Reviews of safaris to Maasai Mara Conservancies
408 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Mara Conservancies.
Mr & Mrs BP
Surrey
"My Aug 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 15 Aug 2022 and 24 Aug 2022
"The trip was rolled over from 2020 so hopes and expectations were high.
It certainly didn't disappoint.
Returning to Kenya was always going to be a treat. The chosen lodges were excellent with just the right amount of time in each.
The whole trip worked well.
We were so pleased to be back!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I cannot think of anything to suggest - it was a wonderful trip with great lodges and lovely people.
All beautifully managed (despite rolling it over from 2020)
I am already thinking about the next trip!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Kenya safari
It certainly didn't disappoint.
Returning to Kenya was always going to be a treat. The chosen lodges were excellent with just the right amount of time in each.
The whole trip worked well.
We were so pleased to be back!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I cannot think of anything to suggest - it was a wonderful trip with great lodges and lovely people.
All beautifully managed (despite rolling it over from 2020)
I am already thinking about the next trip!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Charlotte
"My Aug 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 12 Aug 2022 and 19 Aug 2022
"This is our 3rd safari and feel that it was far superior to the previous two.
The Hemingways Ol Seki camp, Naboisho Conserivancy and our guide Amos made this trip almost impossible to beat for future travels." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
The Hemingways Ol Seki camp, Naboisho Conserivancy and our guide Amos made this trip almost impossible to beat for future travels." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr C.
West Horsley
"My Aug 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya and 1 other country between 2 Aug 2022 and 18 Aug 2022
"It was our first time to Africa and a big investment in many ways to mark a special year.
The experience exceeded our expectations and we have made lifelong memories." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 10 on a Kenya safari
The experience exceeded our expectations and we have made lifelong memories." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 10 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs H & Mr S
UK
"All the arrangements went like clockwork"
I visited Kenya between 1 Aug 2022 and 12 Aug 2022
"This was our fourth trip with Expert Africa and our first to Kenya having previously visited Tanzania (Selous and Ruaha). As usual, all the arrangements went like clockwork from the initial enquiry back in 2019 (thanks Covid!) to being dropped off at Nairobi airport for our return home.
We had superb guides, great wildlife and cultural experiences and excellent accommodation. We particularly liked having local Maasi staff running the camps and they were all extremely grateful that we were supporting their Conservancies and Communities. It was definitely worth the wait!
Thank you Jessica!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Kenya safari
We had superb guides, great wildlife and cultural experiences and excellent accommodation. We particularly liked having local Maasi staff running the camps and they were all extremely grateful that we were supporting their Conservancies and Communities. It was definitely worth the wait!
Thank you Jessica!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr I.
York
"My Jul 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 31 Jul 2022 and 10 Aug 2022
"We had a fantastic holiday.
The only very small hiccup was that when we arrived back at Wilson Airport Nairobi, there was nobody there to collect us to take us to the international airport for our flight home.
A nearby friendly taxi driver took us under his wing and called Southern Cross who clearly didn't have us in their system and eventually arrived 45 minutes late." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
The only very small hiccup was that when we arrived back at Wilson Airport Nairobi, there was nobody there to collect us to take us to the international airport for our flight home.
A nearby friendly taxi driver took us under his wing and called Southern Cross who clearly didn't have us in their system and eventually arrived 45 minutes late." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Family McE
Maidenhead
"A truly memorable holiday."
I visited Kenya between 22 Jul 2022 and 7 Aug 2022
"A truly memorable holiday.
Our teenagers declared it the best holiday we've had and did not complain once about all the early mornings.
The camps, wildlife, people and hotels exceeded our expectations.
Having had to wait for 2 years for this trip it more than lived up to expectations and we feel incredibly lucky to have been.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Nothing - just to say a hug thank you for making this such a superb holiday.
Having everything in place made it so much easier and the choice of camps and Asha hotel suited us perfectly. Thank you." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Kenya safari
Our teenagers declared it the best holiday we've had and did not complain once about all the early mornings.
The camps, wildlife, people and hotels exceeded our expectations.
Having had to wait for 2 years for this trip it more than lived up to expectations and we feel incredibly lucky to have been.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Nothing - just to say a hug thank you for making this such a superb holiday.
Having everything in place made it so much easier and the choice of camps and Asha hotel suited us perfectly. Thank you." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Surrey
"Our Kenyan Adventure! "
I visited Kenya between 11 Jul 2022 and 22 Jul 2022
"We had the most amazing time!
