HK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Enjoy to see the Kenya big five but the traffic and 4x4 car are terrible lack of routine maintenance
The driver and staff are good in English, the tour can fullfil my seeing big five expectation
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Colorful people, sights & sounds of wildlife on the African savannah & grassland is unforgettable!
I feel I was fortunate to correspond with Patrick from A&B Tours, unfortunately we never did meet. I let him know our needs and wants. We were three friends/colleagues hoping to experience an unforgettable African adventure. Two of us had never been to Africa before, I was one. Patrick was always quick to reply with encouragement and positive comments trying hard to fulfill the many places we hoped to encounter and experience with our senses. We achieved that. The accommodations were varied, priced right, the food was great and friendly people greeted us at the various Safari stops. Sometimes they went 'above and beyond'. Patrick did a great job giving us a wide variety of experiences which is what we wanted. We loved the many adventures but sometimes I wished we could stay a bit longer like experiencing the tea growing operation or taking a tour of the flower/horticulture center in another city. We never felt fear and trepidation, always safe, even though Africa was going through a national election and we kept abreast of news from the last election. There was never a day without smiles and our guide Moses was great. I thought perhaps we may have bit off a little much in the long travelling days at times. Some drives were very long. We couldn't stop much enroute in order to make it to our next destination sometimes. I know we covered a lot of ground travelling across Kenya like we did in less than 2 weeks & sometimes the unexpected must be considered. So Simon had to hurry the drive on the longer trekking days. But on safari site seeing days he was as excited as we were and very knowledgeable about the animal or bird species and life slowed down.......We loved it. The food and various lodgings took great care of us. We enjoyed the service and people everywhere we stayed. Sometimes they surprised us like with the wonderful 'Bush Dinner'. We looked forward to the prospects of new adventures each day. I've said this before 'The young, the old, the weak, and the bold' all intrigued us. I could have hung out on the savannah in the jeep under the stars only to wake early with the animals and watch them play, prey, watch or chase the day away. The flora and fauna, the watering holes and approaching animals, the rivers, the birds, the mammals, the old and the young, large and small, were all unforgettable. I will remember them forever. My camera was never far away. I love reviewing the images. The trip takes me to a magical time and place I shall not forget. I've written to Patrick to say how much we enjoyed our trip as well. Thank you A&B Tours! I've recommended you already. If I find a new kind of malaria pill (because I was rather ill on this one, not all the time though), perhaps I can return one day.
Thank you to all who helped make this such an amazing adventure. Hope to see the Great Migration as animals jump into the river next time. That didn't happen unfortunately but we did see multitudes of wildebeest, zebras and grassland animals bound on their lengthy annual journey. How wonderful! Best!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had the most phenominal safari experience with Benson Tours.
We found Benson Tours online. He was very quick to respond to all email. Our luggage didn't arrive from Nairobi (we were coming after touring in South Africa) but Benson himself was extremely helpful. He arranged one of his drivers to go to the airport the very same evening to pickup our bags. All communications with the airline and airport staff was done by Benson. It was a great relief!
Benson put together a great eight day itinerary for us. Our guide/driver, Mr. Goodluck is very knowledgeable and spoke English well. He was very accommodating and answered all of our questions about the country and its animals. Accommodation in all places were superb except for Arusha. There was a mix-up but Benson rectified it by paying for our lunch and dinner on the day of our arrival. All in all the safari was beyond our expectations.
We highly recommend Benson Tours!
Nature untamed and in all its glory
We stayed at the Kruger Park Lodge Golf Club and the accommodation and service was excellent. Its close proximity to the Kruger National Park meant we could take several days to explore its fantastic scenery and magnificent wildlife. We did several day trips by ourselves and then opted for a guided tour. The guide picked us up early in the morning and we started yet another adventure. The guides are brilliant and often talk to each other to find out where the best animals are able to be found. Fantastic and well worth the cost. We even managed to see the big 5. Amazing and would love to go again
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve by jamescastle
It rained during the game drive, so I could not ascertain if there were any birds worth seeing. Despite the rain, we still managed to find lions, warthogs,vervet monkeys, chacma baboon, Cape Buffalo, white rhinos, giraffes, kudu and implala galore.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Check off the Big 5 bucketlist
I took part in a long game drive from morning to afternoon and then two shorter game drives in the morning and then the afternoon. The park is expansive. In January, the landscape is green but you can still spot the wildlife. Ample impala sightings everywhere! The prize of the long day was a leopard sighting. The roads are well paved and comfortable. You never seem too far away from amenities even though the park is so expansive. Other rare sightings included African wild dogs. A great experience!
RU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari tour
Our 7-day safari tour with driver Вenado, organised by Kennedy, was fantastic, especially the leopard hunting in Masai Mara.
The safari tour is very well organised from picking up all the way until the departure at the airport (both flights were at night). Our Benadou guide told us many interesting things about Kenya's nature, history and economy, helped us to see the wildlife, looking out for various animals.
However, the living conditions in the camp did not match the description and were very poor: there was no hot water, bed linen was used by someone else, towels were very dirty. We suggest to pay for a more expensive tour, and have a wonderful vacation.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wildlife Lover's Dream.
I loved our Safaris. Our guide was great. Our budget tent accommodations were okay. You can't be a picky eater if you're going to stay full while in Kenya. We were offered a lot of beans and rice and vegetables. We saw the big five in our first day. I have to admit that the drive to and from Safaris where eye-opening experiences. The traffic is horrible and there is a lot of poverty to be seen. I wasn't prepared for that. We did have some rain while we are there. But for the most part it was dry and dusty. I've been called a bit of a whiner for not being ready for some of these conditions. It is truly something you need to consider before you go. But in the end, the Safari experience will be worth it.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
In the nature
The wildlife and landscape is great and beyond my expectation. Felt like staying more there and didn't feel like coming out from there.
US
Met many Kenya people who are not honest, always try to swindle money out of visitors
1.Wildlife is great.
2.No smog control on vehicles, therefore, air pollution is serious especially in big cities.
3. Met many Kenya people (people on street, Guide/ Driver, Park security) who are not honest, always try to fool you and swindle money or taking advantage of visitors. (Some women asked me to take ONE picture for them, then asked for US$20. Tour Guide said he has no money to buy me food/water after I had paid meals/water/tour to the tour company. Security at Masai Mara asked a tip of US$ 50 for a 5 minutes walk. etc.)--I have travelled many places around the world, and I have never met so many greedy people in one place!