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 Vivian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
HANDS-DOWN, AMAZING MEMORIES ARE EMBEDDED IN MY MIND!
We were living on the edge and booked this safari a few weeks before our trip to Kenya. Probably not the best way to do it, but we were able to get absolutely terrific accommodations. We booked a 4 night/5 day itinerary.
Anne was so helpful with the millions of questions I bombarded her with. She was always a text away on Whatsapp and tailored the trip to our needs.
We decided we only wanted to stay at two lodges, and picked the parks we wanted to see. We ended up staying at Lake Naivasha Sopa (had the most beautiful pool area and manicured gardens, the architecture was beautiful, and our cottages were spacious) for two nights, and Sarova Mara Game Camp for the other two nights (luxury tents). Our game drives were in Lake Naivasha, Lake Nukuru, and the Mara.
Peter was our everything—driver, guide, and FRIEND. He went out of his way to find "nice" restrooms for us on the way to all our destinations, and he was just the sweetest person.
All in all, we had the best experience with Amazing Memories Safaris. We have been telling all our friends about them, and would definitely use them again in a heartbeat!
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Email Leah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
THE BEST SAFARI! Request Joseph, bring water
Amazing Memories Safaris will leave you with truly amazing memories! We made contact with this company through safari bookings.com and was met with a response within a few hours. Ann was happy to help us plan the trip we really wanted to go on, and was fast to respond to any questions. Her communication was very clear and friendly, and I could tell she wanted us to get exactly what we wanted out of the trip, I really appreciated that.
The cost of our trip was very reasonable compared to other companies, for this specific itinerary:
Day 1: pick up from hotel and drive to Amboseli, evening game drive (this was amazing!)
Day 2: full day game drive in Amboseli — our favorite park! There is so much to see here and it is a bit smaller than Masai Mara, so you don’t have to drive around as long to see stuff. It’s all right there! We saw so many elephant, a pride of 12 lions, warthog, zebra, wildebeest, hyena, lots of hippo, and plenty of birds.
Day 3: drive to Lake Nakuru for an evening game drive. — This was also amazing! We saw rhinos at a very close distance, and even witnessed a pride of lions eating a zebra. It was so amazing. I regret not booking another full day in Lake Nakuru.
Day 4: drive to Masai Mara for an evening game drive. This is where we got up close with two cheetahs! Soooo cool!
Day 5: full game drive in Masai Mara. This park is huge, and you have to drive very far, but this was the only park we saw cheetah, and 3 male lions with full mane. We saw wildebeest cross the River, big crocodile, and LOTS of hippo. Masai Mara has it all, but it is a lot of driving, and after 5 days of driving on Safari, it gets a little tiring. But thats what it’s all about!
Each lodge was really great. You have to realize how incredible it is that these lodges even exist out there in the wild. The beds are clean, the washrooms are basic but very clean and functional, everywhere we stayed provided PLENTY of food. Some meals were better than others, and some lodges food was better than others, but yet here is always something good to eat. If you have to eat rice and beans (these were always delicious) for a few meals, do it, because it is incredible to be there.
We stayed at the AA Amboseli, Eagle Palace Hotel in Nakuru, and AA Mara Lodge. Each were 5 stars in hospitality.
PLEASE READ: the drinks are not free. The water is not free. Your driver will provide you water for the game drives and car rides, but outside of the car, and in the lodges, no water is free other than the two small bottles in your room. Water for purchase is expensive. 300 shillings for a 1.5L bottle really adds up $$$. I would suggest buying 5L bottles from a supermarket ahead of time if you drink a lot of water. You can buy a 5L bottle for around 250 shillings. We brought 2, and it wasn’t enough. Our guide, Joseph Mwaniki (the best of the best) was gracious enough to let us stop at a supermarket to buy more water in Lake Nakuru.
Also, your driver is important. A senior driver will know a lot about the park, which roads to take, and how to navigate so you can see what there is to see without getting lost. I highly recommend Joseph Mwaniki as a guide. When we return for another safari one day, we undoubtedly will request him. He was so nice, and so knowledgeable about each park. He made us feel safe and welcome at all times. He wanted us to see everything, and we did! More saw more than what we thought would see. He is now a friend, and we cannot wait to return to see him one day.
Another thing to mention.. the van. The van was GREAT. It was so comfortable, more affordable, and was able to handle the safari roads BETTER than the “cool” Land cruisers or 4x4 jeeps. The roof pops up so you can see everything you need to see. Go for the van. Save your money!
Day 6: The last day we included a hippo boat ride in Lake Naivasha. This was also a great experience. It was a small private boat, not the big hippo boats you see other groups do. I recommend it.
They also provide you an AMAZING Safari hat which was very useful for keeping my hair out of my face while we were standing up and driving through the parks.
Everything was amazing and it left us with so many amazing memories. We can’t wait to go back.
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Email Jackie & Bill | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Safari in Kenya!
We began planning our African Safari 9 months in advance. In looking for a tour company to use, we found Amazing Memories Safaris and we are very glad we chose them! From the beginning the quotes, correspondence, answering countless questions etc was all done in a timely manner and everything was well explained. We were given great choices of hotels based upon our budget and in the end we loved all of our accommodations. We had specific places we wanted to see and stay, and Anne made sure we were able to see them all and fit everything in. Our driver James Magi was awesome. He was a wealth of knowledge with all of the animals and places. James made sure that we were comfortable, had cold waters for us each day and knew great places to stop for bathroom breaks. He was able to find all the animals for us and we saw the Big 5 and much more! We highly recommend Amazing Memories Safaris if you are thinking about a trip to Kenya. Booking with them takes the worry out of all the planning and you can focus on having fun!
