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Email Filippo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari
We made a beautiful trip across several parks from Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli and Tsavo East and we finish with a few days in Watamu.
We really enjoyed the parks, maybe we found Tsavo less interesting at the end, we had very long hours trasnferring from one site to the other, but the scenery was always entertaining. We were able to see all kind of animals also thanks to our guide Daniel (Beacon Safari).
We also enjoyed our time in Watamu even if the presence of the beach boys can result a little annoying, always coming after you without leaving.
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Email Momi Giampaolo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice place for safari but stay away from beaches!
Had a nice experience overall, safari was decent organized: we liked almost everything but lunch box were very poor with cold chicken, driver was nice (he only would have to explain a bit more once we are experiencing the safari).
We had a problem with one of our transfers from Mombasa to Nairobi (was supposed to be by first cass train and it was paid 10 months in advance to Silas) but the day before we had to buy a flight ticket by ourselves just to avoid to join a 10 hour bus! By the way Silas recognized us some money back.
The rest of the organization was just perfect!
We really appreciate the animals and the experience, the structures we stayed, we only think that kenyan people are not a very welcoming (I am not saying they are not polite!!) ….. most of them are just doing their job to get money without any kind of care or love…. we experienced some (just 4/5) of them which really liked their job, and it was very clear: they were just adorable!!!
Now the very bad thing about the coastline: ladies and gentlemen get ready to be constantly bothered by people for every kind of thing… the just try to make you pay for something, also to walk behind you just to make sure their friends won’t bother you while walking on the beach!
The beach in Watamu was full of plastic, it was everywhere!!!!! That’s unacceptable!
Outside of the hotel (we stayed in Watamu and Diani Beach) is just a mess: people driving like crazy, roads are destroyed, people constantly try to approach you for some money or trying to sell something, very very disappointing and stressful.
Our vacation was ruined by people who live there, the same people that prefer bother tourists than find a job and try to make their country a welcoming destination!
We got back with one big certain: WE WILL NOT BE BACK IN KENYA ANYMORE!
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Email Daniele | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredibile experience
Beautiful experience and very kind personnel for the safari and the accomodations.
P.S.: Ngutuni lodge is awesome!
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Email Fariha Saadi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya is nothing but magical!
We could not have asked for a better experience than what we had during our Safari with Spirit of Kenya. Wonderful lodges, excellent services, with wonderful meals on-board.
Kenya is definitely one of those places, specially the savannah, the actual beauty of which you cannot capture through your camera lens no matter what you do. It settles deep into your soul in ways you cannot imagine. You lose track of time, and you lose your connection with this artificial world. You only exist in the wild, alongside your oldest pals and get a good whiff of how far humans have strayed away from what they were supposed to be.
Safety however is an issue outside the parks/resorts and the government should work upon providing a smooth law and order for tourists who pay a hefty amount for their experiences in Kenya. We, along with 100s of other tourists, got hijacked by a bunch of local protesters on our way from Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru. We missed our evening game drive that day because we stood still in that hijacked patch for more than 4 hours. It was a tense situation as we had kids along and we were scared that things may go south during the protest as no government official or anyone from tourism board came to rescue any of us from the situation.
These kinds of experiences within the country create a distaste for an otherwise beautiful experience.
Nevertheless, our trip to Kenya was fantastic and it was nothing less than a wonderful surprise for all of us. The weather, the hospitality inside the resorts and lodges was excellent.
We wish to visit Kenya in the future too.
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Email Yang Changyang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
actually so boring
if you wanna a good trip，tip the driver first.he decide what you can see
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Email Peihong Dong | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wild world, making you excited. Good memory will last a quite long time.
This trip was higher than what we expected. Our guide Samuel has amazing skill for seeking out wild animals. We saw adult male, pride, cheetah, leopard... too numerous to count. The special thing is we have seen the crossing of mara river under our guide's incredible knowledge / experience and drive skill.
The travel was perfect, happiness throughout the entire journey. Say thank you, Samuel!
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Email John William Carlson | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent location for safari in dry season (September), especially using Lion Rider Safaris.
Best safari vacation ever during September dry season with Lion Rider Safaris and guide Mule Johnson made it exceptional. No bugs, great food, great facilities, huge number of animals. We did Mara Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli National Park, and Crescent Island. All great and different. Included tour of Masai village by king’s son and danced with them.
Email Lisa | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
Recently got back from a 2 week holiday in Kenya . We travelled around 6 national parks on a safari trip with Meektrail safaris followed by 4 lazy days at The Swahili beach hotel on Diani beach . All of the national parks offered something different and we thoroughly enjoyed everyone however the Masai Mara , Amboselli and Lake Naivasha were my personal favourites and the ones I would highly recommend . We did a lot of travelling about by road and really enjoyed seeing a different way of life . We found the Kenyan people to be very friendly . Nice to have the lazy days by the beach at the end of our trip o the lovely Diani beach . The only slight negative I had about the entire trip were that the beach boys and beggars in Diani became a bit tiresome at times making a nice simple walk on the beach or into town feel like hard work .
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Email Deborah McDonal | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing adventure.
Experienced many good surprises in Kenya. First, the Kenyan people are so wonderful…kind, gentle, civil, appreciative. Every American should be required to visit to learn how to treat others! Second, the animals….seeing in their natural habitats…amazing beauty. Third, the food…fresh and unprocessed, so delish!! We always felt safe.
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Email Jasen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful landscape and animals
Nice parks and animals, scenery is great, safaries are the best part of Keny
