NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect.
A wonderful trip, 9 days Safari, 2 people and your own driver who knew how to find the right places
Luxury Lodge and some primitive tents.Changing nature, smells, colours and a lots odd animals
The Serengeti has high grass in February making the animals difficult to find.
The Ndutu on the other hand has a lot of animals where we have seen the migration of the wildebeest.
The service from Makasa and de Lodges was perfect.
The Jeep was outdated and especially the seats were not too good but our guide/driver Peter was super so then you forgot the chairs.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
We had an incredible safari experience! We saw loads of giraffes gracefully moving through the savannah, and it was amazing to spot hundreds of moose and zebras grazing together. The highlight was definitely encountering a lion with a few lionesses and their adorable cubs. It was such a special moment! We also saw an elephant and got so close!
Our driver Gilber was fantastic—super friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about all the animals. I learned so much about the wildlife and the culture of Tanzania during our trip. He made sure to drive us as close as possible to all the animals, which made the experience even more memorable. We were all so happy with the adventure!
Lots of energy and very informative
Was a great day trip. Tour guide has a lot of energy and information to give. I just wish we got slightly longer at the stops but other then that, it was great
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
We booked our December holiday with Tai Adventures through a friend in Kenya. Communication was fast and efficient with well detailed and outlined information. Clean vehicle all through the safari and our driver guide was knowledgeable and patient with us. Our stay in Naivasha was awesome at Naivasha Resort where we spent our night was definitely fantastic.
Visit to hells gate national park where we went to the geo thermal swimming pool for some water games.
We had a boat ride and we saw some hippos and water bucks along the lake. This was a perfect and well organized safari what a memorable moment it was.
EG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We saw the best of Tanzania's national parks, conservation areas
On our three-day vacation with EL. Classical Adventures Tanzania, my family and I had a great experience. We saw the best of Tanzania's national parks, conservation areas, and cultural attractions thanks to the carefully thought-out schedule. Frank was an excellent guide who imparted his extensive knowledge of the history, geology, and animals of the land. The dinner was delicious and the accommodations were cosy. We are so grateful to EL. Classical Adventures Tanzania for giving us memories that will last a lifetime.
AT
Mindful
Punctual and attentive service. Despite the off-season, we saw many animals in the Kruger Park and our driver, Mr Lambs Senior Casper, made an effort to show us all the animals despite the unfavorable conditions. Scenic panoramic tour is well worth seeing.
HU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wide variety of wildlife
In Nairobi, modern high-rises and shabby shacks are both present. No one obeys traffic rules. Uber is efficient and cheap. The streets are littered with rubbish all over the country. Tap water is undrinkable. People are friendly. The weather was not summery in January when we were there, it rained a lot and you needed a light jacket.
We went on a 3 days safari to the Masai Mara with Axis African Travel. The organisation was excellent, everything went as agreed. Unfortunately we were given a bad tour guide, James, who didn't inform us of anything, just sped us around the national park for 2 days. He had a hard time even stopping for a photo. Whenever a special animal appeared, all the tourist jeeps would rush up and chase it, surround it, block its way. They literally do animal cruelty.
We spent 3 days at Diani Beach. The sea is crystal clear and warm, the beach is fine sand and the water is slowly deepening. We took a glass bottom boat to nearby Robinson Reef to see corals and colourful fish. The locals don't take care of the marine life. Most of the corals are dead, the fish are fed bread for tourists and the boat crews collect red starfish for visitors.
Walking through the streets we felt in no danger. We did not go out in the evenings. There were panhandlers, but not to an excessive extent.
The Nairobi - Mombasa railway is clean, cheap and punctual.
Overall, Kenya is well worth a visit.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They will provide you tour that suit you
Before I talk with Derrik who was in charge of my tirp, I thought I have to chose tour from what they provide. However after I told him what I am interested in and what I want to do, he made a itinerary for me. Therefore, I could use most of the time for what I want to do.
