FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
First safari experience ! I want to do more because 2 days it’s not enough ! I return to sure with this agency ! Good organisation and you only need to enjoy
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing, the big five and more.
They were very straight forward to deal with. Their guide John was very informative and amazingly delivered the big five and more. He showed a real passion for his country and the wildlife. We managed 3 of each of the difficult ones, cheetah, leopard and even the rhino. Great experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari Experience
We were picked from the airport early in the morning, for our safari adventure. Our guide was so kind and professional. We were able to see the big five wild animals, the special animals and the flying birds. He made sure that we didnt miss any chance. The hotel booked were clean, comfortable and friendly. Highly recommend to anyone seeking unforgettable experience.
CN
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
recommend
The service was very thoughtful. The guide Deo was very patient and familiar with the route. He was very familiar with the properties and names of the animals and the characteristics of various animals and found the habitats of the animals for us in a timely manner. The tour guide worked very hard on the road and installed the luggage for us in a timely manner every time. It was very good. The tour guide and driver worked hard!
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CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended
Our guide is Deo, knows everyone and likes help everyone on the road. I highly recommend Serengeti smile. Erick repones rapidly and patient for any of our questions.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Went on one day tour to chemka spring and it was a good one
I booked a one day tour to Serval and chemka hot springs. It was an awesome day spent. Our guide Enock was really helpful in making us comfortable throughtout the tour. He also taught us some swahili words. We enjoyed the day
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable once in a lifetime experience!’
Amazing experience of a 7 day safari with Leopard Orchid Safaris, couldn’t recommend them enough.
From the beginning, Elijah was easy to deal with and quick to respond to queries! Thank you!!
We also had nothing but praise for our guide Patrick, who always had amazing personality and our best interests in mind throughout the whole trip. Patrick’s knowledge of the parks and animals was excellent and always had high energy despite driving thousand of kilometres over the week!
We stayed in 4 different hotels during the trip and really enjoyed them all - our favourites were the hotels in Nakuru and Navisha. All of the hotels are in the different areas that you will cover throughout the trip, however don’t be put off by the long distances you will cover as you will see beautiful areas of Kenya!
If you’re in doubt of doing a safari, you won’t be disappointed with going for it & we would certainly advise you to do so with leopard orchid safaris!
US
Top-Notch Company
There are many safari companies and it can be quite overwhelming trying to decide which company to go with. Safari Soles Tours stood out for several reasons. Besides already having high ratings, they offered more activities and services resulting in a better value. Our first encounter with Safari Soles was with Happiness George, our travel expert, and concluded with the two most amazing guides, Baltazary and Isaac. First of all, how can anyone not be in a positive mood interacting with someone named Happiness! 😊 She did not bombard us with follow-up emails or make us feel pressured to respond to inquiries. This was important as deciding to go on a safari trip is a big deal with all the planning that’s involved, and it takes a while to make a decision that will have a high impact on our budget. Yet, when we had questions she was highly responsive. We received responses throughout the day regardless of the time difference. She attended to our needs, listened exactly to what our preferences were and promptly made modifications to meet our expectations. She worked on ways to help us maximize our budget and also accommodated a change after our safari trip had started. She really sold the trip for us with her friendly and helpful attitude. In addition to having a comprehensive package that included more locations than we had anticipated, Happiness provided a detailed itinerary that didn’t just tell you the activities of each day but also the drive time from one destination to the next. This was important as we noticed one of the days the drive time would have been too long. While it would have essentially been a game drive since you’re traveling inside the national park, we expressed concern with the excess time and Happiness quickly modified the itinerary without compromising our goals for the trip. The package also included activities on the 1st day before hotel drop off, which for other companies tended to include a pickup from the airport to the hotel, and also activities on the last day before dropping off at the airport. The other offering that we did not see with other companies we contacted was the inclusion of air ambulance medical insurance. A few other items that were a plus included the company providing bug spray and use of binoculars.
In terms of our guides, Baltazary picked us up from the airport and took us on a hike to a waterfall at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, along with a coffee tour and a dip in a hot springs before dropping us off at the hotel, and picked us up at the hotel for some activities in the city before dropping us off at the airport on our last day. Baltazary was a delight. He was welcoming upon arrival and helped us with whatever we needed to do before our activities began. Our flight was delayed but Baltazary ensured we got to our destinations and was able to enjoy all the activities previously scheduled. He also provided us with rain boots and hiking sticks during our waterfall hike as it rained a bit. A very thoughtful gesture was on our first day, Baltazary stopped to get us fresh sugar cane as we had expressed our love for it. Throughout both days, he taught us about Tanzania, the local city, and local traditions which we enjoyed.
Now onto Isaac who was our safari guide. We love love love Isaac! He is such a sweet person, mild-mannered and pleasant, and so knowledgeable. The safari trip was absolutely unforgettable. We saw so much and at such close ranges. While there’s no control over where animals are going to be seen, we were highly impressed with Isaac’s ability to find and hone in on an animal in the grass. He didn’t just point out the animals but provided us information about them. He allowed us as much time as we wanted for viewings and changed course or went backwards when needed. His ability to navigate through the park was even more impressive. We seriously don’t know how we circled from one area to the next with no visible signs and still made it to our lodge at the end of the day. He was also accommodating with our schedule, letting us rest in a little bit longer in the morning, but not shortening our game drives in any way. There was an itinerary change initiated by us midway through our trip which Isaac responded to easily and without disruption. He really valued what we wanted. Isaac emanated the true meaning of Hakuna Matata! Similar to his counterpart at Safari Soles, he stopped to get us red bananas after our safari trip after we expressed amusement since we never tried them before. The fact you’re with an individual you met for the first time on multiple long days, having someone who is friendly, caring about your safety, and funny is crucial. Isaac is exactly that and an incredible safari guide! We are so appreciative for having him and for him giving us a memorable experience!
As for the accommodations, we selected a mid-range package but some of them felt like luxury accommodations. We had a mix of lodges with solid walls as well as tented lodges and each were equally wonderful with unparalleled service. The meals were also incredible at every location. We were pleasantly surprised with the lunch offered. The food was abundant and delicious and we couldn’t believe how many hot food options were available for us eating out in the wild. Safari Soles provided an endless amount of fluids (water, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages) during the long game drives. Honestly, the package that was put together for us turned out to be more than we expected.
On a side note, we were touched by the hospitality provided by the people of Tanzania. All of them worked together at the accommodations and during the game drives to ensure you get the best customer experience (e.g., guides communicated with one another to alert of hotspots). Safari Soles delivered in a way that reflected their name, as they really have their foot in the door with customer service. Jambo to Happiness, Isaac, and Baltazary and thank you for making our trip even better than we imagined! 😊
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
The 3 day Mikumi tour was excellent. We had the opportunity to see so many animals thanks to our guide Hussein’s amazing knowledge and skill. He made sure the experience ran smoothly and it really couldn’t have been any better!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Peter and his staff are some of the most beautiful and professional people ever!
Laxatrails is a great company to do business with for an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. Professional tour guides. Accomodations that are worth the money. Peter and his staff are very lovely. This is the trip for you if you're a fan of nature, wildlife, and culture. The Kenyan people are a lovely people. We will be returning as many times as we can.