AT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to James Gichina for making our Masai Mara safari such an extraordinary and unforgettable experience.
James was an exceptional driver and guide who went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible wildlife experience. Thanks to his dedication, knowledge, patience, and incredible efforts, we were fortunate enough to see all of the Big Five! He did everything possible to locate the animals and position us as close as safely and appropriately possible, giving us the best views and wonderful opportunities to capture perfect photographs.
Beyond his outstanding guiding skills, James was incredibly friendly, polite, punctual, and accommodating. He listened to all our requests with a smile and was always willing to go the extra mile, even beyond his regular duties, to make sure we were happy and comfortable throughout the safari.
His passion for his work, genuine kindness, and commitment to creating memorable experiences truly set him apart. He made us feel well cared for and turned our safari into something truly special.
I wholeheartedly recommend James Gichina to anyone planning a safari in the Masai Mara. If you have the opportunity to have him as your guide and driver, you will be more than happy. You can be confident that he will do his very best to make your experience exceptional and unforgettable.
Thank you, James, for your outstanding service, dedication, and warm hospitality. I will always remember our wonderful safari experience with great appreciation! Asante sana
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip in Tanzania
I knew Makasa from my friend and they went to Tanzania 9 years ago. They told us they did a great safari last time. And now, us. We chose to travel in August because we wanted to see the river crossing. And finally, we did. It was really an incredible scene and thanks a lot to our guide, Jacquer (I'm not sure if I spell correctly). He led us along the riverbank to search for wildebeest herds and, based on his experience, assessed their condition as they crossed the river. Besides, he also led us to find many other animals, including the Big Five. During the trip, he also helped my child identify different animals and explained various animal-related facts in a humorous and engaging way, which my child thoroughly enjoyed chatting with. The trip gave us a completely different travel experience than before. Thank you.
CA
Great knowledge on siting views
Vincent was great. Prompt in taking us to different locations for good siting locations to see different animals doing different things. We saw a cheetah and the cubs eating an animal. We also saw two lions eating an animal. We saw an elephant and its calf taking bath and lions’ mating. We saw a whole lot of wilder beats migrating across the river. In between, we even saw some of them being grabbed by the crocodiles in the middle of their crossing. We saw different kinds of animals like doing different things. It was a wonderful experience. The landscapes were very beautiful. The sunset views are very unique in Serengeti National Park.
RO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Solomon made our safari truly special
We were a group of 7 travelling with this agency for 5 days at the end of October, through Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli. It was an amazing trip, and that's mostly thanks to our guide, Solomon.
Solomon did absolutely everything he could to give us the best experience. Whenever we asked to stop somewhere or take a different route, he was happy to do it, always with an eye on our safety. His knowledge of wildlife is impressive, and he loved sharing stories about Maasai culture and life in Kenya. He was warm, patient and so easy to get along with. He really was the heart of the whole trip.
The lodges and camps the agency arranged were even better than we expected. Other highlights were the Maasai village, a fascinating glimpse into a different culture, and Crescent Island, where you can walk right next to giraffes and zebras.
We'd recommend this agency to anyone, and we'd go with Solomon again in a heartbeat!
RO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I think I said “It’s incredible” 100 times this trip
The best guide we could have asked for
Our group of 7 booked a 5-day safari with this agency at the end of October, covering Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli. It was a fantastic experience, and our guide Solomon deserves most of the credit.
From day one, Solomon went out of his way for us. Any request we had, he made happen. Extra detours, more time with the animals, you name it, all while keeping us safe along the way. He knows so much about the wildlife and explained the local culture with real passion. He was understanding, friendly and always in a good mood, even with a group as big as ours. Solomon truly made this trip what it was.
The accommodations the agency chose for us were above and beyond what we expected. We also loved visiting a Maasai village, which was an interesting cultural experience, and Crescent Island, where walking among the animals is something you'll never forget.
Huge thanks to the agency, and especially to Solomon. Highly recommended!
RO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable 5-day safari, thanks to Solomon!
At the end of October, our group of 7 did a 5-day safari with this agency, visiting Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli, and it was absolutely fantastic from start to finish.
The real highlight was our guide, Solomon. He went above and beyond at every step and did everything we asked of him. If we wanted a detour to see something, he made it happen without hesitation, while always making sure we were safe. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and passionate about explaining the local culture and traditions. On top of that, he was patient, kind and genuinely understanding with all 7 of us. Honestly, Solomon made the entire experience. We couldn't have asked for a better guide.
The accommodations provided by the agency were well beyond our expectations. We also visited a Maasai village, an interesting cultural experience, and Crescent Island, where you get the rare chance to walk among the animals.
If you're planning a safari in Kenya, we recommend this agency, and you must ask for Solomon!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide Solomon was extremely careful to our needs, flexible, very informed about all the animals.
Our tour was incredible! We saw a lot of animals, had amazing accomodations with good food and great views!
Our guide Solomon was very flexible to our wishes, answered our many questions, made sure we always had the best views in the parks. We appreciated him a lot not only as a guide, but also as a person.
Awesome!
Excellent safari! Got to see every single animal! Very knowledgeable guide, good food and great driving!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Responsive and arranged a wonderful safari tour
Seth responded very quickly to my last minute request for a three day safari and offered lots of options to fit in to my situation. He adapted to offered tour so that I didn't have to spend all day in the airport and even offered a free city tour.
The safari itself was wonderful, and we saw so many different sorts of animals and lots of the ones we saw. We were lucky enough to have been in the Ngorongoro and Serengheti for the migration of zebra, wildebeest and elephant, so saw lots of these. Our driver (Mike from Avocet) was also careful to find places where there were fewer cars so less stress to the animals. All around a wonderful experience.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsible and helpful operator, beyond our expectation
I would say whistling travel is a boutique but excellent operator in Tanzania.
The itinerary was well designed and our requests were well treated. No mistakes, no scams, no emergency. They are responsive and powerful - prompt at dealing with problems if there was any.
Alex and Yuanyuan took good care of our special holiday. They are detail-oriented for the whole time, and really patient no matter how many questions we had.
Hope the guide can be more expert :)