Reviews of safaris to Maasai Mara Conservancies
386 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Mara Conservancies.
CB from Iowa
USA
"My Jan 2024 trip"
I visited Kenya between 24 Jan 2024 and 19 Feb 2024
"This was the trip of a lifetime!
All the places we stayed were excellent, the service was superb and the food was delicious! Being up so close to the animals was an unexpected thrill.
I would highly recommend the trip!" Read full review: 26 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
All the places we stayed were excellent, the service was superb and the food was delicious! Being up so close to the animals was an unexpected thrill.
I would highly recommend the trip!" Read full review: 26 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms M.
London
"My Jan 2024 trip"
I visited Kenya between 23 Jan 2024 and 5 Feb 2024
"We had a lovely holiday and, as has happened twice before, we’ve come back wanting to go again!!!
Everybody we met in Africa was welcoming and helpful and all the camps we stayed in were delightful. Our tents were luxurious and the grounds well-maintained and pretty.
We had excellent wildlife sightings overall, even if those in the Mara National Park were a little disappointing, and we eventually had our fill of big cats!
Our visits to the Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre were a pleasant way of beginning and ending our holiday.
Richard couldn’t have been more helpful during the booking process and with our visa applications and everything run like clockwork once we arrived." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Kenya safari
Everybody we met in Africa was welcoming and helpful and all the camps we stayed in were delightful. Our tents were luxurious and the grounds well-maintained and pretty.
We had excellent wildlife sightings overall, even if those in the Mara National Park were a little disappointing, and we eventually had our fill of big cats!
Our visits to the Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre were a pleasant way of beginning and ending our holiday.
Richard couldn’t have been more helpful during the booking process and with our visa applications and everything run like clockwork once we arrived." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr W & Dr D
Leeds
"My Jan 2024 trip"
I visited Kenya between 19 Jan 2024 and 3 Feb 2024
"We love our trips to Kenya to see wildlife.
The combination of the Laikipia area and the Mara works well for varied wild-life viewing." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
The combination of the Laikipia area and the Mara works well for varied wild-life viewing." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs P
Norfolk
"My Jan 2024 trip"
I visited Kenya between 17 Jan 2024 and 2 Feb 2024
"Jessica put the perfect itinerary together and met all our expectations"
Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 16 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
John and Jill
Mass/NH
"My Jan 2024 trip"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 16 Jan 2024 and 1 Feb 2024
"Given unprecedented flooding and travel conditions, Expert Africa was extremely supportive and always there for questions and problem solving along the way.
The camps they helped us choose were great and checked every box on our wish list for animal sightings.
One note is that when we were redirected to a less expensive camp because of conditions, the process for getting a refund was awkward." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
The camps they helped us choose were great and checked every box on our wish list for animal sightings.
One note is that when we were redirected to a less expensive camp because of conditions, the process for getting a refund was awkward." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms Susan
USA
"My Jan 2024 trip"
I visited Kenya between 13 Jan 2024 and 29 Jan 2024
"This trip was clearly very well designed, to take us from the "beginner safari" of Nairobi National Park with the lights of the city in the distance to the intense life of the Kicheche camps with morning and afternoon drives. And ending with the comfort of Loldia house was perfect.
This was my first safari and I was surely spoiled by the people and the sights--I didn't really think I'd be seeing elephants walk past my bedroom window!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really -- this trip was a logistical feat and not one ball was dropped.
Thanks for a great trip." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
This was my first safari and I was surely spoiled by the people and the sights--I didn't really think I'd be seeing elephants walk past my bedroom window!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really -- this trip was a logistical feat and not one ball was dropped.
Thanks for a great trip." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Tom & Lisa
Plymouth
"My Jan 2024 trip"
I visited Kenya between 13 Jan 2024 and 29 Jan 2024
"I highly recommend working with Expert Africa to organize an African safari.
Richard was extremely knowledgable about Kenya, all the possible camps, and was there from start to finish with good advice.
This was the second trip my family has taken with Expert Africa. My wife and daughter went to Namibia in Feb. 2022, when Covid restrictions were easing, and had an excellent self-drive safari.
If we go back, we would happily consult with Expert Africa again (though I am disappointed that they don't offer safaris in northern South Africa, including the Kruger area, since we may well want to bring our grandchildren someday and perhaps would like to be able to mix a Kruger conservancy with Zambia's South Luangwa area, or try the malaria-free Marakele area)." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
Richard was extremely knowledgable about Kenya, all the possible camps, and was there from start to finish with good advice.
This was the second trip my family has taken with Expert Africa. My wife and daughter went to Namibia in Feb. 2022, when Covid restrictions were easing, and had an excellent self-drive safari.
If we go back, we would happily consult with Expert Africa again (though I am disappointed that they don't offer safaris in northern South Africa, including the Kruger area, since we may well want to bring our grandchildren someday and perhaps would like to be able to mix a Kruger conservancy with Zambia's South Luangwa area, or try the malaria-free Marakele area)." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms A.
Manchester
"My Jan 2024 trip"
I visited Kenya between 10 Jan 2024 and 22 Jan 2024
"I keep saying that my next safari will be my last safari…other places to see and do, etc. etc. But I’m no sooner done with safari than it is done with me. I was already planning the next one on the 5th day of this one! And I know I’ll reach out to Richard. It could not be a more seamless, positive experience than dropping Richard an email and knowing he’ll get all the details right. And he does.
When I was unsure about combining Lewa and Ol Pejeta (I thought them to be too “samey”) he put my mind at ease and now that I’ve experienced them myself, he was absolutely right. His guidance and feedback are completely on point. This itinerary was wonderful and delivered on everything I’d hoped to see and do. Rhinos, varied landscapes, stunning camps, a return to my beloved Mara — this had it all.
I’ll drop you an email in a few months, Richard! Safari 2025 beckons!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No suggestions at all. I consider myself lucky to have worked with you twice now. Looking forward to #3." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
When I was unsure about combining Lewa and Ol Pejeta (I thought them to be too “samey”) he put my mind at ease and now that I’ve experienced them myself, he was absolutely right. His guidance and feedback are completely on point. This itinerary was wonderful and delivered on everything I’d hoped to see and do. Rhinos, varied landscapes, stunning camps, a return to my beloved Mara — this had it all.
I’ll drop you an email in a few months, Richard! Safari 2025 beckons!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No suggestions at all. I consider myself lucky to have worked with you twice now. Looking forward to #3." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr G.
Winnersh
"My Jan 2024 trip"
I visited Kenya between 8 Jan 2024 and 19 Jan 2024
"I have travelled on safari to East and Southern Africa on many occasions now.
This trip was one of the best with everything running like clockwork." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
This trip was one of the best with everything running like clockwork." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Kelly
Pittsford NY
"My Jan 2024 trip"
I visited Kenya between 7 Jan 2024 and 18 Jan 2024
"I had an incredible trip and would (and have) recommended Expert Africa and the locations I traveled to to others.
The animal sightings, which were the driving force behind my desire to travel to Kenya, were beyond my wildest dreams.
I felt escorted through each step on my itinerary, which was very important to me as I was traveling solo.
I greatly appreciated the support I received and plan to return to Africa in the not-so-distant future.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I can’t think of a thing to add regarding your excellent service and selection of travel options!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
The animal sightings, which were the driving force behind my desire to travel to Kenya, were beyond my wildest dreams.
I felt escorted through each step on my itinerary, which was very important to me as I was traveling solo.
I greatly appreciated the support I received and plan to return to Africa in the not-so-distant future.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I can’t think of a thing to add regarding your excellent service and selection of travel options!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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