20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent from start to finish. Great personalised service that provided us with a perfect holiday!
From the very beginning the communication both via email and phone was excellent. Lorna listened to what we were looking for and provided us with some great options to choose from. And even ensured that we were able to keep our schedule in tact despite having to move everything forward by 1-day due to an calendar issue on our side.
Once our trip started it was excellent from start to finish. Our guide Adrian was both a great driver and a great source of information; ensuring that not only we knew about the areas we were visiting; but also pointing out various points of local interest as we move from location to location.
On top of that; the accommodation that we were recommended to use throughout our trip was first class. Great locations and perfect atmosphere/service. They really were the perfect places to relax after a day out on safari or gorilla trekking.
Overall, it was an excellent 5 days; with a smooth process from start to finish. 5 stars for both Lorna, Adrian and the whole Matooke Tours team.
FR
Perfect ! I recommend
We took advantage of a long stopover of 18h in Kenya to organize a Safari Tour in Nairobi National Park. Derrick was always available and friendly either before our departure or on site. We were able to benefit from his advice to prepare our excursion as well as possible, being taken care of from the airport and to benefit from an à la carte program which turned out to be perfect: Nairobi National Park Safari, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage , Giraffe center, Carnivore Restaurant, and finally the superb cultural show Bomas of Kenya before being driven back to the airport. Everything was perfect !
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing tour with African Rock Safaris
I had an amazing tour with African Rock Safaris visiting the Sipi Falls, Pian Upe game reserve and Kidepo Valley National Park. It was incredible how close we could get to the Sipi Falls and witness the strong force of nature. In Pian Upe we saw Ostriches and Kidepo National Park was absolutely stunning and simply breath-takingly beautiful. Everything was very well organised, with delicious food and great accommodation. The communication went smoothly, thank you Christopher for organising this perfect trip!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great service, great experience, unforgettable safari
JAMBO KENYA !!
HAKUNA MATATA !!
TEMBEA KENYA !!!
I have always loved to travel , visit new places but Maasai Mara was one of the best holidays i had. And it got even better with our whole experienced guide John from Keshi Tours .
When i thought of taking a holiday, the coast came in mind all the time but this time i thought of something different and Masai Mara was a whole new experience and i loved every bit of it, the bushes, savannah, ,tent stay , food, hospitality, friendly maasai community and best of all.. our "game master" - driver guide: John from Keshi Tours !
Everything was perfectly organized, time-watched over during game drives , food and water in plenty, clean and comfortable-safe accomodation.
The game drives are amazing if you're a nature lover. The experienced and professional drivers will take you in the newly created routes in the bushes and show you a magical world.
I am definitely going back to maasai mara during the wildbeast migration
Thank you John!! Asante sana Keshi Tours
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best way to describe my experience? Is exciting and lots of fun never had a funner day out!!! :)
Well i though the communications where good and service was amazing did it live up to my expectation yes :) made my holiday i never had such a good time me and my wife will have to come back next year the safari was also so fun the people know what they are talking about know lots of facts and seemed to care what is also way nice over all i would rate this 5 stars would but more cant sadly keep up the good work!!!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Solo safari trip
I had a great week of exploring a small part of Kenya.
I visited Mt. Suswa and stayed here with a local Masai family. This was the best experience and not touristic at all! I also did a shared group safari to the Masai Mara. Stayed close to the entrance of the park and it was beautiful. And I went on a motorbike safari around Amboseli and I did a private safari to Amboseli.
The motorbike safari around Amboseli was a dissapointment. I barely saw any animals and the animals were also scared of the motorbike so I would not recommend that activity.
I had a wonderdul week and I would recommend charlies travel to organise your trip. Everything was clear and well arranged. Also the daily communication trough whatsapp was good. It's a little bit expensive but it was definitely worth it!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari at a Great Price!
We only had a short week in Kenya, so we wanted to make the most of our time! Thankfully I found Karibu recommended on another website, so I looked into their safaris. We ended up choosing their 6 day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli private safari instead of the shared/group safari since we would have our own van and accommodations. And let me tell you - this was the BEST decision! We could stretch out in our van, put our bags on the seats, ask for washroom breaks whenever, ask to stop for photos, etc.
