20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical time in Kenya 🇰🇪
Firstly - I had a fantastic time on safari in Kenya & would recommend to anyone! I’m going to break the parts down below for more information on each section.
1. The Tour Company - ⭐️⭐️
Honestly, the worst part of the whole thing was the actual tour company. I had food poisoning the day we were going, and I waited over an hour and forty minutes for the driver to pick me up from the hotel because they told me to be ready at the wrong time. They stopped replying to my emails or picking up the phone so I had no idea what was happening, which when you’re that unwell isn’t ideal. They also managed to mess up us leaving with the boat tour (aka hadn’t sorted us transportation back to Nairobi that would allow us to complete the trip with the boat trip!!!!), so we had to fight to be able to do both aspects after they told us we would just have to go back to Nairobi (having done only a two hour game drive that day). As I was dropped back in Nairobi the driver asked me to pay for the trip so I then had to sort that out with them as well (hard to sort when they aren’t very communicative). Also you do just hand over the cash to someone who picks you up, no receipt etc, which I found quite stressful. So all in all wasn’t very impressed with them as they made the trip much more stressful than needed!
2. Sir Charles - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Charles was the BEST tour guide and helped us to sort out the issues we had. He has a magical gift for finding the animals and was always talking to everyone else to make sure that we got to see everything! My friend has lived there for a year and not seen half the animals we saw (e.g. male lions everyday and even a leopard!). Make sure you ask for Charles (I’m considering going back later this year and definitely will be asking for Charles again!!!)
3. Accommodation - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I went for Jambo Lodge & Lake Nakuru Lodge. Firstly, the people in both were so so nice, which really helps to make the experience. The food in Jambo was not fab (although I think recovering from food poisoning took away from it slightly ahaha) & the pack lunch was definitely the worst of the three camps. The pool was also out of action which I was v sad about. The room was beautiful though and the bed really comfy, I would definitely stay there again (but take snacks). Lake Nakuru Lodge, the sunset was magical here and the pool was great! The food here was also really good. The room, however, was not as nice - the glass door to outside was broken and it had an older feel. I would umm and ahhh over staying here again, but the sunset might persuade me to!
Boat trip - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Absolutely loved the boat trip, I would say that is worth the money! You get to see an island that just has animals on it and hippos, Ken was also really nice!
All in all you should definitely go on safari and ask for Charles - he made the trip for me. A few things the tour company can improve on, but the memories make up for it.
PR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Gorilla Trekking and Perfect Service from Start to Finish
Our gorilla trekking adventure with Nyumbu Beyond Journeys was simply unforgettable. From the first contact, communication was clear, timely, and professional. Every step of the journey was well organized, and we felt supported the entire time.
Our tour guide, Living, was outstanding — knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely passionate about wildlife and conservation. He made the entire experience feel special and safe. Our driver, Adam, was also fantastic: always punctual, friendly, and made sure we were comfortable throughout the long drives.
The gorilla trekking itself was beyond words. Getting to see these majestic animals in their natural habitat is a life-changing experience, and thanks to Nyumbu, we could focus entirely on the moment — everything else was taken care of.
We also fell in love with the hotel in Sharp Island — peaceful, beautiful, and the perfect place to relax after the trek.
Nyumbu Beyond Journeys truly went above and beyond in terms of service, reliability, and overall value. We can’t recommend them enough to anyone looking to explore Uganda in a meaningful and well-organized way.
NP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Shivu and Claman...U were amazing tour companion..
Such a comfortable and safe company to travel to Johannesburg..We explored wildlife..Yay..
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The travel agency provided us with a lot of travel suggestions and reasonable pricing for the itiner
The travel agency provided us with a lot of travel suggestions and reasonable pricing for the itinerary, which we can communicate with through WeChat. The guide arranged a pick-up service from the moment we got off the plane, and now we are also being escorted by the guide. The whole process was very reassuring and safe. On the way to Safari, the guide kept looking for many animals for us, and we were very happy the whole time，I will introduce this travel agency to our friends
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Lovely boat ride, great fishing
We booked a boat tour with Mapumziko Lodge. Had a great day- great fishing and very nice guide and driver who were very patient with our kids!
SA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Meektrails offers seamless, personalized safaris with warm service and expert guides
We had an exceptional 7-day safari experience in Kenya with Meektrails, covering Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara. From start to finish, the communication was clear, timely, and professional. Peris, the main point of contact, was consistently helpful and responsive throughout the planning and trip.
On arrival, a personal welcome and thoughtful gift set the tone for the journey. The itinerary was well-organized, and the accommodations were comfortable—two of which were generously upgraded, adding a special touch. The guide, Julius, was knowledgeable, patient, and a pleasure to travel with.
Meektrails delivered outstanding value for money, with reliable logistics, personalized service, and genuine care for their guests' comfort. The experience was seamless and deeply memorable. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an authentic and well-curated Kenyan safari
He is very friendly and helpful
I had the best experience of life on the safari. And the price for the safari was good price.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kind and efficient
The game drive was really nice, we saw a lot of animals and beautiful landscapes. Our driver was kind and expert. I would recommend!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kaylan Tours met all my expectations and beyond.From comfortable airlines n transfer accommodation
I was seamlessly picked from airport to my well sourced accommodation.The hotel reservations was perfect meeting all my expectations.Keep up!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris