels.

Pharëz   –  
Kenya KE
Visited: August 2022 Reviewed: Aug 29, 2022

Email Pharëz  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Reliable
5/5

Pocket friendly trip with good experience, proper service and most importantly fun.

Elia Escher   –  
Romania RO
Visited: June 2022 Reviewed: Aug 29, 2022

Email Elia Escher  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

The best safari planner
5/5

We chose Safari Update Travels for a private luxury safari reason being we wanted to get the best, a friend who previously travelled with them also recommended the company which already had great reviews. The safari was perfectly curated thanks to Linsel who went out of his way to make sure we had the best experience 'the best safari planner'. Our guide's name was David, he really knows how to get the safari going because he made sure we had a great trip. We took the flight option and landed at the Masai Mara airstrip. We slept at the Sarova Mara and I can say the reception there is satisfying. They have the best meals prepared by professional chefs. The staff there always check up on you to ensure you are comfortable.
We had an awesome time during our game drives as well as at the camp. We saw most of the big 5 animals including a pride of lions, rhinoceros, buffalos, elephants, zebras and a lot of birds.. To top it up we had the opportunity to visit a Masai village where we got to learn about Masai culture.
I highly recommend booking with Safari Update Travels to get this wonderful experience.

Judy   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2022 Reviewed: Aug 19, 2022

Email Judy  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Great service
5/5

Simple & easy booking process. Very responsive to any questions you might have. Picked us up on time at our preferred pick up spot & gave us the best driver/tour guide. I highly recommend!!

Eric   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2022 Reviewed: Aug 14, 2022

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

Amazing trip with fantastic guide and accommodations
5/5

We had a wonderful time touring Masaai Mara. We loved the lodging at jambo mara and our tour guide Phidel was incredible. We saw so many lions, zebras, giraffes, elephants, and other animals that made our trip 10/10. Would definitely travel with them again.

Eman albustani   –  
Bahrain BH
Visited: August 2022 Reviewed: Aug 4, 2022

Email Eman albustani  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The review below is the personal opinion of Eman albustani and not that of SafariBookings.
Non reliable
1/5

I planned a family trip with my daughter and Kenyan friend to Kenya for first time. I used safari booking to find the right operator.

I selected safari updates based on reviews which was completely misleading.

Silas sounded professional by providing pricing but he did not change the pricing for my Kenyan friend and took 1700 dollars for 3 days trip to masa marai.

Since we were ladies on own, I requested him for reliable car and he mentioned it 4x4 top luxury which was completely the opposite.

The car stopped 3 to 4 times because of the battery. It was full of dirty masks, broken handles and the driver Charles didn't knew how to open the socket switches to charge our mobiles. The car provided was not anywhere close the to the pictures.

I was frustrated by first day and it was too late to change the plan. Then our driver Charles did not know where animals were, he was just roaming around the park following our operator cars.

When I called Silas, he offered us a free trip to masai village as part of the package which Charles did not have clue about.

The only positive thing about this trip was the hotel people at jambo mara in masa marai. I have to mentioned that they went beyond and above to make us feel comfortable which was completely opposite to what Charles and silas provided.

If I had the option I would rate Silas 0, I don't appreciate dishonesty specially when I had planned my trip in July and paid 50%.

I finished my trip yesterday and I called him expressing all of this, he has vanished and never called back.

David Alonso   –  
Philippines PH
Visited: March 2022 Reviewed: Jul 27, 2022

Email David Alonso  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Perfect game drive in the beautiful city!
5/5

We were group of interns in the country and wanted to take sometime off our busy schedule it being a weekend. We contacted Xavier at Safari Update Travels for a quick safari arrangement and that was the best decision we made. We were timely picked up from our guest house to the park. Many vehicles were also in the park enjoying the eye catching scenery of wildlife. We saw a family of 5 lions just walking next to our vehicle, we have never been that close to a wild animal, you could feel the adrenaline rush. There were also buffalos, rhinoceros, giraffes, zebras and ostriches. We also passed near a water body but the hippos were not present. Our driver John was very professional and knowledgeable. I'd also recommend visiting Nairobi National Park to experience the wild. Thank you Safari Update Travels for the best game drive.

Leonardo Gaucho   –  
United Arab Emirates AE
Visited: July 2022 Reviewed: Jul 22, 2022

Email Leonardo Gaucho  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Very professional services!
5/5

This company's staff is kind, caring and well organized. They planned every detail 'special thanks to Linsel'. At the camps, the staff couldn't do any more than they did to make our stay comfortable and ensure that we were safe and happy.
We were lucky to see a lot of animals; a pride of lions, a family of cheetahs, elephants, zebras, many birds and a leopard eating his kill.
Safari Update Travels truly know how to serve their clients.
For an authentic safari experience, I'd suggest booking with Safari Update Travels. The best in town.

Sebastian Raupman   –  
Croatia HR
Visited: April 2022 Reviewed: Jul 22, 2022

Email Sebastian Raupman  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Fantastic Safari Experience!
5/5

I booked a solo trip to Masai mara for a 3-day safari with Safari Update Travels. Silas was very professional in the way he communicated and gave detailed information. He answered all the questions I asked. It was my first time on a safari, I wanted to get every detail.
He booked for me Sopa lodge in Masai Mara. They had very nice rooms and the staff were so accommodating. I went for game drives for three days and words cannot express what an exciting experience it was, from the landscape to wildlife. My driver guide was very knowledgeable. It was such a magical experience where I enjoyed every moment of it. I highly recommend Safari Update Travels for those going on a safari in Kenya. Keep up the excellent work.

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