20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, responsive, worked within our budget, and made our Maasai Mara trip unforgettable.
Bluechip Aviation & Safaris were phenomenal from start to finish. I had many questions while planning and John patiently guided me to the best package that fit my budget, ensuring we had a great place to stay and reliable transport. During the trip, Kibet made sure we were well taken care of, and everything ran smoothly.
We stayed at Mara Chui Resort, which was a great choice for a 3-star hotel (mid- range), comfortable, welcoming, good food, and well-suited for a safari trip. We did the group safari and were lucky to share the adventure with wonderful travelers from around the world, which made the experience even more fun and memorable.
Overall, the service, communication, and attention to detail were excellent, giving us a truly unforgettable Maasai Mara trip. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a safari with great value and professionalism.
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A tour you will remember forever!
We are just finishing up a 6-day tour and we couldn’t be happier. Our driver, Anthony, was absolutely an amazing driver. We saw other tour jeeps from other companies and were so impressed with how our driver in particular maneuvered and navigated the terrain to maximize our experience. He was also incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife. We saw the Big 9 (expanded big 5) in the first 1.5 days and the ugly 5 along with many other beautiful animals including the endangered kori bustard .
Staying with the Massai tribe was an unforgettable experience. Take the time to get to know the Massai tribe members at the camping area common room if you can. The Ambokili Cottages are beautiful and comfortable. Additionally, the staff was so friendly and warm-hearted-we had great views of Mt. Kilimanjaro along with sunset, sunrise and a bonfire at night. The Eldorado hotel was lovely and the staff friendly-bring a swimsuit! The additional boat ride and wildlife sanctuary nature walk was also amazing. The staff there answered our millions of questions with so much knowledge and kindness The value for the tour was unbelievable - definitely the best value you could get for the price or even much more I believe if you are looking for an authentic experience.
Don’t forget to allot tip money for the staff at the various service locations like restaurants or hotels. It doesn’t need to be extravagant but it is an important part of Kenyan culture to at least tip something so Google ahead of time so you don’t end up feeling embarrassed. Tip included it is still the best value of any trip I have ever taken.
Haggling is a must for souvenirs o try it out! There was never a time during the tour when we felt unsafe - I would recommend this once-in-a-lifetime tour with this company to anyone thinking about it. It has been unforgettable !
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful experience like nothing else!
Through the entire five days of the trip, I felt completely in experienced and trustworthy hands. The guide we had, Anthony, was always clear about when to meet, what we were going to do, any extra options we could do during the day, was brilliantly knowledgeable and patient about being pestered with questions during the safaris, and was generally a steady and experienced presence that made all of us feel well taken care of.
The three places we visited on safari were excellent too, all different biomes with different concentrations of animals. Again, Anthony made sure we saw as many animals as possible, and we saw four of the big five on the first day! We were also offered extras, like a tour of the Maasai village and a boat ride to an island reserve, that were very reasonably priced and definitely worth doing.
The safari car itself was comfortable, with plenty of space for a backpack and even some in-car USB chargers for our use. There was also a big crate of bottled waters, so we were never thirsty. There was a LOT of driving in this trip, both around the bumpy roads of the safari parks themselves and on the roads around Kenya, but the car never felt stifling and Anthony stopped for bathroom breaks at regular intervals on the long drives. We even stopped for a picnic lunch under a tree in the park itself, with giraffes and zebras in the background!
The three accomodations were all very different but all fantastic too. They ranged from tent hotels near the Maasai village where the staff couldn't have been friendlier to a brand-new hotel with a view of Kilimanjaro! All three hotels were friendly and provided excellent food included in the price. Drinks weren't included, but weren't outrageously expensive at any of the hotels, and bottled water was provided in the rooms.
All in all, it was a fantastic experience, truly unforgettable, and well worth the price!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Inland Africa Explorers is a professional, knowledgeable, and caring tour operator.
