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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Splendid Vacations always recommended, absolutely amazing experience
Hi,
We just visited Kenya and Tanzania last month, under the guidance of Splendid Vacations, from New Jersey, United States.
The trip went through, as promised, thanks a ton to Rachael, our tour coordinator, you did amazing job.
All our guides who drove us for 10 days were amazing too. Very significantly Joseph, covered, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara and dropped us off to Tanzania. He was very knowledgeable and helpful even to other rides sometimes.
The 2nd guide was George, amazing young man and very patiently showed us all of Tanzania, Serengeti and Ngorongoro areas, and Lake Manyara, before dropping off back to Kenya. Also helped us with shopping at nice Indian place, where we bought Tanzanide.
Our 3rd guide was very knowledgeable as well, and patiently showed us Amboseli National park and Mt Kilimanjaro.
Overall, the hotels were nice and we loved our trip. Some wonderful hotel examples are Enkorok Mara camp, Sopa lodge, Mara Serena( we only stayed at Masai, but it has more locations at al parks), Seronera lodge, Olituku, Oilepo lodge etc
I definitely recommend Splendid and will look forward for future trips.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Perfectly Planned and Unforgettable Honeymoon
We had an absolutely amazing trip organized by Safari365. Everything was seamless, from the incredible hotels to the fantastic tours. A special thank you to our agent, Eliane, for her exceptional service and attention to detail. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommended!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional
I travelled with Makisala Safaris this September and visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Serengeti. Everything was so well-organized from start to finish; our guide met us on time every day and handled every detail, so all we had to do was enjoy the parks.
Tarangire impressed me with its huge herds of elephants, Lake Manyara was full of birdlife and those famous tree-climbing lions, and then the Serengeti was simply breathtaking with endless plains and incredible wildlife sightings. The accommodations were comfortable and perfectly chosen, and our driver-guide was knowledgeable, friendly and made the whole experience fun.
I highly recommend Makisala Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania, they made my journey smooth, exciting and truly unforgettable.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect in every way!
My experience with Full Package Adventures could not have been better, the service has been outstanding. I first contacted them in October 2024 with a vague idea of the safari experience myself and my wife were looking for and Juventus turned the dream into reality by tailoring every detail to our exact requirements. We originally intended to travel in July and wanted to witness the great migration crossing the Mara river. Juventus advised that September would give us a better chance of seeing this natural wonder. He called it exactly right and we managed to see a herd of 250 wildebeest crossing the river....an unbelievable experience. From the moment we walked out of the airport everything ran absolutely perfectly. We were picked up at our hotel in Arusha at 8:30 the next morning by Gilbert who would be our guide and constant companion for the next 6 days. Gilbert, as it turns out, is one of the nicest people you could wish to meet. His knowledge of the wildlife and when and where to see it, is excellent and we had some quite incredible encounters including a cheetah with 4 cubs, prides of lions, a couple of leopards as well as literally thousands of elephants, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest and so much more. Just as important was his knowledge of the local people and their culture, we thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the various tribes and the Maasai in particular. The accommodation selected for us (which I think was classed as mid level) was superb. The Signature Luxury Serengeti Lodge in particular, was stunning. So a huge thank you Full Package and especially to Juventus and Gilbert, you turned our dream into a wonderful and unforgettable holiday of a lifetime. One thing to note and plainly not a criticism of Full Package but this type of safari involves a lot of travelling on poorly maintained roads and, whilst this just added to the enjoyment for us, anybody that suffers from a back condition might want to think carefully. One final thought, this was our first visit to Tanzania and we were blown away by how lovely the Tanzanian people are, they are genuinely some of the nicest people we have come across anywhere in the world. We hope to come back and see you soon.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An experience of a lifetime!
Incredible experience! The tour itself was very well organized. The accomodations were fantastic. Also the pricing seemed reasonable, and the team was able to provide a transparent quote.
The good:
- Our tour guide, Omary, was AWESOME! He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, accommodative, and hard working. By the end of the trip, we truly felt we had become good friends. We will miss him and hope to see him again!
- The animals! We were lucky enough to see the Big 5, and so much more. It's such an incredible experience, and it also was great to see that the environment was being respected.
- The people! The staff Safari soles, at each location, the peoplein the country and especially the Maasai people.. everyone is so incredibly friendly. Not sure I've ever been to a country full of more friendly people. The staff at Safari Soles is also incredibly respectful, and easy to reach at any time. I wonder if they ever sleep! lol
- The accommodations; every single location we stayed at had its own "flare" and unique charm. Make sure you pack some hoodies though, the mornings can get cold on the mainland!
Overall, this made for a very special honeymoon and an experience we will never forget. We hope to come back!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary Adventure ever with Serengeti Smile
Our 5-day safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara was simply unforgettable. Traveling with my parents, we felt safe, comfortable, and cared for at every step. Zac, our safari guide, was outstanding his knowledge of wildlife and warm personality made the experience extraordinary.
Bookings and planning were seamless thanks to Lambert, who coordinated everything perfectly. our booking was smoothly, making it stress-free from the start. I can’t wait to return with my wife next time!
Thank you so much Serengeti smile
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our journey was exciting, both because of the Masai Mara safari & seeing the lifestyle of the Masai
With my cousins brother and sister, we just back our 3-day safari in the Masai Mara. And we can proudly say that Namnyak Tours and Safaris was our right choice and provided the best service.
Our first day with Kasaine & the day was a warm-up, with giraffes, buffalo, and plenty of antelope, very excited and we enjoyed.
Clevers was a very good driver and Kasaine our tour guide, He just awesome lot of experienced. 2nd day blew us away-a full-day drive where we saw lions, elephants, and even a leopard lounging in a tree. Every moment we felt new thrilling.
As planned, we went to visit the Masai Mara village on the last day. And we were really amazed by the traditions, culture and daily life of the people there. And it was nice that they warmly invited us and welcomed us as soon as we got there. We were impressed by their hospitality.
The unbreakable connection between the people of Kenya and the nature and wildlife there is truly beautiful. We will cherish this beauty as our memories.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable and fun
We had an amazing trip. Becky our guide is so knowledgeable and is able to spot the animals. We originally planned to do one safari but ended up going twice because we enjoyed it so much.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience seeing the wonders of Kenya
My dad and I booked Antonio Safaris for a two day/one night tour of Amboseli, including transportation to/from Nairobi. The experience was everything we had hoped for and then some.
Evans was an amazing guide — very considerate and easy to talk to and incredibly knowledgeable about all the wildlife we saw. We went on two game drives through Amboseli and saw elephants, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions, and many other creatures.
We stayed at Ol Tukai in Amboseli as part of our booking, which we’d also recommend. A beautiful lodge, and not every day that you walk outside to zebras and elephants in your backyard.
Thanks again Evans for an amazing two days and for showing us the beauty of Kenya.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Experience
Every aspect of the experience with Banok Safaris was first rate. Benson did a wonderful job of communicating and planning, even being flexible to accommodate my schedule and preferences in visiting Meru. Alex was an exceptional guide. It was a great experience.
