Reviews of safaris to Laikipia
230 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Laikipia.
Ms A.
Manchester
"My Feb 2023 trip"
I visited Kenya between 10 Feb 2023 and 23 Feb 2023
"I decided to return to Kenya for my first post-covid trip about 10 weeks before I planned to travel. For me, this was "spur of the moment" as I normally book 10-12 months out! I reached out to Richard and hoped he'd be able to pull my desired camps together on short notice. He did it and made a few tweaks that truly made this a trip of a lifetime (that charter flight was absolutely unforgettable!)
Everything was flawless and it all came together for my best safari yet. I can't really ask for more than that!
Knowing Richard from his online posts, I trust his judgement and experience and I'm so fortunate to have gotten the chance to work with him. He knows the ins and outs of the camps and locations and makes great suggestions. I'm already working on my next safari with him, and see that that's the case again! Thank you Richard!!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Kenya safari
Everything was flawless and it all came together for my best safari yet. I can't really ask for more than that!
Knowing Richard from his online posts, I trust his judgement and experience and I'm so fortunate to have gotten the chance to work with him. He knows the ins and outs of the camps and locations and makes great suggestions. I'm already working on my next safari with him, and see that that's the case again! Thank you Richard!!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs P
Teddington
"My Feb 2023 trip"
I visited Kenya between 2 Feb 2023 and 18 Feb 2023
"An excellent holiday. Thank you.
Well organised and all arrangements through Expert Africa ran smoothly and as planned.
Thank you.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
A single sheet (as a pdf) with pictures of all mammals you could see. This could be attached to the wildlife survey. There was a poster on the wall at the Northern White Rhino sanctuary in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
Well organised and all arrangements through Expert Africa ran smoothly and as planned.
Thank you.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
A single sheet (as a pdf) with pictures of all mammals you could see. This could be attached to the wildlife survey. There was a poster on the wall at the Northern White Rhino sanctuary in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs AJ
Thatcham
"My Jan 2023 trip"
I visited Kenya between 27 Jan 2023 and 5 Feb 2023
"Really pleased with all the planning although the travel pack only arrived a week in advance and it would have been helpful to have this earlier.
Although the advice was to take anti malaria tablets we didn’t see any mosquito at either lodge." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Kenya safari
Although the advice was to take anti malaria tablets we didn’t see any mosquito at either lodge." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr R.
Malmesbury
"Jan 2023 - Fantastic trip."
I visited Kenya between 26 Jan 2023 and 7 Feb 2023
"The two safari lodges suggested by Claire were a great compliment to each other both in style of lodge (more homestead based individually managed camp vs. professionally run luxury bush camp that is part of a safari group) and area (Northern Kenya/rhino intensive/hilly vs. richness of the Mara plains ecosystem). Kinondo Kwetu was a lovely boutique style restful beach option at the end. All of our arrangements went without a hitch and everyone we met was charming including the Southern Cross safari employees who looked after us on arrival/departure from Nairobi.
We saw some amazing game and were spoilt throughout. The Kenyan people are wonderful and the country is world leading in several areas - such as the long term ban on hunting and the high penalties for poaching which has curtailed such practices. The private conservancies provide an exclusive experience and carry out best practices in game conservation as well as getting buy in from local tribes by ensuring they are compensated and by ensuring traditional grazing can continue but subject to restrictions.
Our one negative comment on Kenya is how the departure experience (arrival is fine) at Nairobi international airport lets the country down - the queues for passport control and the four security scans are excruciatingly long and mis-managed (on airport perimeter arrival, to enter the terminal, at security and again at the gate!!). There were no queues for the BA flight check in and we had fast track status and it took us 1 hour 40 minutes of queuing to get through.
We spoke to a man traveling on a different airline (there were some huge check in queues for other airlines) and the whole process took him 4.5 hours. Our flight was delayed 40 minutes waiting for some passengers. The terminal is too small for the amount of flights and there aren't enough staff. Arrive 3 hours before flying as a minimum.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None - absolute first class service from beginning to end.
Thank you." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Kenya safari
We saw some amazing game and were spoilt throughout. The Kenyan people are wonderful and the country is world leading in several areas - such as the long term ban on hunting and the high penalties for poaching which has curtailed such practices. The private conservancies provide an exclusive experience and carry out best practices in game conservation as well as getting buy in from local tribes by ensuring they are compensated and by ensuring traditional grazing can continue but subject to restrictions.