When I need some help during tour, I asked Derrik with what's app and he will reply me immediately and solve the problem. If you will do late check out, it is better to check with company and hotel. I did late check out twice but both hotels didn't know about it.
I went to Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara, Lake Nakulu, Amboseli, Tsavo west and east, Mombasa. I saw 4/5 big fave in Maasai Mara. There was plenty of animal such as lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, zibra, buffalo and some kinds of antelope. It was hard to find leopard and cheetah but how my tour guide, Eddie communicate with other guides and drove to the place was amazing. He has a lot of knowledge of animal and his prediction about animal's next action was amazing. He drove to the place that we could see animal yet won't disturb other people. I enjoyed so much in Maasai Mara and if you are animal person, you should go to Maasai Mara. I did full two days game drive, but since it was too good, I wanted to do three days.
In Lake Nakulu, I saw a white rhyno and beautiful sunset. If you love an elephant, Amboseli is the best place. I even saw baby elephant and he was so cute. Lake Naivasha was more "be with nature trip" than see the animal. Tsavo is huge and because of season(grass was too high), I could't see cheetah but my tour guide told me we can find them in another season. For me to see the beautiful scenary is the most memorable thing in Tsavo. I saw some water places that looks like the water place from lion king that pumba is drinking water. Mombasa has beautiful beach. Staff in my hotel which is Reef hotel, were very nice and friendly. Even thouogh I spent my birthday there by myself, I had a great day and they were very warm people. Mombasa has very strong sun. I had a terrible sun burn even though I applied sun cream and was staying the shade. It is better to bring after sunburn cream or gel.
I was traveling by myself and I experienced private tour and group tour. In group tour, I made some friends and have a wonderful time with them. However, I had different interest with others. I couldn't say anything about that, so I had to wait a lot of time. In private tour, I could use my time in game drive whatever I want, but I felt lonely. I think both have a pros and cons and I'm so happy that I could experienced both side.
Overall, I had a great time in Kenya. They arraged my birthday surprises and city tour for my need( which is done hair braided, shopping and nail art) too. Thank you for everyone who was involved in my beautiful 17 days in Kenya. I know it is not cheap but it is totally worth it. My dream came true.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and well organised
A well run safari, with experienced tour guides. The communication was excellent on WhatsApp. The food was really well prepared. Overall I was happy with my safari experience with Serengeti African Tour.
The 3 day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari is a good introduction to Safari, but note that can feel a bit rushed, especially in the Serengeti, which is enormous, if you are trying to find specific animals that are hard to find. If you want a full Safari experience and better chance to see all the animals, go for a 5-7 day Safari at least, when the Safari guides can spend longer and drive further into the park. Nevertheless I had a great time and our guides were really knowledgeable. I would also reconsider going for the upgrade to mid-tier/luxury accomodation if you are doing camping and are able to handle camping, as may not be the best value for money. This is only because the time you spend at the lodge is so short, not because of the quality of the mid-tier accomodation, which was really excellent.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Serious, gentle and kind
We had a nice driver/guide Martin, who stays with us during 4 days. We had a trip through 3 parcs. 1st one we didn’t see too much as staying into the lodge with water point but seeing few animals. Very relaxing. 2nd day went to a wonderful lodge on a lake, Nice small boat trip to see hippo but bad weather and then went to a farm, Nice to take pictures with « wild animals » but very touristic place, far from a safari idea. The 2 others days were just crazy in Masai Mara réserve, we saw big five (excepting Rhinos) and many others animals. The lodge (SOPA) was so incredible with Masai show at night and swimming pool. At night Zebras just in front of the lodge. It was gorgeous. Everything was wonderful and the driver so helpfull and Nice. Thanks a lot to him and our contact Amelda always ready to help.
The only regrets was to do not have so much info on Kenya way of Life or the animals.
We strongly recommand Anipa Tour
