CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Samuel is the best host
I had an amazing experience with Samuel, he is very professional and organized everything very well, he has very rich safari experience, we are so lucky to see a cheetah with four baby cubs, it’s really an unforgettable moment of my life, thank you so much Samuel! If you are traveling Kenya, go for Samuel!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional and Seamless African Celebrity Tour – Highly Recommend Gabrielle
We recently booked our tour with African Celebrity, and the entire experience from start to finish was exceptionally smooth, seamless, and stress-free. Everything was well-organized, allowing us to truly relax and enjoy the journey.
A very special shout-out to our incredible guide, Gabrielle. He was absolute perfection throughout the trip:
Punctual & Reliable: He was consistently on time and managed our schedule effortlessly.
Sharp Spotting Skills: His ability to track and spot wildlife was impressive! Thanks to him, we had amazing wildlife sightings. Lucky to see a haunting by a cheetah.
Calm & Professional: Gabrielle has a wonderfully stable, patient temperament.
Knowledgeable & Helpful: He answered every single question we had with detail and enthusiasm.
If you are planning a trip with African Celebrity, I cannot recommend Gabrielle enough. Be sure to request him as your guide for an unforgettable experience!
SK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide Emanuel was very friendly, always smiling, and incredibly helpful!!!
The entire safari was very well organized. Every place we stayed was lovely, and the food was excellent—everything we ate during the safari was perfect. I was traveling with my pregnant girlfriend, and our guide, Emanuel, was very considerate and extremely helpful with every request or issue. A huge thank you goes to the entire Nkollo team, and especially to our guide, Emanuel, for a wonderful experience. The entire safari was very well organized. Every place we stayed was lovely, and the food was excellent—everything we ate during the safari was perfect. I was traveling with my pregnant girlfriend, and our guide, Emanuel, was very considerate and extremely helpful with every request or issue. A huge thank you goes to the entire Nkollo team, and especially to our guide, Emanuel, for a wonderful experience.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
We had a 3 day safari and it was amazing!
We got to see the big 5 and all the animals that you would expect in a safari!
Our tour guide was really nice and took us to all the best spots!
Overall all a great experience and would recommend Jockey tours!
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended: Emmy Safaris & Tours
I want to highly recommend Emmy Safaris & Tours. We booked a 3-day safari with them covering Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and the local tribes.
Right from the start, their communication was excellent. Prior to our arrival, they kept in direct touch, answered all our questions promptly, and were incredibly accommodating with all of our requests. They took care of everything seamlessly—including all internal flights, round-trip transfers from our hotel in Zanzibar, meals, and an unforgettable safari experience.
Our guide, Nick, was wonderful—friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. He managed to spot all of the Big Four for us on this trip, and even spotted a cheetah, which is quite rare in Tarangire!
Thanks to Emmy Safaris & Tours, we had a perfect experience from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for a better trip!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional
I feel so lucky that I chose this agent. Everything from the beginning went through smoothly. Actually at first I contacted several agent companies but Kilimanjaro Select was the only one who responded promptly and offered different options for me to consider. The girl who replied my email, Irene, answered all questions from me so I decided to go with them quickly. I also love the guide and the team assigned to me. Without them I couldn’t achieve the summit successfully. The guide Rahim is perfect. They say he is “summit guy”. He can quickly tell what pace fit me and helped me accommodate soon. And the chef Akida was also super good. I love the food he cooked. He knows what you should eat to help you get to the summit. And other guys from the team are also lovely and helpful.
Thanks again for taking care of me te whole journey and the hospitality.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent and well acknowledged Guide
Please try to get Juhu, he is excellent, very experienced and knowledgeable person.
Thanks and see you next time.
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 16-Day Journey Across Kenya with an Outstanding Team!
We recently completed an incredible 16-day tour across Kenya with Eliteways Travel & Safaris, and overall, it was a truly wonderful experience! Our itinerary took us from Nairobi (including Nairobi National Park and the National Museum) to Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, the Maasai Mara, Mombasa, and Diani Beach.
Seamless Planning & Warm Hospitality
A special thanks to Susan, who coordinated our itinerary. She was an absolute pleasure to work with over weeks of going back and forth to fine-tune every detail and build the perfect trip for us. Meeting her in person was a delight!
