50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Arun has tremendous experience as a tour guide and he deserves all accolades he receives
We met Arun at Nairobi where he collected us on our safari holiday. Our first destination was Nakuru national park. On that journey we had a lengthy conversations with him and we all warmed up to his personality and his character. When we reached Nakuru national park park, we got to see his immense knowledge and experience that he has. He took us around the park without any map systems and he got us to places touch of distance of rare animals including rhinos and lions.
Our next trip to was to Kericho which was a pilgrimage for me as I was born in kericho and I was returning after 52 years. We had some issues with Kericho accommodation but with his professionalism and experience he got us a resolution. At this point Arun became part of our family and it was a pleasure to share my hometown experience with him.
In Massai Mara his immense knowledge and experience came to fruition. He always seem to be on the right place in the right time to allow us to experience the beauty of Massai Mara. We saw lions of two feet of the vehicle and he got us in the position to see black Rhino. We witnessed a pride of lions feasting on wilder-beast. And the most magical moment of seeing a leopard carrying a pup and ending up two foot of our vehicle.
Overall we couldn’t have asked for better guide for once in a lifetime trip. Thank you Arun.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect first safari experience in the Serengeti
It was just an overwhelmingly positive first safari experience. We were able to customize the trip however we wanted, and they gave us the specific camps we requested. They were responsive to questions leading up to the trip by email and whatsapp. Our guide Hamisi was like an encyclopedia of animal species and behaviors. He also knew when to wait for things to happen, and we witnessed a cheetah hunt and multiple Mara river crossings because of his expertise. The service at all the camps was delightful (we stayed at the Safari Havens and Ang'ata) and we wished we could have stayed longer. The package we customized is considered mid-range but to us it felt higher than mid-range- the service at every stop was so attentive and friendly, and the facilities were so nice. There's nothing we would have changed and will definitely use the same operator and request the same guide whenever we return to the Serengeti.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Arun is the best tour guide EVER. 10/10
Arun delivered us the best Safari trip ever, knowing all the best spots in Masai Mara. We saw the Big 5 plus so many extraordinary moments that not many get to see. We feel so lucky to have had Arun taking us around and he’s made it an unforgettable trip for us. He made us feel safe, catered to all of our needs, and he was great fun with the best energy. We miss him already. Thank you so much Arun from your twin Aarani. Hakuna Matata, as he always said.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Quick, friendly and professional – I’d definitely use them again!
Right from the very first email, we felt we were in good hands with JACMIYA. As safari novices, we received excellent advice on choosing our tour.
From being picked up at the airport right through to our return flight: everything was well planned and went smoothly, without any stress.
With JOSHUA as our tour guide, we really hit the jackpot: he was friendly and knowledgeable, reliable and a great communicator. We learnt a lot from him and he showed us everything. We’re already looking forward to our next tour with Joshua.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, very 10/10 organised, experienced and professional.
I would like to say a huge thank you to Arun, our wonderful tour guide. We genuinely couldn’t have asked for anything more from him.
From the moment he picked us up until the day he dropped us off at our final destination, Arun went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible experience. When we had issues with our accommodation in Kericho, he was incredibly patient and helpful, going out of his way to help us find somewhere comfortable to stay. Throughout our road trips, he kept us company, entertained and well informed, making even the long journeys enjoyable.
Our Maasai Mara safari was absolutely top class. Arun’s experience and knowledge of the area were incredible, and he clearly knew the Mara inside out. I loved how he was always alert and ready to make his way to wherever the action was happening, ensuring we had the best possible opportunity to see everything up close.
We were lucky enough to witness some truly unforgettable moments, including lionesses feasting on a wildebeest and a leopard carrying her cub. These are memories we will treasure forever, and Arun played a huge part in making them possible.
What really stood out about Arun was that, despite being extremely professional and knowledgeable, he was also personable, friendly, patient and genuinely caring. By the end of our trip, he had become more than just our guide — he felt like part of our family. We honestly didn’t want our Kenya journey to end, partly because we had to say goodbye to him!
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Sandra for coordinating our trip. She was extremely helpful, quick to respond and very patient with all our questions and queries. She made the planning process so much easier and was always there when we needed her.
