Email Lynne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We visited Katanga forest, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara and Amboseli over 9 days
Kenya is a great place to visit on safari. We enjoyed everywhere we went - which was a self picked itinerary. In retrospect I think we should have visited fewer parks in the time available as we did have some long days driving. Our driver was excellent at finding game for us - and was always keen to find as much as possible for us to see!
Food and accommodation everywhere was very good.
CA
Email Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding experience, Maasai Mara is stunning - the animal viewing, the sunsets, everything
The wildlife is abundant in Maasai Mara. The scenery at Lake Nakuru is quite different from the Mara, but it's worth the trip. We opted for a 4x4 and it was well worth it - I wouldn't want to do the drive to the park, and the game drive, in a van. Our guide was knowledgeable and kept in contact with other guides to ensure we saw the Big 5, and then some.
The food at our accommodations was good. We felt well taken care of. The food on the way to/from Lake Nakuru was ok. It was tasty, there just wasn't much in the way of selection.
LT
Email Dalia Miklaseviciute | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing experience in the wildlife
everything was perfect, just simply transportation took so much time.. But that's the reality of Kenya
LV
Email Diana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable falling in love with big cats, giraffes, Kenya
Here more about our safari:
The most unforgettable vacation among others (Bali, Phillipines, Canaries, Medditerranian islands, ...)!!!
I quested 4 companies at the beginning and only WILD Safaris and Travel's representative Tom kept answering on my requests while I was sticking together our ambitious wishes with our possibilities. Tom was very attentive, explained everything on e-mail and whatsapp, answered on all my requests, within max 24 hours.
With Tom's kind assistance also were purchased tickets for SGR train Nairobi - Mombasa (beach) to go after safari and back, as such purchase can be done only from local telephone owner.
We were met at Nairobi airport at night upon arrival by representative as agreed and after 4 days safari dropped out at our chosen accommodation
During our tour we stayed at 2 different places - Midi Mingi Ecocamp and hotel in Nakuru. We were welcomed with a lot enthusiasm at each place! The staff was very friendly and very accommodating. The food was very taste, a la fourchette, and always hot and fresh and plenty of it.
About safary: our driver and guide in one person - Patrik -incredible sense of where rare animals could be found, attracting descriptions about their habits and lives! and all - with light sense of humor! We saw all big 5 (rhinos - at Nakuru), many times lions - males with overfull stomachs, group of females, couple! and plenty of my lovely giraffes and elephants crossing the road!
Patrik has fantastic intuition where rare animals could be met. Patrik was so sincere and genuine in wanting to get to know us and make sure we were having the best time of our lives. Also visit to Masai Village third day morning was educational and interesting.
So exciting all together!
Our expectations were exceeded as we got value for our money.
We saw many animals (all big 5) thank to our very charismatic driver/guide Patric.
We highly recommend services of WILD Safaris and Travel to any traveler to Kenya.
After safari adventures we enjoyed one week at north (Malindi, Bonino Chalet) from Mombasa and south (Galu, Bidi Badu Zanzibar) beaches - greatest relax!
Highly recommend to attend Crocodile and Snake farm -Malindi!so exciting, with portion of good humor stories about all animals from farm owner, ex-professional snake catcher! There you can meet all famous politician names!
CA
Email Ed & Marcia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible lifetime experience!
We had a great 7 day Big Game safari with Boundless Africa Journeys. Our rep Annette was extremely organized and thorough with our itinerary. Upon our arrival in Nairobi she was also most kind and helpful with a half day short notice tour ahead of our safari start. This is where we met Enock, our guide. He is the guide extraordinare, punctual, organized, knowledgeable with excellent driving skills. We completed seeing both the Big Five and the Samburu Special Five with credit to Enock . Top marks to BAJ for this trip of a lifetime !
US
Email Y. S. W. | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Better than expected adventure of a lifetime
The ride was a bit long and rough. If you can afford it, fly in to the reserve. The wildlife was fantastic we saw every animal except a leopard. Accommodations were quite comfortable, and we never encountered any mosquitoes. Food was excellent. Weather was perfect, cool, not chilly, and clear. We have a baboon climb into the land cruiser and begin to help himself to some food, which was a little frightening, but very cool also.
AE
Email Corry | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond all of my expectations
My niece and I planned a 3 day safari to Masai-Mara for the final week of October followed by a trip to Lamu Island for 3 days on the beach and exploring the town. We were so pleased with our amazing booking agent Paula who thought thru every detail such as flights and airport transfers between various airports. We could turn our minds down and open our hearts to relax and take everything in.
There was so much to take in! The animals on the safari were all having their babies at this time of year, lucky for us, so we could take in family groups with ease. The wildebeests were finishing their migrations so that was gorgeous to see how they organized themselves. Our guide on the safari went above and beyond to track a wide variety of animals and each day we found ourselves saying "how can it get any better than this?" only to be surprised at how it would always did!
The most special were all the hearts of the Kenyans we met, truly warm and big and kind. We were made to feel so welcome. In fact, that word "Welcome" was said to us many many times and it was felt deeply by us. Kenya is in our hearts and we hope to return to see more of this great country!
US
Email Mark | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect
We stayed as a group of 12 at the Ilkeliani Camp in the Maasai Mara. I have stayed at these facilities multiple time. Everything was perfect from start to end. The staff went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. From the lodging to the amazing food, as for a the safari drivers they were very knowledgeable of the wildlife and always did their best to get us the best views as possible. I would diffenately recommend this trip.
I would like to come back!!!
Everything was in excellent level! I wish Kenyan people to continue care of their nature, it is in the best condition in the world as it is virgin.
Animals are amazing but don't use BIGMAC Safaris
Nothing can beat the wildlife of Kenya, however we had the WORST tour guide, John and would not recommend BigMac safaris or John as a guide. He rarely spoke to us and quite honestly barely acknowledged us. He put us in danger by driving insane speeds on the roads and with broken seat belts. He was on his phone ALL of the time, if not talking then texting and looked like we were bothering him anytime we asked a question. He was frequently late for us sometimes at the expense of us missing meals. Go with another company, ANY OTHER company has to be better. He only spoke to us at the end when he wanted to explain to us what a good guide he was and if we didn't believe him we should "check trip advisor".
