A good trip to explore safari at Kenya
We had an wonderful and unforgettable trip in Kenya from September 28 to October 5, 2023. We are very pleased to had Anthony as our tour guide and driver during our 8 days trip. Anthony assured us that we will see all big fives by the end of this trip.
We started from Amboseli national park where we have seen many African elephants right at the front of us as first one out of big five. We then visited Lake Nakuru where we captured many rhinos and buffalos around swamps. So we saw big threes out five.
On the day five, we had the most important day of the safari journey. Anthony drove us to the Masai Mara National Reserve, we saw the rest two big animals both Lions and leopards. We had seen totally 8 lions: lions brothers and one lion couple. We even saw baby giraffe bone freshly eaten by the lion. We also saw a leopard eating a gazelle as well.
We are very appreciate Anthony who helped us to see all big fives. Antony used his knowledge and experience to go out of his way to meet our needs. He made everyone happy! We enjoyed our safari adventure with Antony!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Soles was professional, well organized and honest.
We had a fantastic safari set up by Raphael! Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. Chief picked us at the airport and toured us around Arusha. We headed out on a 7 day safari with Issac. A Massi guided us on a walk to waterfalls and Natron Lake. He answered many questions about his tribe.
All our accommodations were clean and very comfortable. By the crater, where it was cold, a water bottle was put in our beds while we were at dinner.
FYI, There was usually a tip box at each of the places we stayed which gets distributed to all staff. We didn't know about this until part way through and had been tipping individuals. The food was delicious both at our accommodation and at lunch. We enjoyed wine with our lunch and beer, water, and pop on the dusty road.
We were blown away by the variety of animals. Issac was very skilled at finding animals and moving the truck so that we could see them better. He was very knowledgable about each of them and answered our questions easily. Although there were highlights in each park, we enjoyed the northern Serengeti most. The parks closer to Arusha were busier with tourists and traffic.
After our trip to Zanzibar we contacted Raphael to organize a one day trip to the foothills of Kilimanjaro before we flew out. We had a fabulous day with Andrew walking to waterfalls, learning about and making coffee, then swimming in hot springs.
Safari soles exceeded our expectations! We were very well taken care of.
We would definitely recommend them to others.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It's perfect.
Overall experience was great! The hotel is very good! The view is beautiful! You can see the Milky Way at night. The food and drink were great, better than we expected! The guide is also excellent and has already recommended it to my companions!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Competent, efficient, responsive
This is my second Kruger safari with Wild Planet Safari , the first was by myself in August 2018 and the second with my 13 year old son Leo in August 2023 both safaris covered different areas of KNP . Chris was my guide/driver on both occasions … as a biologist and a seasoned safari goer I had several requests and he managed to deliver on all of them . We truly had BBC Nat Geo level sightings. I strongly recommend their services.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 4 days camping Safari
We had an amazing experience doing the 4-days-camping Safari with Suricata. They organized everything from the transfer from the airport to our stays at the hotel before and after the Safari as well as the drop off at the airport. The Safari was excellent. We saw the big 5 and had the absolute best driver with Maximilian who told us everything there is to know about the African wildlife. The camping was the best decision as the campsites were absolutely stunning. Furthermore the food that Tito made for us was absolutely delicious and the whole crew of Suricata made our Safari the best experience we could have wished for. Highly recommend this provider to everyone!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 4-day Camping Safari
We had an amazing time on our 4-day safari tour. Everything was organized very well from picking us up at the airport to booking our overnight stays in hotels and the camp sites. The whole team did an amazing job and special thanks to our awesome driver Max explaining everything about the African wildlife and showing us the Big 5! The food was delicious and also the camping was an unforgettable experience which we could highly recommend!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a pleasure scheduling with the Beverly's company.
I really appreciate how easy it was to schedule with Beverly and she's been so informative to help me with my planned itinerary.
AE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything was fine
Everything was fine - the lounge, safari, food, drinks... and the private transfer from/to Airport which was a concern for us (>2hrs), but it worked fine either. Nothing negative at all...
DE
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Isaiah is very friendly and gives precise informations, Hakuna matatizo
Everything was organised very well. The service was amazing and everyone was extremely friendly :) the food at the lodge was delicious and the rooms beautiful. I can highly recommend this tour
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome
Booked tour online and was not sure what to expect but everything went flawless and our tour guide Dickson was excellent and extremely knowledgeable ,patient and kind. We got to see the big five and many more, our stay at Jambo Mara Safari lodge was amazing the food was great and the staff was friendly and accommodating. All in all it was an amazing experience it was a trip of a lifetime with wonderful memories.