EE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari experience, avoid some tourist traps
- The safari experience was unforgettable! Masai Maara park was the best, I wish we had spent there one day extra instead of other parks.
- Amboseli was flooded a little bit, as it was rainy season when we went. But that attracted lots of different birds, however, all the big cats were hiding.
- Camps were very well taken care of. All rooms had private showers, towels, soaps, toilet paper, mosquito nets, plugs, and hot water. Some camps had limited electricity, but it was fine.
- Masai village was OK, and interesting, but very commercial and you can see it is made for tourists.
- Food in budget camps is good (pancakes for breakfast were GREAT, for lunch very common were - lentils, spinach, chicken or beef stews, salads, noodles, pineapple or watermelon) but I would recommend bringing some snacks as well, as all camps have same food pretty much, so you might want something different. OR if you have a special diet - please think of bringing your own food.
- Picnic food was 3 out 5, Sandwich with 2 thin slices of cucumber and butter, a piece of chicken thigh, fruits and juice. Our vegetarian friends had 2 sandwiches one with tomato slices, the other one with cucumber slices.
- Sometimes drivers did not have enough water even though we were promised 1 litre of water per person per day, some days we only got 0,5l after for a whole day and had to buy our water.
- Masai Market in Nairobi felt like a tourist trap, as people tried to sell you a lot of things and were VERY pushy. If I had known, I would have avoided it.
- Diani Beach - great beach, water is very warm, beautiful white sand, lots of crabs and pretty shells. But the beach boys are VERY rude, insulting, pushy and trying to sell you whatever they can - we asked to buy something every 3 minutes, so we could not relax by the beach at all. I would recommend staying in a resort, as resorts have private areas that are by the beach and beach boys do not enter there.
EE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Amboseli National Park by Ilunia
(we went in April)
It was flooded a bit so the big cats were hiding.
Lots of elephants in big herds.
Lots of birds.
The early morning walk was 10 USD extra, but we did not do it, as we wanted to enjoy the sunrise by ourselves.
EE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Hell’s Gate National Park by Ilunia
Our guide did not give us enough time there, we had to wait for him in the morning, so we left late.
We did not see enough of the park. Anyway - there were zebras, giraffes and birds - we did not see many, as we went there after Masai Maara.
To hire a bike you need to pay 10 USD extra. I would say you can skip it.
EE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Ilunia
We saw Rhinos and lots of monkeys.
Small park, we spent 2-3h there.
EE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Ilunia
It was amazing! If we had known - we would have stayed one extra day in Masai Maara and 2 full days of game drive. The best park!
I would have skipped Hell's gate and Naivasha, and gotten one extra day in Masai Maara.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The worst nature tour
It was the worst nature tour I have ever experienced in the world.
Departure was an hour late due to the tardiness of the guide.
The guide was grumpy the whole time and didn't explain anything about the animals or the park. He refused to even have a conversation with us. The car was broken down from the start, running at 20 km/h with black smoke and stopping frequently for repairs.
We were forced to cut off our game drive in the middle of the tour to get that car repaired.
My friend was trampled by the car driven by the guide, yet there were no words of apology or concern about his injuries, just a series of lame excuses.
When I reported this to the company, I received no apology or compensation.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable African Safari with Incredible Well Seasoned Guide!
David was incredible! Our African safari experience was extraordinary thanks to him. Not only was he knowledgeable about the wildlife and ecosystem, but his fluency in multiple languages ensured that every member of our diverse group felt included and engaged throughout the journey. Whether it was English, Spanish, or Swahili, his ability to communicate seamlessly added a rich layer of depth to our interactions, enhancing our understanding and appreciation of the breathtaking surroundings.
David's vibrant personality and genuine enthusiasm made each excursion an absolute delight. With a knack for infusing fun into every moment, he transformed our safari from a mere tour into an unforgettable adventure. His warmth and kindness created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering camaraderie among fellow travelers and leaving us with cherished memories that will last a lifetime. In sum, our safari experience was nothing short of spectacular, thanks in large part to the exceptional guidance of this truly remarkable individual.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide Jason is very professional and considerate, the itinerary is unparalleled
The response from the travel agency was very prompt, perfectly meeting all of our needs and providing a reasonable quotation. The entire process was without any mandatory projects, very considerate, and the arrangement was also very reasonable！
Strongly recommend our guide Jason! He is very gentlemanly！
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great two day tour from Kigali!
I did an unforgettable 2-day Golden Monkey (Volcanoes NP) and Gorilla Trekking (Bwindi) Tour. The booking process was simple and all my questions were answered quickly. Payment process was exceptionally good, as the payment provider even allowed transferring the downpayment via PayPal and the remaining balance could be payed in Euro. Contact with the guide/ driver was initiated the evening before the tour - which seemed a bit close to the start but worked out fine. My guide/ driver (Farouk) is very experienced, considerate and an excellent driver - even in the challenging road conditions during raining season. I highly suggest this company, tour and guide.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect Trip
We had a very good experience with Amshar Serengeti Adventures and our guide Erick. We booked a 3 day trip going to Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara.
With great and picnic lunch surrounded by wild animals and beautiful nature. my friend and I we really enjoy the trip and the offer from the office.
Everything was seamless pickup from the airport to the parks. Thank you guys for a perfect trip
We recommend booking a trip with Amshar Serengeti Adventures.