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newtraveler172000
Washington DC, DC4 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We had never traveled to Kenya before, and, as Americans, were being steered toward American or European travel companies to coordinate our planned honeymoon in the country. Our intuition, however, was that a Kenyan company could be just as good and significantly cheaper.
We were right. AJ Kenya was a delight to work with from the beginning and they planned an outstanding 9 day Kenya tour for us that included 4 nights in Diani Beach and 5 nights of safari (Naivasha, Nakuru, and Masai Mara). The entire trip we felt safe and heard. And the final price came in around 60% of what we had been quoted by American travel companies for the equivalent trip. Insofar as there were any hiccups on our otherwise amazing honeymoon, they were very minor, and certainly did not warrant the upcharge that the American and European travel companies add for their services.
Two quick shoutouts. First for our guide, Peter Kimani. After our trip to Diani beach ended , Peter picked us up from Nairobi Airport and was our leader for the next 5 days as we traveled the country from one safari destination to the next. To say that Peter is good at his job would be an understatement. With over 20 years of experience leading safaris under his belt, he is a veritable expert on almost all East African fauna and flora and has the birdwatching skills to rival some of the world's best. He knows everyone in the Kenyan safari world and never once led us astray during our trip. If we are ever fortunate enough to do another trip like this (and we hope to) we will be requesting that Peter guide us without question.
Second shotout is for AJ Kenyas manager James. From the moment we reached out to him he was quick to respond and attentive to our needs. He scheduled Zoom calls with us learn about our interests and help plan a trip that worked for us. And once we landed in Kenya we were in constant, quick communication with James via WhatsApp which made travel logistics easy.
If I had any constructive criticism for the company it would be that there could be a bit better communication early on about the visa and travel requirements to enter th country. Kenya actually has a surprisingly high number of travel forms that Americans need to acquire before entering the country including a visa (which takes multiple days to receive), an extensive COVID vaccination attestation (also takes time to approve), and another travel locator form that also seems to be COVID related. We researched this ourselves and were able to complete them all a week before leaving, but additional early guidance from AJ Kenya might have made that easier. But that was pretty minor, as everything worked out just fine.
Overall, our trip was outstanding and we would recommend AJ Kenya wholeheartedly to anyone who asked.
We were right. AJ Kenya was a delight to work with from the beginning and they planned an outstanding 9 day Kenya tour for us that included 4 nights in Diani Beach and 5 nights of safari (Naivasha, Nakuru, and Masai Mara). The entire trip we felt safe and heard. And the final price came in around 60% of what we had been quoted by American travel companies for the equivalent trip. Insofar as there were any hiccups on our otherwise amazing honeymoon, they were very minor, and certainly did not warrant the upcharge that the American and European travel companies add for their services.
Two quick shoutouts. First for our guide, Peter Kimani. After our trip to Diani beach ended , Peter picked us up from Nairobi Airport and was our leader for the next 5 days as we traveled the country from one safari destination to the next. To say that Peter is good at his job would be an understatement. With over 20 years of experience leading safaris under his belt, he is a veritable expert on almost all East African fauna and flora and has the birdwatching skills to rival some of the world's best. He knows everyone in the Kenyan safari world and never once led us astray during our trip. If we are ever fortunate enough to do another trip like this (and we hope to) we will be requesting that Peter guide us without question.
Second shotout is for AJ Kenyas manager James. From the moment we reached out to him he was quick to respond and attentive to our needs. He scheduled Zoom calls with us learn about our interests and help plan a trip that worked for us. And once we landed in Kenya we were in constant, quick communication with James via WhatsApp which made travel logistics easy.
If I had any constructive criticism for the company it would be that there could be a bit better communication early on about the visa and travel requirements to enter th country. Kenya actually has a surprisingly high number of travel forms that Americans need to acquire before entering the country including a visa (which takes multiple days to receive), an extensive COVID vaccination attestation (also takes time to approve), and another travel locator form that also seems to be COVID related. We researched this ourselves and were able to complete them all a week before leaving, but additional early guidance from AJ Kenya might have made that easier. But that was pretty minor, as everything worked out just fine.
