US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
FANTASTIC!!
Loved every single thing about this safari. The price, the safety, the guide (Vincent), the food, the lodging...all perfect. As a solo woman traveler I was nervous to trust a company...but every single person I met was kind, professional, and made me feel 100% safe. Vincent got us all to see everything we wanted and were surprised by some sightings we would have never dreamed of. Definitely would use them again!!!!
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Extensive tour: Malagasy Travel
Since initial contact, Malagasy Travel were extremely helpful, efficient and prompt with all replies. They adapted their offering to my needs and finally I opted for a group tour of Madagascar, offering an extensive visit of the Island. It was a 15 day tour covering South, East and West.
We were given an itinerary and were warned that there would be some long days driving. However many of the highlights of the island were covered and the trip offered good value for money compared to other tours I saw offered by other companies. While the tour was enjoyable, the reality was that we spent much longer in the tour bus than anticipated (three days over 12 hours a day, and most days at least six hours!) Admittedly this was due to deterioration of the roads during lockdown, and beyond Malagasy Travel control. Malagasy Travel listened and tried to take on board our concerns and slightly adapted the itinerary to try and make the travelling less arduous. However it was still unavoidable and way too long to spend on the road in a bus which was far from comfortable! Overall I feel that I saw most of Madagascar through the van window. On hindsight I would opt to see less of the island but spend longer in each destination. Madagascar is a beautiful island, the people are warm hearted and friendly and I shall definitely be back.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour operator is very helpful, solver man and explain in every stage of safari and animals well.
We were exhausted but had a great experience with suricatafaris at the end of the day. Foods are very good and various also. But if you come in July, the tempratures can be change very much between the mornings and the afternoons. You should bring more sweatshirt and jacket actually! Thank you for this great expreince.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He Was Very Kind And Helpful In All Aspects
It was the most beautiful experience in Africa with Nasikia safaris
We organized a safari through Nasikia safaris which was an excellent choice. Abas helped us in all aspects. He was very kind and helpful and arranged a well organized safari for us. Mohammed our guide has an enormous knowledge and was a very good driver, and an excellent guide. He was friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout the trip. He is knowledgeable about the park, the animals, and their habits and his ability lead us to find a lion in the park. With his ability we had the chance to see big 5 closely in 3 days of game drive.
Also the 4x4 Jeep is the best, it was quite comfortable. I would recommend NASIKIA SAFARIS anytime.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect and professional organization
The Suricata Safaris was the best group we could have chosen. The driver/guide was very professional, knew everything about the national parks and animals. The lodge where we were was very-very nice.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Job
We used Forche Tours in Zimbabwe on the recommendation of a long time trusted friend and guide in Botswana. Fortune was our guide and took care of every detail. We had booked a departing flight ourselves that was cancelled and we had been trying to reschedule for several days. We didn't want to lose our time at Victoria Falls. Fortune took my friend's credit card and was able to get us new flights. We were saved a huge headache and able to enjoy our day in Victoria Falls. Fortune also got us tables at great restaurants, took the shopper in our group shopping - we all had a great time. Our guide also had extensive knowledge and information about Zimbabwe and the City and the wildlife we saw on the trip. Excellent service, honest and trustworthy.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
an unforgettable nature experience
I have nothing negative to say. serious organizer and professional guide made my adventure a magical experience. very affordable where there is a great deal of flexibility and willingness to adapt the trip to the customer's wishes. When I return I will defiently go with Red soil safari again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical experience
What an unforgettable experience!! Our safari guide (Erick) was a star from start to finish! Before the tour even began Erick helped to locate our lost luggage that had been put on a different plane to us, then once we were on the safari Erick was so incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and used his vast knowledge to drive us through different animal territories and track the animals we wanted to see. We were incredibly lucky to see a whole host of animals including zebras, elephants, monkeys, crocodiles, hippos, lots of giraffes and many more. We even got to see a lion eating a warthog carcass thanks to Erick's quick thinking to draw the lioness over to her prey. The experience of eating lunch in the Bush was wonderful and even the drive to our tented camp at the end of long days was perfect with Erick giving us some time to quietly unwind but also answering any questions we had about the village or any of the animals we had seen.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Affordable, jam packed adventure!! Lot's to see and a great experience.
Shem was an amazing tour guide. Always on time and was knowledgable about all the animals. He knew the game parks very well, having been in the business for decades. He knew when to go and when to wait for the best photographs. Shem taught us a lot, which enhanced our experience in Africa. A great experience that I will never forget. I looked at some other tours and they were quite pricey. The 9 days safari tour we took with Best Memory Safaris was reasonably priced and we managed to squeeze in most of the best highlights in Kenya! We stayed at lovely resorts too where the food was amazing. Overall a wonderful experience that I would hope to do again one day. Highly recommended! 5 STARS!!
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Why Are Makiwa Kenya Safaris The Best Choice?
All I can say is wow wow wow.
Stop your search Makiwa Kenya Safaris are the ones to book with.
From the first communication with Tim, the booking process, custom itinerary, our guide John (more on him in a moment), the 4WD van, the animals, accommodation, the price, experiences, memories and everything in between, it has all been incredible and has given us memories we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
Tim the owner is absolutely incredible. From the first contact, to the ongoing communication, reassurance and answering my constant questions (I like to know as much as possible about any trips we book) he was always friendly, and quick to answer and be all around helpful.
John was our guide for the 10 day safari. We were picked up at the airport in Nairobi. We stayed in a local and super friendly AirBnB and then visited Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli. John made an incredible trip ever more memorable.
Always cheerful and excited to see us but more than that he has to be one of the best in the business. His knowledge of the areas, the animals, the parks and his ability to make sure you get the best views possible made our trip quite possibly one of my most favourite yet.
Our vehicle was a 4WD van with a popup roof and it was perfect. Roomy, comfortable with 360views at all times. It also equalled if not bettered the LandCruiser type jeeps and whereas we seen them get stuck multiple times John flew through and navigated any seemingly tough terrain with a smile on his face.
I can whole-heartily recommend Makiwa Kenya Safaris and if you’ve decided to do a Safari in Kenya, stop your search right now and see if Tim and Makiwa have availability - you will not be disappointed.
I’m already planning our return.
Oh and if you can upgrade your trip to include the Balloon Ride in Masai Mara, and the boat ride and walk amongst the animals in lake Naivasha.
It’ll be one of the best decisions you ever make.
Best travels.