AMS Directors and Tour Guides
Amazing Memories Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- ASTA, KATO, AMREF & Eco Tourism
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $130 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Ritwika | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safari company for memorable trip experience
Me and my family were celebrating milestone birthdays and wanted to do an East African safari. Amazing Memories Safaris is the one I selected among dozens of other groups based on review. And oh they did not disappoint. From the planning stage and answering my million qs, Anne was very helpful. Curating to exactly how we wanted our itinerary to be and making sure we get the best possible deal. We did the 11 days Kenya and Tanzania Safari, mid range.
Even with few minor hiccups ( not the company’s issue but the accommodation error) everything was perfect. We really enjoyed our time and both our guides in Masai Mara (Joseph N) and Tanzania (Charles) were excellent and very knowledgeable. Unfortunately we had a different guide for amboseli (another Josef) who is suppose to be a veteran guide with the company but we felt he rushed us and was definitely tired from a previous trip. I would recommend that guides get some time off in between so they are not tired and are refreshed for new clients. It was a little disappointing after having two amazing guides on the safari prior to Amboselli.
I was a little nervous about the Tanzania part due to the earlier review on the company they contract with. But our guide in Tanzania, Charles made the trip absolutely memorable. He went above and beyond for us to have a trip of a lifetime. He was the most professional guide. I even suggested to Anne some tips that Charles offered us on the safari which she said she will incorporate on the Kenya side safaris.
From the planning, to execution everything was perfect. All the accommodations and food were amazing and exceeded my expectations. But Serengeti bush camp was our favorite. The hospitality of all the staff at the camps is what made this a really amazing experience.
The games drives were so much fun and we saw all the big 5, migration and so many animals. My only suggestion is that we did all the day game drives every day and it was a bit tiring. Even thought the itinerary suggest to choose between am/pm drives or full drive the guides did explained why a full day is best for viewing. But I still believe the clients should be given a choice or the itinerary can be more transparent and we are told that before we embark on the journey so we are prepared.
The communications from the staff at Amazing was very thorough and swift. On the last day Anne took time for all my suggestions. Very respectful and friendly staff. They also organized birthday celebrations for us at the camps which made our trip really special.
Thank you Amazing Safaris
KR
Email SIj | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari tour thanks to Amazing Memories Safaris!
It was the most memorable, amazing tour we've ever had thanks to the Amazing Memories Safaris. I would give it over five stars if I could! I would highly recommend this tour company and our guide Francis to my friends who consider safari tour in Kenya.
For your information, we are family of three (two adults and one seven-year-old boy) and took a private 6-day-safaris tour. (Nairobi-Amboseli(2 nights)-Nakuru(1)-Masai Mara(2)-Nairobi, and dropped by Lake Naivasha)
Prior to booking, I searched and compared many companies and contacted a few of them. I wanted to choose among Kato-bonded companies with good ratings and with not too expensive price. Amazing Memories Safaris was the most prompt and transparent company with great customer ratings and most reasonable price compared to the others. They showed from the beginning difference between mid-range and luxury tour, and price difference as well- which seemed reasonable. (Some companies would not specify accommodation, and I wanted to make decision fully informed) Anne has been very helpful, easy to communicate with - even with small details prior to and upon arrival in Kenya.
On safaris tour itself, it was the most amazing experience for us, thanks to our guide Francis. We could see all big five animals and much more! Also I really enjoyed hearing so many stories and much information about the animals and plants from Francis. Francis was the best guide we've ever met. He is a superb, knowledgeable, polite and kind guide. We could see that he was trying his very best to show us most animals on each site and he succeeded in it! We all thought we could see that many lions and a leopard, etc all thanks to his knowledge about animals and good decisions based on it. From the beginning to the end of the tour, he accommodated everything very well. We cannot thank him more.
On accommodation, they were actually even better than I thought and we were satisfied with them. I did not book a luxury tour, but the accommodation was beyond our expectation. Especially Lodges in Amboseli and Masai Mara were all very near the parks and had nice facilities and rooms. We were satisfied with services too.
