FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized
Eddy was an exceptional guide. His extensive knowledge, which he generously shared, made the experience truly enriching. He went above and beyond, doing everything possible to ensure we saw all the animals there were to discover.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
My mom and I just returned from our South African vacation. If there was one word to describe it, it was simply FANTASTIC. I made so many memories with my mom and that will stay forever with me. The way the entire trip was organized was exemplary. All of the tour guides were extremely kind and courteous. It was wonderful meeting Norman at Johannesburg. The Lukimbi safari was an experience we will never forget. Their ranger and tracker were wonderful and made sure we spotted the leopard on the last morning before we left so my mom could check off her "Big 5" list. Capetown simply blew me away. Having traveled a lot all over the world, I will say that it is now one of my most favorite cities. Brenda was a wonderful guide and made sure we saw everything and more even though the marathon on the weekend presented an unforeseen challenge. I will say that we will back with my entire family for sure as this is a trip that cannot be done only once. Kudos to Patrick and the entire team at Mmilo Tours!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great service and experience
Monica was very nice and patient. She helped checking a few accommodation options until we confirmed the one I preferred. The driver was so nice and well experienced. I had an excellent 7 day trip. The itinerary was well organized.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable & fascinaitng! (a few problems with our guide)
We saw a ton of wildlife. The guide was knowledgable about what we were seeing and of course his own Maasai culture. He was interesting to spend time with. He taught us songs and Swahili words. He went out of his way to get us close to amazing sightings of animals and teach us about the animals and scenery
We had been intent on using a company that was locally owned so our investment in this experience stayed in the country. Samson’s Safaris coordinators, Stacey and Kimani, were eager to please us and responsive to our feedback or questions during our safari. We could reach them by WhatsApp. The lodging they assisted us in selecting for this private safari was good, as was the food. The tea farm tour they booked for us was thorough, interesting, participatory and the lunch there was delicious. Our stay at Maji Moto Eco Camp was my favorite. Each hotel or camp was between good to outstanding.
I would have chosen a 5 star rating except for our guide being repeatedly late when we'd made the extra effort to awaken very early for his specified pick up time. Waiting for him continued, even after we asked him to be prompt. Also once he didn't have enough money to pay for our park entrance (hundreds of dollars) and asked one of us to cover for him. His Land Cruiser had at least three seatbelts that didn't work, so we couldn’t use the row behind him, which would have been the best place to be to view the sights. It would have been easier get in and out of the side doors from there too, and be able to hear his descriptions of the scenery and animals.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with Antonio
Hands down the best vacation ever! Our guide, Antonio, was the best guide ever and we had the most superb and excellent time with him on our safari.
During our 6 day private safari trip, we saw almost every animal imaginable - from a family of cheetahs, to multiple prides of lions, troops of 20+ baboons, millions of zebras, elephants and hundreds of wildebeest. This was all thanks to Antonio's great eye and skill at spotting animals that one would normally need a binocular just to see. Antonio was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife and is like a walking encyclopedia - he had answers to all our questions and knew all the facts about each animal. He was also very skilled at understanding animal behavior, which contributed to a very high success rate when it came to viewing the Big Five. Our trip felt like we were in an episode of the National Geographic.
I let Antonio Safaris take the lead with planning the trip itinerary and it did not disappoint. The car that they provided was perfect - a specially outfitted jeep with retractable windows to keep the dust out, and a retractable roof to allow for 360 degree views of wildlife. Free water was provided throughout the trip and the jeep was cleaned nightly to keep it looking brand new for the next day.
Aside from the safari, Antonio and Naomi provided us with top notch service. In the lead up to the trip, Antonio Safaris planned an extensive itinerary for us and customized it to our liking. They provided great suggestions for hotels, and we were extremely pleased with the resorts that were selected. Many of them had watering holes or even zebras and hippos on the grounds, so it felt like we were on a safari 24/7. They even accommodated last minute changes due to an unexpected family emergency. Inquiries were responded to almost immediately, or under 30 minutes or less.
Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend Antonio Safaris. You will not regret it. I am already planning my next trip to Tanazania with this company.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enjoyable experience, worth rhe money
Pick up was on time even in the Nairobi traffic. Our driver Denis was super friendly and helpful, told us all the fun facts about the animals we saw. The food was good and accommodation for the price aswell. Overall would recommend.
US
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fact giver and stops when we see cool animals and makes sure our safety is his first priority.
Super good experience that you won’t regret. Animals you have never seen wild you will see on this trip. The tour guides are great and give lots of good information.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely caring and helpful 🩷
From the start, Angel in the office was extremely helpful and flexible. On the actual (4 day) safari I was blown away by the beautiful landscapes, abundant animals, fun guide (David), and excellent chef (Matthew) - we were eating 3 course home cooked meals! I didnt have to worry about a thing, everyone in charge made sure I was getting where I needed to be, etc. I ended up in a jam when one of my medical devices battery unexpectedly died, and Angel made arrangements to get a replacement battery delivered to me in the middle of nowhere - literal life savers! I really appreciated how kind and caring everyone was.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic
Exceptional tour from start to finish.
Airport shuttle and dropped off at hotel and then collected from the hotel to start the safari.
Fantastic communication throughout.
Our safari we were really lucky to see the big 5 plus a lion take down.
David (guide) & Mateo (chef) really knew their stuff and the food was great. Never went hungry.
They also made you feel apart of the family.
I would highly recommend them both.
Hopefully will be back soon for another safari
UA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Operator
Our 6-day safari with Sammy was absolutely fantastic! We saw an incredible variety of animals, including all the big ones we hoped to see, even a leopard which is very rare to see. Sammy was not only knowledgeable and skilled at spotting wildlife, but also incredibly kind and patient with us, even when we were late or caused delays. His warm personality made the trip even more enjoyable, and we always felt well taken care of. If you’re looking for a guide who knows the landscape and treats you with genuine care, Sammy is the one!