Reviews of safaris to Maasai Mara Conservancies
386 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Mara Conservancies.
Mr & Mrs P
Banbury
"Offbeat Mara safari - 4 days in Jun 2022 "
I visited Kenya between 10 Jun 2022 and 27 Jun 2022
"Brilliant, fantastic, amazing!! 400% above expectation. We were treated like royalty, everything was perfect.
We were really looked after every step of the way from booking the safari to our return to Nairobi. Luxurious tent, great food, lovely drinks and 4 days was perfect to do everything we wanted, including a couple of walking safaris, a visit to the Masai market, a night game drive, a balloon trip and a day in the main Mara Reserve.
We saw pretty much everything ( except a Rhino) on the game drives, including no less than 4 recent kills. The bird watching was also so wonderful.
Thank you so much to Lyndsey, Jennifer, Mooli and all the amazing staff at the Offbeat Mara camp." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 4 on a Kenya safari
We were really looked after every step of the way from booking the safari to our return to Nairobi. Luxurious tent, great food, lovely drinks and 4 days was perfect to do everything we wanted, including a couple of walking safaris, a visit to the Masai market, a night game drive, a balloon trip and a day in the main Mara Reserve.
We saw pretty much everything ( except a Rhino) on the game drives, including no less than 4 recent kills. The bird watching was also so wonderful.
Thank you so much to Lyndsey, Jennifer, Mooli and all the amazing staff at the Offbeat Mara camp." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 4 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Sovrila
Sovrila
"My Jun 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 5 Jun 2022 and 13 Jun 2022
"This trip was fantastic. It was the best holiday I have ever been on and exceeded all of my expectations. It was perfectly planned by expert Africa and I would gladly return. I couldn’t have asked for more, it was unforgettable!"
Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Hinckley
"My Jun 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 3 Jun 2022 and 18 Jun 2022
"Our trip was super - the only niggles were in the UK before we left. Flights with BA cancelled and various bits of paperwork to sort. We had problems completing the online 'Travellers Health Surveillance Form'. It would not submit on our desktop but we eventually got it to work on our phones. However nobody ever asked to see it when we arrived in Kenya!
All niggles were quickly forgotten about once we arrived in Kenya and we didn't encounter any further problems/issues. All of the arrangements went perfectly and it was just so nice to get away and enjoy a marvellous holiday.
So, many thanks to Richard Trillo and the team at Expert Africa and all the people in Kenya "on the ground" (or even in the air!)" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
All niggles were quickly forgotten about once we arrived in Kenya and we didn't encounter any further problems/issues. All of the arrangements went perfectly and it was just so nice to get away and enjoy a marvellous holiday.
So, many thanks to Richard Trillo and the team at Expert Africa and all the people in Kenya "on the ground" (or even in the air!)" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr F
Amsterdam
"Kenya May 2022"
I visited Kenya between 29 May 2022 and 15 Jun 2022
"Another well organized trip by Expert Africa, initiated by Olivia and completed by Lyndsey. Communication was always swift and to the point via email.
We visited the Samburu region, Amboseli and the Maasai Mara, giving us a caleidoscopical overview of Kenya. Initially a bit weary of possible crowds and an all too touristy experience we were pleasantly surprised how well this combination of areas and camps worked out. The only mass experience was on our transfer from Amboseli to the Mara via Nairobi-Wilson. In hindsight we would have preferred a direct flight on Mombassa Air Safari or possibly a charter; we were totally spoiled by the lovely direct charter flight from Sarara to Tortilis Camp…😉" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 14 on a Kenya safari
We visited the Samburu region, Amboseli and the Maasai Mara, giving us a caleidoscopical overview of Kenya. Initially a bit weary of possible crowds and an all too touristy experience we were pleasantly surprised how well this combination of areas and camps worked out. The only mass experience was on our transfer from Amboseli to the Mara via Nairobi-Wilson. In hindsight we would have preferred a direct flight on Mombassa Air Safari or possibly a charter; we were totally spoiled by the lovely direct charter flight from Sarara to Tortilis Camp…😉" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 14 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs C.
Bromley
"My Mar 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 18 Mar 2022 and 28 Mar 2022
"We discussed our trip with Richard almost three years ago, and we finally made it after 2 years of rolling- 'thanks' to Covid. Richard was extremely knowledgable and helpful, during the planning and very supportive when we had to keep postponing. The lodges were as he had described (only better). He really understood what we wanted from our trip and we thoroughly enjoyed all his recommendations. Thank you Richard!"
Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms U.
Toronto
"My Mar 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 4 Mar 2022 and 16 Mar 2022
"Wow! It took lots of planning, two years of delay, zigging and zagging in a pandemic with various federal and provincial lockdowns, coordinating four people but we finally made it, and it was fantastic! Remarkably, flights were on time and the logistics went smoothly though we did have a flat tire on the way to the airport on the last day, but fortunately, the flight was late (that was nerve wracking). The people in Kenya could not have been nicer or more accommodating.
Kudos to Olivia who was responsible for the planning of the trip originally. Our goals were to experience Kenya and a bit of its culture, see lots of animals, and be active. Goals accomplished and expectations exceeded!! And thanks to Richard for his cat herding skills and organizing, then re-organizing, then tweaking yet again as Canadian travel restrictions shifted during Covid times.
With respect to Covid, since the camps are outside and contact with people is minimized, it was a safe experience. I probably saw fewer people in Kenya in two weeks that I would at the grocery store on the weekend.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep doing what you are doing!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
Kudos to Olivia who was responsible for the planning of the trip originally. Our goals were to experience Kenya and a bit of its culture, see lots of animals, and be active. Goals accomplished and expectations exceeded!! And thanks to Richard for his cat herding skills and organizing, then re-organizing, then tweaking yet again as Canadian travel restrictions shifted during Covid times.
