50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari
Our 14-day Kenya safari was an unforgettable experience, and John was a big part of what made it so special.
It has been one week since we returned, but apparently I’m still wearing my Safari filter. 😂 The wide golden plains of California now remind me of the African savanna, and every distant mountain somehow looks like Kilimanjaro.
What impressed us most about John was the thought and strategy behind his game drives. Finding wildlife is not simply a matter of luck. He knew how to read the landscape, animal behavior, tracks, weather, and information from other guides, and used all of these clues to decide where to go, when to wait, and when to move on.
We were also impressed by John’s deep respect for wildlife and safety. He always kept a respectful distance while skillfully positioning our vehicle for good light and photography without putting unnecessary pressure on the animals.
During the 14 days, we learned so much about wildlife, birds, and plants as well as about ecosystems, geography, and Maasai culture. John was always happy to answer our questions, and he helped us notice the small things we might otherwise have missed, from an interesting tree to a tiny termite mound.
We also enjoyed talking with him during the long drives about Kenya’s history, culture, and current events. He clearly takes pride in being Kenyan, and it was interesting to see Kenya from his perspective.
One day, John took us to have lunch under a Balanites tree. It was just a packed lunch under a tree in the middle of the savanna, but it became one of those simple moments I will remember.
Thank you, John, for sharing your Kenya with us and making our safari such a wonderful experience. And thank you to Sunnycreek for organizing this unforgettable journey.
Five stars for John and Sunnycreek! 🇰🇪🐦
And yes, the Safari filter is still on. 😂
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional service, unforgettable experience, once in a lifetime with a great guide.
Our 3 day gorilla trek tour with Beyond Travel was such an amazing trip. Ahmed was very attentive and willing to assist with any questions we had from the moment we reached out about the tour. His communication and organisation were perfect.
Our guide/driver Noah was such a good guide and a pleasure to travel with for 3 days. Always laughing, sharing stories and information. Nothing was too big of an ask for him.
The tour itself was one of the most authentic and pure experiences we have ever encountered in our travels. From driving through local regions in Rwanda and Uganda. Taking in the everyday life of locals to the gorilla experience itself. Nothing is staged, you trek in the jungle to find your groups assigned gorilla family. Your guide can inform the trekking rangers whether you want a short, intermediate or long trek to the gorillas. We chose intermediate and were trekking for an hour. Once found you have one hour and have to wear a face mask.
Overall a wonderful experience. Before the tour we only thought of Uganda to see gorillas. After the tour, we realise there is so much more to see in Uganda and it would be wonderful to return and do a longer tour with Beyond Travel.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Cayleigh put together a perfect tour for us over 18 days in Kruger, Chobe and okavanga delta
We are based in Sydney and had our initial conversation with Cayleigh Brown by video. She came back to us with a proposed itinerary and was very accommodating of one of our guests who uses a wheelchair.
The iitinerary was fantastic and built so that each experience was even better than the last (something we didnt think was possible at the beginning). all our transfers and flights went without a hitch - it was superb.
thankyou Cayleigh
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Brilliant - Touring our way
Traveling in a group of 8 we had a booking at the Rock Restuarant. Our hotel was about a 1.5hr drive away so we decided to make a day of it touring the east coast of Zanzibar. Maramatta put together a bespoke day trip stopping in at beaches and POI along the way and back. Recommend visiting Kusa Cave (take your swimmers), one of the little gems of our day. Could not thank Maramatta enough - they listened to what we wanted, put it together, were on time, coach was awesome, and the driver and guide were excellent. We had flexibility with a smile (we stayed much longer at that caves than anticipated). It was all very easy, and at a reasonable price.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ntanda Safari !! (Safari trip!!)
The safari was great. We saw, lions, elephants, crocodile, hyena, hippos and numerous other animals. We did river cruise, kayak and land safaris. Ntanda has excellent staff
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect trip into Serengeti and great Migration
We had a great 8 day trip from Arusha into Serengeti covering also Arusha NP, Tarangire and Ngorongoro. Wildlife viewing was spectacular: numerous sightings of Big Five, inmidst the Great Migration including two river crossings and an abundance of wildlife in Ngorongoro.
Our guide Deo was wonderfull and also extremely knowledgeable not only on wildlife but also on culture, history, society and economics.
Lovely accommodations especially when it came to luxury tents inside Serengeti - so many animal noise during the night. Truly amazing!
We did not want to leave at the end and look forward to come back again one day…
HU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari
Good weather , no rain, morning 20 C• afternoon 28C• degrees Tsavo east national park 6-7 hours drive between many animals. We saw the big5 😊.
SA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
South Africa is the best destination for wildlife, scenic beauty, birding, dining, and friendliness.
I went to South Africa expecting a poor utilities. I was astonished of how everything is organized and how civilized the country is. I went to Kroger Park where I saw the big 5 animals. The Safari was organized and the cars operate in designated roads (not allowed to go off-road). The animals were kept alone in their environment.
I had a restriction of eating Halal food only. The Halal food is found everywhere in almost all restaurants.
The people of South Africa that I met were very friendly and they love to laugh and dance.
I went on a boat trip to see the whales and that was really an experience. I saw not only the whales but also thousands of dolphins migrating. That was once in a life time experience.
For sure, I will visit SA again.
BG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breathtaking.
Our safari through Kenya and Tanzania was an unforgettable experience from beginning to end. We were incredibly lucky to see so much wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, monkeys, and countless beautiful birds. Seeing these animals in their natural habitat, surrounded by the incredible landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania, is something we will never forget.
A huge part of what made the experience so special was our guides, Willy, Jackson, and Dominic. All three were extremely knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and patient. They knew the parks incredibly well and had an amazing ability to spot animals that we would have completely missed ourselves. They always took the time to explain what we were seeing, tell us about the animals and their behavior, and make sure we had the best possible experience.
Every game drive felt like a new adventure, and we never knew what we were going to see next. From watching lions in the wild to being surrounded by elephants and huge herds of wildebeest and zebras, there were countless unforgettable moments.
Willy, Jackson, and Dominic genuinely went above and beyond for us throughout the entire trip. Their passion for wildlife and their job was obvious, and after spending so much time with them, they became a very memorable part of our journey.
If you are considering a safari in Kenya and Tanzania, I highly recommend Morningstar. The wildlife, scenery, organization, and especially the people made this one of the best travel experiences we have ever had.
A massive thank you to Willy, Jackson, and Dominic for making the trip so incredible!
See you next year.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
The best safari trip I've ever taken and I would do it again.
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