Professional, great communication
Even though we had to cancel our trip due to personal reasons I just wanted to take a minute to express how great Extra Miles was to work with from the planning stage till the very end (including the cancellation) . I had reached out to many different companies (as one does before booking) and Extra Miles stood out in every way. They worked my requests in seamlessly without adding unnecessary charges. Joseph communicated with me at every step, every iteration. He was so prompt with everything and made it seem so easy. Even the cancellation process was pain-free for me. They understood my concerns and worked really well with me. With the way they approached everything, I’m sure that the safari would have been amazing and very well planned too but unfortunately I couldn’t go to comment much on it. When we are back in future I wont think twice before booking with Extra Miles.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great organization with super guide
A great well organised trip, everything in tact, best hotels selection, and the ssfarii guide PATRICK was SUPER, he made sure and did his level best so we see everything, all the big5, all thr ugly5, prey, even lions Honeymoon was a plus😁. Thank you Steve from RAMJA for the organization and specially for adding ol pejeta, it was a super add. We visited it all, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru l, Massai Marra, Naivasha, Amboseli. We did Hot Air Baloon never to miss.
All in all, a great trip to be engraved in our family book, again, special thanks to Patrick who made all the smiles happen.
All aligned and service of excellence!
Everything was perfectly scheduled and the assistance was 5⭐️
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A breathtaking, memorable voyage of dreams
This long-awaited trip required last-minute schedule changes mid-way due to illness and unavoidable flight disruptions, yet the Lappet Faced Safaris went out of their way to thoughtfully rearrange our entire itinerary for us.
Throughout our safari, our guide Noel made our experience absolutely wonderful and seamless, thanks to his extensive wildlife expertise, skilled driving, and intimate knowledge of every corner of the Serengeti National Park. Cheetahs are our favourite graceful creatures, and we were lucky enough to spot them on both our very first day and our final day in the Serengeti. We even caught sight of the rare springhare in broad daylight.
Later, when we travelled to Moshi town, we unexpectedly encountered a chameleon while the waterfall hiking. Without a doubt, this turned out to be an absolutely perfect, dreamlike adventure.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic experience with Unscripted Safaris
I had an outstanding experience with Unscripted Safaris on their Nairobi safari tour. From start to finish, everything was well organized, seamless, and enjoyable.
A special thank you to Davis, who was an exceptional guide. He was friendly, professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing information about the wildlife. His expertise made the experience both educational and fun, and he went above and beyond to ensure I had a memorable visit.
The airport pickup and hotel drop-off were smooth and convenient, and the entire tour felt personalized and stress-free.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional guide
What a pleasure it was to discover Addis Ababa with Kenaw! He'll show you his city from a different perspective than his colleagues.
The trip to the Debre Libanos church offers a chance to see the splendid landscapes of this wonderful country.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The absolute BEST guide and driver—an unforgettable experience!
If you are planning a safari, do yourself a huge favor and book with Willy. He took us on a game drive through Nairobi National Park, and it was hands-down the highlight of our trip! Because we were short on time, we couldn't make it out to the Maasai Mara, but Willy made sure we didn't miss out on a single bit of the magic.
Willy is an absolute professional, incredibly warm, and friendly. He knows the park like the back of his hand and has a deep, solid understanding of animal behaviour. Thanks to his amazing knowledge and expert navigation, we managed to sight the Big 4, which is the absolute best you can do in Nairobi National Park!
The standout moment of our day was when he tracked a lioness. Even with a crowd of other vehicles around, Willy supported us through and through, maneuvering perfectly to position us so that we had the best view of the lioness completely to ourselves.
He is easily one of the best guides and drivers out there. We are already planning our next trip, and Willy is without a doubt the person we will be heading to the Maasai Mara with. Highly, highly recommended!
ES
AMAZING
We chose Akondo Adventures, and what a great choice it was! Boris handled the organization beautifully; he was attentive from the very start, tailoring everything to my vision of a safari adventure—prioritizing our comfort and optimizing our routes to see the most wildlife and make the most of our time. We needed a Spanish-speaking guide, and we certainly got one! His name was Richard; he was friendly, funny, attentive, and highly professional. He managed to fulfill our wishes regarding what we wanted to see throughout the safari. He was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing stories and explaining the "whys" behind everything we saw—from animal feeding habits to other fascinating details. For our final night, Akondo treated us to luxury accommodation as a honeymoon surprise—just as they had welcomed us with a beautiful photo of us mounted on the spare tire. We stayed in a luxury cabin surrounded by wildlife. We even visited a Maasai tribe and saw how they live—an extraordinary experience! To top it all off, our final day featured the "Miracle Experience," which was INCREDIBLE. We were surprised to have a personal photographer, Samuel, with us for the entire safari. He became another friend—so kind, attentive, and professional. I’m giving 5 stars, but I’d love to give 10✨. We’ll be back with them another year to explore the Serengeti.
WITHOUT A DOUBT, "AKONDO ADVENTURES" 🫶🏼
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator is incredibly helpful, thoughtful, proactive and quick to answer any questions.
We have really enjoyed our 8-day Kenya safari. The tour operator helped us put together a custom-made safari exactly how we wanted it. She was very proactive and willing to think along with us.
Everything was perfectly organized; early airport pick-up, nice and affordable accommodations, friendly tour guide, beautiful safari game drives and drop-off at the train station to resume our journey. Even the train tickets to Mombasa were booked for us and we got a lunch box to go which we enjoyed on the train.
We are very satisfied with the excellent service!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
TOA provided everything we could have expected with a safari.
Selecting a Safari Tour Operator can be a daunting task, as there are so many operators and places to go. To boil it down I selected 3 with good reviews and requested quotes. Only one was respectful of our requirements (particularly budget) and flexible in working with us to maximize viewing time and minimizing travel time between camps - that was Matt from Tapestry of Africa. We decided to limit our 10 days to Kenya to minimize travel time and Matt selected 4 “venues” (2 national reserves, a national park, and a private conservancy). The lodges Matt selected were all great. As there were 7 of us, we chose to have two safari vehicles (Toyota LandCruisers). This made animal viewing easier, and gave us back-up if either vehicle had a problem (neither did). The driver-guides (Macharia 'Masha' Kamau and Joseph Ndungu) that hosted us were wonderful - competent, knowledgeable, and all-around great guys. With their leadership we saw every type of animal one could expect to see, and learned so much about the animals, landscape, and peoples of Kenya. Our thanks to all the TOA team: Matt, Albert, Hilda, and Elizabeth. If we go on safari again it will be with these folk.