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 Eluf C | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dream safari
Amazing Memories Safaris prepared a fantastic dream safari for us. This was my 3rd trip to Kenya and by far the best. Brain and Anne were very helpful and informative from the time of the booking on. We were met at the hotel, we were given a very cool Landcruiser to accompany us throughout the trip. Our guide, our hero Maurice was amazing. He knew where to find each animal we wanted to see, we were always first there, saw the animals so close we could touch them. He took care of everything for us and was with us in every step of the journey. We stayed in luxurious beyond words camp The Cliff at Lake Nakuru, and the fantastic camp of great experiences Entim in Masai Mara. Both camps were very comfortable (more presidential suite than tent) had out of this world good food and we were pampered and spoiled in both camps. The staff were very friendly, they went out of their ways to make this experience an unforgettable one for us. (One example is, in both camps the staff prepared a happy birthday dance for me as a surprise) In short, it was a fantastic experience, we were always very safe, had tons of fun adventures, memories we loved every minute of our trip.
Email Naomi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing! Would definitely recommend
Amazing Memories definitely lives up to its name! I travelled with my friend to Kenya and we used Amazing Memories Safari for our safari tour. We found the company great to work with when booking and arranging the trip, and they accommodated our preferences when putting together the itinerary and pricing, helping us to plan the best order in which to visit our chosen locations, and accommodation that suited our requirements.
Our driver Steve was amazing and made the trip a truly great experience. He was really friendly and always on time, making the trip feel really organised and smooth. He pointed out interesting things as we drove from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru and from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara, and he had a great network of other drivers who would contact him whenever big cats were spotted.
We managed to see all of the Big Five across Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara thanks to Steve. We even saw two Cheetahs who walked ahead of our truck for a while, and a Leopard hiding in a tree! I couldn’t believe how close we were able to get to the elephants, the lions and the giraffes. I was particularly keen to see some elephants up close and Steve made a special effort to ensure I got to do that, which I really appreciated!
We stayed at Sarova Lion Hill in Lake Nakuru and Mara Serena in Masai Mara on the recommendation of Amazing Memories and we had a great time at both places. The views at Mara Serena were completely out of this world and I am so glad that we stayed there.
I had the trip of the lifetime thanks to Amazing Memories and would definitely recommend the company to anyone planning a safari trip in Kenya!
Email Will | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience, exceeded our expectations
- Joseph was a reliable, experienced tour guide and a great driver who we were glad to have given the difficult terrain. He didn't give up searching for the family of lions on our last day and seeing them was one of the main highlights. He always made good suggestions about game drive schedules and locations but was also flexible.
- Lodges were great, especially the Cliff and Lake Nakuru which was beautiful.
- Brian did a great job of coordinating with us in advance, we knew what to expect.
- It was a bit expensive but worth it overall. We would highly recommend Amazing Memories.
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Email Caroline | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible, professional, responsive
Amazing from start to finish. Anne and Brian were so helpful and accommodating, even with some last minute changes. The camps were beautiful and our guide, Eliud, was hands down the best guide in the Mara. We saw everything we were hoping for, and enjoyed the professionalism and experience of Amazing Memories Safaris. 100% would recommend to anyone looking to design their dream safari.
Email Ara Williamson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Extraordinary safari. We were so well looked after.
The whole experience, from booking through to the safari and then final drop off, was exceptional. Communication in the lead up to our safari was great, and the team at Amazing Memories was able to tailor the package to our needs, including an extra stop, offering alternative accommodation options, and making sure we were getting to include all of the places on our "must visit" list. They took all the stress out of organising the trip.
When we got to Kenya... my, oh my! Our driver, Eliud, was so knowledgeable and friendly, and was able to get us up close and personal with countless animals, while still being respectful to the animals and other travellers. He made sure that we were comfortable in our accommodation, and even arranged an amazing surprise for our son's 5th birthday.
We added the hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara, which was worth every extra dollar.
Getting across the border into Tanzania was made easier, with Eliud and our Tanzanian guide walking us through the process.
The scenery, the animals, the accommodation, the cultural experiences, the food... every part of the trip exceeded our expectations.
I highly recommend Amazing Memories.
(Note, we took the semi-luxury option, with 4WD upgrade)
Email Lizzie F | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful safari!
We had a fabulous 6 day / 5 night safari with Amazing Memories!
We did 1 night in Ol Pejeta, 1 night in Lake Nakuru and 3 nights in the Masai Mara. This worked out to be the perfect blend of being able to experience the smaller conservancies and more concentrated wildlife, and also the vastness of the Masai Mara.
The accommodation and food was great throughout. Our favourite spot was Ashnil Mara Camp in the Masai Mara - having a beer whilst watching the hippos and crocodiles float down the river was really special. The river side tent which we stayed in was also amazing.
The wildlife viewing was top notch and Peter did a wonderful job of making sure we got to see it all - he also had great knowledge of the different species we saw and areas we visited, which added to the overall experience. Thank you Peter!
Anne was great at answering all my queries quickly and putting together a more bespoke itinerary to suit our arrangements - which suited us perfectly.
