Amazing Memories Safaris
Amazing Memories Safaris
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Amazing Memories Safaris offer travelers fresh and affordable experiences of the Africa we know and love. We have tailor-made packages that will suit your interest and budget. Whether you are looking for day excursions, honeymoon safari, beach holiday, Wildlife Safari, business trip, Amazing Memories Safaris is your best partner. We have also invested heavily on qualified safari guide.
Nairobi, Kenya
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2024
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DesiTraveller
Minneapolis, United States14 contributions
Jan 2020
We just returned from an amazing 6-day/5-night private safari in Kenya with Amazing Memories Safari (AMS). Our trip included a day in Nairobi including David Sheldrick, Giraffe Center, and Nairobi NP; three days in Masai Mara; one day at Lake Nakuru and a stop at Lake Elmenteita and Lake Naivasha on our way to the JKIA.
We checked out four different safari companies and decided to go with AMS, because of the our interactions with Anne before the trip and the payment terms offered by them.
This was our first trip to Kenya and Anne was very helpful in planning every detail of our trip. We were impressed by her professionalism, honesty and patience in answering all our questions and felt very comfortable making the booking with AMS. The 25% deposit and payment on arrival option was also a major factor in our decision.
It was also a pleasure to work with Wengechi. She was meticulous in handling all pre arrival details, our transfer to the hotel, our tours and dinner at Carnivore at Nairobi.
We also enjoyed our time with our guide and driver David. He was very flexible and made an extra ordinary effort to give us a trip of a lifetime. He was very helpful, sincere and made sure that we get enough time with each one of the big five in Masai Mara and had a good experience in Lake Nakuru, Lake Elmenteita, and Lake Naivasha. We would also like to point out that Duncan did a great job of taking us around at Nairobi and William was an excellent guide on the last day at Masai Mara when David had to drive back to Nairobi to pick us up at the Wilson Airport next morning.
We stayed at Tamarind Tree Hotel at Nairobi, Keekorock Lodge at Masai Mara, and Sarova Lodge at Nakuru. Tamarind was nothing special but close to the Wilson Airport and an ideal location for flying to Masai Mara. Keekorock Lodge had very good ambience, outstanding food selection and excellent service, but rooms were slightly old and dated. Sarova lodge was significantly better than the other two.
Overall, we would give AMS a 5-star rating and thank the staff at the AMS, the driver/guides and the hotel staff for a wonderful experience in Kenya. We would certainly work with AMS again and love to have David as our guide when we visit Kenya next time. We would also recommend Amazing Memories Safari to anyone interested in an amazing experience in Kenya.
We checked out four different safari companies and decided to go with AMS, because of the our interactions with Anne before the trip and the payment terms offered by them.
This was our first trip to Kenya and Anne was very helpful in planning every detail of our trip. We were impressed by her professionalism, honesty and patience in answering all our questions and felt very comfortable making the booking with AMS. The 25% deposit and payment on arrival option was also a major factor in our decision.
It was also a pleasure to work with Wengechi. She was meticulous in handling all pre arrival details, our transfer to the hotel, our tours and dinner at Carnivore at Nairobi.
We also enjoyed our time with our guide and driver David. He was very flexible and made an extra ordinary effort to give us a trip of a lifetime. He was very helpful, sincere and made sure that we get enough time with each one of the big five in Masai Mara and had a good experience in Lake Nakuru, Lake Elmenteita, and Lake Naivasha. We would also like to point out that Duncan did a great job of taking us around at Nairobi and William was an excellent guide on the last day at Masai Mara when David had to drive back to Nairobi to pick us up at the Wilson Airport next morning.
We stayed at Tamarind Tree Hotel at Nairobi, Keekorock Lodge at Masai Mara, and Sarova Lodge at Nakuru. Tamarind was nothing special but close to the Wilson Airport and an ideal location for flying to Masai Mara. Keekorock Lodge had very good ambience, outstanding food selection and excellent service, but rooms were slightly old and dated. Sarova lodge was significantly better than the other two.
