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Reviewed March 2012
CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI
THis trip to Kenya was great from beginning to end. Kenya is a very beautiful country, amazing wildlife and very welcoming people. I went to see animals and thats what I got, the game drives on the Masai Mara were wonderful. But a group trip like this can be made or runied by your fellow travellers, what can I say…….I travelled with the most friendly, easy going bunch of folk….thanks guys, you made a great holiday even better.
Most Inspirational Moment
Staying on the Masai Mara was awesome.....being greeted by a giraffe on the way to breakfast was sureal....and the game drives wonderful it was awesome to see so many beautiful animals in their natural habitiats.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our guides Ben and Davies were excellent...what those guys dont know about Kenya and its wildlife can be written on the back of a postage stamp.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go and enjoy yourself! Be prepared for long bumpy drives but thats part of the fun of stepping outside the comfy UK to explore the beauties of Kenya!!
Reviewed February 2012
CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI
This was my first trip with Exodus and I was not disappointed. Excellent accomodation, food, guides and company the holiday concentrated on the basic criteria wildlife in it's native environment.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many highlights with wonderul sunrises, sunsets, stunning wildlife with excellent commentary by the guides and of course the excellent company of the others in the group.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both guides were extremly imformative and kept us on schedule but allowing the group to set the pace when possible.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The visa cost is now $50 and it can be a lenghty process getting it at the airport. The balloon trip is well worth doing as it incorporated a personal game drive back to camp as well as the champagne breakfast so you don't feel that you are missing out on any game drives.
Reviewed February 2012
CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI
I thought this trip was stunning. It was more than simply going on a safari. As well as seeing the wildlife, you see a bit of Kenya, and meet some wonderful local people. This trip will stay with me as a special memory for the rest of my life.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the Masai Mara in a golden late afternoon light with animals grazing and no other vehicles in sight; seeing two crowned cranes and realising that they had a chick and hearing our guide Robert get emotional about baby giraffes!
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had two guides - Davis and Robert. Davis was the leader and was excellent. He was a good organiser, listened to feedback and did everything he could to make our trip memorable. Robert was excellent too - I think a lot of us developed a soft spot for him!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Yes - go on this trip. You wont regret it!
Reviewed January 2012
CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI
An amazing experience which lingers in the mind for a long time after.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing my grandson's wonder at seeing his first giraffeBing close to lions watching them eat their prey and mateHearing baby baboons playing on the deck of our lodge in the early morning
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both leaders were efficient and helpful. Ben in particular was friendly and approacable
Advice for Potential Travellers
If possible go and stay in Nairobi overnight as the first day is hard especially with the long drive
Reviewed January 2012
CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI
This holiday was excellent both in the accommodation choices, food provided, the safari itself and the particular mix of people we had within our group. One thing could I think be easily overcome – we were all advised to get the visa on arrival and on the plane that it would be £20 I think it was but when we arrived, it was not only more expensive but it took a long time to get, thus making people in our group wait a long time for some of us. The currency being ok to get on arrival although cheaper, incurred delays also making of us feel rather bad right at the start of the trip!More positives outweigh the negatives though!
Most Inspirational Moment
Wanting to see a leopard and our guide trying hard to make sure we did. So not only did we find one camouflaged within the bushes - hard to see but having just made a 'kill' spreadeagled it across leaf-free branches of a tree as if if she had pinned it up there to skin it. Does not sound much but it was one of my highlights.Seeing my first close up of - giraffe, a lioness and her cubs, two cheetahs; baby elephants, hippos doing synchronised swimming; a stubborn buffalo occupying our picnic spot; a wildebeast silhouetted against the sunset sky;....two big Rhinos walking in front of the van and then their back view going off across the land - 'priceless' ; the scurrying of the funny warthogs
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was very good on the whole and very friendly - we think he had a couple of 'down' days but we managed to lift his spirits!!Sometimes I felt though that he did not know how Exodus inform us in advance about the trip - we asked about the migration and he did not seem to understand that it could happen in October whereas it was in the trip notes (?). I I was pretty sure of when we asked him.?
