20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Would not hesitate to recommend to friends and family
Here’s a version that keeps all of the points you mentioned, gives James more credit, and still reads like a genuine review rather than something overly polished.
We had an amazing honeymoon safari with Bushtop Safaris and couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
We did a private 5-day safari with 2 days in the Maasai Mara, 1 day at Lake Naivasha and 1 day in Lake Nakuru, travelling in a comfortable pop-top Land Cruiser.
Denis was excellent from the start. He always replied quickly, was easy to communicate with, tailored the trip to fit our schedule perfectly, and organised our airport pick-up and drop-off. He also recommended all of our accommodation, which was a great mix of lodges and tented camps. We were really happy with every place we stayed and the food was excellent.
The real highlight of the trip was our guide, James. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and passionate, and taught us so much about the animals, plants and Kenyan culture. His experience really showed throughout the safari, and he was well connected with other guides and rangers, which helped us find some amazing wildlife. Thanks to James, we were lucky enough to see the Big Five, including a leopard and a black rhino, which were unforgettable moments on our honeymoon.
James was also very flexible and happily changed our itinerary when we asked, making sure we got the most out of every day. The Land Cruiser was clean, comfortable and perfect for game drives. He was also a very safe and competent driver. The long journeys between parks were so comfortable that my wife often fell asleep, and James always stopped regularly for breaks whenever we wanted one.
A huge thank you to James for making our honeymoon so memorable, and to Denis for organising such a fantastic trip. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Bushtop Safaris.
CH
Tijani was our driver, „Perfect“
We are 100% happy. Everything went well. So let‘s plan our next vacation with the Safarilink. Thank you all of you.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Percy took is to Kambuka Safari Lodge snd Tiyani took is backbto the Protea both excellent
Reliable, friendly and safe transportation. I would book them again.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The great adventure
As we embarked on our five day tour visiting four counties (Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia), the anticipation was high. Our group consisted of seven persons and everyone was blown away! We started at Victoria Falls, led by two knowledgeable tour guides. One on the Zimbabwe side and other guide on the Zambia side. The waterfall was absolutely breathtaking! We strongly recommend you to bring a change of clothes because the mist is actually a rain shower on the Zambia side...LOL. Our journey took us to Botswana, where we had a morning boat ride safari excursion that was a different view from the traditional jeep ride. There were many times that we believed our tour guide was too close to the hippo and crocodile but we lived on the edge and the photos that we captured were truly amazing pieces of art work! The next day in Botswana, we went to the game drive to see the lions. That excursion started at 6AM and as we watched the sun rise. WE were able to locate lions. Words cannot describe the feeling that we all experienced during that excursion. We were off to Namibia, where we went to visit the Impilia Island and took a tour of the village led by a native. We were meet by the Impalilan dancers and a bobo tree that was over thousand years old. It was an amazing journey that we will cherish and highly recommend to anyone who loves adventure and nature.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Safari of a Lifetime with Amazing Memories
Choosing a safari in Kenya is about much more than seeing wildlife. While the ultimate goal is to get close to nature and experience the incredible animals, how successful that experience is depends largely on the company you choose and, above all, on your guide. After spending 11 unforgettable days on safari with Amazing Memories, I can confidently say that we made the right choice. I would like to divide this review into three parts: the company, the guide, and the parks.
1. Choosing Amazing Memories
Our choice of Amazing Memories came after extensive research. We contacted four or five companies registered with KATO, carefully comparing itineraries, prices, and reviews. From our very first conversation, Nevill stood out for his professionalism, transparency, and willingness to tailor the trip to our wishes while staying within our budget.
He designed an excellent itinerary, and throughout the entire journey everything went exactly as planned. Every lodge we stayed at was excellent. We did not experience a single issue. Nevil also kept checking in with us during the trip to make sure everything was going well, which showed how much he genuinely cares about his guests.
2. Raphael – Our Guide, Driver, and Companion
Raphael was our guide, driver, and companion throughout the trip, and he was simply outstanding in all three roles.