So, a huge thank you to both Arun and Sandra for making our Kenya trip such a memorable and special experience. It is a trip we will never forget.
We will definitely be back and will absolutely use your services again. In the meantime, we will be recommending you to our friends and family back home in the UK.
Thank you both for everything, and take care! ❤️
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience
We booked a safari with Safaris Africa United and the whole experience was unbelievable! Since the reservation process with Cornelius, in which every conversation was totally smooth and he was fully willing to attend our requests, to the safari itself, with our great guide Cliff, who drove us to see everything we wished to see. Food and accomodations were amazing. It strongly recommend to reserve a safari with them. Asante sana!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Musa Adam was the best guide we could have, we check all the big 5’s because his great work!
Amazing experience, 100% better then I expected! My crue loves every detail!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
Musa Adam was amazing did everything for us, all the efforts and he was very funny. Amazing experience thanks to him
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience with Peter Kapino
We had an absolutely wonderful safari experience, and a big part of it was thanks to our amazing guide, Peter Kapino.
Peter was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and attentive throughout the whole trip. He always took his time to look for animals and never rushed us. He clearly knew the parks very well and had a great eye for spotting wildlife that we would have easily missed.
We were lucky enough to see the Big Five, which was an unforgettable experience! Peter was also very responsible and thoughtful, always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying every game drive.
We really appreciated his dedication and professionalism. If you are planning a safari in Kenya, we would definitely recommend Peter Kapino as your guide. He made our trip truly special and memorable. Thank you, Peter!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous 1 day safari from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park
Where can I start…I booked a day private safari with Asante Bibi to go from my hotel (The Residence, Kizimikazi). I struggled as local resources like TUI said they couldn’t arrange as our hotel was too far from the airport. I found Asante Bibi online as wrote as the reviews were excellent. I corresponded with Daudi Gembe who has provided every piece of information I could want and made the booking and arrangements simple. Additionally he gave practical advice and answered any questions promptly and completely and even added to my pre safari excitement by sharing some live videos 🙂. He arranged our transport to and from our hotel without problem and our drivers were prompt and polite. At the airport in Zanzibar our driver went with us into the small terminal and ensured we were met there and given our tickets. The flight went on time and was super! Fantastic views from our one propeller fixed wing plane shared with 23 other excited tourists. The flight took 45mins and we arrived into Nyerere Park Airport. We could have chosen Mikumi National Park but it is smaller (3,230km square) compared to Nyerere (30,893) and seems to have too many vehicles. Online it says the plus is that you stand a better chance of seeing something as the animals are more concentrated but for me it was I little like going to a UK safari park. Nyerere (also called Selous) is more like a true huge park experience but of course finding animals is more of a chance. At the airport we were met by Gladnes (our guide) and Robert (our driver) wearing Asante Bibi shirts and the largest of smiles. There were around 8 vehicles when we boarded our 4x4 and they all split up but were in touch with each other by radio in case of spotting something interesting. This meant we got that “we are our own in the wilderness experience which I wanted. Gladnes and Robert work at the park and used their experience to answer any questions and advised us to speak quietly to avoid disturbing the animals. And what did we see….well what didn’t we see… Warthog, giraffe elephant ( including a 3 week old baby with its family) , zebra, hippos, mongoose, tree squirrel, wildebeest, kudu, impala, dikdik, water buffalo , baboon, and a variety of birds including African Fish Eagle, Saddle Billed Stork, Southern Ground Hornbill, Giant fisher, weaver birds in hanging colonies and best of all a lion with a kill….wow! It was an amazing and exhausting day but Gladnes and Robert kept us well supplied with refreshments including breakfast by a lake (heavenly) and lunch with a selection of delicious hot food and cold drinks (also toilet facilities here). Top tip is wear muted colours ( not white, black or colours), don’t wear perfume but do wear factor 50. You are close to the equator and you will burn even on an overcast day and the covers on the vehicles offer little protection from the sun. I took a hat and wrap around sunglasses to protect my eyes from the dust and they really helped. Can’t recommend Asante Bibi and the team enough…Asante Sana!
