IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Pearl of Africa with Pride Mark Safaris is amazing
I had this 13 days trip in August with my boy-friend and a couple of friends.
The country is beautiful and pride mark safari satisfied our expectation. Amos was always explaining us Uganda culture and the animals habits.
Furthermore is a really skilled driver, and believe me that in african bumpy roads it’s a big plus.
Finally the itinerary was suit on our own interests starting with savannah looking for the big 5 and then focusing on apes (chimp, gorilla and golden monkeys).
GN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very attentive, responsive, and always available whenever we needed her.
We had a wonderful trip combining Kenya and Zanzibar, with stops in Nairobi, Nakuru and Amboseli before ending our journey in Zanzibar. Everything was well organized, from the transfers and accommodation to the different activities along the way. Communication was smooth, and our agent was very attentive, responsive and always available whenever we needed her. The itinerary offered a great mix of city experiences, wildlife and relaxation, and we especially enjoyed the safari experience in Amboseli. Overall, a very enjoyable and well-organized trip with reliable service and good value for money.
AR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Oustanding
I just finished my 8 days Uganda tour. Since the first time that I contacted them they were patient and helpful. Once I arrive in Uganda we start with the tour and everything was perfect. I saw everything that I wanted to see, the service was great, the lodges were great, everything was amazing, boat safaris, game drives, chimps and gorilla trekking. I’m so happy for this trip and for choosing this company. Also I’m very happy with my guide Chris. Nothing to complain, he showed me everything that I asked, and he was all the time checking with me if I was good with the tour. Kind and attentive. I truly recommend this company and Chris as a guide. 10 out of 10!!
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari review with Nicholas
Our guide Nicholas has been amazing throughout the entire journey. His expertise in all things wildlife, nature, places, and local culture elevates the safari from simply an animal-viewing tour into a truly immersive and unforgettable experience.
He has an incredible eye for spotting animals, and his knowledge of their behaviour, the ecosystem, and the history of each place we visited made every sighting much more meaningful. He was also incredibly patient, attentive, and always went the extra mile to make sure we had the best possible experience.
What really stood out was his passion for what he does. You can tell that he genuinely loves the wildlife and Tanzania, and that passion made the entire journey even more enjoyable. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend Nicholas to anyone looking for an exceptional safari experience.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable 3-day Masai Mara safari with an amazing guide
We had an amazing 3 day safari in the Masai Mara with Tall Masai Safari and couldn’t be happier with our experience.
Our guide and driver, Aron was incredible. He did everything he could to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, and thanks to him we even managed to see all of the Big Five and more. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and shared so much information with us throughout our game drives. We learned a lot from him. He also shared lots of interesting information about Kenya beyond the wildlife, which made the whole experience even more special.
We honestly didn’t want the safari to end. If we ever come back, we would definitely choose to go with him again.
The whole experience was also very well organized from the beginning. Our communication with Nancy before the trip was excellent she always responded to our messages very quickly, answered all our questions, and made sure everything was arranged smoothly before we arrived.
Everything went perfectly from start to finish, and we felt very well taken care of throughout the trip. We would absolutely recommend Tall Masai Safari, and especially Aron, to anyone planning a safari in Kenya.
IT
reliable and careful
We had a wonderful one-day safari in Tsavo East with Steve. He picked us up directly from our resort in Diani and was perfectly on time.
We saw many animals, including giraffes, elephants, zebras, gazelles, leopards, hippos and buffaloes. Steve and his colleague always stopped in the best spots for viewing and taking photos, and shared interesting facts about the animals and plants.
A fantastic experience and we highly recommend Steve for a Tsavo East safari!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator are one of the best in their business, extremely considerate and wonderful staff.
It all started in Oct 2025, when we came across Safari Bookings website by doing a simple google search since we were planning on going on a Safari in 2026, and they recommended top 3 companies for Kenyan safaris and Leopard Orchid Safaris was one of them.
My search was simple - 5 days/4 nights Kenya safari but it should include Amboseli Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Park. We had a limited time on our hand as far as Safari days. All the other companies said NO to our initial request to include all the 4 parks in such small-time frame, but Leopard Orchid Safaris said YES. They were very quick to respond - within a day, they responded to our request and sent us an initial quote for Private Tour (2 people only). After 15 days of back and forth, we were able to fine tune the itinerary to our liking. We opted for all the 'SOPA' hotels in all the parks for the nights which of course they recommended based on our 4-star budget and turned out to be a great decision for us. The communication was extremely clear and done by a person named Elijah (they were very considerate of our demands)
Per our instruction, they made sure that we have afternoon Game Drive in Amboseli Park on Day 1 from Nairobi, take us to Lake Naivasha and do afternoon tour of the lake by boat on Day 2, then head to Lake Nakuru for the night. Day 3 would be morning Game Drive in Lake Nakuru and then head to Masai Mara for evening game Drive. Day 4 included all day at Masai Mara along with Great Migration and finally in the morning of Day 5 we wanted the Hot Air Balloon before heading back to Nairobi. They mentioned that our itinerary would require a lot of driving each day and we should be ready for that. We opted for 4*4 Land Cruiser which is a little more expensive, but the driving and the roads would require something like that. After paying the first deposit in Dec 2025, we were locked in the price.
