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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
smooth operation, great experience
we started to chat with francisco about our early june safari a few months ahead. he was prompt at providing an itinerary for a 7 day itinerary. as we did more research and comparison shopping, we decided to go with his proposal because he was always quick at answering/discussing our questions and ready to fine-tuning our itinerary with our requests. in addition, his package was the most reasonable on the same itinerary and lodging. we finally settled on a 6 day safari because we were short a day coming from london.
on arrival at jro, we were greeted and taken to their office. we had a chance to discuss our tour package before we settled the balance. the next day our guide, noel, met us at our lodge early in the morning, officially kicking off our safari. we toured tarangeire, ngorongoro, and serengeti, seeing lots of wild animals. noel took a good care of us while always on the radio trying to get the clues for rare animal sightings. he is also very knowledgeable about the animals and plants. it's a patience game, long drives every day. but the experience is rewarding. we really liked our two nights at that lone camp in the middle of the serengeti, with animals roaming in a distance. you don't get to experience that every day!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Providers of excellence
Amazing 4 night safari - Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and Masaai Mara.
I had the most amazing time on my tour of Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and Masaai Mara. Risper was fantastic and so patient when I was booking - trying to work out dates based on other travel plans. Risper kept in contact throughout from my first contact til I arrived home. Couldn't ask for more. Communication was A+.
My guide Kennedy was absolutely amazing - he has so much knowledge (Kenya, each area we were in and travelling through) and made sure I saw as much as possible. He is also a great driver. Saw the Big 5 and lots more. He was prompt and on time and he answered any questions I had. He truly made the trip amazing. The vehicle was lovely and accommodation spot on. Would highly recommend Tekko Tours, Risper and Kennedy.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Signature Safari provided a fantastic experience.
Innocent and his team at Signature Safari did a great job creating this experience for our honeymoon. We did five days in Tanzania’s northern circuit including Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, and Lake Manyara, followed by a five day stay on Zanzibar.
We loved the accommodations at Kitela, Kubu Kubu, and the Royal Zanzibar. Kubu Kubu was particularly spectacular in the Serengeti.
Our guide during the safari, Alan, was fantastic. He did a great job finding animals, getting us great positioning for photos, explaining the management of the parks, and teaching us some Swahili.
Overall, we had wonderful experience and would highly recommend Signature Safari!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Kenya Safari: Big 5, Ugly 5, and Exceptional Service with Africa Barefoot Safaris
Our safari experience with Africa Barefoot Safaris in Kenya was nothing short of spectacular! We explored three incredible destinations: Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara, each offering unique and breathtaking wildlife encounters.
The highlight of our trip was undoubtedly the abundance of animals we spotted. We were thrilled to see the famous 'Big 5' (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) as well as the intriguing 'Ugly 5' (wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena, and marabou stork). The diversity of wildlife exceeded our expectations and provided countless photo opportunities.
Our tour guide, Patrick, deserves special mention. His expertise, attentiveness, and helpful nature significantly enhanced our safari experience. Patrick's knowledge of the animals and their habitats, combined with his keen eye for spotting wildlife, ensured we didn't miss a thing.
Africa Barefoot Safaris' organization and service were top-notch. From transfers between parks to comfortable accommodations, every aspect of our trip was well-planned and executed.
If you're looking for an authentic and unforgettable African safari experience, we wholeheartedly recommend Africa Barefoot Safaris. Their commitment to excellent service and their ability to showcase the best of Kenya's wildlife make them an outstanding choice for any adventure seeker.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The adventure of a lifetime!!
We had hoped that this safari would be wonderful, but it far exceeded our expectations. It was the trip of a lifetime for me and my friend. it started with Martin at Kingfisher Safaris. He helped us to book the trip we wanted - 12 nights in the bush on a luxury mobile safari with Pilot. Martin answered all our questions, was incredibly responsive to our questions and made sure we had all we needed for the trip as well as guidance in transportation.
