Classic Kenya Safari

Our Clients’ Reviews

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  Anne Barr

  CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

  

  Written November 2009

  Best holiday I've ever had. Exceeded my expectations. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Seeing a leopard on our first drive took my breath away - it was so close! Also watching the zebra at the river crossing as they dodged the crocodiles, then seeing a wildebeast attacked (we all quietly cheered when it escaped). Also watching a lion with its kill on our last drive. No-one wanted to leave to go back to camp to pack!

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Ben and Davis led our group. Both were excellent. Davis drove our safari vehicle and was very good at spotting game - also had extremely fast reactions to get us out of danger when the matriarchial elephant became aggressive towards a young bull.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  My only disappointment was that I had mistakenly thought we were staying at Kicheche Mara camp. The Kicheche Private camp - also mentioned in trip notes - is not as luxurious but very comfortable nevertheless. I felt the notes could have been clearer by not mentioning Kicheche Mara. Other members of the group had made the same mistake.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  I couldn't believe how close we got to all the game, and how much we saw  in one week. If you plan on doing only one safari - this is the one to go for.

   
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  Gemma Eason

  CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

  

  Written November 2009

  Even better than I thought it would be - an amazing experience  

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  There are too many to mention! Seeing the big five, visiting the masai mara village, camping in the middle of the masai mara...the list goes on!

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Absolutely brilliant, Ben made the trip. He was so knowledgeable and could spot an animal from a mile off!

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Just be prepared for a very tiring but brilliant experience

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  This trip is just the right length of time to experience a magical safari. I cannot wait to plan my next one

   
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  Mark Eden

  CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

  

  Written March 2009

  A great group of Exodus people, two superb guides and very cooperative wildlife with excellent accommodation and food and a good program made this a very enjoyable trip, with superb photographs to jog the memory. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Watching a water-buffalo attempting to revive its mate who had been killed by a lion - and then chasing the lions away.

  Being charged by a 4 month old elephant, who was then "spanked" by an elder sister for doing it.

  Seeing all the big five close and personal and active.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Very knowledgeable, hugely experienced, incredibly helpful, understanding of our needs and wants, an excellent communicator and a good organisor.  Same for his assistant.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Let Exodus take the hassle - all you have to do is enjoy yourself.  Know what you want to get out of the trip before you go - and you will probably achieve it.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Camp Kicheche is to die for.  Such luxury, I mean to say a tent with its own loo and shower (because you do not go outside alone in the dark) in the middle of the Masai Mara with wild animals all around.  The staff went the extra mile at all times - and with a beaming smile!

   
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  Kevin Cranston

  CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

  

  Written March 2009

  After going to the Balloon trip over the Masai Mara, which entailed visiting another safari camp and meeting other tourists and guides, I realised what it is that makes Exodus so special. This had all the classic ingredients of an Exodus trip really interesting and engaging fellow travelers, staying in well run accommodation that had genuinely unique character being looked after by outstanding guides who really knew their stuff. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Visiting the local primary school that was achieving so much with so little. The dedication of the teacher and the enthusiasm of the children moved me to tears. (Erm! well a manly damp eye.)

  Until then the highlight had been watching a lion eating a gnu followed by hyena and a cheeky jackal and finally the vultures.

  Also hearing a Leopard in the night close by my tent. 

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Davies and Peter were excellent guides. They have a host of talents best summed up by their ability to drive minibuses over difficult terrain and simultaneously look for a safe route whilst spotting animals at some distance, dealing with complex questions on anything from animals to local politics from 4 people in the back of the bus and giving comprehensive answers  in the their 2nd language. They also have a good understanding of human psychology and  managed the group very nicely.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Take Kenya Shillings rather than US Dollars. The Exodus trip notes need to be updated to take account of current conditions. Think carefully about if you really need Anti Malarial tablets. This trip was in the dry season and I saw more Lions (20+) than Mozzies (0).

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Does anyone ever come back from an Exodus Holiday less than happy? This my third trip with Exodus and each has been equally successful.

   
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  Christine Sewell

  CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

  

  Written January 2009

  A Must-Do trip for wildlife lovers.  We saw many beautiful birds and were feet away from a black mamba on our walk at Lake Elementaita but the animals are the stars - and many of them are real posers! 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  So many wonderful animal encounters but four stand out.   Number One - 5 minutes into the Mara we were greeted by a giraffe family - six of them browsing on acacia trees including a lovely female who just stood front on to pose for the cameras!  Number Two - a cheetah on a kill being harassed by two silverbacked jackals.  Number Three - four lionesses and seven cubs feasting on a zebra kill.  Number Four - two young leopards (brother and sister) on early morning patrol.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  We had two - Ben and Davies - both brilliant.  So knowledgeable, very good at finding the animals and putting the minibuses in position for the best photos and great company.  The only animal from our (long) wishlists which we did not see was (unusually) the hyena.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  You will take so many more photos than you think you will so pack spare camera batteries and/or your charger - you can recharge at Kicheche Camp.

  Kenya's tourist industry is still struggling to recover in the wake of the political violence of 12 months ago so if you are thinking of making a wildlife trip - go to Kenya!  You will not be disappointed and we saw for ourselves how much the local communities benefit from our presence.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Everything about this trip was spot on (in joke)!  The way it was structured, the accommodation (Kicheche Camp has comfy beds, flushing loos, bucket showers, excellent cuisine and really friendly staff) and each day had a different schedule to ensure that we had maximum time in the reserves.  To our delight so many animals had young - baboons, rhinos, elephants, zebra, hippos, antelopes, gazelles, lions, jackals, even bat-eared foxes - and we all fell in love (unexpectedly) with the warthogs - both young and old!

   My overriding memory will be of the way in which so many different animals (and birds) live side by side in jumbled up groups - for mutual benefit as Ben put it, perfect examples of symbiotic relationships in action.

   
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  Karen Riddle

  CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

  

  Written January 2009

  This was an incredible trip which well and truly exceeded all my expectations.  We saw all the wildlife that I expected to see....zebras, giraffes, babboons, monkeys, elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, wildebeast....and much, much more. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  There were so many inspirational moments that it is difficult to chose the most inspirational one, but the last game drive where we saw a lion with 4 of her cubs and then had a close up view of a leopard eating it's kill have to be up there with the best!

  What did you think of your group leader?

  The group leaders were excellent - always on hand to provide information about the environment and the wildlife, and always striving to provide us with the best game sightings possible.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Take a large memory card; I took twice as many pictures each day as I have done on any other trip I have done.  There are plenty of opportunities to charge batteries, even at the camp in the masai mara.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  If you ever get the chance to do this trip grab it with both hands.

   
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  Sarah Thompson

  CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

  

  Written October 2008

  I absolutley loved the holiday, the guides were really knowledgable and the people I met were so friendly.  The camp site we stayed in at the Masi Mara was excellent and so scenic. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  The beautiful animals.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  He was really chatting, friendly and knowledgable.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Enjoy yourself it is such a great experience.

   

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