35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sam was amazing!
Samafrika Safaris (Sam) was amazing from the time we booked him until we left. I traveled with my 6 year old son for two weeks in Nairobi and Maasai Mara. Sam was our guide for those two weeks. He picked us up from the airport and dropped us off at our hotel. We went on a walking cultural tour, ate at various restaurants, visited the Giraffe Center, shopped, Safari Cats show, and went to one of the highest buildings for photo ops. Sam was able to coordinate a visit to the Optimist Educational Centre, where my son was able to participate and play with students in Africa. My son had the opportunity to give back and serve children in Africa. In addition, Sam was able to coordinate a visit to the Loresho Tumshangilie Mtoto Children's Home. We helped prep food for the children and handed out lunch. Both, were coordinated and planned on our free days. Again, my son had the opportunity to give back and serve in Africa.
Maasai Mara was amazing. We opted to drive, so Sam and Fred drove us from Nairobi to Maasai Mara, which was approximately five hours. We stopped a couple of times on the way. We stayed at Zebra Plains. The safari was awesome! Sam and Fred gave us direct instructions on how to behave when we were in the presence of animals. We started at 7:30 am and arrived back at our resort a little after 6:00 pm. We saw lions, lionesses, hippos (in and out of the water), elephants, a cheetah, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, gazelles, giraffes, and warthogs (just to name a few). We ate lunch under the bush (baked chicken, cheese sandwich, cake, samosa, apple, boiled egg). Sam and Fred packed plenty of water for us to drink on the safari.
I celebrated my birthday in Nairobi. We went to Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant. I got two birthday shout outs (one from the live band and the other from the restaurant employees). I felt special on my birthday!
If you’re planning on going to Nairobi or on a safari, contact Samafrika Safaris. Sam was awesome! He picked us up on time, communicated before we arrived and the entire time we were in Kenya, made himself available on free days, did not allow anything to happen to us, and was super sweet! We will return and use Sam.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing tour with prompt responses and a highly experienced guide!
It was an amazing tour. Before the trip, they responded promptly whenever I asked a question, which made me feel very secure and reassured about joining the tour. The guide (driver) was highly experienced, and we were able to see a lot of animals. I highly recommend this tour operator!
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely wonderful
Although I didn't understand much English, the explanations were very easy to understand, and they stopped whenever there were animals so I had plenty of time to take pictures, which made it a truly satisfying experience.
IT
A unique and incredible experience that everyone should have at least once in their lifetime!
Everything was absolutely perfect! The organization of the trip and the itinerary were thoughtfully planned and flawlessly executed. All the lodges where we stayed were wonderful, with clean rooms, friendly staff, and excellent food. The activities were also very well organized down to the smallest detail and were extremely interesting.
We also had the opportunity to bring some things with us to give to the children (clothes, games and school maturil), and our guide gave us the chance to personally hand them out to the kids. This was an experience that truly touched my heart and filled it with joy.
I would like to sincerely thank Devid for organizing the trip and for always being present, attentive, and helpful.
Last but certainly not least, I want to sincerely thank Max, our guide, for his patience, professionalism, and wonderful personality. Our safari would not have been the same without him.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Peta was great!!!
It was an amazing experience! Peta was wondetfull explaining about the animals life.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievably great experience
Was professional from start to finish
As with anything like this I had done my research but as always a little apprehensive
But didn’t need to be
The communication from day one set the tone
Quick to respond
Quick to answer questions and really professional throughout
Picked up from the hotel in a nice comfy car
Dropped at airport where a rep met us and guided us to the gate
Picked up at the other side by a rep / tour guide who was the best in the business
Sebastian our guide new where to find the anninals and how to get the best views
He knew how to position himself and the vehicle to allow space for the animals but also get up close and personal
Thanks so much to Sebastian for all his animal knowledge and also to the team on WhatsApp for their clear communication
Well done
Would 100000% recommend
Nick and Laura from England
JP
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 8-Day Safari Experience – Incredible Wildlife and Wonderful Team!
My husband and I spent 8 wonderful days on safari, and it exceeded all our expectations.
Brenda took fantastic care of us throughout the booking process, ensuring every detail of our itinerary was well-organized.
Special thanks go to our driver-guide, John. He was not only highly professional but also an extraordinarily skilled driver. Thanks to his sharp spotting skills and precise guiding, we were able to encounter so many amazing animals up close.
All the accommodations were wonderful and very comfortable. Staying at Entim, Sopa Lodge Naivasha, and Ol Tukai Lodge gave us breathtaking opportunities to see wildlife right outside our rooms. It was truly a trip of a lifetime.
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional 8-Day Safari with Top-Notch Guiding and Seamless Organization
We just completed an unforgettable 8-day, 7-night safari, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish.
A huge thank you to Brenda for coordinating our trip seamlessly—her communication and support made the planning completely stress-free.
Our guide and driver, John, was an absolute professional. His driving skills across rough terrain were remarkable, and his deep knowledge of wildlife behavior allowed us to spot far more animals than we ever expected. Every game drive was well-timed and spot-on.
Our accommodations—including Entim Camp, Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, and Ol Tukai Lodge—were extremely comfortable, offering incredible close-up views of the wildlife right from the properties. Highly recommended!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Okay
Our Guide didn't talk with us, only to the other part of the group. He didn't take care about our preferences. One time we saw a cheetah and he didn't stop for five seconds. And he was really unfair to the other cars. There was a leopard in the bush and he skipped the line. He really wanted to go back to the hotel, really fast.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable
What a fabulous experience! I can’t recommend this tour enough. Peter our guide looked after us and made the tour very interesting.