AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Wildlife, Average Value & Planning
My recent Masai Mara tour with Jocky Tours included some truly unforgettable moments. We were fortunate to see all of the Big Five, plus a cheetah, a rare sighting. At one point, lions even slept under our vehicle, which was surreal and easily the highlight of the trip.
However, the overall organization left much to be desired. Day 1 felt rushed and not the best planned, we stopped for lunch during a very short drive and barely entered the park. It felt more like a 1-day safari stretched out rather than a full 3-day experience.
I was also surprised to learn that I paid almost $300 more for the exact same experience compared to others in my group. That price difference felt unfair.
While the guide (Elias) was kind and helpful, he was less engaging, often moving quickly from one sighting another. It made the experience feel a bit rushed.
One thing I genuinely wondered, if it is well known that the wildebeest migration often happens early in the morning or late at night, why are the game drives scheduled during mid-day hours when migration is unlikely to be seen?
Overall, I am thankful for the incredible wildlife we encountered on Day 2, but I expected better value, clearer communication and better planning given the price I paid.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and reliable
We are so pleased that we chose Enkarewa Safaris! Nelly arranged the airport pick up, amazing accommodation at Serena lodge, Amboseli and even our onward train tickets to Mombasa! Nelly was always warm and courteous with my numerous enquiries prior the trip.
Simon met us at Nairobi airport and from the start was warm, cheerful and friendly with our family group.
The two night, three day safari in Amboseli has been a magical experience. Simon ensured that we maximised our time in the park and saw the majestic elephant herds, hippo’s, hyenas, gazelle, impala, wildebeest, giraffe and Lions- to name a few. This has been an incredible experience made even more so thanks to Simon. A huge thank you to Simon and Nelly. We 100% recommend choosing Enkarewa.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent transfers
Short journey for our pick up and a more lengthy 6 hour drive back to Johannesburg for our flight home. Both drivers friendly, professional and on time. More importantly, we felt very safe in their care and were kept well informed throughout our journeys. We would recommend.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Competent and helpful agents
Our experience with Beulah was incredible. The agents were always very attentive and the guide was extremely competent. It exceeded our expectations.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Beyond expectations
Back from the African dream!
Doing a multiple country safari (Kenya & Tanzania), was the best choice we made, advised by Perminus!
Picked up by our guide Patrick, who welcomed us in Nairobi and of we went to the Masai Mara. Truly wonderful, having a guide who is able to give interesting facts about animals, plants & culture is really a bonus. As it was not my first time in the continent he didn’t disappoint at all. Facts about animal small and big, and able to answer my questions. This is exactly what you need whether it’s your first or second safari.
Sleeping inside the reserve gave us the real African Bush experience, what we were looking for. Able to plan the day as we want sometimes a full day safari or only morning and afternoon! To finish our wonderful stay in the mara, we were welcomed on a Sundowner Drink.
Ready for the Serengeti, as we were dropped off at the border our second guide Medi was already waiting for us, helping us to the border check and up to the Serengeti.
Being able to see the wildebeest migration was real blessing. Also this time the guide was able to give us some amazing sightings, understanding the animals, knowing what their next move will be, us waiting for a bit longer for example at a Cheetah sighting, as he said he will get up and come drink after he feasted on his kill. And yes he was right, perfectly positioned for photographic point of view we truly enjoyed this.
A tip from my travel point of view don’t rush with locations and lodges, but stay a bit longer in a place to feel and live the experience.
In a nutshell, really recommend Africa Marvel Tours in every aspect. Thanks
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, knowledgeable, friendly and fun.
Well organised tours by friendly and professional operators. Right from the time of booking, excellent communication with a clear itinerary provided. The tour guides were knowledgeable and fun and knew where to look to find the best sightings, with all of the big five seen among numerous animals. When a paring of our group had a surprise engagement, the guides went out of their way to help celebrate the moment, even providing us with champagne! Would highly recommend this team.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Happy to see all the big 5!
I did a 3 day tour and overall we got to see the big 5 which was great. I didn’t give all 5 starts because it felt like it was really only 1 day and the other 2 days were just transportation (I feel like there could have been something more added at the end or beginning or those days too). Our guide was very kind but did say much and it felt a bit rushed. Overall still a good experience!
NL
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was just driving. He promised us to be there at 7am. Around 9:30am he came to pick us up.
Randomly our last day for cancelled. Cause of that we made a compromise that he will pay that day back. He texted us that he will wait for us at the hotel to give the money back. After two months; we still don’t have the money. And now the days he isn’t answering on our messages again. So I will not recommend it!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Quite friendly and willing to give information
It was fun.
Everyone is kind and friendly
Affordable
Made fond memories and looking forward for a repeat session.
AE
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best tour ever with gostaf
Best tour ever with gostaf he shoud us and expland for us everything