My friend had taken a safari with her daughter 20 years earlier with Pilot as their guide so we knew we wanted him again on this trip. Pilot has many years of experience; he is definitely safari guide extraordinaire. His number one priority is to keep every one safe - I never felt scared. Pilot is very bright, skilled and determined to find the Botswana animals, birds, etc as well as taught us about animal behavior, tracking and when to give a wild animal their space. He loves what he is doing. He is warm and has a wonderful sense of humor which made the trip very fun as well. His staff work as a team and really enjoy people and each other. He does not have a cook - he has an amazing Chef - KG. She prepares food over a fire and bakes in a metal box with coals which included homemade bread every meal. Beef, fish and chicken are the main entrees prepared in different ways, salads, fresh cooked vegetables etc and incredible desserts such as bananas foster, brownies, cake and crème caramel.
Elaina was our hostess who looked after our needs and wants such as hot water bottle for the cold nights, our tent and bathroom needs, served us those delicious meals as well as helping the other staff. Toby prepared our warm water for our shower and washbasin, helped to take down and put up the tent, pack and whatever else needed to be done.
Value for the money ? Oh my gosh yes!! We both think we got a deal. We are so glad we did the mobile safari - we went to 4 different camp sights to see and hear a variety of wild beings. One afternoon we were sitting in our chair between game drives and had an elephant walk past our tent on his way to the other side. And saw a lioness walk on the road right outside of our campsite - she was looking for her sisters and could have cared less about us.
The trip was the most exciting, fun adventure I have ever had. Would I do it again? You bet!! Thank you so much Martin, Pilot and your staff.
CO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
I did the Masai Mara 3 day tour and everything went perfectly. Since the beginning the communication was great. Grace was always checking in case I needed to accommodate something. During the tour, Paul (Kimata) was our guide and he always had a very positive energy and was really helpful and knowledgeable. The lodge they offered me was very nice and had everything I needed.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable Masai Mara Safari Experience with Impeccable Service
Good Secret Safaris exceeded all expectations with their professional guide, seamless organization, and truly magical wildlife encounters in the Mara. The visit to the Maasai village was an epic moment, offering a deep and authentic insight into the culture of the Maasai people
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly Outstanding Safari with meektrails!
This was our first trip to Kenya, and after considering many options, we’re so glad we chose Meektrails. From the outset, they stood out for their attention to detail, fast communication, and tailored approach. Our coordinator Charles was brilliant—always helpful, proactive, and in regular contact before and during the trip to ensure everything went perfectly.
We did a 13-night safari and beach combo: 7 nights on safari (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli), followed by 5 nights in Diani and a final night in Nairobi. Every detail, including all transfers, was handled seamlessly.
Our safari guide Peter was the heart of the trip. Incredibly knowledgeable and warm, he brought the journey to life—not just through amazing wildlife sightings but by sharing insights into Kenya’s culture and history. He seemed to have a sixth sense for animal behaviour and always positioned us perfectly for the best views. Thanks to him, we had unforgettable encounters with the Big Five (including a leopard), the “Ugly Five,” and much more. It felt like we were on safari with a friend rather than just a guide.
On our last day, Charles arranged a last-minute game drive in Nairobi National Park with another fantastic guide, Habil, where we were lucky enough to spot a black rhino—the perfect way to end the trip.
If you’re unsure who to book with—go with Meektrails. They genuinely go above and beyond. We couldn’t recommend them—or Peter—more highly.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent guide
Eric was 100% dedicated to making sure we enjoyed the Safari. He asked us what we wanted to see, and we managed to see everything. He explained everything in great detail, gave us drinks, and was always attentive to how we were doing.
JP
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent 7day safari tour by Meru Slopes
It had been my wife's wish to travel to Tanzania for some time, and in order to do so inexpensively, we used a local safari tour company. We chose Melslopes,a reputable local safari tour company that seemed to offer a good tour package at a reasonable price. 7 days private tour for two, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti (central, west and north) and Ngorongoro for 5 nights (not including the previous night). It was a great decision, and my wife was very pleased that the tour exceeded her expectations. We used a large 6-passenger Toyota Land Cruiser together, and Samuel, our driver/guide, chose the right time and place to take us around, while keeping us safe, and each day showed us scenes that we thought were the highlights of the day. Accommodations, whether in lodges or camp tents, were excellent, with food, showers, Wi-Fi, and electricity available. I highly recommend a safari tour with Melslopes.
