50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent communication
Altough I have put July 2021 as the travel date for this review we haven't actually visited Kenya yet, however after recently booking a safari tour with Kenan travel and tours for August 2022 I felt the need to express my thanks to tour manager Jane who during our correspondence has been a pleasure to deal with. All my questions have been replied to within a day or two in a professional helpful manner and I'm very pleased with the competitive deal she has put together for us. I look forward to adding another 5 star review once our eagerly anticipated trip is complete.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour operator and our safari experience was great.
My family had a wonderful time on safari. Philip, our driver was very knowledgeable, patient and thorough. We saw lots of animals and were able to take many pictures and videos. Jastone also accompanied us on safari and made sure that everything was taken care of. I would say that we definitely had a “Hakuna Matata” experience.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful and to the point, willing to accommodate specific wishes.
Both the tour operator and the driver were helpful and kind. We were happy to have chosen a Kenyan-owned business, both to support local businesses and because of their know-how.
We'd definitely book with Hyrax again in the future!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Paul was very attentive to our needs before going especially with covid details
Paul set up a great trip for us on our first time to Africa. He was very attentive to our needs and questions before arriving especially with Covid requirements
On the safari Justin our guide was awesome. We saw the big 5, cheetahs, a lion hunt. I am not sure we missed anything. The accommodations were amazing. Maramboi tented lodge is an experience and the Melia chain of hotels were first class.
I would highly recommend Paul and his company. I thought it was a class act he came to the hotel the first night to meet us in person and go over everything anc introduce Justin
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An experience not to be missed!
Communication from Citrus from booking until after the tour was excellent, with there being contact throughout the 10 day tour of Kenya and Tanzania. Excellent reliability with pick ups always being on time, thus giving us the most amount of time for safari.
The sightings were exceptional and we had Ali as our driver and our knowledgeable guide, so we saw the big five and many other animals too. We were looked after well at each of our accommodations, and both the hotels and campsites were a good standard for a budget trip.
After picking up a stomach bug just before the tour began, Citrus went out of their way to make sure I was looked after and comfortable.
Overall, excellent value for money and once in a lifetime sightings.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well arranged and wonderful
The trip we took from Malindi to East and West Tsavo, then Amboseli was great, wonderful landscapes, ever changing, beautiful skies and we saw so many animals. We hired a van and Charles was our driver, he had great expertise and was a really friendly and warm tour gide. For five days we were in another world! The price and quality of the trip was good value for money. The lodges were a bit simple, especially the rooms, but the views spectacular and the food really good. Perminus arranged the trip, he was adequate and responded very quick to our emails and some changes we made. The van was clean and perfect; enough space for the four of us. We would recommend Afica Marvel Tours to our friends and family! Thank you so much!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Look no further- you just found the best!
I wish there were more than 5 stars to give Gosheni. From the very start of planning, Peter was helpful and prompt in all our email dealings. our tour was 9 days long and Ombeni was our guide. He is very skilled in knowing just where to find the animals, knowledgeable about the different plants and trees as well. He is one the most friendly, well mannered men I have met. The vehicle was kept spotless and we were provided a seemingly endless supply of water and our favorite soft drink.
While the other tour companies were feeding their customers lunches from a box or bag, we had a full table setting. White linen tablecloth and napkins, china and flatware. No sandwiches and chips for us! We had a wonderful soup every day, a hot main course that was always delicious and fruit for dessert. The tourists from other safari companies gawked at our lunch set up while they were gathering up their cardboard lunch boxes.
I cannot recommend this company, and Ombeni highly enough. They were flexible with what we wanted to see.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
First class service
Matthew the owner was very accommodating. We had to make last-minute changes to our safari and they were done instantly with no additional cost. They also went out of their way to help us after our camera was stolen, letting us borrow one of theirs. They also sent us a wonderful guide Daniel who was incredibly knowledgeable and very jovial. We went to Samburu, Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara. We saw all the big five, including black and white rhinos in the wild and even a baby white rhino. We also saw the "special five" in Samburu. It was really great to see the contrasting animals between north and south of the equator. Highly, highly recommend this company. We will definately be booking our next safari with them.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Spot on in everything mostly to find animals and left no doubts for us to be confused
We really found everything except for the usual rhino because it is almost impossible so it was the best package we had for 3 days because it was totally worth it and the service for all including food was superb also and James was one of the best drivers we had any it was quite safe around him even though the trip was all about adventure to death thank you for taking us
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great time with topy tours
We had a great time with Topy Tours the guide was helpful and we saw 4 of the big 5 and a lion up close! I recommend this tour for anyone who wants a nice affordable 2 or 3 day safari. You will definitely see African wildlife, meet nice people and taste really great food! Only suggestion I would have was maybe a different accommodation in Arusha, its quite cold and dark but we can't complain since it was just for 1 night and Topy Tours let us stay there free of charge! Overall good safari.
