35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Seamless, Unforgettable Safari – Hyrax Safaris Delivered Beyond Expectations 🐾
From the very first message, Hyrax Safaris impressed us with their professionalism and personal touch. Roselyne was an absolute star—her communication was clear, reassuring, and always timely. She made the planning process feel effortless, keeping me informed every step of the way and answering all my questions with patience and care. We even had a few chats via WhatsApp, and nothing was ever too much trouble.
The day before our safari, we were met at our hotel by Edwin, who was joining the trip as part of his learning journey. He collected the remaining payment, provided a receipt, and surprised us with four safari hats—a thoughtful gesture that my kids absolutely loved and wore with pride throughout the trip.
The safari itself was outstanding. Our driver and guide, Jim, was phenomenal—his knowledge of the Masai Mara was deep and engaging, and he answered every question with enthusiasm. Thanks to his expertise, we saw four of the Big Five, including the elusive leopard and cheetah, which felt like a dream come true.
Roselyne’s recommendation to stay at Enkorok Mara Camp was spot on. The camp was comfortable, well-run, and perfectly located for game drives. While the journey from Nairobi is long and bumpy, it’s absolutely worth it for the experience that awaits.
Having a private safari made all the difference—we had the flexibility to tailor our days, linger where we wanted, and enjoy the adventure at our own pace. It was worth every extra penny for the freedom and intimacy it provided.
Jim and Edwin were not just guides—they became part of the fun. We shared laughs, stories, and unforgettable moments. They’re a true credit to Hyrax Safaris.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I’m so glad I trusted Hyrax Safaris to deliver it. If you're considering a safari in Kenya, look no further—this team will make it magical.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari with African Big Cats – Wildlife 🦁, Culture 🛖, and Heartfelt Moments 💖
Our safari with AFRICAN BIG CATS was an all-round excellent experience that exceeded our expectations in many ways. Communication in advance was professional and reliable. Shortly after we made our inquiry via SAFARIBOOKINGS.COM, Joshua from African Big Cats contacted us, followed by a friendly and informative exchange with Naomi – both via email and WhatsApp, which proved especially helpful for time-sensitive questions.
On the day of arrival, we were warmly welcomed by our guide Dominick Israel , and also received a personal briefing from Emanuel, the managing director of African Big Cats, directly at our hotel. This meeting allowed us to clarify any open questions and helped us mentally prepare for the journey ahead. On the second-to-last day, we were invited to share our feedback directly with Emanuel – yet another sign of the company’s remarkable customer care.
Throughout the trip, the support provided by our guide Dominick was outstanding. His deep knowledge of flora, fauna, and culture – paired with his ability to communicate it clearly and engagingly – greatly enriched our safari experience. It’s especially worth noting that Dominick previously worked as a ranger, and brought with him an impressive wealth of expertise from that time. He looked after all organizational matters, coordinated with lodges and the office, and ensured our vehicle was always in top condition. His dedication to showing us as many animal species as possible – even if it meant taking detours – along with his care for our safety and wellbeing, stood out throughout the trip. Thanks to his previous time spent in Germany, we shared a unique connection that made our journey even more special. Over the two weeks we spent together, we truly feel a friendship was formed.
The choice of accommodations fully matched the booked “comfort” category. We were welcomed warmly and professionally at every stop, and in many lodges were even addressed by our first names – a detail we deeply appreciated. The topic of tipping was communicated transparently and early on, which helped us feel prepared.
Overall, we consider the value for money to be fair – especially considering the comprehensive services included: lodging, meals, park fees, and a highly qualified GUIDE. Although it’s a HIGH-END trip, the quality and service absolutely justify the cost. We were happy to follow the recommendation of tipping our guide daily – particularly because DOMINICK’s service was truly exceptional.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION throughout the journey were highly reliable. Any spontaneous changes were discussed openly and sensibly – such as the opportunity to spend additional time in the NGORONGORO CRATER at Dominick’s suggestion.
