NL
35-50 years of age
Fast point to point shuttle service
Thomas drove us to Hazyview from OR Tambo. The ride was quick and communication clear. Nice scenery along the way.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good quality and good service, open to feedback
The hotels, lodges and camps that Magical Skies booked for us were excellent at good prices; their food and service was very good too.
Our guide was very dedicated and knowledgeable; we saw very many things that others didn’t because of him.
We had a problem with our vehicle which was amicably sorted.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kind, funny and relaxt.
We did a half-day private tour of Nairobi National Park with our two children (ages 5 and 8). Our guide, Owen, was very friendly.
We were picked up slightly late at our Airbnb, but this wasn’t really an issue since there is usually a long wait at the park gate anyway. On the drive, while passing Kibera, Owen already started sharing info with us about the slum.
Inside the park, Owen explained a lot about the animals and their natural behavior, adding witty remarks every now and then. At one point, he noticed a lioness preparing to hunt and patiently waited to see if we might witness it.
We saw hippos, zebras, giraffes, warthogs, impalas, antelopes, crocodiles, and lions. The absolute highlight, however, was seeing multiple rhinos with their babies. One mother was even breastfeeding her calf just a few meters from our car. The cherry on top was when Owen took a quiet road back toward the city, away from other vehicles, and spotted two beautiful lion cubs for us.
We also saw many bird species, including ostriches, spoonbills, marabou storks, helmeted guineafowl, spotted thick-knees, and several others whose names I can’t recall.
Communication with the organization was pretty easy. We paid in cash (KSh). Be sure to bring your passport, as it’s required at the park entrance. The advertisement mentioned that water would be provided, and the organization also said binoculars would be available, but neither were included on our tour. This wasn’t a problem for us since the animals were very close and we brought our own water, but it’s best to come prepared just in case.
MY
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well coordinated
The tour package was very well structured and coordinated. The guides was also knowledgeable and punctual. The package as a whole was what was promised and of high standard covering the Cape coast, wine routes and the highlight was Kapama. We saw the entire big five in two days really commendable with very professional staff and superior accommodation. The only low point was the Johannesburg Soweto tour which portrayed the bad side of South African history.
LT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice experience was delivered, better than expected.
There are many operators, the tours offered are more or less the same. The main question is if you get what you were promised. I am happy I chose to go with these guys, as everything was even better than I expected. Special thanks to a guide - Gifty. He is really a guy, who is dedicated to what he does and what he loves - nature. Isn't this we all coming to safari for? I had more than a few safari experiences, and this was among the best. Go for it.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was part of the Safari adventure that began in Kenya, the arrival
The arrival was at night and after many hours of flying. Tiredness, and besides I had a problem with inflammation of the Baker's cyst in one knee. What I missed was a little dinner. Since we left very early in the morning I could hardly enjoy the room and the hotel where we were or have a panoramic view of Nairobi. I must add that I am used to a different way of traveling: to be able to see, be, connect with people. Here I realized that everything would go differently. The minibus was a little damaged. And we already had a first incident, which was resolved well.
Philip speaks Spanish well which also facilitated the little interaction with the people in the hotels.
He was always respectful and correct.
I would probably travel with him again, but I will not go on a safari again. Everything I saw was wonderful, but I was missing the other part: moving and being with people, seeing and walking through a market, enjoying the smells and lights for longer, and letting the animals and fauna live peacefully without our footprint.
Thank you Philip and all the colleagues we met during this short stay in Kenya.
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NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari experience
The safari was really good, everything was well planned and organized. Our guide worked hard to give us the chance to see all the animals we wanted. Would have been even better if he could communicate a little more in english, but overall a great experience!
FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Value for money
8D/7N safari + SGR train tickets to Mombasa. Communication with Franklin was very swift but a bit lacking with final confirmations (like that third was to be paid in cash). I was surprised when transferred/sold to another company, is this tour operator or travel agency? The other company however was excellent so no complaints there.
In the end everything went well except a small detour that I asked and was accepted, then later revoked with a bit shady "official letter" and in hindsight I can't see how it would have fitted in our program. Simple apology when plans changed would've sufficed since this was a budget trip.
Thank you for a memorable safari!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cosy
We had a 3 day Journey with Tebla. It was an amazing Journey and totally worth it. Food was good and the tent was really nice. Thank you!
KW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice and Trusted partners,Truly to their name
Trusted Partners and very nice and co-operative staff has vast knowledge in terms of safari. Provided best experience of my life
