Kenya Small Group Trips

I’m an amateur wildlife photographer and booked this safari mainly to shoot the “Big Five.” I wasn’t disappointed. The 4x4 vehicles had pop-up roofs which made it super easy to get clear shots. The guides were patient and even repositioned the vehicle to help me get better angles. I got shots of a male lion at golden hour, a herd of elephants with dust clouds swirling, and flamingos creating a pink blanket over Lake Nakuru. Even beyond the animals, Kenya is photogenic as heck—acacia trees silhouetted against the sunset, Maasai people in their beautiful red garments, and of course, Mount Kilimanjaro standing quietly in the background at Amboseli. This wasn’t just a vacation—it was a creative recharge. I’m already editing my portfolio to include a “Kenya” section!

An excellent itinerary, taking in three very different locations, all with brilliant wildlife-watching opportunities. Quite a few rough rides of several hours each in a Toyota Landcruiser. Superb accommodation throughout, and a very knowledgeable and helpful local leader.

Let me be upfront, this wasn’t a glamorous vacation. It was muddy. It was dusty. We had early mornings, long drives, and a few mosquito bites. But will I want to experiemce this again? Yes! The tour was well organized, and the guide was a legend! Quite funny, patient, and ridiculously sharp-eyed. Samburu was our first real dive into the wild, and it delivered. We saw elephants on day one, and from there it just kept coming, leopards, hyenas, even a rare kudu. One afternoon near Lake Nakuru, our vehicle got stuck in a patch of thick mud. Instead of getting annoyed, our group jumped out (after checking for nearby buffalo, obviously) and helped push. That’s the moment I’ll remember, complete strangers working together in the middle of Kenya. What impressed me most was how fast the team coordinated with support. Another vehicle was ready to assist if needed and our guide handled it all with total calm. You could tell they’ve got experience. The boat ride at Naivasha was another highlight. There’s something eerie and beautiful about hippos watching you from the waterline. Then came Masai Mara, which just floored me. We saw a lion cub playing with its sibling and a herd of wildebeest thundering past. It’s a feeling out of the world. The accommodations were decent, nothing fancy, but clean, comfortable, and always ready with a warm meal. And I appreciated how the team kept things running smoothly from behind the scenes. Airport pickup was seamless, the group size was just right, and every transition from lodge to lodge was effortless for such a packed itinerary. If you want pristine perfection maybe look elsewhere. But if you want raw beauty, real moments, and a sense of the world beyond your bubble, this is it. Hats off to the team for making it all flow.

Our Kenya safari was an amazing experience with so many highlights. Beautiful scenery, comfortable and high quality accommodation and best of all we were lucky to see “the big five” close up as well as many other animals and birds. Memories of seeing lions, cheetahs and one beautiful leopard up close will forever stay in my memory. Our tour leader Hussein was outstanding. He would always go the extra mile to make sure we all had a great experience. Always friendly, full of information and a great organiser, driver and wildlife spotter! Highly recommend this trip.

The whole kenya trip was just incredible. From the moment we landed in Nairobi, we were well taken care of. Our guide, Paul was knowledgeable, funny, and always knew where to find the best wildlife spots. Seeing elephants so close they felt like part of the group? Unreal. And lions just casually lounging in the grass? That’s the kind of thing you only see in National Geographic! Masai Mara was a highlight. The game drives were exciting without feeling hurried, and every time we thought we’d seen it all something else would amaze us, cheetahs, giraffes, even a leopard in a tree! Lake Nakuru had the flamingos and so many other birds, it felt like we were in a nature documentary. Amboseli was peaceful and the views of Kilimanjaro. Just magical. We ended each day with delicious food, friendly staff, and stories around the lodge fire. It was exactly what we needed: nature, quiet, and awe. This was our first time in Africa, and hopefully not our last. If you’re thinking about it, just do it!

An incredible experience! A very unique experience that takes you to some of the most incredible places for wildlife in the world. The guide and group size make you feel like you have your own special and unique trip. I would never have imagined the amount of incredible wildlife we witnessed and incredible viewing experiences all packed into one trip. The opportunities to help out in local communities and experience the people and culture made the trip even more amazing. It gives you a sense of fulfillment and gratitude to be so fortunate to have these types of experiences! Would recommend this to anyone, especially families looking for an escape to the great outdoors while still having the comfort of a wonderful accomodations.