Reviews of safaris to Maasai Mara Conservancies
386 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Mara Conservancies.
Ms B.
Canada
"My Oct 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 29 Oct 2022 and 13 Nov 2022
"First safari and it exceeded my expectations!
Loved the contrast between the three camps in terms of terrain, wildlife and very impressed with conservation initiatives. We could watch the animals while respecting their natural environment.
Absolute magic!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
Loved the contrast between the three camps in terms of terrain, wildlife and very impressed with conservation initiatives. We could watch the animals while respecting their natural environment.
Absolute magic!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms G.
Canada
"My Oct 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 29 Oct 2022 and 13 Nov 2022
"Overall the trip far surpassed my expectations. Everything from the people, food and wildlife experiences were amazing and so enjoyable. Have already recommended this trip to family and friends. Thank you 🙏"
Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B.
Canada
"My Oct 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 29 Oct 2022 and 13 Nov 2022
"While a return trip anywhere provides lofty expectations to meet the fond memories of previous journeys, our second adventure to Kenya under Richard's experienced guidance through Expert Africa not only satisfied these expectations, but exceeded them.
Our accommodations in the conservancies balanced comfort with an authenticity you would expect from being in the heart of the Maasai Mara wilderness. Food and beverages were wonderful and catered to every dietary requirement. The wildlife sightings were abundant and we enjoyed all manner of behavior… the majestic presence of elephants, the playful whimsy of lion cubs, the drama of a leopard protecting its kill… and countless times the camera was put aside in favor of the cell phone for photography, as the animals were too close for the zoom lens!
Bottom line, whether you choose to go with family, friends, your partner... or alone... you must simply go! Your only disappointment will be the realization that your time in Kenya has come to an end...
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No further suggestions! Richard was a proactive and enthusiastic member of this team, and his continued correspondence and quick replies to any queries provided continued reassurances throughout this process.
Thank you, Richard!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Kenya safari
Our accommodations in the conservancies balanced comfort with an authenticity you would expect from being in the heart of the Maasai Mara wilderness. Food and beverages were wonderful and catered to every dietary requirement. The wildlife sightings were abundant and we enjoyed all manner of behavior… the majestic presence of elephants, the playful whimsy of lion cubs, the drama of a leopard protecting its kill… and countless times the camera was put aside in favor of the cell phone for photography, as the animals were too close for the zoom lens!
Bottom line, whether you choose to go with family, friends, your partner... or alone... you must simply go! Your only disappointment will be the realization that your time in Kenya has come to an end...
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No further suggestions! Richard was a proactive and enthusiastic member of this team, and his continued correspondence and quick replies to any queries provided continued reassurances throughout this process.
Thank you, Richard!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr and Mrs H
Hereford
"My Oct 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 22 Oct 2022 and 20 Nov 2022
"It was amazing and am now planning our next trip - thank you!
very good service, thank you" Read full review: 29 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
very good service, thank you" Read full review: 29 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms R.
Mons
"My Oct 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 21 Oct 2022 and 30 Oct 2022
"Overall it was a very well planned trip and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None, you are the experts." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
None, you are the experts." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms P.
Cambs
"My Oct 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 19 Oct 2022 and 30 Oct 2022
"It was a dream trip, superbly organised and flawlessly executed.
We couldn't be more thankful with the way Jessica dealt with various changes in our schedules, through the pandemic, and afterwards.
She was patient, kind, and always at hand to reply to queries. This trip was what it was because of all her attention to detail.
We must also mention George of Southern Safaris, who was incredibly helpful on our last day in Nairobi, driving us around the city and waiting while we had a late dinner since our flight was at midnight, insisting all the while that we not hurry and instead enjoy his city." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
We couldn't be more thankful with the way Jessica dealt with various changes in our schedules, through the pandemic, and afterwards.
She was patient, kind, and always at hand to reply to queries. This trip was what it was because of all her attention to detail.
We must also mention George of Southern Safaris, who was incredibly helpful on our last day in Nairobi, driving us around the city and waiting while we had a late dinner since our flight was at midnight, insisting all the while that we not hurry and instead enjoy his city." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs K.
Gravesend
"My Oct 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 4 Oct 2022 and 16 Oct 2022
"Everything we hoped for and more ..all very well organised and seamless couldn’t have asked for any more …would have no hesitation in recommending Expert Africa …what was also nice is Expert Africa has a really good reputation with the camps and guides.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No nothing comes to mind …very satisfied with everything" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No nothing comes to mind …very satisfied with everything" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr R.
Cambridge
"My Sep 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya and 1 other country between 27 Sep 2022 and 16 Oct 2022
"Memorable in so many respects.
Quite often, we were the only people seeing the animals, and it felt incredibly intimate. So close. We could almost touch them.
Both drivers were excellent, enabling us to position ourselves and find the animals approaching us.
Every moment was an adventure.
Weird, how strangely comforting it was to have lions, rather than buffaloes roaming the Mara camp.
Fantastic to see so many babies in the flourishing conservancies.
We met other people, including a charming couple of American twins Paula and Sue who shared our view, that we were fortunate to have found you on the Internet." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
Quite often, we were the only people seeing the animals, and it felt incredibly intimate. So close. We could almost touch them.
Both drivers were excellent, enabling us to position ourselves and find the animals approaching us.
Every moment was an adventure.
Weird, how strangely comforting it was to have lions, rather than buffaloes roaming the Mara camp.
Fantastic to see so many babies in the flourishing conservancies.
We met other people, including a charming couple of American twins Paula and Sue who shared our view, that we were fortunate to have found you on the Internet." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs A.
S. Carolina
"My Sep 2022 trip"
I visited Rwanda and 2 other countries between 18 Sep 2022 and 3 Oct 2022
"Fabulous itinerary and trip.
Amazing sights, awesome game drives, wonderful people.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We were only disappointed in the level of amenities at Serian.
Given the terrific high standards the rest of the trip, and the trip pricing, we had assumed all camps would be of equal value.
Quite disappointed just about this stay." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 5 on a Rwanda safari
Amazing sights, awesome game drives, wonderful people.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We were only disappointed in the level of amenities at Serian.
Given the terrific high standards the rest of the trip, and the trip pricing, we had assumed all camps would be of equal value.
Quite disappointed just about this stay." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 5 on a Rwanda safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Dr N
Edinburgh
"Classic safari in the Masai Mara"
I visited Kenya between 14 Sep 2022 and 23 Sep 2022
"Overall an excellent trip that met - and sometimes exceeded - all our expectations even though they were quite high in the first place!
Although we had used Expert Africa a few times this was our first trip out of southern Africa. As ever, the organisation was flawless and Jessica's advice when planning was accurate and very helpful.
We particularly appreciate the way Expert Africa encourage (and make it easy) to contact them by phone to discuss what you are looking for in (patient) detail with someone who has personal experience of the are and lodges - yes their website is really excellent and the perfect starting point but nothing beats talking to someone who's been there and who can engage with your own individual preferences and expectations." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Although we had used Expert Africa a few times this was our first trip out of southern Africa. As ever, the organisation was flawless and Jessica's advice when planning was accurate and very helpful.
We particularly appreciate the way Expert Africa encourage (and make it easy) to contact them by phone to discuss what you are looking for in (patient) detail with someone who has personal experience of the are and lodges - yes their website is really excellent and the perfect starting point but nothing beats talking to someone who's been there and who can engage with your own individual preferences and expectations." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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