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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rachael's Flawless Planning；Masila's Extraordinary Heart.；The Safari of a Lifetime.
My wife and I just got back from the 8-day Kenya safari (May 2–9, 2026) with Splendid Vacations, and honestly, it was all made possible by two people: Rachael and our guide Alex Masila.
Rachael handled all the planning from the start. She replied to every message quickly, really listened to what we wanted, and put together an itinerary that just worked — Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli. Every transfer, every lodge, every park fee, every meal, all of it went smoothly. It felt like she genuinely cared, and that made a huge difference even before we arrived.
Then there is Masila. He is simply the best guide we have ever had. He knows so much about the animals and the parks, and he has this amazing ability to find wildlife and get us right up close without ever feeling intrusive. We saw things we never thought we would see.
But what really touched us happened in the middle of the trip, when my wife got very sick late at night. I called Masila, and without any fuss, he arranged everything — took us to a doctor in the early hours, stayed with us the whole time, helped translate, and kept reassuring us until we knew she was okay. After that, he quietly adjusted the pace over the next couple of days so my wife could rest properly. He never made us feel like a burden. He just took care of us like we were his own family. We will be grateful forever.
On top of all that, Masila is just a joy to be around. He told us stories about growing up on a fruit farm, and how he dreams of going back to the orchards one day. You can see how much he loves nature — his face would light up every time we spotted an animal. He was patient, kind, funny, and completely genuine.
The trip itself was incredible. The Masai Mara gave us lions, cheetahs leopards, and endless plains full of wildebeest. Lake Nakuru was full of rhinos and flamingos. Lake Naivasha was peaceful — we did the boat ride and walked on Crescent Island surrounded by giraffes and zebras. And then Amboseli — watching big herds of elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, it almost doesn't feel real. The lodges were all comfortable and well chosen (Mara Serena, Lake Nakuru Sopa, Lake Naivasha Sopa, Kibo Camp), and the Land Cruiser handled every rough track perfectly.
Everything ran so smoothly, and that really comes down to Rachael's planning and Masila's deep knowledge of every place we visited.
If you book with Splendid Vacations, just ask for Masila. You'll get an incredible guide and a real friend.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very reliable
I had a wonderful experience with Joymark Tours & Safaris. Their communication throughout the process was professional, clear, and timely, which made planning the trip very easy and stress-free. The team was reliable, friendly, and always willing to assist whenever needed.
The tour itself was well organised, enjoyable, and offered great value for money. Everything ran smoothly, from transportation to accommodation and activities. I especially appreciated the attention to detail and how welcoming the staff were during the entire experience.
I would definitely recommend Joymark Tours & Safaris to anyone looking for a memorable and well-coordinated travel experience. Humanity invented tourism just to voluntarily wake up at 5 a.m. to stare at animals from a moving vehicle, and somehow it still becomes one of the best memories of your life.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Martin was a perfect tour guide, providing energy, insight, and warmth.
My wife and I had a layover in Johannesburg, just long enough for a 3-4 hour tour of the city and Soweto. Marvin showed us the sights, gave us the history, and made sure we were safe and comfortable. He is very knowledgeable and has a client service attitude. He also knew people everywhere we went, reflecting how friendly he is. The information he shared went well beyond the superficialities you could get in a guide book. Marvin was also careful to get us back to the airport on time. We could not have been more happy with his service and will book a tour with him next time we’re in Joberg.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional Group that helped with things that didn't go as planned
During the booking process, I worked with multiple tour operators to get quotes and different itineraries to travel through Masi Mara, Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. George and his team worked with me to ensure that we had the itinerary and accommodations that worked for our schedule and budget. I ultimately chose a private tour with Enticing Journeys because they were the best fit for our group of three and it was the best decision of our trip.
We started in Nairobi, where Enticing arranged our transfers from the airport to our hotel so we were met with someone who was friendly and able to get us to our hotel without issues. Unfortunately one of our bags decided to delay its arrival. This caused an initial level of panic, as we were scheduled to drive to Masi Mara first thing the next morning. I was assured that this wouldn't be a problem.
We left Nairobi the next morning and started our trek to begin our safari. While in the Masi Mara enjoying our safari and all the species of African animals available, Enticing Journeys was making arrangement for our missing luggage to be delivered to one of the gates of the park, which we picked up flawlessly.
