CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
We had an incredible safari experience with Safari Soul, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide and driver, Jackson Masong!
Jackson was fantastic from start to finish. He made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire trip, even while navigating some very challenging roads. He was an excellent driver, incredibly knowledgeable, and always had such a positive attitude. He went out of his way to get us as close to the animals as safely possible, giving us some unforgettable wildlife experiences.
What really stood out was how accommodating he was. He regularly asked what we wanted to see and do, listened to our preferences, and tailored the experience around us. He was patient, flexible, and genuinely wanted to make sure we had the best possible experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide!
A few things to know before going on safari:
The roads are extremely bumpy, and that’s something you should be prepared for. If you’re visiting multiple national parks, keep in mind that they can be several hours apart, so expect long days of driving. The highways and roads could definitely benefit from more government investment in paving and maintenance, as the travel between destinations can be quite rough.
Also, be prepared for what they call “African makeup” — the dust! You’ll get covered in it, especially during game drives, so pack extra clothes and don’t expect to stay clean for long.
Another important tip is to bring plenty of snacks. You’re travelling through very remote areas, and there aren’t restaurants or convenience stores inside the parks. Lunches are generally pre-packaged, so having your own snacks makes a big difference during the long days.
Overall, the safari was an unforgettable experience, and we would absolutely recommend Jackson to anyone booking with Safari Soul. His professionalism, positive energy, excellent driving, and willingness to cater to our interests made the trip special.
The wildlife is incredible, the scenery is breathtaking, and the experience is worth it. Just come prepared for the long drives, bumpy roads, and lots of dust!
Thank you, Jackson, for making our safari such a memorable experience!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything went great—they pick you up, take you where you need to go, and the food is excellent. Highly recommended—100%!
An incredible experience—everything went perfectly, from the pickup times to the food, which was excellent. Both the driver and the chef were very friendly; they truly made our adventure an unforgettable one. Highly recommended! They would stop whenever an animal was spotted, point them out to us, and answer every question we asked. Everything was very well organized, and they were always punctual. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
50-65 years of age
Day tour Addis Ababa —solid
Took the day tour of Addis Ababa with Peak Ethiopia.
1. Booking process was online, paid day of tour
2. Pre tour logistics responses were VERY fast via email and What’s App
3. Day tour itinerary was comprehensive— could have spent more time at the market. Guide /Desale was high energy and had good English
4. Driver was excellent—really required for AA traffic
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Safari Experience with Iyana Africa!
We had an incredible experience with Iyana Africa on our safari to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru! Everything was extremely well organized from start to finish, making the entire trip seamless and stress-free.
A special shoutout to our guide, Ambrose, who was absolutely fantastic! He was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and genuinely passionate about wildlife. His expertise and enthusiasm made our game drives so much more enjoyable, and he went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing experience.
The wildlife sightings were incredible, the landscapes were breathtaking, and the entire experience was everything we had hoped for and more. We really appreciated how smoothly everything was handled, allowing us to simply enjoy every moment of the safari.
I would highly recommend Iyana Africa to anyone planning a safari in Kenya, and if you get Ambrose as your guide, you’re in great hands! Thank you for such a memorable experience!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable and Experienced
Literally look no further! This was the absolute perfect Safari. From the time of booking with Evaline to the end of our Safari with our guide Abdi it was stress free and seamless. I have a million questions when I book and Evaline was super patient with me and went through the entire itinerary with me before booking.
Our guide, Abdi, was absolutely perfect for us. We had a private safari and hit all of the major parks. We saw FOUR leopards. We bypassed seeing some lions (we had spent hrs already with them earlier that day) bc of a baby leopard he had heard over the radio and we were literally feet from it. Wow - it was an amazing experience. We really took into account what we wanted to see and made it happen. We had so many questions about the animals and he was so knowledgeable. We made a couple of pit stops per our request like the gift store and a pharmacy and he worked it into our itinerary for the day. You can tell Abdi takes pride in being a guide and loves what he does and is always safe! We are so so so appreciative of him! We went for our honeymoon and every accommodation was perfect. The picnic lunches were a highlight of our trips. Thank you Mountain Warriors! We hope to be back when we start a family.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Martin was great, he cares about everything and made the Safari to a different level
Great Safari, we saw a lot of animal, like a leopard, elephants and lions.
GT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Martin is 6 stars… he loves animals and knows so much about them!!! It has been wonderful
It has been a beautiful experience in life. Thank you for helping us live this!
Martin has been a great game changer, a great guide!
We saw elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinos… Gods creativity at it’s best
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Martin was incredible. He took care of our interests and could tell something interesting to everyth
We saw everything we were looking for. Tour guides (especially Martin and Petrus) were incredible.
GT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Martin was fantastic ! Thoughtful, committed and kind. It shows that he goes the extra mile.
Martin doesn’t just do his job. He has passion, loves what he does, every minute of it, and that is contagious. Remarkable !
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari