50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari
Our 14-day Kenya safari was an unforgettable experience, and John was a big part of what made it so special.
It has been one week since we returned, but apparently I’m still wearing my Safari filter. 😂 The wide golden plains of California now remind me of the African savanna, and every distant mountain somehow looks like Kilimanjaro.
What impressed us most about John was the thought and strategy behind his game drives. Finding wildlife is not simply a matter of luck. He knew how to read the landscape, animal behavior, tracks, weather, and information from other guides, and used all of these clues to decide where to go, when to wait, and when to move on.
We were also impressed by John’s deep respect for wildlife and safety. He always kept a respectful distance while skillfully positioning our vehicle for good light and photography without putting unnecessary pressure on the animals.
During the 14 days, we learned so much about wildlife, birds, and plants as well as about ecosystems, geography, and Maasai culture. John was always happy to answer our questions, and he helped us notice the small things we might otherwise have missed, from an interesting tree to a tiny termite mound.
We also enjoyed talking with him during the long drives about Kenya’s history, culture, and current events. He clearly takes pride in being Kenyan, and it was interesting to see Kenya from his perspective.
One day, John took us to have lunch under a Balanites tree. It was just a packed lunch under a tree in the middle of the savanna, but it became one of those simple moments I will remember.
Thank you, John, for sharing your Kenya with us and making our safari such a wonderful experience. And thank you to Sunnycreek for organizing this unforgettable journey.
Five stars for John and Sunnycreek! 🇰🇪🐦
And yes, the Safari filter is still on. 😂
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional service, unforgettable experience, once in a lifetime with a great guide.
Our 3 day gorilla trek tour with Beyond Travel was such an amazing trip. Ahmed was very attentive and willing to assist with any questions we had from the moment we reached out about the tour. His communication and organisation were perfect.
Our guide/driver Noah was such a good guide and a pleasure to travel with for 3 days. Always laughing, sharing stories and information. Nothing was too big of an ask for him.
The tour itself was one of the most authentic and pure experiences we have ever encountered in our travels. From driving through local regions in Rwanda and Uganda. Taking in the everyday life of locals to the gorilla experience itself. Nothing is staged, you trek in the jungle to find your groups assigned gorilla family. Your guide can inform the trekking rangers whether you want a short, intermediate or long trek to the gorillas. We chose intermediate and were trekking for an hour. Once found you have one hour and have to wear a face mask.
Overall a wonderful experience. Before the tour we only thought of Uganda to see gorillas. After the tour, we realise there is so much more to see in Uganda and it would be wonderful to return and do a longer tour with Beyond Travel.
BG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breathtaking.
Our safari through Kenya and Tanzania was an unforgettable experience from beginning to end. We were incredibly lucky to see so much wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, monkeys, and countless beautiful birds. Seeing these animals in their natural habitat, surrounded by the incredible landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania, is something we will never forget.
A huge part of what made the experience so special was our guides, Willy, Jackson, and Dominic. All three were extremely knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and patient. They knew the parks incredibly well and had an amazing ability to spot animals that we would have completely missed ourselves. They always took the time to explain what we were seeing, tell us about the animals and their behavior, and make sure we had the best possible experience.
Every game drive felt like a new adventure, and we never knew what we were going to see next. From watching lions in the wild to being surrounded by elephants and huge herds of wildebeest and zebras, there were countless unforgettable moments.
Willy, Jackson, and Dominic genuinely went above and beyond for us throughout the entire trip. Their passion for wildlife and their job was obvious, and after spending so much time with them, they became a very memorable part of our journey.
If you are considering a safari in Kenya and Tanzania, I highly recommend Morningstar. The wildlife, scenery, organization, and especially the people made this one of the best travel experiences we have ever had.
A massive thank you to Willy, Jackson, and Dominic for making the trip so incredible!
See you next year.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing and unforgettable holiday
We had an absolutely amazing holiday organised by Beyond the plains safaris. I would definately recommend them.
The organisation of the trip was perfect from dealing with our enquiries before we went to a smooth trip when there. Our guide for the main part of the trip, Dan, was excellent. Very friendly and helpful and a big part of what made the holiday so special.
Our holiday was made up of 2 days in Nairobi before heading out across the Massai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Ambroselli and Salt Lick on safari and finally catching a train to the cost for a few days relaxing.
On safari we saw so many animals it really surpassed our expectations seeing so much and being so close. I think going to the different parks really allowed us to see such varied environments.
