FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional guide
What a pleasure it was to discover Addis Ababa with Kenaw! He'll show you his city from a different perspective than his colleagues.
The trip to the Debre Libanos church offers a chance to see the splendid landscapes of this wonderful country.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The absolute BEST guide and driver—an unforgettable experience!
If you are planning a safari, do yourself a huge favor and book with Willy. He took us on a game drive through Nairobi National Park, and it was hands-down the highlight of our trip! Because we were short on time, we couldn't make it out to the Maasai Mara, but Willy made sure we didn't miss out on a single bit of the magic.
Willy is an absolute professional, incredibly warm, and friendly. He knows the park like the back of his hand and has a deep, solid understanding of animal behaviour. Thanks to his amazing knowledge and expert navigation, we managed to sight the Big 4, which is the absolute best you can do in Nairobi National Park!
The standout moment of our day was when he tracked a lioness. Even with a crowd of other vehicles around, Willy supported us through and through, maneuvering perfectly to position us so that we had the best view of the lioness completely to ourselves.
He is easily one of the best guides and drivers out there. We are already planning our next trip, and Willy is without a doubt the person we will be heading to the Maasai Mara with. Highly, highly recommended!
ES
AMAZING
We chose Akondo Adventures, and what a great choice it was! Boris handled the organization beautifully; he was attentive from the very start, tailoring everything to my vision of a safari adventure—prioritizing our comfort and optimizing our routes to see the most wildlife and make the most of our time. We needed a Spanish-speaking guide, and we certainly got one! His name was Richard; he was friendly, funny, attentive, and highly professional. He managed to fulfill our wishes regarding what we wanted to see throughout the safari. He was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing stories and explaining the "whys" behind everything we saw—from animal feeding habits to other fascinating details. For our final night, Akondo treated us to luxury accommodation as a honeymoon surprise—just as they had welcomed us with a beautiful photo of us mounted on the spare tire. We stayed in a luxury cabin surrounded by wildlife. We even visited a Maasai tribe and saw how they live—an extraordinary experience! To top it all off, our final day featured the "Miracle Experience," which was INCREDIBLE. We were surprised to have a personal photographer, Samuel, with us for the entire safari. He became another friend—so kind, attentive, and professional. I’m giving 5 stars, but I’d love to give 10✨. We’ll be back with them another year to explore the Serengeti.
WITHOUT A DOUBT, "AKONDO ADVENTURES" 🫶🏼
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator is incredibly helpful, thoughtful, proactive and quick to answer any questions.
We have really enjoyed our 8-day Kenya safari. The tour operator helped us put together a custom-made safari exactly how we wanted it. She was very proactive and willing to think along with us.
Everything was perfectly organized; early airport pick-up, nice and affordable accommodations, friendly tour guide, beautiful safari game drives and drop-off at the train station to resume our journey. Even the train tickets to Mombasa were booked for us and we got a lunch box to go which we enjoyed on the train.
We are very satisfied with the excellent service!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
TOA provided everything we could have expected with a safari.
Selecting a Safari Tour Operator can be a daunting task, as there are so many operators and places to go. To boil it down I selected 3 with good reviews and requested quotes. Only one was respectful of our requirements (particularly budget) and flexible in working with us to maximize viewing time and minimizing travel time between camps - that was Matt from Tapestry of Africa. We decided to limit our 10 days to Kenya to minimize travel time and Matt selected 4 “venues” (2 national reserves, a national park, and a private conservancy). The lodges Matt selected were all great. As there were 7 of us, we chose to have two safari vehicles (Toyota LandCruisers). This made animal viewing easier, and gave us back-up if either vehicle had a problem (neither did). The driver-guides (Macharia 'Masha' Kamau and Joseph Ndungu) that hosted us were wonderful - competent, knowledgeable, and all-around great guys. With their leadership we saw every type of animal one could expect to see, and learned so much about the animals, landscape, and peoples of Kenya. Our thanks to all the TOA team: Matt, Albert, Hilda, and Elizabeth. If we go on safari again it will be with these folk.
DE
Very caring.
The trip with Journey Quest Safaris was great. Pick-up from the airport at 2am in the morning. During the tour quick in making necessary arrangements. With Francis a very knowledgable guide.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional driver, very knowledgeable about timing, wildlife and made sure we were comfortable.
I just returned from a 10 day game drive in Kenya and Tanzania. It far exceeded my expectations. Our drivers were very well-informed and made sure we were comfortable throughout the trip, and we were. The lodges where we stayed were in fairytale settings. The May-June timeframe was perfect. We literally were driving through the parks and felt like we the had the whole place to ourselves at times. As a 73 year old woman, I have absolutely no complaints, only praise. The Kenyan and Tanzanian staff at the lodges were lovely. As someone who has had the privilege of traveling to many countries around the globe, this trip is at the very top of the list. I will never forget it. Thank you Lizzy, Boniface and William for an unforgettable experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The most amazing guides and people
This safari was unbelievable! We had a large group and they did a great job catering to us and making sure we saw everything we wanted too. They even stocked our cars will beer and wine for us which was a major plus. They are very nice people and attentive to detail. It is very clear they know what they are doing.
Abu and his team went above and beyond and I couldn’t recommend anyone more. I have done many safaris and this was one of the best
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I feel very lucky to have enjoyed such a beautiful trip
Thank you for organizing my trip perfectly. I had a great time in Kenya and I fell in love with the country and its people. Everything was done very well, the guide took great care of me, answered all my questions, told me a lot about the country, always found the best parking spots, did his best to make the rough roads run as smoothly as possible and maybe his eyes are magical, I don't think I've seen so much on a safari before and he always went the extra mile to take me to every sight. Also, all the lodges were wonderful, everyone was very helpful and friendly and the food was amazing. I will definitely come again.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A journey that broadened my worldview
This was my first time in Tanzania, Africa, and we were very fortunate to have chosen Meijo Safaris to arrange everything for us. Our guide, Abduli, took meticulous care of us throughout the trip, seizing every opportunity to help us see the animals we wanted to see, take better photos, and make our trip even more fulfilling. Of course, all the staff at our accommodations were very welcoming and prepared delicious food. Thank you, Meijo Safaris, for a wonderful African trip.
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