Reviews of safaris to Maasai Mara Conservancies
416 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Mara Conservancies.
"Rwanda and Kenya August 2019 Trip"
Olivia recommended Kigali Serena and Encounter Mara, and Encounter Mara was the best time! Expert also booked all of our transfers for us and the guides were personable, knowledgeable, professional, and a blast! This was such an excellent trip and there is not a single thing about the trip that we didn't love!!
The only negatives we had about our trip was some layover schedules, but that was booked through a different US agency, so everything Expert did was great!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
THANK YOU to Olivia for booking this trip with us! She is absolutely wonderful and did such an amazing job! The only suggestions on how you could improve would be pushing more people towards Encounter Mara because it was so amazing :)
There is nothing we think you could have done to improve, great job!" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 4 on a Rwanda safari
"A wonderful trip"
We covered some 2,500 miles of travel in country (not including flights to/from UK), by road and internal flights, taking in Nairobi, the Aberdare National Park, Nanyuki, Mount Kenya National Park, El Karama Lodge in Laikipia, Sarara Camp in Namunyak Wildlife Conservation Trust, wild camping north of Archers Post, Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Shela on Lamu Island, Porini Lion Camp (Olare Motorogi Conservancy), Loldia House on Lake Naivasha, Lake Elmenteita and Lake Nakuru National Park.
Every part of the itinerary booked with Expert Africa went without a hitch and we felt thoroughly well looked after from beginning to end. We saw more wildlife than you could possibly imagine, including all of the so called "Big Five", met wonderful, friendly people and learned something of their lives and cultures. It has been a truly memorable trip and I would recommend Expert Africa to anyone who might be planning a similar experience.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I really can't think of anything!" Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
"Trip of a lifetime"
We then spent a long time with Richard Trillo and his team discussing options and then left it to him to put together an extended trip to hopefully tick all the boxes on our wish list.
ALL BOXES TICKED, this was a fantastic journey through 5 African countries, we have seen and experienced so much, so a VERY BIG THANK YOU to Expert Africa for arranging this for us.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, just carry on doing what you're doing now - it would be very hard to improve what you're already doing so well." Read full review: 44 nights in Africa; 17 on a Kenya safari
"Wonderful... Beats UK in February!"
We were especially impressed by the cheerful helpfulness of all the Kenyan people we met, in all the places we stayed- and in between.
Plus- the weather was perfect...." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
"My Feb 2019 trip"
Standard of all our lodges was very high indeed." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
"My February 2019 North Mara trip "
"My Jan 2019 trip"
We enjoyed all four places we stayed, seeing a wide variety of wildlife and some beautiful landscapes. Everyone we met was warm, friendly and welcoming and we felt very well looked after at every stage of the trip.
Giraffe Manor is an extraordinary place, offering a unique experience that we will never forget, and the three lodges/camps were different enough to give us a sense of constantly seeing something new.
We couldn’t have asked for a better holiday and can’t wait to go again!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Kenya safari
"My Jan 2019 trip"
"So Many Beautiful Memories"
Toby`s comments..well " The best week of my life " and one day when we saw a baby impala being born and so many other things was his " best day of my life ".
We all really enjoyed the whole experience and loved the Conservancies and their concept. A very big thank you to Olivia for suggesting these and it was perfect for Toby. A guided walk was one of the highlights and an experience not to be missed.
A superb holiday and we could not fault it !!
No problems at all with the camps dealing with gluten free meals they were meticulous and we were very impressed with this.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Just keep employing people like Olivia !!
Just keep on doing what you are doing. We will recommend Expert Africa without reservation. Well done." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
"My Jan 2019 trip"
It was our first visit to Kenya, and one of our best holidays ever. We enjoyed our stay at Elephant Bedroom but Kicheche Mara
is a special place.
Thank you, Claire.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, it's just fine!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Kenya safari

Looking for inspiration on where to travel next?
Visit our trip chooser to explore your options and find inspiration for your perfect African adventure
Inspire meWhere to stay in Mara Conservancies
Our suggestions for safari camps in Maasai Mara Conservancies