NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Beacon Safaris was excellent, from the beginning to the end
The experience with Beacon Safaris was perfect, from the moment I send the first email towards Robert. I asked a lot of (maybe even annoying) questions, but Robert was really patient and helpful. Everything was really clear, before the experience was even started. Because my girlfriend and I were going to Masai Mara later, we did not want to go there with a safari, so we were very pleased, that Beacon had a safari where we went to less famous parks and Masai Mara was not in the itinerary. With Meru National park, Buffalo Springs National Reserve and Ol Pejeta Conservancy we were really glad! When we arrived in Kenya, it was even going better. Our guide Patrick made our experience unbelievable. He was really kind and relaxed and he could spot animals! I am afraid we were not the easiest for him, but he was the best! He had 2 absolute qualities; He could spot leopards, like no one else and he always knew where he should put his car, when we were at a sighting, so we could see animals (mostly with cheetah, lion and rhino) perfectly. The tented camps that were picked out, were really good and different, which made it more interesting. Although we did not visit the Mara, Amboseli or Lake Nakuru we saw a lot of animals, including the Big Five, hyenas, cheeta, honey badger, many herbivores, birds, hippos, crocodiles and many more. It was the best. The drives between the reserves were not too long, the company was clear and helpful, the guide Patrick could not be better, the amount of animals was amazing (even without going to the more famous parks), the tented camps were perfect, the value for money was all worth it. I could not have a better experience than this one with Beacon.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect experience! Lifetime memories for a great deal!
Wow! We are up to this day so amazed by the quality of service we received from Nelson's team including Brison our personal and joyful driver and Prosper our best cook in town!
We were warmly welcomed from the airport, brought to take a drink at Nelson'a favorite cafe in town and greatly accomodated at a homefelt hostal where we ate the best local food in town prepared with heart by mama.
The 3 day safari into the serengeti and Ngorongoro was stunning, let the pictures talk for themselves.
This company provided us with top quality service and friendliness for the least price.
Asanteni Nelson na familia, success to your company kaka
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mr. Jimmy Karani, professional, kind, flexible and friendly
Mrs. Alice Wahinya of Westgate branch, Nairobi gave us the most amazing service. She is personable, kind,very patient, friendly, and knowledgeable. She checked on us throughout the vacay. Jimmy the tour Guide was excellent, humble, kind, professional and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond. Everything went according to plan. Thank you Bonfire!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fun, professional and helpful.
We meet Joseph through a mutual friend and good him to drive us around Kampala after we arrived. He was invaluable in helping get our phone set up, finding permanent accommodations, finding good super marketers, and everything. He was so good that we hired him to take us to Murchison Falls. He asked us a bit about what our price range was and what kind of experience we wanted. Then he made all of the arrangements and we were very happy. We saw everything we wanted to see and more! His experience made the trip wonderful. I later hired him to take my mom and her friend on a safari. They loved him too.
I think of Joseph as a good friend in addition to being a great tour operator. I recommend him to everybody.
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional services and amazing experience!!
We booked a 8 day Kilimanjaro Climb through Lemosho route and followed by a 8 day Safari in Tanzania's National Parks. This is a fully organized trip, including the airport transfers, hotel accommodations, climb costs, safari costs, National Park fee... etc (excluding tips/gratuities where applicable)
From the beginning to the end, starting from answering the questions about their packages and trip details, and to the successful completion of Kilimanjaro trek, Great Lake Expedition team were amazing in supporting us and making sure we had best experience possible, and a successful summit. Starting with the trip planning process, Ezekiel was awesome in responding promptly to our questions, and providing all the details needed for us to plan the trip. Payment process was simple and the invoice was just as it should be - crystal clear, and no hidden charges.
Once arrived in the airport, we were chauffeured to the hotel in an AC car with Wifi, water bottles. Hotel was great, setup in a nice setting, with decent rooms.
