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 GU | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five star experience
Five-star praise for the local guide!
The early communication with Dorcas was very smooth, the emails were replied promptly, and all the requests were met or given good suggestions. Although I was a little worried about remitting money to Africa, fortunately everything went according to plan after landing, and we started a pleasant journey.
Our driver and tour guide George is steady, enthusiastic, professional, and knowledgeable, which made us have one perfect day after another. He gave timely help when we encountered payment difficulties when shopping, and also satisfied or gave useful suggestions for our temporary requests. George has a pair of eagle eyes and can always find various animals. He will also popularize the local cultural characteristics on the road, so that we can understand a lot of local conditions in Kenya.
We are very lucky to choose amazing memories, which gave us an amazing memory.
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Email Flora | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional safari experience, surpassing all expectations
TLDR: you won’t be disappointed if you choose Amazing Memories, don’t forget to ask for Musa as your safari guide!!!
We spent a lot of time researching which safari operator to choose, and it wasn't easy to decide, especially being on the other side of the world and hearing about potential scams. In the end, we chose Amazing Memories, and it turned out to be the best decision.
Starting with the organization: we left things a bit last minute, finalizing everything just a few weeks before our trip. But Neville, our safari organizer, was incredibly responsive, informative, and quick to support. He suggested alternative hotel options when needed and was flexible when I wanted to adjust the itinerary to include different/additional stops. One thing I really appreciated was the 25% deposit requirement (compared to the 50-75% other operators often ask for), and we received clear invoices and payment confirmations, which gave us peace of mind.
When we arrived, Neville went the extra mile by personally meeting us at the hotel, along with our safari guide, Musa. Now, Musa—calling him the perfect guide would be an understatement. He did everything humanly possible to make sure we had a great time and experienced everything a safari in Kenya had to offer. With 20 years of experience, he was an expert at spotting rare animals and you could tell he was passionate about his job, which is always great to see. He was incredibly attentive, never forgetting any special requests, and even arranged extra activities for our final day when we had a late flight.
Musa, thank you for creating memories that will last a lifetime. We feel so lucky to have had you as our guide, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
During our 5-day safari, we saw all the animals we had hoped for, leaving us more than satisfied. The accommodations were exactly as described, and kudos to Neville again for organizing everything so smoothly.
I highly recommend Amazing Memories for your safari adventure, and if you can, request Musa as your guide! If you have any questions or need more details, feel free to email me—I’m genuinely happy to recommend them!
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Email Allie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
As I sit at the airport waiting to depart for our journey home, my husband and I cannot put into words how wonderful this adventure has been, and it is all thanks to Amazing Memories. From the beginning, Nevill made us so comfortable and made it so easy to plan and ask questions. I am not sure the man ever sleeps because he always responded to my questions in a timely manner despite the time difference between America and Kenya. I did months of research prior to choosing a company, and I am so glad we went with Amazing Memories.
Upon arrival at the airport, we were greeted by Nevill, Stephen, and Mike from Amazing Memories and they were so kind and transported us to our first hotel while detailing our itinerary and giving us tips.
The next morning we were picked up by Daniel, our driver for the next 7 days. Daniel quickly became like family to us. He was so friendly and was there for all of our needs. He made sure we were comfortable at every moment of our journey and made sure we knew if we had any problems with any of the hotels he would handle it! We felt very supported with Daniel as our driver. Also, he knows EVERYTHING about every animal you could possibly see. Migration patterns, eating habits, gestation periods, Daniel knew everything and we learned so much on this trip. We were so sad when he dropped us back off at our hotel on our last day. We hope one day to return and see Daniel again.
Our last day, we were once again greeted by Nevill, Mike, and Stephen and we used Amazing Memories to give us a city tour prior to coming to the airport. Stephen was extremely knowledgeable about Kenya and made sure we got to see everything we wanted including Sheldrick’s Elephant Nursery, markets, and the Giraffe Center. He took us everywhere we wanted to go and was so enjoyable to talk to on the journey.