Advice for Potential Travellers
If not very clued up - try to get an idea from someone (previous traveller to that area) who is a good barterer to advise you what is reasonable and what is too much!? I felt a bit inadequate and nearly got very stung! I did not know what I needed to specifically ask or check about this essential learning curve when I had my Exodus contact to ask prior to the trip.
Reviewed October 2011
CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI
A well organised trip that was full to the brim of wonderful experiences.
Most Inspirational Moment
Viewing the poverty in Kenya.Having a black rhino run across the road directly in front of us.Watching two lions copulate.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ben did his best to make our trip as enjoyable as possible. He made us feel a little uncomfortable about not going to the Masai village but I guess he wants us to contribute to the local community. However, we stood firm and did not go (although we did make a contribution to the village). Other than that, he was excellent. Very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. He also had a good sense of humour which is very important when you're stuck together for 6 days. He worked incredibly hard (long driving days, animal spotting, organising us and our accommodation, serving lunch, etc.) for which we were very grateful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for a non-stop trip full of activities (we hardly had time to shower some days)! Early to bed and early to rise as far as this trip is concerned.It's as easy to take US dollars as it is Kenyan shillings.
Reviewed August 2011
CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI & ZANZIBAR
The holiday exeeded expectations. Accommodation was luxurious, food mostly excellent with attention to detail which was fantastic. The packed lunches contained enough to feed an army. The Masai Mara was an amazing experience, the safari drives spectacular and the resort at Zanzibar absolutely lovely. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip and would go again.
Most Inspirational Moment
The wildlife safaris where excellent and the game viewing was amazing. I think seeing a cheetah coming to within 1 metre of our truck was the most thrilling part of the trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
good
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you are travelling on a budget, then stock up on alcoholic drinks in stone town as the bar prices are quite high in the zanzibar resort.
Reviewed January 2011
CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI
A very well organised safari which matched the description in the pre-travel notes. Excellent guides.
Most Inspirational Moment
My first sight of the Rift Valley was jaw-dropping, followed later on by a walk with the best wildlife guide I've ever walked with (Joseph - Lake Elementaita Lodge).Sunset on The Mara was beautiful, a magical experience.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very knowledgeable and professional.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Read the excellent travel notes prior to booking so you know what to expect. Unlike some other companies, Exodus aren't afraid to put in the not so pleasant parts of the trip, eg 3 hours on dirt roads, so you really do understand the itinerary.
Reviewed September 2009
CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI & ZANZIBAR
Overall a great trip, we had a fantastic time. The Masai Mara was incredible and Zanzibar exactly what we wanted, i.e. chill out for a few days!
Most Inspirational Moment
See lions on our first foray into the Mara was a great start to being in the area. Also the day we spent by the Mara river was just amazing. We were a few days late for the great migration but they were still thousands of animals about, pretty awe inspring stuff.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Charles was first class and was ably assited by Robert. They both tried very hard for us to see qas muhc as possible. We only missed out on cheetah and leopard and saw lots of lions so can't grumble too much. They organised everything very well and were very accomodating of the group.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you are thinking about doing this trip and can't quite make your mind up, my advice would be DO IT!!! It really is holiday of a lifetime stuff. We had one disspointment along the way and that was a slight debacle around the hot air balloon ride but even then the rest of it was so good it wasn't too bad.Don't get too concerned about the mosquito's - we didnt see that many at all which was a relief.Take most of you money in Dollars, and you will spend a bit more than you think - drinks were fairly expensive at the camp in the Mara (which is incredible by the way!) and at the lodge in Zanzibar. Book the Ballon ride when you get there - see below.
Reviewed January 2009
CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI & ZANZIBAR
I went on this trip without any expectations. I have a fantastic time. Saw more animals than I ever thought I would and met some great people in the group. Zanzibar was fantastic and to spend New Years Eve in a sailing regatta with the locals will be something I will remember for a long time.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing Rhino's on Christmas Day.Seeing dolphins in the wild for the first time.Sailing regatta with the locals from the Fumba village on New Years Eve.Dinner on the beach on our last night at Funba Beach Resort.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Robert was full of knowledge about the animals.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Find out about tipping from your guide. It would be useful to take some small notes with you as everyone expects a tip.