So pleased with our choice of accommodation. Olivia (who moved on to pastures new after our trip was organised) gave thorough advice on safari camps taking into consideration our needs as a family. Thrilled with her recommendation of Kicheche Valley. We were looking at Hemingways at Watamu - a traditional beachside hotel, however wanting to be more adventurous she gently steered us towards Kinondo. So pleased she did.
Jessica became our point of contact. She was just as experienced, helpful and understanding answering questions. When BA cancelled our outbound flight she remained very calm and positive with her fretful client on the other end of the phone! All very much appreciated.
This was a trip to introduce the wonders of Africa to my husband and son. Safari was very much out of my husband’s comfort zone. Giraffe Manor had been on my bucket list for many years and we were celebrating a special wedding anniversary so he succumbed to persuasion.
It has been a life changing experience for him. He absolutely loved the whole experience of being on safari and says he left a little part of him in Kenya!
I’m thrilled that our Kenyan adventure was such a success, so many wonderful memories. We all fell in love with the country and its people.
So, if you’re reading this and thinking we’d like to go on safari but not sure if it’s for us … GO, you’ll have a wonderful time!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: None at all." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Kenya safari
So pleased with our choice of accommodation. Olivia (who moved on to pastures new after our trip was organised) gave thorough advice on safari camps taking into consideration our needs as a family. Thrilled with her recommendation of Kicheche Valley. We were looking at Hemingways at Watamu - a traditional beachside hotel, however wanting to be more adventurous she gently steered us towards Kinondo. So pleased she did.
Jessica became our point of contact. She was just as experienced, helpful and understanding answering questions. When BA cancelled our outbound flight she remained very calm and positive with her fretful client on the other end of the phone! All very much appreciated.
This was a trip to introduce the wonders of Africa to my husband and son. Safari was very much out of my husband’s comfort zone. Giraffe Manor had been on my bucket list for many years and we were celebrating a special wedding anniversary so he succumbed to persuasion.
It has been a life changing experience for him. He absolutely loved the whole experience of being on safari and says he left a little part of him in Kenya!
I’m thrilled that our Kenyan adventure was such a success, so many wonderful memories. We all fell in love with the country and its people.
So, if you’re reading this and thinking we’d like to go on safari but not sure if it’s for us … GO, you’ll have a wonderful time!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: None at all." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr V
Birmingham
"My Jul 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 10 Jul 2022 and 21 Jul 2022
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms S
London
"My Jul 2022 trip"
I visited Kenya between 8 Jul 2022 and 20 Jul 2022
"By far the best trip I've ever been on, I couldn't have asked for more, and I'm already thinking about when I can go back! We saw so much above and beyond my expectations - river crossings, a full lion pride killing a buffalo, just to name a few - and the level of interaction and social behaviour we were able to observe within the animals was incredible. The potential downsides of the trip (early mornings, etc.) were so worth it to me, although I wouldn't recommend it to everyone I know, I thought it was perfect."
Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs J
Vancouver
"Our trip was amazing!! Beyond expectations!! "
I visited Rwanda and 1 other country between 20 Jun 2022 and 4 Jul 2022
"Our trip was amazing!! Beyond expectations!! The people we met and spent time with enhanced our trip. Isaac, who was waiting for us when we reached Nairobi. Isaac toured us around for a couple of days and was a pleasure spending time with him.
Manfred our guide at the Leopard Hill Basecamp was Excellent. He is very experienced at guiding and a pleasure to be around. We had many questions. Manfred answered them all with sincerity and patience.
Shema was with for our entire time in Rwanda. What a great man. We spent many hours driving from the most Northern Region of Rwanda to the Southern Region. We felt safe and confident with Shema behind the wheel. He was always on time. Always greeted us with a smile and a warm welcome. He took care of us and we are so thankful to have met him.
Thank you to everyone involved in our trip. What an experience. Life changing!!
We hope to be back in Kenya and Rwanda soon to see our new friends again!!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No!!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 6 on a Rwanda safari
Manfred our guide at the Leopard Hill Basecamp was Excellent. He is very experienced at guiding and a pleasure to be around. We had many questions. Manfred answered them all with sincerity and patience.
Shema was with for our entire time in Rwanda. What a great man. We spent many hours driving from the most Northern Region of Rwanda to the Southern Region. We felt safe and confident with Shema behind the wheel. He was always on time. Always greeted us with a smile and a warm welcome. He took care of us and we are so thankful to have met him.
Thank you to everyone involved in our trip. What an experience. Life changing!!
We hope to be back in Kenya and Rwanda soon to see our new friends again!!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No!!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 6 on a Rwanda safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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