US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
This trip went above and beyond our expectations. Our guide Tom was the best we could ever ask for- extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He knew every inch of the park like the back of his hand which lead us to see some beautiful animals. He was down to do whatever we wanted, including waking up very early in the morning to go on game drives. Every detail of the trip was planned perfectly and went through without any issues. Chef Dula prepared 3 amazing meals for us every day, with multiple courses and options for those with dietary restrictions. I thought I was going to lose weight on this trip and ended up going home fatter than when I left. For a budget safari we came in with mild expectations but left extremely satisfied. We would highly recommend requesting Tom as your guide.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari was excellent except for some accommodations which they can fix if they persue
We were 11 of us . Used two Land cruisers. First leg from Nairobi to Masai Mara we flew (rest was on the road including lake Nakuru, Ol Pejeta & Samburu)which I think was the best decision we made. Our main driver/guide Nestor along with Elvis was amazingly excellent in spotting the wild animals and taking us to the right spots in time. With Nestor's intel and bit of luck we saw all big 5 multiple times. In addition to it we saw the Wildebeest, Zebras & species of gazelles like Thomson's Gazelle and Grant's Gazelle, along with Impala in thousands crossing the river which was what we went for. Bonus we saw Leopard eating its kill and Cheetah hunt the Zebra -The chase - the cheetah slipped and zebra got away...but the chase was unbelievable.. with the cheetah's anticipation & the prep with hundreds of paparazzi with all the recording equipment including National Geography, the cheetah gave the spellbound audience a good soaking, We had the fortune of seeing the Lion cubs and cheetah's cubs also baby elephants and baby Zebras & Giraffes which took our breath away. Will never ever visit a Zoo after this trip. If Spirit of Kenya can fix some of the accommodations which they charged top dollar but failed to deliver bang for the buck especially in Masai Mara in Jambo Mara Safari Lodge . Without Nestor's excellent Job this review would have had 4 stars.
MA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a wonderful time thanks to our driver Carson and our guide Clement
We had a really good time, the pick-up and drop off went amazingly good thanks to Carson who did his best. Our guide Clement was amazing, very professional and we were able to see the big 3 (leopard, rhinoceros and elephant), we also saw a cheetah, crocodile, zebras, giraffes… I definitely recommend !
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Safari Experience
We had an unforgettable 4-day safari visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. From the very beginning, the office was extremely responsive and attentive, making the organization smooth and stress-free. Our guide, Ombeni, was truly outstanding – very knowledgeable, professional, and always available to fully satisfy our wishes throughout the trip. Thanks to his experience and dedication, we were able to enjoy every moment and make the most of this incredible adventure. We highly recommend this safari operator for anyone looking for a well-organized and memorable experience in Tanzania!
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari! 100% Fantastic
We booked a 6-day safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti in Northern Tanzania, and it was an incredible experience. Amos, the director of Migration Venture Africa, gave us the freedom to customize the tour according to our needs and budget. We spent one night at the Better Inn in Moshi, Ngorongoro Inn in Karatu, and Serengeti Wildebeest Camp in Serengeti, all of which were amazing accommodations. They were clean, provided excellent meals, and had comfortable rooms that we enjoyed sleeping in. The safari took us through forests, savanna grasslands, and bush, including rivers, lakes, and marshes, but it was the wildlife that made it all so fascinating. We had an amazing guide, Temba, who was the reason we had so much fun on this trip. He turned it into an incredible adventure, knowing all the routes and places that were likely to be teeming with wildlife, plus he had excellent eyesight. He was the one who spotted the animals most of the time. We are in total awe of our guide and the experience was simply amazing.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Carson is a very knowledgeable guide!
Our day’s activities were very well organized and interesting!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable private safari in Tanzania
We spent four fantastic days in Tanzania thanks to Joagro Safari, our guide Peter, and every moment of the private safari was unforgettable! His deep knowledge of the wildlife and the parks, combined with his great attention to our needs, made the experience safe, comfortable, and enjoyable.
