IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kruger classic with Simon
With our guide Simon the Park has been so impressive. Simon drove our group of 6 people to areas where few cars went, across a vast array of places over the 3 days. we are very grateful for the details he shared with us about the life of the animals, the different species and the rules of nature that are often rude but come with their purpose to control the ecosystem. Simon has been so friendly to all of us and we felt incredibly safe the entire time.
The accomodation were nice and being inside Skukuza camp the first night let us do the sunset/nigt safary that was incredible.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Modic our guide was very reliable and allowed us to ethoroughly enjoy our safari
Kafu Safaris were very professional in booking our safaris responding to emails quickly, and changing the itinerary when required to do so. The Safari was veryu well run with excellent accomodation and tour guides who allowed us to throroughly enjoy the beautiful scenery and wild animals!
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent company and guide!
We really enjoyed the safari, and of course our guide Ken. For a very reasonable price we got the maximum experience. At first, I thought we would be staying in very basic conditions, but in fact we lived in quite nice lodges and hotels. Ken did his best to make sure we found all the animals, and in the end we saw the entire Big Five. I will definitely recommend the company and Ken to my friends!
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10 out of 10 experience with the best tour guide ever
Jockey tours Masai Mara tour is definitely worth the price that you pay for. Our tour guide, James Gichina tried his best to show us the diverse animals in the Masai Mara and the hotel that we stayed in was also impeccable. Definitely more than I expected. If you are planning a trip to Masai Mara, Jocky tours is the right choice :)
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Worth it!
Overall, we were very satisfied with our experience. Our tour guide, James Gichina, was great. He always made sure we were having a good time. We did have some issues with the accommodation (the one we originally booked was overbooked), but we were upgraded, so in the end we were happy with it.
As for Jocky Tours’ communication, they always replied very quickly, although sometimes they only answered a few of my questions. It wasn’t a big problem, though, because I could just send another email and they would respond.
And one tip: don’t expect everything to be super organized in Kenya. This is Kenya. (Something I’ve learned during my two weeks in Nairobi & Masai Mara. Haha)
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized tour with a knowledgeable tour guide
We had a very good experience with Kevin, our tour guide. We did the 3-day tour of the Maasai Mara. We enjoyed the safari itself, got a chance to see a wide variety of animals in plein migration, and were particularly well pleased with the sleeping accomodations!
A little bit more communication prior to the safari would have been appreciated but once we were picked up at hotel everything went very well!
CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
They are kind and met my goals
It was lovely to meet a family of beautiful gorillas. I hope they continue to conserve them and promote ecological restoration in neighboring farmland areas to increase the area where these incredible animals live.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable safari experience
We had the most incredible time on safari with Meektrails! From start to finish, everything was seamless and unforgettable.
Gadson organised our trip and from our very first contact, he was responsive, helpful, and made sure every detail of our trip was tailored to our needs.
We were especially lucky to have Manu as our guide—he was not only attentive to all our requests, but also an exceptionally safe and skilled driver. His ability to spot wildlife was second to none, and he kept our kids (aged 10 and 12) fully engaged and entertained, even during the longest drives. He is true professional with a warm heart!
The accommodation was perfect—comfortable with a little luxury and exactly what we had hoped for. We especially loved our stay at Mara River Camps, and the surprise upgrade was a bonus!
This was a trip of a lifetime, and we’ll be recommending Meektrails to everyone we know. Thank you so much for giving us memories we’ll treasure forever.
Meektrails is truly the BEST! 🏆❤️
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best vacation of a lifetime.
We highly recommend Splendid Vacations! Starting off, James was so helpful in helping us book an 8 day itinerary. He went above and beyond to help us find accommodations as we were traveling during peak times. George was waiting for us at the airport and helped us get settled in. Our tour guide Marsilla (Alex) is definitely the gem of the tour company. He is very charismatic, intelligent and is somehow friends with everyone. He’s an incredible driver and made us feel very safe the entire journey. Our hotels were very unique with amazing view. The food was okay, but the hospitality was excellent. We managed to cover so much of Kenya in our 8 days and are so grateful to the Splendid Vacations team for our amazing vacation.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thanks to Jamlan Holiday Safaris, our Kenyan safari was unforgettable.
We had an unforgettable safari experience with Jamlan Holiday Safaris, and I would like to give special thanks to our travel consultant, Teddy. From the very beginning, Teddy was patient, professional, and extremely responsive to all of our questions and requests.
The itinerary was well-planned, with a great balance between game drives, optional activities, and relaxation. Teddy went above and beyond to secure our preferred hotels, even when availability was challenging, and his persistence really paid off.
Our guide John was very experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly. He made every effort to maximize our wildlife viewing opportunities, and thanks to him we saw the Big Five (except the leopard), as well as the “Ugly Five” and the Great Migration. Although the vehicle broke down once in Nakuru, John quickly arranged a replacement and ensured our trip was not delayed.
The vehicles were comfortable overall, though some of the roads were very bumpy and dusty—which is part of the authentic safari experience. All logistics, from airport pickups to hotel check-ins, were handled smoothly.
We did encounter a small hiccup at Naivasha, where staff on Crescent Island tried to charge us extra tickets (which were already included in our package). Also, when leaving the island, due to miscommunication, our boat did not arrive in time and we had to wait about 10 minutes in the rain. Despite these minor issues, the overall trip was extremely enjoyable.
Although we unfortunately didn’t see the leopard, and due to weather conditions missed the view of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, the safari still far exceeded our expectations.
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Suggestions for Improvement:
1. Payment Transparency – Please kindly inform clients in advance that credit card payments in Kenya attract about a 3.5% surcharge. We paid the balance by card and were charged over $500 in fees. If we had known earlier, we would have chosen another payment method and avoided this extra cost.
2. Vehicle Arrangement – For groups of 4 or more, it’s strongly recommended not to use small vans to save costs. Our group of 6 found that the initial vehicle was too small to fit both passengers and luggage. Although Teddy quickly arranged a larger vehicle for us, it would be better to plan a properly sized car from the start for maximum comfort.
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This trip was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we felt well taken care of at every stage. I highly recommend Teddy and Jamlan Holiday Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Kenya.