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Tailor-made Kenya Safari by AF, 1 Apr 2025
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10 year anniversary trip in Kenya

8 day trip in Kenya, spread between 2 days in Nairobi and 6 in the Masai Mara. We stayed in three excellent accomodation across locations, with stunning facilities and amazing staff. It was evident that the Expert Africa team had heard what we wanted from this trip and had tailored the itinerary perfectly to reflect this. The whole experience was also seamless, making for a truly stress free and once-in-a lifetime trip.

8 day trip in Kenya, spread between 2 days in Nairobi and 6 in the Masai Mara. We stayed in three excellent accomodation across locations, with stunning facilities and amazing staff. It was evident that the Expert Africa team had heard what we wanted from this trip and had tailored the itinerary perfectly to reflect this. The whole experience was also seamless, making for a truly stress free and once-in-a lifetime trip.

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Excellent team with strong knowledge and communications skill. Worked with us collaboratively from day 1 to give us all of our options in our budget and to guide us on what is the best combination based on our expressed preferences for the trip. Everything felt tailored and looked after, with the personal notes during our stay in one lodge being a special touch on top of it all!

Expert Africa responded to this review on 03 Apr 2025:

Thank you very much for your lovely comments, Artemis. I’m so pleased that you rated your special anniversary trip “the best trip you ever had”. It was a pleasure planning this trip with you – our focus is on providing the best possible experience that best suits what you were looking for, so I am thrilled that your trip worked well for you. I look forward to helping you with planning another African adventure in the future. Best wishes, Claire @ Expert Africa

Tailor-made Kenya Safari by East Africa Safari , 16 Mar 2025
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Amazing trip to Kenya and Tanzania

A magical holiday with so many amazing memories! We visited amboseli, the mara and the Serengeti before heading to Zanzibar.

A magical holiday with so many amazing memories! We visited amboseli, the mara and the Serengeti before heading to Zanzibar.

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Fantastic company. Service levels were exceptional and our trip was flawless. Parita looked after every element and made the daunting tasks of planning a complex safari a pleasure.

Expert Africa responded to this review on 17 Mar 2025:

Thank you so much for the lovely review, Neil. It was a great pleasure working with you on your safari itinerary. I'm very happy that the safari surpassed your expectations, and you had so many great experiences - from the evening view of Kilimanjaro with sundowners, to the balloon flight over the Mara with champagne breakfast, and a rare sighting of a black rhino in the Serengeti. I hope you’ll visit Africa again, and I look forward to helping you arrange your next adventure there. Many thanks, Parita @ Expert Africa.

Tailor-made Kenya Safari by Dr and Mrs P, 10 Mar 2025
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Trip of a lifetime

Amazing 3 centre safari holiday in Kenya, followed by a beach stay in Zanzibar. All organised by Expert Africa. Stayed in three national parks and conservancies with outstanding camp facilities, fabulous service and a wildlife experience that could not have been better. Simply fantastic.

Amazing 3 centre safari holiday in Kenya, followed by a beach stay in Zanzibar. All organised by Expert Africa. Stayed in three national parks and conservancies with outstanding camp facilities, fabulous service and a wildlife experience that could not have been better. Simply fantastic.

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Expert Africa have all the experience, knowledge, contacts and collaborators that you need to have a superlative safari experience. They ensured a smooth and unforgettable holiday and left us with wonderful memories of Africa.

Expert Africa responded to this review on 20 Mar 2025:

Thanks so much Andrew for taking the time review your trip to Kenya and Zanzibar with us. We are so pleased we were able to assist with your trip, and it has been such a pleasure to read that the camps and wildlife lived up to your expectations. We’re so appreciative of the personal feedback you have shared with us separately on each of your guides (we love being able to celebrate those that go the extra mile to make our travellers’ trips special, and it sounds like Juma, Martin and Rinka certainly helped make this a special experience). I hope it goes without saying that if you’d like to try your luck with more ‘just-in-the-nick-of-time’ leopard sightings or Zanzibari cooking courses, we’d be delighted to assist! All the best, Jessica @ Expert Africa

Tailor-made Kenya Safari by steveklikr, 11 Feb 2025
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Fantastic Kenya safari organised by Expert Africa

Once again I have enjoyed a wonderful safari at great locations in Kenya, put together for me by Expert Africa whose people really are expert in this field. Thanks for all your planning and expertise!