Overall, we are much impressed and satisfied with the tour offered by Amazing Safaris Tour. There was nothing more I would wish for. Hope we would be able to go another trip to Kenya with them soon.
CA
Email Mark | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip done by Amazing memory tour operator
After spending couple of weeks searching for tour operators for African safari we chose Amazing Memories Safari based on exceptional reviews. After our first initial contact with the company we got a fast and detailed response from Anne.
She sent us a couple of options for different hotel selections and camp itinerary for a packed 12 days private safari trip.
We did some changes with hotel selection and camps and after a couple of days we received a revised itinerary from Anne, which we accepted with a 10% deposit to secure the package.
Amboseli National Park. Kibo Safari Camp -4 STAR
Olpajeta Conservancy. Sweetwaters Serena Camp – 5 Star
Samburu Game reserve. Ashnil Samburu Camp- 5 Star
Lake Nakuru National Park Flamingo Hill T. Camp-4 STAR
Masai Mara National Reserve. Mara Simba Lodge -4 Star
Mara Serena. Lodge 5 star
We were met in Nairobi airport, and introduced to our driver James, who drove to Amboseli National Park and did evening game drives with impeccable views of mount Kilimanjaro. Also, we saw many different animals including: elephants , zebras ,hippos, lion’s and their cubs and cheetahs. Kibo resort was excellent with outstanding view of mountains.
In Olpajeta Conservancy we saw many rhinos and spotted Lino’s family playing with three cubes. It was secluded with no another jeeps around so we could watch them playing for almost an hour without distraction in close proximity. Thanks to James for his ability to spot animals where nobody can find them.
The Water hole was in front of our tent and we saw rhinos during day coming to drink water from it.
In Samburu Game reserve we saw special five and we completed our big five by spotting leopards. We saw cheetahs family haunting gazelle.
Even when it was super hot in Samburu I can say it was one of my favourite parks.
After Lake Nakuru National Park Flamingo Hill T. Camp-4 STAR
We did boat trip on lake Narvasha to see hippos.
Last four days we spent in Masai Mara 2 nights in Mara Simba and 2 nights in Mara Serena.
Game drive in Mara triangle was an unbelievable experience. We saw lions haunting zebras and eating buffalo .
Serena was a high class resort with perfect accommodations.
Thanks Amazing memory team for organizing an amazing trip for us.
Our guide \ driver James was outstanding , same us Eliud who joined us for last couple of days.
I highly recommend this company as the best tour operator for Kenya African safari!
Email Inigo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One of the best trips we have ever done!
The Safari tour was one of the best trips we have ever done! Our tour guide, Eliud, made the trip. It was because of him that we saw pretty much every animal multiple times ( e.g. Lions, Chettahs, Leopards, Hyenas.. etc) and he brought a great energy. Joseph was also very easy to deal with and made organsing the trip seamless. We did a 5 day safari to Lake Naivasha (Sawela lodge), Lake Nakuru (The Cliff) and Masai Mara (Kichwa Tembo) which worked out well for us. We went to Crescent Island in Lake Naivasha which was incredible as it was a walking tour and so you get very close to the animals and you see lots of Hippos on the boat over. Lake Nkururu is cool because of the amazing landscape and getting to see the Rhinos. However, the best part was the Masai Mara and in particular staying at Kichwa Tembo. Hands down one of the best hotels we have stayed at. Seeing the animals in the Masai was just out of this world. I couldn't recommend this trip enough!!
EG
Email Ashraf El Khadem | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Memories Safaris are simply great!
Our company Egyptian Express Travel communicated with Amazing Memories Safaris regarding a small group visit to Kenya.
They have provided us with several tour programs if which we have chosen a trip to include Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, as well as Masai Mara.
Their attention to detail and prompt replies to our many questions made us confident that we have chosen the right partners in Kenya.