Ultimately, I would choose Amazing Memories again and again and again. Navigating an African Safari trip can be overwhelming but Amazing Memories made it SO EASY. We felt like royalty the entire trip. We will return one day and recommend this company to our friends and family.
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Email Marco and Francesca | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful trip to Kenya, but bad experience with driver
We spent 11 days in August with Amazing Memories Safari between Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, after spending 6 days in Tanzania with a very good guide (Karim) from an excellent tour operator (Amazing Memories Safaris).
The trip in Kenya was overall very nice, the parks visited were undoubtedly amazing.
Coming to talk about the organization of the trip, it is fair to mention some positive aspects:
- the tour operator was always prompt in responding to emails;
- the accommodations where we stayed were very nice (even if very expensive, but of course we knew that);
- the 4x4 car was in good condition.
The strongly negative aspects, on the other hand, concern the driver/guide. Indeed:
- he spoke difficult-to-understand English;
- he had a fair knowledge of the parks, but still a not acceptable level for a guide (e.g., at the first lodge in the Masai Mara he arrived using Google Maps; he struggled to locate the locations indicated by other guides where sightings were taking place, with the result that sometimes we were late and almost missed important moments of the sightings);
- he had just an elementary knowledge of animals (e.g., he struggled to distinguish different types of birds or even antelopes from each other, and gave us systematically wrong information about animal behavior);
- he had no strategy for exploring the parks and looking for animals. On the second day we realized that we had to organize our tour independently (we have a fair knowledge of African nature, having traveled a lot, watched for documentaries, "Wild Earth" and read books) and, in fact, we managed to make excellent sightings (but always struggling to get the guide to go to the best places possible);
- he did not know how to position himself in the best ways for sightings (which is certainly complex in Kenya due to the large number of vehicles, but which should still be a prerogative of a good guide);
- we never managed to start the game drive at dawn because he needed at least 30 minutes to eat breakfast.
We did game drives in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Argentina, USA, Norway, Poland, Italy, India, Indonesia, Australia: we never saw such a low level of guiding, especially if compared to the high cost of the trip. In conclusion, our substantially negative opinion of the tour operator is conditioned by the guide (for the rest, we have no particular complaints). However, we believe that in a trip of this type the real added value is the guide and, therefore, as said before, we can only express a negative opinion on the tour operator as well.
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Email Tommy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most amazing experience of our lives! I cannot recommend Amazing Memories enough!
Honestly an amazing experience. Everyone at Amazing Memories was extremely helpful and professional. They helped us navigate flight cancellations and changes to our schedule and could not have made the experience any better.
Of course we could not leave a review without giving special shouts to our amazing guide Steve and Anne who helped make adjustments in real-time to our trip.
100% recommend for anyone considering a safari, we felt in very safe hands. Aware there are so many choices for operators but honestly I’d recommend choosing Amazing Memories, you won’t regret it.
And of course seeing the big 5 and so much more made it all the more special
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Email Johanna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour operator that created a great itinerary and accommodated all our requests
After doing research on several companies, we chose to book a 10 day safari with Amazing Memories Safaris at the end of 2023. I ultimately chose them because they were accommodating to all of my requests and responded quickly to my many questions (thank you Anne, Brian, and Nevill). Our itinerary and accommodations included:
1. Lake Nakuru - Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
2. Maasai Mara - Soroi Luxury Migration Camp
3. Serengeti - Four Seasons
4. Ngorongoro - Serena
Our guide for the Kenya leg was Joseph and he helped us spot the big 4 (Rhino, lions, buffalo, and elephants). He was informative and entertaining through the many long and bumpy rides throughout Kenya. We were able to spot many action scenes including lion vs hyena showdowns and cheetahs carrying around a kill. After, we flew to Serengeti Tanzania, which included a layover with transport to a border crossing. We were picked up in the Serengeti by Santos who was our guide throughout Tanzania. He was also excellent and fulfilled our request to spot a leopard to complete the big 5!