Overall, we would give AMS a 5-star rating and thank the staff at the AMS, the driver/guides and the hotel staff for a wonderful experience in Kenya. We would certainly work with AMS again and love to have David as our guide when we visit Kenya next time. We would also recommend Amazing Memories Safari to anyone interested in an amazing experience in Kenya.
Written February 9, 2020
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Connor Clune
London, UK2 contributions
Jan 2020
Booking:
Our group of four adults came across Amazing Memories on Safaribookings. After sending off a request for a quote, we got an expeditious response, which characterises our whole correspondence with Anne. Anne was always very courteous, informative, and she was able to provide the flexibility with the itinerary that we needed for our trip (due to onward travel plans). It took us very little time to settle with Amazing Memories and put down the deposit given the very reasonably priced quote for a luxury safari. We had been a little unsure about the option of a direct bank-to-bank transfer for the deposit, though this worry was very quickly allayed.
Hotels:
We were picked up promptly from Nairobi International at 6am and driven to the Masai Mara. We stayed at Mara Serena Lodge, which was a beautiful hotel offering unparalleled panoramic views of the valley. The staff were all incredibly helpful, and made us feel very welcome in our stay.
Our next stop after enjoying the Masai Mara was Lake Nakuru, where we were staying at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. The views weren't as impressive (to have been so would be extraordinary), however the grounds were beautiful and well presented. Again, the staff couldn't do enough for you.
We were only staying at these hotels for short periods of time, but the room sizes were ample and the food options were always varied and excellent, particularly at Sarova Lion Hill.
Game drives:
You can be lucky or unlucky on a game drive. Our experience was nothing but positive. Every time we left our hotel we were almost immediately greeted by some big game, so much so we ticked off The Big Five in our first afternoon. This was helped by our hugely knowledgeable guide, Steve. His ability to spot game was amazing, and he was very patient when answering our many many questions. He was great fun to be around for the trip, and we were very sad to see him go.
When we next go on safari, we will 100% be using Amazing Memories. There was nothing to fault with the whole process. The booking experience was smooth, the whole experience felt tailored to perfection, we arrived in ample time for our onward flight to Lamu Island, having even managed to fit in a boat trip at Lake Naivasha on the way. You will not regret booking with Amazing Memories!
Our group of four adults came across Amazing Memories on Safaribookings. After sending off a request for a quote, we got an expeditious response, which characterises our whole correspondence with Anne. Anne was always very courteous, informative, and she was able to provide the flexibility with the itinerary that we needed for our trip (due to onward travel plans). It took us very little time to settle with Amazing Memories and put down the deposit given the very reasonably priced quote for a luxury safari. We had been a little unsure about the option of a direct bank-to-bank transfer for the deposit, though this worry was very quickly allayed.
Hotels:
We were picked up promptly from Nairobi International at 6am and driven to the Masai Mara. We stayed at Mara Serena Lodge, which was a beautiful hotel offering unparalleled panoramic views of the valley. The staff were all incredibly helpful, and made us feel very welcome in our stay.
Our next stop after enjoying the Masai Mara was Lake Nakuru, where we were staying at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. The views weren't as impressive (to have been so would be extraordinary), however the grounds were beautiful and well presented. Again, the staff couldn't do enough for you.
We were only staying at these hotels for short periods of time, but the room sizes were ample and the food options were always varied and excellent, particularly at Sarova Lion Hill.
Game drives:
You can be lucky or unlucky on a game drive. Our experience was nothing but positive. Every time we left our hotel we were almost immediately greeted by some big game, so much so we ticked off The Big Five in our first afternoon. This was helped by our hugely knowledgeable guide, Steve. His ability to spot game was amazing, and he was very patient when answering our many many questions. He was great fun to be around for the trip, and we were very sad to see him go.
When we next go on safari, we will 100% be using Amazing Memories. There was nothing to fault with the whole process. The booking experience was smooth, the whole experience felt tailored to perfection, we arrived in ample time for our onward flight to Lamu Island, having even managed to fit in a boat trip at Lake Naivasha on the way. You will not regret booking with Amazing Memories!
Written February 18, 2020
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JPatterson
9 contributions
Jan 2020
Africa is a such an amazing place. It seems that the key is to connect with people who can help you find the richest variety of experiences; and teach you the most about its people, history and land. AMS was that connection for us.
