SG
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream safari
This year, my wife and I decided to go for a safari in Kenya, and after some research booked out trip with Iyara Safari.
We believe that we made the right choice as Iyara Safari lived up, and indeed even exceeded our expectations on some areas.
The 6 day trip was carefully orchestrated by the team. We were assigned a very experienced guide/driver -Samson- and a private 4 wheeler land cruiser, who thoroughly looked after us throughout the trip,, was able to excellently answer our questions related to both the safari as well as general ones about Kenya. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the animals we can across, their names, habits, and even where they were likely to be found!
We stayed in 3 different lodges (hotel resorts) picked by Iyara, and all met again our expectations.
We were fortunate to come across many beautiful creatures like lions, cheetahs, leopards, rhinos, buffalo crocodiles, elephants, many species of antelopes, hippos, and various species of birds
We definitely will recommend Iyara to our family and friends should they plan a safari to this beautiful country and thanks again to The Iyara team for having us get a great experience
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
It’s a perfect trip, everything works smoothly, the guide is really responsible. The agent is there for us all the time to solve problems.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good quality and good guide
My mother and I went on safari in the Masai Mara for the first time, for a 3-day, 2-night trip, and it was absolutely fantastic! Francis was our guide, and from the very first moment it was clear that he is a great guy.
On the first day, he gave us extra time in the park and did an amazing job of spotting as much wildlife as possible. We actually saw more animals on the first day than we had expected to see during the entire trip. Super cool!
The second day was a bit more relaxed, which was also really nice. We spent the day in the park from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., with a delicious and extensive lunch box that we enjoyed together on a picnic blanket under a tree in the park.
All in all, it was an incredible experience. Francis, thank you for sharing your knowledge, for creating such a great group spirit, and for putting so much effort into making sure we could see as many animals as possible — including the Big Five!
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic organization and wonderful experience!
We had an absolutely wonderful safari experience! The organisation was fantastic from start to finish, and everything was very well planned.
Our driver, Simon, was excellent — made sure we had the best possible experience. Our guide, Megan, was also amazing. She shared so many interesting facts and stories about the animals and the surrounding area, which made the safari even more fascinating.
It was a truly unforgettable experience, and I learned so much during the trip. I would highly recommend this safari to everyone — definitely an experience worth having!
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was planned perfectly.
Safari was safe, eventful and great. and our operator - Simon was flawless. Nice, helpful and competent. 10/10 overall :)
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful safari
Our guide Noton made an excellent trip even better.
He was a great driver, very patient even though we were late every day, and made each day spectacular. He has a real knack for having us in the right place at the right time!
Highly recommend
IN
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
This review is after first 2 days and based only on the experience so far.
Very good communication during online booking and safari so far.
They arranged to pick us up from Airport and then from hotel on the day of safari.
First 2 days of the safari have been good.Thanks to our Driver-Guide
Musa Adam.
EG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy
Excellent service, Easy booking, nice accommodation, wonderful tour guide ( Charles), was very keen to show us different kind of animals around, and very knowledgeable. I recommend the agency and Charles in person.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The service was excellent and very patient, and the itinerary was thoughtfully and sensibly planned. When a member of our group had a birthday, they e
Our guide Shawn was absolutely wonderful. He is incredibly patient, warm and fun‑loving. He would voluntarily tell us about the animals’ natural habitats and seek out all kinds of fascinating scenery for us. Even when we were running late, he would wait for us with great patience.
Not only did he show us a huge variety of wildlife, he also introduced us to plenty of local culture. Whenever we passed distinctive local buildings during the trip, he offered explanations without us asking. He even brought small stools for us when we got in and out of the vehicle. There was always cold bottled water available in the car fridge. He tried his best to meet almost all our requests and was very attentive to how we felt. He brought us so much joy on this Safari. We highly recommend him.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience in Kenya!
We loved our safari in Kenya with Leopard Orchid Safaris! Booking the tour went smoothly with quick responses to our questions and we appreciated the flexibility in choosing lodging that best met our needs. Our guide, Francis, did an exceptional job taking care of every detail. He made sure we knew the plans each day and what to expect as situations changed. His knowledge of the wildlife and parks is very impressive and we learned so much about Kenya, too. Experience of a lifetime!