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Email Sona | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Family Safari Experience!
Hotels, excursions, guides, and Anne our tour operator were all AMAZING. We are a family of 6 with 4 young children ranging from 10 to 1 year old. The entire team was superb. They ensured that we were safe, comfortable, and well fed. The experience is unforgettable. If you are thinking about doing this safari you absolutely should. It's so worth it and you have a lifetime of memories. Anne is the best and completely understands how to plan a trip with children. Our itinerary was Amboseli x 2 days, Lake Navaisha x 1 day, Lake Nakuru x 1 day, Masai Mara x 3 days, and Zanzibar x 4 days. We loved all the places we visited and would have stayed in Zanzibar longer if we had extra time. This was a lovely vacation - just go and enjoy it!
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Email Daytona | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My dream vacay!
What an amazing experience! My trip was originally planned for June 2020. Unfortunately, due to Covid, it was put off and postponed to June 2022. Anne was helpful every step of the way for 2 and a half years. Emails were answered in a timely fashion. When I was ready to rebook my trip (which was totally different than my original 2020 plan) she answered all my questions and gave recommendations. We went with 10 days in Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and Maasai Mara. James M was our guide and he was excellent! Funny, polite, knowledgeable and informative. He provided info on the animals, birds, trees, and even the towns we drove through. We stayed at Serena Amboseli, Naivasha Simba Lodge, Ashnil Mara Camp and Keekorok. I look forward to visiting again and I highly recommend using Amazing Memories to plan your trip!
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Email Dario | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Private 10 days Safari in Kenya: astounding!
After spending a lot of time deciding among many tour operators we have chosen Amazing Memories Safari for a 10 days private Safari: Amboseli National Park, Ol Pajeta Conservancy, Samburu, Lake nakuru and Masai Mara.
Immediately our contact person Anne was available for our needs, from booking to logistics.. and the holiday was fantastic! James is an exceptional guide and went to great lengths to make our first safari a unique experience!
I absolutely recommend Amazing Memories Safari for your next trip to Kenya! This was our first safari, but it won't be the last!
Email Vincent | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 14-day tour thanks to the Amazing Memories safaris team
Fantastic 14-day tour in Kenya and Tanzania (Mainland and Zanzibar).
The booking was done without any difficulties thanks to Anne who was always available to answer all of our questions.
The main concern we had was that Amazing Memories Safaris would not be able to fully deliver what they advertised. But, they were perfect from start to finish (hotels, food, tour guides, etc.)
Amazing Memories Safaris team deserves 5 stars for the quality of what they offer.
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Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was knowledgeable, kind, and helpful!
It was truly a spectacular adventure. I am so grateful to the Amazing Memories Safari team. They were incredibly accommodating, kind, helpful, accessible, and knowledgeable. Wangechi and Anne were great organizers. We spent two days and one night in Amboseli and it was absolutely stunning. Mike, our guide, helped us see lions, cheetahs, elephants, hyenas, giraffes, and the list could go on! So many animals! We learned about the Kenyan culture and, honestly, we fell in love with it. Words can’t describe how thankful I am to this team. I would HIGHLY recommend booking with Amazing Memories Safaris; you won’t regret it!!
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Email Carla | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really amazing!
We booked our trip by internet with Anne, who is a very nice and helpful person. Everything was very simple and like we asked for.
We booked a 6 days Safari (Amboseli, Lake Navaisha and Masai Mara). The hotels we chose were: Kibo Safari Camp in Amboseli (beautiful camp with an amazing view to Kilimanjaro! The best!); Simba Lodge in Lake Navaisha (the hotel has animals around the garden and the rooms are good); Keekorok in Amboseli (beautiful hotel, very good food. we love it).
Our experience was perfect and unforgettable. Our guide, Steve, is a very nice person and always with a good mood. Steve was always worried about us and did everything with detail. We loved so much Steve, really really good person. We never forget Steve and the experience that he gave to us. If we come back to Kenya, for sure we choose Steve again (and Amazing Memories of course) :)
Steve, thank you very much!!! You are the best guide!
We recommend 200% Amazing Memories.
Email Emma W | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Would not hesitate to recommend - fantastic experience
We arranged our safari with Amazing Memories and we were so glad we did. The communication from booking until we travelled was excellent, with prompt answers to my whattsapp questions and a detailed itinerary provided. On the day our safari started were collected promptly from our Nairobi hotel in a safe, clean land cruiser vehicle.
Our driver guide was Eliud and he was amazing! His all around knowledge of the local area , parks / conservancies and wildlife was fantastic. Eliud worked really hard at making sure we had a wonderful time - he drove for long distances and still was willing to be up early the to take us on full day game drives. We felt safe with his driving and he even helped out other driver in the Mara when they got stuck. We were glad we were with Eliud for who safety was clearly a priority. Eliud also knew all the toilet stops and varied activities that we hadn’t even thought or heard of before (ranger walk and hippo walk) which made our trip extra special.
We certainly have amazing memories, thank you so much