BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional
All tours were on time, with polite, gentle and professional guides. The only thing I would said that was not good is about the Pillanesberg Day Tour: the vehicle used to transport us to the Pillanesberg Park was too short, very unconfortable for a daily tour. And the distance between some passengers was so big, that we took much more than one hour to catch everybody.
BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I think that was a good operator
I liked the experience but my only disapointment was not seeing any leopard.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A well organized and memoryable safari experience
A highly rewarding safari experience with minor technical hiccups that were quickly managed. The excellent organization, diverse itinerary, competent guide, quality accommodations, and outstanding meals make this trip truly recommendable.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very engaged, professional service
We had a half day safari in the morning. Punctual pick up, friendly, experienced driver. Can only recommend.
DK
Succesfull weekend safari
This tour was worth all the money. There was good communication with the tour operator and they were able to assist me very Well. A Big shout out to our driver Wycliffe, who made sure to get us safely around and always went the extra mile to get us close to the animals. He made the Big difference.
CN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very nice
The service is warm and attentive, with issues resolved in a timely manner. We hope that during the safari, more Chinese about the animals could be provided to help us learn and make the experience more enjoyable.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our guide was OUTSTANDING!
It was easy to plan our safari to Uganda with Safari.com's consultant. She was responsive and provided options allowing us to customize our intinerary. I believe we got good value for the cost of the trip. Other than some of the drives being longer than expected, everything went off as planned. Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable. He was an excellent driver and was great at spotting wildlife. Most of the lodges and food were excellent. The staff everywhere was wonderful. A great trip over all!
The only thing keeping my rating from being a 5 was that Safari.com did not provide much documentation or a formal contract of what the final trip entailed.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Meektrails delivered a well-organised safari with a fantastic guide & excellent wildlife experience
Booking Experience:
I found Meektrails on SafariBookings while planning a 5-day Amboseli–Nakuru–Masai Mara safari. After comparing quotes, I chose them for their fast responses, competitive pricing, flexible payments, and fully refundable cancellation policy. Paul was responsive throughout and helpful in finalising the itinerary.
Constructive feedback (reason for that one star less):
I would have appreciated stronger guidance on whether visiting three parks in five days was realistic. In hindsight, this made the trip very travel-heavy and less relaxed. More proactive communication around issuing invoices and payment receipts would have helped. While Paul was always responsive and trustworthy, the process felt a bit informal — especially when booking for Kenya for the first time.
Important Travel Reality Check:
Irrespective of what itineraries may state, our actual drive times were long: Nairobi to Amboseli took 6 hours, Amboseli to Nakuru took 9–10 hours, and Masai Mara to Nairobi took about 6 hours. We spent a significant amount of time on the road between parks, which reduced actual park time.
Arriving at Nairobi Terminal 1A was chaotic — long queues, no AC, and 2 hours at immigration. Departure was similar with multiple security checks, so allow 3 hours. Thankfully, Meektrails’ airport transfer was smooth and reliable.
Safari Experience with Meektrails:
The next morning we were welcomed at the hotel by Paul, Jamal (our guide), and other Meektrails staff. We completed the final payment formalities and received complimentary Meektrails caps before departure. We travelled in a Toyota Land Cruiser safari vehicle that was clean and comfortable, with 6 bucket seats, built for rugged terrain, and equipped with a fridge for water and juices. There was no AC, but that honestly wasn’t an issue. Tip: ask for binoculars in advance if you need them, as ours did not come with one.
Our Guide – Jamal:
Jamal truly made the trip special. With years of guiding experience and many friends across the parks, he was extremely knowledgeable, a safe and confident driver, passionate about wildlife, patient (even with our two noisy kids!), and always smiling despite the long drives. He went above and beyond, even negotiating lunch arrangements en route to a resort to keep things smooth. If you book with Meektrails, I would highly recommend requesting Jamal. Game Drives & The ParksWe visited in mid-February, meaning no wildebeest migration, but lots of offspring and easy spotting due to fewer water sources. The game drives were absolutely incredible. Each park offers something different and all exceeded expectations. Stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife and birdlife, sightings of the Big Five, and even a National Geographic-style lion hunt. Jamal knew the parks extremely well and positioned us perfectly for sightings. You simply cannot be disappointed with these parks.
Accommodation:
We stayed mostly in resorts inside the parks or very close to the gates. I would recommend staying inside or just outside park gates to maximise game drive time. On Day 1 in each park, entry formalities take some time, but after that it is much quicker. All hotels were lovely — it’s just a shame we didn’t have much time to enjoy the first two, as we mostly arrived, had dinner, and slept before moving on again.
Final Thoughts & Tips for Future Travellers:
If you’re planning a Kenyan safari, stay at least 2 nights per park for a relaxed experience. Distances between parks are significant, so plan realistically. Buy a Safaricom SIM card at the airport (best coverage) with at least 10GB of data. Kenyans are incredibly warm, welcoming, and almost everyone speaks English.
Overall Verdict:
Meektrails delivered a well-organised safari with a fantastic guide and excellent wildlife experiences. The main learning for future travellers is itinerary pacing — fewer parks with more time at each would make the experience even better. Despite the long drives, the wildlife experiences were unforgettable and truly once-in-a-lifetime.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Triminate shabangu. Very nice guy, good guide.
Seems great so far. Good drop off driver and guide was very nice. So was everyone who served us lunch, which was good. Thank you.