AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible trip - lifelong memoriesWe were incredibly impressed with our recent safari in Kenya.
We were incredibly impressed with our recent safari in Kenya. As four females traveling together, we wanted to ensure we organised a safe and comfortable trip. After emailing a number of companies requesting information, we decided to use Genesis of Adventure because Jonathan was so helpful and prompt with responses to our queries. On arrival to Nairobi airport, Jonathan was there to greet us and we were able to hop straight in to our private jeep to begin our adventure.
The jeep was clean, spacious and in excellent condition. After introducing us to Noah, our guide and driver, Jonathon left us and we began our journey to Lake Nakuru. Noah was a brilliant driver and we felt very safe on board. He pointed out a lot of interesting things on our journey and was very polite, knowledgeable and engaging.
Our accommodation was basic - our request to keep overall costs down - but comfortable. We had proper beds, even in the tents, with mosquito nets so we were able to sleep well. We also had en suite western style flushing toilets and showers in our tents. The showers might have been basic inside the tents, but they were welcome after our long game drives. The food at the camps was delicious and there was plenty of it. Miti Mingi Eco Camp (Masai Mara) also had electricity and plug sockets inside the tents - perfect for the charging of cameras/phones.
The game drives were incredible. Noah managed to find the best spots to show us the animals. His ability to navigate round the National Parks was impressive. We saw all members of the Big 5, some more than once and in total 31 different species of animal. In one day inside the Masai Mara we saw: 7 cheetahs; 9 lions (male and female); a leopard; hippos, giraffes, buffalo and elephants galore...too many other animals to count! We saw thousands of wilderbeest due to the Great Migration from the Serengeti to Masai Mara, as well as zebra, impala, hyenas and warthogs. The memories of these animals and the stunning scenery will last a life-time. Again, Noah's knowledge about the animals was fantastic and he shared facts with us about them frequently.
We were pleased we added Lake Nakuru to the start of our trip. It was here we were treated to the rhinos. We saw 5 in total, both black and white, which was amazing!
This was an fabulous trip and we highly recommend it to others. Great value for money and great people at Genesis of Adventure. I would absolutely use this company again.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Thank you Bison Safaris for a Great Safari Experience
I sum up with few words : Extraordinary service by Bison Safaris team ,
From Maggie to the drivers to the camps - we are grateful for the best service you gave us
Our Group of 15 people were really happy and we will recommend you to our families and friends
RO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
The trip was amazing,
The allocated guide is a good person and very helpful
The accommodations were OK and each has its strong point, some of them were awesome as Lake Bunyonyi. Rock Resort
There they have prepare the arrangement for my wife's birthday, was a nice surprise
During the trip we were not able to spot the Leopards and to increase the possibility to see this amazing feline we have requested a change in our tour. After we have explained our wishes the tour operator did all the needed arrangements. And we saw the LEOPARD.
In my opinion the tour operators can propose some improvement at the customer proposal, we don't know all the nice places in Uganda
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent family holiday
The holiday was very well planned by Mr. Paul of Kets though we should have stayed in Nairobi on our day of arrival. The trip to Aberdare from the airport was too long and tiring. Rest of the trip was very good. Somehow this year the migration has started earlier and so we got to see many animals. Saw the great 5 and also the crossing by the zebras accross the Mara river with crocodiles and hippos. Clicked lots of pictures of the animals and also the birds. Some of the most beautiful birds are found in Kenya. The trip to Masai village was awesome with the Masai people preforming their traditional dances just for us. The trip ended with us going to a restaurant in Nairobi called Carnivore. It serves various types of grilled meat like lamb, chicken, crocodile and even Ostrich. It was something we had only heard about but never seen. It was a once in a lifetime experience. Patrick who was our tour guide cum driver was a wonderful person very knowledgeable about his country and also knew the names of almost all the birds. He made all the efforts to make sure we saw all the animals and reached all the locations on time.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience and excellent value for money.
