NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience and great communication
Great people, good food, nice guide. The communication was good
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly Incredible and Life Changing
My wife and I went on a 7-day safari that included Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater. It was truly life-changing experience for both of us, one that we will cherish forever. We have cannot say enough amazing things about our guide, Kiva! He was absolutely brilliant in his knowledge of tracking the animals and knowing where to find the ones we we really hoped to see (numerous Lion prides, leopard, cheetahs and cubs, hippos, giraffes, the list goes on!) Kiva also had an uncanny intuition on how to put us into position so that we could get the best possible angles for breath taking photos and video! He was so knowledgeable but also went above and beyond the entire safari. In addition, Kiva was such a caring guide who truly showed us the beauty of Tanzania and the people and culture of Tanzania. He is an absolutely wonderful human being, and was always there to help others in need (overheating engines, stuck vehicles, accidents, etc.) He radiates warmth and joy, and went far above and beyond to ensure that we had a world class experience, one that we will hold in our hearts forever. We began the journey with Kiva as clients, but ended as dear friends. We cannot recommend this company and Kiva enough. Thank you Kiva, Asante sana!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly trustworthy provider
An unforgettable experience thanks to our amazing guide! Zachary made the safari both safe and exciting, sharing so many fascinating facts about the animals and local ecosystem. Couldn't have asked for a better tour.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience
Our entire safari with Leopard Orchid Safaris was exceptional from start to finish and the whole experience exceeded all of our expectations!
This was our first time going on a safari and we chose to do a 10 day itinerary across Kenya's most famous parks. Michael the tour consultant communicated everything clearly, answering all of our queries and ensuring that the booking process was smooth and efficient. Our preferences for things like vegan food were communicated clearly to all of the lodges and we felt that everything was really well organized.
Our guide John did a truly amazing job and ensured that we had an unforgettable experience. Throughout our entire journey, John's genuine, friendly attitude and fun humor ensured that we always felt comfortable and completely safe. We opted to drive between each of the parks and despite the long distances, the hours flew by and John kept us entertained with so many interesting facts about the places and animals, answering all of our questions and demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness to guarantee that we had the best time.
John is very knowledgeable about all kinds of animals and with his expertise we saw everything that we wanted to see and more! John helped us witness some really special wildlife encounters and knew the best way to position the vehicle to capture these special moments on camera, as you can see in the photos attached. No matter which park or what time of day, John always knew the best areas to look for animals and often we were the only ones to witness these encounters. Some of the highlights include being surrounded by a pack of young lions in Samburu, spotting a leopard walking down a river bed, and witnessing two bull elephants sparring play fighting with their tusks in Amboseli.
We honestly could not have asked for a better guide and truly appreciate that we got to experience this adventure with John!
Our favourite parks that we visited were Samburu, Masai Mara and Amboseli, but even some of the shorter stops such as Nakuru and Lake Naivasha were way more interesting than we expected, and all of the lodges in each area were super impressive with high quality buffet meals and clean, comfy accomodation. Before our trip we were concerned that 10 days on safari might be a bit too intense for a first time, but this turned out to be a perfect amount of time to get a real good overview of what Kenya has to offer!
Overall we highly recommend Leopard Orchid Safaris and without a doubt would choose them again for our next safari!
CY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional
Emmal and Anthony were amazing guides! We had an incredible time on our safari. They were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and a pleasure to spend time with. They exceeded all of our expectations and made our trip truly unforgettable. Highly recommended!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari, everything was as described
I booked a 10-day safari with Peetah for my wife's birthday. It went very smoothly; everything was as described. Peetah was always quick to reply to me and helped me coordinate a surprise cake at the hotel for my wife's birthday (they sang a song and danced and even put flowers on the bed). It was the trip of a lifetime for us (and we saw the great migration); I recommend this company; they are trustworthy.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience - great people
We spent two unforgettable weeks on safari with Amazing Memories Safaris, and everything exceeded our expectations. The entire trip was exceptionally well organized, and we experienced far more than we had hoped for. We saw all of the Big Five, countless other animals, and explored more than ten national parks across Kenya.
