35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wilderness
We recently visited Etosha National Park and the Namibian Desert, staying at the beautiful Gondwana Collection resorts. I left the travel arrangements to the last minute, but thankfully, Terry was incredibly helpful—she managed to organize the entire itinerary in record time!
Despite only having 6 days, we packed in so many unforgettable experiences. It was a bit rushed, but absolutely worth it. Etosha was teeming with wildlife, and the Namib Desert felt like something from another world—truly magical.
We traveled in May, which turned out to be the perfect time: the weather was warm but not too hot, making it ideal for exploring. Honestly, it’s one of the most amazing places I’ve ever been.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
It's full of friendly people and excellent Safari Parks to look at the big five.
Kenya is home to warm, English-speaking locals who warmly welcome tourists, and the country offers a wide variety of safari tour packages for wildlife lovers. Upon arrival, we checked into the Chester Hotel, conveniently located in the heart of the Westlands area in Nairobi's CBD. Our serviced apartment was well equipped, allowing us to enjoy both local cuisine and a bit of home-style cooking.
To get oriented, we joined a free walking tour of Nairobi, which introduced us to the city's history, important landmarks, and vibrant culture. It was a great way to begin our adventure.
After three days in Nairobi, we embarked on a 4-day safari organised by Sunnycreek Safaris. The itinerary included visits to the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Parks. We were fortunate to see all of the Big Five, and a particularly unforgettable moment was watching a lion pride feed on a cape buffalo carcass up close. Our safari was conducted in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, and we stayed in comfortable safari lodges. The food throughout the trip was excellent.
The 4-day safari cost $850 per person, which included all park entrance fees. For an additional $20 per person, we visited a traditional Maasai village—a true highlight of the trip. We enjoyed a Maasai dance performance, which our entire group joined in on. The villagers welcomed us into their homes, showing us where they cook, sleep, and explaining how they care for and protect their livestock from predators.
By the end of the trip, we knew we’d be back—next time, for an even longer safari holiday.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing landscape with beautiful animals
Breathtaking landscape with endless and impressive expanses felt like in the Lion King.
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20-35 years of age
I’d re-do Kilimanjaro to receive service like this!
I did Kilimanjaro Machame Route with this company and it is the best hiking trip I’ve done! I’d re-do this hike just to receive this kind of service as well, it is superior than many hotels and restaurants but in the mountain! Definitely the best value for money.
I did a 6 day trip with my boyfriend, and the company assigned a ten people team for us, including two guides, one chef, seven porters, and giving us extra services like private bathrooms, or carrying our stuff up to the summit (even our personal water). Food was extremely abundant, nutritious, and delicious!!! This didn’t feel like hiking, it felt like a luxury experience. This is the second time I did this trip, and I’m already planning on coming back!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, accommodating and good value
I chose Jambolux following lengthy research and numerous communication with Lincons who was very helpful, professiona and courteous pre booking, whilst on safari and post booking.
We were also assigned Felix as our driver/guide who we found to be experienced at his job. He had a good eye for spotting animals and a determined driver throug some rough terrain.
The only downsides we had were 1. We could have been assigned a better
reliable vehicle with working equipment. One we were given, although robust on the terrain, had a few issus whilst on safari which Felix was able to get fixed. The other, the optional night safari which did not turn out as described and what was expected.
Overall, we achieved our objective of a good family safari.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Had a wonderful time in Africa thanks to morning star
We got the 5-day safari package from Morning Star. Alice did a wonderful job planning our itinerary and the whole safari experience. She responded to our questions right away and was very attentive to our requests.
We started our tour with Amboseli, and it was an amazing experience from beginning to end thanks to our wonderful guide Augustine. He is very social and friendly and a safe driver too. We are very happy with his driving skills and his knowledge about wildlife and Kenyan heritage. Thanks to him, we were able to see all the animals we wanted to see. He even taught us some Swahili slang.
Our tour started in Amboseli, and then we went to Nakuru and Maasai Mara.
Overall, we are very happy with Morning Star and how they organized our entire safari experience in Kenya.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The folks at Savannah Explorrer were excellent and quick to react to our needs.
An Unforgettable Safari Experience with Savannah Explorers
We recently returned from an incredible safari tour with Savannah Explorers, running from June 5 to June 16, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences we’ve ever had.
Our journey through Tanzania took us from the city of Arusha to some of the most iconic destinations in East Africa. We explored Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks, spent two unforgettable days in the Serengeti, visited the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, hiked to the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls, and ended our trip relaxing on the stunning beaches of Zanzibar.
The highlight of the trip was without a doubt the Serengeti. Witnessing the Great Migration and seeing the Big Five up close was a dream come true. Every day brought something new and awe-inspiring.
A huge part of what made our experience so memorable was our guide, Maulid. He was simply outstanding, professional, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about Tanzanian wildlife, culture, and history. He was always punctual and went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable, informed, and able to see everything we hoped for. Thanks to him, our trip was smooth, enriching, and unforgettable.
We stayed in some great accommodations with great staff. The staff were friendly accommodating and a lot of fun.
I would strongly recommend Savannah Explorers to anyone considering a safari adventure in Tanzania. From start to finish, everything was exceptionally well organized, and the personal touches made all the difference. If you're dreaming of Africa, Savannah Explorers will help make that dream a reality.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They were well organized, thoughtful and knowledgeable.
Initially I was a little nervous about my first trip to African, not knowing exactly what to expect. But Kathi with African Welcome Safaris was so kind and took the time to have two-three preliminary calls before our trip to let us know what to expect, how to prepare and review our itineraries. This eased my fears helped fuel my excitement and anticipation for what was to come. I will say that there was not one step missed. Our transfers hotels, tours etc. were as expected and beyond. I can say with all honesty and sincerity the trip was perfect. This was a trip of a lifetime and all due to African Welcome Safaris. Our Guide Debbie in Cape Town felt like family by the end our stay there. It broke our hearts to say goodbye. I would recommend Kathi and her team 100 times over.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience of my life. Steven was an amazing tour guide. It felt like a dream!
This was the best thing I ever experienced. Steven was incredible, made so much effort to make it such an amazing experience for us. We were so lucky to see so many of the wild animals thanks to him. It honestly felt like a dream. I would definitely recommend this company to book your safari experience especially with Steven! Best thing ever thankyou so much :)
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and awesome guide
We started our trip from nairobi to Masai Mara with John. He was AWASOME since we arrived. He was always worried about us, helped us in every moment , and tell us about the country , the animals and respond to every question we had very nicely. He was always happy , and , that make our experience better .