US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very thoughtful and responsive.
I had an extra couple of days in Nairobi on a business trip and added a safari booking rather last minute. I was by myself and wanted to go to Masai Mara since I have heard so many great things about this area and it is within a few hours drive from Nairobi. I ended up with ThinkScene and I don't regret my decision at all. They picked me up at my hotel and from then on, I was taken care of properly by my driver and tour operator. This was in early December, which is considered off-peak for tourism, but I thought this was a bonus as we were often the only car on the road and even had a private viewing of lions. We stayed one night in a very comfortable and modest tent camp just outside the Masai Mara near a Masai village, and had the thrill of an overnight visit from a pack of hyenas, although the local dogs and the Masai security guard handled the situation with ease. On the day safaris, we saw just about everything: Lions, hyenas, so many elephants and giraffes, wildebeest, buffalo, impalas galore, and had a very special viewing of a leopard cub with its mother. Again, we were often the only tour or one of maybe 3-4 other cars at these scenes.
I plan to visit Nairobi again next year, and would definitely book with ThinkScene again. If you are looking for a modestly priced Safari with a friendly host and driver that are determined to give you a great experience, this is a solid choice.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dependable
We absolutely loved our safari experience. Mary was an excellent communicator and arranged everything for us including accommodation in Arusha and airport transportation. We highly recommend!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Collins is the best tour operator!
Colly was our tour guide. He was prompt, reliable and kept us safe and informed. I really feel like he did his best to make everything go as smoothly and efficiently as possible. He also was fun, kind, and felt like family! I was sad to say good-bye. Thank you for a great trip.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Muzbag Safari is the best
Muzbags Safari is superbly organized, with excellent drivers and guides. Even traveling alone as a woman is simply fantastic and highly recommended.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Experience!
My husband and I got to experience an amazing safari trip in Kenya.
The itinerary flowed smoothly, and the camps and lodges chosen met and sometimes exceeded our expectations.
Because the plane schedule from Kenya Airways changed suddenly, we lost a night at our final destination in Seychelles which was very disappointing and frustrating.
Maurice, our safari coordinator, was gracious enough to provide a substitute stay at a bed and breakfast high star hotel.
One of the first-class tent resorts that we stayed at included Little River Camp which was ideal for honeymooners with an emphasis on personal attention to you as a visitor.
Because there were so many moving parts regarding our stay in different tents and hotels, we were anxious in determining what was next on the agenda.
In spite of the time difference between Washington DC and Kenya, Maurice always answered the phone at all hours to answer our questions and he did it without complaint or showing the frustration that he must've surely felt.
Even during our stay when we were confused about what was the next event, Maurice in his usual calm way assured and guided us along the way of the event without hesitation or frustration.
We got to experience nature in action with a lioness hunting and feeding her cubs which is something very few people get to witness!
Tony, our safari driver was the perfect guide—very thoughtful, skilled, and very attentive of our safari surroundings.
With him we saw the big famous big 5.
He always had snacks and drinks on hand, along with his silly humor, which definitely added to the experience.
And he even took us to take a dip in the Buffalo Spring which was an unexpected bonus.
We got to converse with Maasai warriors in their village and visit their homes where they explained to us their way of life, the daily tasks and what it took to become a warrior.
We saw cheetahs hunting for their prey up close and personal.
In addition, several times we saw lions. One lion was in the high grass hiding from a group of gazelles as he watched their movements.
In another case we pulled up with 1 foot of pride of 7 lions leisurely relaxing after a kill. This was very scary because we were as close to them to become their next meal if they so chose to.
We fed an elephant from the back of our tent as we watched a group of monkeys called the Monkey Menace steal some of the food from the elephant.
Our trip ended up in Seychelles at a 5 star resort where the amenities were first class in every respect at the Kempinski.
Be aware that if you are going to tip for the services, the currency may be different in each region that you plan to visit.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience from start to finish – well organized, reliable, and truly memorable!
We booked a 6-day safari with Splendid Vacations covering Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara, and had an absolutely amazing experience. Our driver Julius was the heart of the trip — kind, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. From the start, he showed his deep experience: in Amboseli, he guided us to a cheetah family, and we were the only ones there to witness it! Throughout the tour, he adapted to our pace and made us feel completely at ease — whether it was letting us rest quietly during long drives or sharing fascinating insights about the wildlife and landscapes. We ended up seeing every animal we’d hoped for, often up close. Communication and planning with the company was smooth and professional, and everything was handled seamlessly. We had the best time and would absolutely recommend Splendid Vacations to anyone looking for a personal, expertly guided safari.
HR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
Everything about this trip was perfect from the start to the finish. From Ibrahim we got all the informations when needed before the trip and our guide Peter was perfect as well, he is studious with all the animals, everything we wanted and asked, he did it with no problems. All recomodations for Luitours and safari.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and reliable tour
Kafu Safaris was professional and reliable. Deo kept me updated every step of the way from beginning of the booking to the end of the tour, dropping me off at my hotel. I had a fantastic time visiting the mountain gorillas in Uganda. Deo picked me up in Kigali, Rwanda and drove me to the Uganda border to spend the day and evening at a beautiful Lodge with fantastic views from my room. Then he took me to the gorilla trekking and connected me with a gorilla guide and porter. He then safely drove me back to Kigali.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime experience
Everything about this tour was fantastic. From the moment we were picked up, Bernard was supportive, informative and caring. The entire trip from start to end was great. Bernard went above and beyond to make sure everybody in our group had a good time and the trip exceeded our expectation.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour operator was thorough, informative, and efficient
John was very good at communicating via email of any questions with regards to details with the safari.
He was also very helpful when our luggage was lost at airport to find a way to still do the safari and not miss out on anything and yet come back to the airport to get our luggage.
Our driver and tour guide Dan was efficient, informative, passionate about his job, went above and beyond to make sure we got to see as much of the animals as we possibly could.
He also made the safari itself smooth and relaxing. He bought complimentary water bottles for us and when we ran out of shillings, he helped pay for the tips until we got to an ATM to pay back. He was very kind and his English was overall easy to understand.
I would definitely recommend Dan as your tour guide and driver for there is nothing on this trip I feel like we missed out on because of his knowledge, efficiency, hospitality, and excellent communication.