“Lions, Hippos, and a Matriarch Elephant Chase — Kenya on a Budget Delivered!”
If you’re looking for a tailored, exciting, and unforgettable trip to Kenya — look no further. From the very start, planning with this company felt like sitting down with family to plot the perfect adventure. I had a lot of wishes (and quite a few changes along the way), but they patiently worked through every detail with me and somehow managed to squeeze everything into just 5 incredible days.
We truly saw it all — from rhinos and elephants at the orphanage, to the graceful (and impressively plump!) lions of Samburu. Visited a samburu village and made fire from two sticks! We stood in awe at Thomson Falls, cruised the great lakes spotting hippos in Naivasha, and even strolled among giraffes and zebra. And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, we soaked in the thermal baths of Hell’s Gate — the perfect ending to a long day of adventure.
The Land Cruiser had done it’s miles, but she did her job and added to the experience — especially the day a matriarch elephant started running after us because we may have gotten a little too close to her baby. I swear I felt the wind from her flapping ears! It’s one of those moments you never forget.
A big thank you to Faith, who handled all the admin with such professionalism and patience, and to Caroline, whose knowledge and guidance gave us full confidence that we were in the best hands. Truly, the service was top-class and went above and beyond — even down to arranging transport within Nairobi whenever needed.
And then there was Peter — our driver and guide — who made the journey come alive. The lodges were lovely, the food plentiful, and not once did we go hungry! Peter knew all the best panja routes to avoid traffic, shared endless stories and insights, and made sure every moment was memorable. By the end of the trip, saying goodbye felt like saying farewell to family.
A trip like this is always individual — what you bring to it is what makes it truly memorable. Not everything runs perfectly, and yes, there are moments of frustration, but pole pole and hakuna matata! You get what you give.
This was money well spent — an experience I’ll carry with me forever. I can’t recommend Kenya on a Budget enough. They are flexible, caring, service-minded, and will do everything possible to make sure your holiday is a success.
Asante sana! Until next time.
5 juli 2025
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