🗺️ TRAVEL SUMMARY
Our safari took us through some of TANZANIA’S most stunning protected areas:
📍ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK, where we went on a GUIDED WALK with a RANGER and observed GIRAFFES up close — a truly unique start to our trip
📍TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK, with its majestic BAOBAB TREES and large ELEPHANT HERDS. Here we also joined a NIGHTTIME GAME DRIVE, offering fascinating glimpses into animal life after dark
📍LAKE MANYARA, famous for its DIVERSE BIRDLIFE and TREE-CLIMBING LIONS
📍SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, the heart of the GREAT MIGRATION and setting for unforgettable WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
📍NGORONGORO CRATER, a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE with astonishing wildlife density — where we were lucky enough to spot RHINOS
Our accommodations – especially the TENTED LODGES LOCATED INSIDE THE PARKS in TARANGIRE, SERENGETI, and at LAKE MASEK – brought us incredibly close to nature. On several nights, we fell asleep and woke to the SOUND OF LIONS ROARING — a spine-tingling experience we’ll never forget.
The itinerary was rounded out by MEANINGFUL CULTURAL EXPERIENCES:
🏹 Visiting the HADZABE and joining them on a MORNING HUNT gave us profound insight into their way of life
🔧 We then spent time with the DATOGA, learning about their CRAFTSMANSHIP and TRADITIONS
🛖 One particular highlight was our stay at the OSILIGILAI MAASAI LODGE: we slept in a TRADITIONAL BOMA HUT, went on a NATURE WALK with a MAASAI WARRIOR, joined a SPEAR-THROWING COMPETITION, danced with the MAASAI at SUNSET, and later gathered around the CAMPFIRE - powerful moments that touched us deeply!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous Fun with the Gorillas
Hermosa Life Tours was a wonderful team to work with. They listened to what we were looking for and planned a seamless trip. The team was very responsive beforehand answering all our questions. Augustin was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and helpful during our stay.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Safari Experience
Amazing Memories Safaris was a great company to work with. They listened to what we were looking for and planned a fabulous trip. Titus and David helped make the experience seamless and were there to answer all our questions.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Turned the unknown into an easy, seamless adventure!
Wow!! When asked how our trip went, it was wonderful. Rodah was beyond helpful in helping us plan our last minute honeymoon adventure. We have never traveled to Kenya so there were a lot of unknown factors that Rodah made super easy. From booking our bush flights to the hot air balloon to ensuring our honeymoon was special was amazing and took the stress out of planning from far away. Staying at Kichwa Tembo was amazing. We would 100% book with Shanjoy tours again for our next adventure!
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionals
From welcoming in the airport, till the end. Everything was at maximum rate! Take Rongai route + Mataruni waterfall. I don't like coffee, but even for me it was very interesting experience and performance) Thanks all guys (Joshua, Chesuda, Martin, Guinness, Emissy, Jonas, and of course Renga) {Sorry if I mistake the names writings (((} for my ascension, I don't know what results can be without you! After Jonas cooking in the route, the meal from 3* hotel was like Doshirak))) . For weather: I didn't normally see Kili!!! From landing in airport till departing!!! Every day was rain and fog!!! (01.01-07.01). At the same time She normally shows herself just from Moshi))) Tanzania is a Green Emerald in Africa. If I were You I take "Wings of Africa" to know it better! Successful climbs to everybody!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Leticia who helped me plan the trip and experience was brilliant and really helpful. Unfortunately i had to cancel my trip for personal reasons and she was understanding of that. Samson was great in helping with the booking cancellation. Hopefully I'll get a chance to go and I'll definitely be using Golden Trips Tanzania
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great tour to discover Soweto
We had some hours before our flight home and booked this tour. So convenient , they picked us at the airport. The guide, Lebo is fantastic. He has an answer for every question ☺️
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical experience
We chose this company because they were both professional and punctual in their responses but we couldn’t have received a more personal and friendly experience. This company thought of everything to make our first time in Africa memorable. Not only did we see so many animals - including the big 5 - but our driver was extremely knowledgeable in everything Kenyan as we drove from one park to the next. Each hotel was chosen to give us the best experiences of what Kenya has to offer. I would not hesitate to recommend this company for your safari
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect tours
Amazing team from start to finish, communication on point! No question to much. They organised our whole holiday, safari and excursions! The guides were amazing, friendly and knowledgable! This company is amazing, highly recommend 😊
