CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A trip of a lifetime with a great company!
We booked Amazing Memories Safaris after reading all the wonderful reviews, and they lived up to the hype.
We travelled with 10 family members and they took care of everything, including making sure some of our rooms had queen beds and others two single beds.
We dealt with Anne, who was fantastic. She quickly answered all questions and assisted with all details. The communication was great!
We went on a 12-day, 5-park adventure, and absolutely loved it! We saw the Big 5 ( elephant, leopard, Cape buffalo, rhino and lion) as well as so many other amazing animals. From cheetahs and dik-diks (look them up! - they are super adorable!) to giraffes and mongoose, the variety and sheer number of animals we saw absolutely thrilled us.
Our drivers/guides were knowledgeable and safely transported us from park to park. We went to Amboseli National Park, Ol Pejeta, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Masai Mara National Reserve.
Although some of the parks were far apart, the drive through rural areas, towns, and cities showed us what life was like in Kenya and when we stopped for lunch it was often at an artisan market where we could purchase crafts and artwork.
Our accommodations were great as well. We stayed one night at the Crowne Plaza Hotel near the airport, prior to heading off to our first park. We also stayed at the Oltukai Lodge, Sweetwaters Serena Camp, Ashnil Samburu Camp, Sarova Lionhill Game Lodge and Mara Serena Lodge. All offered buffets with lots of good food, comfortable beds and great views. Watching elephants and other animals walk by outside the fences was always a thrilling start to the day.
I would highly recommend Amazing Memories Safaris to anyone thinking of a trip to Kenya.
The best thing I can say is we would book them again if we ever get the chance to travel there again.
BG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Safari with Steve was really amazing and fun. He is a guy with great sense of humour, who is ready to show you all you want. Giving detailed information about the animals we saw and answered all the questions we had even outside of safari topics.
Recommend Adventure 360 and Steve!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Profesional, efficient with a personal touch!
Packaged booked- 4 days Mt. Meru Trek, 4 Days Safari. I just got back from a fantastic 4 days’ trek to Mt. Meru and an unforgettable 4 days of Safari in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire! I searched and wrote to more than 10 tour agencies as a solo traveler and not one was so flexible as to accommodate a solo traveler into a group tours than Travel Africa Safari Agency. Mohamed sent me proposals according to my specified dates and wishes. He was very accommodating and he communicated promptly the proposal in a very professional way, and created a brochure like proposal with pictures of the activities. Other agencies who have good ratings responded back 2-3 days later. So 5 stars for great response time to Mohamed! I booked a package for 4 days safari and 4 days Mt. Meru trek and Mohamed advised me all the way from when to start the trek down to what gears to take to the trek. He was very, very helpful. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, I was greeted by driver Godfrey holding up my name, who was friendly and spoke good English. He was very helpful in getting me settled in with the ATM and Sim Card before driving to the hotel. Please do not forget to tip the driver! The next day was the first day of trekking to Mt. Meru. Jacklin, Mohamed’s very funny and lively assistant greeted me together with my guide Emanuel for the briefing. Emanuel, a very capable, professional, funny guide told me what not to take to the mountains and what to leave for the safari later on. They took care of my luggage with my safari clothes and stuff, very convenient! Together with Emanuel, Godfrey, Barik (the cook) and the porters, we drove towards the mountains and joined other groups with the ranger Rocky. We set foot through green forests and saw some animals along the way. Beautiful sceneries. We went everyday for 6-7 hours and stayed overnight in huts. Barik prepared very , very tasty meals, always with a delicious soup as a starter, main course like fish, chicken, beef, pasta and fruits. Coffee and Tea are a daily part of the meals. I was very happy with the food! I was served warm water for cleaning up after every trek , before the trek. Emanuel ensured I had everything I needed. The day of the summit trek, I was feeling a bit sick and Emanuel guided me with such patience, and utmost profession that he was able to calm my nervousness and anxiety. The hike up the to the summit was not so easy for me, but the brilliant stars, the orange crescent moon and looking over the lights in Arusha below was much more worth it. Upon arrival at the summit, we saw Mt. Kilimanjaro. Breathtaking views everywhere. The red ball of sun was just rising up the clouds and it was magical. Emanuel gave me hot tea, such luxury. We sang the Jamba Hakuna Matata song , it was the most exhilirating experience! I got a stomach problem & the guide Emanuel made sure to help me.The way down was beautiful, we saw buffaloes, Giraffes up close. They brought me to the hotel, which was part of the package and the next day was the start of the 4 days safari. The driver Levine picked me up & other clients. In Serengeti I had a beautiful tented lodge with dinner & breakfast included.The 2nd day was a different lodge by the Ngorongoro rim, with great vuews & food. Levine was very knowledgeable & explained to us about animal behaviors, Masai tribes, drove us to see many incrediblr wildlife.I was brought to a hotel included in the package on the last day of safari. The next day was a free say & Mohamed kindly sent a driver Joel & his car for me to use! This was an amazing service Mohamed offered. I got to see Cultural Heritage, Tanzanite experience. Joel recommended a good restaurant, all good. On my departure day, Mohamed came to say goodbye, Godfrey brought me to the airport & I got a Travel Africa TSHIRT! The whole trip was one of the best trips I had & all because Mohamed & his team gave a great service. I highly recommend booking with them !
