Reviews
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Email Satheesan Balan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Satisfactory
The quality of the tour and game drive experience really depends on the guide assigned. Our guide, Samuel Kariuki (Sammy), was experienced and knowledgeable, and we felt safe with his driving throughout the trip. However, our experience at Masai Mara was a bit disappointing. Despite spending hours driving through the park, we only saw 3 of the Big 5 animals, and much of the time felt like we were aimlessly driving without any animal sightings. Most other guides returned to the lodge for lunch, but Sammy opted for a bush lunch, which unfortunately didn’t add much to the experience given the lack of sightings afterward.
Additionally, for the Lake Naivasha tour, we were taken early in the morning when it was cold and foggy, which wasn’t ideal for sightseeing. A previous day afternoon would have offered better views and weather. While Sammy’s driving and professionalism were good, we felt the planning and timing of some parts of the tour could have been better thought out to improve the overall experience.