Although we had a slight hiccup with our initial airport meet-and-greet, Eliteways rectified it as quickly and smoothly as possible given the early morning hour. Mistakes happen, and we greatly appreciated how promptly they handled it. In Nairobi, the hotels and restaurants were great, with Ankole Grill being our absolute favorite meal!
The Highlight: Our Incredible Driver & Guide, Sospeter
What made this trip so special was Sospeter, who accompanied us across the entire country for 16 days. He was exceptionally professional, flexible, highly knowledgeable, and personable. Sospeter took a genuine interest in getting to know us, which made spending over two weeks together feel comfortable and relaxed rather than stiff. His patience during our park visits was amazing, and his enthusiasm made us feel like he was seeing every animal for the first time right alongside us. He truly elevated our safari experience!
Constructive Feedback for Eliteways
While we thoroughly enjoyed our trip and highly recommend Eliteways, we wanted to share two pieces of gentle feedback for future itineraries:
1. Dietary Expectations in the Bush: For travelers with non-meat or non-dairy diets, options in the bush lodges tend to lean heavily toward meat dishes or standard Indian cuisine, with very few plain vegetable, fish, or plant-based choices. While this is understandable given the remote locations, it would be helpful for Eliteways to set clearer expectations upfront rather than assuring guests that all dietary needs will be effortlessly catered to.
2. Hotel Selection (Mombasa): We strongly suggest removing Travelers Beach Resort in Mombasa from your roster. The property feels dated, with damp smells, visible stains on furnishings, and rust in the bathrooms. The staff was unwelcoming, the buffet layout is inconveniently tucked away, and the spa setup requires guests to walk through public hotel corridors in towels. Given how wonderful the rest of our trip was, this hotel fell far below the standard of the rest of the tour.
Final Verdict
Despite these minor points, the thoroughness of the itinerary, the natural beauty of Kenya, and above all, the incredible expertise and warmth of Susan and Sospeter made this an unforgettable vacation. We would happily travel with Eliteways Travel & Safaris again and gladly recommend them to anyone planning a safari!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great wildlife experience with our guide Stanley
We booked an 8-day private safari through this company. Communication with the operator Omar was prompt and effective, and we were provided with a detailed itinerary. Unfortunately, the schedule for visiting Olduvai Gorge and the footprints on the same day was unrealistic, meaning we couldn't see both. Had we known this beforehand, we maybe would have extended the trip by a day to make the driving times more manageable. The booked accommodations were all excellent. Lunch was served as a picnic-style packed meal within the national parks—a nice touch. The food was tasty, though unfortunately already cold by lunchtime due to the long drives. We had a great time with our guide, Stanley. He has an exceptional ability to spot wildlife and is a very safe driver, which is crucial given the sometimes bumpy roads. Thanks to him, we were able to see the "Big Five" and many other animals. Overall, I would recommend this company.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Think twice...
The trip overall was good. The design of the safari itinerary could be adjusted based on our preference. Our guide in Kenya, Daniel, and the guide in Tanzania, Japhet Bundala, both are very nice people, responsible, professional, responsive and very friendly. We almost got all we expected for the animals and migration. The quote is fair and you could choose the level of accommodations.
However, there were a lot of confusing situations that I have to mention. 10 days before the trip, when I wanted to confirm our accommodations, the adviser was not replying very in time, which was a red flag for me. And later when we had arrived at Nairobi, we didn't even know the contact number of our pick up. The night before our safari started, the adviser again disappeared, so I had to contact their manager to find a guide for us in Kenya. That was 8pm, and we were told we would start our safari 7:30am the next morning.
When we arrived at Arusha, their manager met us in person and made a good brief. And the safari guided by Japhet was good. He has nice teamwork with other guides and we saw big five and river crossing. But when we transferred to Zanzibar, again we weren't told the contact number of pick up, standing confused at the airport.
There were many other details that I didn't mention, e.g. they checked our passports and flight information many times as they never saved our information, many arrangement seemed very temporary. At the end our trip finished completely, but that's the result of many back and forth communications at WeChat, email and Whatsapp. I really tried hard to find different people through different methods to get their attention.
My suggestion is, if you are very good at communication and have the preparation to handle all the random, you can still choose them for the fair quote.