US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Chris
Ngorongoro is fantastically concentrated, but doesn't have the vast space of the Serengeti
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
Manka Safaris provided an unforgettable safari experience. seamless logistics to knowledgeable guides, every aspect met our expectations. The wildlife sightings were phenomenal, and the accommodations were superb. of course, Laizer the best guide 😊. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an authentic and memorable safari adventure.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was very friendly and had a lot of patience with us and did everything we asked him
Everything went well and we had a lot of fun on our Safari. Our Tour operator George was really friendly and he did an amazing job. He really cared about our interests and he answered all our questions and stopped everywhere we asked him or when we saw some animals. The organization at the Lodge for our stay was also very nice and we had everything we needed. We had such a good time and regreted it a little bit that we have booked just 2 days. The next time we will definitely book a bigger Safari for more days. I don't have anything negative to say but I personally was a little bit disappointed that our trip on the 2nd day ended already at 11am. When I booked the 2 day Safari, I thought that we will have 2 full days but unfortunately it wasn't like that. On the first day we arrived at 11am and on the 2nd day we left at 11am. If we look at the time we effectively spend on the safari, it was just 1 full day. I expected that we will have more time for the Safari, especially for the price we payed. That's the reason because my overall rating for the Safari is good and not excellent. But beside of that it was just amazing and we had a really good time.
TN
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience
We had the pleasure of traveling around Kenya with Jaz as our guide. It was a great experience, and having someone who is genuinely enthusiastic about photography and wildlife was fantastic, as it's the best way to learn and enjoy. This was clearly evident in our case. Additionally, our driver in Kenya was a good choice by Jaz, thanks to his experience and contacts in the country. It was comfortable spending time with such people, and we had fun and wonderful moments to remember.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Massi Mara to Nakuru to Amboseli
The tour was well organised with the transport vehicle and drivers being excellent. We did the ballon ride in Ambesolie which is a must. Champagne breakfast to go with it in the bush was a real treat.
Remember if you are travelling around, these distances can result in long hours being spent in the land cruiser.
If you can afford an upgrade in accommodation go for it, as the food in the budget camps can be disappointing. Otherwise this is great value for money.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Tongi was flexible. Made my planning expreince easy.
Our guide Gari. Was amazing fun to be around. We missed him in Chobe..kkkk.
Kids were able to relate to him
Gari was well informed about Vicfalls.
And animals.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya is beautiful, modern, and rugged at the same time
Diani beach in Kenya is spectacular. We wish we had spent more days at Southern Palms resort at the end of the trip. 2 nights there was not enough.
Masai Mara is delightful with beautiful scenery and wildlife. Tsavo and Amboseli are a bit more rugged and bush-like. Difficult to see game life at time, and the roads can be rough. But the scenery of both parks is amazing . Particularly, the red elephants in Tsavo east and Mt Kilimanjaro sightings in Amboseli.
Nairobi has wonderful restaurants and malls, and Uber is used fairly. But don’t spend too long in Nairobi. 2 nights should do it.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable experience
We had a fantastic experience on our trip to the Masai Mara. Raymond took us on tour drives and was an excellent communicator, answered all our questions about the animals, and was quick to jump on any opportunity to ensure we had a close view of the animals. In the two days we were there, we managed to see 4 of the big 5, which was amazing.
We were given three meals a day, including lunch on the days we were travelling which was a much-appreciated surprise.
We got the opportunity to visit a local Masai village (note to bring money if you want to do this, as they charged us an entry fee for it once we arrived) and learnt a bit about the Masai culture.
Camping was very basic ‘glamping’ style, and although we did have our own toilet the facilities were very basic. Also important to note that electricity was only available for a few hours during the day, and was turned off at around 10pm. We didn’t mind at all as we thought it was altogether fantastic value for money, and were expecting either something similar or potentially a bit worse. I’m mentioning it as it is worth noting for others who may be uncertain whether this tour is for them, and who may want to spend a bit more money for more luxury camping.
Overall, I couldn’t recommend this more. All the staff were friendly and amazing, and it was definitely a memorable experience!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, enthusiastic and Patient :)
Arthur took active efforts to understand requirements of his guests and took great efforts to meet them