I have nothing negative to say about the company or our experiences with them but advice for other travellers would be to be prepared for lots of early mornings and driving between the parks. Also the food whilst fine and as expected did get a little repetitive and if you are a fussy eater may struggle. But again both these things we had expected and so didn't impact in our overall enjoyment. If we had our time again the only thing I would do different would be to have a second night at Salt Lick Lodges just to take time to enjoy such a unique setting. It would also have been nice to see more of Nairobi as it looked such a fascinating city but given the traffic we didn't see much on our city tour.
The beach stay at Pappilion Lagoon Reef hotel was also great. It was a lovely relaxed atmosphere and the perfect way to end the holiday.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Unforgettable Safari with Guide Jimmy & Wildebeest Footsteps Adventures
Our safari with Wildebeest Footsteps Adventures was an absolutely unforgettable experience! A special thank you to Jimmy, our Safari Guide, whose knowledge, professionalism, patience, and passion for wildlife made every game drive truly exceptional. He knew the parks incredibly well and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible experience.
We would also like to give a huge thank you to Erick, the Company Owner, who was excellent from the office side. His communication, organization, and personal attention gave us complete confidence throughout the planning and booking process.
From start to finish, everything was handled professionally, and we felt genuinely cared for. Jimmy and Erick are a fantastic team, and they made our Tanzanian adventure incredibly special. Highly recommended! If you are planning a safari in Tanzania, Wildebeest Footsteps Adventures is a company you can trust.
20-35 years of age
Wonderful fun tour!
Such a fun tour! The caves were amazing, it was so nice to have the transport covered to and from Joburg and to the caves and museum!
Rudzani was a wonderful guide, so fun to talk to! So informative and kind and fun! Had such a lovely day!
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great pleasure of seeking wild animals with Sir Charles
We have spent 6 wonderfull days with Sir Charles, our safari guide, during our journey to Kenia. We have visited Masai Mara, Amboseli and Hell’s Gate. All the Safari trips were very interesting, all places differ and all delivered us great experience. Our guide, Sir Charles, was very engaged in seeking for animals, he knew exactly where the animals were supposed to be and during our safaris he was sharing with us a lot of interesting informations about animals that we have met. He was very kind and had great ideas for lunch place, car stopping for the best views on animals passing by and he was also very cheerful and always ready to answer to our questions. We spent really valuable time together.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 days was an extraordinary Masai Mara journey.
My wife and I recently spent three days on a luxury safari in the Masai Mara, and honestly it was the best wildlife adventure experience. The trip was beautifully planned by Namnyak Tours and Safaris, and when we reached Masai Mara, we were truly amazed by the view of the plains and the abundance of numerous species of animals. Our guide was fantastic and his knowledge of the Masai Mara very well and animals adds depth to the whole adventure. If you've been thinking about going on a Masai Mara safari, do it. It's an amazing experience that we'll remember for the rest of our lives.
NL
An unforgettable safari with an amazing guide!
We had an absolutely wonderful safari experience with Loren African Safaris and would highly recommend them!
From the very beginning, everything was well organised and we felt safe and well taken care of throughout the entire safari. A very special thank you goes to our guide, Macy, who made these four days truly unforgettable.
Macy is an incredibly knowledgeable and experienced guide. He knew so much about the animals, nature and the different national parks, and was always happy to explain what we were seeing and answer all our questions. He also seemed to know exactly where to go to give us the best chance of seeing the wildlife. Thanks to him, we had some amazing encounters and were even able to see the Big Five!
What we appreciated just as much was the way he treated our family. He was patient, kind and especially wonderful with our children. He always made sure everyone was comfortable, involved and enjoying the experience. We never felt rushed and always felt completely safe with him, both during the game drives and while travelling between the parks.
The whole safari was very well organised, from the accommodations and meals to the game drives and transportation. We could simply relax and enjoy the experience because everything was taken care of for us.
Our safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Tanzania and an experience our family will never forget.
Thank you Loren African Safaris, and especially Macy, for taking such good care of us and for giving our family so many beautiful memories. We would absolutely recommend you to anyone looking for a personal, safe and unforgettable safari experience in Tanzania! ❤️
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable adventure with an incredible team!
It has been an unforgettable experience, the best trip of my life, and without a doubt, part of that is thanks to the amazing team at Major Treks: Arnold, Luis, Baltasar, Goodluck, Cristian, Inocent… Thank you, you guys are incredible!
Everything was so well organised, and every little detail was taken care of to make the experience perfect.
I honestly have nothing but good things to say, and I would definitely recommend Major Treks to anyone thinking about doing this trip!
