US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by John from Arizona
There is abundant wildlife and nice variety of landscapes.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Okavango Delta by Kathy
The delta was beautiful! Having the resort on the water meant the wildlife was literally at your doorstep!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Moremi Game Reserve by Kathy
Right at the top as a safari destination!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Chobe National Park by Kathy
I like a wilder setting. The quantity of wildlife was huge! Less variety than the delta
MT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice, friendly and lovely people
We enjoyed the safari is amazing good stuff help full also
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Trip of a Lifetime, But There are Some Things to Know Before You Go
The Good:
My wife and I had an amazing time in the Maasai Mara and surrounding area. The wildlife was abundant, the landscape beautiful, and the local Masai people are very friendly. It was the trip of a lifetime, and as a photographer I couldn't be happier at the images I was able to get. Believe me when I say that the good outweighs the bad and the ugly, which are commented on below. I highly recommend a trip to Kenya, but the comments below are just to give a realistic picture regarding some of the challenges you can expect.
The Bad:
The main drawback is that it can feel overwhelming when you are approached by so many people trying to sell merchandise every time your vehicle stops when you are outside the game reserve. Also, keep in mind that there are no services near the game reserve for pulling out cash. Even our lodge did not have an ATM. Even if there were an ATM, I found out later that my ATM card will not work in Kenya, as my US bank refuses to do business in the country. Also, the lodge could not break larger bills in American dollars. So bring enough small bills for tips, which you will need everywhere.
The Ugly:
For someone who has not been to an underdeveloped country, the extreme poverty can be a bit jolting. My wife and I have traveled extensively, so we knew what to expect. But with extreme poverty comes the need for security when you are a tourist. We stayed overnight in Nyrobi before heading out to the game reserve and I've never seen so much security screening required just to enter the hotel property. The vehicle was searched by security staff. Then to enter the hotel you go thru TSA style security with bags being scanned and stepping thru a scanner. You can't access the elevator or even the hallway to your room without a key card. That is good for our protection, but sad to see it as being necessary due to criminal elements in the city. We never felt unsafe outside the hotel as long as we were with our guide. However, we would have felt very unsafe without him.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
High expectations met!
Have wanted to safari in Botswana since I heard about the Okavango Delta many years ago. It exceeded my hopes! Our tented camp was right on the water, with elephants wandering by, and hippos talking at night! Best of all, there were almost no bugs! A few tiny not biting ones, but never felt the need for repellent at either of the resorts.
Moremi Game Reserve had ALL the animals! And our guide made sure we saw them!
Chobe was gorgeous! The vistas were pure Africa! We stayed at a resort outside the park, which was very nice, but kind of wish we had done the overnight river cruise.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Definitely worth a visit
We had an awesome four night stay at Kwai Guest House and felt very much at home. The excellent home made food varied every day. Even the gluten-free bread was self made and so delicious!
Staff and management were available the whole time and always very friendly and helpful.
Each game drive with Feddy was an extraordinary experience! He took us there where the game was!
The Okavango Delta itself is definitely worth a visit. Impressive scenery and extremely friendly and courteous people.
BO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing!
From the very first moment we got in touch, Bernard was impeccable in his work. With great patience, he listened to us and followed up on what we wanted and expected from the tour. When the time came, the experience of traveling with Truevine exceeded our expectations. With punctuality, kindness, and great professionalism, they made the gorilla trekking an unforgettable experience.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible person and guide
Malaki was AMAZING!!! He is one of the most knowledgeable, humble, and kind people I have been around. He was a wonderful guide for our family's week long safari!