20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The tour operator is very experienced and professional
My trip with Bashem safaris was one of a kind, I enjoyed every single bit of my trip. Everything was so perfect from the tour operator to the tour guides and the experience was amazing. I always look forward to traveling with bashem safaris
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best trip and the best guide (Michael Ismael)
The company took care of every little detail on the trip, we did not have to deal with any details during the trip (they took care of all the payments and dealing with the hotels and the entrance to nature reserves). Our guide was Mikey, I do not think there are many guides like him he was amazing. Mikey took care of everything for us, took an interest in our well-being, and it was very important to him that we will experience the trip in the best way. Mikey really did not give up until we saw all the animals we wanted to see and made sure we finished the trip satisfied and happy. Beyond that, it was a lot of fun to have a week with Mikey, he is an amazing person and we really connected with him and we had a hard time saying goodbye to him. Highly recommend the company and Mikey in particular.
DE
under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kind, very motivated, knowledgeable, a friend.
I had an unforgettable time, much thanks to eric, who was constantly motivated to make the journey even better. On a long trip like this it is important to make sure your guide is not only competent but also provides a fun experience outside of the safari vehicle. We got both. We saw the great migration, 3 crossings, including some crocodile action, and almost everything else the serengeti had to offer. Our Guide also set up an experience with local tribes, which was very unique and insightful. This trip was without a doubt the greatest experience ive ever had. Can only recommend.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly, informativ and overall excellent guide.
Overall excellent tour operator! Very professional. 10/10
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A magical experience with our kids
We make in August 21 a 5 days safari starting from Arusha with Affican Polecast safari (Tanrangire, Serengetti, N’Gorongoro,Manyara Lake).
Everything was very well organised from the beginning. A driver collected us at the airport the day before the safari to bring us into their recommanded hôtel in Arusha. We met our driver/guide and we can exchange in french (it was our request: to allow kids to communicate with him).
Safari starts with lots of road hours to catch the réserves but we were very well installed in thé big 4X4, very Nice and comfortable.
By chance we saw big five and so many animals during thé trip . Organisation is very well done, our driver Philbert was thé best (he explained us so many things about animals), and our cooker Ali too. We eat so many gréât food: each day a new meal and very consistent.
We chose camp versus lodges and it was a réal expérience that we can’t Forget (Cold in thé crateria and animals came around thé tent during the night). Here again you have to think about nothing as thé driver prépared our tents whine cooker is in thé kitchen.
We were very happy and we recommand James for all his attention during our trip. Everything was perfect. Don’t hésitâte! James and his colleague John (Kili guide) are very experimented guys, they will allow to have an excellent moment with and attractive price.
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
He was very helpful and kind.
Me and my husband contact Stephen already in 2020, but then corona hit and we postpone our trip to Tanzania to 2021. Stephen was really responsive, when we had any question about the safari and he explain everything. The park fees went up in 2021, but Stephen charge us price, that we deal a year before.
We took 5 days safari and visit 4 national parks. It was great experience sleeping in tents in the midle of the wild, This was best part of our trip and we saw a lot of difrent animals, also cheetah and leopard ☺ Isa was our game driver, he was really nice and he tried for us to see as many animals as we could.
I would recomend Stephen and his company to all who decide to go on safari in Tanzania. I hope I will go back some day ❤
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible company and incredible adventure
Amazing!!! That sums up our adventure.
Africa adventure vacations and Robert were incredible to work with. Our 9 day adventure was a once in a lifetime. From action packed days on safaris to community interactions in the afternoon. We saw the big 5 and then some. My favorite was silver back gorilla trekking. It had been a dream of mine and AAV helped make it a reality. Don’t miss adding it on to your adventure. Once we trekked to our gorillas, we got to spend an hour watching them. I was trying to take it all in. The younger ones were just as curious about us as we were them. Make sure to also hire a porter. It a great way to interact with the local community, provide jobs and lighten the load for hiking.
Our safari wouldn’t have been the same, if it wasn’t for our guide, Cesar. He kept us on schedule, he was knowledgeable and
Laughed at our jokes.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well Organized and excellent service
It was a family safari to the Masai Mara and we still talk about the experience to date...
We had an amazing time at the Entim Mara Camp, picked from our home and dropped back after the safari...
