US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly Recommended!
From the moment I received the response from Robert regarding my questions of a family safari trip in Kenya, I knew Fika was a dependable agency. Robert was courteous and considerate, expressing his points of view and recommendations in neutrality. While the process from customizing the itinerary, specific accommodation, to final booking and payments was smooth, the real gem came in after arrival in Nairobi and the tour itself. Not only did Robert come and meet us for a briefing (despite all had already been clear on the itinerary sheet) on the first day, he also checked in via texting during the journey, making sure my family and I were happy, safe and sound. The lodges and tented camps we stayed at were above expectation: amenities, comfort, food and services were all commendable.
And our guide, John (W. Kariuki), was just fantastic. With many years of experience in guiding safaris (and hikes), he’s knowledgeable of the wild life and food chain dynamics, and laudably respectful of the nature. He’s reliable and thoughtful, making sure we were comfortable. For instance, I mentioned in passing that we loved any fruit in season (i.e. mangoes), which he took a mental note of and had in his plan (and did) to buy mangoes on the way! I was also impressed by his calm demeanor during “crisis”. We had a flat tire towards the end of a game drive; with no show of frustration (spare tires didn’t really fit!), he just got it sorted and done. Oat the end of the final game drive, he surprised us with drinks and finger food served at the Poacher’s Lookout, appreciating the plains west of the Amboseli ecosystem and Kilimanjero, with the music from Out of Africa.
Above all, what I truly appreciated was that there’s no “incidental” visit to tribes/villages (most of which were tourist traps, in my personal opinion) and, to fight deforestation, we were given by Fika 2 bags of Acacia seeds coated in charcoal dust to spread in the national parks!
Thank you, Fika, for such a memorable safari!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top safari providers
Made things very simple, great time and top guide.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and very knowledgeable
Tapestry of Africa was amazing! So easy to communicate with and knew all the answers! The guides/drivers knew all the answers we asked and got us everywhere safely! I would for sure go through these guys again! Loved every second!
BE
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
hé did make the trip !!!
My trust in the operator was fully gronden. It's an exemple for Afrikan holydays
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
From start to finish the service from Morningstar, particularly Alice Moraa was excellent. She planned our trip per our specifications and everything ran according to the schedule and itinerary she had planned for us. We did the luxury 5 day safari in Kenya which included only road transfers (no flights), excellent lodges, and the hot air balloon safari. We had John as our guide and he was great; very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. The only negative is that we had an older Landcruiser for the first day of our trip with ripped seat covers and dust; it was clear looking at other safari vehicles that ours was not up to par with others. However, when I brought this up to Alice on day 2 of the trip she was able to get us a new vehicle within about an hour since we were driving through Nairobi- which was excellent service on her part. The only feedback we would have to Morningstar is to just upgrade all of the vehicles, as it unnecessarily hindered our otherwise overwhelmingly positive experience. Thank you Alice and John for planning an unforgettable trip!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Dream Safari Thanks to Wayfairer!
Wayfairer (with the help of Ellie and Aggie) planned and executed my dream safari trip. They were incredibly organized, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process. I initially described my ideal trip on a brief phone call with Ellie and she planned the PERFECT trip that exceeded all my expectations.
All of the travel within Kenya was seamlessly organized and I felt incredibly safe the entire time. I absolutely loved all of the camps I stayed at (Elerai in Amboseli, The Safari Cottages in Ol Pejeta, and Speke's Camp in the Mara).
I absolutely recommend using Wayfairer Travel to book your next adventure!
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable
I did the 4 days safari with good one tours and loved it. I had a lovely guide that tried to show us all animals. We stopped to see them and could take lovely pictures.
The food was good and the chef was really nice.
I slept in a tent and got a good sleeping bag and mat. The camping sites where clean and I even had a hot shower.
Would recommend.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very pleasant 7-day Safari
I really enjoyed the safari organized by Susan. The agency picked me up from my hosts' house and dropped me off at the train station so I could continue my adventure.
I had the chance to visit two large parks and two lakes during my adventure. I saw the Big Five there. Our guide, John, was very proactive in ensuring everyone could take photos of the animals by choosing the best spot.
Each hotel and camp was well chosen and allowed us to have a pleasant stay, even with the economy version.
I highly recommend this agency.
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MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super knowledgeable!
We were able to see a lot of the city, and had a great time doing it. Our guide Thespo was very educated about the history, and geography!
US
Professional guide and sensational tour
This tour of far exceeded our expectations. Tinyiko was very passionate about sharing his city and community with us. We had interesting and deep conversation throughout the day on all variety of topics. As hard as it is to see the poverty of Soweto, it was a true joy to meet the people and visit the school room. This tour will no doubt be a highlight of our time in Africa.