DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari
The Safari was a one in a lifetime adventure. Our guide Melita is a very good driver and because of him we were able to see all animals we wanted to see and beyond. We even saw lion cubs, a pregnant cheetah, a rhino and a leopard.
CO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Experience
Melita is beautifull, he is very inteligente, he talk about many places, many animals. He help me in many topics
I wish Melita to be continué with guide in Serengueti Oark for many time,
Thanks you Melita for all
Ser you
Hugs
Lucia
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience! Good vibes, amazing safari, good food, Melita is an amazing guide!
The safari was just unforgettable! Everyone needs to experience this once in a lifetime. Melita was an amazing guide, we saw all animals we wished for, the big five, leopards, cheetahs and so on. The camping was adventurous too, sleeping next to zebras and having breakfast during sunrise.
I recommend this safari to everyone!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable and immersive experience of a lifetime!
Our Safari with Plex Africa safaris was nothing short of amazing. From landing at Mtmere Airstip to flying back out, we were very well catered for. Our guide Jafari was incredibly Knowledgeable about all aspects of the trip, and our driver Chenga was a very charismatic individual. Both were attentive and made us feel very much at home. A mention also for the people looking after us at Nyerere tented camp. Ben, Thomas and Lempus made our stay very comfortable and we will never forget these people who made our experience. Our game drive was a wonderful day where we saw the majority of the animals we wished to see. Also a mention to our boat guides on the river safari who were also very friendly and informative, and our walking safari guide Didi was full of information and very much a showman! Overall an incredible and life changing experience that we will never forget! We would recommend to anyone and would love to return one day in the future.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This is an amazing company who go the extra mile
We had the most amazing experience with Spirit of Kenya. Their attention to detail is incredible and Laura was able to answer all our questions in preparation. They were so flexible and designed a unique tour based around the city where we were based for a few days. We were so fortunate to have an incredible guide, Erastus and spending 5 days with him in both Ol Pejata and Samburu was an amazing time. His knowledge and capacity to be in the right place at the right time meant we saw so many animals in so many different contexts.
The food and accommodation options were incredible and being right in the heart of the reserves meant we could enjoy dinner and a glass of wine, whilst watching elephants and other herds coming down to the river.
This was a once in a life time opportunity and I would thoroughly recommend Kenya and Spirit of Kenya to oversee every detail!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect safari, nice group, great driver
We had a very good experience with Joyina and the 3-days-tour to Maasai Mara. Everything was very well organized and our driver Daniel was great. We were very lucky and saw so many animals, including the Big Five (even though we skipped the sunset game drive on the first day).
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good value for money and helpful staff
We had a great time with Jungle Room Safaris. We did three days of Masai Mara safari. Everything was on time. We had pleasant experiences, and we also had some special requests, which was fulfilled. So overall, it was good. Also the tour guide was good.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Avoid Kayash: wrong lodge, hidden fees, no accountability
We booked a 2-person private 8-day/7-night safari with Kayash Adventure through SafariBookings. We planned the route ourselves: Amboseli, Ngorongoro, Days 3–5 in the Northern Serengeti for the wildebeest river crossings, and Days 6–7 in the Central Serengeti. They quoted over USD 10,000 and arranged the lodges. The trip did not deliver the core experience.
Problems:
1. Hidden payment fee: Paying the 30% deposit through their link added about 4% (USD 123.30). A bank transfer would have cost us about CNY 200. They did not disclose this in advance.
2. Poor contract discipline: After the deposit, they asked for an extra early payment to “ease hotel pressure,” even though the contract did not require it. They accepted our refusal, but it showed a lack of reliability.
3. Wrong lodge location, no compensation: They placed us at Kuoom Serengeti Lodge, which is in the Western Serengeti corridor, not the Northern Serengeti we had booked. They later admitted that “the Western Serengeti was initially mistakenly referred to as the Northern Serengeti.” From Kuoom, the drive to the Mara River took over 3 hours one way, 6+ hours round trip. They refused to compensate or move us unless we paid more. We had to stay there.
4. Balloon problem: Because of the lodge location, we could not do the Northern Serengeti balloon as requested; the balloon could only be near Kuoom. We removed the USD 1,000 balloon cost and dealt with the balloon company directly.
5. Missed highlights: As a result, we effectively spent five days in the Central/Western Serengeti and never reached the Northern Serengeti. Both key highlights—the Mara River crossing and the Northern balloon—were lost. The game drives felt repetitive and exhausting.
Lodges arranged by Kayash were mediocre and had issues:
1. Zita Tanzania Wild Camps, about USD 300/night for 2 incl. taxes. Okay, good environment and friendly staff, but not exceptional.
2. Kuoom Serengeti Lodge, about USD 390/night. Staff were good and the dome chalet had a beautiful sunrise view, but it was extremely hot by day and cold at night, and there was no Wi-Fi in the rooms. Poor value for the price.
3. Amboseli Sopa Lodge, about USD 259/night. Newly renovated with a strong chemical smell that stung our eyes. Avoid.
Overall, Kayash’s planning, accountability, communication, and value for money were very poor. The lodges they selected were generally disappointing and did not match the level expected for the price. If you care about the Northern Serengeti and the migration, confirm lodge coordinates in writing before paying, or book your own lodges. We would not use Kayash again.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable safari with Meru Slopes and our amazing guide Ombeni
We had a wonderful safari with Meru Slopes! 🐾 From the itinerary planning to the accommodation arrangements, everything was thoughtfully organised. The team was professional, responsive, and always happy to help. The pricing was reasonable, and the entire trip ran smoothly from start to finish.
🌟 A special thank you to our guide, Ombeni, who truly made this trip unforgettable. With over 10 years of guiding experience, he was incredibly knowledgeable and had an amazing eye for spotting wildlife. He could spot even tiny animals far in the distance that we would never have noticed ourselves! Whenever we casually mentioned an animal we hoped to see, he remembered and kept an eye out for it.
📸 Ombeni also knew exactly where to position the vehicle, giving us fantastic views and wonderful photo opportunities. One of the biggest highlights was witnessing the wildebeest river crossing just five minutes after arriving that morning. We felt incredibly lucky! 🦓
🌿 His knowledge of the animals, their behaviour, and the local plants was impressive. Whatever we asked, he always had an insightful answer. Each day’s route was thoughtfully planned, and his kind, friendly personality made spending time with him a real pleasure.
We came home with amazing photos and even better memories. Highly recommend Meru Slopes, and especially Ombeni, to anyone planning a safari! ❤️
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable Maasai Mara safari with an exceptional guide, Rio!
We had a fantastic experience exploring the Maasai Mara with Shanjoy Tours and Safaris. Our guide, Rio, was incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife, always happy to answer our questions and share interesting insights. We saw an amazing variety of animals, including lions, elephants, giraffes and even a leopard, which was a real highlight!
The safari was well organised from start to finish, and Rio was friendly, professional and great company throughout. His wildlife knowledge and multilingual abilities were particularly impressive. Would highly recommend Shanjoy Tours and Safaris!