AMS Directors and Tour Guides
Amazing Memories Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- ASTA, KATO, AMREF & Eco Tourism
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $130 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Xiaowen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended!
My family (me, my husband, and our 5-year-old) booked a 13-day safari trip. The communication with Anne was very smooth. We had Eluid as our guide in Kenya and Mike from Migada Adventures as our guide in Tanzania. Both of them were extremely professional, experienced, knowledgeable, and helpful.
We visited Masai Mara and Amboseli in Kenya, and Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire in Tanzania, and were able to see over thirty species of mammals and over one hundred species of birds. Also, we took pictures and videos of wildebeests migrating, lions mating, elephants with babies, etc,...
Anne helped us arrange a night safari in Lake Manyara, which was also awesome. We were able to see some bushbabies and genets there.
This trip is truly AMAZING MEMORY for my family!
SA
Email Yaldram Pervez | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was more than we expected, and an overall excellent experience, that i will recommend to everyone
It proved to be a great experience. We had excellent sightings through out the trip. The tour guide, Peter, was not only an extremely friendly person but was a very seasoned and knowledgeable guide. And was able to take us to the right spots for these sightings. Our camps were best in class with the available amenities made our stay extremely luxurious.
Email Kash | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great communication and a well organised safari operator
Amazing Memories Safaris were very organised and always communicated promptly. The initial planning of the safari revealed good knowledge of the safari options and answered all of my questions. Everything from transport, hotel and food organisation and the actual safari tours were great. We managed to see so many animals during our visit to Amboseli park, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara national parks. All three parks had their own beauty and were worth visiting. The kids said it was their best holiday ever! I would certainly recommend booking with Amazing Memories Safaris
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Email Hai | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
perfect trip impeccable
Helped us make travel plans and change hotels according to our needs a few weeks before departure Everything was arranged perfectly and nothing could be faulted. Our driver and tour guide told us a lot about animals along the way and introduced Kenya. Thank you amazing memories.
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Email Mamta | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fabulous family holiday July 23
Our family took a safari trip to Kenya and Tanzania in July 2023. Amazing Memories organised every step of the journey providing kind, professional and friendly staff. We would definitely recommend them again.
Email Karen Grice | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Memories Safaris certainly lived up to their name!
We decided to use a local Kenyan company and we’re so glad we did! Communication with Anne and her team was excellent. We chose the Kenyan and Tanzanian tour with Zanzibar extension which was fantastic! Our guides Daniel and Mike were knowledgeable, great drivers and good fun! Accommodation was great as were the amazing things we saw, which surpassed what we imagined… a leopard eating a gazelle up a tree, elephants mating, cheetahs stalking, lionesses resting up a tree, cute baby elephants, giraffes, monkeys galore, some great sunsets….and the list goes on. I would highly recommend using this company! If you are thinking of going, just do it!
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Email Keith and Cindy G | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you for an Amazing Memory in Kenya and Tanzania!
Hi Anne… We are home safe and recovering from jet lag… But wanted to let you know that we had an absolutely amazing safari!
Everything you planned from us was just perfect… We love the Maasai Mara, we loved the Serengeti, we love the crater, and we loved Amboseli! Each place had their own special, personality and charm.
We love love loved our guides, Musa and Moses, especially Musa!
The accommodations were awesome… we fell in love with the staff at each place… each had their own unique personality. Our favorite was the beautiful, beautiful, kudu safari lodge… We felt like we were in heaven!
As far as animals… we saw over 60 lions, and hundreds of elephants, zebras, baboons, giraffes, hippos, and buffaloes! Our guides worked hard to make sure we saw the Big 5! What a thrill!
Thank you from the bottom of very full hearts… We definitely had a life-changing experience and fell in love with your beautiful country.❤️
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Email Linda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Memories Safari was an incredible company to work with to plan our trip to Kenya.
I began planning a trip to Kenya in June 2022 after considering several African countries to visit. Probably my primary reason for choosing Kenya was based on numerous postings by other travelers and their assessment that Kenya has one of the best tourist infrastructures on the continent. As this was our first trip to Africa that was very important to us.
After making the decision to visit Kenya, I did my due diligence in choosing a tour operator to help make our travel arrangements (two of us). Based on several postings I chose the company, Amazing Memories Safaris. I emailed the company with my desired itinerary. Probably within 24 hours (maybe it was 48) I received an email response from Anne. She answered all of my questions and a few days later sent information about costs and other information (hotel suggestions, other options). After a few weeks an agreement was reached regarding a day-to-day itinerary for the entire trip.
