MA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not bad
Our driver Cason from Sandton to the park was very nice and drives smoothly. The tour overall was not very satisfying as we expected to see more animals, but we only got to see a few in a 5 hours drive!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Timbay- Quick, efficient and friendly
Quick, efficient and friendly service! Bus is air conditioned, free fast wifi! Clean inside!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kind and energetic
The tour was very good. We saw all the relevant animals and our guide Peter was very kind and engaging. I would definitely recommend it
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything was taken care of
Everything was great and the safari lodge exceeded our expectation
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great
This tour was amazing. Highly recommend the 8 day trip to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli and Mombasa. I had a blast and loved my tour guide, Kennedy. He was so nice, funny, knowledgeable, and overall just great to be around. I feel very lucky to have had him. The value was great. The only bad thing I would say about this tour is the boxed lunches. They give you absolutely terrible sandwiches, mediocre snacks and extremely dry chicken. Some days they don’t even give you protein. I highly recommend bringing your own mustard and/or mayo because the sandwiches are so dry for lunch. The breakfast and dinners were good though. For the price we pay, we should be getting WAY better lunches. But I still highly recommend this tour regardless because every tour in Kenya seems to give everyone terrible lunches no matter which company you book with. They are quick to respond via WhatsApp.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A professional and reliable safari agency that offers well-organized tours.
We had a great experience with this safari agency and would definitely recommend them!
Communication before our arrival was excellent, everything was well organized, and our guide Francis was a safe driver who worked hard to help us spot as many animals as possible. We especially loved the Masai Mara, Crescent Island, and the hotel in Nakuru. The breakfasts and dinners were also very good.
There are a few areas that could be improved, such as providing more information during the safari about the wildlife and local culture, giving clearer daily schedules, and improving the lunch boxes. But these are only minor points.
Overall, we had an amazing trip and will keep wonderful memories of our safari in Kenya. Thank you to the whole team!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip
Booked the 7 day Tremisani Lodge with Viva Safaris. I chose them due to price and cancellation policy. I was picked of from Jberg airport and it was a 5.5 hour drive to the property in a 14 person van with 14 people in it! If I had known then what I do now I would have caught a domestic flight to Hoedspruit from Jberg. I did that flying out due to a miscommunication and flew Airlink from Hoedspruit to Cape Town. It was only $126 to do this and was better than what I had originally planned which was to go back to Jberg and fly to Cape Town. But you do see some things along the way that you wouldn’t if you don’t take the van. The lodge is not really a lodge but chalets. It is nice but not luxury. The bed was comfortable and the property is beautiful and well maintained. There is a small pool. There are several monkeys that live on property and they will try to steal your belongings/food. This was a common occurrence that everyone except the staff seemed to enjoy. The food was okay but if you’re a picky eater it could be a problem as they serve what they serve and that’s it. Others that were there while I was split their time between Tremisana and Marc’s tree house. They all agreed the treehouse had better food. If I had to do it again I would split my time as well. There are multiple species that come right up to the fence. The lodge is inside the Balule Nature Reserve and you have a planned itinerary each day. Some days it seems daunting due to getting up early and staying out late. We did a bush walk, went to the Olifants River, had 2 bush bbq’s, and multiple game drives. If you have mobility issues you may struggle with getting in and out of the safari vehicles. There is a big set of steps at the property but I never saw anyone use them. The staff are amazing at what they do. Smiley was a group favorite. All of the guides were great. They do a great job spotting animals, explaining animal behavior, and tracking their whereabouts. I went in June so winter in South Africa. I needed gloves, a beanie and several layers in the mornings and at night. They do provide nice blankets. I wished I had brought a scarf. It was warm during the day. I was solo but the others took me right in and made my trip even more enjoyable. I would definitely go again!
Splendid
Booking was a breeze
Transfers were on time
Game drive was on point, we saw a pride of lions and many other animals
Tour guide, Micheal, was an encyclopedia of information
Value for money
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
helpful
I genuinely loved this trip, it was my first safari and these guys made it very special. They were so helpful when it came to finding animals and answering my questions. The truck was very nice and always stocked with cold drinks. We also had older passengers and the drivers were very accommodating. They were so enthusiastic and excited to do their job and make the experience special for me. When I come on another safari, I will definitely be choosing them. I would say this safari is better for adults and older people. I think it is better to do as a group and not by yourself.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tour operator was welcoming but one challenge I faced was change of car while changing the location
The car driver were very welcoming and focused on resolving any issue we faced.