SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Adventure with My Parents
First of all, Giltedge Africa (formerly Southern Africa Travel) was referred to me by a friend, and nothing beats recommendations from sources you can trust. More importantly, i was not disappointed.
Planning and booking - Monique was the best. A comprehensive itinerary which catered to our specific requests resulting in a bespoke trip. Planning phase was overall smooth and good.
On the actual trip itself, Sabi Sabi and Desert & Delta Safaris were very professional operators and the trip was good overall. I had brought my retired parents on this trip, and would say they thoroughly enjoyed it.
Couple of feedbacks would be i) temperatures gets a bit more chilly than expected, and for folks coming from tropical weather, they may not be as well prepared, so some reminder would be helpful; ii) the Victoria Falls segment was slightly rushed and could perhaps have been better with half a day to a day more. In addition, got the impression that Vic Falls would be better seen from Zimbabwe side.
Nonetheless, from Giltedge perspective, it was enjoyable and met our expectations. Definitely worth it and would recommend to friends and family.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
prompt & reliable and very budget
They exceeded expectations of my team.
Their prompt communication and having someone on call greatly helped ease the inquiries and information sourcing process.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best holiday trip yet with family
Aloboo Safaris went beyond our expectations in our last family trip. We had an excellent trip experience to Nakuru, Maasai Mara, connection to Mombasa and back and to our drop off in Nairobi. The package was also very good. I highly recommend them.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent but crowded
The Ngorongoro Crater offers both amazing experiences and large crowds due to its smaller size. It's one of the best places in Tanzania to see rhinos, and in general the wildlife is very accustomed to vehicles so you can get a close view of interesting behavior. On the downside, everyone makes it a stop on their safari, so it can get quite busy. We had a rhino near the road on our trip, and I counted at least 35 vehicles jockeying for position to see it. Certainly not a feeling of being out in the wilderness!
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nature friendly and relaxing!
We had a very nice time on our safari. East African & Touring company offers a very friendly and trustfull service. They look what they can offer for every budget. Our guide took the time for visiting the park and let us look to the animals how long we wanted. They have very nice accomodation, nature friendly and relaxing! We had the best dinners ever! What a great time! :)
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They are very efficient, friendly and helpful.
We had a very nice experience with Magical Retreats. From airport pick up to drop, the communication and service was very good. The personal touch in every aspect is really amazing! Safari at Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara was really good with whole day and early morning drives. Catering to the customers needs according to their budget is one the plus point too.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lovely safari, well organized and budget price
Just came back from a wonderful 3 day Safari to Ngrorongoro Crater and Serengeti with Best Day Safari. Peter, the manager, was incredible helpful throughout the organization. He replied to all our questions (believe me there were a lot of emails!) and was extremely flexible to adapt to what we wanted and even making last minute changes.
The safari vehicle was super comfy and our guide Louis was a great driver. The accommodation selected was perfect and just as described. Overall the safari was perfect, everything had already been previously organized by Peter so we just had to relax and enjoy.
Maybe one suggestion; we were told as we were heading back the second day from Serengeti that we were doing a "morning drive" which turned out to be just driving 40 minutes from our lodge to the gates, not an actual game drive. We were a bit disappointed since we were expecting some extra time in Serengeti not a free afternoon in Arusha. Nevertheless, a great safari, would totally recommend it.
The most convenient safari in Kenya
If you are in Nairobi and have a free morning, there's no excuse not to visit this great park.
Just a few minutes from downtown Nairobi, this park offers sightings of lions, black rhino, zebras, giraffes, cape buffalo, wildebeest, hippos, ostrich, and more. The park is small when compared to other destinations in Kenya, so you won't see elephants roaming around (co-located with the park is an elephant orphanage that is highly recommended). Purchase your ticket at the front gate off of Langata Road. When I visited, the non-resident rate was USD 60 per person. There is a minor charge for your vehicle if you self-drive.
Many companies offer guided tours around the park, and this might be your best bet to maximize your chances of seeing lots of animals. I opted to skip the guide and driver and drove myself around the park. It is easy to get around and there are plenty of signs. With Nairobi's skyline to the north of the park visible from much of the area, it's easy to keep your bearings. The park is fenced on the north side to keep the animals from roaming into downtown. The roads can be very rough far into the park -- I would highly recommend a high clearance vehicle if you opt to drive yourself, and do so slowly. Make sure you have a good condition spare tire, jack, and tire iron just in case those rough roads result in a flat tire. I was glad I had mine handy.
Wildlife density in this park may not be what it is in some other Kenyan parks, but I was satisfied with my morning game drive. I saw two lions right away after entering on the western side of the park. On the day I visited, the eastern part of the park seemed to have more zebra and giraffes than the western part. Wildebeest, cape buffalo, various kinds of deer, impala, eland, and ostrich were plentiful throughout the park. I had a brief sighting of a black rhino before it moved out of sight. Even without a guide, I was happy with my experience and animal sightings.
Bring snacks, plenty of water, and most importantly your camera - you'll need it.
Kenya has a ton of safari opportunities that will beat Nairobi National Park when it comes to wildlife, scenic beauty, and bush vibe. However, the close proximity of this park to Nairobi and the ease of access make it a great option for anyone spending a day or two (or even a few hours) in the city. As a new resident of Nairobi, I see myself returning to this park monthly.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari, Really Enjoyed
Destination Team, thank you so much, safari was great, everything went great from the airport to safari, will becoming next year with my family.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exciting and funny
It was my first safari and it was very amazing. A lot animals and very very close.
I was 3 days in Masai Mara with two different drivers: Joshua and Martin. Thank you both of them. They were very safe and good driver, very kind and funny. Thank you very much.
You can see animals on sunset, during de day and very early in the morning.
Good place to sleep and very good meal.
Very very good experience.