Our driver and guide, Philip, is without a doubt the best safari guide you can have. He shared an incredible amount of knowledge about Kenya's wildlife, always knew where to go, and had an amazing instinct for being in the right place at exactly the right time. Thanks to him, we enjoyed unforgettable sightings of lions, elephants, cheetahs and leopards.
Philip has an exceptional eye for detail, is friendly, communicative, and clearly has excellent connections within the parks. Beyond wildlife, he also shared fascinating insights into Kenya's people, culture, and daily life. He was also very flexible and happily accommodated our spontaneous requests, making additional stops whenever possible. With over 18 years of experience in Kenya's national parks, his passion and dedication were evident every single day.
The safari vehicle was in excellent condition and always well maintained. Philip even cleaned it regularly, although on a safari this certainly isn't something guests would expect. It perfectly reflected his commitment to making our journey as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
The planning and organization by Amazing Memories Safaris were outstanding from start to finish. Before the trip, we shared some ideas and preferences, which were carefully considered and enhanced with local recommendations. For example, they proactively changed one of our lodges because the originally planned accommodation had recently received poor reviews. This showed us that they genuinely care about their guests' experience—even after the booking has been paid for.
We booked our international flights independently, which was absolutely no problem for the company. They are very flexible and willing to adapt to individual travel plans. Communication with Titus was excellent throughout. He contacted us proactively before the trip, answered all our questions promptly, and ensured everything ran smoothly. All travel documents were sent electronically in advance and were also provided in printed form upon arrival, including our itinerary and plane tickets.
The lodges selected throughout the trip were excellent in both quality and location. It is obvious that Amazing Memories Safaris has local knowledge, strong relationships with their partners, and the expertise to recommend the best accommodations for every destination. We were also very impressed by the overall value for money. Thanks to Amazing Memories Safaris, we stayed in high-quality lodges at a price that would have been difficult to achieve on our own, making the entire trip even better value.
If you want to experience Kenya's incredible wildlife up close with a company that truly cares about its guests, Amazing Memories Safaris is the perfect choice. We wouldn't hesitate to book with them again, and our next safari in Kenya will definitely be with Amazing Memories Safaris.
Thank you, Philip and Titus, for creating memories that will last a lifetime!
Trip of a lifetime!
From start to finish everything was perfectly planned and executed. Issa helped us plan the most memorable trip of a lifetime within just a few emails and conversations via Whatsapp! He was always on call and answered all our questions with a smile! Isaac our Guide and Driver for the week was an absolute superstar from day 1! He is so well educated on all animals, plants, birds etc! He made sure we saw every possible animal on our checklist and so much more! We felt safe, taken care of, well fed and always had ice cold water & beers during the Safari Drives. There was absolutely nothing for us to do but just ENJOY the moment we departed from our home country!
The service at every accommodation was impeccable, the stays was so well planned and chosen according to our needs and wants!
I truly cannot recommend Goldfinch Adventures enough! Thank you to the team for making this possible and we will cherish these memories forever!
I cannot wait to be back!
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Experience, Highly Recommended
Our tour in Ethiopia was truly outstanding and far beyond our expectations! We booked our trip based on the recommendation of friends who had traveled with this company last year, and we are so happy that we followed their advice.
From the very beginning, everything was perfectly organized. The company made great efforts to ensure that our 14 days journey through the northern and southern parts of Ethiopia was comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable. We truly appreciated their professionalism, attention to detail, hospitality, and the wonderful way they treated and served us throughout the entire trip.
It is difficult to find enough words to express how much we enjoyed this amazing experience. Ethiopia is a beautiful country with incredible landscapes, fascinating cultures, friendly people, and unforgettable experiences. Although we only had four days and could see just a small part of this lovely country, we are already looking forward to coming back again for a longer trip and discovering much more of Ethiopia.
Thank you to the entire team for making our journey so special. We highly recommend this tour company to anyone who wants to explore the beauty and diversity of Ethiopia. We will definitely come back!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A lifetime experience
Witnessing the Great Migration was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, made truly unforgettable by our guide, Jimmy Jockey.
His energy, expertise, and endless patience ensured that every moment was perfectly executed—we couldn't have asked for a better guide to bring this spectacle to life.