Now comes the great part, once in 2026, we got clear instructions from Victor (who took over from Elijah) about visas, and what to expect, what to bring. Every few months, I would ask them various questions and within a day or two, there will be a detailed response from the tour operator that answered all our questions.
Finally, the day arrived, we reached landed in Nairobi in the nighttime, and the following day - Day 1 - we were greeted by Victor and our wonderful driver Lawrence at our hotel. With a nice meet and greet, we were on road to Amboseli Park. Since this was our first Day with Lawrence, we didn't know what to expect, so the drive was pleasant, but we were quiet and sleepy (and of course we were tired from flying the previous day). Once we reached Amboseli, that's when we really got to know Lawrence. With his amazing, compassionate personality, he mentioned that the evening Game drive will change everything we thought or knew about safaris. He was so right, he focused on animals that were more famous for each park. This was his thought process - The main attractions were Elephants in Amboseli, Hippos and Birds in Lake Naivasha, Rhinos, Flamingoes and Buffaloes in Lake Nakuru & Leopards and Lions in Masai Mara. He said that if we focus this way, we will be able to see all the animals on our list and any additional animals will be just bonus. Amboseli was hit out of the ballpark - perfect evening where we only focused on Elephants. We saw plenty of Elephants and the bonus was seeing a Lion going for a kill. He made sure that there were plenty of time for photos, plenty of stops to see animals that can last for 15 mins or more if we wanted. From that evening, we fully surrendered to Lawrence because we knew he was the expert and did the best for us.
From Day 2 onwards, Lawrence became our best man - He was professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. Always on-time, answering all our questions with great smile and always making sure that our best interests were take care of. With Lawrence, there was always a plan B if plan A didn't work for weather reasons, or something beyond anyone's control. We were stuck on Crescent Island in Lake Naivasha on Day 2 due to thunderstorm, and we were 1.5 hrs. late to start to for Lake Nakuru, but he made sure that everything worked in our favor. Day 3 was one of the highlights of our trip because we were able to see Big 5 in one day between Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. We did morning Game drive in Lake Nakuru (and saw the Big 4 except Leopard) and evening Game drive in Masai Mara. On that day, as a joke I mentioned that since your company name is Leopard Orchid Safaris, he should be showing us a 'Leopard' to complete our Big 5. And to our surprise, he was right to work in Masai Mara for the evening game drive and took that as a challenge, and guess what - He managed to show us a Leopard on the tree with a kill hanging. What a day! Day 4 was all about Masai Mara and Wildebeest Migration and for the whole day, he showed everything that Masai had to offer. The river crossing, lots of Lions and millions of Wildebeest. Lawrence even managed to find a Cheetah and we saw a live kill with our own eyes. We had exceptional lunch settings in the middle of the park which was the highlight. The final day was Hot Air Balloon ride, the tour company made sure that it was perfect, and Lawrence was there to greet us at the end of that and take us back to Nairobi. He stopped for us many times for any reasons, be it bathroom breaks or shopping or anything that we wanted.
Victor greeted us back at the hotel in Nairobi and that's how our adventure ended. This safari will remain in our memories and hearts because of Lawrence and this exceptional tour company. If you are looking for a superior company with a sterling reputation, look no further.
5/5 * rating.
AE
Experience level: first safari
Jacmiya Safaris is great
The Agent is so professional and attentive. We had a memorable trip ,saw many amazing animals in Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. The hotels were so nice. Highly recommend!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything perfect
We had a great safari experience! Our guide, Msungu, was very friendly, helpful and pleasant, and our driver, Issa, was also excellent. During our two days of game drives, they really made an effort to show us as many animals as possible.
Whenever we wanted to stop and take a closer look or take photos, they always gave us enough time. We especially appreciated that they treated the wildlife with respect and observed the animals from a good distance without chasing or disturbing them.
We had an amazing time and would definitely recommend them.
Professional, reliable and communicative tour operator
Magical Gorilla Adventures arranged a 32-day itinerary for me that covered safaris in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, with a four-day island break in Zanzibar at the end. They coordinated everything, including the accommodation, transportation, activities, primary guides and the local guides. Aina and Kolo were always available via WhatsApp and would kindly message me to check on how things were. Everything from the start to the finish was wonderful. I would book a trip through them again in a heartbeat.