AMS was responsive from our first contact. Anne listened to what I wanted and provided me with options until we had an itinerary that met our whole group's needs. Daniel was such an experienced guide who could answer our endless questions. He had an intuition to wait out situations that other guides were giving up on, and we saw so many species. We had an incredible 3 days in the Masai Mara. Daniel would also sit with me after dinner and help me re-name my pictures so that I wouldn't forget the names of everything I had seen. There had been a lot of early rains and his experience in driving kept us out of the mudholes. On our way to the Tanzanian border, there were groups of vehicles stuck but he scouted it out and got us through without delay.
AMS's Tanzanian partners were equally delightful and the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater were captivating. This trip was the fruition of a childhood dream of going to Africa. I'm thrilled to say it was all I had hoped and AMS was a crucial part of making the dream come true.
AMS was responsive from our first contact. Anne listened to what I wanted and provided me with options until we had an itinerary that met our whole group's needs. Daniel was such an experienced guide who could answer our endless questions. He had an intuition to wait out situations that other guides were giving up on, and we saw so many species. We had an incredible 3 days in the Masai Mara. Daniel would also sit with me after dinner and help me re-name my pictures so that I wouldn't forget the names of everything I had seen. There had been a lot of early rains and his experience in driving kept us out of the mudholes. On our way to the Tanzanian border, there were groups of vehicles stuck but he scouted it out and got us through without delay.
AMS's Tanzanian partners were equally delightful and the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater were captivating. This trip was the fruition of a childhood dream of going to Africa. I'm thrilled to say it was all I had hoped and AMS was a crucial part of making the dream come true.
Written June 24, 2020
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VladKlad
1 contribution
Nov 2021
In this review I would like to share our recent experience with Amazing Memories Safari in Kenya.
We were interested in a trip to Africa to see some wild life and were searching for a while for a company to organize it. After checking multiple firms we decided to contact AMS as they have very good reviews and rating throughout Internet.
Initial correspondence went well and Anne carefully summarized all our wishes and proposed very well build up itinerary. She also helped us to organize visas and provide very useful tips for a trip to Kenya.
The hotels proposed for the stay were really nice as well, especially the one in Amboseli park, however, you have to be ready to pay a random price (100-300 shillings) for an electricity adapter even in expensive hotels, which is a bit surprising. In addition, prices for drinks (for instance Coke) may randomly vary from 100-400 shillings from hotel to hotel. Other than that - the hotels proposed very really good and very well located.
Another point to mention is our guide Musa. I would really recommend you to ask Anne explicitly to get him as your guide, as the guy is very nice. From the start of out trip he was very easy going, helpful and listening for all our needs. In addition, he knows a lot about the local culture/habits, animals and their behavior, so our trip was quite informative.
Summarizing: based on our experience I would really recommend the AMS as your provider into the world of safari in Kenya and in my view, it would be very nice if you will manage to get Musa as your guide.
We were interested in a trip to Africa to see some wild life and were searching for a while for a company to organize it. After checking multiple firms we decided to contact AMS as they have very good reviews and rating throughout Internet.
Initial correspondence went well and Anne carefully summarized all our wishes and proposed very well build up itinerary. She also helped us to organize visas and provide very useful tips for a trip to Kenya.
The hotels proposed for the stay were really nice as well, especially the one in Amboseli park, however, you have to be ready to pay a random price (100-300 shillings) for an electricity adapter even in expensive hotels, which is a bit surprising. In addition, prices for drinks (for instance Coke) may randomly vary from 100-400 shillings from hotel to hotel. Other than that - the hotels proposed very really good and very well located.
Another point to mention is our guide Musa. I would really recommend you to ask Anne explicitly to get him as your guide, as the guy is very nice. From the start of out trip he was very easy going, helpful and listening for all our needs. In addition, he knows a lot about the local culture/habits, animals and their behavior, so our trip was quite informative.
Summarizing: based on our experience I would really recommend the AMS as your provider into the world of safari in Kenya and in my view, it would be very nice if you will manage to get Musa as your guide.