I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Tanzania with my uncle, and our entire experience was made unforgettable thanks to Inland Africa Explorers. From the moment we landed in Arusha, Mr. George and his team took care of every single detail, ensuring we felt comfortable and well looked after throughout the journey.
George is an exceptional guide with deep knowledge of Tanzania’s history, culture, and tribes, as well as the incredible wildlife. His insights into animal behavior and his ability to spot wildlife made our adventures in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire truly remarkable. Every game drive felt like a new discovery, and George always seemed to know just where to find the animals, making each moment unforgettable.
We also had the pleasure of exploring Arusha with Baltazary Tenga, who showed us the city with great enthusiasm. His warm nature and local knowledge gave us a deeper appreciation of life in Arusha, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him.
This trip was everything we hoped for and more, an amazing adventure filled with learning, excitement, and unforgettable memories. A big thank you to George, Baltazary, and the entire Inland Africa Explorers team for making our Tanzania trip so special. We can’t wait to see you again soon!
Cheers!
NL
Very good
Lodge is very good and there work amazing people. The location is very nice with a view on the river. Every evening they make a campfire so you can just relax and have a beer!
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best guide eveeeeeer
This safari was such an amazing experience, something I’ll honestly never forget. Everything was well organized and we got to see so much wildlife up close. The food was great—plenty of variety and always tasty—and the accommodations were comfortable and relaxing after long days out on the drive. On top of that, it’s a really good deal for everything that’s included. Our driver and guide, Anthony, truly made the trip special. He’s the best—super knowledgeable, fun to be around, and always made sure we were comfortable. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly professional and extremely accommodating
Michael and I found david to be an excellent tour guide.
His knowledge of the different wildlife and birds was exceptional. His general demanour was pleasent and he was very accommodating on any request we had.
His knowledge of cameras and willingness to assistance us with our cameras was a great help to create a lifetime of memories.
His organisation of our tour was without fault.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really great experience
We were very lucky to have Evans as our driver and guide during our safari in the Masai Mara, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, he was polite, kind, and always attentive. He knows the park extremely well, which allowed us to see so many animals up close in the best spots, always with great care and safety. He also shared fascinating information about the wildlife and local culture, making the journey not only exciting but also truly enriching.
Evans made our trip unforgettable with his excellent service and warm personality. We highly recommend him 100%!
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding service and experience -a trip of a lifetime
We finished our four day and three night Safari last week with our tour guide (papa) John. We were doing a two week trip for our honeymoon with a Safari and some relaxing in Zanzibar. The Safari was a 10/10 experience and we were amazed by how well organized everything was handled. We were picked up by John from the airport who whisked away to our first Safari on day one at tarangire park where we saw giraffes, lions, and multiple elephant crossings among many other animals on our first ride. It was incredible. The next day we went to ngorogoro conservation, visited a Masai village, and later entered the serenghetti park. John knew how much we wanted to see a sunset and found the perfect spot (among zebras) to watch the sun go down in the park before heading to our lodge. The rides were absolutely spectacular and now understanding the hard job John and other guides have I am so happy we chose a very experienced guide. The terrain in all parks is very difficult and we felt safe at all times and that John coukd navigate any situation whether it was the roads or animals. He was incredibly informative answering our every question about animals, plants, the park and Tanzania history. The lodges that were chosen for us were out of this world. It was amazing that after a long dusty driving day we could get back and feel pampered at each lodge and one lodge tent that was beautiful and so spacious. The food was also great-it’s impressive how the lunches are organized and you will never go hungry (or thirsty with plenty of water and also outlets in the vehicle). I searched through many providers before choosing full package and I will recommend this trip to all of my friends.
HU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Michael was super informative. He is a really nice and funny guy. Made the trip unforgettable!
It was unbelievable.
We saw a lot of animals up close. We spent several minutes at each one, so we could observe them perfectly and take pictures and videos. We learned a lot of information about the plants and animals.
It was one of our best experience.
