KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 6 days!
Our safari with Lion King was the safari I've always dreamed of going on. It far exceeded expectations in every sense. There is not a single thing I can complain about. It was perfect. Lion King took care of everything for us.
Our guide Goodluck took us on a 6 day tour of Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoroand Lake Manyala where everything was taken care of.
Goodluck gave us a clear explanation of what we would be doing each day and what we should expect in terms of driving times, what we would see, food and accommodation everyday. He connected with the other guides and took us to the best places for observing wildlife up close. We were continually amazed by his ability to spot animals from crazy distances and took time to help us find them with the binoculars provided. His skills went beyond the big game with an ability to name any bird, tree or plant we we interested in.
The accomodation was comfortable and the food on site was well prepared with great lunch boxes each day.
Goodluck has safe driving style and ability to manoeuvre the rough roads and muddy tracks made me feel comfortable. He treated the Land Cruiser like it was his own cleaning it inside and out each day making the experience even more comfortable.
I would highly recommend Lion King Adventures if you want a well organised safari. Make sure you ask for Goodluck!
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Bartosz Guzy
Lots of animals of different species, wide plains and hills with acacia trees. Africa as it should be.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Bartosz Guzy
I was very happy with rhinos but dissapointed with flamingos - I expected hundreds but there where maybe 30 and quite far from the car.
The waterfall was mighty and impressive - lots of water due to heavy rains.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Hell's Gate National Park by Bartosz Guzy
Walk or bike next to wild animals, but not many species to be seen.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simply an amazing wildlife experience!
We stayed at Talek Bush camp. The guides are marvellous, they are experienced and they know the terrain like the back of their hands! We were a photographic group and they understand our needs and we are all very pleased with their service. Accomodation is basic but the amenities are adequate for we were only in the camp for meals and sleeping. We encountered good weather with only one rainy day. Sunrise and sunsets were amazing most days except a couple of overcast days. The wildlife is simply amazing ! We saw the big five , countless Wildebeests , zebras, giraffes, elephants, rhinos , many species of antelopes, hippos, mongoose, wild cats, hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, lions and cubs and many many more! We also experienced some fantastic kills by the big cats and how they fight amongst themselves for the spoilts. We also saw an amazing range of bird life from tiny ones to big flightless ones! Most of the sightings are quite near and the rangers are always present to ensure a safety buffer zone is present between the jeeps and animals. A visit to the Masai village is also a highlight.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Kenya by BoonHongSeto
We could see so many wildlife in one area ! Each time we sight an animal, it is doing something different...hunting, eating or just lazing around...this includes the bird life as well. The sunrise and sunset mood are just simply beautiful!
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience I’ve ever had
Mattaw Safaris is literally the BEST in the business!!!! If I could give them 100 stars I would. They helped us find all the animals, even the black rhinos! They didn’t even let the mud, rain, and very deep puddles stop them from showing us around the Mara. HIGHLY recommend mattaw safaris.
CO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incroyable / incredible/ increible
They were more than kind with us, safari was perfect. Our guide was super professional and thanks to him we saw the big five. Food was very good and the tent also was big enough to sleep well.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Am experience of a lifetime
Mattaw safaris was truly incredible. Everyone was so kind and truly cared about making sure you have the best experience. I would recommend this to everyone!
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The peace of mind you need on a safari trip
I went to Serengueti and Ngorongoro with my father for 6 days. It was incredible: we saw lions and lionesses chilling in the plains after indulgence; an elephant herd with several babies playing on mud during a rainstorm (which kept us from crossing the road for 20min!); a leopard family climbing a tree to take a nap on its branches; the serenity of a lonely rhino in the fields; a real cheetah hunt right across the road (the little deer escaped 5 hungry felines); hippos fighting beneath surface to keep their territories; and thousands (if not millions - not an exaggeration) of zebras, giraffes, buffalos, impalas and (especially) wildebeests.
At first, I was concerned with logistics. Living in Brazil, we know stories of trips that go wrong given the expectations/reality spread when you visit such remote places. Everything can be a problem: language barrier, lack of infrastructure, unbearable food, mosquitos, the climate...
It all boils down to trust. You have to trust that the local travel agency will take care of you. And Eyes on Serengueti did that. They took care of everything. Given the year-end/pre-vacation hurry at work, I had little communication prior to the trip with Richard (one of the partners of EOS). But he was referenced by a friend, who gave me the confidence to move forward.
Our guide, Lumumba, was very knowledgeable, a good driver (essential given the bumpy roads - aka “African Massage”) and a great company. I was positively surprised by the quality of the lodges in Serengueti (Kati Kati Camp - super friendly people, very decent infrastructure for a camping site, and surprisingly delicious food!) and took a very invigorating massage (a real one) in our last stay (Planet Lodge - right next to the airport as our flight was pretty early in the morning). We had an issue with the WiFi in our stay at the Farm House (its usually terrible anywhere - don’t expect much connectivity during this trip - but it was especially bad there) and maybe not the best logistics as it’s a little far from the crater entrance. But overall, service levels really surprised me.
Eyes on Serengueti is a relatively new agecy. Richard used to work in a company that operates several hotels and camps in the region and started the business this year I suppose - that’s why they have so little reviews here. But I couldn’t recommend them more.
