CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing! Bucket list trip conquered.
Our driver (Ken), knew the Maasai Mara inside and out. His expert knowledge enabled us to see every animal imaginable. Top notch experience!
RS
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator was professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience smooth, enjoyable
National Park! The scenery is absolutely stunning, with lush forests, open plains, and beautiful views of Mount Meru. One of the highlights was the incredible variety of birdlife.
While it can be a bit difficult to spot some of the larger animals up close, the peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty of the park more than make up for it. It's a great destination for anyone who enjoys nature, photography, and quieter safaris
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unexpected extraordinary Kenya trip with professional Bushtop company
My family and I had been planning a trip to Kenya, and while browsing travel websites, a tour package offered by Bushtop immediately caught my eye—not only was the price reasonable, but it also included convenient "fly-in, fly-out" services, offering far more value for money than I had expected. However, I initially had some doubts: how could such an affordable price come with such high-quality hotels? With this question in mind, I began communicating via email with Denis, a staff member at Bushtop, and also shared our personal needs and travel preferences with him.
During the booking, what impressed me most is that I contacted a lot of companies with my requirements, the other companies just give the price in that popular hotel, , completely ignoring whether the hotels had availability or if they matched our needs. But Denis do suggest us about the hotel's availability and help us find the availiable one fits in our requirements. Denis's professionalism and thoughtfulness were the key reasons we finally chose Bushtop. The booking process very well, just after I paid the deposit, The booking process was also very smooth: as soon as I paid the deposit, Denis immediately sent over a clear and detailed itinerary.
The 6-day schedule was perfectly balanced—neither too rushed nor too relaxed, allowing us to fully experience the natural beauty of Kenya. We spent 1 day exploring Lake Naivasha, 2.5 days diving into the Masai Mara grasslands, and finally took a flight to Amboseli, where we spent 1.5 days encountering wildlife beneath the snow-capped mountains. This rhythm allowed us to immerse ourselves in each destination while having enough time to rest and recharge.
Our guide, James(for Neivasha and Masai Mara), and Timothy(for Amboseli), they're both extrodinary excellent
.James, who was in charge of the Naivasha and Masai Mara segments, was definitely among the top-tier guides: helping others for fun (over two days, he took the initiative to rush forward three times to help free other vehicles stuck in the mud), optimistic and enthusiastic (greeting each companion he meets), professional and skillful (not only has first-class driving skills, but also meticulously explains all kinds of animal and plant knowledge and Kenyan humanities along the way, like a treasure! The books in the backpack seem to be some years old, which are all his accumulated experience over the years), the service is also meticulous and thoughtful, and the hot drinks for lunch will be neatly arranged for us! The professional service level directly increases my good impression of Kenya.
Timothy, who was responsible for the Amboseli segment, was equally outstanding. Even though we stayed there for a short time, his professional tour planning allowed us to gain countless unforgettable moments. I remember one evening, we were originally planning to head back to the hotel, but Timothy smiled and said, "Give me 10 more minutes—there might be a surprise." Those 10 minutes let us witness a scene we would never forget for the rest of our lives: the setting sun shone on the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, and a family of elephants walked slowly right in front of us. Among the group was a one-month-old baby elephant, taking cute little steps to keep up with its mother. The golden light, the white snow-capped mountain, and the gray elephant herd combined to form a healing and stunning picture. Even now, when I think about it, it still feels like a dream.
However, there was a small hiccup during this trip: since we only booked one month in advance, most of the hotels on my list were already fully booked, and the service at the hotel we finally stayed in did not meet our expectations. I tried sending a message to Denis one night to share my concerns, and to my surprise, when we returned to the hotel after the game drive the next day, all the issues had been resolved. Denis not only coordinated with the hotel to upgrade some of the services but also specially sent a message to apologize. This efficiency and sense of responsibility completely dispelled our dissatisfaction.
Finally, I want to give a piece of advice to those guys planning a trip to Kenya: once you confirm your itinerary, be sure to book your hotel as early as possible! Unlike Manhattan or London, which have an abundance of luxury rooms, the number of high-quality hotel rooms in Kenya is very limited. Once you miss out, it’s hard to book them again—and we almost regretted it because we booked too late. Although Bushtop is a small travel company, it has the most sincere service attitude. From Denis’s patient communication to the professional companionship of James and Timothy, every detail made us feel valued. If I ever go to Kenya again, I will definitely choose Bushtop without hesitation.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seamless, friendly and accommodating
We had an unforgettable experience with Ways of Africa on our 8-day safari. From start to finish, the trip was seamless, thoughtfully planned, and executed with care.
