under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very fun adventure lots of beautiful animals and amazing views
Very fun experience if you’ve never been to the safari I would highly recommend it. The tour guides and services from everywhere were super nice. If you get lucky enough to have Melita he’ll make sure you see the big five so cross your fingers.
LT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience, perfect organization by Gift and Omari at Meru Slopes!
Many thanks to Meru Slopes for a very well organized safari tour! Our safari coordinator Gift was excellent at suggesting the best ideas for our itinerary and flexible adjusting to our needs. Our guide / driver Omari did a wonderful job at organising our daily activities and was very helpful in reaching the main areas of interest. Omari is also very experienced in finding the locations of different animals and spotting them even from far away. Omari was very knowledgeable about Tanzania, its culture and biodiversity. Many thanks once again for excellent experience, we would repeat it any time in the future!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
This four-day safari with Suricata was one of the best travel experiences we have ever had. From the moment the trip began, everything felt well organized and thoughtfully planned. Our guide, Malita, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, kind, and made us feel safe throughout the entire safari.
The wildlife sightings were unreal. We saw lions feasting, large groups of elephants, and giraffes so close it felt like a dream. Each day brought something new and exciting. The places we stayed were also fantastic, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Malita played a huge part in making the safari so memorable, and we are so grateful for the experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible, highly knowledgeable, and very friendly
The overall 4-day safari we went on was incredible and Melita was a GREAT safari guide! He’s very knowledgeable about all the animals and parks and he went above and beyond to make sure we spotted all of the Big 5! The accommodations and food were also very high quality, would highly recommend this tour and this guide for future safaris
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Passionate
Our great guide, Melita, made sure we saw all the animals and made sure we had a good time. Spent plenty of time chasing the big 5! Accommodations were spectacular and every meal was amazing! 10/10 Recommend!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience
Our four-day Suricata safari was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Malita, our guide, was absolutely amazing. He made us feel comfortable and safe the entire time, while also making sure we saw some incredible wildlife. We watched lions feasting, saw packs of elephants moving together, and even got incredibly close to giraffes. Every day felt special.
The accommodations were fantastic as well, which made the whole trip feel smooth and relaxing after long days of exploring. Malita’s knowledge, calm presence, and enthusiasm made the safari even better. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a memorable and well-run safari experience.
SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We had an amazing safari experience and everything was organized perfectly from start to finish. John was very responsive, helpful, and made sure every detail was arranged exactly as it should be, which made the whole trip stress-free.
A special thank you to our driver Mike, who was absolutely outstanding. He shared so much knowledge about the animals and nature, answered all our questions, and made every game drive exciting and memorable. He also took great care of our family throughout the trip and made us feel safe and comfortable at all times.
This was truly an unforgettable experience, and we highly recommend this agency to anyone looking for a well-organized and authentic safari adventure.
DE
Amazing operator for Kilimandscharo Hikes!
We cannot recommend Greg Adventures highly enough! Our 6-day Kilimanjaro trek was perfectly organized from start to finish and offered outstanding value for money.
Our guides were incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and motivating. Throughout the trek, they shared so much interesting information about Kilimanjaro, its flora and fauna, and the local culture. They genuinely cared about our well-being and safety every single day, and you could tell they wanted everyone in the group to have the best possible experience.
A special thank you also goes to our chef—the food was absolutely delicious and honestly better than some of the meals we had before and after the trek. Every member of the team, including the porters, was kind, hardworking, and always smiling. The positive atmosphere they created made this adventure even more special.
Thanks to their excellent guidance, careful attention to acclimatization, and constant encouragement, we successfully reached the summit while feeling safe and well looked after throughout the entire climb.
What we especially appreciated was supporting a smaller local company. By choosing Greg Adventures, you’re directly supporting a dedicated local team while receiving a very personal, high-quality experience.
Thank you to everyone at Greg Adventures for an unforgettable adventure. If you’re planning to climb Kilimanjaro, we wholeheartedly recommend booking with them—we would choose them again without hesitation!
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful wildlife experience with Axis Safari and Jack
I found Axis Safari on TripAdvisor, and from the very beginning they made an excellent impression on me. They were very responsive and quick to answer all of my questions.
Our safari started on July 1st. The driver arrived on time and was very kind. First, we visited the office, where we met our wonderful guide, Jack.
Jack shared a wealth of knowledge about the animals, their behavior, and life in Kenya. He made the experience both educational and enjoyable.
