US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
This was an outstanding trip from the moment we booked until we arrived back home. Every question was answered quickly and the preparation information was spot on. This company is unique in that the have 12,000 acres of land leased from the Government home of the Masai. For this Thomson provides a hospital and school also running programs to empower women who have no source of income. Only Thomson guests have access to the land and their safari camp. That alone was worth choosing this company. A wonderful cultural experience with animals galore. We traveled to 3 camps throughout Tanzania seeing the Big 5 and ending with 3 nights at Gibbs Farm. An experience not to be missed! Our guide during the safari, Babu was the best. He never missed a question, of which there were many and nothing was too much trouble. We hated to say goodbye to him! We would highly recommend Thomson to anyone that is looking for a unique and memorable safari where animals and culture intertwine to give a full picture of this beautiful country and it’s people.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A-MA-ZING experience!
Sammy is an amazing, friendly and experienced tourguide and a good driver as well. The company is very reliable: Accurate, fast communications and willing to adapt when necessary. I ended up being the only person in the car and they have not charged/asked me a penny extra than initially agreed.
The Masai Mara experience was better than expected. Sammy and I witnessed a large group of Wildebeest crossing the Mara River and we had the best view! In short: amazing! The camp was good as well.
Thank you so much for the highlight of my Kenya-trip Travel Waves!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
next time still with you
12 days wonderful experience with Jimmy! nice plan nice stays nice view. Adventure Africa the best choice.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari (5 days - 4 nights) Nairobi - Mombasa.
James was reacting quickly. Gave a good overview of the proposed safari. No problem to make a change to another lodge.
Driver/Guide (Toya) is driving safe. We had a mini bus for the 2 of us. He saw the animals even before us while driving !! Also good company.
Lodges were fine. Clean, good food, beds and shower.
Can advise to book Wildlife Sun Safaris.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful experience
We spent 5 amazing days discovering the Tanzanian Savannah. Lion king aventure understood immediately our expectations and adapted the program according to our schedule and our budget.
Our guide was very competent and friendly.
A big Thanks for this perfect holidays !
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Trip!
We had an amazing time on our trip through Safari with Us! Our guide Ettienne took great care of us and we enjoyed his company and vast knowledge of the area. The highlight was definitely the Kurula lodge and our safari guide JD, who was absolutely exceptional!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience with the tour. We saw everything we wanted every animals...
The operator was very helpful and always wanted us having the best time as possible. We saw every animals we wanted. Guide was very nice and also helped us for seeing every animals. They were also at the airport when we arrived very early to avoid us waiting ans losing time. We had a very good time. thank you
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was amazaing and reasonable price tour.
That was amazaing and wonderful tour. My driver was tony. he ran offroad very skillfully.
I've traveled very smootly. First day was too many rainy day, I couldn't enjoy afternoon safari(For safety reasons). But afterday(fullday safari), tony did wonderful tour until Masai Mara National Park deadline. I saw all of big 5. That was very impressed.
Last day morning, I enjoyed morning safari and i saw a lots of animals too.
We wanted to go big market, and he took our that market. The boss of Joseph thoughtful and deep one, driver Tony also did.
Thank you for giving worderful honeymoon. Thank you so much.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
7 Day Safari - easy to organise and an amazing holiday
Booking the holiday:
It was very straight forward to arrange the holiday. Replies were always very quickly, although they didn’t provide much information about accommodation, timings, routes etc.
This is the perfect holiday for people who want everything taken care of for them. If you take comfort in knowing all the details of your holiday then this might not be the one for you.
The holiday:
From start to finish your driver will be responsible for getting you where you need to go safely. The driver also guides you in the Parks and provides info about the animals you see along the way.
I travelled alone and shared a minibus with 8 other people. As you’re in the minibus and same accommodation with these people everyday you’re effectively sharing your holiday together, so you better hope for good people! I got lucky and it made the holiday that much better.
The Maasai Mara was amazing and we saw the tail end of the great migration. Be prepared for a very basic campsite accommodation and very welcoming staff. Also be ready for lots of pushy locals selling souvenirs at every opportunity.
Lake Nakuru was beautiful, although the flamingo population appears to have migrated elsewhere so don’t expect to see too many. The black and white rhinos make up for it though!
Be careful if you’re offered a boat ride at Naivasha, the boats are slow and get far too close to the hippos. It felt very unsafe. Accommodation in Naivasha and Nakuru were hotel resorts with relatively basic facilities.
If you visit Hells Gate National Park, make sure to walk or cycle the route, it’s a good opportunity to stretch your legs after long days in the minibus. Be cautious before entering the gorge, the guides don’t appear to be as professionally trained to spot flash flooding as they make out.
Amboseli was spectacular. You have have have to get up early and witness sunrise in the park. Expect a basic campsite with very very friendly staff and if you’re lucky, views of Kilimanjaro from the front porch of your tent.
Overall it was a fast and busy week; truly a whistlestop tour of some of southern Kenya’s best offerings. You won’t spend long anywhere, but it’s the perfect holiday if you’re on a budget and aiming for the dry season.
I had a really unrealistic list of things I wanted to see on this holiday, e.g. lions hunting, cheetahs running at full speed, leopards sitting in a tree, elephants, even a honey badger. I ticked 90% of the list off on day 1!
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really professional and friendly staff
It was and excellent experience travelling with Motto Tours. All the comunications and previous arrangements were perfect. Really fiendly and professional staff, not only the guide and the driver, but all the people involved in the trip, specially the management staff.
All the acommodations, visits, safaris and meals were perfectly organized. They were always keeping an eye on us and tried to fill up all our requests.
There was a little coordination problem with another travel agency at Tanzania and Motto Tours did their best to solve the problem allthough it wasn't their fault. They take us to the nearest hotel and stayed with us until everything was solved. They paid for all the expenses and extras and compensated us for the misunderstanding.
I definetively travel again with Motto Tours and I hardly recommend them for visitig Kenia.
Thanks.