QA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience with zero complaints
Booked a 3 day, 2 night safari at Maasai Mara with Wildebeest and ended up making it a 4 day, 3 night trip. We were picked up early by our driver and guide, Jeff, from Nairobi. After a stop at the Great Rift overlook and a few roadside souvenir shops, we made it to Mara Kimana camp just after lunchtime. Spent two hours checking in and eating lunch before going out for an afternoon/evening drive. We had booked for the private drives and the Land Cruiser was plenty big for our family of four. Jeff knew where to go to see animals and the other drivers did not hesitate to share information about sightings. After the first 3 hour drive, we'd already seen more than we anticipated. The second day was a full day drive which ended up being a bit too much for our 4 and 8 year old children but was amazing nonetheless. Jeff was ready to go early and took us to different parts of the park each drive. Even when we had periods of no animal sightings, the natural beauty never had us bored. The third day we split the drives to morning and afternoon sessions so the kids could relax at the camp for lunch which was a good decision. On the fourth day we were driven back to Nairobi for our flight home. Overall, this trip was one of the most memorable we've taken and it was chiefly due to Jeff and Mara Kimana Camp. If we ever get to go back to Kenya, we'll endeavor to book both of them again. Cannot recommend Wildebeest highly enough.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fun, friendly, informative and helpful
Julius was a great tour guide for us on our gorilla tracking safari. He was very easy to communicate with/get in contact with at any time, always made sure we were informed about what our next day would look like, and ensured that we had the supplies needed for the day (hiking things, water, lunches etc.) He could answer every question we had about the area that we were in and made the tour both fun and informative!
Benjamin was the best we could ask for! He made it the best trip and the animals were a bonus
The tour was amazing and Benjamin was so kind and knowledgeable! He worked so hard to ensure we experienced all of the amazing wildlife seeing nearly animal possible! Accomodation and food was also exceptional
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Benjamin our guide was truly the best and he made this experience the best
The safari was made so amazing by our guide who hustled to ensure we saw all the animals. The accommodation and food were the cherry on top!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable
I had the best Kenya safari experience ever, thanks to Julia. This was my second time in Kenya, and I found her through a friend’s recommendation. She listened to my preferences and designed a plan that suited me perfectly. She was also flexible and accommodating when I wanted to make some changes along the way. She gave me an amazing safari adventure and checked on me every day to make sure I was having a great time. Julia is the best and I would definitely book with her again. She cares about your safety and satisfaction more than anything
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing adventure!
We saw all the animals that only was possible to see! Almost everyone was close as in his Palm. Guide Abu was a sensitive, attentive and told iteres facts about animals. It was as much as possible in time. We flew by ourselves from Zanzibar to Arushi a day before the Safari began. We were settled in a lovely room, anticipating taking from the airport. Also back, our departure was the next morning after Safari. Thank Aboh again, our companions from the Netherlands and Australia and all organizers of this wonderful adventure! Serengeti African Tours best, you can take and trust them 100%!!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Africa Marvel Tours, and Joe our guide, were everything we expected and hoped for.
We found Africa Marvel Tours easy to deal with right from the planning stage. They provided someone to help us sort out logistics for the few days before the Safari started (we had decided to arrive in Nairobi early, to acclimatize and be sure to not be delayed by potential flight delays.) Our guide, Joe, picked us up at the hotel on the first day of the Safari - everything went smoothly as planned. The accommodations at Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli were all wonderful choices - lovely accommodations and great food. (We loved the "tents".) Joe was attentive "just enough" and not overly, but always happy to discuss options and plans for the following day. He was a great driver and guide, treated the animals with respect, and was very pleasant to be with for the week. I would definitely ask for Joe as our guide were I to do this adventure again. He was knowledgable and paid attention to what the other drivers were reporting so we could take in as many sightings as possible. It was an epic experience! I highly recommend Africa Marvel Tours, and Joe specifically as a driver/guide.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
My wife and I had an unforgetable 5 day safari through the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. The itenerary was perfect with plenty of time to spend in the parks with the wildlife. We travelled from Zanzibar to Arusha and then to the Serengeti - all of which was arranged by the tour operator and ran perfectly smoothly. They seemed very flexible and able to adapt to our dates and preferences. Our guide Oscar was excellent with a great knowledge of the parks, knew just how long to spend with the animals and clearly still had a huge enthusiasm for the serengeti and all it has to show us. We saw lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs and got a glimpse of a rhino. The lodges were very comfortable and clean. Overall they delivered an unfortgetable experience.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari We did the 5 day tour and it was an absolutely great experience.
From the beginning to the end, everything was perfectly organized, the pick up at the airport, the accommodations, meals and also the comfort during the safari. I would definitely book my safari with Serengeti African Tours again. Our guide Ombeni was an absolute highlight on this trip. He knew everything about the nature and the animals and could answer every question. I would do a safari with him again straight away. It was an incredible time! Thanks to all the people involved
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If you’re looking to do a proper Tanzanian safari, honestly, look no further – Rafa is the best!
If you’ve read any of the other reviews for Mawe on this site, you know that Rafa (Raphael) comes VERY highly recommended. I can tell you from my personal experience that these gushing reviews are not hyperbole at all – Rafa is the real deal.
First and foremost: he knows, loves, and respects nature. Want to know how to spot the difference between, say, a Grant’s Gazelle and a Thomson’s Gazelle? Rafa has you covered, in a way that’s aligned with a good guidebook but goes above and beyond. He’s passionate about helping the group determine what they want to see and then doing everything possible to make that happen, all the while ensuring that everyone is safe and the wildlife is unbothered by your presence. His knowledge of eastern Serengeti and Ngorongoro is elaborate, and I’m sure it extends much further than that. We were amazed at how many species of incredible animals we were able to see throughout the tour, many of them from quite close.
Beyond that very important requirement for a great Safari, Rafa is simply a great person to spend time with. You get the sense that he could navigate any difficult situation you might find yourself in (fortunately none for us), but at the same time he’s extremely friendly and fun. It’s difficult to adequately describe, but for my group he created a true team atmosphere where we were all working together to spot amazing wildlife, have a good look with our binos, and document it in photos/videos to help keep the memories alive for a lifetime. We all felt like we were a part of something special. And of course while wildlife is the main draw, Tanzania also offers many windows into its vibrant culture, and Rafa gave us great insights and answered all our questions about that aspect too.
In summary, we felt extremely fortunate to have Rafa as our guide. If you’re looking to do a proper Tanzanian safari, honestly, look no further – Rafa is the best!