Written November 19, 2021
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stindig
Havant, UK13 contributions
Dec 2019
We were badly let down at short notice by another safari agency so I challenged several safari companies to organise a luxury 4-day safari at 1-days notice. Only Amazing Memories came through for us, turned up on time at our hotel in Nairobi at 6am the very next day and guided us on the most amazing 4 days in the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Our driver 'Tony' was knowledgable, flexible and had the most amazing gift of being able to drive and spot game at the same time. I can thoroughly recommend The Mara Serena and Nakuru Sora game lodges as luxurious and with breathtaking views of the surroundings and wildlife. Overall - nothing to fault. Book with Amazing Memories with confidence. Thank you for the trip of a lifetime.
Written January 10, 2020
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VoyagerDanny
Nairobi, Kenya6 contributions
Dec 2021
I am not one to do reviews but this is one I just had to do as a treasure like this is worth being noted. I contacted a few tour operators and Amazing Memories Safaris was one of the few that promptly responded. Apart from their quick response, they had an easy to understand package that was concise with all necessary details. Furthermore, they were accommodating, very responsive and flexible to our requests.
The Itinerary they helped develop for the 9-day trip was excellent as it was well balanced ensuring that we had maximised our experience in the locations selected. Ann made the booking process was seamless and stress-free.
The pickup was also perfect as James MAGI was on time. The hotel selections were also just amazing and considering the cost, you get value for money. The food and rooms/luxury tents from Samburu, Nanyuki to Mara were great with amazing views and all amenities one would want.
I have to say that what made the experience go beyond expectation was our guide, James MAGI, He was extremely knowledgeable, always professional and friendly such that by the end of the trip we made a lifetime friend. His experience of wildlife as well as tracking animals is what made the safari fun and exciting. The highlight for me was getting to see a Leopard, even though we got to see all the sought after animals and many that I was not even aware of, for some reason I never get to see Leopards. Another thing that I appreciate about our guide is how he knows the routes to take to make the trips between destinations quicker while still driving at a moderate comfortable pace, I say this as I thought I knew all the roads in Kenya hahaha. This means you get to maximise your holiday and not spend long hours on the road. I would highly recommend asking for James MAGI as your Guide.
I am extremely happy with Amazing Safari Memories as everyone I engaged with was helpful and professional. I look forward to planning future trips with them
The Itinerary they helped develop for the 9-day trip was excellent as it was well balanced ensuring that we had maximised our experience in the locations selected. Ann made the booking process was seamless and stress-free.
The pickup was also perfect as James MAGI was on time. The hotel selections were also just amazing and considering the cost, you get value for money. The food and rooms/luxury tents from Samburu, Nanyuki to Mara were great with amazing views and all amenities one would want.
I have to say that what made the experience go beyond expectation was our guide, James MAGI, He was extremely knowledgeable, always professional and friendly such that by the end of the trip we made a lifetime friend. His experience of wildlife as well as tracking animals is what made the safari fun and exciting. The highlight for me was getting to see a Leopard, even though we got to see all the sought after animals and many that I was not even aware of, for some reason I never get to see Leopards. Another thing that I appreciate about our guide is how he knows the routes to take to make the trips between destinations quicker while still driving at a moderate comfortable pace, I say this as I thought I knew all the roads in Kenya hahaha. This means you get to maximise your holiday and not spend long hours on the road. I would highly recommend asking for James MAGI as your Guide.
I am extremely happy with Amazing Safari Memories as everyone I engaged with was helpful and professional. I look forward to planning future trips with them
Written January 20, 2022
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JP
United Kingdom2 contributions
Feb 2023
I rarely write reviews however I'll make an exception for Amazing Memroies Safaris as they really were outstanding. When searching for a travel company to go with, there was a very wide range in prices. AMS were on the more reasonable end of the price range. Anne was extremely patient with us as we chopped and changed itinerary and offered excellent suggestions to tailor our holiday. If I am honest, we were not completely sure what we would get for our money once we arrrived however we need not worry. The locations, accomodation, food, drivers were all excellent. We were completely taken care of from the moment we landed and met in Nairobi. David our tour guide was excellent and took us to all the places were the Big 5 hung out. We stayed at Mbweha Camp in Lake Nakuru which was stuning, Ashnil Mara Camp which was great. Anne arranged flights & drivers to Mombassa where we stayed at Sarova Whitesands. It's all the little extras that made the difference from arranging sundowner, driver pick ups / drop offs and a driver to take us around Nairobi on the last day. Would definitely recomend them to anyone considering a safari.
