Kenya: reviews from our travellers

"An excellent trip, when I asked my grandson [age 10] what was the best part of the trip, without hesitation, he said "James the guide". I would not hesitate to recommend him." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari

"Can't thank Richard enough for his advice and the way he set the trip up. We were really pleased with all aspects of the holiday. I can quite understand why Richard is so keen on the Conservancies and the Kicheche camps.

I can't actually think of any way in which the trip could have gone off more smoothly.

We were very impressed with Southern Cross and the Eka hotel and the transfers went like a dream. All the managers and staff at both camps were superb. Nothing was too much trouble. As for the game, and particularly cat sightings. Wow! 2500 plus photos after initial editing says it all.

In conclusion, the highest praise I can give is that if we decide to do a similar trip we'll be contacting Richard and Expert Africa to organise it with every confidence!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Kenya safari

"We were in Kenya principally because of a business visit to Nairobi and decided (as we had in December in the same circumstances) to add on a few days vacation.

As we live in Livingstone getting to Nairobi is very straightforward thanks to Kenya Airways flying Nairobi-Livingstone-Cape Town return three times per week.This is an excellent service, taking in views of arguably the three most iconic pieces of natural scenery on the continent, ie Kilimanjaro, Vic Falls and Table Mountain.

We had no hesitation in working with Expert Africa to arrange the non-work elements of our trip, our 20th with EA since we first ventured with the firm in 2006.

As always, we enjoyed a very helpful dialogue with the EA team, Richard Trillo in this case, working out what we would do. The plan worked perfectly and the trip more than lived up to our expectations." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari

"As a whole my first long trip to Kenya was successful and everything took place as planned. The trip gave me a good insight about safaris and background knowledge of the natural world in Kenya, although my stay at Severin Safari Camp could have been better managed. I hope to revisit in the future and I certainly will want to return to Ol Pajete.

Being advised against visiting Lake Turkana was correct. Whilst in Kenya I spoke to people who had visited Turkana and they found the place unbearable because of the heat.

Lastly, thank you James for helping to sort out the trip at such short notice.

P.S. Apologies for the length of my Feedback but my memory got the better of me." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Kenya safari

"There were no significant problems and I got to do or see everything on my must do list. Richard went out of his way to satisfy my odd interests." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Kenya safari

"This is the second trip I took with Expert Africa with Richard Trillo's help to Kenya.

I chose to return to the same places because I enjoyed myself so much the first time and felt a home and among family with those who worked at the places I stayed. Excellent service with attention to detail. I felt safe the whole time I travelled.

My driver Edward, at the end of my trip, picked me up at Safari Link and took care of me in Nairobi till I went to airport to fly home.

I would return again to the same places." Read full review: 7 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari

"Although I have travelled extensively in Africa, it was my first time in Kenya. I'd shied away, mostly worried about huge crowds around sightings. This trip helped dispel that view: it is possible to go to Kenya (so convenient if you only have a short amount of time!) and enjoy the best it has offer in beautiful, remote areas.

Both Kicheche camps were were excellent; I would wholeheartedly recommend them.

And special thanks to Expert Africa for rearranging my itinerary at the last minute, due to safety concerns. I should emphasise that there was absolutely no reason to worry in Ol Pejeta in Laikipia." Read full review: 68 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari

"Our Agent, Richard Trillio did a great job helping us put together a Safari in three different environments, first at the Mara Plains Camp where we got a feeling of the wildlife at the plains then see the massive number of animals that are in the migration at Alex Walker`s Serian South Serengeti Camp and at last see the uniqueness of the environment at the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge and having a great introduction to wild animals at our arrival at Africa in Nairobi while staying at Giraffe Manor and then the more relaxed ending of our trip while enjoying the quietness and the beach at The Palms Zanzibar. Thank you!!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari

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This was our 4th booking with ET, second in Kenya through Richard, and he and Tracey's arrangements were first rate so from our perspective no need to change a winning formula!
Note, ours was a non standard request as we travelled under our own steam (Avios) but Richard was happy to help with this booking as a stand alone." Read full review: 3 nights in Africa; 3 on a Kenya safari

"Thanks for taking this trip on Richard, your help and input were invaluable. I'm happy to give you more details and pictures of Leopards Lair and any updates on Lions Bluff if you want" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 1 on a Kenya safari