Our driver was Edward/Cobra and he was great! When we were in Masai Mara, he used his radio and seemed to know everyone. This helped a lot because they told him where to go to find which animal and/or if there was something interesting going on in a certain area. We got some truly memorable and rare photos because of this! We also felt safe with him at all times which is great when you're in a foreign country and don't feel 100% safe on your own. If you travel a lot, you know what I'm talking about! Edward was also great with communication and planning. He always told us the schedule for the next day, and he even helped us maximize our time in Masai Mara when we got stuck in traffic the first day. If there's one suggestion that I have, it's this: We really enjoyed the facts/information about the city, parks, animals, etc, but please tell us more! You're a smart guy and a true Kenyan, so share your knowledge!
Regarding the accommodations: They're not glamorous or luxurious, but you're paying for a BUDGET SAFARI! You're getting a great deal at a great price! It's more like upgraded camping, so here are the must haves: bug spray, flashlight, book to read, game to play (deck of cards maybe), and snacks. The power also went out at all 3 of our hotels/camps at some point, so remember this - if the power is on, charge your phone, charge your camera, and take a hot shower NOW. Don't wait until later, because the power could be off for any amount of time. Could be 5 minutes or 5 hours.
The food: rice, lentils, beef, chicken, lamb, fish, potatoes, fruit, spinach, and chapati (tortilla/bread). That's what's for lunch and dinner everyday. Not great, not horrible, but it does get a little boring after a few days. Breakfast is typically eggs, toast, pancakes/crepes, and sausage. Usually pretty good!
Remember that since this is a budget safari, you won't be flying at all. Only driving and for hours at a time. Our drive from Nairobi Airport to Masai Mara was about 10 hours, so we were very thankful that we had the whole van to ourselves! The van isn't brand new and it isn't a Land Cruiser, but during our trip we saw several vans AND Land Cruisers stuck in the mud/water. I think your driver is more important than your vehicle! Thanks Edward!
We would definitely use Karibu next time we're in Kenya! Very professional and affordable!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Queen Elizabeth National Park by Janice
Fantastic both for close up of wildlife and birdwatching
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most extraordinary safari!
We started our research for a safari in Tanzania on safaribookings. We asked for various quotes but it was Claws to Africa and the very reactive Fatuma that we selected. She immediately answered our questions and her advice helped us develop the most exceptional safari. We chose the 7-day package (Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Eyasi) while sleeping in the tent. Seeing several parks was a good idea because, for example in Tarangire, there are very large groups of elephants that have not been seen in other parks, just elephants in pairs or three. Our safari guide, Fasili had an excellent knowledge of the flora and fauna. He took the time to show us and explain each animal to us. He gave us time to observe through binoculars and take photos. Thanks to him, we could see the Big Five! Fasili had a very good intuition. We saw a Cheetah family and a giraffe family in the heart of the Serengeti, just for us before sharing the information with other 4x4s. It was really beautiful and unforgettable! We got caught up in the game of discovering animals in the savannah which is really not easy! We were fascinated by the several thousand wildebeest, zebras and gazelles with their babies in the plain between the Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. Above all, you have to descend into the Crater. It is a wonderful experience and the only place to see rhinos. The weather was very very rainy during our stay. Driving on extremely muddy or completely flooded roads was really complicated but Fasili was a very careful driver, he knew his 4x4 perfectly and not once did we get bogged down. Despite these conditions which demanded a lot of attention, he showed us the animals in the savannah. And arriving at the camp, he pitched the tent for us !!! We loved the experience of sleeping in the tent especially when the buffaloes came to graze at the foot of the tent and the hyenas and the prowling lions! Absolutely guaranteed thrill! Our cook Sangua prepared excellent and hearty meals for us. Changing your kitchen every day requires good organization. The atmosphere was very nice on the camps. The two of us made sure that we had an unforgettable time and that always with a smile and a kind word. Thank you Vasili and Sangua! Highly recommended!