AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience
I had an incredible experience with this travel agency during my trip to Zimbabwe. From start to finish, their professionalism, attention to detail, and friendly service made my vacation unforgettable.
CN
Unforgettable safari with excellent service
My experience with Explorian Safaris was truly outstanding. The communication before and during the trip was smooth and reliable, and the team made sure every detail was taken care of. The guide was professional. The tour was well-organized, great value for money, and full of memorable wildlife encounters.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
Nothing but good words for our 6-day safari during August-September of 2025 guided by Brian, an excellent driver and guide!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Safari was well planned - people very kind
I was in the safari with my wife and my son.
We didn’t want to spend too much and we choosed a share safari car. Our guide was very calm, very polite and explained us everything about the animals and the environment.
We have been lucky because there was a good feeling with the tourists traveling with us were.
Thank you very much to Michael the person that organized the safari and Benjamin, our safari guide
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Unforgettable Private Safari in Kenya – August/September 2025
I just returned from a private safari organized by JourneyMark Tours from August 30th to September 6th, 2025, and I must say I’m very satisfied with the overall experience.
A well-designed and diverse itinerary:
• Amboseli (2 days): A perfect place to start, with a stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park is beautiful and full of wildlife: zebras, elephants, wildebeest, giraffes, antelopes, ostriches… I was lucky enough to spot a hyena and a lioness on the first day.
• Lake Naivasha (1 day): A chance to walk among animals like zebras, giraffes, and antelopes – a more “touristy” experience that allows for close encounters. Not my favorite stop, but I’m sure others will enjoy it.
• Lake Nakuru (1 day): A smaller park, but very rich in wildlife: buffaloes, flamingos, pelicans, monkeys, and a beautiful leopard resting in a tree. I also saw two white rhinos, although they were quite far away.
• Masai Mara (3 days): The grand finale – and what a place! Perfect for big cats: lions, lionesses, cheetahs (we even witnessed a cheetah chasing a gazelle), and even a black rhino, which is extremely rare. A dream location for wildlife lovers.
A private safari with an outstanding guide:
This was a private safari, just me and my driver-guide Collins, in a minibus. That gave me a lot of flexibility and comfort for wildlife viewing and photography. Collins was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable about each park, and always knew where to go and how to position the vehicle for the best view. In Masai Mara, he was joined by a local Maasai guide, which added great value to the experience.
Traveling between the parks by road gave me the chance to see the diversity of Kenya’s landscapes. However, I wouldn't recommend this option to people who are nervous in vehicles – the driving style is very assertive, and overtaking large trucks on two-lane roads can be quite intense!
Lodges & Accommodation:
• Penety Amboseli Resort: My favorite lodge of the trip – beautiful setting, swimming pool, and bungalows with a direct view of Kilimanjaro.
• Avian Court Hotel: Comfortable hotel with very friendly staff.
• Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort (Nakuru): Not the best experience – poor organization, unpleasant smells, and long waiting times at the restaurant.
• Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort (Masai Mara): Good location and a large, comfortable bed, but the pool was dirty and overall amenities were basic.
Organization & Pricing:
I booked through JourneyMark Tours, and communication was smooth via WhatsApp. The payment system could be improved (no confirmation message after payment, which made me a bit anxious at first), but Tess, my contact person, was very responsive and supportive before and throughout the safari. She personally came to the hotel for the pick-up, brought a few useful welcome gifts, and even returned at the end for a personal debrief, which I really appreciated.
Price-wise, the final cost was higher than what was initially listed on SafariBookings, which surprised me at first. However, since it was a private safari, I found the price to be fair and reasonable, considering the quality of service and personalization.
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In summary:
An amazing trip, perfectly organized, with unforgettable wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and a great private guide. I highly recommend JourneyMark Tours for a private safari in Kenya – especially if you want to explore the country at your own pace and with maximum comfort.
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect trip, The guider is very professional. Exceed expectation
The whole trip is amazing. We follow our schedule planned before, and see all the animals we planned to see, even for some really rare animal. The guider Benjamin is so nice, also share us a lot of the local culture. The recommendations are really good, clean and cozy. We will come back again in the future.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Private Couple's Safari - A Dream Come True
We started planning this vacation in January, and thanks to friends, I was able to contact Best Memory Safaris, where Isaac was available to provide all the requested quotes and answer all our questions.
Given their professionalism and kindness, we decided to book a 3-day (2-night) beach trip in Diani, in a beautiful all-inclusive international resort, in addition to the 6-day (5-night safari).
We landed in Mombasa at 5:30 in the morning (one of the few that leaves immediately), and upon our arrival, the legendary Mathias was there, a guide who spoke fluent Italian and who had been working in this field since 1988.
We set off on a private couple's tour in a Land Cruiser. From the airport, we visited Tsavo West, Amboseli, Ziwani Sanctuary, and Tsavo East National Parks.
Our safari was anything but monotonous because Isaac organized early morning tours, one on foot with a ranger, one at night by car, a tour of the Maasai village, and a ranger-led tour of the pools of the rare blue fish.
Our guide, Mathias, knowing all the parks very well, allowed us to see and photograph numerous animals and stunning landscapes. He always knew how to pick the right moments to approach the animals with discretion and respect, allowing us to gain the best perspective.
The quality was also evident in the choice of lodges:
- Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (inside Tsavo West), indescribable;
- Amboseli Sentrim Camp (outside Amboseli), wonderful tents in a very well-maintained setting;
- Voyager Ziwani Tented Camp (Ziwani Sanctuary), a corner of paradise with hippos and crocodiles;
- Ashnil Aruba Lodge (Tsavo East), in the land of the red elephants.
We were happy and had unforgettable moments, and for this reason we recommend Best Memory Safaris to everyone!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value for money, excellent help and communication
From the first inquiry we had already a great feeling with Inspired Feet. Fiona sent us an extensive pdf with all the information quickly and was there to answer all our questions. Also the price for our 6 day safari was really great considering the value you get, compared to prices from many other safaris. We had a great time during our safari in Kenya and it was the experience of a lifetime. We loved our guide Jackson who brought really good vibes. We would definitely recommend choosing Inspired Feet for your safari. You are in the best hands with Fiona!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Always available and professional
Available and professional. Always ready to customize everything.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
We had a wonderful safari with Grayson as our guide. He asked what we wanted to see and made sure we saw it, while also sharing his knowledge with passion and enthusiasm.
We really appreciated how connected he was with the other guides, constantly communicating to make sure we didn’t miss out on any special sightings.
Overall, we had an incredible experience and we would 100% recommend Grayson as a guide.