Our one negative comment on Kenya is how the departure experience (arrival is fine) at Nairobi international airport lets the country down - the queues for passport control and the four security scans are excruciatingly long and mis-managed (on airport perimeter arrival, to enter the terminal, at security and again at the gate!!). There were no queues for the BA flight check in and we had fast track status and it took us 1 hour 40 minutes of queuing to get through.
We spoke to a man traveling on a different airline (there were some huge check in queues for other airlines) and the whole process took him 4.5 hours. Our flight was delayed 40 minutes waiting for some passengers. The terminal is too small for the amount of flights and there aren't enough staff. Arrive 3 hours before flying as a minimum.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None - absolute first class service from beginning to end.
Thank you." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
N & J Lancs
UK
"Return to Kenya after 36 years"
I visited Kenya between 20 Jan 2023 and 4 Feb 2023
"On the whole it was an excellent and well organised trip to some vastly different parks. Amazing numbers of lions seen (70).
With hindsight we would have flown from Sand River to Elephant Pepper.
All the staff at the lodges were extremely welcoming and helpful." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Kenya safari
With hindsight we would have flown from Sand River to Elephant Pepper.
All the staff at the lodges were extremely welcoming and helpful." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Steve H
Cumbria
"My Jan 2023 trip"
I visited Kenya between 17 Jan 2023 and 30 Jan 2023
"Fantastic trip. So much so that I will almost certainly repeat the same trip next year with an extra night at LWC.
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I cannot praise Expert Africa highly enough. They are a great team and I would not for a moment consider asking any other company to organise my trips. They have always excelled at putting in place all the arrangements needed to realise a highly successful safari. Richard Trillo is always happy to discuss requirements and tailor arrangements to achieve total satisfaction." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Kenya safari
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I cannot praise Expert Africa highly enough. They are a great team and I would not for a moment consider asking any other company to organise my trips. They have always excelled at putting in place all the arrangements needed to realise a highly successful safari. Richard Trillo is always happy to discuss requirements and tailor arrangements to achieve total satisfaction." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
E&J
East Sussex
"What a wonderful holiday!"
I visited Kenya between 16 Jan 2023 and 29 Jan 2023
"Our Kenyan safari holiday was simply marvellous.
Everything went smoothly, Expert Africa's advice was spot-on, and all the arrangements made by Jessica, our consultant, were flawless.
Thank you so much ... we will definitely come back for more!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Can't think of anything. Our trip and your service were both superb." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Kenya safari
Everything went smoothly, Expert Africa's advice was spot-on, and all the arrangements made by Jessica, our consultant, were flawless.
Thank you so much ... we will definitely come back for more!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Can't think of anything. Our trip and your service were both superb." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Oli
London
"My Jan 2023 trip"
I visited Kenya and 1 other country between 14 Jan 2023 and 28 Jan 2023
"This trip was for our honeymoon and it absolutely exceeded all of our expectations.
It was the most perfect time, with a combination of amazing hotels and being lucky to see a wide breadth of different wildlife.
We felt so lucky to be able to experience this and the hospitality shown by all the staff was next level, they really made you feel special" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Kenya safari
It was the most perfect time, with a combination of amazing hotels and being lucky to see a wide breadth of different wildlife.
We felt so lucky to be able to experience this and the hospitality shown by all the staff was next level, they really made you feel special" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Lynda
Nomad
"My Jan 2023 trip"
I visited Kenya between 12 Jan 2023 and 23 Jan 2023
"This trip was organised with a highly professional advisor and went according to every detail perfectly.
I will definately book through you again.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Honestly? None - your company is professional and know their product to a very high level." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
I will definately book through you again.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Honestly? None - your company is professional and know their product to a very high level." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Jenny
Faversham
"My Jan 2023 trip"
I visited Kenya between 10 Jan 2023 and 20 Jan 2023
"Another great trip, thank you Expert Africa. A seamless experience. High quality and comfortable accommodation and delicious food. Lots of highlights, the main ones being a black leopard, wild swimming in the bush, finding a wild dog (albeit in the far distance), and sailing an ngalaw."
Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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