Day before we start the trek, Great Lake Expedition staff (Ezekiel and Raphael) performed gear checks and helped plan additional gear we needed to take with us on the mountain. Like rain poncho, waterproof duffel bags, snow pants, winter gloves... etc were so critical to survive the rainy and super-cold days on the mountain. We were so glad we rented these extra gear from Great Lake Expedition. We also rented portable toilet, which was a life saver. Could not have done without it, and I highly recommend getting one.
The best part of the trek was the attentiveness and super-friendly and hyper-caring guides. We were lucky to have John as the lead guide and 7 other highly professional guides - all English speaking and very knowledgeable of the mountain and the routes. Without these fantastic guides, our Kili climbing experience would not have been the same. In fact, many of the climbers would not have made it to the top, if it was not for the guides, and the superman like strong porters. Man, the porters were so inspiring and humbling. How they carried 10 times the weight of what we carry, and how fast they up and down the mountain, and with such a basic and rudimentary clothing and gear. Porters dont just do their porter job, but they go above and beyond in supporting us. Particularly the summit porters. Without Summit porters helping us, many of the climbers' experience would be miserable.
Overall, Great Lake Expedition did fabulous in the trip planning and executing the trip for us, with every detail thought through and planned well.
Would I go on another trek with Great Lake Expedition. For sure!
Would I recommend Great Lake Expedition to friend and family? Heck yeah. You should go through Great Lake Expedition, if you want your experience to be flawless and 100% enjoyable. No kidding.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari and Mount Kenya experience!
We booked 5-days safari trip (combination of Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha) and 5-days Mount Kenya trip (climbing with a guide, porters and cook) with Martha at Go East Africa Safari.
Everything was so amazing, we enjoyed this experience so much! If you have a option, I can fully recommend to travel in Kenya with Go East Africa!
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very friendly staff and well organized
I went on a 3x day Masai Mara Safari with Estleon. The tour was amazing and we got to see many animals living in their natural habitat. Driver and guide Isaac was very knowledgeable and funny as well. Esther kept in touch constantly and organized the whole thing swiftly and smooth. It was a wonderful experience.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding from beginning to end
Planning and putting a trip together is one of the hardest and most time consuming part of the trip.
@travelingwithsinja did this for us and much more. She found us the best safari tour with Karibu safaris in Kenya and it came with Aroni, one of the best guide I have ever had and I have traveled a lot and have been with tons of guides.
When you gonna Spend a week with a person you don’t know you get a bit nervous about how you guys will get along, if he is going to be good, patient, & knowledgeable.
Aroni was an amazing guide, spoke perfect English, very profesional, responsable, respectful, educated, patient, always on time & knowledgeable.
Please do yourself a favor & next time you come to Kenya book your itinerary with @travelwithainja and use karibu safari in Kenya and ask for Aroni to be your guide.
They will make All your Kenya dreams come true.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding!
This is the website where I actually found Spirit of Kenya. I read all the reviews and am so glad I reached out. Vanessa and George arranged my trip and I would use them again. I spent 3 nights at Basecamp Explorer which is great for a person who does not like to camp. It was beautiful, clean and safe and the staff were so kind. My guide, Kennedy, became like a brother to me. He was so open and warm and very, very knowledgeable about all the animals. I was sad to leave him. I then went to Diani Beach and spent 4 nights at Waterlovers Resort which was paradise and would go back in a second. I loved that Spirit of Kenya tailored my trip to me and made suggestions when asked. They planned my dream trip exactly how I wanted.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb problem solver & tour operator!
This was our first safari and Juanita of Arkman helped us through so many paperwork hurtles and roadblocks throughout the trip from beginning to end. She was amazing. This was important because without that help we might never had made it on time without her assistant. As to the safari Arkmans tour we saw a wide variety of Kenyan animals, places, landscapes with a solid guide and very nice hotels and tent cabins. Arkman actually helped us arrange a 7 day visit to the Indian Ocean at a beautiful and reasonably priced resort. Once again Juanita met us at the airport and arranged COVID tests and escort to the airport and home. Had a marvelous time and we will certainly arrange things with Juanita when we return next year
