50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good
My dealings with Kenya Bush Safaris were excellent from initial contact until after our safari had ended. Our driver turned up at the agreed time, drove us to the Masai Mara and we had 3 excellent game drives - one the afternoon we arrived (though our driver did a detour en route to the hotel when he spotted a herd of buffalo). Our driver was excellent. He was good company, knowledgable and wanted us to have the best safari experience we could. Kenya Bush Exhibitions also arranged a hot air balloon ride (at a cost cheaper than what the hotel was charging) which I would highly recommend.
My only criticism would be that on our last morning we wanted to see if we could see some giraffes in the wild as we didn't manage to see any previously. To be fair we did try but not for very long. Instead we were taken on an optional visit to a typical Masai village. We were stunned to be charged 3000KES (about £15) per person for the visit. The chief who greeted us said after the tour we would visit the gift shop and then invited to make a contribution to their education fund. As we were leaving Kenya the following morning we had very little Kenyan shillings left and even less when we left the village. They seemed very adept in extracting money from the tourists! We would have preferred our time looking for giraffes rather than going to the Masai village. In our opinion, as it was an optional visit, we should have been given the choice and certainly advised about the entrance fee. We felt put on the spot as once we had arrived we were committed to the visit.
That was the one issue we had on the whole tour and would not want anyone to think that it somehow ruined our experience. It didn't. We just felt we should have had the option of how we spent our last morning and what to expect should we have chose to visit the masai village.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
At Earthwings, everyone is reliable and keen to meet and exceed your expectations.
My experience with Earthwings was superb. Simon, my guide, was always punctual, reliable, and savannah-savvy. He also has a dab hand for photography so he's able to secure the best spot for you to make excellent pictures. Not just that. Any question you shoot him with, he has an answer for you. Animals, geography, geology, and even history (so many stories where Kenya's past is intertwined with the Italian one).
Experience level: first safari
Love the experience, loved the food.
Had an amazing experience. Rocky was an amazing guide and gave us 3 fantastic have drives. We were fortunate enough to get to see the big 5 as well as many many other animals. This is during the low season in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. The food was amazing best food I had in my 8 days in Tanzania. Vehicle was like every other vehicle in the area a modified Toyota Land Cruiser. We were able to charge devices while driving. Were camped and loved that experience. They were very flexible with our travel arrangements and made the whole trip very memorable. I would highly recommend them.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
it was perfect really had fun
the services were excellent and we enjoyed the game drive looking forward to more
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A memory of a lifetime
This was an unforgettable experience. Starting with the scenery and wildlife: yes, the Serengeti is everything everyone tells you it is. A safari here should be on everybody’s bucket list. We saw all sorts of creatures, including a cheetah and two leopards. In the (also stunning) Ngorongoro caldera, we were fortunate enough to spot too Rhinos.
The tour itself was splendid. The other passengers were great company. Our driver, Rocky, went out of his way to make us feel special. The chefs prepared some exceptionally good meals for us - better than anything else we had tasted in Tanzania. The support staff were amazing, with courteous drivers dealing very well with our tricky logistics getting to/from Arusha, and the others working tirelessly to set up/tear down our tents behind the scenes.
The camping experience was exquisite - both sites we slept at were spotless, equipped with modern showers and toilets, and both were situated in stunning locations.
I would very warmly recommend going on safari with Suricata.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly, relaxed - great service and a great experience
We had a five day safari experience with our guide Justine. Can't thank him enough for making it an unforgettable experience, making sure everything ran smoothly and that we were all happy and relaxed with him. Accommodation was all fantastic as well. Completely recommend.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best tour operator, made our tour memorable
Booked Axis Africa Safaries for our 2N, 3D Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi. Driver was Khalifa. He is the one who had made our trip so special. He is very experienced, soft spoken and deep knowledge on lion and other animals of Masai Mara. We had seen lions on first day afternoon drive just for Khalifa. From Game Drive to Lenchada Tourist Camp, everything was just PERFECT. One can blindly book this tour operator without any hesitation.
Thank you Khalifa and Axis Africa.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely happy with the Safari three day tour. Great team, excellent food.
I highly recommend them. Very nice and friendly. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the three day tour. I highly recommend.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended
Jairos and Vienna are very responsible tour arrangers. They respond to emails quickly and they make efforts trying to meet our requirements. Food was good the whole time and they made sure we had fruits, water, and snacks every day. Our guide Ezekial was professional and very experienced. We felt safe and secured even when the road condition was rough when it rained. We learned a lot about animals from our guide and thanks for the knowledge!
Thanks again for arranging us such an unforgettable trip. I’m already in love with this beautiful land and will be coming back.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
had an absolutely amazing experience with Jadi Safaris in Kenya! John and Stanley, our tour guides, were exceptional. They made the journey unforgettable with their expertise and enthusiasm. The accommodation provided was beyond incredible, and we were in awe of the stunning wildlife we encountered. This trip fulfilled all our animal-watching dreams. A definite 5-star experience!