I would highly recommend choosing Axis Safari, especially if you have the opportunity to be guided by Jack. He truly made our safari unforgettable!
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Safari — Expertly Planned, Beautifully Executed
**TLDR**
Shanjoy delivered one of the best travel experiences of our lives. From the first email to the final train ride to Mombasa, every detail was handled with professionalism, honesty and genuine care. If you're planning a Kenya safari, stop looking — book Shanjoy, request Rio as your guide, and trust Rodah in the office to build the perfect itinerary.
**Planning — Honest, Flexible and Genuinely Collaborative**
We came to Shanjoy with a rough idea of what we wanted and a wedding on the coast to reach at the end. What followed was a genuinely collaborative back-and-forth with Rodah in the office. She was honest about what would and wouldn't work — steering us away from itineraries that didn't make sense for our dates, rather than just selling us the most expensive package. We went through multiple iterations before landing on something that felt exactly right: Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha → Amboseli, finishing with a first-class train from Emali to Mombasa — a creative touch Shanjoy arranged seamlessly as part of the package. The whole process felt like working with someone who genuinely wanted us to have the best possible trip.
**Rio — The Guide Who Made the Difference**
Our driver-guide Rio was exceptional. As a private tour — just the two of us in our own Land Cruiser — we had the flexibility to stay as long as we wanted with any sighting, and Rio made full use of that. We spent a full hour parked with a mama lion and her three cubs. No pressure, no agenda.
What set Rio apart was his combination of deep knowledge and sharp instincts. He understood animal behaviour well enough to position the vehicle in exactly the right spot before things happened — not chasing sightings after the fact, but anticipating them. His network with other guides meant we rarely missed anything significant. Beyond the headline animals, Rio opened our eyes to birdlife in a way we didn't expect — especially in Amboseli, where we spent wonderful time on species like the Hamerkop and Squacco Heron. His driving was consistently safe and confident, and we always felt completely at ease.
A lovely touch: Shanjoy gave us each a branded safari hat on arrival. Small, but it set a warm tone from day one.
**Staying Inside the Parks — Absolutely Worth It**
One of the best decisions we made, on Shanjoy's advice, was choosing lodges inside the national parks. In the Maasai Mara we stayed at Ashnil Mara Camp — a luxurious tented camp right on a bend of the Mara River, with hippos visible and audible from the lodge at all hours. We didn't know it was fully all-inclusive going in, which was a wonderful surprise. Staying inside the park meant every minute of our game drives was spent actually looking for animals, rather than commuting to and from the gate. Over several days that adds up significantly.
**Wildlife Highlights**
We completed the Big Five — with both black and white rhino spotted at Lake Nakuru in the same afternoon. Cheetahs were a recurring joy: six sightings in total, including a mama with two cubs on our final morning as we headed for the train — Rio stopped for fifteen unhurried minutes. Leopards were equally spectacular: one walking through tall grass, and sitting less than three metres from our car pausing to scratch itself, another sleeping by a river. These intimate encounters are what a private safari makes possible — no other vehicles competing for position, no pressure to move on. Some of the most moving moments were the quietest: being the only car surrounded by a large elephant herd in complete silence.
**The Hell's Gate Bike Safari**
Riding through Hell's Gate among zebras, giraffes and warthogs is unlike anything else. Note that you can at the moment not enter the gorge, but the ride is still very much worth doing — go early for cooler temperatures and better wildlife activity. We were lucky enough to spot a Secretary Bird. Rio lefts us here with a local guide, that also was very friendly and knowledgeable.
**Practical Tips for Future Travellers**
These are not critiques of Shanjoy — just things worth knowing:
The drives between parks are long — Nairobi to the Mara is 5-6 hours. We knew this going in, but still underestimated how much we'd appreciate having snacks. Pack more than you think you need.
Bring warm layers — more than you'd expect this close to the equator. Nairobi, the Mara and Amboseli are all at altitude and the early mornings are genuinely cold. A fleece or light down jacket is not optional.
On your departure morning from the Maasai Mara, game driving is not permitted — you drive straight out. This is a park rule, not a Shanjoy issue, but worth knowing in advance.
The train from Emali to Mombasa was a highlight in itself. We were a bit nervous, but it was spotlessly clean, comfortable and served lunch on board. A wonderful way to transition from the bush to the coast.
**In Summary**
Kenya exceeded every expectation, and Shanjoy was central to that. Rodah's planning was a genuine partnership, Rio was the guide we could only have hoped for, and the itinerary was perfectly constructed from start to finish. And for a competitive price. Just book it.