Overall, our trip was outstanding and we would recommend AJ Kenya wholeheartedly to anyone who asked.
Written August 24, 2022
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Henry
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Out of this world safari experience. Outstanding professionals. Would recommend any safari traveler.
Dec 2020
In sum, I can describe AjKenyaSafaris.com team as very helpful and professional. I planned a safari with my family to the Masai Mara and Kenyan Coast in mini vacay of 7 days, 6 nights. James, Loise and Peter were absolute delight to deal with. From the first phone call the team was extremely polite, professional and very eager to facilitate my requests regarding our safari.
The firs 3 nights we spent at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge, which is exceptionally clean and well maintained. We really enjoyed enjoyed the roast lamb, potatoes and the desert was out of this world. Mocha mousse was my favorite.
We spent the 4th night at Golden Tulip Westlands Nairobi, before departing for the Kenyan Coast at Watamu.
The safaris at the Masai Mara were amazing. The guide, Peter, was very knowledgeable and skilled at tracking predators in particular. Being our first safari since the pandemic, we did not expect to be pampered this much. Everything was top class and professional. The guides and lodges observed strictly the COVID-19 protocols and guidelines to ensure our safety. Without hesitation, I would definitely recommend AjKenyaSafaris.com to anyone planning to discover Kenya intimately. Thank you!
The firs 3 nights we spent at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge, which is exceptionally clean and well maintained. We really enjoyed enjoyed the roast lamb, potatoes and the desert was out of this world. Mocha mousse was my favorite.
We spent the 4th night at Golden Tulip Westlands Nairobi, before departing for the Kenyan Coast at Watamu.
The safaris at the Masai Mara were amazing. The guide, Peter, was very knowledgeable and skilled at tracking predators in particular. Being our first safari since the pandemic, we did not expect to be pampered this much. Everything was top class and professional. The guides and lodges observed strictly the COVID-19 protocols and guidelines to ensure our safety. Without hesitation, I would definitely recommend AjKenyaSafaris.com to anyone planning to discover Kenya intimately. Thank you!
Written April 23, 2021
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Greg P
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Sep 2022
I highly recommend AJ safaris to anyone seeking a professional safari tour. James, the person that coordinates the safari is excellent. He’s very responsive over WhatsApp and planned the perfect safari for my needs. My actual guide was a man named Robert. Robert was very professional, kind, light hearted and knowledgeable. He had a 2 year degree is the safari field, which set him apart from other guides out on the safari. AJ safaris also has the best type of safari vehicles, a modified Toyota Land Cruiser. I would suggest staying away from any safari guides that use cheap 2-wheel drive converted vans, which I saw a lot of out on the Masai Mara. My Safari included going to Lake Navashia for 1 night and Masai Mara for 3-4 nights. It was a great experience.
Written September 12, 2022
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agnes w
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Aug 2021
What a wonderful trip! A BIG THANK YOU TO AJ KENYA SAFARIS!!! This was a lifetime experience. As you know, initially, I was hesitant due to my animals’ phobia, but your great team made it happen. How I’d have missed this life-changing experience.
Day 1: We were picked from Nairobi at 6 am as Polycap, our tour guide of the safari hand promised. After a warm greeting, we were welcomed to our vehicle en route to Naivasha Sanctuary farm and Crescent Island. We had the best time enjoying horse rides among wildlife at the Sanctuary Farm. Crescent Island was equally good as we took a boat ride at Lake Naivasha and then had a walking safari among wild animals. It was a great drive with a stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where we took photos of the escarpment.
Day 2: We had a fantastic time at hell’s gate admiring the two towers, water-gouged gorges, rocky towers and volcanos. The best part of this adventure was bike riding. Later, we left for Lake Nakuru, and it was pretty fulfilling to see the flamingos. The lake also had a lot on offer including zebras, buffalos, rhinos, giraffes, and dozens of birds.