Their driver/guides were punctual, very helpful and all our tour members were very happy.
As our trip involved luxury accommodations throughout we thank Amazing Memories Safaris for their recommendations of lodges which were truly remarkable.
We certainly look forward to sending more clients to Kenya in the near future.
PT
Email Albano | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
African tour
After an attentive internet search for a safari photographic tour in Kenya and Tanzania I decided to choose the tour proposed by Amazing Memories Safaris.
I traveled with this company last year and decided to do it again.
They know, especially Anne, that my main purpose is photography .
With two excellent guides either in Kenya or Tanzania I could take some very good keepers at Masai Mara,Amboseli,Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Memories are made of this….
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Email Marilou | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Memories Safaris is Tour Operator Par Excellence
Although this wasn’t our family’s first safari, this trip is absolutely one for the books, with all credit going to Amazing Memories Safaris. It took 2+ years of planning because pandemic struck and our originally intended trip for 2020 did not materialize until August 2022. Despite everything being in a constant state of flux inherent in covid times, the staff of Amazing Memories remained unperturbed and pulled out all the stops through every last-minute change and cancellation.
Here’s how our story unfolded. Upon finding out that Kenya Air offers nonstop flights between NY and Nairobi, our family decided to begin and end our safari in Kenya. I started my research and planning with an email blast to countless local (Kenya-based) tour operators. I quickly narrowed down my choices, with Amazing Memories Safaris eventually emerging the winner. I was sold. Anne consistently showed herself to be a paragon of grace and patience and sincerity. Her and Wangechi’s responses to my queries were prompt and detailed. Communication with Anne remained uninterrupted, even while she was on leave (something I did not even know until much later). She was honest and forthcoming with her explanations and never gave false reassurances. I recall one day receiving an email from Anne, asking if I would like to change a certain accommodation in my itinerary to one she found to be lower-priced yet better in amenities and location! She and Wangechi took the time to understand and work so diligently on my preferences, so much so that it felt like nothing was impossible with them. All these while staying within my strict budget! And let me emphasize, too, that on top of such impeccable customer service, they also gave the lowest quote! No kidding.
Our week-long journey spanned Kenya and Tanzania, to include Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Amboseli. To provide us with a full range of experience, Anne arranged our accommodations to run from the relatively basic to the fanciest (2 tented camps and 2 lodges). We loved Every. Single. One. Each accommodation had its own unique charm and warm touches—and each was simply perfect in its own way! Another proof of how Anne read me like a book and was so in tune with my likes and inclinations.
Now on to the guides, the backbone of the safaris. We had Joseph M in Kenya, and he simply takes the cake! We can’t say enough wonderful things about him because…what’s not to love? He was extremely knowledgeable, punctual, warm, entertaining with a great sense of humor, and drove with such skill that it felt like he was one with the road. He’d always go over and beyond to keep us in awe! The amount of wildlife we saw because of Joseph was unbelievable. We even witnessed a migration of wildebeests and zebras at the Mara River and they passed right in front of us, an unforgettable sight to behold. We truly hated saying goodbye to Joseph when he finally dropped us off at the airport. Our guide in Tanzania was Santos, and he was remarkable as well. Like Joseph, he was knowledgeable and patient and flexible. Joseph had already fulfilled 4 of the Big Five. Now it was up to him to find us the elusive rhino. And sure enough, Santos delivered! We also got to marvel at a wildebeest migration right before our eyes, thanks to Santos for taking us to the right place at the right time. For both guides to get us front row seats to the greatest show on earth every time, one can’t get luckier than that!
I can go on and on and on about such a spectacular trip that Amazing Memories Safaris meticulously put together for us. We are definitely going back some day. Our recommendation to everyone: do yourselves a big favor and let the Amazing Memories team assist you with your dream safari. Guaranteed you’ll thank me for it.
Email S&D L | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
We had a private tour through Kenya and Tanzania our guides were Brilliant, food fantastic and our whole tour was truly amazing.
