AR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best guide. Patience and kind
Excellent trip. All the acomodations were nice and a reall safari experience. David, our guide, and all the people of the lodges were kind and helpful all the time
ID
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seamless, dependable, good value, excellent staff and itinerary - such a memorable trip
Pallid surprises us in so many (good) ways! While not the one with most advertising and social media posts, we chose them as we were happy with the itinerary and value they offered and the smooth communication from start to finish. We were an international group of friends (from europe, southeast Asia, and a kenyan).
Carolyn at the office was communicative, accommodative, and dependable. She made sure we got our accommodation secured as it was filling up fast, and even helped me arrange birthday surprises for other participants during the safari. At the end of the trip, she even came to meet us to ensure our experience was good and to take in inputs/feedback f any.
During the trip, our MVP was Sammy, our driver and guide. We fully relied on him through the 5 days safari. He was dependable, informative, courteous, and good spirited throughout the trip, even though this must not be easy work (driving on the road and then on the safari while also keeping us informed, safe, and ensuring that we have a good and happy trip). He also cares deeply about the park and its procols, ensuring that rules are followed and offering a helping hand to other drivers when they got stuck). He was a good wildlife spotter, we saw all but 1 of the big 5 (the one was a rhino, notoriously hard to spot) - for other big 5 we saw many, at multiple times (leopard was 1 time) and sometimes close up (including lions). And we saw countless other animals. Sammy came ready with information of these animals including less famous ones like differenr species of birds etc.
Lodges were great (Amboseli Sopa, Sawela at Naivasha, Masaai Mara Sopa). Food aplenty and caters well to both vegetarian and omnivore. The drive from one place to another was eye opening and allow you to see much of the country. Water is provided through the trip. Vehicle is kept clean. Restroom stops are just at the right frequency and clean.
In short, I have no hesitation to recommend Pallid to anyone considering a safari in Kenya. You will have a trip of a lifetime: safe, comfortable, memorable, well-curated).
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great
The recent safari experience was truly exceptional, leaving us with lasting memories. The planning and execution of the six-day adventure were handled with remarkable professionalism. We were fortunate enough to witness a diverse array of animals in their natural habitats. Johny Jackson demonstrated extensive knowledge of the local ecosystem and wildlife. His expertise significantly enhanced our understanding and appreciation of the surroundings. Every aspect of the safari, from accommodations to transportation, was carefully considered. Overall, the safari was a resounding success and exceeded all expectations.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great travel agency with very reasonable quotes.
The recent safari experience was truly exceptional, leaving us with lasting memories. The planning and execution of the six-day adventure were handled with remarkable professionalism. We were fortunate enough to witness a diverse array of animals in their natural habitats. Johny Jackson guides demonstrated extensive knowledge of the local ecosystem and wildlife. Their expertise significantly enhanced our understanding and appreciation of the surroundings. Every aspect of the safari, from accommodations to transportation, was carefully considered. Overall, the safari was a resounding success and exceeded all expectations.
MY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and Thoughtful Service – Highly Recommended!
Our safari trip was unforgettable, thanks to the amazing team behind it. We had a private guide, Boni, who was always punctual, patient, and extremely responsible. He made sure we were comfortable at all times and gave us detailed explanations about the animals and the environment. You could truly feel his passion and professionalism.
Fiona, the tour company manager, was also exceptional. She responded quickly to all our messages and solved problems efficiently. We had a few last-minute changes to our itinerary, but everything was handled smoothly and without stress.
Although we weren’t lucky enough to see the full Big Five, the experience was still magical. Sometimes it’s the little bit of “imperfection” that gives you a reason to come back – and we definitely will. Thank you for a wonderful journey, and we look forward to our next adventure with you!
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable service, personal approach, strongly recommended.