We then headed to the border and transitioned into Tanzania. Unfortunately, one of the individuals in our party had stomach issues so once again Enticing jumped into action and made arrangements to get medicine from a local doctor and after a couple hour delay, we were back on track. Our guide on the Tanzania side was Julius and he was top notch. We spent the next few days with him where his extensive knowledge of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater left us speechless. He didn't have to follow the competition around and instead took us to places he was comfortable with and allowed us uninterrupted time with some of Africa's best. He generally would call in and let other tour operators know about our findings but only after we had adequate time to take pictures and enjoy the serenity of the situation. This included Cheetah's and multiple male lions as well as a female preparing to stalk its prey. Truly unforgettable moments!
I would highly recommend Enticing Journeys and feel that they meet your every need and compete with any of the other tour operators in the areas at a competitive rate.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A truly awesome experience with a clearly passionate & experienced team.
In January I had an amazing birthday safari experience in Tanzania with my friends and choosing I Artist Adventure for our group safari was the best decision! Everything was perfectly organized from the safari experience to the special birthday surprise. Maria and the whole team made us feel welcome safe and happy throughout the trip. I truly was not expecting such a beautiful experience. Thank you for making my birthday unforgettable.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, responsive, flexible
Safari 2 Gorilla Tours (S2GT) organized the Gorilla Habituation trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda) for me, including itinerary, transportation (from/to Kigali), Forest permit and accommodation. Aron of S2GT was my point of contact to discuss itinerary, cost, payment timing and linking me to my transportation driver (Dan). Aron provided clear information and instructions, replied promptly to my queries and worked with me on payment timing due to uncertain circumstances (worldwide oil disruption). Aron followed my trip, in the background, from start to finish. S2GT’s pricing was also the most affordable of three companies I contacted.
Dan, my driver, was fantastic - professional, safe, knowledgeable, client-focused and an interesting conversationalist.
The Gorilla Habitation trek was all and more than I had expected; simply beautiful, humbling, raw and adventurous. The Forest Rangers from the Uganda Wildlife Authority — Chris (lead), Gideon & Chris — and the trackers (Michael, Meti & Silver) were professional, protective, skillful and client-focused.
The accommodations (~35 minutes from the trek entrance) — Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge — was in a serene setting overlooking a lake with a volcano in the background. The staff were professional, courteous and client-focused. The grounds were simple, pleasant. The rooms were clean, simple, comfortable.
All in all, Safari 2 Gorilla Tours did all they could to ensure my trip was smooth and memorable. Truly an amazing experience.
Based on my experience, I would highly recommend Safari 2 Gorilla Tours for your East Africa experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Zanzibar Birthday Experience
I had a seamless pick up, check-in, drop off, by TwentyEight Tours and Travel. I received timely responses to my queries, friendliness from Nelisa...
The staff at Golden Palm Boutique Hotel, are professional and trustworthy, I forgot my charger in the room and they reached out to me, informing me and the tour company.
Additionally, the kitchen staff surprised me by baking a birthday cake for me...I was Amazed how they could go above and beyond, to make my birthday memorable.
TwentyEight Tours and Travel made me the best itinerary, no contest to that...I had an unforgettable birthday getaway & would encourage travel enthusiasts to book their travel to Zanzibar, with this company.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with All Wheels Experience!
Our friends' tour with All Wheels Experience was absolutely fantastic! Edward Elias was an exceptional guide, making the 4-day Tarangire, 6-day Ngorongoro, and 5-day Serengeti safaris unforgettable. The parks were breathtaking, and the food throughout the trip was delicious and satisfying. We loved every moment exploring these amazing parks together. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an adventure of a lifetime!
AR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful Experience
First gold medal for Molocco, our safari driver, I congratulate the company for such a friendly and excellent tour guide.He took us to every corner of the park, also a special mention for the lunch chefs, the lunch was exquisite.Many thanks for everything Miguel from Argentina
TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent tour operator with professional staff, great planning, and outstanding customer service
Everything was excellent — great hotels, an amazing guide, and outstanding planning.
Our guide/driver, Nick, was very friendly and professional, and he made our trip truly enjoyable.
The staff at the tour company who managed our tour were also extremely professional and fulfilled all our requests. Even outside the tour days, they helped us with anything they could.
On my next trip to Kenya, I will definitely book with this company again, and I will also recommend them to my friends who are planning to travel to Kenya.