ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Siloniki was our safari guide. He was very nice and a great guide, the best!
Siloniki explained everything to us about every animal we saw. He made sure we saw as many animals as possible. It was great, and we loved it. Everyone at the camp is super nice, and the treatment was always amazing! I would come back a thousand times!
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IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very fun loving, enjoyable, enlightening guide
a truly life time experience. Very good service, best rates, very fun loving , completely reliable and so much enlightening. We have seen a complete animal Kingdom which is impossible in any other part of the world. It became a dream come true because of Divulge Adventures who guided us thoroughly.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely excellent
Was the best choose of my life.
I did the 10 days safari in Kenia and Tanzania and only in second day we saw de big five. The best trip of my life and I can say this before than been travelling in 30 countries
Thomas was Very knowledgeable and accommodating
The tour was eye opening. MoAfrika Tours have fantastic guides who are reliable and punctual.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thomas is an excellent tour guide
Thomas was punctual an had great communication before and during the tour. The section through the informal settlement of Soweto didn't feel performance, and Wendy the guid was lovely. 10/10 would use again.
AR
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
It’s worth every penny!!! Unbelievable eperience
From minute one, we’ve been treated like king and queen
Our guide Simon Taylor,is a grate experienced guide with so much knowlegement about every thing related to the park and even so much more.He made our journey very pleasant
People at Mohlabesi , they received us warmly. The food exquisit. And the two guides Sam and Richard , very professional , made us have a great time. We’’ ll never forget them
Then Kruger’s gate hotel wonderful !!!!!
We will recomend every person we know to take this tour
And I must tell you about all the personal that works with you especially Christine who assisted us about an inconvenience we had, because of the flight delay just when we were trying to fly from Buenos Aires to São Paulo
Thanks !!!!
Thank you all guys!!!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Our experience with Simba Paka Safaris in Kenya – Masai Mara was absolutely unforgettable! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish.
Paul was an incredible guide professional, kind, and very knowledgeable. He made sure every moment was special, and thanks to him we saw the Big Five up close!
The accommodation was cozy and clean, the food delicious, and the entire team made us feel at home. Every detail exceeded our expectations.
If you’re planning a safari in Kenya, don’t think twice Simba Paka Safaris is the best choice! 🐘🦁🌅
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Safari Experience in Kenya
Joseph was our business consultant before the tour officially started, and he was absolutely professional and responsive. He proactively adjusted our itinerary with great attention to detail, making sure every accommodation was well arranged. He also handled hotel invoices and airport pick-up preparations efficiently, which made us feel well cared for right from the very beginning.
Caxstone was our guide during the safari, and everything went smoothly and precisely according to our itinerary. He was reliable, detail-oriented, and remarkably observant — often anticipating our needs before we even voiced them. During the game drives, he always found the best spots for us to view the wildlife. Honestly, we weren’t obsessed with spotting the “Big Five,” but thanks to Caxstone, we completed it within the first two days!
Beyond his professionalism, he is also an honorable and kind man. When other vehicles were stuck or blocked on the road, he didn’t hesitate to lend a helping hand. He even shared food from his picnic box with local children near the park gates, quietly and selflessly — and we were truly moved by his generosity.
Melissa, who runs this certified company with her husband, personally came to pick us up at the airport and gave us a warm briefing before the journey began.
I chose to visit Kenya after reading a book last year that sparked my curiosity about this land. I had imagined this trip countless times before it happened — and it turned out to be even better than I could ever picture. Kenya is a place you must experience with your own eyes; no documentary or book can ever replace the feeling of being there.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
INCREDIBLE Safari
From the first inquiry to the final flight Compass was amazing. The detail in planning far exceeded any expectations I had. Each lodge was gorgeous with incredible staff. The 12 days I spent in Southerm Africa is something everyone should experience. I highly recommend using Darren for help planning the trip of a lifetime.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 days with Gatelinks Safaris, an unforgettable experience
For my first safari, I had a clear idea of the itinerary I wanted to follow, including must-see parks and activities like a balloon flight and a bike tour at Hell’s Gate.
After a long research, « safaribookings.com » popped up with a few companies and Gatelinks Safaris was the first one to respond to my quote request.
Rose answered me very quickly, just a few hours after my enquiry, with a detailed quote and a digital itinerary matching my personal choices.
After a few contacts with other companies, I decided to select Gatelinks for my project.
From the first conversation, Rose has shown her deep knowledge in safari experiences and we builded together the perfect project for a 5 days safari including Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Hell’s gate and the Girafe Center at Nairobi.
Every project is fully customizable and so every request will be analysed by Rose and included in the program depending on availability and feasibility.
For every question you have regarding your project, Rose will answer without delay, even during weekends or late evening.
We met at my hotel the first day, the whole itinerary was explained in details again and she handed me over to my driver, David.
David is, as Rose, a wonderful person.
He took care of me during those 5 days, checking everything for me (money withdrawal, change of planning due to weather,…) and making my safari unique and safe.
His drove me trough those beautiful parks with care and his knowledge about wildlife is wide and valuable.
David is such a good driver, his talent to spot animals is exceptional and this the result of years of experience.
The drives between the parks can be very long (5 hours sometimes) but with David, you just don’t realize it. We stopped a few times on the way for a coffee, had great discussions about the life in Kenya, he learned me some basic Swahili words,…
David is not just a driver, he made in every way my safari unforgettable.
From the first minute, Rose will take care of your program, making sure all your requests are fulfilled.
From the first kilometer, David will take care of you while discovering the beauties of Kenya.
Just choose Gatelinks Safaris, you won’t regret it.
As this was my first Safari, here are some tips.
Vehicle
Choose the Land Cruiser, it’s an extra budget but the car is much more confortable than the standard van.
Furthermore, the Land Cruiser can drive trough every kind of road or path, giving you the chance to explore many off-road areas.
It’s very well equipped : water, charging station for mobile phones, pop-up roof,…
Visa
Apply for the ETA at least one week in advance and print your ETA document in colours. The black and white picture is sometimes not clear enough which does not help when going through immigration.
Tipping
This is an important part of the total budget as it is a common practice in Kenya.
I personally used those numbers : 10usd /day/drive - 10usd/day/hotel
This can be adapted according to the level of performance delivered and personal feelings.
Suitcase
It is recommended to use a backpack or duffel bag as it fits better in the car trunk.
Especially if you travel in group or using national flights between the parks.
However, I have seen a wide majority of tourists traveling with hard cases on wheels.
Money
If you decide to withdraw money via an ATM, USD’s are hard to find as the majority of ATM’s offer KES only.
Money exchange at a “bureau de change” or bank is always possible.
Make sure you have a mix of both currencies even if paiements with credit cards are often accepted.