BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Mount Kenya Trekking Experience with Tilman Safaris in July 2023
I recently had the pleasure of trekking Mount Kenya with Tilman Safaris in July 2023, and it was an unforgettable experience. From start to finish, the service was exceptional. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready to assist with any needs. They made sure we were well-prepared for the trek and provided valuable insights about the local flora and fauna.
The trek itself was challenging but incredibly rewarding. The scenery was breathtaking, and reaching the summit was a moment I'll never forget. The team at Tilman Safaris ensured that we were safe and comfortable throughout the journey. The accommodations and meals provided were excellent, adding to the overall positive experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful , professional, kind and great to work with
Excellent from start to finish. It was our first safari for our honeymoon. The communication was great before and during the trip. The collection at the airport smoothe and the safari was amazing. Hospitality and helpful friendly warm staff. Accommodation was great very large rooms. The guides were enthusiastic and great we saw all the animals on our drives. The food isn’t great if your vegetarian so only thing to be a little mindful of is bring some snacks. But the food if you’re not vegetarian is amazing.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Overperformed and great advice and guide
Shebby helped us very well and gave us a great price. The Tarangire + Ngorongoro safari was spot on and we saw what we wanted to see (Big Five) and even more. Great driver and guide Godson made sure we spotted all. Combination of Tarangiri and Ngorongoro is great because of difference in landscape etc.
Would recommend Vision and guide Godson
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience in Kenya with Leisure Escape
I did a request on safaribookings.com and 3 agencies replied. Leisure Escapes Safaris replied very quickly but also very accurate and with a nice proposal. Comunication with Esther was efficient both via email and phone, she understood exactly what I wanted and this is very important to get the right safari for you.
We signed for a 7 days Safari from Nairobi including Amboseli, Tsavo West and Tata Hills Sancturary.
Our guide was very professional, always in time and very competent. We had no issues at all.
The car was comfortable with all the accessories.
All the hotels were booked correctly as we agreed and we ended up in beautiful lodges with beautiful rooms.
What I can say is Esther was amazing since the first contact to the end. We had 0 problems. Everything was organised in the minimal details and you can tell they care about their customers.
My personal suggestion is to choice, whenever possible, a lodge with the waterhole. Safari is tiring and search for animals sometimes don't give you so much.With the waterhole instead you can relax in your room or during dinner and see them in their normal day by day activities, undisturbed from cars
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Tour company, especially for solo female travellers
I just did a 7 day camping safari with Bobby Tours, and I don't know where to start! As a solo female traveller, I felt incredibly safe and well taken care of. Isiah, the driver, and Ramadan, the cook were so kind and helpful. We ate meals together, and they always made sure I felt safe and comfortable. Rama was an incredible cook, the food was so good, and he always made so much! And Isiah was the kindest human, we had so much fun on our game drives and in the evenings. We saw so many animals, and Isiah gave me all the time i wanted to take photos and enjoy the animals. Bobby Tours had great, clean vehicles, tents and supplies. The game drives themselves were fantastic, and both men were very knowledgeable. I would absolutely recommend this company, tour, and guides to anyone, especially solo female travellers.
BR
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Very good, amazing experience. The manage is very atenciose and good company.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Funny - attentive and such a great company. Casper spotted so many animals and is amazing 💛
Had a great experience with MoAfrika from start to finish. We stayed in the fantastic Raddison hotel. Pickup from Johannesburg went smoothly, everyone was kind to us and we had only two other people in our car for the safari! Can highly recommend:)
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Expressive and passionate
I loved traveling with MoAfrika. What you get for the price is incredible. Each guide had their own unique personality, but all of them were full of fascinating facts about animals and their lifestyles and great spirit. Thanks to them, we managed to see the entire Big 5 in just two days, along with many other rare animals - we even saw wild dogs hunting an impala! It was such a fun experience and created memories to last a lifetime
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The safari was great!
The guide was very nice, and I saw lot’s of animals😍 and many lions up close, so that was cool!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Likana Safaris provided a trip of a lifetime!
From my first communications with the owner Bonny to every moment with our guide, now my friend, Andrew, this was an experience of a lifetime. Endless beauty everywhere. The people, the animals, the landscape, and to top it all off, the accommodations were something out of a movie! I kept thinking “how is this my life right now?!” The value for money is mind blowing. I never imagined the stunning accommodations I’d be in. I encourage anyone to reach out to Likana and start planning your dream trip. You won’t be disappointed.
Suggestions on tipping:
You meet so many amazing people along the way who share their knowledge, experience, and craftsmanship with you that you’ll want to bring a ton of small American bills to tip.
My trip was 10 days and I only bought $100 in small bills and needed to take out local currency to tip - outside of days where you’re trekking, I suggest having $20 per day in one and two dollar bills for tipping.
For days where you’re trekking, teams of 8-12 people are working to create an amazing experience for you - budget $20 for the guide, $20 for your porter and an additional $30 in small bills for other support team members.
While websites recommend $10 US/day for your safari guide, I recommend at least doubling that. Our guide spent New Year’s with us. After asking about his life and family we learned he was newly married. It turns out Andrew spent his 1st wedding anniversary with us all while having and a beautiful wife and six month old baby at home!
Other tips include:
- security (in the lodges a security person walks you to and from dinner at the lodge after dark to protect you from animals) - $2
- people who take your bags for you: $1
- housekeeping/laundry services: $2/day
- waiters/waitresses: $2-3 per meal
- community guides: $5 - $20
- traditional Knowledge Keepers:$2-$10
- Craftspeople (taught us how to weave!):$2
- Dancers: $2
Also, to shop, keep in mind, drinking water and electricity are not easily accessible to people and shopping in local shops has a big impact. I experienced the kindest people in local shops who actually gave me gifts after I made my purchases!
I can’t recommend this company enough. It was a trip of a lifetime with amazing new friends!
