CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Michelle Astbury arranges African trips of a lifetime!
Five stars. A once in a lifetime trip
I traveled solo for about 24 days through Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa on an itinerary Michelle put together for me. I stayed at Kwando Kwara in the Okavango Delta, and Kwando Lagoon Camp, and at Chobe Game Lodge in Botswana. After that came Ilala Lodge in Victoria Falls, then Cape Town, and I finished at Mala Mala in Kruger.
I saw a great deal of wildlife along the way. Every transfer and flight ran on time and exactly as planned, across three countries, and I never had to chase anything. The lodges were a great choice in each region, and the staff treated me very well throughout.
The itinerary was planned with real care, and it was clear Michelle knows these places well. It was the best trip I have taken, and I would not hesitate to book with her again or recommend her to anyone planning a safari.
MY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari & Vegetarian-Friendly!
Fantastic 4-day safari with Papa Johns! Excellent game viewing in Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha. Papa Johns was friendly, attentive, and handled all of our vegetarian dining preferences perfectly!
EE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari!
Maurine was exceptionally helpful and responsive throughout the planning process, offering great advice on what was logistically realistic for our itinerary. We were very happy with our chosen route through Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and the Masai Mara.
Our guide, Ronnie, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable, passionate about his job, and fun to be around. His ability to predict animal behavior allowed us to witness some truly incredible wildlife moments. Thanks to his dedication, we even spotted a rare rhino in the Masai Mara and saw leopards twice in just two days.
Overall, the trip exceeded all of our expectations, and we highly recommend booking with Beyond the Plains!
EE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
An absolutely unforgettable safari! From the start, the team went above and beyond to tailor our itinerary to exactly what we wanted.
Our guide, Ronnie, really made it perfect. He's a safe, skilled driver with a deep knowledge of the parks and their wildlife. He had a great instinct for where the animals would be, and always seemed to find the perfect spot for the best photos.
We did a five day safari and saw everything on our wish list and so much more. We can't recommend them highly enough, and if you can, ask for Ronnie!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience, best Guide
We did a 5 Days/6 Nights Safari to Maasai Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli. The booking via WhatsApp was convenient and our wishes and request were taken into Account. Our Guide Sammy was always very helpful, friendly und was making sure we are having the best time. Thank you Sammy.
The Land Cruiser was comfortable und we had a good view to spot the wildlife. We even got a surprise regarding our Honeymoon which was very nice.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide Raymond is so so so nice and professional
What a great trip! We almost spot all the cute animals such as big five and ugly five. And Peter who contactus on WeChat is so patient with all the questions. Our guide Raymond is so professional and guide us to spot lions and cheetah!! The best trip i have had!
KR
An Experience That Took Our Breath Away
Over the course of three days, we explored Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, and had a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
We were fortunate enough to witness all of the Big Five (lions, rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, and elephants), along with countless other animals, with our very own eyes. It made our honeymoon absolutely perfect.
There is a Korean saying, “Seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times.” It means that no matter how much you hear about something, nothing compares to experiencing it for yourself.
That saying perfectly describes how we felt. The overwhelming emotions we experienced in the wild were something that no photo, video, or story online could ever truly capture.
We are incredibly grateful to Kelvin, who was so kind, attentive, and accommodating from our very first inquiry until well after we arrived in Tanzania.
And a very special thank you to Calvin, who safely guided us throughout our three-day safari. From his careful driving to his knowledge of the animals and fascinating explanations of Tanzania’s history and culture, he made our entire journey even more meaningful.
We don’t know how long it will take, but one thing is certain: we will return to this incredible place at least once more in our lifetime. And of course, we hope to experience it all again with Kelvin and Calvin.
We already miss them so much, and we find ourselves longing for those precious three days.
Until we meet again someday, our friends! :)
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari with friends!
To start the communication with Silas was outstanding. And we sent him ALOT of emails. He did everything we asked for. We asked for open jeeps while in the parks which cost extra, we only received it once, after we returned home we received our refund quickly. And it wasn't a big deal in the end having the jeeps with windows that open and the top opens. Every lodge, hotel, camp we stayed were fantastic. Drivers were great they went out of their way to show us all the big 5 and more. Lunch out in the parks was fun. We also included Uganda for the gorillas and that went off with out a hitch and rewarding. Nothing to do with this company BUT the hike to see the gorillas STEEP and rewarding.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible safari with an amazing guide and unforgettable wildlife
We had the most amazing experience with Estleon Adventures! Our safari at Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara was absolutely unforgettable. We were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five, along with so many other incredible animals. Every game drive was exciting, and our guide was absolutely fantastic! George was knowledgeable, passionate, and made the whole experience even more special.
We would also like to give a special thank you to Esther, who was our main point of contact before the safari. She was always incredibly quick to respond to our messages, answered our questions, and made us feel reassured and well taken care of throughout the planning process. Her communication was excellent and made everything so much easier.
We also really appreciated the thoughtful touches along the way. At our first accommodation, we arrived to find our room beautifully decorated with rose petals and a “Happy Honeymoon” message. It was such a lovely surprise and made us feel extra special!
Everything came together to make this trip truly memorable. From the excellent communication before the safari to our amazing guide, the incredible wildlife, and the thoughtful honeymoon surprises, we couldn't have asked for a better experience.
We are so grateful to the whole Estleon Adventures team, especially George and Esther, for making our honeymoon so special. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari in Kenya!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great! Fully contactable and very responsive.
Excellent value. Great company, contactable and very responsive throughout. The whole experience from start to finish was out of this world. Our guide Godlove was amazing. He was professional, friendly and very knowledgeable.
Cannot fault any of it!!