His ability to find wildlife was remarkable. He always seemed to know where to be and when to be. Also, he had a lot of knowledge about wildlife and was very keen to share with us, which made each encounter more special. While we met other travelers who had quieter safari days, every one of our game drives was filled with memorable sightings and incredible experiences.
Driving in Kenya is a challenge itself. Many transfers from one park to another lasted more than seven hours on roads shared with trucks, potholes, cattle, baboons, and every imaginable obstacle. It requires complete concentration and exceptional driving skills. In that sense, Raphael was such a cautiously driver. But what impressed us even more was Raphael's dedication after each long day. While we were relaxing after seven-eight hours of driving on rough safari tracks, he was inspecting the vehicle, cleaning and preparing it for the following day. Along the way we passed groups stranded in remote areas waiting for mechanics, yet during our 3,000 km journey we never had a single mechanical issue. That was no coincidence—it was the result of Raphael's professionalism and care.
Beyond his skills, Raphael was a wonderful company. Spending 11 days together with me, my wife, and our two boys is probably not the easiest assignment, yet he made every day enjoyable with his kindness, good humour, patience, and positive attitude. By the end of the trip, he felt much more like a friend than just a guide.
3. The Parks
Our itinerary included Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo East National Park. Each park has its own unique character, landscapes, wildlife, vegetation, and local culture. Looking back, our only regret is that we did not have even more time to explore them.
The Maasai Mara amazed us with its abundance of big cats and enormous herds of wildlife. In Amboseli, we had the unforgettable feeling of standing in the middle of a herd of elephants as they slowly moved toward the swamps beneath the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.
Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha offered wonderful opportunities to get incredibly close to giraffes, rhinos, and spectacular birdlife. Finally, Tsavo East gave us a little bit of everything, but what captivated me most was its vastness and remoteness, making it feel truly wild and untouched.
After 11 incredible days, we are returning to Brazil with exactly what the company's name promises: Amazing Memories! We are taking home unforgettable wildlife encounters, thousands of photos, wonderful stories, and a deep appreciation for Kenya, its people, and its extraordinary natural beauty. We wholeheartedly recommend Amazing Memories to anyone looking for an authentic, well-organized, and truly unforgettable safari experience.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a very enjoyable and worthwhile journey.
The travel plan of Ro scavenger is very reasonable and relaxed, and the accommodation and food are very good. Our guide Edward was very enthusiastic, picked us up at the airport in the early morning, introduce the details of the trip in advance and African culture. During the process, he showed his professionalism and accurate judgment as a Safari guide, and did not let us miss any wonderful scenes of the nature. He is very meticulous, caring about everyone's body and emotions, and he arranged the timing excellent. Looking forward to having another chance to return to Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro...
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience with Meijo safaris
It’s a once in a life experience to see those beautiful animals closely in Tanzania. Meijo safari has great service and all the staff are welcoming. We had a great city tour and safaris. Our guide Abdul is nice and knowledgeable with animals. He also has great driving skills. We got to see the big fives in 1.5 days and six times river crossing in 3 days. Overall, it’s a happy trip with Meijo safaris. 整体服务很好，需求基本都可以满足。向导很负责任也很有学识，有些小状况发生也可以很快解决。也带我们在City转了一下，遇见的工作人员都非常的热情。
DE
Great tour guide. He explained a lot of things about animals we spotted. Very friendly!
Very professional organised tour. Lunch was amazing! Tour guide was friendly and funny. We saw most of the big 5 and our tour guide made sure we had enough time to take pictures and observe around.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional experience.
MoAfrika Tours are very professional. Peter was our guide, he was friendly, polite and knowledgeable. Amazing experience, we saw elephants, rhino, warthog, giraffe, lion, impala, kudu and wildebeest. It was a splendid experience.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service and super friendly
A great experience!! I am so happy with all the beautiful animals we saw today.