Paul and Janet were incredibly warm and accommodating, going above and beyond to make sure every detail of our journey was perfect. Their hospitality made us feel welcome and well taken care of throughout.
Every lodge and camp we stayed at was exceptional — with stunning locations, top-notch service, and delicious food. It was clear that Ways of Africa had handpicked each place with care.
Our guide, Paul, was truly outstanding. Friendly, patient, and deeply knowledgeable, he made sure we saw everything we had hoped for — and more. He tailored the experience to our pace and interests, always ready to adjust the day’s plans to suit our needs. His insights into the wildlife, ecosystems, and local culture enriched every game drive and made the experience all the more meaningful.
I can’t recommend Ways of Africa highly enough and would love to do another safari with them in the future. If you're looking for a personalized, professional, and memorable safari, this is the team to go with.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
We have just returned from an 8 day Safari with Leopard Orchid Safaris
The whole experience was very special. The travel consultant Elijah was very helpful and answered all my questions and queries very quickly and efficiently, Elijah is a credit to Leopard Orchid
Our driver and guide Lawrence was also excellent and a very good and safe driver
We visited Amboselli, Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara, all parks have a great deal to offer
TW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very recommended
We joined the safari tour organized by Heart of Africa, and every part of the journey was perfectly arranged. All the staff members were incredibly friendly — thank you to everyone who hosted us (Samson, Erick, and all the other staff members at the lodges).
Our guide, Godfrey, was very experienced and fun. He led us to spot the Big Five, making this trip an unforgettable experience.
A highly recommended agency
PE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We really love nature and good coffee ☕ recommend Matwruni Waterfall.
We visited for 2 days Matwruni Waterfall and Coffee Tour last month, and it was such a peaceful experience. Migo African teams really well organized. And absolutely it was our great 2 days with Migo African Safaris. The sound of the waterfall, the smell of fresh coffee, and the friendly people made it feel like paradise.
We learned a lot about how coffee is made and enjoyed every moment. The waterfall is beautiful and the coffee tour was super interesting. We have plans to go on safari with them next year.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The arrangement was very considerate and I had a great time throughout.
This trip is totally worth it—full of adventure, excitement, surprises, and pure joy. Such a great experience, highly recommend giving it a go!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable
I recently took the 5 day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha tour. It was truly an unforgettable experience. Axis did a fantastic job explaining the different packages and helping me choose the one that best suited my needs. Our tour guide, Yassin, was exceptionally knowledgeable and demonstrated impressive driving skills throughout the journey. Thanks to his expertise, we were fortunate enough to see the Big Five, including a rare and thrilling sighting of a leopard ascending a tree with a carcas awaiting in the trees. For anyone joining a shared tour, I highly encourage you to communicate your interests. Yassin was incredibly accommodating and made a genuine effort to locate specific animals for us. He successfully led us to a lioness with her cubs, and we were lucky enough to spot the elusive rhino as well. Overall, this was a once in a lifetime adventure, and I highly recommend Axis for their excellent service and Yassin for being an outstanding guide.
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great customer service Leoni was amzing
After contacting several tour companies we ended up choosing Amshar first and formost because of their great customer service. Leoni was very quick to respond to all of our inquires from the start. He was able to accomadate our needs and was very proffessional. Our accomadations were great the lodges were beautiful.
Leoni helped organize our round trip flights from Zanzibar as well as our transfers.
We booked a 3 day 2 night safari.
We arrived in Arusha and were met at the airport by our guide Edward & Leoni.
From there it was all easy and fun. Edward went out of his way to make sure we saw and experianced an amazing safari. He was knowledgable and explained a lot about the local culture. We were in a pop up jeep that was very comfortable.
My husband really wanted to see lions and on our first day we were on our way out of the park and he heard over the radio that one had been spotted not too far away so he went back especially.
On our second day we went to the crater and he took a less traveled road which was great because it gave us amazing views on our way down.
We could not have been happier. He always made sure we were ok to move on and continue.
I highly recomend booking through them !
