NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfectly organised warm welcome into the heart of Kenyan society
Although most of our trip was organised by our tour operator the communication in the days beforehand was smooth. One Horizon was flexible, understood the needs of our toddlers and adjusted the tour however needed during the day. Not only insight was gained into the specific project we visited (the grandmothers “Go Granny, go”, which is definitely a recommendation with young kids), we also got a glimpse of life in Kenya. One Horizon is a professional operator with high service level but it doesn’t lose sight of the warm, welcoming spirit we know from our travels in Africa. The day definitely lived up to our expectations. Our toddlers are still talking about it and will not forget this easily which is what travelling is all about for us: making good memories. And what better way to do this than also supporting communities at the same time?
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Must Do Day
We travel to many places and I find it important to not take but also give back to these amazing cultures and people. We cannot truly appreciate other cultures without a local to explain it to you and without seeing and giving back in a way they request. This experience was invaluable to meet Kenyans that don’t work in ‘tourism’ but rather dedicate their lives to connecting those in need with outsiders who want to help but don’t know how. One Horizon offered my child and I a way to connect with Kenyans that multiple safaris and camps and tours could not do. I’m in awe of their dedication and tireless work.
Friendliness and courtesy
It is me third time taking my holidays with them. each time they make me wish the holiday prolongs. I have referred several clients to them and will keep on doing so.
It was AMAZING!
I was on a solo trip in Kenya and decided last minute to book a tour. The organization was more than accommodating. My tour guide spoke excellent english and was very professional, punctual and kind. The vehicle was comfortable, clean and equipped with air conditioning. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and allowed for many opportunities to stop a take pictures. The tour itself was amazing!! The Maasai Tribe was very welcoming and I learned so much on this trip!! I can't to return to Kenya Aug 2020 and tour with this company again!!
CA
A great experience - we had lots of fun while contributing to a good cause.
Our half day excursion was well organized. Pick up at the hotel was on time and in a comfortable vehicle. While we enjoyed the trip, the itinerary was different than advertised. A little disappointed that we didn't go to the market to pick up piglets and chicks, but still a great experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely wonderful!
From beginning to the end it was such a lovely experience, filled with great hospitality, kindness, friendliness, and patience from all the people who took charge of the logistics of our days and nights. The accommodation, meals and the soul filling hours on safari in the parks were all truly fabulous! And exciting! There was a seamless flow to the activities scheduled for each day and all we were required to do was to relax and enjoy it all; all logistics were cared for with aplomb!
I’d love to do it all over again!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Excellent
My friends and I had an absolutely fantastic trip to Tanzania with Wild Gaze Safaris. Edwin proved good driver and even a better guide. He showed us the best of Tanzania at Tarangire National park, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National park. The crater descent was the highlight of the whole trip seeing myriad animal specials including the rare back rhino, a first for me. I have no reservations in recommending WILD GAZE SAFARIS!
TR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
From start to finish our expectations were fully met and often times exceeded!
From start to finish we were fully satisfied with the entire trip. In particular we appreciated Ben and his team's support and assistance in personalizing our tour based on his recommendations and our request. At the end of our first taster trip to Kenya we were able to experience a wide variety of parks and accommodations which will set the stage for our next visit. The team on the ground in particular Antony who picked us up from the airport promptly and guided us around Nairobi our first day did an outstanding job. The real hero of our trip was Mr. Jinu, our guide and driver for the remainder of our trip. Top of mind for him was always our safety and comfort and ensuring each and every day was fulfilling and meeting our expectations up until we reach the hotel on our last day. His knowledge of the landscape in each park and the wildlife was astonishing, and his experience in working with amateur photographers such as myself made it an unforgettable trip. He was so generous in sharing his knowledge, and we learned so much from him in the way he positioned our rig allowing me to get the right light , background, and angle as well as the need to wait, watch and observe for sometimes 30 minutes or more at a single site. Each and every day was full and he was constantly focused in maximizing the time out we spend. Each day the rig was cleaned, organized and ready to go. Other than being a great guide he is truly an amazing person with a love for nature and the life he showed us. Kudos to the entire team!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most beautiful two-week safari in Kenya - just perfect!
Everything went great, from the booking and preparation to the end of our trip. We have seen many beautiful places and animals of course - hiking in Mount Kenya NP, game drive in beautiful Samburu NP and Sweetwater's Wildlife Sanctuary, relaxation and recreation on Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, and finally the magnificent Masai Mara.
The accommodations were all very good and the food was excellent. A big thank you to our super driver/guide Patrick, he has kept calm in all situations and always brought us safely to the destination. We will definitely come back as soon as possible, there are still many places to visit in Kenya after our second trip, but above all the warmth and kindness.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing private safari tour!
We (me and my husband) did a 9 day tour, including: Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. We typically travel as our own adventure (rent a car, drive around and have all the freedom to change plans as you go), which we realized wasn't possible for Safaris, so we wanted a tour company with some flexibility. We really appreciated being able to pick the national parks to visit, pick the places to stay at, and even though the itinerary was pretty much set, we still have some flexibility in terms being able to stop for lunch or coffee etc, compared to taking a tour with a larger group. We enjoyed every single national park - our tour guide was very knowledgable, he was amazing at spotting animals, and really did his best to make sure we get to see as many animals as possible.
Tsavo East was a great start, there is not a lot of animals (compared to Masai Mara) but barely any tourist. We saw beautiful elephant families (red in color due to the soil color in the area). Tsavo West is very unique and remote park. close to the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, it's very different with many bushes. Even though that makes it harder to spot animals, it offers beautiful scenery. We also saw a leopard here. Amboseli is quite small but the number of elephant families were just breathtaking. Looking back - we would consider skipping Lake Nakuru, even though it's the only place we saw Rhinos, it's little bit out of the way and adds quite a bit of driving time. Finally Masai Mara is pretty awesome! The number of animals we saw in one place was just breathtaking, besides seeing few lion prides with cute lion cubs. Even though the park was also quire crowded with other tourist.
Overall very happy with our trip, and with Claudious tour company. The service was very personalized, besides the safari tour including airport pickup & airport drop off, lunch after Safari back in Nairobi, and Claudious and Francis checked with us few times during our trip how it's going. If we come back to Kenya we would definitely go with them again!
