NP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
JEF is very good tour guide in 3 days tour, he is cooperative with lot knowledge.
Jockey tours and safaris is good tour with all staff members and provides good food and hospitality.
SA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They understand the client needs
It was wonderful journey from the time we ride the safari jeep until coming back, Just go for the higher package without thinking twice, I will come again definitely but with extended family, It will be a trip of life time, Massya Mara is one of the things you have to visit in your lifetime,
MY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
People centric individuals who are amiable, efficient and most importantly, trustworthy!
The decision to visit Kenya was a rather spontaneous one. My wife and I got married last year and we decided to 'charter unknown territories', so to speak.
Raji (my wife) stumbled upon Crimson Brook Safaris whilst browsing. The reviews were great, especially for a relatively new and comparatively smaller tour company.
Right off the bat, communication was seamless and timely. Amos and Betty clearly know how to engage potential clients and always made themselves available based on our schedule. We only had to decide on the duration and cost; the good folks over at CBS worked their magic and tailored an itinerary accordingly!
We were greeted by them and Ruben (our driver) the moment we stepped out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After a hefty breakfast (note: don't miss out on Kenyan Tea, it's amazing!), Amos briefed us on our travel arrangements. The first day was all about recuperating after our long flights but we managed to squeeze visits to the Giraffe Centre (where you feed them and get a free exfoliation in return) and the National Museum of Kenya.
Our week long trip was as follows:
Day 1 - Nairobi. Great climate (was between 14-18 C), good selection of local and global cuisine. I'd go so far to say Kenya is the 'jewel of East Africa'
Day 2 - 3 - Amboseli. First game drive with Ruben. Amboseli is famous for elephants and for a good reason. With the majestic Kilimanjaro for a backdrop, almost every click is award worthy. Lions, zebras, hyenas, ducks, hippos.............(the list goes on)
Day 3 - 4 - Lake Naivasha. The boat trip to Crescent Island was breathtaking. We saw schools of hippos, birds and other wildlife. I especially enjoyed the walking safari at the island, a great opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals. Work up a sweat by cycling around Hell's Gate and spots giraffes, baboons and warthogs along the way!
Day 5 - 6 - Maasai Maara. Don't miss out on visiting the Maasai Village (an additional USD 25 per person) on your way to the park. The Maara Reserve was simply outstanding, the best place to be at during the Great Migration. We saw so many animals but the lions captivated us the most. Ruben tirelessly drove around and was very insistent on getting us to see the 'Big 5' but alas, we had to settle for the 'Big 4' instead since leopards are super elusive.
Day 7 - Quick drive to Nairobi. Amos and Betty met us for lunch and I tasted the best crab soup I've ever had in 31 years of my existence. Exchanged our goodbyes and boarded our flight back home.
Overall, CBS made every attempt to make this the most memorable vacation I've been on. We ditched the typical beaches and decided to embrace nature in its rawest form for our honeymoon. Having said that, I'd recommend a trip down to Mombasa if you have the time just to relax, unwind and try out some local fare.
Communication: Great, no room for improvement. Amos and Betty are very efficient.
Service: Service above self. We did not have to compromise at all throughout the journey. Special shoutout to Ruben. This man deserves an award for his patience, knowledge and candour. He made good use of our limited time and taught us some Swahili along the way. Asante, Ruben.
Value for Money: CBS is a luxury safari provider so prices do reflect that aspect. Having said that, I definitely got more than my money's worth. Amos and Betty are quite particular about providing platinum standard of service. No disappointments, only good memories.
Reliability: Very. very reliable. From start to finish. From dusk till dawn.
All in all, a great experience which we would cherish for a life time!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent driver and experienced safari guide.
My safari tour through Masai Mara, Nakuru, and Naivasha Lake was an unforgettable experience, thanks to Jimmy. His friendly attitude, extensive knowledge, and exceptional tracking skills made every moment extraordinary. Jimmy strived to show us the amazing wild life of masai mara in a 3 consecutive game drived he ensured we had a remarkable adventure.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tour operator was very well planned organised
Lovely experience, got to see many animal sightings....our ranger Shumba was awesome, very friendly , very knowledgeable and very helpful. Great safari tour overall.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime experience - Gosheni Safaris made it happen
Gosheni Safaris was an amazing company to have such a unique experience with.
Starting with the booking process, Herman was cery easy to communicate and coordinate with - he helped tailor the trip to our wants and needs.
The itinerary was perfect - would not change a single thing.
Our guide Ombeni was extremely fun, easy, flexible and knowledgeable of every single species we came across, he was passionate and knew how to pace each day. We saw everything you could dream of seeing on an African safari: lions, cheetas, leopards, great migration, rhinos and so more.
The meals for each day were very well prepared and served hot (as opposed to lunch boxes), and breakfasts/dinners were great too, the hotels were clean and spacious and the car was comfortable - perfect for long drives and peeking out of the window and roof to take pictures. They had charging stations in the car and binoculars, soft drinks and water. They even gave us safari hats.
Overall the trip had a really good value for money.
Could not recommend them enough.
Thank you for the amazing time!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Unforgettable Experience
Cannot recommend highly enough. I had high expectations based on other reviews and after vetting 20+ companies, but somehow Gosheni managed to beat my expectations anyways. From the start, Herman was extremely communicative and accommodating to help us customize our tour. Our guide Ombeni was absolutely next-level - with 14 years of experience (including driving for National Geographic), his passion, knowledge, and energy made all the difference for unforgettable game drives and seeing things we only could have dreamed of (all big 5 some with babies and kills, multiple cheetahs...). For any safari, the guide is absolutely critical to see the best things (some guides do the bare minimum), and you can't go wrong with Ombeni. Vans are standard but all lunches are hot and fresh (most companies do boxed lunches instead), and even served with a tablecloth and proper cutlery. The accomodation included (Mount Meru Hotel, Acacia Luxury Camps, Ngorogoro Castle) were all fantastic. If you're still looking for a safari company do yourself a favor and book with Gosheni.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour operator and the best guide we've ever had.
Everything about the experience was amazing from start to finish. We were fully taken care of from the second we were picked up from the airport all the way until we were dropped back off at the end of the safari. The meals and accomodations were great, and our guide was spectacular. He was able to show us everything we hoped to see and more, and was able to answer every question we had. I cannot recommend Gosheni and our guide Ombeni enough.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience
Our tour was the experience of a lifetime. Our guide was absolutely
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Experience
It was absolutely wonderful booking a Safari tour with Gosheni Safaris Africa. The food, accomodations and hospitality were the best, bar none. Everyone was so friendly and helpful that l literally had to do nothing. Our guide Ombeni was the best. He made us feel at home the first minute we met him and he has a great sense of humor. He knew exactly where to go to see anything worth seeing. We were able to see the big 5 animals in this one tour, which is a hard thing to do. I highly recommend Gosheni Safaris Africa when booking your next safari tour. They are well worth the time and money!