Once again I have enjoyed a wonderful safari at great locations in Kenya, put together for me by Expert Africa whose people really are expert in this field. Thanks for all your planning and expertise!

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Expert Africa are brilliant at making arrangements for wonderful trips to Africa with knowledgeable dedicated agents for different destinations. They have a real understanding of their travellers needs and expectations and in depth knowledge of the various countries and wildlife destinations.

Expert Africa responded to this review on 25 Feb 2025:

Thank you for your kind words and for supporting us over the past 15 years Steve. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your latest trip to Kenya, visiting the Kicheche Camps as well as Kulalu which you obviously love. It's wonderful that you have taken over a dozen amazing trips with us, most of which have been to Kenya, but also to Zambia and Tanzania, and enjoyed them all so much. Please get back in touch with me when you are ready to plan the next one, and I would be delighted to help you once again. Claire @ Expert Africa.

Tailor-made Kenya Safari by Nick_H, 18 Jan 2025
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Outstanding Masai Mara Conservancies safari Dec 24 to Jan 25 arranged by Expert Africa

Another superb safari arranged by Expert Africa and Claire Scott. The experience of arranging the trip to being under African skies was flawless. Expert Africa are my go-to Safari provider for a very good reason, they have an exceptional reputation with the camps and lodges and are attentive to your needs as a traveller. It was an outstanding Safari focusing upon the Mara Conservancies and I could not praise Expert Africa, Claire, and the ...

Another superb safari arranged by Expert Africa and Claire Scott. The experience of arranging the trip to being under African skies was flawless. Expert Africa are my go-to Safari provider for a very good reason, they have an exceptional reputation with the camps and lodges and are attentive to your needs as a traveller. It was an outstanding Safari focusing upon the Mara Conservancies and I could not praise Expert Africa, Claire, and the properties that I visited highly enough. Serian and Kicheche locations are superb with expert guides, management, staff, food, and hospitality are of an exceptional standard and are highly recommended. They really did feel like my home in Africa, and meeting likeminded travellers added to the experience. Serian and Kicheche in Mara North, Kicheche Bush Camp and Kicheche Valley camp were truly amazing and I loved every moment of my safari. One day after returning home I began to discuss my next trip with Claire. Thank you, Claire, and all at Serian, Kicheche and in Nairobi who made this such an amazing safari and the memories to last a lifetime.

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Expert Africa and their specialist, Claire Scott, were beyond brilliant, providing the most wonderful safari. Claire is so attentive and ensures that she understands her customer that I have every confidence that she knows what I will enjoy and I trust her suggestions implicitly.

Expert Africa responded to this review on 29 Jan 2025:

Thank you so much Nick for your lovely review and kind words. It’s always a pleasure to help you plan your trips, and I’m very pleased that we are your “go-to” safari provider. I am very happy that this second trip with us went flawlessly and that you had another lovely stay with Kicheche, as I know you love staying at their camps. And thank you booking another trip for the end of this year. Since you like to be away over Christmas and New Year, I’m glad we have already booked and confirmed this third trip for you - I expect it will be just as enjoyable as the first two! Best wishes Claire @ Expert Africa

Tailor-made Kenya Safari by Brian, 30 Nov 2024
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2024 Kenya and Tanzania Safai

Our trip as a whole met our expectations and went way beyond. We have done nothing but rave about it since we returned home. We have told everyone we have talked to about the trip what a great experience it was and how great it was to work with Richard. Given the opportunity to plan another trip like this, we would certainly be comfortable working with Richard and would highly recommend him and Expert Africa to friends.

Our trip as a whole met our expectations and went way beyond. We have done nothing but rave about it since we returned home. We have told everyone we have talked to about the trip what a great experience it was and how great it was to work with Richard. Given the opportunity to plan another trip like this, we would certainly be comfortable working with Richard and would highly recommend him and Expert Africa to friends.

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Our trip wouldn’t have been nearly as enjoyable without Richard’s efforts and collaboration. He truly made everything come together seamlessly.

