DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
uUnforgettable adventure vacation
We were positively surprised. So lucky to have seen so many free wild animals so close to us right on the first few days. In addition, very friendly people, great climate and good food.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Meektrails made this a trip of a lifetime.
This review is unfortunately delayed but based on a safari from June/July of 2022. After receiving five bids/proposals from various safari companies, my wife, teenage daughter, and I zeroed-in on Meektrails. I found Meektrails to fall in the midrange between the most and least expensive competitors. What made Meektrails stand out from the other companies was the responsiveness and expertise of their founder, Daniel Waruri. Daniel provided detailed responses to inquiries, and almost always responded to our questions within minutes. My family and I decided on booking a seven-day safari to Amboselli (AA Lodge), Sweetwaters (Serena Camp / Ol Pejeta Conservancy), Lake Naivasha (Sopa Resort), and the Maasai Mara (Zebra Plains). Our only adjustments from the original proposal substituted Lake Naivasha for Lake Nakuru and lodging at Zebra Plains at the Maasai Mara instead of AA Lodge. These adjustments were made quickly, and an updated proposal was sent immediately to us from Daniel.
For two days prior to the safari in Nairobi, we stayed at the Boma Nairobi and shared this information with Daniel. At the conclusion of our safari we needed to be dropped off at Nairobi International for a flight to Mombasa. Daniel offered to pick us up at the Boma and drop us off at the conclusion of the safari at the airport.
Our guide Eric was phenomenal. Not only did Eric coordinate with us on daily details and preferences, but he was also engaging, friendly and an informative host. Eric’s kindness punctuated a great trip and really made it a trip of a lifetime. We were in Kenya during the beginning activity associated with the annual animal migration. Based on this, we did not expect to see the great migration. However, Eric’s expertise came through and he managed to help us see some amazing aspects of the migration. Additionally, Eric’s skills led us to seeing the “Big Five.” Most of the Big Five we saw multiple times.
It is hard to think of our “favorite” part of the trip with animals and lodging. I should preface these thoughts with this important point; the focus of our trip was the animals and the setting. Not lodging or food. That said, some met our expectations, and some exceeded them. The AA Lodge in Amboselli was fine. The food was tasty, the beds comfortable, and the hot water was sufficient. Although the accommodations were basic, the staff was great and they had nightly Maasai cultural talks/dances. Sweetwaters: Serena Camp felt upscale. From the linens to the lodge and great food, it felt far more expensive than it was. The Sopa in Lake Naivasha was otherworldly. Giraffes, and zebras were everywhere! At one point we had nine zebras on our back porch. After dark, hippos were around, resulting in escorts to the lodge being needed, but they responded quickly and were fun to talk to. The best part of the Sopa was the food, perhaps the best of the trip. Zebra Plains in the Maasai Mara was well worth the upgrade and another highlight. The setting was the best part of the Sopa. Seeing the sun rise over a dozen giraffes walking past each morning was remarkable.
In summary, Daniel’s customer service was amazing, our guide Eric was a kind expert, and the name Meektrails goes a long way when checking in. Everyone knows Eric and Daniel! Thank you very much Eric and Daniel for a trip of a lifetime.
CO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
From Nairobi to Mombasa!
I totally recommend the experience.
Max helped us to arrange a great Safari. Ken was an excellent guide, he picked us up where we were staying and was always very friendly and teached us about the country and a little bit of swahili.He tooks us through the best areas of every park, and we were able to see the big 5 and many other animals.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding!
Recently returned from the most superb travel and safari experience! The Peaks and Safaris staff is beyond accommodating, Vera was wonderful and in constant contact with us from the moment we booked our trip and there to greet us the morning we departed for our safari adventure.
Chris our guide was so pleasant and knowledgeable, he made sure we got the most out of our trip and went out of his way to make sure our experience was one of a kind.
The value for the money was very reasonable, the accommodations comfortable and the food was great.
