FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good safari
We had a very good experience doing safari with Meektrails.
We fully recommend our guide Samwell who does his best to make the experience go as smoothly as possible.
We took a package including Lake Naivasha, Nakuru and Masai Mara, all three locations are very good.
The hotels were all excellent including the food, especially the Masai Mara one, however, the Nakuru one, even though is very good, is too remote.
Our advice would be to discuss all details prior to the safari to tailor the experience to your tastes, Meektrails Safaris are available to discuss/change any points as needed.
What we would do different:
- Take a Jeep not a minivan; even though it's more expensive, it's worth it seeing the time you spend in it and the quality of the roads.
- At Zebra lodge, for an extra fee, you can have a Savannah side lodge which has a view on the animals directly instead of a hillside lodge
- Be sure to go at a time where there are no chance of rain, we had a few hurdles due to unexpected rain for the season.
- Take more days in Masai Mara (we had 1 day/game drive)
Overall we highly recommend Meektrails and especially Samwell!
the +:
- Samwell our guide, who is very professional and kind
- Zebra lodge hotel in Masai Mara
the -:
- The Masai village visit was too rushed and very expensive (not included in the price)
Wonderful Serengeti safari
We just came back from a wonderful safari experience. Paul was great at organising everything and the Suricata team were wonderful. Our guide was Max and he was brilliant, so much knowledge about the animals! We didn’t expect much in terms of the food but our chef Salim really went the extra mile and cooked incredible meals throughout our stay. Overall the trip was just perfect, highly recommend!
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
PERFECT :)
We had a wonderful safari with Serengeti Smile.
Even the offer was well thought out and tailored to our wishes
The tour itself was wonderful.
The guides were very nice and extremely competent.
To recommend without reservation!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, accommodating and trustworthy with knowledge and respect for the animals and environment
What an incredible trip! From start to finish everything was perfection and truly the best trip we have been on.
Our trip was from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara to Amboseli then back to Nairobi in 6 days. This was a complex itinerary that not many other companies were able to accommodate but Papa John was happy to organise this for us. Having never booked a trip like this before, the booking process made us slightly apprehensive as we had to pay a large portion of the cost up front by bank transfer directly to Camptrek. However, John kept up good communication throughout the period leading up to the trip via email and WhatsApp, helping us to prepare, which was very reassuring and helpful.
We were collected punctually from our hotel in Nairobi the morning we were due to set off (Papa John and our driver, also called John were 15 minutes early). Papa John confirmed all our trip details and we paid the rest of the money which we felt very comfortable about, with no rushing or pressure. We were given some wonderful merch before we set off with John for our adventure.
Me and my partner booked a jeep to ourselves which was a great experience as we were one on one with our driver and could have some flexibility throughout the day. The jeep was spacious, comfortable and we had lots of water provided. We had packed breakfasts from each accommodation we stayed at and had lunches at our accommodation, so never felt hungry.
Our driver, John, is a fantastic driver who safely transported us on our long drives between locations and taught us so much about the areas we traveled through. On one of the days our jeep malfunctioned (very common due to the bumpy game drives) and we were quickly collected by a new driver, David, to continue our trip. David was equally fantastic and informative and we always felt safe through our whole trip.
We booked mid level accommodation which turned out to be better than we had imagined it would be. We stayed in a mixture of hotels, log cabins and tented cabins. The locations were fantastic (on the edge of the parks so we were still in nature and also only a short drive to the daily game drives), the staff were friendly and the food was varied and tasty.
The highlight, of course, was the game drives. John and David were always early to collect us from our accommodation to take us to the game drives. Both John and David were incredibly knowledgable and respectful of all the wildlife, the parks and the people who care for them. We saw all the animals we had hoped to see (we even saw a lioness hunting!) and never once felt like we were encroaching on the animals space or making them feel stressed. It was wonderful to be with drivers who are so passionate about caring for this incredible ecosystem.
During our Masai Mara game drive we got engaged and John captured perfect photos of the moment then took us to eat our packed lunch with an amazing view of the park - a moment we will treasure for the rest of our lives.
At the end of our safari, we were safely dropped back to the Nairobi train station with plenty of time to spare, and shown how to collect our train tickets that Papa John had booked for us, to continue our trip in Kenya.
Overall we cannot fault the professionalism and care of the Camptrek Safari team and want to thank you all for the trip of a lifetime. We will definitely be back!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari with Saidi
Our journey in Tanzania was nothing short of extraordinary, and it's truly challenging to put into words the sheer magnificence of our experience. From the breathtaking landscapes to the captivating wildlife, every moment was a testament to the unparalleled expertise of our guide, Said. His bravery and extensive knowledge ensured that we not only encountered but marveled at Africa's magnificent Big Five.
Said's skillful guidance led us to the perfect spots, allowing us the incredible fortune of witnessing these majestic wildlife in their natural habitat.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Said and the entire team for their dedication, making our safari not just an excursion but a remarkable journey etched in our memories. The level of professionalism, combined with a genuine passion for preserving and showcasing Tanzania's wonders, truly sets them apart. If you're seeking an unparalleled safari experience, look no further than this exceptional team, they transform dreams into reality.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fair, quick response, save and the best driver
We had a great trip with our driver Deo.
Davies is very quick in response,fair in price and had a great initery for us for 9 days. Beautifull lodges/camps to stay,everything was there to give us one of the best holidays ever.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended!and very nice guide and manager
We booked this tour 2 months ago. And we took our 2yrs old daughter together. We took a four days safari trip. It was perfect for the young kid, not too tired.The manager Emanuel replied us very quick!! The guide David is very professional, he shares his knowledge to us .We stayed with David for four days, it was a very nice trip and the lodges we stayed were nice and clean. Highly recommend !! We will choose them again when our daughter grows up.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari and amazing food !
The tour was amazing, our guide Brice drove us to incredible places including Ndutu plain. Food of our chef Musa was the best we've had in a tourist tour in our all life !
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ali was an amazing guide
We did the 5 day safari and had a great time with Ali.
FI
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Workes as planned
Excellent value for money!
Everything workes as planned.
Kind assistance and excellent guide Abdul and chef Samwel.
I recommend