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Marvin   –  
Germany DE
Visited: February 2015 Reviewed: Feb 23, 2015

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

Amazing trip
5/5

Very nice safari, our guide, Simon, was very knowledgeable and knew where to find the animals.

Misato   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Sep 11, 2023

Email Misato  |  35-50 years of age

Unforgettable safari experience!!
5/5


Serene is the best company I believe for travelling to Kenya. Though I requested several tour companies for quotes, Lucy, a tour arranger, was by far the quickest to get back to us and she provided accurate answers to any questions we had. I wanted a homestay at Masai village as an addition to my safari tour. When I consulted Lucy about this, she immediately contacted the agent to see if it was possible and put it into our itinerary, which was a completely different response from other safari companies which simply refused. Thanks to this, we not only went on a normal safari, but also took a walk with Masai people and my children played with Masai children, which was a very irreplaceable time for us.
Linus was a great safari guide and driver. We were able to travel with peace of mind because Linus was always with us from the airport to the safari. Linus has been a safari guide for over 20 years, and we often saw that he was admired by other safari guides during the tour. It seemed timing is important to see rare animals, we were impressed Linus was able to take us to exactly where the animals were based on his years of experience. My little son came down with a high fever during the trip, Linus was worried and bought us medicine, which was a big help. Also, we forgot my camera lens at the last sightseeing spot, but while we were on our way to the airport and didn't have much time, he worked with company staff and staff at the sightseeing spot to deliver the lens to the safari van. Really appreciated.
There are various things if I write it down in detail, but the Kenya trip was very rich and deep to us. If anyone is travelling to Kenya, I definitely would recommend Serene.

Sara   –  
Belgium BE
Visited: February 2020 Reviewed: Apr 10, 2020

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

Up to my expectations
5/5

Housing was very nice and food was good. The organisation of the Safari was very well done. The service was good, we lacked of nothing and the communication with the organizers was good so we were aware of everything. We had Simon as driver and I recommend him a lot ! He was doing his best for us to see animals as close as possible and to make us the most enjoyed. We had a lot of fun with him. He a good driver even when we was stuck in the mug !

Dan K.   –  
Canada CA
Visited: December 2019 Reviewed: Feb 11, 2020

Email Dan K.  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Outstanding and worry-free Kenyan safari!
5/5

Around a year ago we planned a ten-day trip from Canada to Kenya for the Christmas holidays. We hoped to spend some time relaxing on a beach as well as visiting a couple of national parks. Lucy collaborated with us to put together a ambitious itinerary which fulfilled all of our objectives, despite our time constraints and distance.

The overland drives across the Rift Valley from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru, then along the Mau Escarpment to Masai Mara were fascinating, with some amazing views. Covering that distance on the ground gave us an appreciation for the diversity of Kenya's geography and people. Kenyans drive on the opposite side of the road than what we are used to and the roads can be challenging, so we were grateful to have friendly and professional drivers to safely and efficiently transfer us from place to place.

The lodges that Lucy booked for us were outstanding – spacious, comfortable and well appointed – and the staff were warm, calm and solicitous without being overbearing. Being greeted with a refreshing warm washcloth on a tray everywhere was delightful! The game drives were fantastic, and the incredible guides helped us see over 30 different species of African wildlife. These professional naturalists helped us appreciate not only the animals’ beauty but their complex social interactions as well.

Lucy also arranged a quick turboprop flight from an airstrip just outside of our lodge in Masai Mara to Ukunda Airport in Diani Beach, enabling us to spend a restful couple of days at a resort on the Indian Ocean, complete with beautiful white sand beaches and ocean swimming. We concluded our visit with a full day in Nairobi with a car and driver, and visits to a number of local attractions, including the Giraffe Center and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to visit baby elephants.

We were well taken care of from our arrival in Nairobi onwards. The overall trip, while ambitious, was worry-free for us. We've already started thinking about plans for another visit and are very happy to have worked with Lucy and her team for a unique and unforgettable Christmas trip!