Day3: What a team that knows how to keep time. On day 3, we were up by 6:00 am for a morning game drive. At least we managed to see the animals that we had not seen the previous day.
At 10 am, we were out of the park heading to Masai Mara. We had a stopover at Narok town for lunch and then continued with the journey, which took us close to six hours.
Day4: On this day, we had a Game drive at Masai Mara. We saw the BIG 5, and we were blessed to see the wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River. Our hearts, mind and eyes were filled with an abundance of wildlife.
Day 5: This was our last day, and we had to maximize it. Morning hours we had a game drive, and later we visited Masai village, where we had a wonderful experience of the Masai culture. I did not get enough of the five days and I plan on heading to Masai Mara with AjKenyaSafari again.
Day 1: We were picked from Nairobi at 6 am as Polycap, our tour guide of the safari hand promised. After a warm greeting, we were welcomed to our vehicle en route to Naivasha Sanctuary farm and Crescent Island. We had the best time enjoying horse rides among wildlife at the Sanctuary Farm. Crescent Island was equally good as we took a boat ride at Lake Naivasha and then had a walking safari among wild animals. It was a great drive with a stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where we took photos of the escarpment.
Day 2: We had a fantastic time at hell’s gate admiring the two towers, water-gouged gorges, rocky towers and volcanos. The best part of this adventure was bike riding. Later, we left for Lake Nakuru, and it was pretty fulfilling to see the flamingos. The lake also had a lot on offer including zebras, buffalos, rhinos, giraffes, and dozens of birds.
Day3: What a team that knows how to keep time. On day 3, we were up by 6:00 am for a morning game drive. At least we managed to see the animals that we had not seen the previous day.
At 10 am, we were out of the park heading to Masai Mara. We had a stopover at Narok town for lunch and then continued with the journey, which took us close to six hours.
Day4: On this day, we had a Game drive at Masai Mara. We saw the BIG 5, and we were blessed to see the wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River. Our hearts, mind and eyes were filled with an abundance of wildlife.
Day 5: This was our last day, and we had to maximize it. Morning hours we had a game drive, and later we visited Masai village, where we had a wonderful experience of the Masai culture. I did not get enough of the five days and I plan on heading to Masai Mara with AjKenyaSafari again.
Written January 17, 2022
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Fkamikazi
11 contributions
Mar 2022
Our safari to Tsavo East and Amboseli National Parks was a dream come true for my friends and I. We didn’t know we could do a safari to other parts of Kenya (we have done Nairobi Park and Masai Mara) until James suggested we try Amboseli and Tsavo.
The safari cost was within our budget, and using a 4x4 land cruiser was a plus - we have always used safari vans for our trips to save cost.
The trip started from pickup in Nairobi, and off we started the journey to Tsavo East at 6 am. It was a short drive of about 5hr. We were at the camp at noon, took lunch, and then went out for an afternoon game drive.
The next day's game drive was even better. We carried packed lunch from the hotel and went deep into the park, looking for the elusive leopard. We didn’t find this cat, but we managed to spot black rhinos, hippos, buffalos, lions, elephants, and other animals. It was a successful adventure as we managed to spot 4 of the big five within that short time.
On day 3, we checked out of the hotel and started the short drive to Amboseli. I didn’t know there was a lake called Lake Challa! Thanks, Peter, our safari guide, for making a stopover at this spectacular lake. We had some drinks here before continuing with the road trip to Amboseli. We were settled in the camp by noon, took lunch, and then went out for an afternoon game drive.
Amboseli was full of elephants - dozens and dozens of them. The next day's game drive was also quite successful as we saw cheetahs, lions, elephants, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, and other animals. The best part was the observation hill. We could see animals and aquatic birds at Lake Amboseli. We also had drinks at the hill while enjoying the spectacular view of Mt Kilimanjaro.
The 5th day saw us check out by 10 am and then enjoy the drive back to Nairobi. We will be heading to Masai Mara in July for the migration with Aj Kenya Safaris.
The safari cost was within our budget, and using a 4x4 land cruiser was a plus - we have always used safari vans for our trips to save cost.
