Thank you for the incredible memories
Agnes and Benson were excellent at responding to all our queries from initial contact, exploring safari options through to the final reservations. They communicated expectations clearly and exceeded if not met them. Accommodations, transfers between destinations and of course - the raison d’etre of the journey - game viewing and guiding were excellent. From Day 1 in a well-equipped vehicle, including refrigerated drinks and WiFi (so much for our deliberate effort to disconnect…LOL).
James M. our superhuman, eagle-eye ambassador-guide exceeded all worldly expectations, navigating Kenyan traffic conditions, punctual, and ever-cheerful. James is proud to be Kenyan, sharing his knowledge about its regions and cultures. He is a model leader for all guides bringing us as close as reasonably possible to rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs and a leopard with a mind to preservation for future generations of both game and tourists. He worked hard to seek the best possible game-viewing and photograph opportunities possible. His philosophy of “Take nothing and leave only your footsteps” remains true for all natural wonders on this planet. Where the ground turned soft, James displayed awesome judgement and mad technical 4WD skills keeping us safe. Where road conditions proved challenging James worked with other guides and us to ensure safety for all. The sundowners under a Balanite tree in the Mara was a spirit-lifting experience and the views of animals, Uhuru and Mawenzi from Noomotio were breathtaking.
Overall we are glad for opting for road travel between destinations as it offered an opportunity to experience the country and people, granted in a very filtered fashion – but certainly better than air travel. We could not have hoped for a better Safari Company and guide than Classic Explorers and James, respectively.