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Unforgettable, amazing Safari experience!
We had a perfect time, saw luckily all big five and also the great migration at Mara River :-)
Accommodation was good and the food very tasty. We were surprised to have even WiFi in remote camps.
Specials thanks to our guide Edi Frank. He is very experienced guide with much knowledge about wildlife, but also a very careful and safe driver. We felt comfortable at any time and shared a great week full of unforgettable moments together.
BD
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall good service
Masai Mara Safari & Enchoro Wildlife Camp Review
Overall Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
Location: Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Tour Operator: Easy Budget Safaris
Camp: Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Outstanding Tour Operator & Field Guide
My safari experience in the Masai Mara was incredible, and a huge part of that success goes to our tour operator, Easy Budget Safaris, and our amazing driver-guide, Charles.
* Easy Budget Safaris: They were excellent and highly responsive, providing truly friendly and caring customer service. When I raised the issues we faced at the camp with them, they were immediately apologetic and took full accountability, assuring me they would look into the matter to ensure everything was resolved.
* Charles (Driver-Guide): He is deeply knowledgeable, highly professional, and genuinely cares about his tourists, constantly encouraging and supporting us throughout the journey.
* Wildlife Highlights: We were fortunate enough to witness the spectacular wildebeest migration, spot four of the Big Five (all except the rhinos), and see the fascinating "Ugly Five." Every moment on the safari drives was unforgettable.
At the camp itself, Simon (one of the staff members) stood out for being exceptionally helpful and cordial. The tents were clean, comfortable, and had a reliable electricity supply.
Areas for Improvement: Camp Management & Facilities
Unfortunately, the Enchoro Wildlife Camp management falls well short of the excellence provided by the field staff and Easy Budget Safaris—representing a noticeable decline from my previous experience here back in 2016.
We encountered functional issues in both our toilet and shower facilities. While management did relocate us to a new tent after we complained, it raises serious concern about what would have happened had the camp been fully booked with no vacant tents available.
Furthermore, the WiFi connectivity was abysmal. On our first day, there was no connection at all, with staff promising it would be fixed by the next day. On day two, we finally received a signal, but it was far too weak to send even basic text messages. By day three, despite sitting alone in the dining lounge trying to get a stable connection, it failed entirely—even getting stuck while trying to load pictures to send back to family.
Final Verdict
I would highly recommend Easy Budget Safaris and guide Charles to anyone planning a trip to the Mara. However, I would not recommend Enchoro Wildlife Camp solely due to its weak management and poor infrastructure/WiFi.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari with Simon and Godfrey
Amazing 8 days on safari with Safari Soles in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The parks themselves are incredible, but what made them even better was our excellent guide Simon and chef Godfrey. Simon was extremely professional, knowledgeable, a great driver and always went the extra mile to make sure we were satisfied and comfortable. Simon listened attentively to what we wanted to see at the start of the trip and did his best to deliver on this.
As we were camping for most of the trip we had a private chef, Godfrey, who prepared the most delicious gourmet dishes for us, having 3 hot meals a day (with at least 3-4 dishes each time) was truly incredible - other groups often looked over to our table in envy! The camping experience was great, with clean and spacious equipment provided and everything taken care of for us. The Jeep was comfortable, cleaned everyday and had a fridge and power outlets to charge our phones and cameras (much needed given the thousands of pictures we took). Beatrice our sales consultant was great, providing valuable advice and answering our many questions and accommodating our many itinerary changes up to the last minute. There was a small hiccup with the itinerary on one of the days, however the company took responsibility and rectified the issue to our satisfaction.
All in all, a fantastic experience and I would recommend booking with Safari Soles (and asking for Simon as guide and Godfrey as chef).
Wonderful
We are really enjoyed the experience and learned many new things. Bryton was wonderful throughout the journey, and we are truly appreciated his kindness and professionalism. We were very happy with his service. Thank you so much Bryton🎉
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
He was so kind! And I learned so much from him! Martin!
Don’t hesitate to book! Absolutely worth it! Saw so many animals and learned so much from our tour guide Martin! The lunch we had was delicious hats off to the chef!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
BD
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A worthwhile experience
Our Masai Mara safari was an unforgettable experience, thanks largely to our driver and guide, Charles. He is an exceptionally skilled driver with a keen eye for wildlife and went above and beyond to locate animals for us. We were fortunate enough to see 4 of the Big Five, along with many other magnificent animals. Charles is currently a Silver Star guide, but based on our experience, he truly deserves a Gold Star rating.
The game drives and overall travel experience were excellent. Charles's dedication, knowledge, and persistence made the safari the highlight of our trip.
Unfortunately, the camp accommodation fell short of expectations. The toilet flush in our room didn't work initially, and the Wi-Fi was unavailable throughout our two-day stay. To the camp's credit, they promptly moved us to another room when we requested it. At dinner on the first night, the beef dish had already run out by the time we arrived, and we were offered an omelette instead.
Overall, I highly recommend this safari for the outstanding game drive experience and the professionalism of Charles. However, the accommodation and food quality need improvement to match the quality of the safari itself.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Accomodating
We had high hopes for our first, and maybe only, safari and Ukhozi exceeded them all. David goes out of his way to make it a memorable and exciting experience for all. He speaks several languages which really helps in getting around. We all agreed that the price of the trip was very reasonable considering the value. We did see the "big 5" in abundance and highly recommend this company to anyone wanting to do the same in presence of a pleasant and informative tour guide
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING!!
We booked our 5 days Safari with JungleRoam and everything was perfect!!
Our guide, Elias, was simply amazing!!!
He is very well-prepared, kind and ready to meet our needs!
Thanks to his experience we managed to spotted the big 5 and so much more!
Thanks to him we were able to witness a herd of elephants crossing right in front of our eyes. It was simply unforgettable!!!
Thank you, Elias, for making our safari such a magical experience.