IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stev was a very good we all preached him for every thing
Steve was an excellent guide, our lifesaver. We truly appreciate him and his work. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience!
The safari was very good, we saw many animal species. The Saloniki guide is an excellent professional.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience with this tour
It was a wonderful experience travelling with this company. Fadhili the driver is so jovial and well informed of places we toured. He's so funny that we laughed all through our journey. I would recommend them to other tourists around the globe. Keep up the good job!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour operator with excellent guide (Shaddy!)
Balu Travel offered us a very smooth and efficient booking process, with clear and easy communication throughout.
On the ground in Kenya, our 4-day safari (Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara) exceeded expectations – largely thanks to our guide, Shaddy. Responsible, professional, and exceptionally knowledgeable, Shaddy knows Kenya like the back of his hand, both inside and outside the national parks - adding interesting stops along the way to the parks. He consistently went above and beyond to make our trip unforgettable, and he certainly succeeded.
Over the four days, we saw every animal on our bucket list – from the Big Five (including both black and white rhinos) to cheetahs, ostriches, hyenas, warthogs, crocodiles, several monkey species, and a remarkable variety of birds. As a Maasai himself, Shaddy also introduced us to Maasai traditions and customs and took us to visit a local Maasai community, providing an interesting cultural layer to our experience.
Overall, we truly enjoyed our safari with Shaddy and Balu Travel and can fully recommend them to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari adventure in Kenya.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An awesome team that knows how to create unforgettable safari adventures.
A big thank you to Emma and her team for an amazing safari experience in Tanzania. The itinerary was excellent —a really nice mix of wildlife and cultural activities— and we learned so much along the way. The animal encounters were absolutely unforgettable and taught us a great deal about wildlife and their behavior. We also gained a genuine appreciation for the Maasai and the other tribes we had the privilege of learning from. It was an extraordinary journey in every respect.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderfull People, animals, beaches, food and nature
4 day safari in 3 different parcs and 4 days Zanzibar!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible
NYAMATUSI MAHOGONY
The camp was first class, the food wine were superb, the game drives were exciting and our young female guide Nomsa was extremely knowledgable and found lots of animals foe us to view in fact we saw the big five in one days drives . the walking safari and canoe safari allowed us to see the game form a different perspectuve and get closer to the animals. I would highly recommend the camp and the area.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Delightful , caring , professional and value for the money
I had the experience of a life time
The local staff were professional , caring and I felt pretty much like at home
The accommodations and service at a level almost to luxury . But, maybe it was because it was for 2 people the entire trip
I enjoyed sarangate and masa Mara . I would definitely recommend this company for any one Best value for the money
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream Safari, with amazing people!
Traveling with Kevic Tours was an amazing experience.
I first contacted them after finding their page on Safari Bookings, which was an extraordinary coincidence. We decided to choose a local company, knowing they would provide the best knowledge and guidance; we were completely right!
From the beginning, everything was exceptional. Kelvin was incredibly thoughtful and fulfilled every single one of our requests. Having the perfect safari trip was extremely important to me, as it was my dad’s dream journey, and I wanted to build it exactly as he would want it. We carefully crafted the itinerary together, and they even helped us book a room at the Salt Lick Lodge in Tsavo, which was one of the highlights of the journey.
We went back and forth until we had the perfect route, covering all the places we wanted to visit and combining both air and land travel. The booking process was smooth and really straightforward.
When we arrived in Kenya, we were personally welcomed by Kelvin and our first safari guide, John. They were warm, kind, and made us feel safe and comfortable from the very first moment and also throughout the entire safari.
We visited incredible places such as Lake Nakuru (Kelvin’s recommendation and definitely one our favorite spots of the trip), Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, and Tsavo East and West. The hotels and lodges were wonderful. Our favorite in Kenya was definitely Oilepo in Amboseli, where the staff was incredibly kind and our tent faced the amazing Mount Kilimanjaro. They made all our wishes come true, including visiting a Maasai village and taking a hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara.
John was exceptional. He explained all the wildlife we encountered and even carried books in the car to help identify birds and species. One of our favorite memories with him was in the Masai Mara, where we spent almost two hours quietly observing an encounter between a male elephant and a pride of lions. He was patient and stayed with us until we were ready to leave.
After Kenya, we flew to Tanzania, where we met our second guide, Erick. We visited the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Arusha. We were absolutely thrilled with our stay at Osinon Camp in the Serengeti; it was trully unforgettable. Hearing lions roar at night, enjoying amazing food, and feeling the genuine hospitality of everyone at the camp made it magical. They even sang to us when we arrived and again when we left; it was really emotional to say goodbye.
Erick was incredibly kind and taught us Swahili phrases throughout our journey. We had an amazing time with him; often chatting, laughing, and spending hours searching for wildlife. We remember so many stories with him, like the time he drove across the Serengeti absolutely determined to help us find lions.
I cannot thank Kevic Tours enough. It was an incredible, unforgettable journey. They made our stay truly memorable, and we left with wonderful friendships. Choosing a local company was the best decision, it made all the difference in creating a once-in-a-lifetime safari.
It was a dream come true for us, and we highly recommend booking with them!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Experience
We were traveling with our 5 months old baby and naturally, I had a lot of questions before for Ritesh and his team. Ritesh took the time and answered all my questions. I had made a few requests mainly for baby related things and the moment I got there, I saw everything was already there.
The safari ride went super smoothly as the guides were very helpful. Everytime I had to nurse the baby, the guide would slow down. They were all super accommodating.
Would highly recommend Shayona tours for your safari adventures!
