BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very nice safari
We had a very lovely three day safari in Tsavo East and West. Our operator responded quickly to our questions.
Knowledgeable and experienced in finding the right itinerary for a safari
I reached out to Michelle about a holiday in South Africa to view wildlife. She sourced me a great game lodge at KAMBAKU RIVER SANDS and put all the finishing touches on my vacation
I will use Explore & Travel Africa again soon.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good value and good to support a local company
We enjoyed our short safari trip (2 nights, from Nairobi) with KT and Safaris. Our game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park were excellent (with lots of lions!), the hike up Mount Longonot was amazing and the morning boat ride on Lake Naivasha was super interesting. The two lodges chosen were very comfortable and had good food. Dicky was always on time for pick ups and activities.
We were pleased to support a small local company and encourage others to do the same. It is good value and nice to know more/all of what you pay stays in Kenya.
However, it is worth noting that as a small company, the service from KT is not as slick or comprehensive as what you might get from the bigger or international firms. The vehicle for our tour was quite old and wouldn't have been suitable for children. Make sure you check exactly what's included when you book, make any expectations very clear and get agreements in writing.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Overall we are happy enough to recommend Makario Safari
Mwaka from Makario Safari was in charge of our booking. She is responsive and helpful. The experience will have been a solid 5 rating hadn’t we felt pressured by time and the way the driver drove us back from the tour. It was traffic plus he sent us to collect our luggages from the airport (as they were delayed by 60 hours since we last saw our baggage), it was taking longer than expected and I can understand that he was bit agitated by the situation. To be fair, we also would like everything smooth and not wasting our time had it was a choice that we could make.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro Experience
I Did the 6 day Marangu route, starting at the Marangu gate. Had a fantastic experience with the main guide Denis mtui and his team. Taking the Marangu route allowed us to see the entirety of Mount Kilimanjaro from all angles.
Very scenic and beautiful, and the pacing of the trip was very nice with plenty of time for acclimatization, and the service and support by the crew was excellent.
Every day we got served three warm meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), which all were very tasty. In fact, every single day we got served something different, an impressive feat seeing as we were on a 6 days hike. Beyond this, everyone in the crew were so friendly and helpful.
I highly recommend booking through Let's view Tanzania if you’re keen to climb Kilimanjaro
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice and uncomplicated
We’ve only had a one-day trip. It was pretty good and uncomplicated. Our ranger knew how to drive very well and made sure that we got to see multiple animals.
NP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jeaf is helpful and cooperative tour guid with lots of knowledge.
Jockey Tour is very good travel with all staff members,good food.But there should be 1or half n hr limitation of WiFi.
NP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
JEF is very good tour guide in 3 days tour, he is cooperative with lot knowledge.
Jockey tours and safaris is good tour with all staff members and provides good food and hospitality.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Maasai Mara Safari
This was a great tour for the value. Perminus was able to give us all the information we needed during our months of planning. The driver was prompt and we (4 women) felt safe for the entire 3days of our trip. The driver made sure we were able to see as much animals as possible on our outings to the park. We stayed at Enkorok which was very rustic and a great experience of ‘glamping’. The staff at the camp was pleasant and very accommodating. We also enjoyed the balloon ride and the visit to a nearby Maasai village which was also planned by African Marvel.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gaps in infrastructure, but beautiful wildlife
More than anything, a good guide and driver makes all the difference! We went to Maasai Mara through Perfect Wilderness Tours and Safaris, and Khalifa absolutely made our trip. He was knowledgeable, insightful, funny, and a good driver (despite the extremely rough terrain). More than that, he's fostered good relationships with everyone in and around the park, from rangers to locals to other guides, which gave him an extra edge in creating a memorable experience. If you book with Perfect Wilderness, ask to have him as a guide!
With accommodations, I would recommend skipping the luxury spots and sticking with a basic option. Lenchada Tourist Camp wasn't cushy, but had everything we needed. When you're only going to be there to sleep and have breakfast, it's not worth it to spend the extra money.
One thing I can't recommend is the Maasai cultural experience. If you want to support the tribe beyond your park fees, I would donate to a community fund and skip the show.