20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nyanduma Hike. The guide was THE BESTTT!!
It exceeded my expectations!!. The sceneries were so beautiful 🤩 twas magical. A massive shoutout to Mike and Dennis the guides made the trails interactive and educational too.
I will be coming back!!!
Loved it lots!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable game drives with Jeremy as our guide.
Booking our Tanzania itinerary with Suricata Safaris turned out to be an excellent decision. From the initial inquiry down to the last day in the field, the entire coordination was seamless. What made the whole journey truly stand out was our main driver and guide, Jeremy. He had an incredible eye for spotting wildlife hidden in the dense bush, and his understanding of animal behavior meant we were always in the right spot at the right time. Jeremy kept every drive engaging, answered all our questions with patience, and made sure we felt safe throughout the parks. The land cruiser was clean and well-maintained, and our lodge stays were comfortable. If you book with Suricata Safaris, definitely ask for Jeremy to guide your trip!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Holiday of a lifetime!!
Firstly, I just wanted to say I was a little worried at first to book my trip with Splendid Vacations directly rather than going through a local travel agent. I needn’t have worried! James Kilorit put together a fantastic trip for my wife and me! I couldn’t believe how well everything went. From the 1st pick up to the last day drop off, James was available to ensure everything went well. His cleverly planned itinerary felt very personal and his recommendations really made the trip special. Then we met James Muema, who was our guide for the safari element of our trip. We couldn’t have met a nicer person. He made sure we got to see all of the Big Five, as well as the Ugly Five. His knowledge was amazing and he always took time to make sure we knew the names of all the birds and animals we came across. He was a great laugh and we really felt our enjoyment came first. He was really like a family member or close friend and we still keep in touch with him. The last few days in Diani Beach were a welcome rest after a busy, exciting safari. I would definitely recommend Splendid Vacations for anyone looking to book a safari and just wanted to say a big thank you to James Kilorit and James Muema for making our time in Kenya truly memorable. We will be in touch to organise another trip into Tanzania in the very near future.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience and great communication
Great people, good food, nice guide. The communication was good
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ellias Ayoo was truly exceptional in every way!
Jungle Roam staff and their guide Ellias Ayoo were all beyond exceptional. Extremely responsive and professional. The price was very reasonable; and Ellias went above and beyond to make our time on the safari truly magical. He was able to navigate the perfect timing for us to see as many astounding wild animals as possible. Even to witness a herd of zebras migrating from Kenya to Tanzania.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magic
"Our safari experience exceeded every expectation, thanks to the impeccable organization and genuine warmth of this agency. Our guide was an absolute legend, possessing an incredible eye for spotting wildlife and a deep knowledge that brought the bush to life. Every detail was carefully handled, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the magic of Africa. We left with full hearts and unforgettable memories, and we cannot recommend this team highly enough!"
FR
Incredible expérience
We loved our safari. The organization was simple and efficient, and communication with Gwen was always excellent. We were well looked after from start to finish. Rocky is an excellent guide and driver. He was attentive to our needs and preferences and knew exactly how to spot animals in every park (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro), all while remaining mindful of their well-being. Moze is an excellent cook; he prepared plenty of delicious meals for us. Many thanks to both of them for the safari.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life Changing!!
My wife and I went on a 7-day safari that included Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater. It was truly life-changing experience for both of us, one that we will cherish forever. We have cannot say enough amazing things about our guide, Kiva! He was absolutely brilliant in his knowledge of tracking the animals and knowing where to find the ones we we really hoped to see (numerous Lion prides, leopard, cheetahs and cubs, hippos, giraffes, the list goes on!) Kiva also had an uncanny intuition on how to put us into position so that we could get the best possible angles for breath taking photos and video! He was so knowledgeable but also went above and beyond the entire safari. In addition, Kiva was such a caring guide who truly showed us the beauty of Tanzania and the people and culture of Tanzania. He is an absolutely wonderful human being, and was always there to help others in need (overheating engines, stuck vehicles, accidents, etc.) He radiates warmth and joy, and went far above and beyond to ensure that we had a world class experience, one that we will hold in our hearts forever. We began the journey with Kiva as clients, but ended as dear friends. We cannot recommend this company and Kiva enough. Thank you Kiva, Asante sana!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly trustworthy provider
An unforgettable experience thanks to our amazing guide! Zachary made the safari both safe and exciting, sharing so many fascinating facts about the animals and local ecosystem. Couldn't have asked for a better tour.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience
Our entire safari with Leopard Orchid Safaris was exceptional from start to finish and the whole experience exceeded all of our expectations!
This was our first time going on a safari and we chose to do a 10 day itinerary across Kenya's most famous parks. Michael the tour consultant communicated everything clearly, answering all of our queries and ensuring that the booking process was smooth and efficient. Our preferences for things like vegan food were communicated clearly to all of the lodges and we felt that everything was really well organized.
Our guide John did a truly amazing job and ensured that we had an unforgettable experience. Throughout our entire journey, John's genuine, friendly attitude and fun humor ensured that we always felt comfortable and completely safe. We opted to drive between each of the parks and despite the long distances, the hours flew by and John kept us entertained with so many interesting facts about the places and animals, answering all of our questions and demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness to guarantee that we had the best time.
John is very knowledgeable about all kinds of animals and with his expertise we saw everything that we wanted to see and more! John helped us witness some really special wildlife encounters and knew the best way to position the vehicle to capture these special moments on camera, as you can see in the photos attached. No matter which park or what time of day, John always knew the best areas to look for animals and often we were the only ones to witness these encounters. Some of the highlights include being surrounded by a pack of young lions in Samburu, spotting a leopard walking down a river bed, and witnessing two bull elephants sparring play fighting with their tusks in Amboseli.
We honestly could not have asked for a better guide and truly appreciate that we got to experience this adventure with John!
Our favourite parks that we visited were Samburu, Masai Mara and Amboseli, but even some of the shorter stops such as Nakuru and Lake Naivasha were way more interesting than we expected, and all of the lodges in each area were super impressive with high quality buffet meals and clean, comfy accomodation. Before our trip we were concerned that 10 days on safari might be a bit too intense for a first time, but this turned out to be a perfect amount of time to get a real good overview of what Kenya has to offer!
Overall we highly recommend Leopard Orchid Safaris and without a doubt would choose them again for our next safari!
