CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good
It was a very memorable journey. We saw many animals in Masai Mara. PaPa is a very enthusiastic tour guide who taught us a lot about animals and helped us a lot during the journey.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator was excellent. Knowledgeable, kind, and willing to answer any and all questions!
I can’t say enough good things about Rafiki Tembo. From start to finish—booking to the end of the tour—the experience was thoughtful, easy, and personalized, all at a very good price. My friends and I had the BEST day in Lake Manyara seeing all of the wildlife, an enjoyable included lunch in the park, and warm and caring tour guides. Lowassa has really put his heart and soul into this company, and it shows. I would recommend Rafiki Tembo highly to anyone considering a Safari! Don’t miss out. This is a steal.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya Tulia Safari - look no further for your safari hopes and plans
I sought more than a handful of quotes for my safari while in Kenya (Masai Mara, and Lake Nakura), but I was ultimately sold by Kenya Tulia Safari's responsiveness, clear attentiveness to even the minor details in my quote request, and proactive guidance (without my asking). Still, once you pay, you never know if such stellar customer service will remain. They did - and then some. They worked with me every step of the way, and even offered to assist me with a few other items not tied to my safari - and did assist on one of these when I requested. It's so awesome (and settling) to have a constant and responsive contact in a country you're preparing to travel to when communications there can sometimes be not as constant. Faith - who was my "faithful" constant and who worked with me on all the details is amazing. Ndirangu (Peter) was a most knowledgeable tour guide who ensured I saw and experienced everything I had hoped - and more. As important to me, he was extremely conscientious of respecting the animals with his careful driving and ensuring I could get close enough for that "winning" shot, balanced with respecting the needs of the animals for space. I saw many tour guides/trucks not doing this - instead distressing the animals by getting too close to them. They really went the extra mile and they would be my go-to for any future safaris in Kenya. I highly recommend you check with them for your next safari adventure in Kenya if you want to be in responsive, kind, knowledgeable, and careful hands.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Stevo was the best guide we could’ve ever asked for! The sights and the drive felt like a movie!
We had a lot of fun with Sunny Creek! Stevo was a great guide, he showed us the best sights. Even the stay was very comfortable and food was pretty yummy! We also saw an actual kill so what more could’ve we asked for! :)
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It started good but ended poor
Lack of communication is the key word for this company. I tried to get in touch with them many times but nobody responded. Their website disappeared and they stopped offering tours here. Nothing was arranged until I started pushing. After expressing my concerns about all this they put me in touch with their director. I asked for a refund of my deposit on which he replied that it was not possible but a credit note for another safari with them certainly was. If that is what I want after the poor communication.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Extremely unreliable
I have used Kenya Bush Expeditions 3 times and have been let down twice.
My last Safari a week ago, somehow the email between them and me was hacked. I’m not sure if it was an outsider or someone within their organisation but I was told to pay for the tour upfront and when I arrived in Kenya I was told of the scam and advised they had not received payment for the tour.
They were kind enough to arrange something last minute but it was not the same as the original itinerary requested.
The driver arrived late to collect me on the first morning. When we approached our destination, over an hour and a half late, the driver stopped for a 20 minute breakfast. As a wildlife photographer this meant I had lost the whole mornings photo opportunity as the light was too harsh to take any photos in the park.
The driver just chased around the park for the day, he did not spot anything as he was driving too fast. Every time I asked him to stop he would respond, “you see something?” Or “must I stop?” Every time I had to repeat 3 or 4 times. Stop stop stop because he couldn’t follow a simple instruction.
On the second morning I wanted to take advantage of the good light for my photography as I had missed out on day 1. I arranged with him to meet at exactly 06:00 for a quick breakfast and leave at 06:15. Once again he was late. After being late the day before he didn’t have the decency to make sure he woke up on time for the arranged departure time.
Very disappointing, will not use them again.
US
Very Reliable Services
I visited Kenya and I appreciate the Taxi Rental services offered by Cate,I hope to make more contact in the near future
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Johannesburg in 1 day
It was a very interesting and well managed tour. Our guide Tshepo did an excellence job. He kept track of time, gave us plenty and interesting information and drove us safely. In one day we got an insight of Constitution Hill, Apartheid-Museum and Soweto.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience!
The tour started of good when meeting the friendly and enthusiastic drivers. It was clear they really wanted is to have a good time. In addition, they provided us with a lot of cool drinks for the ride. The drive was comfortable, without any bumping into each other or against the car. The park was very green and was by itself enjoyable to drive through. And then the animals came. The giraffes and elephants were in bloom g groups and were the best part. The hippos playing in the water was also definitely very nice. We had a well prepared lunch and at the end we went to a nice viewpoint and a gems and jewelry shop which was a fun addition. We had a great day!
TH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
smooth communication and quick response.
As a solo female traveler, you can generally feel safe in the park, especially on organized tours. My guide, Festus is typically very knowledgeable about the animals.
Amboseli National Park offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and diverse wildlife, highly reco.
