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Clare   –  
Kenya KE
Visited: September 2019 Reviewed: Oct 9, 2019

Email Clare  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Wonderful trip and service
5/5

We were a trip for 16 people from 12 countries/6 continents and Isaac was wonderful throughout the organisation process; he was very communicative, understanding about fluctuating guest numbers, missed flights and very accommodating with adding people for only a part of our safari itinerary.

The safari itself was great value (I've done a lot of safaris and the quality of hotels, animal sightings and overall experience was the best value for money I've experienced), my group loved both the properties and parks we stayed in, we saw lots of animals and enjoyed our guides' company.

Thanks for a wonderful trip!

R Brown   –  
United States US
Visited: October 2019 Reviewed: Nov 15, 2019

Email R Brown  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

A Very Special Photo Safari Experience, Wonderful
5/5

Issac at Best Memory and our fabulous guide Anthony arranged a wonderful 14 day safari and beach trip for my wife and I. All aspects of the planning and communication and execution were flawless, with Issac checking in from time to time during the trip to make sure things were going well. Ours was a private safari. We took one of Issac's trips and customized and extended it a bit (researching parks/accommodations). We let him know our budget and the fact that I was a professional photographer. Additionally, Issac's quote was very affordable considering the level of service. This was not our first safari and we are seasoned travelers and Best Memory is one of the best companies we have dealt with on all levels in quite some time. If you want a personalized, affordable safari experience look no further. I give them the highest recommendation.
Kudos to Anthony our guide who knew what a photographer wanted.

Daniela   –  
Italy IT
Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: Mar 6, 2020

Email Daniela  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Good expirience
4/5

Good driver, staff kind, land cruiser confortable, camps for accomodation very nice. A beautiful expirience.

Juraj   –  
Germany DE
Visited: September 2021 Reviewed: Oct 3, 2021

Email Juraj  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great trip with a professional but still personal operator and guide
5/5

We have been on a 11 day safari with Best Memory Safaris at the start of September 2021. To cut it short, overall it has been a very nice experience which did certainly fulfill our expectations.

We organized the trip on short notice just a couple of days before departure. Isaac from Best Memory Safaris has been very open to support a customer itinerary we wanted to have due to both arriving and departing by air from Mombasa. Isaac did put together a schedule which we liked and was very responsive in his communication also regarding our additional questions and requests. We also decided to go for a jeep rather than a a van, which we very much appreciated later during the trip, we certainly do suggest to take a jeep if your budget allows for it. As Isaac was also able to offer a quite competitive price we decided to get into business with him over a couple of competitors which we considered.

We have been picked up at the airport by Isaac and by our guide Anthony. We actually very much appreciated Isaac showing up and traveling from Nairobi for this purpose. We did directly pick up our trip with Anthony and moved towards Taita Hills. We continued over Camp Ziwani, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru followed by Masai Mara, Lake Naiwasha and lastly Tsavo East. I will not dive into all the great experiences we had in the parts as this would be too much for this review. We managed to see all the animals on our bucket list - big and small and also some action. We truly believe a lot of this was due to our wonderful guide Anthony, who obviously has a great amount of experience and knowledge about the parks as well as the roads and was able to spot the animals himself as well as to work with other guides to bring us to them. Clearly this was a great advantage over other guides and groups we have met on the trip. Anthony was very professional in every aspect of his work and also very concerned about Covid-19 safety which we appreciated. Likewise as our trip included multiple long distance drives we appreciated his excellent driving skills on one side but also his careful approach with safety on first place on the other. Actually considering the distances next time we certainly would take one flight from Nairobi or consider taking a local flight or train between the two in worst case. I have to mention that the attention to the jeep Anthony did exercise in terms making sure we have a full tank, balanced tire pressure and that the car is clear did help us to feel secure and relaxed. On top of the guiding and driving skills I have to say that we very much enjoyed the time Anthony as person in long talks with him about life and situation in Kenya as well as in Slovakia and the similarities and differences as well as many other topics which we touched. Thus although the drives were long we spent them pleasantly.

As in every longer trip not everything went smoothly and we had some issues. In particular Sentrim Mara was a disappointment and quite under par of other accommodations we did stay in during the trip. Not working water, pretty poor food and totally shitty internet access did make us sad. Isaac helped us to resolve the problem with water, which made the situation acceptable, even though not desirable. Likewise Setrim Tsavo East was a disappointment. We certainly would suggest to avoid these on a mid-range budget. Never the less we believe Isaac handled the situation properly and hopefully will arrange itineraries considering our feedback in the future.

We liked the trip very much, not only because of the wonderful sights and experiences in the parks but also due to professional services of our guide Anthony and the planning of Isaac. If you are up for a mid-range custom trip we certainly can recommend Best Memory Safaris. All in all this was a great trip and great value for money.

Hamza Ahmed   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: December 2021 Reviewed: Jan 27, 2022

Email Hamza Ahmed  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Best Safari Experience Ever, Look No Further!
5/5

Where do I start, firstly anyone who is thinking of booking with best memory safaris, I suggest you DO IT. We travelled as a family of 4 in December 2021. We were met by Issac who arrived on time to pick up us from our hotel, he was very professional, respectful and communication was excellent. We spent most of our time with our guide Anthony who made the experience even better due to his sense of humour. We travelled in a 4x4 Landcruiser which was very comfortable and Anthony was an amazing guide with a vast array of knowledge. He shared a lot of knowledge on the animals, birds and plants/trees and was patient with us when we wanted to take pictures or videos. The service could not be faulted at all. we plan to travel again and will be using them again. it is 100% worth every penny.

