35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic trip, caring guide
We travelled with 261EXP in July of 2024 on a trip from East to West in Madagascar. It was an amazing trip! We began our planning early in 2024 by communicating with Christina. She was incredibly responsive to our emails and supported us in making some adjustments to the trip to accommodate additional stops for us and to make the trip work for our four year old. She was regularly in contact with us until we arrived in country and were met by our guide Fano. I cannot say enough good things about Fano. He is not only an amazing guide but a truly wonderful person. Our son still talks about his jokes with Fano! Throughout the trip he was attentive and flexible to our needs and always having fun and positive. He embodies joy for his job and country.
We have traveled pretty extensively around the globe and this trip was definitely a favorite. Madagascar is an amazing and beautiful country. Each day we saw new things and learned more. Fano explained what we saw in terms of landscape and also culture to add to our appreciation. He even supported us in taking our son with us to hike Tsingy which is a family experience we will always be grateful for!
We would strongly and without hesitation recommend 261EXP to anyone interested in a trip to Madagascar. You will have one of the best trips you have ever taken!
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Most Personal and Memorable Safari Experience We Could Imagine
Our safari with Edwin Safaris was nothing short of extraordinary, not just because of the stunning wildlife and landscapes of Kenya, but because of the way Peter and his team treated us like family from start to finish.
We reached out only two nights before departure, and Peter literally stayed up all night planning and tailoring the itinerary with us. I am by nature very cautious and was hesitant to book and make the advance payment, but Peter’s patience, transparency, and the documents he provided helped me trust him, which turned out to be the best decision I made.
Our 7-day journey took us from Masai Mara (3 nights at Endeem Mara Resort) to Lake Nakuru (Buraha Zenoni Hotel) and then on to Amboseli (Penety Resort). Every location was perfectly chosen, balancing comfort and authenticity. The game drives were unforgettable! We saw the Big Five, flamingos on Lake Nakuru, countless giraffes and zebras, and even had the once-in-a-lifetime experience of seeing Craig, the legendary super tusker in Amboseli.
When our luggage was delayed, Peter and Jack personally managed all communication with the airline, arranged the delivery to us while on safari, and even accompanied us to buy essentials on the very first day. What could have ruined our start instead turned into just another part of the adventure. They also organized a beautiful birthday celebration for my husband at the lodge, complete with music, dancing, and speeches, something we will never forget.
Even when I made mistakes with the payment details, and funds didn’t go through immediately while we were already receiving the service, Peter and his team remained trusting, patient, and understanding and went through extra effort to resolve the issue directly with their bank and tried to keep our vacation experience positive despite this issue too. That kind of professionalism and kindness is rare.
And then there was Jack, our guide. Knowledgeable, entertaining, and an incredible storyteller! He turned long drives into fascinating conversations that made time fly. By the end, it didn’t feel like we had hired a safari guide and organizer. It felt like we had made two new friends in Kenya.
Edwin Safaris didn’t just organize a trip. They gave us memories, trust, and friendships that we will cherish for a lifetime. If you are even slightly hesitant like I was, know that you are in the very best hands.
A huge thank you to Peter, Jack, and the whole Edwin Safaris team. We will cherish this experience forever and we hope to see you again sometime in the future!
HK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
extremely responsive and helpful..
Very good value for money. Our guide Raymond was extremely knowledgeable and his ability to spot animals was amazing and he ensured we saw the big five and the river crossing . He was one of the best among most of the tours we have done. Rose was amazing in helping us navigate the logistics and was extremely responsive. The lodges, the baloon ride was all top notch. Was truly a memorable experience with Januz
IL
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very good profecional
we liked all the service from the small detail to the most important
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Memorable Road trip Adventure
I was thinking of undertaking a tour that is different from the classic
safari. I couldn’t quite figure out the best ideas and decided to engage
Sun Pops Adventure Safaris. Sharon gave me several options, including
cultural tours and exploring the coastal beaches. I settled on taking a
road trip adventure from Nairobi to the Lakeside city of Kisumu.
My itinerary was predefined and included information about
accommodation, recommendations for restaurants, best time to travel, and
stop-overs. The highlights of the trip: enjoying local cuisines, viewing
beautiful tea plantations in Kericho, and exploring Lake Victoria and
the way of life of the local community.
Our group of four adventure seekers enjoyed the experience mainly
because we had the freedom and flexibility to follow the itinerary at
our own pace. Additionally, we received helpful tips, recommendations,
and assistance throughout the trip. I would recommend this tour operator
to anyone looking for an organized adventure.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari in Tanzania with the best guide
Our safari in Tanzania was simply unforgettable! We were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five, and every single moment with the animals was really special. That’s something we will always remember.
A big thank you to our guide Salehe Mkwanda. He knows so much about the animals and nature, and always managed to find the best spots. He also made sure we had nice places for lunch and that toilet stops were clean, which is really important during a safari.
The food was also good: in the hotels there was always some choice, and the lunch boxes on the tour were actually much better than we expected.
The whole organization was great too. The accommodations, the schedule – everything worked perfectly and we didn’t have to worry about a thing.
We are so happy we did this safari – perfectly organized, amazing experiences, and with Salehe Mkwanda as our guide it was something really special. Highly recommended! 🌍🦁🐘
RO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
THE BEST TOUR OPERATOR IN TANZANIA
I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH WORDS in my vocabulary to explain how cool was our experience with Lion King Adventure. Our guide HASSAN is simply the best, SO smart, he speaks English and German and knows perfectly the wild, he took us right in front of the LEOPARD, prepared the best lunches in the world, so fun to be around and he has incredible stories about the animals/ history/ culture etc. Also a big round of applause for the office Godwin & team, incredibly professional at organizing the whole trip. This paragraph is not sufficient to cover how amazing this trip was. Truly once in a lifetime adventure. This was the first time we truly felt what AFRICA is and having a good guide is essential, you stay all day in the safari car together and Hassan made all these days a magical adventure.
Thank you Hassan, Godwin and LION KING ADVENTURES.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exzellent work
We really enjoyed Safari with our Youngest Female Ranger Doreen she was very awesom we Lobes being around her Shes so bubbly . Im saure her bubbly and nice Smile attracts more people
We will come back
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top
Everything gone by Time. The driver picked is at the Hotel and dropped us again there. Food was okay, could be better. But everyone was very friendly.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and well organized
We booked a 13- day trip with Serengeti Smiles, split into a 6-day safari and 7 days in Zanzibar.
The safari was incredible, we visited Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara national parks. We managed to see the big 5, the guide worked hard to ensure we had a wonderful experience. The accomodations in the Serengeti were very nice and comfortable, especially the permanent camps! The food was good, sometimes better than others, but overall we were happy with it.
In Zanzibar we stayed in a total of 3 hotels, first one was Tembo hotel in Stone town, this one was very pretty, however we only had one night so we didn't get to do much at the hotel.
The second was Smiles Beach Hotel, the food here was very good but the beach in Nungwi is extremely busy, you can't sit near the beach without being solicited every few minutes during low tide.
The third hotel was Villa Kiva in Matemwe, our favorite! The beach was a lot calmer, much nicer, the only caveat being that you could see the sunrise and not the sunset. We enjoyed our stay at this boutique hotel very much.
Overall, 10/10 experience!