We had an incredible trip with APS. We were able to see all of the big 5 (and plenty more) on our 4 day safari to the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Communication from John Peter was great. He answered all of my questions much more quickly than the other tour operators that I was speaking with. Our guide, John, was knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. The accommodation they booked for us was comfortable and clean. Aside from all of this, it was also great value for money. It worked out to be about $50 cheaper per person than the other companies we were looking at. Definitely recommended.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience lovely people and we'll organised
Communication was really great with Seth he helped us create a bespoke itinerary and gave us all the options we needed. The safari driver, Dickson, was amazing! The route we planned had us arrive into from London Nairobi late and spend the next day at the David Sheldrik elephant orphanage which was amazing! Early the following morning our driver met is at our Nairobi hotel in the 4x4 truck, I recommend upgrading to the 4x4, we then headed for Nakuru via lake Naivasha. We did an evening safari in the Nakuru national park and spent the nite at the Savora Lion hill lodge. From there we drove on to the masia mara for 3 nights staying in a tented lodge. We then went on to Tanzania for 5 Days and came back to Kenya in the Amboseli national park. I would thoroughly recommend TripAdvisor safari and the price is very reasonable and I am happy for Seth to pass my details on and talk to anyone who wants more info. The trip was more than we could imagine and just so spectacular, being into photography it kept on giving. Dickson knew everyone in all the reserves and knew exactly where to find animals and view their natural habitat and behaviours without disturbing them.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience- couldn't have asked for a better safari! Highly recommend Makasa!
Makasa was a great company to do a Safari through! We had a group of 6 people coming in from different locations and times and Selma was able to coordinate all our arrivals and departures, along with creating an incredible custom itinerary to fit our schedule. They were able to make last minute changes for our group with ease and was easy to communicate with throughout the process.
I couldn't speak more highly of our guide, Ally. He was very informative and knowledgeable about the animals, geography, history, etc. While other cars sped by, he drove cautiously allowing us to take in the area, educating us and helping us spot the animals. He also took good care of the car and kept everything very clean. I couldn't have asked for a better guide!
The tented camps we stayed at were great! The food was incredible and everyone that worked at them were extremely friendly; the hospitality was superb. It was a great experience and loved hearing the animals at night.
I highly recommend Makasa for your safari adventures. I will be coming back at some point in the future and will definitely be using them again!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour, amazing company! 100% recommend
This trip exceeded my expectations in every way imaginable. The customer service, hospitality, and professionalism from everyone involved with this company is unparalleled.
Throughout the booking process Mr.Otieno was extremely patient, informative, and understanding.
My tour guide Stanley was amazing. There is no one better than him! He knew the park very well, he knew all the animals, and he explained everything very well. He was able to show me the big 5 in a little over just 2 days!! He also kept me safe from all the people trying to sell me unwanted stuff. Stanley is incredible!
The accommodation at each stop was very nice! Nice hotels and an awesome camp! It was very nice to have everything included, such as meals and water. I will definitely some back to Kenya for another safari and i will only book through Kenya walking when i do!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Low capacity to provide good services
This tour company is misleading and does not stand upto the commitments it’s promised.
They portray an incorrect picture inspite of knowing client expectations and mislead them by lies. They do not have capacity of good and professional services. Once you’ve paid and are on the tour they do not respond to any of your concerns. They portray a different picture and provide sub standard services.
Also they withhold information which comes as a surprise later on the tour and which is disappointing while you are there and stressful as well.
It’s a marketing gimmick and if you do go ahead with them still make sure to put everything on paper. Example
Food
Conveyance
Itinerary
Professional guide
Accommodation expectations
Be clear about everything they don’t stand up to their commitments.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
They picked us from the airport and they managed everything according to what we wanted. Lodges were absolutely amazing, foods were nice and our driver Boniface was very nice person. I didn't experience anything bad during our tour. Highly recommended.