AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Prompt, responsive, well organized
They were very quick to respond to all of our requests and questions, and organized our trip relatively last minute with no issues. Our guide, Shem, was fantastic. He gave us the best experience, really put in the effort to show us what we wanted to see, was able to answer all of our questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour, and felt that they were a very reliable company.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once a Safari Lover, Always a Safari Lover 🦓
Choosing a reliable safari operator is the single most important part of any trip to Africa—and choosing this one was absolutely the best decision we made for our entire journey.
Our guide, Dickson, is patient, professional, attentive, and always eager to help. At the start, he asked about our favorite animals and what we hoped to see, and he made sure to remember every single one of our requests. Since I love giraffes and we were desperate to spot the Big Five, he made it his mission to make both happen for us.
Dickson is like a walking, talking African encyclopedia. There isn’t an animal he doesn’t know, and he always takes the time to explain their behaviors and habits to us. He drove us all over the reserve in search of new sightings, and thanks to his expertise, we witnessed so many rare, unforgettable moments: a pride of lionesses fighting over a wildebeest kill, a leopard feasting on its prey, an impala mother eating her placenta right after giving birth, the massive wildebeest migration, spotted hyenas cooling off in a puddle, and warthogs rubbing themselves against tree stumps. It felt like we’d stepped into a whole other world.
As two female travelers, we also felt incredibly safe and well taken care of with Dickson. He always found the best light and angles to take photos of us, apologized every time the road got bumpy, and even laid out our tablecloth, set our utensils, and made us coffee at every meal. He also gave us the best advice: head out early in the morning when the animals are most active and the weather is cooler, then head back to camp to rest at midday before heading out again in the afternoon when the heat dies down.
When there wasn’t much wildlife around, he taught us simple Swahili phrases and told us jokes to keep the mood light. His driving skills are also top-notch—we always felt completely safe in his hands, no matter the terrain. He navigated muddy patches with ease and was always respectful, giving way to both wildlife and other vehicles on the road.
Dickson’s care and expertise truly made our trip worry-free and unforgettable. This safari will go down as one of the most special experiences of our lives. They say you only do safari once or never stop coming back—and we’re already ready to come back.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Collins was friendly, kept us safe, and ensured we had an amazing trip.
Our safari trip was very enjoyable.
I had never been on safari before, and Collins ensured we saw the best sites of the most difficult-to-find animals.
He kept us very safe in each destination we visited, and whenever we needed to stop for a washroom or a shop he was happy to help.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Collins was my tour operator and he was incrediblely helpful, fun and always went the extra mile
My tour operator Collins was very good however the company somethings did not tell us about extra hidden costs
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Collins was informative, helpful and took great care of the group
Aanika Karibu Safaris offered a great tour guide called Collins. Collins was nothing but helpful and reliable throughout. Safety was always a priority and we always felt looked after.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Funny, kind, patient, helpful, informed
The Safari was amazing we saw all of the animals. All of the places we stayed were nice with kind people.
The tour guide was amazing and made sure we saw everything
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best in the business
Robin who was out tour guide for the 5 day itenaty went above and beyond. He is SME on anything to do with Masai Mara and made sure we had a good time there. One of our main request was to spot a leopard and I remember him coordinating with group and once he got the call he, rushed to the spot and we were able to see a female leopard on the hunt some Impalas. Would highly recommend!!!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All the arrangements are orderly and there are surprises. Our guide, Mpole, is very well-planned.
We have been to several places in several days. Our agency “west wild adeventure” and guide, Mpole, is very well-planned and has good process control. He has done a good job in connecting so many places. He is also very knowledgeable and has a good input in animal introduction and national overview. The overall experience is progressive, from the landing zoo to various national parks, which is a very different experience. Moreover, people everywhere are kind and warm-hearted.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Robin was a fantastic guide that any group would be lucky to have!
Our 5-day safari was an amazing experience! We saw so many animals, including all of the Big 5 thanks to Robin. He was an informative guide and was very attentive to the needs of the group. The accommodations and food were great, and daily activities were communicated well. The entire experience was so much fun, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an adventure.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Robin was kind, professional, intelligent, and always eager to give us the best experience possible!
Robin, and everyone associated with Lenchada Safaris has been amazing. I started emailing with Collins four months before our adventure started and the communication was great.
Everything was done to schedule, with no delays.
Our guide, Robin, was so knowledgeable and explained to us about the culture, history, and especially the wildlife! In every park we went to, he was in communication with other guides to find out where the animals were and the best position to see them. He kept us at the park later than required to give us the opportunity to see a leopard, which people hadn’t seen in two months. I would definitely recommend this Lenchada Safaris and if possible request to have Robin as your guide.
The accommodations were very nice. Although we paid for a tent at the camp, we were put in brick building. The food at the camp was really good. I can’t say enough about what a great experience they provided.