I knew I wanted to include a safari but did not want it to be the majority of the trip. I ended up with the following itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive to Nairobi (late at night)
Day 2: Nairobi-David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Center, lunch in Nairobi
Day 3: Leave to Lake Nakuru
Day 4 & 5: Maasai Mara
Day 6: Back to Nairobi
Day 7: Train to Mombasa
Day 8 & 9: Mombasa
Day 10, 11, 12: Lamu
Day 13: Back to Nairobi
Day 14: Last minute shopping & lunch in Nairobi
Day 15: Fly back home
Our trip was such an incredible experience and I know Amazing Memories Safari Company made it even more special. First, Anne was great at keeping in touch. Sometimes I just needed to confirm a detail with her and at other times there were some minor changes (flights, hotels, etc.). For example, approximately one or two weeks out Anne contacted me about changing hotels for the Maasai Mara portion of the trip based on feedback from other travelers. I trusted her judgement and the change turned out to be wonderful. Second, Anne was very clear about what I needed to do and what she could arrange. As I wanted to travel to Mombasa and Lamu, she was able to secure train tickets for us, but I was to make the arrangements for internal flights (Mombasa to Lamu and Lamu back to Nairobi). There were no surprises and almost everything went super smooth. Finally, I would add Anne partnered us with some great drivers. On day 1 of our trip around Nairobi we were driven by Joseph. Joseph was so kind, very personable and was able to help us find a new electric converter as our old converter did not work. I asked Joseph if he would be the person to take us out on the 4-day safari, but he explained he is the Nairobi guy – there is a different driver for safaris known as the bush guy. I was a little disappointed as we had connected with Joseph and he was so knowledgeable about Nairobi but my concerns were unfounded. We met Francis the next day. We would be spending the next 4 days with Francis. Francis is the guy you want to take you on a safari. He shares so much knowledge about the animals and he literally knows everyone. After a day or so I could see why Francis is so popular with other drivers, park rangers and others on the route. He (like Joseph) is such a likeable person and made the safari drives so memorable. Our very last day in Nairobi our driver’s name was Eshphan. Eshphan made sure we did everything we needed to do on our last day. Most of our day was acquiring last minute gifts and having our last meal in Nairobi. If he did not where to purchase an item he connected with his contacts and took us to the appropriate venue. He also did some incredible driving on the way to the airport. Traffic is chaotic in Nairobi and I was getting nervous as there was a point when we were in gridlock. We made it to the airport in fine time and I appreciated his driving skills.
Arriving in Mombasa and subsequently traveling to Lamu we made our own arrangements for tours, but Anne made the hotel reservations. I could have made the reservations on my own but Anne was able to get the rooms at a slight discount, which helped the budget.
Overall, I would give Amazing Memories Safari an exceeds expectations rating. All of the individuals who we worked with Joseph, Francis, Eshphan and our main contact Anne were outstanding. We will never forget our trip and hope to return in our future. If you are considering a trip to Kenya I would urge you to use this company – they are the best!
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Email Rudy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Memories Safaris made our trip unforgetable and worth every minute, every dollar!
Already at 1st contact with Amazing Memories Safaris (AMS) - for our group of six (all 65+) - It felt good...The so many positive reviews on Tripadvisor could not lie.
And Anne and team are indeed always willing to work out a tailor-made program, regardless of the many questions and changes that preceded it… It turned out to be a 14 days safari: Kenya (Masai Mara 3n. + 2n Amboseli) & Tanzania (Serengeti 3n, Ngorongoro/Lake Manyara 2n, Kutoka 1n)-.
Transport to and from the airport, and with overnight stays in Nairobi, on arrival, but also before the return flight. (! Royal Tulip Canaan****)
1st part of the trip with driver/guide James and it was immediately noticeable that he was going to teach us a lot. His knowledge and experience with 'wildlife' added value and it was especially striking that he did not make atypical rounds in Masai Mara NP to look for game. We often felt like being alone in the vast game park… The close encounters with lions, cheta's, leopard, to name a few, they remain etched on the retina...
Toilet visits? In case of emergency, a suitable bush/place is sought… There are also 'washrooms' at places, known by drivers and where they give time to stretch the legs…Sometimes there is possibility to have the lunch package there too.
Masai Mara Simba Lodge was our dream location; on the Mara River.
Most of our trip was through Tanzania. Orher jeep, new driver (Santos). This substitution took place in the neutral zone between the two countries.
Serengeti was going to be the highlight of our Safari!
Serengeti NP has enchanted us, because of the atmosphere, its wide plains, its abundance of animals, the experience in itself.
Here you will be silent with intense happiness! And when a scenario emerges in which hundreds of thousands of animals gather to migrate, it is difficult to realize how unique it is to be able to experience this. Seeing the phenomenon of migration, in a documentary so many years ago, was the reason to come here… And there you are…
Impressive how Wildebeests,zebras, gazelles…move through the area in large numbers, looking for grass and water. Santos had promised us from the very beginning that we would experience 'it'!
He was also able to fascinate us: with his knowledge and trained eye, partly due to years of experience. And did he take care of us!
Considering our age, he suggested to adjust the program, especially departures. Always being extremely concerned.
Here too, everything was done for the well-being of the customer and we could absolutely appreciate this.
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is impressive; and felt home for 3 nights. (One has to ask assistance for movements in the dark…)
Ngorongoro Conservancy, with its unique crater, is in itself a special experience and being able to view wildlife there is a dream …
The view from Ngorongoro Serena Lodge is breathtaking…
Lake Manyara Serena
Lodge and the small but oh so surprising Kutoka Lodge - near Arusha - offered us a few days of rest and relaxation before getting back to Kenya…
Changing jeep & driver/guide.
Peter had the thankless task of still being able to impress us, after what we had already experienced.
But Amboseli is unique because of the fact that you will find the largest herds of elephants in the world, in relation to the size of the park.
We could admire large groups with little ones by sunset! And to our surprise there were still flamencos. No doubt this was a nice conclusion to an unforgettable safari trip.
Thanks Anne, Amazing Memories Safaris , guides & all people who had part in giving us a trip of a lifetime!!!
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Email Philip | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Memories Safaris :-)
Our first visit to Kenya was truely amazing!
We had the perfect trip organizied for us - from the very first contact up until our departure back to Germany. Many thanks to Nairobi.
Our favourite destinations for game drives were Samburu and Amboseli followed by Maasai Mara, Ol Pejeta and Tsavo.
Sweetwaters Serena Camp and Kibo Safari Camp were outstanding accommodations.
Specail thanks to our awesome driver guide who would do everything to make our trip an extraordinary experience that will stay in our memories forever.
There is so much to learn from him and it was a pleasure to spend so much time with him. He is an excellent driver and is also resprectful with the nature and stays on the trails unlinke some other driver guides that will leave the trails to bring the tourists extremely close to the animals.
The driver guides are very well connected. So you will definitevly see all the animals!