WS
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional
My sincere appreciation goes to Elizabeth, who was incredibly helpful from the very beginning. She patiently assisted with bookings, quotations, and even guided me in choosing the most suitable property for my elderly parents, ensuring their comfort throughout the trip.
A special thank you to Kuria, our driver and guide, who made the entire experience unforgettable. From the moment he picked us up to the very end of our journey, his professionalism, kindness, patience, and excellent service stood out. My parents are still talking about how wonderful he was.
This trip was more than just a holiday; it was a beautiful opportunity to create precious memories with my parents, and I am truly grateful to the entire team for making it so special.
We will definitely be booking with you again.Thank you, Elizabeth and Kuria, for an experience we will always cherish.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Amazing Wildlife, accommondations are good, friendly guides, communication could be improved
under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent tour safari in east Africa curating programs as per client needs
We recently had a safari program to Kenya and Tanzania for 9 days 8 nights myself and my family. The program was tailored to meet specific needs outside of the traditional programs. We visited children and need schools later on we went to Serengeti ngorongoro and later amboseli lake naivasha and climax the tour at masai mara. We thought was impossible was seamlessly organized to perfection from accommodation to transport transfers and entrance all was excellent. We highly recommend this company without hesitation.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five river crossings, incredible big-cat sightings, and a memorable Kenya–Tanzania safari
We have just returned from a 9-day, 8-night private safari for four people with Benson Safaris, travelling through Kenya and Tanzania in October 2026. It was an unforgettable trip—not simply because of the places we visited, but because of how much time we actually spent watching wildlife.
Our route took us from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara, across the land border into Tanzania, and then through the northern and central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire, finishing in Moshi before flying home from JRO.
The standout of our Tanzania safari was Zablon (Zab). His ability to plan our game drives and find wildlife was exceptional. On our very first day in the northern Serengeti, he helped us find the Big Four and witness a wildebeest river crossing. Whether it was luck, his skill, or a combination of both, it was an astonishing start.
What impressed us most was that Zab did much more than find the animals. He seemed to know where to look, and he also positioned us for the best possible views and photographic angles. Thanks to his guidance, we captured an entire wildebeest river crossing and a lion hunt—two particularly rare and memorable moments for us. Lions mating and playful cubs were other highlights of the trip, and Zab also helped us find excellent angles for photographing leopards. For travellers who care about both wildlife viewing and photography, we would wholeheartedly recommend him.
The wildlife encounters were extraordinary. We witnessed five wildebeest river crossings, including three in a single morning, and had five leopard sightings. We watched lions mating and hunting, lion cubs playing, and a leopard on a tree. Seeing rhinos in Ngorongoro helped us complete the Big Five, while Tarangire offered wonderful elephants and beautiful baobab scenery.
Of course, these sightings were our good fortune, not something any operator can guarantee. What mattered was having enough time to wait, observe and enjoy what unfolded. Across the trip, we had roughly 65 hours of game drives and wildlife activities, including several full days of around 10–11 hours. Even the days when we moved between safari areas still included meaningful wildlife viewing.
We are also very grateful to Grace for her expertise in arranging our itinerary, her tireless patience with our many requests for changes, and her help in coordinating solutions to the questions and issues that came up. We exchanged enquiry emails with more than 30 safari operators, and her thoughtful, responsive support was a major reason we ultimately chose Benson Safaris with confidence.
Thank you as well to Samson, our guide in Kenya, for being part of our wonderful safari, and to Benson for helping bring this customised cross-border journey together.
Spending time in both the northern and central Serengeti was a particular highlight. They offered different landscapes and wildlife experiences, and even after four days we were not ready to leave. Staying at KonTiki Mara and KonTiki Seronera also gave us lovely sunsets and morning light right at camp. For the final part of the trip, we arranged our own hotels separately, which gave us a comfortable change from tented accommodation.
One practical lesson for future travellers: confirm the exact Serengeti entry and exit times and the park-permit coverage beforehand. We extended our stay in the park on the fourth day and had to arrange the permit extension locally.
We came home with far more than a checklist of animals: river crossings worth waiting for, playful cubs, long days on the plains, and photographs we will treasure. Thank you, Zab, Samson, Grace and Benson, for being part of such a memorable journey.
For an unforgettable safari, choose Benson Safaris and ask for Zablon (Zab). They helped make our journey extraordinary, and we cannot recommend them highly enough.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
We went for two days to the Mara with our guide David Mukami. Within the limited time we had we saw the big five and so much more. Much thanks to David for driving safely and getting us at the place to have the best perspective on the animals. Would 100% recommend.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely pleasant experience
Had a very pleasant experience with splendid vacations. From the get go Alice was extremely prompt with providing tailored quotes that suited our wants/needs for the safari. She answered all questions in a timely manner and was very helpful. Our guide and driver, Gabriel was lovely. He has fantastic knowledge about all the animals in various parks/reserves and answered any and all of our questions thoroughly. He looked after us extremely well whilst on safari, ensuring we had an amazing time and was a great driver, navigating tricky terrain to ensure we got the best photographs. Would highly recommend splendid vacations.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Edith and the team were incredible, our holiday was a dream come true.
Having lived in Kenya for 7 years, it was magical to return and to receive the highest standard of service from this outstanding and local tour company. From start to finish, Edith and the team could not have done more to make our trip more special. All transport was flawless and easy. Edith met with us in Nairobi for a wonderful lunch and provided personalized water bottles and blankets for us to take on our safari which was a lovely touch. Our driver Peter was fantastic, so knowledgeable and dedicated to his profession. It was wonderful getting to know him during our trip. We stayed for 10 days, Edith organized all our accommodation and game drives. We spent two nights in Nairobi where we visited the famous David Sheldrick elephant orphanage and the Giraffe Sanctuary, staying at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden. We then spent 2 nights at Sweetwaters Serena Ol Pajeta in the luxury camping tents. We saw lots of rhino, it was incredible. We spent one night at Sarova Nakuru lodges, with wonderful rooms looking over the most stunning views. We ended our trip with four nights at Sarova Mara Camp. This was the highlight of our trip. Edith arranged for us to stay in the premium accommodation. The food and setting was incredible, and the tented camping was beautiful. We had the most incredible time. We decided to fly from the Masai Mara to return to Nairobi, Edith organized this flawlessly for us and arranged for us to have a room in the Hilton hotel at the airport to relax in before our returning flight. 5 stars and we cannot wait to return again! Thank you Edith!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A memorable safari experience ever
Our safari experience to Tanzania with Serengeti Unforgettable Safaris was amazing! Everything was perfect, we saw different herds of animals, we slept in great and good accommodations and every day we had a delicious picnic lunch. Our guide Japhet was very friendly. He knows everything in the parks, he told us so many stories and explanations about animals, nature and history if the country. And above all, he speaks quite a perfect English! It is a big quality and very appreciated because I traveled with my partner. Japhet was very understanding and patient.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
The safari was amazing and perfect. Everyone needs to see this experience.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Safari Experience in Kenya
Our safari with Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris was an incredible experience. But considering the unexpected situation we faced during our trip, what was even more incredible was the support, kindness, and care we received from the team. They went above and beyond to help us during a difficult moment, and we will always be grateful for that. The way they handled everything made us feel supported and safe when we needed it most. We will never forget this experience, not only because of the beauty of the Masai Mara, but also because of the humanity and dedication shown by the people who helped us. Thank you for everything!