Peter is always available and attentive to every detail, from the routes through the parks to choosing the best spots to photograph the wildlife. We felt completely at ease and well taken care of throughout the entire trip. His professionalism, passion, and friendliness make the experience truly unique.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Carson fabulous
Carson was so knowledgeable and friendly. This was our 4th time here and the best tour of all
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable, Awe-inspiring, “Amazing” 5 day Masai Mara + Amboseli Safari
Our 5 day Amboseli + Masai Mara safari with Amazing Memories Safari was nothing short of what its company name suggests. We organized our trip with agent Brian, who was thorough, honest and timely in all his responses. He was very patient with us throughout planning, taking account of our timeline and preferences. The tone was set for an incredible experience before even arriving in Kenya. We felt very comfortable greeting Brian and his team at our hotel in Nairobi on Day 1, and we were even gifted a souvenir before we started the safari.
We were paired with our driver Joseph for the first part of our journey from Nairobi to Amboseli. Joseph was phenomenal - an excellent driver and knowledgeable guide. There were several instances where he positioned our jeep at just the right angle so that we could have the best views of wildlife. He was patient when we wanted to stay at certain locations. He always listened to the radio to make sure we were able to get to the best viewings.
Amboseli itself was a treasure - witnessing large elephant herds traverse the landscape was awe-inspiring. Lodging at Sentrim Amboseli Lodge was amazing. All meals were prepared well. Our final experiences in the park was at the airstrip, where we embarked on a 1 hour morning flight to the Mara. The flight was equally impressive - flying over seemingly endless Kenyan savannah and landscape was beautiful.
The second leg of our journey was in the Masai Mara with our driver Robert, who was just as amazing as Joseph. We were able to see multiple lions, cheetahs, and leopards, amongst all the other beautiful animals in the Mara. Robert was extremely diligent on the radio and phone to ensure we had the best opportunities to see wildlife.
Our trip was capped off in the final hours by witnessing hundreds, possibly thousands, of wildebeests cross Sand River from Kenya to Tazania as they continued their migratory cycle. As we had come to expect from Amazing Memories Safari, our jeep was positioned in just the right location to see the fabled river crossing. Driving back to our lodging Sentrim Mara Lodge, which was just as great as our lodging in Amboseli, Robert surprised us with an impromptu sundowner.
All in all, we could go on at great lengths about the praise and positive feedback we can give this experience and Amazing Memories Safari as a company. We simply could not imagine a more authentic and genuine safari experience from beginning to end, especially at this price point. We’ve attached a few pictures from our trip, but know they are simply that - Highlights. The memories we’ve made soaking in Kenya’s greatest gems in the Masai Mara and Amboseli simply cannot be expressed in a few paragraph review. You need to live it yourself - and we could not envision a more ideal experience than we had with Amazing Memories Safari, agent Brian, driver Joseph and driver Robert.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent and helpful
Hi, my name is Stephen and a few days ago I undertook both a safari and a Kilimanjaro climb with Moraka Safari. Moraka arrange everything for me, including accommodation in Arusha and Moshi before between and after each part of the trip, and drivers foreach part, including pick up and drop off at the airport.
The safari was a five-day series of trips into the Serengeti and other national parks, including Ngorongoro crater, Lake Manyara and involved both Lodges and camping overnight. We even visited a Maasai village! A varied group of different people were teamed together for each part, lead by a specific guide for each national park. We were safely but closely shown almost all imaginable animals (Giraffe, Lions, Cheetahs, Elephants, Zebra, Wildebeast, Monkeys, Baboons, Hippos , birds of many types etc) in their natural setting, including around the campsites. There were no lions at the campsite... or were there! There were definitely some rustling of tents, and buffalo were seen by one of the team in night.
Overall, the safari was excellent, well organised and expertly run by experienced guides. I have no hesitation in recommending Moraka Safari and this tour.
But wait, there’s more.
Moraka Safari also organised the climb for me in a small group, each client with a guide and a team including a few porters and a cook. My guide was Emannuel, who forged a lasting friendship with me in his attempt to keep me moving on this gruelling 5 day climb on the Marangu route. Alas, I wasn’t fit enough to finish, only reaching the Horombo hut – only 2000m elevation gain in 2 days!
I will be back for another try after some targeted fitness training (this time I know what I’m up against) over the next 12 months and I will certainly be asking Moraka Safaris to arrange it for me!
Stephen Lambert
Sydney Australia