We went to Amboseli NP on a private tour (3 persons). Everything worked as agreed during the reservation. Not only we got an evening game drive on day 1 and a full-day game drive on day 2, we also got a morning game drive on day 3 (something many other tour operators apparently do not do). We liked this a lot since day 3 was the only day we could get pictures of elephants with Kilimanjaro in the background. Our guide Ken (Kennedy) worked hard to make our trip a memorable experience. He was willing to modify the tour schedule according to our requests (even though we stuck to the original plan at the end). We appreciated things like Ken waiting for us while we visited a Maasai village and driving us to our hotel at the end of the trip through a thick traffic in Nairobi. We worked with Silas (who runs the company) during the reservation/planning process. We had a lot of questions and he answered all of them promptly. He also checked several accommodation options for us to find a best available match. We stayed in Amboseli Sopa Lodge, a very nice place with great food. Just a bit further away from the park, but we knew this when booking. We paid a deposit upfront and the rest upon pickup as agreed. A great experience overall! An advice to future travellers: book your accommodation inside the park for a quicker access to morning game drives. For example , I would recommend Ol Tukai Lodge that we visited personally.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience with African Steenbok Safari
We have wonderful trip with the excellent service from the company. The guide , especially Tony, is very accommodating and friendly. We are very thankful for the service and smooth arrangement for the whole trip. All the hotels are with high standard . Strong recommendation from us for anyone who will have the Safari trip!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect experience
After doing lot of research and enquiry I had decided to go with Jocky for our budget 6 day safari. They provided best rate among 5 other operators I had contacted.
The experience had been perfect. Props to our tour guide cum driver. He was very experienced and didn't leave any stone untouched to give us perfect African safari experience. We were lucky to see almost all big animals up close except Leopard.
I'd definitely recommend Jocky for your tour.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded expectations and made an unforgettable trip!
I cannot recommend Gatsio Safariz enough! I did the 3-day Murchison Falls tour and it was an experience of a lifetime. From the beginning, Benjamin was incredibly communicative and helpful in making sure the trip was well tailored to our budget and interests. Throughout the safari, Benjamin and our guide/driver Alex were friendly, professional, and went above and beyond to make sure we made the most out of the trip. The accommodations were nice and the vehicle was clean, comfortable, and even equipped with a cooler for drinks and outlets to charge phones. Between the hike to Murchison Falls, game drives, a boat tour, the rhino sanctuary, and an additional chimpanzee trek, the days were packed with excitement and exceeded expectations! By the end of the trip, Alex and Benji felt more like old friends than tour operators and guides. I cannot thank them enough for an incredible experience! Please consider Gatsio Safariz for all of your East Africa safari needs!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An experience of lifetime
The safari trip to Kenya was quite a last minute call. We only had around 3 and a half week to plan and find the right supplier for the trip. And yet we found a perfect one. Just within 36 hours after our email calling for quotation, the Amazing memories offered us a detailed, completely personalized itinerary based on our request. It included the whole trip plan and the accommodation info. And our contact Nevill responded every email of our inquiries very efficiently and patiently. It’s our first time ever to Kenya and we got so many questions and concerns yet Nevill managed to solve them and gradually shaped our trip to its final version.
Upon arrival, Dorcas was meeting me and my friend at the airport. However, my friend and I arrived in separate flight and due to the delay, Dorcas waited with me for my friend for over 2 hours and kept me companied. She was such a nice person to talk to and made the waiting so much more enjoyable.
Our trip lasted for 9 days and covered Amboseli, Lake Naivasha & Nakuru, Hell’s gate and eventually Maasai Mara. It was well planned and perfectly carried out by our guide Ian. He’s such a passionate and experienced guy and we’ve had so much fun with him. Not only did he kept the trip interesting with all the information and stories about the local life and wild lives, he’s also extremely good at finding all those creatures and introducing them for us. It just feels so nice to be with such a knowledgable guide from whom you can get every answer to your question. Ian is also an excellent driver. He can be very fast and very smooth. Riding along with Ian on a Land Cruiser is very exciting.
9 days passed too fast and I think I can’t wait to bring my friends and families here for another safari trip. Many thanks to the Amazing Memories Team. Looking forward to the next amazing experience with you all.