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Sydney   –  
Australia AU
Visited: October 2024 Reviewed: Dec 3, 2024

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

Amazing experience made safe and simple
5/5

Loyce and Pounds East Africa take such good care of their clients. We felt safe the whole journey through to the Massai Mara and in the park. I could not recommend them enough.
The cars they used were so comfortable, anmazong and made viewing the animals so easy. George the driver is so knowledgeable and amazing at his job. He went above and beyond to make the most of our safari and there was so question he didn’t answer.
Loyce takes luxury safari the extra mile and makes sure each and every customer is satisfied and caters to each different experience.
Travelling can always be a worry but I felt so safe and can’t wait to come back and do it all over again. It was worth every second.

Kat   –  
Australia AU
Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: Feb 12, 2025

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

Amazing safari experience each time
5/5

Pounds East Africa Safaris offer amazing safari experiences. I have just finished my third safari with them and Loyce always looks after all of the details so you can just sit back and enjoy the wildlife. Pounds East Africa Safaris have great relationships with accommodation and food venues to ensure you are comfortable and have knowledgeable guides to show you wildlife. We just saw so many lion, lion cubs, zebras, hyenas, elephants including baby elephants and so much more. Even though I have been on three tours now I am excited to come back again and would absolutely go through Pounds East African Safaris again. I highly recommend them to all of my friends.

Lilli   –  
Australia AU
Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: Feb 13, 2025

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

Loyce was fun, engaging, caring and looked after every aspect and ensured a great safari.
5/5

Such an amazing Safari experience. It was my second time going on Safari with pounds east Africa and again it was more than I could have asked for.
Communication with Loyce was timely.
All aspects from hotel pickup and transfer to the Masai accomodation to ensuring allergy safe food were thought of.
The 4x4 safari cars were very spacious and comfy.
The guides listened to the radios and made sure to get us up as close as possible to many animals including elephants and lions.
All meals were delicious and all allergies were catered for well.
This safari is definitely great value for money and I highly reccomend.
I will definitely be booking through Loyce in the future.

Sue   –  
Australia AU
Visited: April 2025 Reviewed: Apr 28, 2025

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

Outstanding service and knowledge
5/5

I went on a short group safari to the Mara with Loyce and George of Pounds.
Georges’ knowledge of the animals, and particularly birds- is outstanding.
Loyce is the ultimate hostess, checking all needs are taken care of.
The accommodation is very comfortable, and the food is superb.
I highly recommend Pounds to travel with, and look forward to joining them again.
My short safari was to be followed by another, read further.

Loyce went out of her way to arrange another safari for me at the last minute, I am so grateful for her expertise.
I had booked a separate, 6 day safari with a different company I trusted (that I have travelled with numerous times) which had suddenly gained a very bad reputation for non-delivery of services already paid for by clients, with clients becoming basically stranded. (I will review that company separately)
Loyce spent some time booking a similar itinerary, and had me on the way next day, with George driving.
Two parks, two nights each, Samburu and Ol Pajeta, and the last day in Nairobi National Park, which always surprises me with it's abundance and variety of animals and birds, and size.
Samburu was awesome, as was Ol Pajeta, with a visit to Najin and Fatu, the last two (female) Northern White Rhinos on Earth, and my reason for revisiting Ol Pajeta, very precious creatures.
I am so grateful to Loyce and George for making my trip so memorable and being so adaptable at short notice.
Thank-you Pounds.

Lilia, Thomas and Leo   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: March 2025 Reviewed: May 7, 2025

Email Lilia, Thomas and Leo  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Our Amazing 5-Day Safari with a Toddler!
5/5

We just got back from the most incredible 5-day safari — and I’m so happy we went for it! This wasn’t our first safari, but it was our first time joining a group tour and our first with a toddler (we’d always done private safaris before, without kids). I have to say, it exceeded all our expectations!

Loyce was an absolute lifesaver. She organized this last-minute trip for us with our 2.5-year-old, was super responsive, and even offered to personally pick us up and have lunch together to make sure we wouldn’t miss our flight to the coast — such amazing service!

We booked a budget group tour, and honestly, I wasn’t sure how it would feel compared to private safaris — but the driver and the group were so friendly and welcoming, they made the whole experience even more fun. The accommodations were way better than we expected, and the local food was so delicious.

The Masai Mara was pure magic. We saw all the Big Five — lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and even a rhino (though the rhino was a bit far away in Nakuru, but still counted!).

If you’re thinking about a safari with young kids, I highly recommend Pounds East Africa Safaris — they made everything smooth and fun, even with a toddler. My only tip for families: maybe focus just on the Masai Mara, because adding other parks like Nakuru and Naivasha means long, bumpy drives that can be a bit much for little ones.

Noemi   –  
Spain ES
Visited: December 2024 Reviewed: May 12, 2025

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

Outstanding 😍
5/5

This has been the best safari ever. I joined an incredible group coming from all over the world. We all became friends 😊
Moses is the best guide ever! Our trip was extremely fascinating as we saw all the big fives, it's gorgeous to experience the sunrise in the savannah!
Accommodation was also perfect, in the middle of Masai Mara!
I would definitely recommend, suitable to anyone and any need.
I personally traveled solo and enjoyed every bits.
Big shout out to Loyce 🥰 she is truly precious!

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