IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 days Mt Kenya and 3 days Masai Mara
I booked two trips with Bush-thorns Adventures and Safaris:
-5 days trekking tour to Mt Kenya via Chogoria and Sirimon Route
-3 days Safari to Masai Mara
Both trips were very well organized and a great experience. Comunication with the senior tour consultant was always prompt, questions were answered almost immediately. The price, also compared to other tour operators was very fair.
I would definitely recommend travelling with Bush-thorns Adventures and Safaris.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing trip with Big Time Safaris
Big Time Safaris made our trip easy to organise and a truly amazing experience.
From the first contact with them everything was made so easy. I dealt with Martha in their office and she kept in touch and answered all my questions. As I had never been to Kenya, I had plenty of questions to ask and Martha was really helpful. There was no pressure to buy their package and payment is made at the Nairobi office on the day you head off on the trip of a lifetime. We chose a 5 day Safari to Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru and as it was the first time we had done a safari we chose the luxury option. The Sopa chain of lodges we had on the trip were absolutely fabulous and really enhanced our trip. Our guide from Big Time Safaris was Jackson, I can't praise him enough for everything he did to ensure our safari experience was the best it could be.
If you're ever thinking of doing a safari in Kenya I whole heartedly recommend the team at Big Time Safaris.
We had such a great time and if you're planning to go, then contact this company.
It really was one of the best trips we have ever done and would recommend anyone to book and not just think about it.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything we expected and more!
For anyone planning to do a safari in Kenya, we would highly recommend you contact Mr. Otieno at Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris. He is extremely professional in his work, responding quickly to email questions to ensure that your vacation of a lifetime is worry free and enjoyable. Aside from the very affordable price, which is largely dependent on your accommodations, we chose Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris because they guarantee everyone on the safari will have a window seat and limit the tour group to 6 people max., while providing a vehicle large enough to accommodate 8 people, so the journey is very comfortable. This is quite important as many reviews don’t mention the fact that the travel time between game reserves (Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, and Lake Naivasha) can take 5-7 hours depending on traffic. We met Mr. Otieno the day after we arrived in Nairobi, and we were pleasantly informed that out of our 4 person safari (us and some other couple), it was now going to be a private tour for just my girlfriend and I, as the other couple that we were scheduled to travel with had requested to start at the end of the itinerary and to visit the game reserves in reverse order (Maasai Mara to Amboseli). Again, this displayed the professionalism of Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris, in that they did not charge us additional costs for a “private” safari, nor did they try to shift our travel dates to fill the vehicle with other people. Our 8 day safari was an absolute delight and definitely a trip of a lifetime! Our driver Zachery was great, spending the full day out in the reserve, sharing his incredible knowledge of the animals and the terrain. Our cook was Sammy, who made us wonderful meals each night, a true chef in the kitchen. For the last night of our safari, at Lake Naivasha, Mr. Otieno surprised us with an accommodation upgrade at the famous Elsamere Conservation Center, where each night the hippos would wander up from the lake and graze on the lawn surrounding the dining area…a perfect ending to the perfect trip. The only minor issue we had on our trip was that our drive from Nairobi to Amboseli game reserve took longer than expected because of traffic, so we weren’t able to make our evening game drive, which wasn’t an issue as we spent the entire next day (7:30am-5pm) out in the reserve. As well, Mr. Otieno was very professional by refunding us the entry fee for the evening safari drive. Thanks again Mr. Otieno and team, for a great African Safari experience! From Michelle and Ian (in Toronto).
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
Mathew Mutiso ensured that our trip was perfect. The tour guide was good, the accommodations were excellent and the tour surpassed our expectations in every way. Highly recommend!
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was the best choice of the whole trip!
There are no words of thanks for the commitment and dedication of all the staff of this company in providing such a rewarding experience.
There are no words to thank for patience from the first day, to answer the thousand and one questions and last minute changes!
And especially do not forget to mention that the difference between a good experience and an unforgettable experience are undoubtedly the people: the staff that accompanied us on the trip!
The guide was of a professionalism and commitment that no money in the world pays for! Your ability to read the group and the right moments to intervene made Safari the experience of a lifetime! The ability to rejoice when we were more tired, the ability to realize when we were very excited and needing a break, the ability to realize when it was our group time and not intervene ... the commitment to make every day an experience Unforgettable, The dedication with which in the game drivers sought the animals so that we did not leave frustrated ... the focus and responsibility with which he drove the car and the whole safari ... He made the difference and at the end of the day, when We were in the parks it was evident our happiness in relation to other groups!
I seriously would recommend this company for the seriousness, responsibility and commitment with which we treated our safari!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful experience in Rwanda and Uganda with Gatatu Safaris
We went to Rwanda and Uganda for a private two people Safari (12 days). The communication with the company during the initial inquiry and ongoing preparation of our tailor-made tour war always quick and pleasant. All the luxury suggested accomodations were well managed, clean and breath taking. The driver (Steven) was very friendly, careful and always available when needed. We can highly recommend Richard and his team .
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experience
I have been on a few safaris before, in Tanzania, Botswana and also in Borneo. What was different this time was that I did not have my family with me but was going alone with a complete focus on wildlife and bird photography. The focus was therefore not on luxury accommodation, gourmet food or relax time by the pool, but rather finding a company and a guide that was willing to put in the extra effort to help me find and identify the mammals and birds I was hoping to see for a reasonable price. And KWSS delivered more than that, which I am very grateful for. They even took it upon themselves to suggest last minute changes to the itinerary to accommodate my interest in birds, and hosted me in accommodation nicer than the one in the itinerary we originally had agreed upon. Otieno always responded quickly when I had questions at the planning stage and my guide Kennedy went out of his way to make my trip unforgettable, a very knowledgeable and friendly guide and an excellent driver. The accommodation generally exceeded my expectations, the food was perfectly fine (it's a safari, you cannot expect too much) and everything worked without any glitches from pick up to drop off. I can warmly recommend KWSS and would not hesitate to use them again.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful, amazing experience. Wonderful accommodation. Great driver &guide.Well put together Safai
A brilliant experience from start to finish. Well organised by very knowledgeable staff. We were well looked after from the start to finish. One of the best companies that I have ever been with (I have been on 6 safaris). I would recommend this company to any one wanting a great, reasonably priced, value for money experience. I can not fault this company and hope to go on holiday again next year with them. I think they beat all the more well known and more expensive tour companies out there. Having someone based in Nairobi is a good idea, they have been exceptional from start to finish. I had a wonderful time. Excellent service throughout. thank you I had a wonderful time. Looking forward to the next one.
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great adventure
We booked with get away last year, and they where awsome! We had so much fun with Dula our driver and guide, when it comes to spoting the animals, he is like a hawk! And has a great knowlage about them. Nelson made sure we are satisfied! We've done an 8 day ture in manyara, tarangire, serengeti, ngongoro and a spacial visit to the tribes.
As i said we had so much fun and felt safe all the time.
So we really recomad Get Away Safaries
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience by hiking Mount Meru
I hiked Mount Meru with these guys, everybody is really friendly and helpful, the contact is close and easy, the tour was individual organized and the best thing i have ever done in my life!