US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great!
Great!
We had private tour tailored to our need. The car was in good condition and the driver Jonathan was very accommodating. We enjoyed our trip and got to see so many animals. Highly recommended explorer Kenya to enjoy your private experience.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
"An Awesome Experience Worth Repeating"
Fantastic experience, very friendly people and ready to help.
Thank you so much hail tours Uganda.
SK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Just perfect
You cannot go wrong by choosing Happy World Safaris company
I had an amazing 4 days trip
I arrived to Kilimanjaro airport, where Joseph the director picked me up, then drove me around in Arusha a little sightseeing tour. Next morning Zebe the guide took care of me. Went to Serengeti passing by Ngorongoro conservation area and spent 2 nights there at KubuKubu.
Everything was well organised, and we saw so many animals but very less tourist/covid times and the end of May/
He was good to find the animals, was a good driver and was able to answer all questions perfectly and was super patient
Zebe just made my trip and a an amazing time, one of my best decisions to make safari in "low" season.
Also our itinerary was perfect and the lodges were wonderful Ngorongoro Serena Lodge has probably the best views on crater rim
Nothing wrong to say, you can only be happy by choosing them
And they are also very respectful about nature I haven´t seen any trash in the plains or inside the crater/this dos not applyes for the rest of Tanzania/.
After my flight to ZNZ Joseph was still checking on me if everything goes smooth. 12 amazing days in Tanzania, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari
Godwin is an amazing guide, full of interesting knowledge about every living thing, and every flower. He has a lot of patience, and always answers any question happily. And takes care of everything down to the smallest detail.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional experience!
Pre-Arrival: We had a trip planned to Sint Maarten but had to cancel last minute. We decided to go to Kenya instead and got in touch with James from Saunterland Safaris a few days before arrival. James was able to plan our private safari and the booking process was very efficient.
Pickup & Transportation to and from Mara: Our safari guide Gibson met us in the hotel lobby in Nairobi at the mentioned time and was very courteous. He was knowledgeable and even before reaching Masai Mara he took every opportunity to show us relevant and cultural things about Kenya on our way to Mara. We opted for the Safari Land Cruiser and it was spacious, had sockets for phones and anything you need power for, and a pop-off roof which was excellent for game viewing. Alternately, you can ask James to help with tickets if you want to fly into Mara. This is a more comfortable and faster option and that way you can preserve energy for the actual game drives and your trip after/before the actual safari.
Game Drives: Masai Mara is a lovely place and a lot of safari enthusiasts probably know a lot about wildlife and animal behavior. This is where Gibson shone as an experienced safari guide, he was knowledgeable and knew where to find the game. He also educated us about animal behaviors that we were unaware of despite watching many documentaries on the subject and reading the books.
We saw a lot of giraffes, lions, hippos, cheetahs (the famous band of brothers that has appeared on many documentaries), leopards, and a baby leopard which was so lovely. The cherry on the cake was being able to see a Black Rhino mother with a baby Rhino. Gibson knew the hot spots to spot the less spotted game and has observed their behavior so he was able to time our drive and take us to an area where the sighting was much more likely. We had breakfast in the bush on one of the days.
After our Rhino spotting, we had a lovely bottle of wine that Gibson, our guide got us, overlooking the Mara Sunset which was breathtaking. The day our game drive was supposed to be early, Gibson already made sure our lunch boxes were ordered, keeping our dietary preferences in mind and it is these little touches that made it a memorable experience.
Accommodation: We stayed at Ashnil Mara and it was very nice. There is a range of accommodation choices available which James can help you plan. For us, Ashnil was very nice and comfortable and we are used to staying at good hotels (read Ritz-Carlton, St Regis, One&Only, etc). For the price, we were impressed with the service.
Overall: I recommend Saunteralnd for booking your safari experience without reservation. We will use them whenever we travel to the East Africa Region (they also have safaris in Tanzania and Uganda I believe). The price we paid was very reasonable and we think it was a great trip for two people (we paid less than 600$ per person) and honestly, the experience far exceeded what we paid. I am sure prices change with the season and may be different (we traveled in May 2021, so it wasn’t a busy time) We had one spare day in Nairobi and we booked Gibson again to show us around and got a photoshoot done. Highly recommend a day of photography which James can organize for you. The safari car rental for the whole day all-inclusive costs us $180 minus the photographer.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jonathen made this trip an experience of a life time
I cannot recommend explorer Kenya highly enough. I traveled to Kenya alone for a nine day safari and it really was outstanding. My driver Jonathen whom I had for the whole nine days was a complete gentleman and all round genuine guy. He went above and beyond to make sure I had an amazing time and took care of everything I did not have to worry about anything. It truly was an experience of a life time. I will definitely be coming back.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4x4 rental for self drive safari
We rented two vehicles from Gladiola. We recommend them 100%. We have changed our plans several times, but they have always been very reactive and accommodating. Vehicles in good condition. We compared with several rental agencies in Arusha, we are very happy with our choice.
BY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thanks to Martin and Fida for a great 6 day safari to Masai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli and Taita!
Martin and Fide - THANK YOU for a wonderful safari !!!!! You are best!!!
The safari with Martin and Fide exceeded all our expectations.
We traveled with friends (2 couples) and Martin and Fide showed us all the amazing wildlife of Kenya.
Thanks to them, we not only saw the big five animals, but also many, many others.
We were on safari until they found what we wanted to see.
Not a single animal could hide from their keen eyes.
My friends and I VERY recommend this company for traveling in Africa.
Martin and Fide - THANKS for a wonderful stay !!!!!!!
(automatic translation from Russian)
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
Lappet Faced Safaris took care of everything! They were responsive and helpful from the beginning as we planned our trip and took care of everything we could've needed from beginning to end.
We had Eric and David as our head guides and Isa and Charles as our other guides. Ask for them! They were friendly, knowledgeable, and so much fun! They ensured that all of us got all the way to the top, even helping one of our group members through some tough altitude sickness. Their expertise at high altitude was amazing.
Lappet Faced Safaris took amazing care of us at every step of the way and gave us the experience of a lifetime on Kilimanjaro.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!!
I recently went on my first ever safari and I’m so happy that the crew at Samora explorers made this experience a memorable one. They made sure that we saw 4 of the big 5 and went out of their way to be very personable and funny! I will definitely book with them again when I go back to Tanzania in the future. If you’re unsure about which safari company to book, please go with this one as they will make you feel like family and will take care of you from beginning to end.