50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Sirikwa Travel provide the holiday of a lifetime and won’t rest until they know you are 100% happy.
Choosing a travel company and entrusting them to provide a memorable holiday is always tricky - instead of ‘playing safe’ with a bigger operator, we chose instead a local travel company (Sirikwa). That was surely the best decision we could have made. Sirikwa were simply exceptional every step of the way.
Through all the planning, welcoming us at the airport, the accommodation, food, pulling us up Kili and then providing the most magical few days on Safari-nothing was too much effort for Sirikwa. They simply did not rest until we were 100% happy and content. The team led by Oinoth and Mary, and all the guides, porters, cooks, drivers and game rangers could not have been more friendly and professional, they were simply outstanding. The laughter, dancing, singing, community and story telling will leave a lasting impression on the visitor.
Sirikwa Travel don’t just ensure you have an exceptional holiday, they accompany you back home after you leave them and they will pop up every now and then to remind you that you left a little part of your heart in Africa.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic Organization and a marvelous team
This was the best trip of all. We have been across the planet yet but rarely met such a perfectly organized team. Spending time alone on the mountain with the few of the companions from Sirikwa was a one of a lifetime experience. We‘d love to come back!
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dreams came true!
It was a wonderful experience! Everything was perfect! Thanks to our tour coordinator Andre for detailed description, thorough answers to all our questions and patience. Thank you for meeting us in the airport (we were tired and so happy to see you). Thanks to our driver and guide Thabo for interesting stories about South Africa, jokes, songs and overall atmosphere of comfort and friendliness. And for helping us and waiting for us everywhere!
We lived in a Kruger Adventure Lodge in Hazyview. Is'a small but nice and friendly lodge located close to the Kruger NP entrance. The rooms were clean and comfortable, with hot water and all needed facilities. Food was tasty (malva pudding and lemon cheesecake are unforgettable). Many thanks to the lodge personnel for their smiles and safety.
Game drives were very professional and well-organised. We found all the animals that we wanted to see. Bro Mike is the best driver ever! Funny stories, jokes as well as professional info about all animals and their life. The moments that we will never forget!
Thank you, Safari with us! You did your best to make such a wonderful trip for us. And we appreciate that.
Hope, to meet you again in a new adventure :)
AE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
4days Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Super safari....
Excellent, trustworthy and honest company with super driver guides and nice 4X4 safari Land cruiser.
My fiance and I would love to recommend them when you are search for your dream holiday.
Earthwings is the best safari company. We came across all the big five wildlife being searched for. To Martin and his team well done.
Cheers!!!
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect 8 Days Safari to Africa
My safari and 16 friends to Kenya and was fulfilled by Martin and his company Earthwings Safari's the safari took us to Samburu National reserve, Olpejeta conservancy, Lake Nakuru and finally Masai Mara.
The safari was well organised and we were well treat from the start to finish Martin our guide was really the best on the safari spotting animals for us, the landscape and scenery was very good.
We came across many animals and the big five that was well superbly seen and photographed.
We followed all his recommendations and all worked very well. On my behalf of my 16 friend I write this review with all confidence and satisfaction with services given and I return to my country I will speak about Martin and his company.
Choose wisely for the best safari and pocket friendly safari. We will come again and we shall use your Services. Keep the good work going on Martin.
Your are the best company in the world.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great service
I had an amazing experience with Abraham and his team. They could find a package that was compatible to my budget and they checked on me everyday to see if I was fine. I thank them for the great service and professionalism! All the best from Germany!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
6 Day 5 Night Safari (2 Masai Mara, 2 Amboseli, 1 Lake Naivasha)
We got different quotes for safaris before we booked with kenia explorer. The price was fair and we read a lot of good reviews. Our guide was Jonathan. He answered all the questions that we had and he adapted to our interests. He also knows a lot about photography and so he always positioned the car in the right place to take the best pictures. The safari itself was very good. We saw incredible scenes of lions in masai mara and took great pictures in amboseli of elephants infront of the Kilimandscharo. We were very happy with our choice and jonathan as our guide.
