50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari and guide Thomas!
Despite changing from Tanzania to Spirit of Kenya at the last-minute due to Tanzania unrest, our 8-day family safari in Kenya was excellent from the moment we met our guide Thomas until he dropped us off at the airport. Thomas showed us more incredible wildlife and scenery than we thought possible. After a long drive from Nairobi on our first day, we had our first thrilling game drive with baboons, zebra, lions, cheetah, hippos, crocodiles and many antelope. Each day, we wondered how Thomas could top the last day’s discoveries of crocodile, hippos, rhinos, lions, cheetah, giraffe, and each day had a new moment that topped the last and never ended until the final day. We sat spellbound as a group of 30 or more elephants of all sizes passed right in front of us. We had a wonderful safari thanks to a wonderful guide, Thomas.
Thomas was consistently knowledgeable and patient with us, always asking us which options we preferred. We really enjoyed getting to know him over the week and feel like he showed us what the spirit of the Kenyan people is all about–warm, welcoming and caring. We appreciate that he went above and beyond and sorted out a sticky airline problem for us on our last day as well. We are so grateful he was our guide and highly recommend requesting him if he is available for your safari!
Each lodge we stayed at was very enjoyable, especially since we switched over to Kenya last minute. We particularly enjoyed the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort and Tulia Deluxe Mountaintop tents. Zebra Plains was a nice lodge but it was a very long walk to our tent, which didn’t have much of a view. Overall, however, we were very happy with the accommodations overall, food and lovely personnel at each site.
Thank you, Francisco, for your agility in making a last minute switch from Tanzania to Kenya fairly seamlessly! We appreciate your patience and responsiveness.
One note for improvement: our Welcome/Airport Transfer driver was not at the airport to greet us, and it is hard to arrive late at night in a new country and have to scramble. Fortunately our hotel had a shuttle we were able to use, but as part of the safari package, being greeted by a representative of Spirit of Kenya would have made us feel more welcome.
Our family highly recommends Spirit of Kenya for a life changing trip and recommend that you request Thomas as an excellent guide.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari
Great experience from planning the safari with Pius, pick up by Frank and our wonderful 10-day safari with Kindu. We saw the Big-5, Small-5, Cute-5….we’ll book with Colours Africa next time to find the Exotic-5 full house.
Environmentally concious, wise, kind, experienced, great driver and spotter
Kindu was a great driver
Lovely with our kids
Experienced and knowledgable
Comfortable car and great driving skills
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A fantastic safari
Perfectly organised, with a fantastic guide, Aziz. Good selection of lodges, fair price. Davies, my contact person in Serengeti Cheers, has been very helpful and supportive in making our experience memorable
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour, highly recommend!
We had a GREAT experience during our safari! When we did our booking, we had a hard time choosing which company to go through. We chose Wildheart Adventures as we found that they were great at tailoring the accommodations and the tour to what we were hoping to experience on our honeymoon. Our guide, Mr. Focus, was AMAZING. He was great at making a plan according to our rhythm, and constantly adapted to what we were hoping to experience. He gave his 100% to have us see all possible animals, and made sure we had the best time! He also ensured that hotels treated us nicely. In every hotel of our tour we had a nice little welcome that was personalized, and had special attentions to our honeymoon. I can't recommend this company enough, we had the best time and would do it again!
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional!!!
Our safari with Suricata was absolutely unforgettable!
From the very beginning, Edward made the booking process effortless. He was always quick to respond, clear, and helpful, ensuring we chose the perfect package for our trip.
Upon arriving in Tanzania, the warm welcome at the airport and meeting Mr. T immediately made us feel taken care of. When our luggage didn’t arrive on time, the whole team went above and beyond, assisting us with communication, guidance, and even transporting us to the airport to collect our bags. We are so grateful for their support!
The safari itself was simply amazing. Every detail – the vehicle, accommodations, meals, and overall organization – was top-notch.
Our guide, Golden, was incredible. Friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, he shared his expertise on wildlife, nature, and local culture, always making sure we had the best possible experience and views of the animals.
A huge thank you to Suricata Safaris! You made this adventure truly special, and it’s an experience we’ll cherish forever.
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE
Our safari with the Suricata team exceeded all our expectations!
Our initial communication was online and Edward was always available, direct and explanatory, helping us book the right package.
When we arrived in Tanzania, the welcome at the airport, as well as our meeting with Mr T, made it even more worthwhile. Our suitcases had not been delivered and all the members of the team tried to help us communicate with the authorities, direct us and transfer us to the airport so that we could pick up our luggage. We are grateful for this!
Regarding the safari experience, words are unnecessary! The vehicle, the accommodations, the food and the general organization were all amazing!
Our guide, Golden was an excellent person and professional. Always smiling, with excellent knowledge of animals, nature and culture, he answered all our questions and made sure that we saw the animals from the best possible perspective.
Suricata Safaris, thank you for everything! We will never forget what we experienced thanks to you!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super Professional & Amazing
I communicated with Jeff from Avocet and we had Waldon as our guide for 6 days safari in 3 different parks where we saw all the animals and had an amazing time! Didnt pay anything extra from the initial price and we had everything included!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best for Kenya holidays
We’ve booked multiple trips with Far and Wild, and they never fail to impress. Kenya is a country to which we love returning — from incredible wildlife sightings in the Maasai Mara to the soft sands of Lamu with relaxing days at Peponi Hotel. Each trip has been unforgettable. We’ve loved exploring different areas and discovering new experiences, and we’ll certainly be back and with Far and Wild . Their attention to detail and knowledge of Africa are excellent .
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable and easy to work with.
We booked a 3-day camping safari with Vision Tours. The provider offered us 4 different routes and advised us on the content of each option. We opted for a fly-in safari from Zanzibar to Arusha and are very happy with our choice. The provider booked our flights and transfers. Shortly before the safari began, a team from the tour operator came to our accommodation, answered our questions and gave us gifts. The safari itself was world class. We saw the Big 5 and all the other animals that live in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Our driver, JUSTINE, was very helpful, funny and friendly. Even though we had difficulties with dinner one evening because we were taken to a different lodge than planned, it turned out to be for the best: due to expected rain, the tour operator upgraded our camping accommodation so that we wouldn't get wet. Everything was sorted out quickly via WhatsApp. The team is really easy to reach and helpful. Overall, I can highly recommend the budget safari with Vision Tours.
