BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience ever!
We had unforgettable moments with our family!
The Suricata team gave us all the support.
Our guide Louis was amazing: he’s kind, polite, explain everything and he took us to the best places for animal watching, and we saw all of the Big Five, plus many others.
Our Safari stays were wonderful, as were the meals and service. I highly recommend it!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thank you for the incredible memories
Agnes and Benson were excellent at responding to all our queries from initial contact, exploring safari options through to the final reservations. They communicated expectations clearly and exceeded if not met them. Accommodations, transfers between destinations and of course - the raison d’etre of the journey - game viewing and guiding were excellent. From Day 1 in a well-equipped vehicle, including refrigerated drinks and WiFi (so much for our deliberate effort to disconnect…LOL).
James M. our superhuman, eagle-eye ambassador-guide exceeded all worldly expectations, navigating Kenyan traffic conditions, punctual, and ever-cheerful. James is proud to be Kenyan, sharing his knowledge about its regions and cultures. He is a model leader for all guides bringing us as close as reasonably possible to rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs and a leopard with a mind to preservation for future generations of both game and tourists. He worked hard to seek the best possible game-viewing and photograph opportunities possible. His philosophy of “Take nothing and leave only your footsteps” remains true for all natural wonders on this planet. Where the ground turned soft, James displayed awesome judgement and mad technical 4WD skills keeping us safe. Where road conditions proved challenging James worked with other guides and us to ensure safety for all. The sundowners under a Balanite tree in the Mara was a spirit-lifting experience and the views of animals, Uhuru and Mawenzi from Noomotio were breathtaking.
Overall we are glad for opting for road travel between destinations as it offered an opportunity to experience the country and people, granted in a very filtered fashion – but certainly better than air travel. We could not have hoped for a better Safari Company and guide than Classic Explorers and James, respectively.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A professional, empathetic, fun, and experienced guide
This year we wanted to enjoy a different kind of Christmas and, honestly, besides being different, it was an incredible experience. From the very beginning, the booking process was super easy; Hapiness made everything very simple for us, which we truly appreciated.
When we arrived at Seronera Airport, Junior, our guide for the 5-day safari, was already waiting for us. And that’s where it all began. Junior was a key part of the trip and made a huge difference: always attentive, friendly, and highly professional. He shared stories and anecdotes, took us to the best spots, and adapted at all times to our needs.
We wanted to try the region’s pink banana, and he took us to a local market to buy one. He gave us great advice on how to move around in a region so different from our own, introduced us to the Maasai culture, and even created an amazing photo and video report that we will treasure forever.
Without a doubt, we would repeat both the destination and the experience, but above all, we would repeat it with Junior as our guide. His dedication, knowledge, and human touch made the trip truly unforgettable.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good operator, excellent guide
Our guide Eric is a full-experienced safari guide, who drives cautiously and clean up the car everyday, builds good relations with locals, has various knowledge of animals and is eager to share with us. We took a 6-day trip and luckily we met all the big 5.
Our consultant Mike replied promptly and detailed. We appreciate all of the effort they made.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best time!
We did a 8D,7N safari including Amboseli National Prak, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. Dickson was our driver/guide and he did an amazing job. He made sure that we get to see the most and experience the best. He catered to our needs and suggested/moulded plans basis our schedule, he was very well informed and made sure that we see the big 5.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome safari experience
I booked on Tripadvisor as I found the package to be priced competitively compared to others. The pick up and drop service was awesome. David - my tour driver/guide was super good. We saw the big 4 on our first evening safari and again on the next day during the full day safari. The lake Nakuru trip was also very good- David managed to spot a lion at lake Nakuru as well.
The accommodations were pretty great. I loved the lenchada camp stay and the homely food there.
I will definitely recommend this.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful
Our guide is Solomon, he is VERY knowledgeable and professional. He is a VERY good driver too! I definitely recommend him!!!! We love him!! Thanks to him we have a wonderful trip!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Our tour operator is so Perfect!!All the team love this guy called Solomon!Friendly,professional!
Perfect!Everything is so good to the whole team!Will never forget this trip.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great, I would want to do this again!
The tour was really enjoyable, and we had a great time! Thoroughly enjoyed my experience and want to go back for seconds already! I was thankful that it was surprisingly more affordable than I had expected, and they were patient in answering all my queries via email. I would definitely book with them again if I went back.
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip, perfect organization
We spent with Lion Safaris and our lovely guide Emile 10 days over Christmas 2025, doing a tour Kigali-Nungwe-Volcanoes-Akagera-Kigali. We are typically self-driving during our travels but for Rwanda Lion Safaris was definetely the right choice. Emile is local Rwandian, he studied tourism and worked many years as park guide in Akagera and Volcanoes national parks, which means that he was extremely knowledgable about all the facts about Rwanda, culture, wildlife, people, etc. and he was proffessional. Communication before our arrival was smooth, Lion Safaris helped us to adjust the trip as per our needs (in Volcanoes we added on top of Gorillas also the Golden Monkeys treck), we paid the deposite online, Emile instructed us what to pack with us and then our guide was waiting for us at the airport. The ten days spent with him were very pleasant. All was organized seamlessly, we were not waiting for any formalities anywehere, Emile was always on time, selection of accommodation was very good, food served or packed for us everywhere was always very tasty and Emile made sure we had plenty of water, food or breaks as per needs, as well as information about everything what we see. He speaks fluent perfectly English, French and is very interesting person. Spending the long drives with him was fun and very educative. Rwanda is stunning, all the activities of our itinerary were jaw dropping, we enjoyed the long drives as well as the landscape combined with stories of Emile it was simply beautiful.
Our first guided travel ever couldnt go any better better and we will definetely recommend Lion Safaris to all our friends. Keep up the great work Emile, we will miss you!