The trip started from pickup in Nairobi, and off we started the journey to Tsavo East at 6 am. It was a short drive of about 5hr. We were at the camp at noon, took lunch, and then went out for an afternoon game drive.
The next day's game drive was even better. We carried packed lunch from the hotel and went deep into the park, looking for the elusive leopard. We didn’t find this cat, but we managed to spot black rhinos, hippos, buffalos, lions, elephants, and other animals. It was a successful adventure as we managed to spot 4 of the big five within that short time.
On day 3, we checked out of the hotel and started the short drive to Amboseli. I didn’t know there was a lake called Lake Challa! Thanks, Peter, our safari guide, for making a stopover at this spectacular lake. We had some drinks here before continuing with the road trip to Amboseli. We were settled in the camp by noon, took lunch, and then went out for an afternoon game drive.
Amboseli was full of elephants - dozens and dozens of them. The next day's game drive was also quite successful as we saw cheetahs, lions, elephants, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, and other animals. The best part was the observation hill. We could see animals and aquatic birds at Lake Amboseli. We also had drinks at the hill while enjoying the spectacular view of Mt Kilimanjaro.
The 5th day saw us check out by 10 am and then enjoy the drive back to Nairobi. We will be heading to Masai Mara in July for the migration with Aj Kenya Safaris.
Written April 13, 2022
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Subodh G
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Aug 2024 • Couples
We had a great vacation in Kenyan wildlife. Maasai Mara was a bucket list item and it was worth the wait and cost. AJ Kenya Safaries turned out to be a perfect choice as every expectation was exceeded. We got to see the Big 5 plus much more and were also fortunate to witness the Wildebeests crossing the Maara in large numbers. Soloman was a perfect guide / driver and he knew every corner of the park and all the tricks of the trade 😃 overall would recommend them any time. Full transparency provided in what they offer and they deliver what they promise 😊
Written August 22, 2024
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Aurélie H
Bujumbura, Burundi1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Family
Prior arriving in Kenya, James and his team helped us make sure we’ll have our e-visas ready and they communicated very well with us, sharing all about our booking.
Once in Kenya we had a very fruitful and peaceful stay. Peter was our guide throughout the trip to the Masai Mara, and he made sure we’d leave with great pictures and precious information, increasing our knowledge on wildlife.
We can highly recommend booking with them and traveling with them while in Kenya.
Once in Kenya we had a very fruitful and peaceful stay. Peter was our guide throughout the trip to the Masai Mara, and he made sure we’d leave with great pictures and precious information, increasing our knowledge on wildlife.
We can highly recommend booking with them and traveling with them while in Kenya.
Written October 14, 2022
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Amandeep G
New Delhi, India1 contribution
Nov 2020
I planned my trip to Kenya with Masaimarasafaris.in, and James was really helpful. Our guide, Peter, was exceedingly knowledgeable about wildlife, and the hotel James booked for us was clean and luxurious.
Well, the rates were highly discounted due to Covid and the hotel was not operating at full capacity, but the food was great and we loved the views. The safari land-cruiser was in great condition with a min fridge for our drinks during game drives. We also enjoyed the complementary local fruits and beers peter brought on day two. And yes, Masai Mara is a dream come true. We saw all members of the big 5, including famous group of 5 cheetahs called “Tano Bora.”
I will be planning my 2021 wildebeest migration with AjKenyasafaris.com ltd. God work James. And thanks to you and your team.
Well, the rates were highly discounted due to Covid and the hotel was not operating at full capacity, but the food was great and we loved the views. The safari land-cruiser was in great condition with a min fridge for our drinks during game drives. We also enjoyed the complementary local fruits and beers peter brought on day two. And yes, Masai Mara is a dream come true. We saw all members of the big 5, including famous group of 5 cheetahs called “Tano Bora.”
I will be planning my 2021 wildebeest migration with AjKenyasafaris.com ltd. God work James. And thanks to you and your team.
Written April 17, 2021
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Ahrita Kundu
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Sep 2022
Had a fabulous trip which was beautifully organized by James for 8D/7N trip to Kenya.