With respect to Covid, since the camps are outside and contact with people is minimized, it was a safe experience. I probably saw fewer people in Kenya in two weeks that I would at the grocery store on the weekend.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep doing what you are doing!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Matt
Warrington
"Mara North Conservancy Feb 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 18 Feb 2022 and 27 Feb 2022
"As always, a very pleasant experience working with Expert Africa to get the best trip that we can.
I tend to know what i want from a trip and arrangements are made very quickly and very efficiently.
There is always plenty of advice to listen to and this helps knowing that your talking to actual experts that live and breath the destinations your looking at.
Its always good to catch up with Richard and he works very very hard to make your plans a reality.
I would highly recommended Expert Africa to anyone looking to book a trip to Africa, i know i wont be using anyone else.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
There is nothing I can suggest to improve the Expert Africa service or suggestions to improve the trips i have booked through them.
It just works and it works so you have zero concerns from getting on the plane to getting to camp and all the ground service in-between, it all just works and that matters when you want to maximise your time on holiday and Expert Africa understand that and that's why they are so good at what they do.
Thanks Richard and Expert Africa for another wonderful trip and for all your time and effort in making this happen." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
I tend to know what i want from a trip and arrangements are made very quickly and very efficiently.
There is always plenty of advice to listen to and this helps knowing that your talking to actual experts that live and breath the destinations your looking at.
Its always good to catch up with Richard and he works very very hard to make your plans a reality.
I would highly recommended Expert Africa to anyone looking to book a trip to Africa, i know i wont be using anyone else.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
There is nothing I can suggest to improve the Expert Africa service or suggestions to improve the trips i have booked through them.
It just works and it works so you have zero concerns from getting on the plane to getting to camp and all the ground service in-between, it all just works and that matters when you want to maximise your time on holiday and Expert Africa understand that and that's why they are so good at what they do.
Thanks Richard and Expert Africa for another wonderful trip and for all your time and effort in making this happen." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Belfast
"My Feb 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 18 Feb 2022 and 2 Mar 2022
"Overall this trip was excellent. With the addition of Valley it was exactly the same as we experienced in 2020, although the weather was noticeably wetter than two years ago. However that in no way diminished the experience of visiting the Maasai Mara.
We should mention the help provided by Richard Trillo in organising the trip. Richard was very helpful particularly when BA decided to drop our return flight at very short notice. He also was very patient with the myriad of requests from us regarding the documentation required by the Kenyan authorities which seemed almost to vary on a day to day basis. His help in ensuring that we met their requirements was much appreciated. Hopefully those days are numbered.
We have total confidence in Richard and EA in organising these trips for us.
We should make the point that the BA staff at Heathrow T5 were extremely well organised in terms of checking that our documentation met the Kenyan requirements. I'm not sure that the same could be said for their opposite numbers at JKIA.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
The service that EA provides is exemplary, we do not see any room for improvement." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
We should mention the help provided by Richard Trillo in organising the trip. Richard was very helpful particularly when BA decided to drop our return flight at very short notice. He also was very patient with the myriad of requests from us regarding the documentation required by the Kenyan authorities which seemed almost to vary on a day to day basis. His help in ensuring that we met their requirements was much appreciated. Hopefully those days are numbered.
We have total confidence in Richard and EA in organising these trips for us.
We should make the point that the BA staff at Heathrow T5 were extremely well organised in terms of checking that our documentation met the Kenyan requirements. I'm not sure that the same could be said for their opposite numbers at JKIA.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
The service that EA provides is exemplary, we do not see any room for improvement." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms. N
Montana
"My Feb 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 15 Feb 2022 and 26 Feb 2022
"Thank you for your assistance in creating this trip for me on short notice. I so enjoyed the camps and the areas that I visited since they were definitely different from my previous trips. I really appreciate you listening to my requests and arranging camps that met my criteria - most certainly the conservation part and assisting the surrounding the communities. Thank you Lyndsey.
I am sorry about the hiccup at the end of my trip. I was nervous about getting the test results back in time to get to the airport. As usual, the airport was a challenge - I stood in the line with KLM signage, and when I get to the checkin counter, they say I need to go to another counter, where the signs say, they are closed....
I walked up anyway and asked to be assisted, and luckily the gate person did so.....
Thank you again, and I expect to return in May - just giving you a heads up..... :)" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
I am sorry about the hiccup at the end of my trip. I was nervous about getting the test results back in time to get to the airport. As usual, the airport was a challenge - I stood in the line with KLM signage, and when I get to the checkin counter, they say I need to go to another counter, where the signs say, they are closed....
I walked up anyway and asked to be assisted, and luckily the gate person did so.....
Thank you again, and I expect to return in May - just giving you a heads up..... :)" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
London
"My Feb 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 10 Feb 2022 and 17 Feb 2022
"This was booked as our honeymoon and was a fantastic trip with many once in a lifetime experiences.
Claire at Expert Africa was excellent at securing a room at giraffe manor for us, making enquiries with Kicheche, arranging PCR tests etc. This is the 2nd time I have used Expert Africa and will do so again.
As someone who has travelled in Africa many times over many years I tend to do my own research and know where I want to stay but I have spoken with other tourists who have really appreciated the advice they received from Expert Africa in putting together their own holidays and choosing the right place to stay for them." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
Claire at Expert Africa was excellent at securing a room at giraffe manor for us, making enquiries with Kicheche, arranging PCR tests etc. This is the 2nd time I have used Expert Africa and will do so again.
As someone who has travelled in Africa many times over many years I tend to do my own research and know where I want to stay but I have spoken with other tourists who have really appreciated the advice they received from Expert Africa in putting together their own holidays and choosing the right place to stay for them." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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