DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Grayton Expeditions will make your safari experience unforgettable
We booked 7-Day Safari Tour to see:
Masai Mara - Naivasha - Nakuru - Hell´s Gate - Amboseli
March 2023
Booking
I chose Grayton Expeditions because their offer was the most detailed and well-planned. Sandra responded very quickly and she was accommodating. As I had many questions - she answered all of them and we were very well prepared for the trip. Also, the booking process was easy and uncomplicated.
Pick-Up / Drop-Of
I loved that we were picked up from our apartment and everything went smoothly. They also dropped us at the airport after the safari. They will do anything for your comfort.
Safari
We had the best guide/driver you could even imagine. Collins is a fantastic guide with a broad knowledge of animals and Kenya overall. Thanks to him - we learned so much and better understood this wonderful country. He is also a great driver and was making sure - we got to see as much as possible. I really recommend him to everyone who goes on safari.
Our Safari days were perfect, we had the chance to see a lot. And every park is completely different. In the beginning, we thought, that maybe 7 days is too much because everything will seem the same. BUT - every park is completely different - it is worth it.
Accommodation
Although we choose the budget version - we had everything you need. Washrooms in every tent/hotel. Meal 3 times a day, bar with drinks and electricity. The beds were very comfortable and the meals were perfect.
Optional excursions
We booked a Maasai Village tour, a Boat ride in Naivasha Lake to Crescent Island & Walk with a guide in Hell´s Gate.
It was worth it!
Extra Tipps
- What I would suggest to other visitors - choose a backpack over big luggage. The car might get full and there won´t be enough space to store your luggage. We had 4 big suitcases and in the high-season that would be too much.
- Take enough cash with you. All additional excursions, drinks at the bar, and tips to the stuff you have to pay in cash.
- It is welcome to tip your driver at the end of the day. You choose the amount, but the standard is about 10$ a day.
- We went in the end-of-season right before the rainy season. You don´t have that many tourists and you are able to see how nature changed within 1 day after the rain. It was soo magical. I highly recommend it.
In the end, we were more than happy about this unforgettable experience. It was our first safari and Grayton Expeditions with Collins made it perfect.
MY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceeded My Expectations!
The tour agent Mika was super helpful even prior to our trip. He was super accommodating and understood what we wanted out of the Safari package. We went on a 9 day safari in Kenya (3 days) and Tanzania (6 days).
The tour guide John who took us to Masai Mara was an absolute professional! We saw so many animals up close including 3 lionesses feeding on a warthog up close like 2 meters from the jeep. The accommodation was also excellent even for a budget Safari. The food was also good. Everything was super well organised and it was a trip of a lifetime for me and my two friends. Would definitely recommend OKOA to anyone wanting to have an amazing Safari experience!
IT
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tailor made, charming safari tour for an Italian family group
I arranged a 9 day/8 night Tanzania parks safari with Hassan from Jema Safaris.
He designed for our family group of 6 adults and 4 children a tour of the main parks (Arusha, Taranguire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro) all inclusive: n.2 TOYOTA Landcruiser 4x4 with retractable roof, full board, accommodation in luxury lodge with swimming pool, transfer from/to Arusha airport.
Hassan is a very knowledgeable guide and driver who speaks perfect English and German. He was always available to agree with us some variation of the program according to our needs.
Karim, our second driver, speaks English and French.
Sija was our guide in Italian and was especially loving with our children. Thanks Sija for that too!
The park safaris and tracking in Arusha park were very interesting and full of close encounters with the animals.
The entire Jema Safari team provided us with detailed information on the animals, fauna and lifestyle in Tanzania and on the Masai.
On the last day, a visit to a reptile house and a short camel ride interested us and entertained the children.
Hassan also managed to provide us with hot lunch (instead of the cold lunch box) almost every day: on long safaris like ours this upgrade is very important!
All the lodges had their own interesting feature: a historic site in Arusha, the charming tented camp in the Serengeti, the swimming pool overlooking the park in Tarangire, the charming lodges in Manyara and Karatu.
In all the lodges we received a warm welcome and had excellent breakfasts and dinners.
In short, everything was perfect.
I certainly recommend contacting Hassan of Jema Safaris to organize a safari in Tanzania.