MA ZHILING   –  
China CN
Visited: December 2019 Reviewed: Dec 29, 2019

Email MA ZHILING  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

It too good to be true
5/5

It was a perfect trip. Thank Serene East Africa Safaris for its integrity and meticulous arrangements.Special thanks to Lucy and Linus .Most people in China travel to Africa will not choose "www.SafariBookings ",because of poor English and too much worry .We're also trying for the first time .We sent our trip to more than a dozen local agencies.we choose Serene East Africa Safari company,Because it's cheap And vehicles use land cruisers .But because it's Christmas, 70% of the money is paid in advance ,And by electronic wire-transfer.This is not used to Chinese people ,After all, it's the first time we've been Cooperation with a completely new company. But Lucy always responds to her emails quickly,We believe in the sincerity of the company.
Our flight is so early ,But when we get out of the airport, Lucy is already waiting.We were moved and all concerns are gone .Guide and driver Linus is funny and sincere.Our English is very poor,Along the way Linus patiently explained animals and local culture to us.Laughter accompanied the journey.The whole trip was well planned.The hotel is nice and clean,All meals are carefully arranged,The vehicle is also our favorite "Land cruiser".We have a long journey,There are 12 days. From Kenya to Tanzania, back to Kenya, but all the connections were perfect.There are no fees other than visas and tips in the whole trip .Everything was so much better than we thought.It was the most memorable trip of our lives.Thanks again Serene East Africa Safari for making the trip perfect.

Diego e Laura   –  
Italy IT
Visited: July 2019 Reviewed: Aug 20, 2019

Email Diego e Laura  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Enjoyment, pampering and satisfaction!
5/5

We are very satisfied and happy with our honeymoon.
The agency “Serene East Africa Safaris”, in the person of Lucy especially, has turned out to be a serious, professional and above all careful agency and ready to satisfy our needs and expectations. Lucy organized an exclusive and detailed honeymoon, leaving nothing to chance.
We spent 15 days in Kenya doing three safaris and staying in different lodges, where both the rooms and bathrooms were functional and clean; the service and staff are friendly and welcoming, the food is good and plentiful.
Our guide/driver, Linus, who accompanied us during the safaris by a private minivan reserved just for us is a brilliant person, protective, attentive, safely adventurous. In addition to providing us with various information about animals and plants that populate the savannah, it really wanted us to have an experience in Africa to be unforgettable and succeeded! Bravo Linus!
We spent the last few days at the Diani Sea Resort where the staff was attentive and willing to accommodate our requests and always kind; the room, the restaurants, the pool and the food really excellent and excellent enough to feel pampered and relaxed at all times.
We highly recommend the agency “Serene East Africa Safaris” to organize your trip in kenya and not only and Thanks again to Lucy and Linus!
An indescribable honeymoon!

Park C.H.   –  
South Korea KR
Visited: August 2019 Reviewed: Aug 2, 2019

Email Park C.H.

You can see the best view all over the world
5/5

All things gonna perfect.
the tour guide simon was really kindful and he told us a lot of information about animals so it was awesome.
If you join this safari tour, you could see beautiful view you cant everywhere.
And if you decide to participate safari
U must find out simon's number kkkkk
And if you have a plan to go Kenya, you must join this tour and even you dont have a plan, U should buy a ticket for Kenya^^

Pedro and Daniela   –  
Portugal PT
Visited: September 2018 Reviewed: Sep 16, 2018

Email Pedro and Daniela  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Fantastic Experience
5/5

Hello,
Me and my girlfriend searched the web for a reliable safari company in Kenya. The serene east africa safaris is just that.
I sent an email with what we wanted and Lucy quickly answered all our doubts and organized a travel plan within our preferences and availability.
From the arrival to the airport where Lucy herself came to greet us until the departure, we felt that they were always concern to provide us an unforgettable experience of supreme quality.
The trip surpassed our expectations.
Our guides, Robert (hope you're already better) and Linus were amazing. They speak very good English. And always very explanatory about the fauna and flora we found, and also the customs and traditions of the places we visited.
It was a very hospitable country.
The lodgings and meals were great.
I would wholeheartedly recommend anyone who wants to have a unique experience to book with Serene East Africa Safaris.

Pedro and Daniela

Daniela   –  
Portugal PT
Visited: September 2018 Reviewed: Sep 15, 2018

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

wonderful experience!!!
5/5

Lucy and her team are extremely professional and attentive! security is constant. the guides explain curiosities about the animals and the parla! the hotels were wonderful! Thank you to our guides: robert and linus! an experience to be repeated briefly

Jerry   –  
United States US
Visited: April 2018 Reviewed: May 4, 2018

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

Wonderful experience
5/5

We just got back from a 4 day safari tour covering Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. Peter was able to customize the tour according to our preference and schedule, and answered all our questions in a timely manor. Our driver/guide Danson was knowledgeable and experienced. He was prompt and always kept the vehicle clean. We have seen a lot more wild animals than we had expected to see on our tour. This is truly a once in a life time experience for us and we are glad that everything went well. Thanks to Serene Safaris we had a wonderful experience we'll never forget.

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