This was a trip of a lifetime and our guides and accommodations were all excellent. I would highly recommend using Amazing Memories Safaris to book your safari.
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Email Iris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Pleasant and knowledgeable.
I recently had the privilege of experiencing a private safari with Amazing Memories Safaris, and I can genuinely say they live up to their name! My journey began after thorough research, where I found glowing reviews from a woman who had an incredible experience with this company. Her excitement and positive energy convinced me to trust Amazing Memories Safaris, and I’m so glad I did.
From the start, the communication with Dorcas was exceptional. She was patient, responsive, and answered every single question I had, making the entire planning process seamless. Dorcas guided me through designing a customized safari that was not only affordable but also tailored to my specific desires. I felt comfortable and reassured by her professionalism and her genuine care throughout the process.
When we arrived, we were assigned Patrick as our safari guide, and he was nothing short of amazing. Patrick was personable, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient. He took the time to ensure we had the best experience possible, allowing us to go at our own pace and making us feel completely at ease. His knowledge of the animals and the landscape was outstanding, and he made sure we didn’t just 'see' the wildlife, but truly experienced the magic of the safari. From learning about the behaviors of the Big Five to understanding the delicate balance of the ecosystem, Patrick enriched our experience with insights we’ll never forget.
Patrick also guided us safely and attentively throughout the safari, ensuring we had the most memorable moments while feeling secure and cared for. His ability to make us feel comfortable, safe, and engaged transformed our trip into something far beyond what we could have imagined.
Amazing Memories Safaris delivered on every promise and more. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a truly personalized, professional, and unforgettable safari experience. Special thanks to Dorcas for her exceptional guidance, and to Patrick for being such an incredible guide. This trip was everything we had hoped for and more!
Email Karen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A fantastic, well organised tour with great accommodation and food with informative guides!
This tour was great value for money with easy communication regarding organisation, amazing accomodation organised for us with a wonderful variety of food on offer and very informative, fun guides who showed us some amazing animals in both Kenya and Tanzania. This was my second trip with them and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to others!
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Email Grace | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One day city tour
We overall like it. Morning after meet with Titus with his brife, and give us hats as gift, we meet Steve, the driver. Steve rearranged the visit time according to traffic, which worked well. He prepared bottled water and showed us the city alone the road which is interesting. We have visited all the sites we planned.
We are happy with your arrangements and service.
Thank you very much!
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Email Dianna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari with Amazing Memories!
My two teenage sons (ages 15 and 13) and I went on a private 7 night safari with Amazing Memories (3 nights Masai Mara, 3 nights Serengeti, and 1 night Ngorongoro Crater). Everything about the experience was fantastic!
The email communication with Anne and Brian during the planning stages was prompt, thorough, and professional. They were very accommodating and flexible with our itinerary. I had been in contact with a few different safari operators and Amazing Memories' top notch communication, along with their competitive pricing, is what ultimately led me to book with them.
The game drives in all three parks were absolutely amazing! We saw the Big Five, but the best part of the safaris was just observing these amazing animals "going about their day" in their natural habitats, seemingly unfazed by their audience. We did a mix of all-day game drives with a picnic lunch, and also morning/afternoon drives, with a relaxing lunch/swim at the lodge. Bottled water was plentiful at all times.
Our guides in both Kenya (Joseph) and Tanzania (Mike) were top notch! They were both full of knowledge about the animals and land, and also extremely kind, caring people. And the safari vehicles (Land Cruisers) were in great condition with no mechanical issues/breakdowns (which we observed with other safari vehicles while out on game drives). My sons and I felt very comfortable and safe at all times.
Amazing Memories lived up to its name and truly left us with amazing memories that will last a lifetime. I spent a LOT of time comparing/researching all the different safari tour options beforehand...let me save you the time of repeating that overwhelming process by recommending you book with Amazing Memories. They are an extremely well-run company, taking great pride in the safari experiences that they provide, and you will not be disappointed. Highly recommend without any hesitation!