US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best safari experience!
The company itself was easy to work with when booking, however communication after booking was a bit slow. During the trip itself, our guide, Muhammad, was knowledgeable, kind, and patient—important for animal viewing. He was a really good driver, not going as fast as some of the others and very responsive with our requests. We saw so many unique animal interactions (including a successful lion hunt/kill, a leopard on a rock formation with a lion, and tree-climbing lions) and couldn’t have asked for a better safari company/driver. Our accommodations were very comfortable and clean. We were a party of 6 vegetarians and they worked with us to provide delicious food according to our dietary preferences. Thank you Moria, for an unforgettable experience!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Family Leisure is wonderful in every way!
From first contact, we knew we were in good hands with Family Leisure. Wislay was super responsive and patient with the many (so many!) permutations we asked him to run until we settled on the perfect itinerary with the right price. Leading up to the trip, Wislay proactively reached out to help us prepare, from obtaining visas to assisting us in booking a local flight from the coast to Nairobi.
The proactive communication continued once we arrived in Kenya. Wisaly and Geoffrey had rides ready at the airport to take us to the hotel and met us personally to send us off on our safari the next day. They checked in throughout our trip to ensure all was well, and scrambled to make last-minute accommodations in Nairobi for us when our flight home was delayed by 11 hours. We never had to worry about any changes, knowing Wislay was already one step ahead to help us navigate through.
Every aspect of our 9-day safari was amazing, as well. Our driver, Lee, was a knowledgeable guide, easy-going company, and an all-around great guy. He was as expert in navigating the roads as he was in telling us about the animals and the parks. He gently kept us on schedule and was adept at reading our energy, knowing when to linger as we marveled over the sights and when to move us along to discover new ones. We couldn't have asked for a better guide!
In all, we hit Maasai Mara (lions! buffalo! hippos! cheetahs!), Lake Nakuru (rhinos!), Lake Naivasha (photographing eagles in flight and walking among giraffes!), Amboseli (elephants & Mount Kilimanjaro!), and Taita Hills (warthogs and hyenas!) finishing with a relaxing beach stay in Watamu. We saw new animals and sights at each stop and got a great sense of Kenya's diverse natural beauty. There's plenty to recommend each stop, though to me, Amboseli and Maasai Mara were the standouts.
Honestly, though, no matter what you choose to do, you can't go wrong with Family Leisure leading the way. They are detail-oriented in every aspect, from helping you choose the right itinerary, fitting it to your budget, and ensuring every aspect of your trip is well-organized and unforgettable. I can't recommend working with them highly enough! I hope we get to return to Kenya one day, and if we do, Geoffrey and Wislay will be our first call.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beyond all expectations!
Truly the trip of a lifetime!!! From start to finish, the team made us feel completely cared for — warm, professional, and deeply knowledgeable. The owner even met us at both the start and end of our journey to make sure everything went smoothly.
We saw the Big Five and so much more — every game drive felt like a new adventure! Our guide was amazing at spotting animals and always made sure we got the perfect view (and photo!). He also shared stories and cultural insights that really brought everything to life.
The accommodations were stunning — right in the middle of nature yet incredibly comfortable. Falling asleep to the sounds of the Serengeti and waking up to its sunrise was pure magic.
We can’t recommend this company enough. Every moment was unforgettable, and we’ll treasure this experience forever! Thank you again :)
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING and trustworthy. The best tour operator there is.
This was an AMAZING experience. The process of arranging the tour went super smoothly and was clear. They had great accommodation choices and even chose the best spots were you stop for breaks and lunch. They definitely pay attention to details and tailor the experience in such a way that you feel super comfortable, safe, while you enjoy at the maximum. Thank you to Rigan for arranging everything and being so kind. Also special thanks to our guide Benjamin!!!! He is an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, ready to help, reliable, fun, and took great care of us! I learned so much during this trip and had so much fun as well! It was definitely a unique vacation experience :) thank you!!!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Experience with African Big Cats
Unforgettable Safari with African Big Cats – a dream come true!
Our safari with African Big Cats gave us unforgettable moments we will cherish forever. Everything we had hoped for was fulfilled – and even exceeded. The lodges were stunning, the organization was flawless, and our driver Gabi was absolutely fantastic: knowledgeable, kind, and always made us feel safe and well taken care of. Every detail was thought through, and every day brought new highlights. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had an excellent tour operator!
Theodore was excellent tour operator he took his time to show us the panoramic views and got us in the airport on time!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Theodore was very helpful and kept us on past
Theodore was very helpful and kept us on pace. We got to see all the sights we wanted and he was very knowledgeable about the area
PE
Jamie made the difference!
We had an amazing experience thanks to Jamie. From the very beginning, he was incredibly attentive and friendly. He always made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of, constantly checking in to ensure our needs were met.
Jamie went above and beyond to make every part of the trip smooth and enjoyable. His warm personality, attention to detail, and genuine care made us feel not just like clients, but truly welcome guests.
We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Thank you, Jamie, for making our journey unforgettable!
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari
We were on safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro and they were days that we will never forget because of how wonderful and magical they were.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 Days 5 Nights Serengeti and Ngorongoro Honeymoon safari
I honestly couldn’t recommend Mellivora highly enough. The communication from the moment we enquired on safari bookings was impeccable and Francisca was very accommodating in helping us alter our trip throughout the initial stages. The service we received was fantastic, including all meals every day and drinks in the jeep whenever we liked.
From what I gathered however (as this was our first safari and an observation from our point of view), the quality of the guiding that we had with Mellivora was really exceptional. Our guide Elia was incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and worked extensively to find what we wanted to see on each day. Further, he seemed to have much more of an understanding of the animal behaviour than other guides as sometimes he would tell us to wait patiently near some animals as they were about to do something whilst other jeeps would stop and then shortly move on. Lo and behold they begun to hunt shortly after. This really added to our experience and made our safari after we saw both lions and cheetahs hunting (although we did feel quite lucky to have these encounters).
I would highly recommend going on safari with Mellivora and will be doing so to friends and family who visit Tanzania in the future. I myself was somewhat hesitant as they had slightly less reviews than a peer but I am very glad I made the choice to go with them (and the fewer reviews is one of the main reasons for writing this as I truly want to support this business)!
Thank you for such a fantastic trip!