LK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good Budget Tour
This was my first time in Kenya, hence didn't knowvwhat to expect. But I
nenjoyed this tour. The accommodation and food were basic but I enjoyed it. Loved the Glamp Tents and the food was tasty.
The safari driver cum guide did hos best to show us as many animals as possible and I was glad to see the lions.
His radio had a technical issue towards the end and that was a downer although he tried his best to compensate for this.
We also did the Nasai village tour which we thought was very strange and didn't feel real but it was ok.
Special thank you to Benson for assisting me and my friend when we came back to Nairobi and riots had broken out. We couldn't go to the hotel we had booked previously and Benson very kindly helped us book another hotel in a safe area and transported us there safely.
Thank you Benson really appreciate you going out of your way to ensure we were safe.
Overall a good tour and I recommend this budget tour.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A group of professionals working to give you the best experience!
We had a fantastic experience with Safari Souls! Our safari guide Patrick is extremely knowledgeable about the animals and their habitat. The guides in this group really care about all tourists and share the information with each other as soon as they see any elusive animals/animal behaviour. Our other drivers Andrew and Chief have also been very attentive and made our city and mountain tour memorable!
Safari Souls is very professional and were very helpful with our lost luggage (long story and I recommend avoiding Kenya Airways if you can). One of our best holidays even though we had to deal with not having the equipment we specially bought for this safari trip and had to wear the same clothes for 4 days!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Maasai-led safari and village experience that also supports local communities
Our family of four took a five day safari with Kipe Adventures to Tarangire, central and northern Serengeti, and Ngorogoro Crater. From the beginning, we new Kipe was the one to work with. He responded quickly to all our questions and designed a trip around our preferences. It was important to us to work with a local owned company that supported the community, and even more so a Maasai-owned and led company. The safari jeep had everything needed, our driver had decades of experience so was very skilled at navigating the roads and finding spots to view the animals different from where all the cars were gathered, and in addition we had a Maasai guide with us who provided lots of insights into Maasai life and animal life. The last day we visited Kipes village which was a truly authentic, meaningful and unforgettable experience, unlike many of the other villages set up for tourists to stop by quickly and take photos. We believe that traveling into another country and culture is just as much about the people you meet as the places you see, and Kipe and his crew made our time in Tanzania unique, memorable, and special. There are hundreds of safari companies. If you want a big impersonal international company, look elsewhere. If you want a truly personal experience where the owner of the company is a local Maasai who is doing extraordinary things for his village in spite of all the challenges, is incredibly kind and generous in addition to running his business skillfully, wants to give back and will become your friend, Kipe Adventures is the only way to go.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Organisation in Time Answering very fast always freundlich and helpful
We Gas our Guide Stanley he was her friendly and evertime supportet us to se the Game of Afrika. He explored us the Flora and Fauna so we could get in Touch with Africa and we could feel Tanzania. We felt everytime very Safe and Kind. Of we asked him to do this or that he was patient to find the goal for us. We had a Great time together and had a lot of fun. For us this was a once in a liftime because of our Guide Stanley.
MO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure awaits
As a solo traveller, first time in the Africa -Africa
I am a little cautious when I arranged my travel.
But my concerns was swept away after I was in touch with Sheila, the sweet lady from kensai.
She went with me the whole time on the trip, taking care of me like a babysitter. So my trip was an enjoyable one. As I didn’t know what to expect the first time, so I just left the logistics to the hand of an experienced operator and take the back seat and enjoy the adventure. Sheila now well noted my point of interest, my travel style and can’t wait for my next encounter with the adorable giants of Africa.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
friendly,knowledgable,paitient and able to be in the right place at the right time for best sighting
Johnson was able to put together a bucket list safari trip for my family of 5 from South Africa,
we are all keen bush lovers but there was still so much we learnt from Johnson, our sightings were incredible, from lions with cubs trying to take down a buffalo to a cheetah mom with 4 big cubs to the millions of wildebeest and the actual crossing of the Mara River itself, the trip was perfectly executed and the accommodation and food at simba oryx were great but the staff there were even better
thank you Johnson, we would recommend you to anyone looking for a tour guide in Kenya
IT
Kilimanjaro on Machame Route
I contacted Mr. Ali directly from Italy and he helped me choose the most suitable route for us to have a better chance of reaching the summit and choosing the right period.
Excellent value for money.
Everything was perfect: the pick up at the airport, the hotel in Arusha, the team of nine people who, led by Joshua, accompanied us to Ururu Peak 5895 masl.
Stunning landscapes, breathtaking nature (from the tropical forest to the Lobelias in bloom, from the giant Seneci to the lava fields and the glaciers of the summit).
Impeccably organized trekking, good and plentiful food, professionalism and kindness of the whole team.
Thanks Alì, thanks Joshua and thanks to the whole team
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
lifelong memories
I had contacted the organizer in advance via the whatsapp channel...I was able to get a quick answer to our concerns and open questions at any time. when the program was fixed, it was about the payment...a first deposit of 20% of the total amount was due.... I was able to pay this by credit card (without a surcharge)...we had to pay the remaining amount 1 month before our arrival...there is a surcharge of 5% for credit card payments and 3% for bank transfers...the alternative is to take the remaining amount with us (which is quite a lot of money...and the surcharge can add up)
Arrived at the airport mauch was already waiting for us with name boards. The whole organization/procedures and catering were always at the top of the list... The accommodation and camps were also very well equipped and we felt very comfortable (medium luxury level).
On the safari, all our wishes were catered for and we saw and experienced everything we had planned before the safari (4 out of the big 5...no Leopard but a Cheetah instead)...I would recommend the safari with Suricata to anyone and we would do it again. Many thanks to the Suricata crew for making us feel safe and at home at all times
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great!
I thoroughly enjoyed this trip, it’s hard not to. Ken, our guide, was excellent and with good humour. He made sure that we did everything we wanted, and tried his best to make sure we had a good view of all of the animals. He even detoured to KFC for us on the way back to the airport. He was very easy to communicate with.
We got to see pretty much every possible animal, except for the rhino. We got to see early morning lion hunting, cheetahs, giraffes and elephants all up close.
If you book this tour, definitely pay the extra for the hot air ballon excursion, it’s worth it! The Maasai village visit was interesting, but be careful at the end as they will likely heavily pressure to buy souvenirs at ridiculously high prices, just be strong and say no or negotiate to something more reasonable.
Before you arrive at the lodge, make sure you have small notes for tips, as you will probably need them here and there. And when booking a lodge, be sure to ask how far it is from the entrance to the national park. Also, we paid extra for the open air car for the safari, which had no windows. We felt this was much better and we were able to see everything much clearer and also had lots of fresh air. The only downside is that you get very dusty by the end of the day, but it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity so I found it to be a no brainer.
Overall, this company were very reliable and easy to deal with. We were picked up from the airport by their driver Tony, who was very nice. Fred, our liaison for the booking, met us upon check in at the hotel in Nairobi to collect the rest of the payment. Then our guide, Ken, drove us to our lodge and took care of the rest. I would definitely recommend this company to others.
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant
The tour operator was excellent. From day one until the very last day they were really supporting and made the entire journey very comfortable and enjoyable. First class service in everything. Special thanks to our first of all friend and then tour guide Joshua. A really expert and enthusiast for Wildlife. Every day by ourside, to explain every single detail and support every request that we had.