35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Meektrails delivered a well-organised safari with a fantastic guide & excellent wildlife experience
Booking Experience:
I found Meektrails on SafariBookings while planning a 5-day Amboseli–Nakuru–Masai Mara safari. After comparing quotes, I chose them for their fast responses, competitive pricing, flexible payments, and fully refundable cancellation policy. Paul was responsive throughout and helpful in finalising the itinerary.
Constructive feedback (reason for that one star less):
I would have appreciated stronger guidance on whether visiting three parks in five days was realistic. In hindsight, this made the trip very travel-heavy and less relaxed. More proactive communication around issuing invoices and payment receipts would have helped. While Paul was always responsive and trustworthy, the process felt a bit informal — especially when booking for Kenya for the first time.
Important Travel Reality Check:
Irrespective of what itineraries may state, our actual drive times were long: Nairobi to Amboseli took 6 hours, Amboseli to Nakuru took 9–10 hours, and Masai Mara to Nairobi took about 6 hours. We spent a significant amount of time on the road between parks, which reduced actual park time.
Arriving at Nairobi Terminal 1A was chaotic — long queues, no AC, and 2 hours at immigration. Departure was similar with multiple security checks, so allow 3 hours. Thankfully, Meektrails’ airport transfer was smooth and reliable.
Safari Experience with Meektrails:
The next morning we were welcomed at the hotel by Paul, Jamal (our guide), and other Meektrails staff. We completed the final payment formalities and received complimentary Meektrails caps before departure. We travelled in a Toyota Land Cruiser safari vehicle that was clean and comfortable, with 6 bucket seats, built for rugged terrain, and equipped with a fridge for water and juices. There was no AC, but that honestly wasn’t an issue. Tip: ask for binoculars in advance if you need them, as ours did not come with one.
Our Guide – Jamal:
Jamal truly made the trip special. With years of guiding experience and many friends across the parks, he was extremely knowledgeable, a safe and confident driver, passionate about wildlife, patient (even with our two noisy kids!), and always smiling despite the long drives. He went above and beyond, even negotiating lunch arrangements en route to a resort to keep things smooth. If you book with Meektrails, I would highly recommend requesting Jamal. Game Drives & The ParksWe visited in mid-February, meaning no wildebeest migration, but lots of offspring and easy spotting due to fewer water sources. The game drives were absolutely incredible. Each park offers something different and all exceeded expectations. Stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife and birdlife, sightings of the Big Five, and even a National Geographic-style lion hunt. Jamal knew the parks extremely well and positioned us perfectly for sightings. You simply cannot be disappointed with these parks.
Accommodation:
We stayed mostly in resorts inside the parks or very close to the gates. I would recommend staying inside or just outside park gates to maximise game drive time. On Day 1 in each park, entry formalities take some time, but after that it is much quicker. All hotels were lovely — it’s just a shame we didn’t have much time to enjoy the first two, as we mostly arrived, had dinner, and slept before moving on again.
Final Thoughts & Tips for Future Travellers:
If you’re planning a Kenyan safari, stay at least 2 nights per park for a relaxed experience. Distances between parks are significant, so plan realistically. Buy a Safaricom SIM card at the airport (best coverage) with at least 10GB of data. Kenyans are incredibly warm, welcoming, and almost everyone speaks English.
Overall Verdict:
Meektrails delivered a well-organised safari with a fantastic guide and excellent wildlife experiences. The main learning for future travellers is itinerary pacing — fewer parks with more time at each would make the experience even better. Despite the long drives, the wildlife experiences were unforgettable and truly once-in-a-lifetime.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
The whole trip was absolutely great, I enjoyed it to the fullest, everything was as I imagined - food, information, guides, treatment, behavior, just everything.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible experience, made even better by wonderful assistance and very coordinated plans.
The entire trip, from the moment I left to the moment I returned was incredible. Pick up from airport was smooth, transfer to a wonderful hotel, and the then the transfer to the flight Massai Mara could not have been easier. I stayed at Surani Eagle View and it was perfection. Loved every bit of it, and many thanks to Stacey for working so diligently with me to make it the perfect trip. Will do it again soon, and will use Samson’s for all of my travels in the region. Thank you to everyone who took part in making this a once in a lifetime adventure. 5 stars!!!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Jungleroam Safaris delivered an unforgettable, seamless, and expertly guided safari experience with our amazing guide Robin, which exceeded all our expectations.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Robin is a humorous,hard-working tour operator，who are good at driving and know everthing aboanimals
It's cost effective journey,which is reliable at accident
MY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A-Z Outstanding & Expert Service
Maseke Adventures provided a flawless experience from start to finish.
Dealing with Tarasis was a pleasure, he is incredibly professional and knowledgeable. He even saved me money by correctly advising on various situations such as e-visa requirement, what to pack, simcard options, transport and many more. My guide, Adams, was a true expert who ensured everything ran smoothly without any hiccups.
They were extremely flexible, tailoring the itinerary perfectly to my needs. As a Muslim traveler, I really appreciated their effort in selecting the best lodges that provided halal food and easy access to mosques.
The value for money and level of organization were top-notch. If you want a stress-free and expertly handled safari, Maseke Adventures is the way to go!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent
Robin is wonderful and really looks after everyone. Throughout the trip, we troubled him with many things, and he handled them all very well for us.
Robin is also very patient. Whenever we had any questions during the safari, he always answered them enthusiastically.
The whole safari trip was great. We look forward to coming back again when we have time.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Robin is exceptionally talented, responsible, and a true gentleman! We all love him! I'm very satisfied with this trip.
What a perfect trip! I saw incredibly beautiful scenery and animals, made new friends, and learned so much! I love Kenya! I think I'll definitely come back!
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CN
20-35 years of age
Guider Robin is responsible, we all like him. Food is good
Guider Robin and food are good, cost is cheap, every thing is wonderful.
Suggest that mountain view camp is clean and big,it's very good.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Robin is a very responsible driver and guide. He is highly professional and kind. We had a lovely trip throughout. Thank you very much.