AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional tour operator
We visited kenya for 6 days in Aug. We had contacted Reuben couple of weeks before our trip and he took care of everything for us viz. hotel, food, safari etc. We had to not worry about anything and all of it was taken care of exactly the way it was agreed. We would highly recommend for anyone visiting Kenya. I would like to give shout out to Charles as well who was our designated driver cum guide who was with us right from picking us up at the airport till dropping us back.
SE
3 days masai mara superb!
I researched A LOT before going with Jocky safari, I read a lot on the internet about a lot of bad experience with safari and I was very worried about scam and safety.
But I am super satisfied with them!
Since the beginning they were very proactive answering all my question and things were very clear! Everything was accordingly promissed on the schedule and out driver Kevin was amazing! Super nice and friendly person!
We managed to see the big fives and much more! What an amazing experience! I would recommend them!
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
extraordinary travel
2 weeks in Namibia with our guide Thierry who made us discover the desert of Namib, Purros and its wild world, Cape Cross , Swakopmund, the White Lady, Twifelfontein and Etosha.
We had a great time with a very professional and friendly guide.
we will never forget this trip.
We will leave with Thierry without hesitation.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended your operator
I was a little hesitant at booking a 7 day tour solely with a company online and I do t regret it at all! The company were very responsive to all of my questions and tailored an itinerary to for with our flights. We opted for right choice safaris to organise use the accommodation for the first night in Nairobi, in hindsight I’d probably book this element myself but the rest of the accommodation was superb - particularly Entim Camp in the Masai Mara, what a setting, and then Cliff Lodge at Lake Nakauru - sadly only one night at the lake, i would recommend at least two here and at least three in the Masai Mara! Our tour guide, Apollo, was great - so experienced and knew where to go and when, we were up early each morning and saw some amazing sights. The company requested a deposit on line and then we paid the rest in cash on arrival - Apollo was there to pick us up at the airport and took us to the company office to pay the balance before dropping us at the Nairobi hotel for the night. We were collected the next morning for the adventure to begin! If we book a safari in the future, I would definitely turn to this company first. They genuinely tailor the itinerary to suit your requests and answer all the questions you may have!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very friendly and competent operator
We did a 3 day camping Safari at the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
We was very happy to book our tour with Suricata. They are very competent and give us our wishes. The guide also knew everything about the Parks and is a very calm and friendly guide.
Our plane was delayed so we came later as planned. But that wasn’t a problem. I just wrote them via WhatsApp and they picked us up later.
I compared the prices and Suricata was in comparison to others very cheap. So I hadn’t high expectation, but they exceeded all our expectations.
So I really can just recommend to do your Safari tour with Suricata.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience Kilimanjaro/safari
Safari Soles was recommended by friend and we (family with kids aged 15 and 17) are really happy that we organised our Kilimanjaro und Safari trip with them.
We booked a 7d Kilimanjaro hike (Machame route) and a 7d safari and it was a terrific experience. Our contact was Bryson and he was great and speedy at answering any of our questions. He organised every think for us, starting with picking up at the airport and transfer to the hotel, all accommodation bookings, the whole Kilimanjaro hiking week, the “rest day”, the safari week and the transfer to the airport at the end. He organised nearly everything and it all worked out. Thank you so much, Bryson, for this absolute great organisation!
Also, a big thank you to Geoffrey who picked us up at the airport and accompanied us on the "rest day" between hiking and safari to Arusha to find a pharmacy and exchange office, to do small groceries and gave us the tip to visit the Cultural Heritage Centre. We are happy that we visited this place and can recommend it to everyone. Thank you, Geoffrey, for your help and support!
Kilimanjaro - Bryson met us on the arrival day with our hiking guide William. William was very patient and encouraging with us. Any questions or concerns we had he answered. William picked us up at the hotel in the morning and we went to a meeting point where we met the rest of the teams (Zacharia - assistant guide, chief and porters). Together we drove to the Machame Gate where the hike started. The hike is demanding (physically and mentally) and William and Zacharia made it easier and an enjoyable experience by keeping us laughing and always checking how we’re doing health wise. Our group of porters and the chief were awesome as well. They were always there to help. A highlight was also the meals. We never expected to eat so delicious on the hike but what the chef cooked on his little stove was incredible. Reaching the top was awesome and we are very thankful to William and Zacharia for the support. We will never forget this hike!