Heartfelt thanks to Hassan and all the team for this unforgettable experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Tour Guide Jimmy
The tour overall was very great. All pick ups and starts to the days were punctual, allowing the group to only enjoy the experience rather than worry about the logistics. Only downside was that I was unable to extend my trip due to limited availability so make sure you book completely in advance. I did 3 day expedition and wish I had at least done 4 days if not 5.
I am happy to write a review about your safari tour guide Jimmy who was absolutely excellent.
From the moment we met Jimmy, we knew that we were in good hands. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the local wildlife and the surrounding areas, and his expertise was evident from the very beginning. He took the time to get to know us and our interests, and he tailored our safari experience to our specific needs and desires.
Throughout the safari, Jimmy was always there to answer our questions and provide us with valuable insights about the wildlife and the environment. He was also incredibly accommodating, making sure that we were comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy the experience.
What really set Jimmy apart, though, was his exceptional efforts to make our safari experience truly unique and individualized. He went above and beyond expectations to ensure that we had the best possible experience, taking us to places that were off the beaten path and showing us things that we would never have seen otherwise including the big 5. He continued to say he cannot promise anything in the wild but to expect anything with him and I can say he surpassed any expectations.
Overall, I cannot recommend Jimmy enough. He is truly an outstanding safari tour guide who made our experience unforgettable. His knowledge, professionalism, kindness, and efforts are unparalleled, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have had him as our guide. Thank you, Jimmy, for an incredible experience.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
awesome
Clear and detailed price quotation
Very good communication from the office
Flexibility
Our guide was very kind and explfim and explained all very well. He did some extras in Murchison Falls Park. Highly appreciated!
This was our second trip. We can only say positive things.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
William is a professional, attentive, courteous charmer
William organised a 2 night trip to Victoria’s Falls from Joberg then a 2 night add on trip from VF to Botswana . Every detail was meticulously planned - wonderful 5 star stay at The z pioneer in Zimbabwa, Boko evening dinner show, VF early morning tour, helicopter ride over the Falls, lunch at the lLookout Gorge then late afternoon / early evening Zambezi River / Dinner cruise - has a wonderful time, out guide Locci was wonderful . Trip to Botswana equally good - stayed at Chobe bush lodge ( more updated than the safari lodge) very comfortable , all meals included (including wonderful a’ la carte dinner option). Lodge also included 2 drive and 2 river safaris - wonderful selection of animals - lions, elephants galore, buffalo, ports of hippos everywhere, towers of giraffes, troops of baboons and herds of impalas. Our trip surpassed our expectations!
DE
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable!
We had a really nice trip, all organised, but also flexible to our wishes. Our guide Douglas gave us interessting facts (we could ask him everything) and our cook Moshi always created delicious food - both really friendly, funny and they made sure that we feel well. All sleeping equipment was available and it is a nice experience to sleep in the nature in the tent (although a little bit cold;)). Just recommendable!!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service and organization. But the best our guide Maxwell!
Excellent agency! We booked mid range safari for 5 days. All was done by whatsupp and they did not request any prepayment. The price was very fair as well. The tour was excellent. The best was our driver, Maxwell, thanks to him we saw the big five in first 2 days. He also helped with everything and adapted schedule to the needs of the rest of the group. We were really lucky to have him with us! The hotel in Masai Mara was simply great! I recommend this agency to everyone!
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Venture Africa Safaris "It's a Natures Epic Safari Destination "
It was great and wonderful experience with Venture Africa Safaris for Masai-mara Jungle Life,
Travelling, relaxed stay in beautiful natural environment inside tent and game with experienced guide and good food quality.
Lot of care taken by organizer / Operation Manager Patricia and guide Mr. George and cook Mr. George.
Guide has taken lot of effort and he was very keenly interested to show something new every time till we tired.
Also continuous follow-up by Patricia as a care taker for us.
It was Budgeted tour.
Full to Enjoyment with Masai Villagers
It was horrible jungle life closely observed, Memorable moments.
Many thanks to family of Venture Africa Safaris.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip in Tsavo West and East
The trip organized and managed by Karibu Safari Kenya was just perfect for me and my 2 friends. Everything was well managed, and our guide, Harouni, was very professional, welcoming and kind. We stayed in Ngulia and Voi Lodges, both of them really good! And we got to see all the big 5, so we were very lucky!