A really wonderful experience, which we won't forget!
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Email Tu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional team, good routes, reasonable prices
A very professional team, with knowledgeable drivers and guides, Eliud for the Kenyan leg, and Michael and Santos for the Tanzania leg. They are both excellent, with eagle-like eyes, top-notch driving skills, and fun and humorous personalities. Our family of 9 people, including 3 children and 3 elderly people over 75 years old, chartered two Land Cruisers and took the Kenya and Tanzania loop. This itinerary was very good, no matter in the Masai Mara, Serengeti, or Endu The picture is still a volcano crater, and we have gained something. We saw many animals at close range, especially beasts of prey. The accommodation is also satisfactory. The lodge or tent hotel in the grassland is very impressive. The accommodation conditions and meals are very satisfactory. Amazing Memories Safaris, as the name suggests, left us with very amazing memories and is worth recommending to everyone!
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Email Mark | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flexible, easy and helpful.
Amazing Memories safaris were very responsive and flexible with what we wanted to do on our trip, and answered all of our questions quickly. When it came to the trip, it was absolutely amazing. All of our accommodation was brilliant and had great food and service.
We visited Ol Pejeta, Naivasha and then two days in Masai Mara. Ol Pejeta and Masai Mara were particularly amazing, Naivasha had less to do but walking with the giraffes on Crescent Island was the main highlight, otherwise, you get equally close to all of those animals in the other places, so it was slightly unnecessary.
Ol Pejeta had loads of rhinos, night drive opportunities and a water hole at the accommodation and a great density of wildlife. Masai Mara had the variety of animals you want to see on the trip.
One of our favourite parts though, was our guide, Daniel. We had a private safari which wasn’t initially planned but turned out to be a great thing. You spend a lot of time driving, so your guide is really important. It meant Daniel became a key part of our trip and his knowledge of everything on animals, Kenyan history, tribes, government and anything we asked was unbelievable. There was not one question he could not answer - and we had many.. On top of that, he’s one of the loveliest guys you’re likely to meet. We’d highly recommend requesting him, and know we will when we come back.
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Email Laurena | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
My 5th trip with Amazing Memories and still my favorite tour operator
This is my 5th trip with Amazing Memories Safaris as my Tour Operator and my 11th trip to Kenya. I first worked with Anne and Joseph’s company for my trip in 2017 (but had gotten to know Anne in 2014) and they have gone above and beyond to meet my expectations every time. Their communication is fantastic and they continue to answer any questions I might have (even after 10 trips).
It has been 3 years since I’ve been back to what I consider my second home. I was so excited to be coming back. There is nothing better than arriving at the airport late at night (and I had a 2.5 hour delay) and being greeted by the smiling faces of Anne and Joseph as well as a couple of new members of the team.
I began the planning in August, 2023, letting Anne know of the 3 tented camps I wanted to stay at (Eagle View, Offbeat Ndoto and Elephant Garden Camp). Two were new to me. I also picked a new place to stay on the front end of the trip, Karen Gables in Karen (near the places I planned to visit on my full day in Nairobi). From beginning to end, everything fell into place. She made sure the lodging knew of my preferences, including guides, beds, food and any allergies. Anne also knew I had had recent shoulder surgery and would need added assistance so that was arranged. Some of my previous trips have been completely over land. For this trip, I decided to fly the bush planes to my locations except the short transport between Eagle View and Offbeat Ndoto. It does save quite a bit of time and my back also appreciates it. Amazing Memories handled all of my internal flights perfectly.
During the planning process, there were a couple of changes that happened. The Kenyan government switched from requiring an eVisa to an Electronic Travel Authorization. Luckily, my eVisa that I had already processed, was still accepted. In addition, the Kenya Wildlife Service implemented new park fees, including paying a park fee to Nairobi National Park (which Sheldrick Wildlife Trust backs into and is required to pay even if you are not vising the park). Anne made sure I knew of these changes which were totally out of their control.
Over an enjoyable dinner on my last evening before heading to the airport, Amazing Memories always takes the time to ask how things went (although we communicated during the trip via email) and if there is anything they can improve upon. It would be difficult for them to improve, because everything runs smoothly from beginning to end. Their abilities to handle all of my safari needs is why I continue to work with them and have recommended them to friends and family.
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Email Lori | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent customer service
We just returned from a fantastic trip to Kenya and Tanzania. We are so happy with Amazing Memories. We communicated with them via email many times before the trip and they were very responsive and helpful. All of the arrangements they made during our trip were great from the driver/guides, accommodations along the way and hotel in Nairobi before and after the trip. We would like to visit Africa again and will use Amazing Memories to arrange our next adventure. We won't soon forget waking up at night to the sound of lions roaring, hyenas yipping and hippos grunting.
Eleven days was a busy itinerary but our drivers/guides were very happy to be flexible about our daily schedule (what time in the morning/afternoon we would do the game drives, how long we would be out, etc.). A couple of the days, driving between parks, were very long. It was hot and dusty and the dirt roads were very bumpy. It was described as an African massage. The beauty of the African landscape and the amazing number and variety of animals made up for those long days.