Anna was excellent, making sure we had the right tour for us and everything was going to plan.
Big thank you
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Email Seal, KC | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience of a Lifetime!
This was our very first African safari for me and my wife and Amazing Memories made it indeed memorable! Masai Mara was simply amazing. We also went to Naivasha and Amboseli. Naivasha/Nakaru was nice and Amboseli had the Kilimanjaro and the elephants, but Masai Mara was definitely the jewel of the crown.
Anne, who handled all the reservations and correspondences, was beyond fabulous. She walked me through all the steps, responded immediately (even at 1:30 a.m. of her time) and made sure that we had an incredible experience.
Steve was our guide and he was fantastic. Incredible eyes for spotting animals! We came so close to a family of lions and cheetahs that we could have petted them!
Accommodations were fabulous as well. We stayed in Ashnil in Masai Mara, Naivasha Simba Lodge in Naivasha and Ol Tukai in Amboseli. All of them were simply top notch with customer service, food and locations! Ashnil was on the Mara river and we could see hippos from our room, Naisvasha Lodge had incredible opportunity for bird spotting and Ol Tukai had a view of the animals and Kilimanjaro from the room and dining area :-).
The price for the 10 day trip seems to be reasonable. I did not compare with other operators though because this company was highly recommended by a friend of mine who used them before! Keep up the good work Amazing!
A few quick suggestions for improvements (to make the experiences even more awesome for your future customers):
1. Please ask the guide/driver to clean the car a bit on a daily basis because it gets very dusty.
2. For the whole day game drive, it will be nice to have some folding tables and chairs to have the lunch instead of sitting on the ground.
Thank you Amazing Memories:- you made our first African Safari an experience of a lifetime!
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Email Grace | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended tour and reliable tour operator
I booked a nine day safari with Amazing Memories Safaris with a goal of seeing the great migration, and many different parks throughout Kenya. Our trip was a major success. Anne (my contact at the company) was excellent at making a custom itinerary. She always responded to my questions right away, and provided detailed information. I am a pescatarian (dietary requirement), and that was well received and handled by all of our safari locations. Eliud was an incredible guide. He provided lots of helpful information about the animals and Kenya. We told him we loved birds, so he made sure to point cool ones out to us and teach us the names. If he didn't know the name of one, he would look it up for us. He is very knowledgable and answered our incessant questions. Eliud is funny too - our group really bonded with him. We hope to stay in touch!
Our favorite stop was Amboseli and Masai Mara, but we also enjoyed that Samburu had a "special 5" - 5 unique animals only found in that particular park. Looking back, I wish we visited less parks and spent less time in each location. We were at a new park almost every day, and the drives in between were around 6 hours. The drives did fly by - I am very grateful we paid extra for a more comfortable SUV. That upgrade was well worth it. I was shocked by how few mosquitoes there were too. I worried a lot before the trip about about getting bug bites and I came home with zero. (There are less bugs in dry season, but we still took precautions.)
The only things I didn't like about the trip: I had wanted to visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy, but by the time we booked, the lodge there was full. Anne emailed us to ask if we approved of a different lodge and we said yes, but I didn't realize that because of the lodge change, we would no longer be visiting the Ol Pejeta Park. I wish that alteration was made clearer. I should have paid more attention to the revised itinerary because we were disappointed to have missed that park. We also opted to add on Masai Village - I loved the village itself where a local villager showed us how people in his village live, but I regret looking at the jewelry at the end of the tour. Our village guide made my group feel bullied into buying jewelry from each of the twenty vendors which left us with a very sour taste.
Everywhere you go in Kenya there are people banging on your windows trying to sell you jewelry, it's exhausting. But at the village, our guide said that he wouldn't harass us into making purchases so we agreed to take a look at the jewelry. While he showed us around, he made forceful comments like "This vendor is my wife. You need to buy from her. Why aren't you supporting my family?" when we decided not to purchase from every person.
All in all, we loved our trip and loved the tour company!