Safari – We met Bryson and Chadi, our safari guide, in the morning of the safari start. Chadi is a very cheerful nature, and we immediately had a good connection with each other. He was very knowledgeable on the animals and the nature. If we wanted to stop for pictures, he’d always give us plenty of time. Of course, you can’t guarantee it, but he got us the best views of animals and we were lucky to see the big 5. If there was anything we needed he was there to help. The safari jeep was comfortable what was good as you sit a very long time in the car. We made the Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP (with the migration in the North Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Lake Manyara NP; we were all in all 7d on the road. To enjoy the various overnight facilities, we spent nights in the tents, in tented camps and lodges. Thank you to Bryson for the organisation. A big thank you goes to Chadi for this great adventure and for the for the many impressions.
We would definitely recommend booking with Safari Soles.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome and Wowed
I was looking around for quotes for safari and the parks they visit but felt that Axis offered what I wanted. Lennox was super prompt in replies and all was well-planned for my 5D Mara-Lake Naivasha-Amboseli mixed camp and lodges with a land cruiser.
Our guide Peter is super experienced and knowledgeable. I kind of think there’s probably not much he didn’t know. Haha. His driving is superb with great manoeuvring skills and also always managed to help us find a good spot for photo taking. On top of that he helped us spot many animals along the way. Super friendly and approachable and one whom you can trust.
The places we stayed at were Lenchata Lodge Camp - its like glamping with bathroom at the back. Hot water is available. Jacinta was very hospitable and friendly. Food tasted good as well!
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge-we love this place because the animals were free to roam around the area, they can be just right behind your backyard.
AA Lodge-in AA they have decent cottage rooms and buffets so we tried quite varied stays at different places.
We saw 4/5 of the big five but it doesn’t disappoint because the 7 of us in the group was just wowed by the whole experience.
I highly recommend Axis as your tour company and Peter as your guide. Throughout the whole safari experience we were all well taken care of and has numerous pictures that wowed our friends and family. Will come back again!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great organization
I would say everything superlative - welcome - travel - organization - tour times - cute lodges idem Super comfortable tented camps - well cooked food in daytime lunches - seen practically all the animals even up close and special mention for Rocky our super friendly English speaking guide and French and good at animal spotting! To be redone tomorrow!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a Lifetime
I don't even know where to begin! I can't possibly say enough good things about Mama Savana and our experience with them. From the very start, which was the planning stage, everything was so easy and smooth. Alex is extremely prompt with his responses and all communications during the planning process. He worked with us to truly customize our own personal safari experience that we wanted from which parks we wanted to visit to where we wanted to stay. Everything is fully customizable to what you want. Once we settled on our itinerary, we wired the money over and received confirmation back from Alex quickly. Upon arrival in Kenya, we started our safari the next day and were picked up by Sammy. Sammy is amazing! He's funny, kind, knowledgeable, and we all had so much fun together. Our first game drive was the best because of him. He found us almost all of the animals we wanted to see all on our first drive. It was incredible! Masai Mara is a place unlike any other. It was definitely our favorite park. When we made it to Tanzania, Harun took over as our guide and he was equally as amazing, funny, knowledgeable, and did everything he could to make our experience the best. Serengeti was amazing and we even got to see the Great Migration! Harun made sure we got to witness the wildebeest crossing the river. Ngorongoro was also amazing. All of the camps and lodges that we stayed at were perfect, too. When we stopped by the office at the end of the trip, Fortuna even gave us beautiful scarves. It was such a nice touch! I could go on and on about how amazing Mama Savana is, but just go ahead and book your safari with them and don't think twice about it! We truly made 3 new friendships (Alex, Sammy, and Harun) that will last a lifetime and we can't wait to return! Thank you, guys for making my dream come true!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bespoke, tailored and fabulous !!!
I booked with Kennedy in 2018 with a view to visiting in 2020. Of course, covid hit and i was able to travel till June 2022.
I wanted a completely bespoke experience and was happy to pay a premium for this. As a single traveller i wanted to feel accompanied and safe.
Was it worth the wait ?????
Oh my life - YES !!!!
Kennedy planned my entire visit - suggesting venues, in line with my wish list, that maximised my game drive time whilst providing exceptional lodges for rest and relaxation.
My Guide, and now lifelong friend, Dan is the most beautiful soul. He looked after me like no other … like i was the only person on the planet that mattered. We talked constantly (i talk alot and had a million questions) about everything from kids to tax.
Dan ensured that i got the positions, when seeing the wildlife, and always shared facts about the animals - most of which i would never have known without him.
I was sad to leave Dan for my onward trip to Tanzania and the Zanzibar (not as good as Kenya for wildlife or guides).
Please book and ENJOY !!!!