Dorina   –  
Romania RO
Visited: January 2022 Reviewed: Feb 5, 2022

Email Dorina  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A Great Experience with Best Memory Safaris !
5/5

We spent 7 amazing days in Safari Kenya, through 5 NP, Masai Mara, Naivasha, Amboseli and Tsavo East, with mid-rage accommodation in 4 locations, at the beginning of this year, organized by Best Memory Safaris. 4 people , with a Land Rover that has proven to be the best choice for both dry and muddy roads, so as not to miss any opportunity and to fully enjoy the safari experience. They waited us at the airport in Nairobi and dropped us off at the hotel in Diani Beach where we continued our vacation for another week. On the way back, they also helped us to get to Mombasa train station. Thank you Isaac for all the support and flexibility, for the perfect organization, 7 perfect days, each with a different experience, in which we gathered the best memories. So professional !
And if it was perfect it was thanks to Antony, our driver, experienced, patient, dedicated, with one ear on the radio station, not to lose any tips, with a very good orientation, capturing the perfect moment in the indicated places, sometimes anticipated the animals' route, always chose the best position for photos and videos. It was like in a Discovery documentary.
He also proved to be the perfect guide, a small encyclopedia, happy to share with us his rich experience and knowledge about wildlife, animals and their habits, trees, about Kenya and its people.
We had an unforgettable week, full of energy, humor and adventure. Thanks Antony, you made our safari exceptional. He is your man for a successful safari, we warmly recommend him as well as the company Best Memory Safaris, indeed!

Eric Pennel   –  
France FR
Visited: April 2022 Reviewed: May 24, 2022

Email Eric Pennel  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Kindly professional
5/5

We spend 4 fantastics days in Kenya with Bestmemorysafaris.
Excellent knowledge of parcs, incredibles lodges, goods guides.
Except rhinocéros, we have seen big fives several times.
Thank you for this amazing trip.

Ely   –  
Canada CA
Visited: June 2022 Reviewed: Jul 10, 2022

Email Ely  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Affordable, jam packed adventure!! Lot's to see and a great experience.
5/5

Shem was an amazing tour guide. Always on time and was knowledgable about all the animals. He knew the game parks very well, having been in the business for decades. He knew when to go and when to wait for the best photographs. Shem taught us a lot, which enhanced our experience in Africa. A great experience that I will never forget. I looked at some other tours and they were quite pricey. The 9 days safari tour we took with Best Memory Safaris was reasonably priced and we managed to squeeze in most of the best highlights in Kenya! We stayed at lovely resorts too where the food was amazing. Overall a wonderful experience that I would hope to do again one day. Highly recommended! 5 STARS!!

Jiri & Tereza   –  
Czech Republic CZ
Visited: June 2022 Reviewed: Jul 23, 2022

Email Jiri & Tereza  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

An amazing tour operator, which will certainly take you beyond your expectations!
5/5

I can easily say now that we were pretty lucky, we have chosen Best Memory Safaris for our 16 days safari tour! it was a once in a lifetime vacation with such great experience and a fantastic adventure! We travelled along with my parents and they were simply blown away and their dreams came true. Although I must confess that I was a bit nervous at the very beginning as this was my first travel and dealing with tour operator from totally different country remotely, which has an address on P. O. Box, hence everything points to a scam... However, it cannot be far away from the truth!! Since the very beginning, communication with an owner Isaac was such a pleasure, he is soo nice, helpful, understanding, flexible, open for individual wishes and greeted us personally at Nairobi airport. We met our amazing and experienced guide afterwards - Shem. We were picked up at the airport and the journey begun. His feeling to find a perfect spots is admirable and thanks to his sense, we were able to sport BIG 5 and many many more. Elephant clans, cheetahs and leopards from few meters in Masai Mara were stunning!! Shem knows everything about animals and he was willing to answer every single question we had about animals, landscape, people in Kenya, etc. (we had a lot of questions indeed :)) We spent 13 days and I have nothing to say, but praises. We were dropped at coast for last 3 days, from where we were picked up at our very last day and transferred into Mombasa airport. All lodges and hotels were amazing just like the whole tour. Like an oasis in the middle of nowhere with sooo friendly and nice staff, food was amazing. In short, I'm really not able to say anything negative, even minor stuff... everything ideal and I can only recommend this company and Shem as a tour guide! Although, we were told by Shem that all guides working in Best Memory Safaris are just like amazing. Isaac has only real deal guides :). It was our first time, but definitely not a last time! Once again many thanks to Isaac and Shem for such an amazing lifetime experience and folks - what are you waiting for? Book your trip!!

Virginia Maffucci   –  
Italy IT
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Oct 13, 2023

Email Virginia Maffucci  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Really Best Memories
5/5

Our experience was truly Best Memories!
Isaac (the owner of the agency) organized 8 days of safari according to our needs. We needed to start the tour from Nairobi and end it directly in Watamu where we spent another week.
Isaac was one of the few who, adding a visit to Tsavo East to the program, took us directly to the sea without internal flights (generally safaris start and end in Nairobi).
We saw many beautiful parks (Masai Maara, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli and Tsavo East) and thanks to our excellent guide Patrick we managed to see all the animals!
The accommodations chosen were very nice, especially the tented camps.
We must give special thanks to our guide/driver Patrick who contributed, with his experience and professionalism, to making this experience unforgettable!
A tip: choose the sole tour in a Land Cruiser; the small extra charge is well worth it!
Isaac has always been available and quick in requests for information both in the organization phase and when we were in Kenya.
I highly recommend Best Memories Safari

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