Reviews of safaris to Maasai Mara Conservancies
386 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Mara Conservancies.
Mr & Mrs P
Wiltshire
"Our Kenya 2017 trip"
I visited Kenya between 18 Sep 2017 and 4 Oct 2017
"An unexpected and excellent surprise"
Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 16 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Peter LeVine
USA
"My September 2017 Visit to Kenya and Botswana"
I visited Kenya and 1 other country between 17 Sep 2017 and 26 Sep 2017
"This was my second vacation planned with Expert Africa and was, once again, exceptional. The assistance of Richard Trillo and Rich Ball was invaluable. It is very true that you are working with true experts on Africa who listen carefully and plan an exceptional visit accordingly."
Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 5 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr W & Ms W + kids
NL
"A week in the Mara"
I visited Kenya between 16 Sep 2017 and 23 Sep 2017
"It was an amazing trip.
The Serian camps are really our type of place with a good focus on wildlife and quality guiding. We could spend ages in such camps.
We had some amazing sightings this year as well, and are again thinking about how soon we can return (probably not next year, but who knows...)." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
The Serian camps are really our type of place with a good focus on wildlife and quality guiding. We could spend ages in such camps.
We had some amazing sightings this year as well, and are again thinking about how soon we can return (probably not next year, but who knows...)." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Wokingham
"Fallen back in love with Kenya"
I visited Kenya between 31 Aug 2017 and 17 Sep 2017
"Our first trip to Kenya as a family was some 25 years ago when we had 12 nights on the beach at Mombassa and a couple of nights in Tsavo East. We visited a couple of times since but couldn't imagine ever wanting to return. My husband wanted to do the migration so it was a decision between Kenya and Tanzania but the time of year suited us best for Kenya.
On our last day in the Mara we were lucky to see not only wildebeest crossing the river in their hundreds if not thousands and a lioness picking them off as they came up the bank. She took three down and went for a fourth but failed. What a spectacle!
But the Toyota Migration was something else! Way too many vehicles, too much speeding and too many vehicles (probably unlicensed) out from Nairobi with their customers. We came across one vehicle who'd got stuck in mud. The driver didn't even have a tow rope.
The Naboisho Conservancy was much quieter without the crowds, the beach divine. Yes, we've fallen back in love with Kenya." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 17 on a Kenya safari
On our last day in the Mara we were lucky to see not only wildebeest crossing the river in their hundreds if not thousands and a lioness picking them off as they came up the bank. She took three down and went for a fourth but failed. What a spectacle!
But the Toyota Migration was something else! Way too many vehicles, too much speeding and too many vehicles (probably unlicensed) out from Nairobi with their customers. We came across one vehicle who'd got stuck in mud. The driver didn't even have a tow rope.
The Naboisho Conservancy was much quieter without the crowds, the beach divine. Yes, we've fallen back in love with Kenya." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 17 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs Muriel B
USA
"To say "A Dream Come True" is to Understate.."
I visited Kenya and 2 other countries between 30 Aug 2017 and 13 Sep 2017
"I feel so lucky and grateful to have made acquaintance with Justin Huff from Expert Africa. His knowledge was so thorough and immediate that I knew I had to take advantage of his service to plan our African adventure-- even to the extent that I risked a relationship with a very important friend who is a travel agent. I just didn't want to make any mistakes, traveling so far and at such expense!
We met someone on our trip who had spent the equivalent of four months at a full time job researching his trip to Africa, rejecting agency after agency when they didn't include or provide the amenities that this man deemed essential to a perfect safari. I was BEYOND DELIGHTED to learn that every single thing this man had learned was the best way to go, Justin at Expert Africa had included in our trip to the extent that it was literally perfect. I don't think I can put it any more succinctly than that.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Only one. I felt that canvas wallet you provided was a tad excessive, as I have no future use for it, and didn't really need it during the trip. Maybe others feel differently, but I do plan to send ours back.
Thank you so much for running a fantastic operation!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
We met someone on our trip who had spent the equivalent of four months at a full time job researching his trip to Africa, rejecting agency after agency when they didn't include or provide the amenities that this man deemed essential to a perfect safari. I was BEYOND DELIGHTED to learn that every single thing this man had learned was the best way to go, Justin at Expert Africa had included in our trip to the extent that it was literally perfect. I don't think I can put it any more succinctly than that.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Only one. I felt that canvas wallet you provided was a tad excessive, as I have no future use for it, and didn't really need it during the trip. Maybe others feel differently, but I do plan to send ours back.
Thank you so much for running a fantastic operation!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr Dario
Richmond
"My Aug 2017 trip"
I visited Kenya between 9 Aug 2017 and 23 Aug 2017
"The 3 safari destinations (Laikipia + Maara) were great, all of them. The fact that we were first timers probably helped, but we were gobsmacked day after day seeing these beautiful places accompanied by excellent, smart, friendly, local guides.
The bit on the coast a bit less exciting as we were not quite ready to confront the beach boys so we ended up staying inside the hotel most of the time: good thing the hotel was very nice!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I think Richard has done a great job with us, nothing in particular i can think of." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 17 on a Kenya safari
The bit on the coast a bit less exciting as we were not quite ready to confront the beach boys so we ended up staying inside the hotel most of the time: good thing the hotel was very nice!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I think Richard has done a great job with us, nothing in particular i can think of." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 17 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr G
Cape Town
"Aug 2017 trip to Kenya"
I visited Kenya between 6 Aug 2017 and 13 Aug 2017
"Overall - fantastic trip. We loved Kenya in general, and the particular places we went.
Logistically everything went absolutely smoothly - couldn't have asked for better." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
Logistically everything went absolutely smoothly - couldn't have asked for better." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr C & Mr A
London
"Excellent trip, would definitely go back"
I visited Kenya between 5 Aug 2017 and 13 Aug 2017
"We had an excellent trip to the Masaai Mara and the Matthews Range/Samburu. The two locations we chose were very diverse but were both beautiful and interesting in their own ways.
Everything on the trip was smoothly arranged, with a minor exception.
Would highly recommend Expert Africa. They have organised multiple trips for us in the past, which have always been exceptional." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
Everything on the trip was smoothly arranged, with a minor exception.
Would highly recommend Expert Africa. They have organised multiple trips for us in the past, which have always been exceptional." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms P & family
London
"Trip of a lifetime"
I visited Kenya and 1 other country between 4 Aug 2017 and 24 Aug 2017
"The trip we organised with expert Africa was unforgettable - hugely well planned and happened seamlessly leaving us free to soak up the incredible experiences. But the planning of the trip was also enjoyable! I loved talking to Richard and felt he was a very real person responding to our needs as a family rather than pushing us in the old well trodden directions.
When there was a very minor hiccup with a hotel booking (not the fault of Expert Africa but a mistake Africa side) Richard called our guide and spoke to us to ensure everything was OK. Top service.
I can't recommend him highly enough." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 14 on a Kenya safari
When there was a very minor hiccup with a hotel booking (not the fault of Expert Africa but a mistake Africa side) Richard called our guide and spoke to us to ensure everything was OK. Top service.
I can't recommend him highly enough." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 14 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Ascot
"My Jul 2017 trip"
I visited Kenya between 2 Jul 2017 and 9 Jul 2017
"An excellent trip, when I asked my grandson [age 10] what was the best part of the trip, without hesitation, he said "James the guide". I would not hesitate to recommend him."
Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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