Expert Africa responded to this review on 23 Dec 2024:

Many thanks for your very kind words Brian – we're delighted you had such a successful trip. After your meticulously detailed research and planning, it was a long, ambitious itinerary across Kenya and Tanzania, and we are so pleased that it all worked so well for you. If you do catch the safari bug again, we would be very glad to organise another Africa trip for you! Richard @ Expert Africa

Tailor-made Kenya Safari by Raisins, 27 Sep 2024
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Kenya in September 2024

Arrived in Nairobi. Greeted and guided every step of the way on arrival at the airport to the camps to our eventual departure at the end. Two nights at Tamarind Tree Hotel. Very comfortable, nice pool and well equipped gym. Private tour at Sheldricks well worth seeing baby orphan elephants being fed and bathed. Top notch stays at luxury camps. Especially liked Kicheche Bush Camp. Excellent guides. Lots of opportunities to see all kinds of wildlife ...

Arrived in Nairobi. Greeted and guided every step of the way on arrival at the airport to the camps to our eventual departure at the end. Two nights at Tamarind Tree Hotel. Very comfortable, nice pool and well equipped gym. Private tour at Sheldricks well worth seeing baby orphan elephants being fed and bathed. Top notch stays at luxury camps. Especially liked Kicheche Bush Camp. Excellent guides. Lots of opportunities to see all kinds of wildlife including birds. Trip of a lifetime.

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Expert Africa was excellent to deal with. Responsive. Very clear communication. Great information on preparing and getting ready for the trip including making sure we considered vaccinations and medications that might be needed. Attentive during the trip when some of our group had medical issues. Very responsive and caring.

Expert Africa responded to this review on 02 Oct 2024:

Many thanks for your very kind words Rae. I was delighted you had such a great trip - and particularly happy to read in your detailed feedback to us at Expert Africa that you got up very close and personal with Craig, one of the big tuskers in Amboseli. What a moment! Many thanks again for taking the trouble to report back on your trip and review our services in such detail. Don’t hesitate to contact me again the next time you feel the safari mood coming on! Richard @ Expert Africa

Tailor-made Kenya Safari by docheathermd, 2 Apr 2024
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Kenya 2024 Lewa conservancy, Amboselli Mara North

the brilliant trip organized by Expert Africa Claire Scott started in Lewa Conservancy at Kifaru house. One of the highlights was a tour of the ranger centre and a visit to the dog tracking service. Amboselli offered lovely views of Mount Kilamonjaro. Mara North at Elephant Pepper House was full of wild life and few humans.

the brilliant trip organized by Expert Africa Claire Scott started in Lewa Conservancy at Kifaru house. One of the highlights was a tour of the ranger centre and a visit to the dog tracking service. Amboselli offered lovely views of Mount Kilamonjaro. Mara North at Elephant Pepper House was full of wild life and few humans.

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We have used Expert AFrica since 2008 for our many trips They have always been responsive and top notch and their attention to detail is outstanding. Highly recommend them.

Tailor-made Kenya Safari by Beez, 7 Feb 2024
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Horseback riding and bush camp safari in Kenya

I spent four days in Laikipia horseback riding and animal viewing, and then four days in the Mara at a bush camp viewing animals via Land Cruiser.

I spent four days in Laikipia horseback riding and animal viewing, and then four days in the Mara at a bush camp viewing animals via Land Cruiser.

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Expert Africa was my tour operator. They were excellent in guiding me through pre-trip preparations and making sure I was escorted through the various transitions. Because of global unrest involving my home country, I was nervous before my trip and they arranged a phone call to help me through my concerns. Excellent customer service!

Tailor-made Kenya Safari by Mr P of Norfolk, 4 Feb 2024
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Kenya safari and beach holiday

Amazing hospitality and wildlife viewing at the 2 lodges selected for us and then a very relaxing stay at Diani Beach.

Amazing hospitality and wildlife viewing at the 2 lodges selected for us and then a very relaxing stay at Diani Beach.

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The package put together for us met all our requests and expectations. Everything was well organised and all the ground agents and staff looking after us were very friendly and helpful.