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Luxury Safari Company is above and beyond
This is the second trip we have taken with the Luxury Safari Company and it keeps on getting better. From the initial inquiry to where we should go this time Rose has the experience and the knowledge to suggest an itinerary that would meet everyone needs. The attention to detail I think is what makes this company stand out from the rest. Rose’s communication skills are excellent. When you ask a question she gets back to you right away. Rose has travelled to a lot of the camps she has suggested so she knows the level of service and accommodation you will be provided with ..it’s called the Luxury Safari company for a reason. The service from Rose and all the camps we have experienced above and beyond. This is definitely in the higher end bracket of cost but honestly ..you pay for what you get. It is definitely worth it. You will not be disappointed. When travelling outside of your own country you definitely want to deal with a tour operator who is reliable and this is where the Luxury Safari company excels. I would highly suggest if you are planning a trip to Africa you look no further .
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
More than expected
We did a 4 day safari trip plus a one day Kilimanjaro trekking and we cannot be happier, the experience was simply amazing and Ibrahim and its team organised it perfectly. It has been even more than expected; food was ok, accomodations were perfect, car was great. I strongly reccomend travelling with them!
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent adventure thanks Kaara Adventures
Thanks to Kara Adventures, I was able to see a lot in a short time (including gorillas and chimpanzees, of course).
A reliable company with an amazing approach to customers.
Great service
Thank You very much!!!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unbelievably good
My boyfriend and I went on a safari with Suricata Safari and it was unbelievably good. Everything was perfect. We always felt very safe and comfortable. Everything that was planned with Hilary happened exactly as planned. We were accompanied by the Suricata Safari from our arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport to our departure to Zanzibar from Arusha Airport. Everything was very well organized.
During the safari, we gained weight and don’t have any gastrointestinal problem. I can say we eat better than at home. There were confort food in abundance for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mussa was a great cook and travel companion. The jeep was super comfortable, and Louis, our driver, always had a smooth and safe drive. He also was a great travel companion. Throughout the safari, he explained various things about the animals and vegetation of the parks and was always available for our questions. Whenever we wanted to stop to take photos or simply enjoy the view, our request was always accommodated.
In summary, the Suricata staff is excellent, and the organization is incredible. The safari was amazing. Thanks Suricata.
US
Prince was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and an absolute pleasure as a guide.
We Took the Ultimate Johannesburg - Soweto Tour. Prince and Mr. Simon are the dynamic duo of Tour Guides.
We felt safe the entire time. Prince is extremely knowledgeable, as well as compassionate, about his country and community.
We learned a lot all the while feeling cared for by Prince and Mr. Simon. I cannot say enough kind things about MoAfrika
Tours or their staff. It was truly a 5-star experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience overall
Kush our guide was amazing, he is very passionate about wildlife and has great knowledge about animals. He is friendly and goes above and beyond! Had a once in a lifetime experience on the safari.
We ended up staying in a different accommodation, not the one was advertised and confirmed initially, had no hot water and the tent was not like on the pictures but the beds were very comfortable.
Bit more communication in advance about the changes from the tour operator would have been appreciated. Kush tried his best to help though which was great. Thank you Kush for the great experience!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience, great quality for a great price, totally recommend
We had a great experience during our 4 days safari with Topy Tours. We saw all the Big 5 and so many more like zebras, giraffes, hippos. We were lucky enough to even see a lioness hunting a wildebest right on our first day. In general we saw the animals from so close, we didn't expect that and we loved it. Only the rhino we could only see with binoculars, the rhino doesn't like to be close to people but all ohter animals we could observe closely with our own eyes. Our guide Freddy made sure we have a good time and answered to all our questions. The food was great too, our chef Simba even made fresh bread every day, very delicious. Sleeping in tents where animals could roam around was a bit scary at first but it was completelly safe. The communication before the safari went very smooth and Jackson answered all my questions (and they weren't a few !!!). Great quality for a great price, totally recommend!
