US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highlight of my Kenya Trip!
I went on a 6 day Safari through Masai Mara, Amboseli, & Lake Nakuru. Our guide & driver was awesome and flexible, stopping as we needed but always making it to our next destination on time. The camps were good, just what I needed. Next time I would love to upgrade to one of the resorts to experience in a non-camp setting with more luxury. We saw so many animals in Masai Mara, it was like the Lion King! The agents from Adventure My Take took great care of me and always made themselves readily available to answer my questions. The trip met and exceeded my expectations.
SK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was perfectly planned and we had a handy and pleasant guide.
It was our second vacation with this company and we are considering another one. Everything we agreed in advance was fully fulfilled and exceeded in a positive way.
IT
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
"A wonderful experience : Katavi,Ruaha,Mafia NP "
We (a group of 5 adults) did a 16 days tour in Katavi , Ruaha NP with Mafia island at the end to see whale sharks with Chabo Africa of Iringa . We had carried out already safari in Botswana, Zimbawe, Zambia; Uganda ,then we had chosen the wild west,and south parks of Tanzania
The scenic and animal views ( 25 lions in a day) were well over the expectations and it also thanks to Sam ,a very skilled guide He was also a safe driver and always available .The tour was a success
The planning was well done by Hilda and also the contacts were easy and immediate .
Hilda was very efficient when Air Tanzania cancelled an internal flight . She solved the problem (effecting the program ) by an immediate alternative solution.
We were assisted also in Dar and their representative Anna also help us for the small needs (i.e. local sim purchase etc) .
Then we have experienced Chabo Africa as a fully reliable and advisable travel agency.and
we strongly recommend Sam as guide .
EG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Over expected
The guide (James) was excellent. He showed us all. The accomodation was decent. The food was satisfactory.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trustworth and Faithful
Despite our endless questions , the tour consultant made sure he gave us all the necessary answers to our itinerary..we eventually booked with them, and they never disappointed us
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Expedition !
I chose to travel with Expedition Kenya Safari to the Masai Mara from 8th November - 10th November 2019. Their driver picked me up on time and we traveled by road to the Masai Mara . The journey was comfortable and enjoyable .
Once we got to the Masai Mara everything had been booked and an itinerary of activities already in place. The accommodation was superb, the meals excellent and the service warm and welcoming.
I went on two game drives with Expedition Kenya Safari and this was an unforgettable experience !. I got to see Siligi the cheetah with seven cubs that had crossed over from Tanzania , Spear boy the limping lion that still walked with the pride of a lion, once, we spotted the ever evasive leopard, not on top of a tree , but on the ground waiting patiently to pounce on a warthog that was hiding in the ground !. I also got to see elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and several bird species. Each game drive had its own unique experience and I waited in anticipation at what the wilderness would reveal to us . The Expedition Kenya Safari team educated me on several animal and bird species as some were new to me .
Lastly, I got the chance to visit a Masai village where the Expedition Kenya Safari team handed out story books to the children and beads to the women . This social responsibility for the Masai community touched my heart .
I would recommend Expedition Kenya Safari to any traveler !.
Well done !.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience from this wonderful company
Stephen was wonderful guy we met and organized our trip. He personally pick us from the Airport and took us to the hotels. He was good time management and he prove to be very faithful from the quote to the service. Great experience from this wonderful company, they planned wonderful 5 days Serengeti adventure and the Safari was so exciting!!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great affordable budget safari!
The safari was amazing! We saw the big five and pretty much every other animal you can think of. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and kind and we had a great group! The accommodations were simple, but clean and safe and it was great that all meals were provided!
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
worst company ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As we arrived, at the airport, we went to the car and the guide wanted us to pay the parking bill.
At the first day of the safari after about 30 min driving the manger called our guide and told him he need to pick up other clients from the airport ( our driver doesn't speak english!!!!!) And we had to insist he will stay.
At the end of the first safari day, there was a problem in the car (red charging light) but they kept driving. The guide didn't know where our accomodation was, and we got lost in the area. he missed the turn and got us into mud and the car got stuck. We had to walk in the rain, mud and in the dark for 20 minutes to the accomodation while
Our bags are in the car.
When we arrived we realized this was a solar accomodation (Sunrise) which has no warm water after 9pm. We were cold, upset and without any other clothing.
We called the manager (tarimo) to ask for some warm water but he ignored us.
The guide finally came back and promised us that there will be hot water but there wasn't and he just went away.
The next morning was a big waste. We were told to be ready at 8am but they didnt fix the car at night and we had to wait for 6 hours!!!!!!!!
6 hours was waste of time!waiting for the guide
To solve the problems that he should have solved at night. He lied to us all the way. He said he would bring another car but of course it never happened. We lost a full safari day.
Again, Tarimo was ignoring us and even hung up the calls from us.
When we faced the guide and asked him for the truth he was rude and ignored us the whole day.
Also the car was slower than the other cars and every ride took much more time than the others .
Dont spend your money on this company!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience but don’t underestimate the budget level of the accommodation/transport
We did the 6-Day Magnificent Best of Kenya Safari with Karibu, visiting the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli.
Communication was good - office was reactive responding to emails. On the first day they picked us up from the hotel, drove us to an ATM then we handed over the cash in the car outside the office. We were not invited inside and there is apparently no toilet available for use.
Our driver Edward was friendly, deeply knowledgeable on the wildlife and highly experienced with navigating the parks, showing us a fantastic variety of animals. He worked tirelessly over the 6 days. Only suggestion for improvement would be to offer more frequent toilet breaks. Indeed Edward would stop briefly for a roadside wee whereas our toilet breaks were less frequent and fixed at souvenir gift shops!
It was frustrating that Karibu mixed people on different tours, staying in different standards of accommodation meaning we wasted a lot of time doing detours and waiting around for people. On two game drives they crammed 7 people into the van, which made the experience much less enjoyable. The 12+ hour day travelling from Lake Nakuru to Amboseli (with a stop on the outskirts of Nairobi to pick up more people) was brutal especially as the accommodation awaiting us at Amboseli was the lowest standard of the three.
The meals were generally of a decent standard but lacking somewhat in variety. Limited selection of alcoholic drinks were available for purchase. At each accommodation there were inflated prices for bottled water so it is advised to make the most of the bottles provided by the driver. Breakfast was always rushed (30 minutes between breakfast being served and departure with all luggage).
Enchoro Wildlife Camp Masai Mara – Nice camp with spacious tents. Electricity run off generator limited to fixed times in morning and evening. Beer available but not chilled.
Hotel Citymax – Budget hotel with nice evening meal. No alcoholic drinks for purchase but option to source your own beer in the town and drink in the hotel. Roof terrace available.
Kimana Amboseli Camp – Tatty and rundown camp. Small tents. Holes in mosquito nets. Decent food and cold beer available.
Optional activities were nice to pass the time:
- Masai Mara Village Visit - $10 USD
- Lake Naivasha Boat Trip - $20 USD
- Amboseli Sunrise/Sunset Nature Walk - $10 USD