CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A unique, unforgettable and worry-free Christmas adventure
Around a year ago we planned a ten-day trip from Canada to Kenya for the Christmas holidays. We hoped to spend some time relaxing on a beach as well as visiting a couple of national parks. Lucy collaborated with us to put together a ambitious itinerary which fulfilled all of our objectives, despite our time constraints and distance.
The overland drives across the Rift Valley from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru, then along the Mau Escarpment to Masai Mara were fascinating, with some amazing views. Covering that distance on the ground gave us an appreciation for the diversity of Kenya's geography and people. Kenyans drive on the opposite side of the road than what we are used to and the roads can be challenging, so we were grateful to have friendly and professional drivers to safely and efficiently transfer us from place to place.
The lodges that Lucy booked for us were outstanding – spacious, comfortable and well appointed – and the staff were warm, calm and solicitous without being overbearing. Being greeted with a refreshing warm washcloth on a tray everywhere was delightful! The game drives were fantastic, and the incredible guides helped us see over 30 different species of African wildlife. These professional naturalists helped us appreciate not only the animals’ beauty but their complex social interactions as well.
Lucy also arranged a quick turboprop flight from an airstrip just outside of our lodge in Masai Mara to Ukunda Airport in Diani Beach, enabling us to spend a restful couple of days at a resort on the Indian Ocean, complete with beautiful white sand beaches and ocean swimming. We concluded our visit with a full day in Nairobi with a car and driver, and visits to a number of local attractions, including the Giraffe Center and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to visit baby elephants.
We were well taken care of from our arrival in Nairobi onwards. The overall trip, while ambitious, was worry-free for us. We've already started thinking about plans for another visit and are very happy to have worked with Lucy and her team for a unique and unforgettable Christmas trip!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very polite and well educated with the surroundings!
Amazing trip! Definitely one of my best ones yet. Hopefully will be able to revisit.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This was the easiest trip I have ever booked!!
I met Michael in October of 2016 and booked my trip less than 60 days later. We left at the end of December through mid January. I went with my sister, brother and my father as it has always been his dream to go on safari. This trip made his dreams come true. Everything was handled, we staying at two amazing resorts and the internal flight was also handled. We saw so many amazing sights and had so many memorable experiences. The only downfall is that we all gained weight because the food at both resorts was AMAZING!! Can't wait to go back again!!! I highly recommend Malawain Style for your safari adventure!
BR
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding organisation and fast response
Our visit in TANZANIA , I mean , MIKUMI Park Safari and Zanzibar Island was prepared with the outstanding support of MWANGAZA SAFARI.
All transfers, attraction entrances, ferry tickets to Zanzibar, hotels suggestions were done is a very professional way by them. Since the time of journey preparation and during it, we have been oriented by MWANGAZA SAFARI with prompt response and clear guide lines. They are reliable professionals indeed .
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Our perfect experience was the focus each day
Lenchada Tours delivered on every promise they made and the experience we had was better than we could have hoped for. Our driver Issac was an extraordinary man who went out of his way to make sure that even with difficult terrain to navigate that we would have a safari of a life time. Recent rains made the roads to, in and out of the park incredibly challenging but Issac never let them deter his search for everything we asked him to find. His knowledge of the wildlife and the park were perfect and he always checked with us when he was asked by a colleague to help him out of the mud when his vehicle got trapped. Of course we agreed and we even needed assistance once ourselves. Every person employed at Mara Enkorok was a professional and very kind. We felt like family and were very sad on the day we had to leave. I have never felt so welcome and I have had a lot of wonderful travel experiences.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent and delivered as promised!
One word: excellent! Anthony responds to e-mail blazingly fast. Also, driver Sammy was the best. They share some thoughts about itineraries and what works best to get the most out of your trip. What's been agreed is delivered and so much more! Great experience and I would definitely book again!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thanks lelaa tours and team
Climbing the Kilimanjaro was an unforgettable experience, with exhilarating views, tremendous challenges and great people. A special thanks to our amazing team whom without we couldn't have made it. Gadiel, charles, willy and Athuman gave us a sense of both liberty and safety , and above all they cared about us as if we were family!
I highly recommend these company to anyone who want to get to the peak!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I wouldn't safari with anyone else!
My Mattaw Safaris experience was perfect from start to finish and I'd recommend them to anyone. And it's icing on the cake to know the proceeds go toward such a good cause!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Received a great service from Natural World Kenya Safaris
I booked a Safari Tour (Tsavo East National Park) with Natural World Kenya Safaris through Martha and received an excellent service. Martha was quick to respond to all inquiries i had. A lot of information is also available as well on the website.
The driver, Harrison, is a great guy. He came to get us at the hotel not only on time but early (7:30 instead of 8:00). Calm, knowledgeable, it was great travelling with him.
I highly recommend Natural World Kenya Safaris
US
A magical safari experience at Mikumi and a perfect safari tour operator!
From the moment I contacted Tanzania Mwangaza, I could tell they were different. Mwajabu and here team are exceptionally response and willing to help decide what is the best trip and accommodation. With their help, I decided on the two day, one night trip to Mikumi and it was exceptional. Mwajabu came with me on the journey and joined me on one of the game drives. She felt like a long lost friend and made my experience so much richer. She goes above and beyond consistently to make sure the trip is the best it can be.
It is a long drive because of traffic, but completely worth it because when you arrive it feels like you enter a different universe. In the park, we saw so many giraffes, elephants, zebras, waterbuffalo and even saw a pack of lions (along with lots of other animals and birds)!! Everyone that works with Mwajabu including drivers and guides are exceptional and I felt safe and like part of the family immediately. I stayed in the park at the Tanapa cottages and was able to look at giraffes all evening and in the morning as they are all around the cottages. On other days, guests have seen elephants and other animals.
I would highly recommend Mikumi as it has lots of animals (although you won't see rhinos and unlikely to see leopards) and almost no other people. It feels like you are the only ones in the park. Regardless of which safari you select, you should book with Mwangaza Safari as they will ensure you have the best possible time.
Thank you thank you!!