HR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari of our lives
Some people say that safari is once in a lifetime opportunity. Something that you will remember for the rest of your life. Because of all the wonderful moments that we had with our friend George, I hope that this safari is just the beginning. When my partner and I decided to go to Kenya and started to browse for a safari tour, we had some directions that we wanted to hold on to. One of them was to travel from Nairobi, through Amboseli and Tsavo all the way to Mombasa in a 4x4 vehicle. I knew that it would be a long and tiresome trip but we wanted that experience, we wanted a whole package. We contacted Pongezi Africa Safaris for their 4 day tour Amboseli, Tsavo East and Tsavo west. Everything was remarkable, the first impression that we had was perfect. We exchanged a few emails and messages with George who also gave us some suggestions and alterations that we are so glad now that we had accepted and that was it. We decided to visit Amboseli for two days and Tsavo East for two days also and that turned out to be the perfect combination. We met George the day before safari in our hotel in Nairobi, had a quick chat with him and that was it. Next day George arrived in a beautiful Land Cruiser(with a rooftop that pops up), we had welcome gifts from Pongezi and we started our journey to Amboseli. All the way George was telling us about Kenya, Kenya's history, people, nature...he was a really good source of informations, answered all of our questions. After a 5 hour drive, we arrived at AA Lodge, had lunch and impatiently waited for the first game drive. Minutes after we left AA Lodge, animals started to show up. When we entered Amboseli, George was telling us about every animal that we encountered. Birds, antelope, gazelle...George was like a talking encyclopedia. Next day was a full day safari and after that George gave us a proposal. This was something new that Pongezi introduced for the first time. As we both are adventurous, that seemed like a good idea to go for a hike with a Masai member outside the AA Lodge. That turned out to be one of the highlights of this trip. After a quick fresh up, Julius(our Masai guide) and the two of us headed out for a walk. Can you imagine to walk alongside zebras in the bush? See waterbucks run a few meters in front of you? Giraffe curiously looking at you as you pass them by under the magical Kilimanjaro in the sunset? Well, you'll get all of that and even more. Forget about time, tiredness and immerse yourself in the experience. If you stay in AA Lodge while visiting Amboseli, ask for a Julius and go for it! Next day was a trip to Tsavo. Once again, we had a wonderful chat with George about anything we passed by. Upon arrival at Tsavo East, we checked in at Sentrim Lodge, had lunch and then went to what showed up to be everything I wished for. It was already time to go back to the hotel and all of a sudden, we noticed something by the waterhole of one hotel we passed by. We stopped, pulled out 70-300 zoom and there they were, through the lens we saw 3 lionesses and their cubs. George, once again, surprised us in a way that we could not describe in words. He asked hotel personnel to let us inside for us to go to the waterhole and see them. We were so close to them that we could feel their smell, hear them purr while playing. Maneaters of Tsavo in front of us was a crown trophy to me. I told George that if tomorrow was a doomsday, I wouldn't mind. Next day, Tsavo East somehow managed to throw at us another spectacle that even surprised George. A pack of 15 lions. Fully grown lion, 7 lionesses and cubs. What a very rare sight was that! That marked the end of our 4 day journey, unfortunately. Amboseli and Tsavo gave us just enough to get back again for the rest of the big five and some new experiences, and someday when all this covid-19 madness would be behind us we will. Kenya lived up to our expectations entirely, and Pongezi had a big part in it. George drove as to our hotel on Diani beach, we said goodbye and made a promise to meet again. Those 4 days were really the safari of our lives.
And now for those of you who really read reviews here are some tips. Book a private tour! It is a bit more expensive but you'll have a vehicle for yourself, and trust me if you plan to take a lot of photos....privacy is something you want. As I said earlier, Masai walk outside of AA Lodge is a must have. You will be in good hands, Julius or some other Masai will safely bring you back. Wear shoes for this one, bush is not a place to be in flip-flops. If you can, book a 5 day tour. After we ended our safari, we came to the conclusion that a 5 day tour for Amboseli and Tsavo East is a perfect balance.
Whatever you decide, don't hesitate to ask Pongezi. Maybe they'll come up with even cooler ideas.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best ever Safari in Kenya!
We had a chance to take a 6 day Safari in Amboseli, Nakuru and Maasai Mara with Joseph. It was an absolutely incredible lifetime experience. Joseph was our guide. He was an amazing guide and gave us a trip of a lifetime. We were so happy to see All Big 5 animals and much more other animals. Our stays arranged was luxurious. Joseph has an incredible eye for spotting animals and he is just a cool personality to interact with and made us felt like family. Joseph is a very skilled driver as well. He was able to navigate through some of the toughest terrains in rains and got us to our destinations very safely. Overall it was an outstanding experience and we absolutely recommend this safari tour!
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best quality/price and great impression. One of the best trip in my life!
We had a safari: Manyara, Ngorongoro, Tarangiri.
We've seen a lot of animals, lions and elephants in ~2 meters distance.
Our guide was very attentive and did his best to show us the best views.
We were happy that we have:
1. the private tour (comparing with many other cars around us)
2. all 2 nights in the great hotel with cute private houses (comparing with tent, proposed by other companies)
3. delicious restaurant meal in the hotel (the lunch-boxes were prepared by this restaurant)
4. meeting in Arusha airport and finishing in Kilimanjaro hotel (very flexible)
5. very generous and one of the best price (we chose companies with ~5 rates and 100+ reviews)
6. prompt and correct answers to a lot of our questions during the preparation before safari
The car wasn’t new, but for us it wasn’t important. It worked very well.
So, as for me – I’m very happy with this trip and with Kiliholidays. I would highly recommend them!