CN
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
The staff who contacted me was serious and patient. The tour guide Gideon was very dedicated and would wait in advance. Sometimes, even if we were all tired and fell asleep, he would use a telescope to look for animals. And I will carefully explain animal knowledge and try to solve various problems encountered during travel. Rich experience has helped us see many wild animals, including lions, leopards, rhinos, etc. Although the road conditions are average, the driver's driving skills are very skilful and they are very comfortable along the way. The condition of the vehicle is also very good. The interior of the car is very clean, and even cleaning is carried out every day, which makes me very surprised.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable!
I hired a transfer to and from Madikwe via Safari Link. Very reliable work, good service support and the driver, Andre, was great.
Beyond just offering quality, on-time transfer service, we actually got to exchange on various topics in regards to the local culture. Truly a satisfying experience.
MY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trustworthy, friendly and professional travel operator.
I chose Ongeri Expeditions to help me organise my first ever safari, and my first ever trip to Kenya. This was purely based on a recommendation from a video I watched on YouTube. I had no contacts in Kenya, and very little knowledge about the country.
My plan was a 3 night stay in Masai Mara, and 4 nights in Nairobi. It was for my family, including my parents and sibling. I tasked Ongeri Expeditions to organize everything.
And I have to say, the experience was excellent. Faultless. Cazeah was the company representative assigned to me. She was in constant contact with me - giving recommendations for camps in Masai Mara, organising detailed itineraries, answering all my questions, and basically acting as a trusted advisor. She didn't rush me or pressure me into making decisions. Her responses were prompt. She understood that because of the amount of money involved for the safari, I needed to be very careful.
In terms of payment for the travel package, Ongeri Expeditions was very flexible. They allowed me to make payment in installments. Payments were made to a legitimate bank account in the name of the company. Receipts were sent to me. The entire payment process was transparent and above board. Again, as someone who has never been to Kenya and who was dealing with a Kenyan company for the first time, this was very important for me.
And of course, after the payments were made, Ongeri Expeditions delivered on the travel package. They passed with flying colors.
- VIP meet and greet was arranged for us the moment we landed in Nairobi International Airport. Fast baggage collection and swift transfer to a luxury van waiting to take us to our hotel in Nairobi. After 1 night, we were driven from our hotel to Wilson Airport, so that we can take our internal flight to Masai Mara (the internal flight was included in the travel package offered by Ongeri Expeditions).
- The Masai Mara safari experience was flawless. Every request we made to Ongeri Expeditions about the camp was communicated well in advance. I didn't have to make a single request or voice any complaint during our stay at Masai Mara. Nothing needed to be changed. It's very rare for me to experience a completely flawless stay at a travel destination - but this was one of them!
- After the safari at Masai Mara, we took an internal flight from Masai Mara back to Wilson Airport. We were personally greeted by Cazeah and the CEO of Ongeri himself at Wilson Airport, eagerly asking us how the safari went. This is a level of dedication which impressed me.
- In our last couple of days in Nairobi, another staff at Ongeri Expeditions was also kind enough to take us to a few travel attractions in Nairobi.
I can't speak about Ongeri Expeditions highly enough. They really did deliver and provide us with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A family run business that takes care of all your needs!
I came across Porcupine Expeditions through this site and the reviews spoke for itself! From the initial contact prior to the safari, the communication was clear and prompt. As a solo traveller, I had so many questions about the tour but Mama Anna made me feel safe and assured that I was in good hands - I knew I booked the 2 day safari with the right tour company! Upon arrival at the airport, they were there ready to welcome me with open arms. The warm hospitality with Porcupine Expeditions was impeccable - it felt like I was home! Safari driver was very knowledgeable and was happy to stop by a Maasai village after the safari to do a village tour. After the 2 day safari, Anna also organised a day to visit Materuni waterfalls, coffee tour and Chemka Hot Springs. It was the most magical day! Loved every bit of the itinerary put together by Porcupine Expeditions! Highly recommend! :)
US
Great, reliable tour operator!
Before the safari, Tabitha was very communicative on WhatsApp, answering any questions and concerns. I went on the 3 day safari to Maasai Mara with the guide, Raymond. As a solo traveler, I was paired with 3 additional solo travelers and 2 couples. All from different countries, we had a great time, driving back and forth between Nairobi and Maasai Mara, and doing the safari. Raymond was extremely knowledgeable about the park and the animals. A guide for 15 years, Raymond’s appreciation for the wildlife is very apparent. He went above and beyond to make sure we would see animals we were looking for. The tour was well organized and ran smoothly. The campsite I stayed at felt safe and secure, and they attempted to fix any issues that arose with things like hot water and electricity for different guests. But also, in the middle of rural Kenya, do not expect everything to be perfect. The weather and some things like that are just difficult! We were very muddy on our first day and dusty on our second. My group found things to laugh about through any unexpected circumstance, because everyone was able to go with the flow - something important for this experience. So expect your clothes to be dusty or muddy, expect the roads to be rough, but most of all expect to have the best time!
CL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Easy going, professional, punctual
It was a great experience. Everything worked out as it should have. The timing, picking up at hotel, everything! We got to see lots of animals, get good angles for photos and enjoy our experience!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kelvin the leopard spotter
Kelvin is kind, honest and a great driver. Wonderful safari, we saw all the big 5.
Hassani knows everything!!!
Really enjoying our safari so far. Hassani, knew the answers to the millions of questions I asked about the safari and surrounding areas. He's also so eagal eyed, spotting animals where you'd never think they were. He's polite, professional and helpful. Catered to our needs, especially as I had a baby, they accommodated with a child seat and stopped for nappy changes. Highly recommend Gosheni Safaris.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kihindo Safaris is reliable and offers great value.
We found it easy and quick to book the safari. Our driver, Adam, communicated information well (timeline for the day, etc) and kindly agreed to take us to an ATM before we started our journey. He was a pleasure to be around and made the drive really smooth. Our guide, Saloniki, made the tour fun and exciting from the beginning. He is very friendly and relaxed and obviously really cares about his work and showing Mikumi’s wildlife to tourists. He has incredible eyesight for spotting animals. We were happy with seeing anything during the tour, including the landscape, but managed to see so much during our first game drive, including two lions having their dinner. Highly recommend this tour if you want an easy, hassle free and exciting time.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable and friendly
Gustaf was an excellent driver. He was knowledgeable about the animals and great at spotting them. We enjoyed our time with him.