NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
We had a great day at our one-day safari and saw a lot of animals. The communication with Winnie was great and clear, and we knew what we needed etc. for the tour.
Our driver Jackson at the safari was great, and told us a lot about the animals during the day. 5/5 would recomend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient
We had a very safe trip to Mpumalanga. The vehicle was clean and comfortable and our driver Tiyani was very friendly.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient
The travel started on time, with efficiency. Good space.between breaks. Riyani was excellent.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I recommend you do not book with this company
Do Not Book Any Tours With This Company (NWKS)
The manager has blackened the previous good name of this company, and has probably tainted the good reputations all his drivers\guides
I have used this company in the past, with no complaints, actually they were so good, I have used their services three times.
I contacted NWKS in February this year to book another safari, and I paid a very large deposit.
I was not concerned because I had never experienced any prior problems with NWKS.
In hindsight, while planning a tour in 2024 with a friend, our choice of East Tsavo accommodation was changed due to ‘a government department booking out the whole venue\resort’, and our accommodation was downgraded without any reduction to the fees, maybe this was an earlier sample of the devious methods of the manager.
The manager had frequent contact with me while I was emailing him planning my 2025 itinerary, but once I had paid a deposit, I did not hear from him much at all, except when I arrived in Nairobi.
I spent 5 weeks in Kenya visiting friends in the Kisumu area, then had a short Mara safari with a different operator who is a friend, when I mentioned my planned safari to my friend, she asked which operator I was booked with and expressed her extreme concern about NWKS and their recent bad reputation for dodgy practices.
Apparently, they hadn’t been making bookings or paying for accommodation, nor arranging or paying for park entry fees, arriving at parks and then their guests have had to pay for things that should have been booked and paid for on receipt of the guests’ deposit.
I contacted the NWKS manager to inform him that I was back in Nairobi, and he wanted to know my method of payment for the balance of my planned safari, and he\his staff contacted me about this payment several times
I was to be picked up on 15\4\25 at 0700
On the advice of my friend, I did noy pay the balance, and requested a copy of the service voucher, which was not forthcoming.
My friend rang all three park accommodations that I was due to visit, and there were no bookings for me at two, and one had a cancelled booking.
My friend booked a whole new safari for me with her own company, similar to my planned one, and I left with her and joined her driver\guide after having to deal with the managers lies, as below
The NWKS driver arrived at 0700, I asked him to show me the service voucher for the first park, and when he couldn’t produce it, he rang the manager who spoke to me and told me that it wouldn’t be available until his office opened at 0830. He asked me to present to his office at 0830.
At 1145 that day, I received a ‘copy’ of a service voucher for one of my accommodations at 1145 that day, which was ‘created’ on 21\2\25.
I have reported this company to KATO, which said NWKS has been removed from membership, and the issue has been passed on to TRA. I don’t know if I will ever get a ‘refund’.
Apparently, the office and phones, aren’t manned, and all the vehicles have been auctioned, but the manager is still arranging safaris and ripping people off, using reputable drivers, and tainting their reputations.
Since receiving the ‘copy’ of the service voucher on 15\4\25, I have not had any contact from this company at all, and surely, if they had any morals or concern, they would have been wondering where the hell I went to after I left with my friend?
I have waited, and contacted both KATO and TRA again, but I have not heard anything from either organisation in over a month since being home, and I have been hesitant about complaining about this until now, while hoping for some positive response, and an indication of some kind of refund.
This situation is very damaging to the Kenya tourist industry and needs to be addressed to prevent the honest operators, guides and drivers being tainted by another company’s rotten reputation.
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most Amazing Safari Adventure in Tanzania
We truly had the most amazing safari adventure in Tanzania with Migration Venture Africa. Everything about the safari was perfectly organized, and we ended up having the time of our lives. The trip went smoothly from the moment we arrived at KIA, through the parks, to our departure last Tuesday. What made the trip special was the attention to detail in every aspect of the journey (transport, lodges, permits, activities, game drives......) Nothing was left to chance; everything was well taken care of. Our guide, Peter, was kind and sincerely concerned for our safety and enjoyment. We had a fantastic experience and confidently recommend Migration Venture Africa for safaris based on our wonderful experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent, Lulu was always just a whatsapp away.
Group of 10 friends from RSA had an amazing trip!!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience, highly recommend Meijo Safaris
The experience was absolutely fantastic from beginning to end. Meijo Safaris were so helpful for arranging everything from the start and providing multiple options for the trip. They were very responding to our questions and worryings after the booking which is a true mark of professionalism. The safari was exceptional and memorable and this is in big part thanks to our AMAZING guide Michael. He was a master in spoting the wildlife and taking us to the best spots. He was kind, helpful and with great experience which was appreciated. I greatly recommend booking trough Meijo Safaris for a unforgettable trip!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding!
An amazing adventure was ours at the hand of Jocky Tours. Our Guide, Papa, exhibited a masters craft in every aspect of what you could desire from the best Safari Guide. Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, flexible, amazing storyteller, and a wonderful sense of humor! This Safari to Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara was a lifetime dream come true. Highest recommendation from an experienced World Traveler.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
Wycliffe, Tribon and Tony did a great job showing us around the reserve. They gave us interesting information and we never felt unsafe. We had a large group.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
The operator was very good. The information provided was clear and concise. All activities were scheduled on time.