I can't express enough how much I enjoyed the itinerary Peaks & Safaris put together for us and would definitely recommend.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
professional
*I highly recommend Big Apes Africa*
My trip to Uganda was well arranged without leaving a single detail. Our guide was friendly and knew many things. My experience was the best I could imagine. From the wildlife to the people and the food I had not tasted in a very long time.
During booking, my contact person Peter answered all the questions with a lot of patience.
I highly recommend Big Apes Africa for anyone planning to visit Uganda!
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Polite, reliable and the guides had solid experience, a lot of knowledges about nature and animals
The service was great, the driving felt safe and all appointments were at time. The guides had solid knowledge, and was very flexible. Much value for the money. We loved these days!
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a great adventure!
Me and my wife decided to go for a safari based on the price and internet reviews of the operators and we picked Mufasa. And it was a great pick!
First and foremost - Nelson. This guy is a treasure. He has gone above and beyond in order to show us all the animals and get my wife the best possible (photo) shots (to quote Nelson). He was able to spot the animals (mostly in the places I would never expect them to be) and he always made sure we see them too. And he is very knowledgeable too - I got quite many “fun facts” to impress people with once we will be showing them those amazing pictures my wife took :)
Yes, driving in Kenya would be a challenge for a westerner. But worry not - there are guys like Nelson, who, on one hand, would get you safely where you need to be and will make sure you do not spend the whole day on the route. We have been traveling in a minibus - in case you wonder it was totally fine and I can recommend. Only once we wished we had had an SUV, when crossing a river. If you read this sentence again you will know that if in doubts, you will be totally fine with a minibus.
Nelson also made sure we always had enough time for traveling and resting. Yes, this means you will have to wake up early, but hey, guess when the animals are the most active:)
Nelson was great, and so was Mufasa. Everything went as we’ve agreed with them on. We paid in dollars with a card, no additional surcharge was added in case you wonder, so you do not need a pile of banknotes. They got us some great souvenirs, which we took home and we are showing off with that. On top, they also helped us buy train tickets to Mombasa (it is not that easy!) and organized a hotel transfer in Mombasa (much cheaper vs what the hotel offered us). An optional part of the safari trip is a visit to the Maasai village - go if you want to, but you will be equally fine skipping it. Fortunately, this is optional.
Hotels were also good - in case you wonder, they look exactly as in the pictures. We had those mid range facilities and we’ve been very happy with all of those. Clean rooms, good food and additional attentions (ever seen a hippo from the window? ;) ).
All in all - highly recommended! Mufasa is a great choice. What can they do better? Clone Nelson :)
Dear fellow tourists - mind my words - you will be satisfied:)
HK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour guide and driver have well knowledge of the safari animals and the directions
I had a very impressive memory of now efficient and knowledgeable of the way their find the Big 5!
They had very efficient communication and I felt safe to be with them all the Way.
They re very professional and have a sense of humor to make the trip very memorable!
Thank you!
VN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our driver and guide Dickson was very kind and friendly. He was very professional and knowledgeable
The service was very good and the price was reasonable. Our tour guide was really great and we all enjoyed our trip. Thank you, Dickson!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Charismatic, knowledgable, trustworthy. A highly recommended guide for an amazing experience.
Following a recommendation, me and my friends went on our first week-long safari with Iddy. From the first pick-up, I felt incredibly welcomed and in good hands. We took tents for bush camping on a private five-night trip from Arusha through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and back. We were having a blast on our day tours watching the plethora of species, spotting a single leopard or patiently observing a lone lioness feed in the only car around. A cook on our side, which we took from camp to camp, provided us with lunch packages for the day and made sure nothing was missing in the early mornings and and late evenings. Iddy proved great endurance, navigational excellence and high driving skill on the rough and narrow bits. Above all, he entertained and educated us in fluent German. He anwsered our questions without talking through the day, he went in on our wishes but always masterminded the whole tour. His well-maintained equipment and charging in the jeep made the trip a very pleasant experience. I had an amazing time throughout and will definetely return for another adventure with Iddy.