Ongeri Expeditions all the way!!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!
I researched MANY safari tour operators, many different tours, and many different camps, before selecting Amazing Memories. I chose them because they offered competitive pricing, were very flexible in arranging an itinerary that suited our needs, they are KATO bonded, and they have MANY excellent reviews on TripAdvisor and Safaribookings.com (I used both these sites extensively). I can now add to the many positive reviews on these sites!
I exchanged so many emails with Anne Waithira at Amazing Memories who answered each question and each concern patiently. She spelled out in the contract what my options would be should we have to cancel due to Covid. She offered alternative pricing based on several different camps I was considering. She offered solid advice backed by her years of experience to address all of my concerns. She sent me several different quotes because I kept changing the itinerary or the accommodations! When she realized, the day before our arrival, that we were arriving at 1 AM and would need an extra night at the Crowne Plaza, which had not been included in the contract, she graciously offered to cover the expense, admitting it was her oversight. She also arranged our Covid test at the end of our trip and had them come to our hotel for the test. Anne is responsive to emails and What’s App and very easy to work with.
When we arrived in Nairobi at 1 AM, we were grateful to see the Crowne Plaza shuttle waiting outside the airport for us. The hotel was amazing and so close to the airport! It was a perfect choice especially since we were arriving so late (or early in the morning). Highly recommend this hotel.
The morning of our safari, our driver/guide for the next 10 days, Eliud, was waiting for us in the lobby. He and Anne were there early and greeted us with Amazing Memories safari hats! Our safari vehicle, the Toyota Landcruiser, was in perfect condition and looked brand new. It offered lots of room for the two of us and there was plenty of bottled water waiting on us. Eliud has over 20 years experience and he was more than willing to share all his knowledge with us. Throughout our 10 day safari, he offered so much information on the animals including all the birds, the landscape and the parks in general. It seemed he knew all the other drivers and was able to radio them to find us the very best viewing spots. He knew the best places to use the “bush toilet” (essential knowledge to have!) and the perfect spots for a coffee/tea break and lunch. He also ensured that I received a vegan lunchbox on our full-day game drives. He knew when to go fast and when to slow down to avoid the worst bits of road. He was always willing to accommodate our schedule when we wanted to get a later start or go all day long! He seemed to have boundless energy!! He never tired and truly seemed to love sharing his insights about the parks, the animals, and his beloved Kenya. We so appreciated everything he did to make our safari so wonderful! We saw EVERYTHING we wanted to see, including TWO wildebeest crossings on the Mara River!!! Amazing memories indeed!
The camps where we stayed were wonderful! We were in Kibo Safari Camp in Amboseli, Crescent Camp in Lake Naivasha, and Basecamp Mara in Maasai Mara. All three camps, like the parks themselves, are very different so we got a very different experience in all three. The only hiccups we experienced were no hot water at Kibo and no working shower at Crescent. In both camps, we were told it would be fixed, but it was not. Basecamp Mara had both hot water and the showers (one inside and one outside) worked - at the same time!!! All the camps were able to offer vegan food for me (much appreciated) and the rooms were lovely. They even gave us hot water bottles at night to keep the chill away. YES, it was very cold at night!! We had our hot water bottles and some very heavy wool blankets - so comfy! The sounds at night are incredible and we slept so well in all the camps.
I have to give extra mention to Basecamp Mara, our favorite!! The camp, the tent, the two showers, the hot water bottles, the food, our wonderful deck, and most especially the people who work there, were AMAZING and made our trip extraordinary!! Everyone was incredible and worked so hard to make sure we were taken care of. I can’t recommend this camp enough!
When we returned to Nairobi, we were booked in the Weston Hotel overnight. I do not recommend this hotel. It’s quite dated and the food was terrible. We had an extra day, so Amazing Memories driver, Joseph, took us around Nairobi for a day of shopping. Joseph has such a wonderful and positive story that he shared with us. He was a wonderful driver and I’m a better person from having met him and shared a day with him! I highly recommend asking for Joseph when touring Nairobi!! He is wonderful!
Amazing Memories and everyone there - Anne, Eliud, and Joseph - made our safari extraordinary!! Thank you so much for everything you did!!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing!
Anderson is the best. An amazing safari in Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire
