CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wildlife sightings exceeded every expectation
It was so hard to choose between all the safari companies in Kenya, and I spent a lot of time researching before booking. I can honestly say Epic Star Holidays lived up to its name—it was truly EPIC!
As a solo female traveler, I chose the 7-day group safari with the luxury accommodation upgrade. It was well worth it, as the price difference wasn't huge and the lodges were absolutely beautiful.
From my first email with Suzy to being picked up at the airport and climbing into the safari jeep the next morning, everything was seamless. Every transfer was on time, communication was excellent, and everyone I met was incredibly friendly and welcoming.
Our guide, Albert, was with us for the full seven days, and he was outstanding. His knowledge, experience, and ability to spot wildlife were incredible. We were often the first vehicle in the perfect position for amazing sightings, which made a huge difference.
Our wildlife sightings exceeded every expectation. We saw the Big Five and the "Ugly Five" many times over. We watched animals hunting, playing, relaxing in the sun, and even feeding—it was an unforgettable experience.
What blew my mind the most was the sheer number of animals we saw and every game drive seemed to bring something even more incredible than the last.
As a solo traveler, I always felt safe, included, and well looked after. The group was fantastic, and the entire trip was organized so well from start to finish.
If you're trying to decide between safari companies, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Epic Star Holidays. Whether you're traveling solo or with others, they made the entire experience unforgettable. It was one of the best trips I've ever taken, and I wouldn't change a thing.
One of the best trips I've ever taken.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fondness Vacations made perfect solo safari arrangements, I had a wonderful trip with a kind guide a
Fondness Vacations perfectly arranged my solo Tanzania safari with zero troubles. I felt incredibly happy during the whole journey. My guide was patient, professional and really nice to me. The agency’s owner was also helpful and considerate the entire time. The service is reliable and great value, I fully recommend it for anyone planning a safari alone.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good
We had a really good experience with the safari tour! Really good guide, chef and very friendly people. But at first we meet some problems in the first park because the paperwork between some operators was late. Also we think that the breifing can be more informative, for example going through day by day and tell tips för wearing and such. In the camp of ngorongoro it was really cold and we was not really prepared.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
George is the best and we had an amazing safari
Savannah Sojourns were so accomodating when we wanted to change some of the itinerary. The pricing was super fair, they replied fast and were very friendly. Our driver George was the best, we don’t know how he put up with our constant chatting and questions but he was so kind, generous, knowledgeable and fun!
Well organised, professional, goes out of their way to ensure a good safari and customised itinerary
From the start, savanna sojourns has been wonderful, they customised our safari and ensured that everything that we requested was included. Very professional, fast response time, just a great experience overall.
George was our safari guide and he was wonderful, he would go out of his way to ensure that we had the best view of the animals, and had the best experience in general. Have recommended to all my family and friends.
We felt well looked after by George and the experience was a once in a lifetime one.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An exciting, fun-filled experience with incredible guides who made every moment unforgettable.
I had the most amazing experience with Visit Creation Safaris! From the beginning, everything was well organized, communication was excellent, and the whole team was incredibly friendly and professional. Our guides, Ivan and David, made every day so much fun. They were enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and made everything feel easy and exciting.
We visited Chemka Hot Springs, where we swam in the crystal-clear water. I even swung from a rope into the hot spring! I was a little nervous at first, but David and Ivan were so encouraging and motivated me to do it, and I'm so glad I did because it ended up being one of my favourite memories.
We also visited a Maasai Boma, which was such a special cultural experience. We learned so much about the Maasai way of life, including what they eat, how they make fire without modern tools, and their traditions. We got to wear traditional clothing and even joined in one of their traditional dances, which was so much fun.
Every activity was memorable, and I loved every second of the experience. If you're looking for a reliable, exciting, and genuinely enjoyable safari and cultural adventure, I can't recommend Visit Creation Safaris enough. Thank you, Ivan, David and the whole team, for making this trip so unforgettable!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great suggestion to safari trips.
An outstanding experience from beginning to end. Athumani knew the best routes to avoid crowds and gave us plenty of time to enjoy every wildlife sighting. Watching a pride of lions with cubs was something we'll remember forever.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An overall awesome experience with the best guide in town
They say that the lion is the King of the Jungle, but I'm here to tell you that it's actually the owner of Early Kingfisher Safaris for the smooth operations that he runs. A guided safari makes all the difference, and it's well-worth the investment to use a local operator. During our safari, we saw a few people in self-guided tours who were left in the dust as they tried to pick up the scraps of the local guides like ours. Those self-guided tours didn't see a fraction of what we did! I'm grateful we got to experience Africa with the knowledgeable crew at Early Kingfisher Safaris.
To have a well-rounded and positive safari experience, guides need to be equal parts Driver, Tracker, and Host, and the Early Kingfisher crew provides all that. I swear our guide could smell animals in the air before he saw them, and he would point in the distance long before we had a chance to squint or have any idea of which new animal was on the horizon. We had many exciting game drives chasing (and successfully locating) all the animals that we wanted to see. You never know what to expect with Mother Nature, but we felt fortunate with many of our sightings and weather. The camp staff also went above and beyond to ensure that we were comfortable, warm, and well-fed with delicious meals. Accommodations were clean and well-maintained, providing that ideal balance of a true camping experience with a raw connection to the land while simultaneously being an enjoyable stay that could serve as a proper family vacation.
We had an overall great experience with Early Kingfisher safaris and would happily recommend them to anyone. We also appreciated that Early Kingfisher helped to coordinate our transportation needs and subsequent border crossing into Zimbabwe after the conclusion of our safari. Africa can feel like a different world, but Early Kingfisher felt like our new family. We felt welcome and cared for every step along the way.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely knowledgeable with the Parks, with extensive understanding of animal tracking & behavior!
I didn't know what to expect going on an African Safari. Our guide from the start asked what animals we really wanted to see in order to make sure we would all go home happy seeing these specific animals. Turns out our guide was excellent and able to put us directly in sight of over 30 animals. We were all blown away with the diversity of animals and beautiful landscape on our African Safari. Having a private chef and service staff all to ourselves made the trip more relaxing knowing you wouldn't have to come back to camp and start making dinner but instead could relax and enjoy the African bush without any worries. The food was fantastic with fresh homemade camp fire cooked, multi-course meals you would find in a quality sit down restaurant! I would certainly recommend Early King Fisher Safari Tours over anyone else not only because of the staff and what I mentioned above but also our guide put us onto many animals before other Tour guides. In fact, our guide frequently radioed other guides to let them know where animals were in multiple occasions through out our Safari.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great amazing and organized company.
Our safari felt personalized from start to finish. Our guide listened to what animals we hoped to see and did everything possible to make it happen. By the end of the day, we had seen nearly everything on our wish list, including rhinos and lions.
