DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very special experience!
My partner and I went on the 4 day Masai Mara + Nakuru private tour, and had an unbelievable experience:
The highlight of the trip was definitely our driver and guide, Mr. David Mwangi. He was not only very knowledgeable and patient in explaining features of all the animals we saw, but he very quickly adapted to what we liked and how much we wanted to linger at a spot. Aside from the animals, he also told us more about the Masai culture and life in Kenya in general. Overall, he was always ready to share with us what he knew, but also gave us our alone time to chat and nap whenever we needed. We left earlier and returned later than most of the other parties, as he really wanted to make sure we got the most out of the trip. In short, David was a true professional and educator, and he was incredibly respectful to the animals, nature, and other people, while seemingly always in a lighthearted mood. Not to mention, he is a very careful driver, and we really felt safe in his hands throughout the trip. We didn't specifically request David as we just booked through the tour coordinator via email, but if you can, I can highly highly recommend booking a private tour with him, and I hope to return with him guiding my friends and family soon!
As for the tour itself, the last week of May seemed to be a good time, after the heavy rain season but before peak season. Of course we didn't see the wildebeest migration because it was out of season, but that was fine since we got to spend much more quiet time at each spot and saw the animals up close without other cars constantly coming in and out. Mara and Nakuru had very different landscape, so it was very much experiencing sceneries in both parks. As for the optional activities, the Masai village was a unique experience you obviously can't get anywhere else, and the boat ride on lake Naivasha was also interesting, but in general they costed more than what they were probably worth.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Surreal and super safe place for first-time roadtrippers in Africa :)
Being our first time in Namibia and actually Africa, we knew it would be great but we didnt know it would be THAT GREAT! From friendly locals to comfortable lodges to great food and drinks to surperb wildlife experiences to surreal scenery ranging from the sand dunes to the coast to the grass plains in Etosha, everything exceeded our expectations!!
All our friends and family were concerned about our safety, being 2 Asian girls driving around Africa for the first time but we felt safe and were also constantly taken care of or reminded by friendly locals to take care of our belongings.
Best experiences (being city girls) include climbing and sliding down sand dunes directly into deadvlei, random wildlife sightings, superb birding opportunities everywhere, befriending friendly Damara ppl and learning about their way of life at Damara Living Museum, eating the best Apple Pie at Solitaire and definitely tracking down wildlife at Etosha National Park and other private reserves :)
Namibia is such an underrated tourist destination and we absolutely love it! Thank you to Anja and Lilly from Great Explorations Namibia for planning our trip and providing invaluable tips!!
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
We were a large group with childrens and the all of the safari was perfect! The veicles, staff, lodge, food!!
Impecable!
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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Magical spot with a lots of animals! Breathtaking views.
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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Pure savana safari!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent, knowledgeable, above and beyond
Kelvin arrived early to pick us up for a drive in Nairobi National Park. Vehicle was clean. He knows the park well, communicates with others to find wildlife, and positions his vehicle, even in crowded areas, to maximize your view. He is knowledgeable about wildlife, provides information during the drive, and is able to answer any question asked.
PR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
More than excelent
Truly recommended. The guides were key to enjoying the activities to the fullest. They were extremely attentive, charismatic, friendly, accommodating, and provided excellent company and service.
US
Singe was prompt, professional, knowledgeable, and flexible. A+ highly recommend!
We had a fantastic time with Singe leading the way. They were prompt, reasonable, super helpful, and even treated us to free amenities. When we come back, we're using Singe!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
responsibility
The entire journey was very pleasant. Joshua was highly responsible and always helped resolve any issues promptly. The airport transfers were also very punctual. Highly recommended!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Heartfelt Journey Through Masai Mara
I recently had the pleasure of going on a customized tour organized by Praj from Africa Barefoot Safaris, and it was nothing short of incredible! The entire trip was so well planned and thoughtfully arranged, leaving us with memories that will last a lifetime.
The guides were fantastic—friendly, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable about the diverse wildlife in the Mara. Brien's insights really added depth to every game drive and made each sighting even more exciting.
A big thanks as well for making our stay so comfortable. The accommodations were lovely, and the food was delicious throughout the trip—definitely a big part of what made the whole experience feel so seamless and enjoyable.
If you’re looking for a stress-free, enriching travel experience in Africa, I highly recommend Africa Barefoot Safaris. I’ll absolutely be booking with them again in the future!