ES
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized and super staff!
What an amazing ten-day journey across Kenya and Tanzania! Beyond the Plains was a great choice for our safari! We started out by getting picked up from our hotel in Karen, just outside Nairobi. Our first driver was named Patrick, and he was with us during our time at Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara. Super knowledgeable and friendly! The vehicle was well equipped with a small refrigerator and comfortable for the tough terrain of the Kenyan roadways, as well as the off road of the parks that we visited. We stayed in the beautiful Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. Beautiful views over Lake Nakuru. The weather was a bit rainy for the time in Lake Nakuru, but that only added to the experience as the area was so verdant and lush. We came across our first lion within minutes of entering the park. We travelled then to Maasai Mara. Rough terrain on local roads and it was a full day of travel to change locations.
We enjoyed our visit to the Mara and our time spent with the Maasai when we visited the village and saw how they live. Along the way and over several days, we spent our time roaming the area around the Mara and seeing all the Big Five! Patrick stayed in touch with other guides and kept us entertained along the way with explanations of all we were seeing. Fantastic! We stayed in the Zebra Plains camp that was very comfortable and were well looked after. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit after dinner and the al fresco dining under the stars! Then we transferred to our next stop in the Serengeti after another full day of overland travel on the local roads. Be ready for the “Kenyan Massage”! Plenty of ruts in the road and potholes to navigate as we sped towards the Tanzania border and our next vehicle and driver.
Upon clearing into Tanzania, we found the Omar waiting for us and ready to drive on to Serengeti. Omar was friendly and helped explain what we were seeing along the way, after we enjoyed a nice lunch together to start to get to know each other. The vehicle was a bit older and a bit rougher than our first vehicle, but still had a working fridge to keep water, and chocolates, cold. Our trip through the Serengeti was fantastic and Omar showed us a great time! We stayed in the Acacia Central Camp at Seronera. Great food each day and a hearty breakfast each morning before our game drive. It was memorable! After three nights at Acacia that we loved sitting out by the fire and under the stars, we moved on towards Ngoro Ngoro crater. Another full day of driving to get there but incredible to see the crater once you arrive! The time at Ngoro Ngoro was short, but exciting as we saw some rhino and a standoff between a pride of lions and some Cape Buffalo! We spent the night at Ngoro Ngoro Farmhouse and that we by far the most luxurious stopping point on our trip. Amazing dinner on the terrace! Great tour of the farm and explanation about coffee farming in Tanzania! Too short a stay and would love to return! However, we had more travel ahead as we continued to Amboseli and back into Kenya. The border crossing was easily done after some payment of support to some of the border staff that was unexpected.
On the Kenyan side again, we met our third driver Moses and got into the next vehicle. This safari truck was the oldest and least well equipped that we experienced, as there was no fridge and some of the handles in the vehicle that we hung to along the road were missing. Moses arranged for ice in our cooler for the second day and all was well again as we transversed Amboseli and got to take in all the great wildlife. Moses provided great explanations on how Amboseli came to be and about the topography and varied terrain that we crossed. Amazing experience!!
Our trip was well done and well organized in getting us from place to place and going across borders. The staff were super, and we enjoyed our time getting to know them. We hope to one day return and see more of Kenya and Tanzania because they are amazing countries to visit! We pray for the continued conservation efforts within the parks and hope that the swift development in each country provides the economic benefits to all of the citizens in these two fantastic countries.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari experience with Izack
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Safari Experience with Izack!
We had a wonderful safari experience with our tour guide Izack! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip truly memorable. We really enjoyed exploring the national parks and seeing the incredible wildlife.
The only small suggestion for improvement would be to provide an earlier briefing and communicate the daily schedule a bit more clearly, so everyone knows what to expect and when.
Overall, an amazing experience that we would definitely recommend! Thank you, Izack, for the unforgettable memories!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing caring people who make dreams come true
From the time we started planning to the time we came home they were our constant companions. We could not ask for a better tour operator
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best tour operator in Kenya!
