CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Communicate and promote actively
We communicated smoothly with this travel agency. Although there were some minor problems, we were lucky to see big five and animal migration. The entire trip was smooth. I recommend choosing this travel agency.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Luther the ⭐️
My fiancée and I had the most amazing trip with Suricata safari's. From start to finish nothing was too much trouble.
Our guide Luther really made our trip something to remember, his knowledge skills on the road were the best and a credit to him and the company!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic family safari
We had a fantastic experience with Beyond the Plains from start to finish. The office staff, particularly Alex, did a great job customizing our trip so it was exactly as we wanted and answering all questions. Once booked, they were extremely responsive to any messages sent- even going so far as to call the Kenyan immigration authorities when I was having trouble getting the payment for our ETAs to process.
After our arrival in Kenya, our guide Ian was also amazing. He knew everything about the animals and parks. He also shared tons of info about Kenyan culture and way of life. He was able to find all the animals- we saw the big 5 and also giraffes, a bunch of cheetahs, and tons of other animals. We also saw babies of almost every animal.
We were happy with all our lodges, particularly Aruba in Tsavo East and Zebra Plains in Amboseli- but the service in all of them was amazing. Kenyan hospitality cannot be beat!
I would highly recommend Beyond the Plains for anyone looking to book a safari
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent safari
An excellent safari, we did Kenya and Tanzania, 13 days and we have spent some very good days with Pavillion! The charming drivers and Peter his manager always answering any questions and at all times. A really recommendable agency and with which we would repeat if we return to a safari! A 10!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, educated, & Fun!
T his is the company you must pick! Jackson, the owner, hooked us up with our tour guide Joseph… If you can take your pick of tour guides, you must pick Joseph, he was truly incredible! Joseph was very communicative, kind, and patient. He was extremely educated and enthusiastic in his explanations of Tanzanias environment, history, and culture. He was prompt in all tasks, scheduling out days, meals, and going above and beyond to communicate our needs to various hotels we were hopping between. He even knew what places to take us for quick stops for food, souvenirs, and wash breaks. Need a tour guide? Joseph is your MAN!!!
Jackson was fantastic and replies to your needs on WhatsApp very quickly. He got us a guide, answered all questions and even helped us get pictures of receipts etc that we need for our own usage.
We strongly recommend this company for a smooth, stress free, safe, and fun tour in Tanzania.
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Safari
The overall arrangement for the trip was good, and we had the opportunity to see the highlights—the Big Five—during the Tanzania safari. The accommodations were generally good, with Embalakai Serengeti Camp being the standout. The meals there were delicious, the camp was comfortable, and we even had strong Wi-Fi in our room. However, the experience at Zita Camp, which was arranged as a replacement for our last night due to the original camp being fully booked, was not as good as Embalakai Serengeti Camp. The camp only offered very hot water for showers, and we had to use a whistle to request an escort out of the room, which could be unhygienic. Additionally, the food did not taste good at Zita Camp. Despite this, the other camps were not bad, and overall, we were satisfied with our stays.
For future travelers, I recommend discussing the schedule for viewing the migration with the tour guide, as the picnic spot is quite far from the migration area. Waking up earlier would provide a better chance to secure a good spot for witnessing the river crossing. It would have been great if we were able to see it. Overall, it was a great safari tour!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Family memories to last a lifetime
Spirit of Kenya lives up to its name in providing a trip that embodied the spirit of the country. From the incredibly prompt and helpful coordination with our planner, Laura, to prepare and plan to the knowledgeable and kindness of our guide, Bonnie. We brought our children (10 and 12) on our safari and our itinerary and guide provided a safe, welcoming, and memorable adventure for the whole family.
We were picked up from the airport by Moses who graciously offered to come get us the next morning for a tour around Nairobi. This was not part of our scheduled trip, which started the following day, but we had an amazing time visiting the Giraffe Center, the Kobe Tough Bead factory and the National Museum. He was kind, funny, and full of local knowledge. He also connected us to our safari guide, Bonnie so we could coordinate for our first morning.
Our 8-day safari included visits to Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Aberdare, Lake Naivasha, and Maasai Mara. Bonnie was the most amazing safari guide we could have asked for. He is calm, patient, prompt, and awed by the wildlife we all were looking for. He took us to see the country’s tallest waterfall in Aberdare, seemed to have an uncanny ability to find the wildlife we were seeking, and was excellent company on our drives. His calm demeanor and reassurance was perfect for our kids and us too.
This was by far the most expensive trip we have ever taken and it was hands down worth every penny. The coordination, logistics, service, and ground covered were huge! We also did a lot of research on other outfitters and group travel options. Spirit of Kenya offered the best value for us for the length, number of days, and flexibility. We cannot say enough good things about our experience.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Friendly and efficient - a great short trip to Etosha
My son and I arranged this short trip to Etosha (the Etosha Dash) at short notice. Prev communicated very well and was able to come up with a plan that we changed slightly and confirm all the arrangements promptly.
He kept in touch before the tour and even contacted us when we were delayed at Namibian immigration. The vehicle was clean and spacious, just what we wanted for photography.
Prev had arranged two excellent lodges for us and in between showed us much of what Etosha had to offer. He was great company, very informative but also with a super sense of humour.
This was not the cheapest tour but definitely provided excellent value for money.
If we return to Namibia I would certainly use PEA Tours again
BR
Recomend Peter was careful and take care of us very well during our trip
Really good. One advice would be watch the sunrise on the park
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Organised and understanding
Operator is well organised, clear communication was present through out the process
Driver Theodore waited at airport even when our flight’s were delayed and helped to make it on time to game drive, Safely!