Response of James for quotation and queries was superfast and addressed all our questions and concerns very promptly. James planned our safari trip to Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. Each safari was unique and mesmerizing in its own way. James was easily accessible on WhatsApp even during the safari and was continuously in conversation with us for the entire safari.
Coming to our guide, Steve. Steve was super safe and smooth in his driving. When we were stuck in a horrible traffic which actually lasted for more than 12 hours, Steve could maneuver his way and made us reach our resort pretty early being compared to others. He had thorough knowledge of the animals and birds in different parks and made sure that we see all the Big 5 animals. He was continuously on radio trying to find unique and exciting scenarios for us to watch in the parks. He had good photography knowledge too.
In all, it was a superb trip and would definitely recommend AJ Kenya & Steve to all for an exciting and satisfying safari in Kenya.
Response of James for quotation and queries was superfast and addressed all our questions and concerns very promptly. James planned our safari trip to Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. Each safari was unique and mesmerizing in its own way. James was easily accessible on WhatsApp even during the safari and was continuously in conversation with us for the entire safari.
Coming to our guide, Steve. Steve was super safe and smooth in his driving. When we were stuck in a horrible traffic which actually lasted for more than 12 hours, Steve could maneuver his way and made us reach our resort pretty early being compared to others. He had thorough knowledge of the animals and birds in different parks and made sure that we see all the Big 5 animals. He was continuously on radio trying to find unique and exciting scenarios for us to watch in the parks. He had good photography knowledge too.
In all, it was a superb trip and would definitely recommend AJ Kenya & Steve to all for an exciting and satisfying safari in Kenya.
Written September 9, 2022
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Suparna Sanyal
Uppsala, Uppsala Län, Sweden17 contributions
Jun 2022
We just came back from our most memorable African forest trip after spending four days in Amboseli and six days in Masai Mara and the whole trip was like a dream. We saw all big five multiple times, busy in various actions. The most exciting ones were to watch a Cheetah mom hunting to feed her four playful cubs, a male Leopard eating his kill a big Impala sitting on a tree, a huge heard of elephant crossing and surrounding our car, a gorgeous Lion and Lioness couple spending their private times, a Lion and a young lion pride hunting a water buffalo in the endless Savanna, and guess what... we spend five hours with four lions relaxing in the shade of our car. We flew in between Ambeseli and Masai Mara, as well as from Masai Mara to Nairobi. These are unforgettable experiences and we can say without any hesitation that these experiences won't be possible without the expert and experienced arrangement by AjKenya Safaris. They are the best! It was completely value for money and time, actually much more than that. Peter K and James, you have treated us so well. We are already looking forward to come back.
Our guide in Amboseli Peter Karanza was excellent. He took so good care to follow our requests for endless stops for photography. He also followed us all the way to the airstrip in Amboseli. Many thanks Peter.
Our guide in Masai Mara, young and smart Steve was absolutely great (five star). He knew the forest so well. We spent five days with long safaris experiencing the forest and the animals in the way we never did before. He has good sense of photography, so how he placed our car for photography, yet taking care for not covering others was commendable. What an excellent driver and guide Steve is. Our wavelength matched with him perfectly and may be because of that we could see best of Masai Mara!
We will travel in Africa again with Aj Kenya Safaris and no hesitation to recommend them.
Our guide in Amboseli Peter Karanza was excellent. He took so good care to follow our requests for endless stops for photography. He also followed us all the way to the airstrip in Amboseli. Many thanks Peter.
Our guide in Masai Mara, young and smart Steve was absolutely great (five star). He knew the forest so well. We spent five days with long safaris experiencing the forest and the animals in the way we never did before. He has good sense of photography, so how he placed our car for photography, yet taking care for not covering others was commendable. What an excellent driver and guide Steve is. Our wavelength matched with him perfectly and may be because of that we could see best of Masai Mara!
We will travel in Africa again with Aj Kenya Safaris and no hesitation to recommend them.
Written June 19, 2022
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