20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect in every way - most professional and knowledgeable guide and accommodating team ever!
We went to the Okovango Delta for 5 nights. It was a fair drive from Maun, but our guide was so good, we saw most of the animals we could on that day alone! We then got to camp and were greeted by the most friendly camp crew and had an amazing cooked dinner. We were spoilt each day in the same way - saw the remainder of the animals we could and had amazing meals. We can not recommend thus company enough - we are already plamning our next trip!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All perfect
Very helpful agency, Issa responds quickly, meeting the needs requested and recommending solutions for unique experiences.
Our guide David was professional and serious. He was a patient guide, which allowed us to be able to see the big five.
Overall great experience with this agency, to recommend
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Quiet but knowledgable
Our experience with Serengeti African tours was overall great. We saw lots of animals (including the big 5 + lots of extras), our guide (Lucas) was very knowledgable about all of the animals and educated us on many things that we weren’t already aware of. His knowledge, wildlife expertise and driving were fantastic. We could not fault our experience within the safari parks. However, our guides communication skills were sub standard to our expectations. There were situations throughout our daily safari drives where we did not know where we were going or what was the next plans due to lack of communication, such as, when we would be having lunch, or leaving the parks to move onto our accommodation. While this did not detract from his ability as a guide it did make parts of the overall experience feel more disjointed than it needed to be. We understand that daily drives throughout the safari experience are long, however the constant and repeated playing of the drivers own music was not to our personal taste and became a little irritating after a while. Overall I think improvements on communication and guest support outside of the safari drives would be beneficial and support the overall customer experience.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A highly professional and personal tour operator who made it an unforgettable experience.
From our very first contact until the end of the trip, we felt exceptionally well looked after. The preparation was highly professional yet personal and warm. All our individual questions and requests were handled quickly, flexibly, and with great attention to detail - a special thank you to Brian for his excellent support and attentive communication throughout the planning process.
The organization throughout the trip was excellent. The itinerary was very well coordinated, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The accommodations had been carefully selected and consistently offered a comfortable and appropriate standard. During the trip, the tour operator stayed in regular contact with us and proactively checked that everything was going well and that we were happy with the arrangements.
Special praise must go to our fantastic guide, Moses. He was extremely knowledgeable, experienced, attentive, and considerate at all times. Thanks to his excellent local knowledge, we were able to see all the major highlights as well as many special places. We always felt safe and in the best possible hands. Beyond that, spending time with Moses was also a genuinely enriching experience on a personal level.
Thank you, Moses, for the wonderful time and the unforgettable experiences!
An all-round outstanding trip and an unreserved recommendation for Amazing Memories!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator was also very proactive and helpful whenever any issues came up.
Overall, it was a very good experience. The itinerary was well planned, and you could tell that a lot of thought had gone into designing the trip. The schedule was appropriate and well-paced, with plenty included in each day. The accommodation and food were also of a good standard. The tour operator was also very proactive and helpful whenever any issues came up.
TW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing memories!
This perfect safari journey began with our travel consultant, Titus, who always responded quickly to my questions, requests, and updated quotes. Our tour guide, Morris, was also incredibly dedicated—he was always waiting at the door right on time every day and worked tirelessly to track down animals, helping us successfully spot all of the Big Five during this trip. Thank you, Amazing Memories, for giving us such a flawless journey. I highly recommend them!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
DO NOT PAY THIS COMPANY – They have kept my deposit despite repeated refund promises
DO NOT PAY INSPIRED BUDGET SAFARIS ANY MONEY!
I paid Inspired Budget Safaris a deposit in May 2026 for a private family safari for six people.
Our original agreement was clear: 30% deposit to secure the booking, with the remaining 70% payable at their Nairobi office before the safari.
After receiving my deposit, however, they began pressuring me to send further payments in advance, telling me that the hotels were requesting additional money and that there was a risk that our accommodation reservations could be lost if further payments were not made.
This was completely different from the payment terms originally agreed and made me increasingly uncomfortable. I therefore cancelled the booking.
Lina Margaret subsequently agreed in writing to refund the full deposit. They have not paid.
What is even more alarming is that, since I paid them, numerous extremely serious reviews from other customers have appeared reporting very similar experiences, including pressure for additional payments, cancelled or interrupted safaris and promised refunds that have not been received. SafariBookings itself now displays a warning stating that it has received “severe complaints from clients about Inspired Budget Safaris.”
I am also extremely concerned that the proposal they provided before I paid expressly stated “We are KATO bonded.” Yet in Inspired Budget Safaris' own public response on this website dated 25 August 2026, the company stated that it was “currently in the process of applying for membership.”
I have now reported this matter to the relevant Kenyan tourism and regulatory authorities and am contacting SafariBookings, as well as the
As of 5 October 2026, Inspired Budget Safaris still has my money.
My advice to other travellers is simple: DO NOT SEND THIS COMPANY MONEY.
I will update this review if and when the full deposit is returned.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing safari, great guide and staff!
The booking process was very smooth and easy, and Alice was very responsive and not pushy. They were able to create an itinerary based on what ur experience wants and needs, including a drop off in Watamu at the end of the safari.
We appreciated being given choices (accommodation, parks, itinerary/activities).
Our driver Willy was great from start to finish! He really made our trip special, and we thoroughly enjoyed spending the week with him and learning from him! He is clearly very passionate and knowledgeable about wildlife. We were able to see everything we wanted to see with him. He was also very supportive when I got food poisoning halfway through the trip.
All of the accommodations were great and we loved all of the national parks.
We couldn’t recommend Morning Star enough!! Very highly recommend.
CN
Warm and professional guide
Our guide was warm and professional. Very knowledgeable about local wildlife. He was thoughtful, flexible with our schedule. Would absolutely recommend for tours around
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing hospitality, leading to an unforgettable experience.
From the very start, communication from Lova was impeccable. She clearly communicated the 3-day itinerary to Andasibe, the cost breakdown, and the pickup details. She was even kind enough to set everything up and only receive payment during pickup time, showing respect and trust. At pickup, I learned that Zo (her business partner and husband) will be joining us as well, and having two kind and helpful guides was more than I could have asked for! We made one park stop on the way, and another stop for lunch. Once we got to the hotel in Andasibe, we had a night walk. The next day was two more parks, and then the last day on the way back, another one. I was able to see 9 species of lemurs and several reptiles/critters! In the last park, the lemurs were fearless and would jump on your shoulders!
Lova and Zo were always on time, incredibly reliable, and made adjustments any time I made requests. For example, when I mentioned I didn't quite find the hotel restaurant menu that interesting, they were happy to take me to the village for dinner. Every time we were together, we had engaging conversations, and I learned a lot about local customs and cultures. At 550 Euros, it's good value for a trip that would be very tricky to navigate as a first time tourist. I highly recommend this company, and I have every bit of confidence that they would continue to do an amazing job!
