50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
Recently got back from a 2 week holiday in Kenya . We travelled around 6 national parks on a safari trip with Meektrail safaris followed by 4 lazy days at The Swahili beach hotel on Diani beach . All of the national parks offered something different and we thoroughly enjoyed everyone however the Masai Mara , Amboselli and Lake Naivasha were my personal favourites and the ones I would highly recommend . We did a lot of travelling about by road and really enjoyed seeing a different way of life . We found the Kenyan people to be very friendly . Nice to have the lazy days by the beach at the end of our trip o the lovely Diani beach . The only slight negative I had about the entire trip were that the beach boys and beggars in Diani became a bit tiresome at times making a nice simple walk on the beach or into town feel like hard work .
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing adventure.
Experienced many good surprises in Kenya. First, the Kenyan people are so wonderful…kind, gentle, civil, appreciative. Every American should be required to visit to learn how to treat others! Second, the animals….seeing in their natural habitats…amazing beauty. Third, the food…fresh and unprocessed, so delish!! We always felt safe.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The beauty of the Namibian desert
My first experience in a desert environment, the Namib-Naukluft National Park offers amazing scenic panoramas, dune climbing, desert wildlife, great weather and excellent accommodations. A must if you visit Namibia.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Lisa
Best national park overall for seeing the most animals all in one day
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible safari experience
Our recent safari in Kenya was an absolute dream come true. From the moment we arrived in Kenya, we were captivated by the beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife. The 5-day itinerary was perfectly planned, allowing us to experience the best of Kenya's parks.
Our guides, Martin and John, were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their work. They ensured that we had plenty of opportunities to see the Big Five and other flora and fauna. The accommodations throughout the safari were excellent, providing a relaxing retreat after each day of adventure.
I would highly recommend Earthwings to anyone seeking a thrilling and unforgettable safari experience in Kenya
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect
Everything was perfect, from the accommodations, meals and the main thing that made everything even more perfect, the people. Everyone works happily and does everything possible and impossible to make sure you have the best experience of your life and they succeed. I recommend everyone to have this unique experience and I recommend Suricata for its structure and its people. Everything was perfect.
And last but not least, our guide Eziquiel is spectacular. I recommend that everyone who goes on the Safari ask him to be their guide. He is intelligent enough to answer all your questions, he works hard to find all the animals you want and he is a person who makes the experience even more unique with his joy.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experience of Safari with suricata
Our tour was so complete. We don’t have any detail to say about Suricata, they did all the possible thinks to make us as a home, and to realize our dreams.
The all staying was good, kindly people and friendly.
I indicate our guid, Ezequiel, he is so attentive to the Savana animal, he did all possibilities thinks to show us the big five, and we did.
He also has mush information about the florets things so it’s a tour complete of informations and history’s .
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari Experience One Could Wish For
This review for the Passionate Guides is way overdue. However, this is by all means no reflection of the service or the trip – on the contrary – I was trying to find time to write a review ever since I returned home but life got in the way.
There are a zillion tour operators in North America and Europe who offer great tours and I have not doubt that they are trying to do their best. However, I can guarantee that they are no match to Beatus, the owner of Passionate Guides and his crew in both Kenya and Tanzania. First of all, Beatus is located in Arusha, born and raised in Tanzania and took the leap of faith to start his safari company. Secondly, I have rarely seen the passion and dedication in all my travels and interactions with tour guides.
Beatus is doing above and beyond to learn his customer’s specific needs and wants and caters to specific requirements. I suggest that if in a group, you pick people who are similarly inclined (birds, plants, predators, all of the above). I was probably a tough one to please since it was my first safari and I wanted to do more or less everything. After our first contact, Beatus helped me with my itinerary providing valuable advice. Everything went smooth prior to the trip… and it only got better.
We were picked up in Nairobi, spent the first night there and were picked up in the morning to head out to Lake Nakuru and the Ziwa Bush Lodge – our first destination. Since this review is not intended for lodges / tents, I will not review those, although Beatus picked excellent accommodations throughout our trip. If there were any questions or minor issues, these were resolved within minutes.
Plenty of time is spent in the Jeep! They have plenty of space, and the guides (Athuman – we miss him!) made sure water was always available. As for the animals: Beatus and his team are the best animal spotters you can have! Of course, one cannot expect animals on demand, but the Beatus and Athuman knew where to go and look, were extremely patient with us taking pictures (constantly) and most of love – they love their work and are never bored or tired – it seemed that they we are discovering the wildlife together. However, throughout the trip we learned so much about the country, region, migration, animal behavours etc. And of course – always told with passion for the land and its creatures.
Our trip took us from Kenya (Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara) to Tanzania and the Serengeti, Ngorongoro … each area more fascinating than the previous and guided with passion and eagerness by our Passionate Guides. Oh… and we had the pleasure of several hot lunch picnics in the Serengeti… which was incredible to organize and set up… but Beatus and team did it with ease.
All in all, I can’t recommend enough The Passionate Guides. Thanks to their genuine love and pride for their country and desire to share it with us, we had one of the most memorable vacations of our lives.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Passionate, charismatic, and extremely knowledgeable guiding experience in Kenya/Tanzania
I had the pleasure of being guided by Beatus and his team of Passionate Guides on a wonderful 12-day excursion in Kenya and Tanzania at the end of August. We started our safari experience in Kenya’s Lake Nakuru, drove south to Masai Mara, into the great Serengeti of Tanzania, Ngorogoro, Arusha, passed by Kilimanjaro, and drove back into Kenya for one final day in Amboseli.
There was not one moment with Beatus & Co. where I felt that our trip was lacking. From the food, choice of lodging/accommodation, and most notably the wealth of information shared with us – the guides far surpassed our expectations. David and Athuman were our drivers/guides in Kenya and Tanzania, respectively, and seemingly had an answer to every single question when asked. They accommodated our wishes and catered to our interests each day, whether we felt like seeing birds, antelopes, cats, etc.
The lodging was truly fantastic. We stayed at some of the most visually-pleasing lodges/camps, like the rustic Ziwa lodge near Nakuru, luxurious Moyo camp in the central Serengeti, and the serene Kibo camp in Amboseli. Breakfasts and dinners were had with a view each day, and the packaged lunches were always delicious.
My mom and I are very outdoorsy and wanted to hike to Kilimanjaro’s Mandara Huts. Beatus, of course, accommodated and planned this in our trip. His good friend & expert mountaineer Kedi (who summited Kilimanjaro 360+ times as of the date of writing) guided us to the Mandara Huts as a short day hike. Kedi shared a wealth of information and history about Kilimanjaro while hiking with us in – believe it or not – Converse All Stars. This was such a great addition in the middle of our safari trip.
If you’re reading this review, I hope you see a trend throughout my review in addition to the other reviews on this site: Passionate Guides is very much true to its name.
Asante sana, Beatus!