Written March 5, 2023
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Elisabeth D
7 contributions
Feb 2022
We have recently returned from a 12 day safari with Amazing Memories Safaris in Kenya and Tanzania, and what an adventure we had!
Communication with Anne and the office prior to the trip was easy and seamless, questions were answered timely and assistance was provided where needed. We ended up customizing our tour to add an extra day in Serengeti, and the process was simple and the price was great.
The itinerary scheduled for us included visits to Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Amboseli. Each stop was a new discovery and we want to return to every single place!
One of the main highlights of our adventure had to be the experience with our guide, James Magi. He was exceptional all around - so knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming, and made us feel like family. We had so much fun learning all about the various animals (and plants!) from him, many that we had never even heard of. We had fun learning lots of Swahili words and practicing them with him throughout the trip. His knowledge of the various parks and roads and trails surely contributed to the many amazing wildlife encounters we had throughout the safari, and every day since we've been home we wake up in the morning and wish we were getting up for a game drive with James.
We can't wait to return! Asante sana!
Communication with Anne and the office prior to the trip was easy and seamless, questions were answered timely and assistance was provided where needed. We ended up customizing our tour to add an extra day in Serengeti, and the process was simple and the price was great.
The itinerary scheduled for us included visits to Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Amboseli. Each stop was a new discovery and we want to return to every single place!
One of the main highlights of our adventure had to be the experience with our guide, James Magi. He was exceptional all around - so knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming, and made us feel like family. We had so much fun learning all about the various animals (and plants!) from him, many that we had never even heard of. We had fun learning lots of Swahili words and practicing them with him throughout the trip. His knowledge of the various parks and roads and trails surely contributed to the many amazing wildlife encounters we had throughout the safari, and every day since we've been home we wake up in the morning and wish we were getting up for a game drive with James.
We can't wait to return! Asante sana!
Written March 19, 2022
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CGriffiths
Bethesda, MD204 contributions
Feb 2020
A friend of mine planned a last minute trip to Kenya and I joined her. Amazing Memories would be providing a guide and transportation for a two night stay at Ithumba in Tsavo East National Park where we would be staying at one of Sheldrick's reintegration properties visiting the orphan elephants. David was our driver guide and did an amazing job in getting us to Ithumba safe and sound considering how scary driving in the Nairobi/Mombasa highway can be. He was also very friendly and knowledgeable and we enjoyed our short time with him. Amazing Memories communicated very professionally at all times and their responses were very quick. They went above and beyond what they had to do because we were having issue with the wire transfer to Sheldrick and they helped us with this payment even though they didn't have to do so. Special thanks to Anne for all her help and the nice hats that we all enjoyed during the trip! Asante sana.
Written March 22, 2020
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Pepbill
Los Angeles, CA10 contributions
Jul 2022
We began planning our African Safari 9 months in advance. In looking for a tour company to use, we found Amazing Memories Safaris and we are very glad we chose them! From the beginning the quotes, correspondence, answering countless questions etc was all done in a timely manner and everything was well explained. We were given great choices of hotels based upon our budget and in the end we loved all of our accommodations. We had specific places we wanted to see and stay, and Anne made sure we were able to see them all and fit everything in. Our driver James Magi was awesome. He was a wealth of knowledge with all of the animals and places. James made sure that we were comfortable, had cold waters for us each day and knew great places to stop for bathroom breaks. He was able to find all the animals for us and we saw the Big 5 and much more! We highly recommend Amazing Memories Safaris if you are thinking about a trip to Kenya. Booking with them takes the worry out of all the planning and you can focus on having fun!
Written August 2, 2022
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Regards,
Anne- Amazing Memories Safaris.
Written August 7, 2018
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