This was our second trip with African Hagyko Safaris and we can recommend them without reservation.
The trip was booked very last minute, due to our safari to a different country being cancelled with little notice. I knew I could count on African Hagyko to come to the rescue! Bernard was able to organize our trip within days. He was easy to communicate with via email and WhatsApp and was worked with us to make sure the itinerary and lodges suited our wishes and our budget. We also booked a flight to the Maasai Mara and Bernard personally picked us up from the international airport to transfer us to the regional one.
They are able to book a trip to suit any budget, be honest with them about your budget and they will find the best value for money. They won’t book any lodge that isn’t of the best quality regardless of its level of luxury.
We specifically requested Harrison as our guide again, and were very fortunate that he was free for our exact dates. His level of expertise is hard to beat. His driving skills are excellent and he manages the off road driving and the Kenyan highways with ease. On safari his knowledge of animals and their behaviors helps him to make great sightings. He is not a guide who follows the crowd, he takes you on a real safari to spot the animals no one else has seen yet! We took my father with us on this trip and Harrison was great at making him feel comfortable the whole trip.
Our previous trip we did 4 parks, but this trip we only did 2 to minimize the transfers. Both ways have their perks but listen to the advice of Bernard and you won’t be lead astray.
We will be booking a third trip with them again sometime on the future and highly recommend you book with them too.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dreams come true
Every child dreams of Africa. It's one of our very first dreams. Elephants, giraffes with their long necks, zebras and lions. They are Always among our very first favourite toys...
Maybe because the first humans came from Kenya?
Thank you, African Beast, for making this childhood fantasy come true!
Thank you, Mercy, for convincing me to do it, and thank you, Joshua, for being an excellent driver and an amazing safari guide!
See you guys again! Wishing you all the very best! ❤️🦒🐆
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Last-Minute Safari with Hagyko
This was our second time with Hagyko and our tour guide Harrison. We had an amazing time in the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru.
The accommodations and food were great and catered exactly to our taste. The sunrise view of Lake Nakuru from our tent was truly amazing.
Harrison is an incredible safari guide with tons of knowledge and a great sense of humor! He spotted dozens of different animals for us and always made sure we got a good picture of them.
A big thank you to Bernard as well who organized the trip for us at the last minute.
Asante Sana, Hagyko!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
I loved the journey there, very comfortable.
Well educated tour guide who goes into detail about each animal.
The tour is slow yet you see a lot.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service
We had a wonderful time in Kenya and were completely satisfied with everything! Our itinerary was quite packed, but we got to see and experience so much.
As we were traveling as a Muslim group, we had a few specific requests, especially regarding food and cultural considerations. Our needs were always respected and accommodated, which we truly appreciated. We felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the entire trip. David and Alice were always available whenever we needed them.
It was a beautiful journey filled with unforgettable memories. We would definitely recommend this company and would happily travel with them again anytime! 🤗
Thank you so much for everything!! Asante sana!
CO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 Days Safari
We took the 3-day Masai Mara safari, and everything went exactly according to the itinerary. It was a fantastic safari experience from start to finish. The organization, logistics, and customer service made the entire trip seamless.
Although it was a budget-friendly safari, the accommodations were excellent—clean and comfortable—and the hospitality was consistently outstanding.
The wildlife encounters were incredible; our guide made sure we saw almost every animal, and he always positioned us for the best photo opportunities. He was an excellent driver and guide. An unforgettable memory.
I recommend this agency to anyone looking for a well-organized, affordable safari.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Guide
Everything was absolutely excellent from start to finish! Communication was smooth, the service was outstanding, and everything was very well organised. The tour was an unforgettable experience and offered excellent value for money.
A very special thank you goes to our guide, Antoine, who truly made the experience exceptional. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, professional and attentive throughout the entire tour. His passion and enthusiasm made every moment even more special.
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you for everything!