Reviews of safaris to Maasai Mara Conservancies
390 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Mara Conservancies.
Ms B
Grapevine
"My Jan 2017 trip"
I visited Kenya between 22 Jan 2017 and 5 Feb 2017
"One of the concerns before starting this trip was that expectations were high and we may be disappointed. That did not happen; the trip exceeded all expectations. The camps and hotels we stayed were fabulous with very welcoming staff who genuinely seemed to care that our stay was more than just being satisfactory. They each had their appeal and purpose and we could not have ask for anything more. The safaris were all great; we are glad we did the conservancies after to talking to other travellers and the guides at every location were top notch. The initial wish list of places to visit was too extensive for a 2 week trip, and the scope had to be decreased. But I am very happy with the places we finally settled on and look forward to seeing more of Kenya (and Africa) in the future.
I cannot say enough about how well logistically everything went and attribute that to Richard at Expert Africa who made the arrangements. I always expect something to go wrong when traveling; it is just the nature of the beast. But I have never had any trip go as smoothly as this one did. We were picked up/dropped off as expected; flights went well; the activities went off with a hitch and were so much fun; and our preferences for food and lodging were always met by the camps. It was a flawless vacation.
We plan on returning to Africa in the future and will return to Expert Africa to help with these plans." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Kenya safari
I cannot say enough about how well logistically everything went and attribute that to Richard at Expert Africa who made the arrangements. I always expect something to go wrong when traveling; it is just the nature of the beast. But I have never had any trip go as smoothly as this one did. We were picked up/dropped off as expected; flights went well; the activities went off with a hitch and were so much fun; and our preferences for food and lodging were always met by the camps. It was a flawless vacation.
We plan on returning to Africa in the future and will return to Expert Africa to help with these plans." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S
Hong Kong
"Stu Kenya Tanzania January 2017"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 9 Jan 2017 and 20 Jan 2017
Overall trip
Good
Mr D
Cobham
"Should have done it earlier"
I visited Kenya between 27 Dec 2016 and 8 Jan 2017
"Great holiday - have been thinking about a safari for a while - should have done it a long time ago. Great holiday - will do again."
Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs M
Appledore
"Christmas in Kenya"
I visited Kenya between 22 Dec 2016 and 1 Jan 2017
"Very enjoyable. An exotic break from midwinter N Hemisphere. Can't wait to go back.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No: I'll be very happy to travel with you again." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No: I'll be very happy to travel with you again." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr B
Hertfordshire
"Excellent support"
I visited Kenya and 2 other countries between 11 Dec 2016 and 28 Dec 2016
"Very well constructed itinerary which for most part ran smoothly.
We were disappointed with Malawi for the reasons mentioned and also for the costs associated with Lilongwe airport. The actual internal flight departure tax is $7 per person and the external departure tax is $35 per person. Visa charge is $75 per person.
Considering the country is regarded as 'poor' and want to encourage tourism the Tourism Board should consider requesting the Government to reduce the fees involved. Suppose the UK equivalent is Air Passenger Duty (APD) which is ÂŁ13 per person for flights of less than 2000 miles." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
We were disappointed with Malawi for the reasons mentioned and also for the costs associated with Lilongwe airport. The actual internal flight departure tax is $7 per person and the external departure tax is $35 per person. Visa charge is $75 per person.
Considering the country is regarded as 'poor' and want to encourage tourism the Tourism Board should consider requesting the Government to reduce the fees involved. Suppose the UK equivalent is Air Passenger Duty (APD) which is ÂŁ13 per person for flights of less than 2000 miles." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
AB
Essex
"Overall Kenya Trip was terrific"
I visited Kenya between 6 Dec 2016 and 19 Dec 2016
"Our trip was memorable on every level - Africa is my favourite place and I'll keep going there until I drop
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I have to say that the service and friendliness is outstanding and great value for money. Thank you big time" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I have to say that the service and friendliness is outstanding and great value for money. Thank you big time" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms F
HollandPark
"Christmas 2016"
I visited Kenya between 22 Nov 2016 and 1 Jan 2017
"This trip was great and the camps a good mix.
Another time if going at Christmas ( we had requested Rekero) I might avoid Rekero simply for the Mara being so busy over Christmas but I would certainly highly recommend it for other times - it is a fabulous location.
On the last day we had a very long wait ( 12 noon to the planned 11pm flight out - delayed to 1.30am the next day) and it would have been nice to have had a place booked with a day room. We organised this ourselves in the end, or rather Darren of Kicheche Bush Camp organised it. However overall the trip worked perfectly and met our expectations.
All camp managers were simply splendid and the guides all knowledgeable - Andrew at Kicheche Laikipia and Charles at Kicheche Bush Camp were particularly good." Read full review: 40 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Another time if going at Christmas ( we had requested Rekero) I might avoid Rekero simply for the Mara being so busy over Christmas but I would certainly highly recommend it for other times - it is a fabulous location.
On the last day we had a very long wait ( 12 noon to the planned 11pm flight out - delayed to 1.30am the next day) and it would have been nice to have had a place booked with a day room. We organised this ourselves in the end, or rather Darren of Kicheche Bush Camp organised it. However overall the trip worked perfectly and met our expectations.
All camp managers were simply splendid and the guides all knowledgeable - Andrew at Kicheche Laikipia and Charles at Kicheche Bush Camp were particularly good." Read full review: 40 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Miss L
USA
"A Leap Into the Unknown"
I visited Kenya between 9 Nov 2016 and 18 Dec 2016
"Richard Trillo was very helpful in sorting out our requests: ground transport, safari flights, accommodation at Kicheche Valley Camp, paperwork, etc. We would have welcomed some more detail re our Camp - eg, that it was hosted.
From the point of view re health matters, it should be noted that doctors generally are reluctant, in the UK, to administer Yellow Fever vaccinations to anyone over the age of 60. After I had made an appointment in the UK, had paid a fee and then waited to see a nurse, it became apparent that I was not going to receive the vaccination - because of an increased risk of serious reactions. The medical practice refunded my payment, but I still had had to pay for taxi service to and from the practice, plus having most of an afternoon wasted. It might be wise for Expert Africa to include a bit of information re Yellow Fever & age.
There were a few delays when we requested more information re the booking process, which we felt could have been avoided or made more clear to us." Read full review: 39 nights in Africa; 4 on a Kenya safari
From the point of view re health matters, it should be noted that doctors generally are reluctant, in the UK, to administer Yellow Fever vaccinations to anyone over the age of 60. After I had made an appointment in the UK, had paid a fee and then waited to see a nurse, it became apparent that I was not going to receive the vaccination - because of an increased risk of serious reactions. The medical practice refunded my payment, but I still had had to pay for taxi service to and from the practice, plus having most of an afternoon wasted. It might be wise for Expert Africa to include a bit of information re Yellow Fever & age.
There were a few delays when we requested more information re the booking process, which we felt could have been avoided or made more clear to us." Read full review: 39 nights in Africa; 4 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms J
Denmark
"Fall, 2016"
I visited Tanzania and 2 other countries between 13 Oct 2016 and 6 Nov 2016
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr N
Corby
"2016 african adventure"
I visited Kenya and 1 other country between 30 Sep 2016 and 13 Oct 2016
"As usual good service from Expert Africa
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Weight limit of 20kg on safari flights would be an improvement" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Weight limit of 20kg on safari flights would be an improvement" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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