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3 Reviews

3.7 out of 5

Nigel Eaton

Reviewed March 2026

Hectic but enjoyable Wildlife Viewing

The wildlife viewing was very good – from the elephant herds in Amboseli, through the boat ride on Lake Naivasha, and on to Nakuru National Park and the Maasai Mara. It is a very busy trip. There is a lot of driving and the roads (both in and outside the reserves) were in poor condition. This meant an early start every day and not a lot of leisure time at the lodges. Having said that, the accommodation at all the lodges was excellent. The vehicles were in good condition with a roof that lifts to allow good game viewing.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing Mount Kilimanjaro for the first time, emerging from the clouds on our last morning at Amboseli. We enjoyed seeing all the plentiful wildlife including over 100 species of birds.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We did not have a separate tour leader but rather two drivers for the two vehicles. The drivers were knowledgeable and took a lot of trouble getting us good wildlife viewing. We felt very safe with our driver who handled the amount of traffic and the potholed roads very competently.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Choose when you go carefully. We did not want to go when the wildebeest migration was happening. We thought we would be travelling just before the rainy season started. However, this year the rains came early so there was a lot of lying water in Amboseli, and we were restricted about where we could travel in the Maasai Mara. On the plus side, the lying water meant we saw a good variety of bird life.

Claire Underwood

Reviewed January 2026

Too rushed.

The idea is sound – visiting four parks maximises the chance of seeing a good variety of wildlife.
However the trip notes seriously under state the terrible condition of the roads and therefore the time it takes to make the transfers. We spent more time on the road between parks than we did on game drives.
The driving is terrifying.
The whole trip felt rushed, as soon as we arrived at a park we were hurried into a meal and then straight out in the vehicle again. There was no time to relax or make use of the facilities in the lodges (which were lovely.)
The behaviour of the guides in the parks was shocking to me. There is a 5 vehicles per animal rule but whenever there was a big cat there were a crowd of 30 or more, all jostling for position and hounding the animals if they moved off. At one point I thought they had run over a chetah. Our driver also broke the no driving off road and no speeding rules. I felt ashamed to be part of it.

Most Inspirational Moment

We were present when a solo lioness challenged a leopard in a tree and stole her kill.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alex was very knowledgeable but didn't offer up much information without being asked. His driving was frightening.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Think very carefully about this one. And if you have any back problems or issues with motion sickness do not do it.

Reply from Exodus

We’d like to thank Claire for taking the time to leave a candid review of her experience on this trip, though it’s a matter of real regret that she was disappointed by several aspects.

We feel we accurately portray the nature of the roads in Kenya, as we state in the trip notes that “There are some long drives over rough roads on this trip, which allow us to get into the wilds of Kenya.” We’re sorry that, regardless, Claire found the drives were more demanding than she’d anticipated.

It was concerning to read about Claire’s impression of the driving on this trip. Our drivers are experienced in driving on Kenyan roads, and in some instances need to maintain a certain speed to navigate the corrugated sections of road more stably. Nevertheless, we have spoken to our local team about this and do not expect to see similar comments about the driving from future clients going forward.

We also understand that a rare sighting in the park Claire mentions meant that an exception was made to the “5 vehicle only” rule by park authorities, though it is a shame to learn that Claire felt the number and pushiness of vehicles soured the experience for her.

Finally, with regards to the itinerary, we find that in general our customers are happy with the pace of the trip, but we are looking at tweaking certain days on future departures to reduce the amount of travelling, as we appreciate this was a drawback for Claire.

– Annabel Thompson, Exodus Product Manager

GRACE THORNTON

Reviewed July 2025

Pinch me bucket list moment!

Kenya’s week-long safari adventure was an unforgettable journey, taking us from the breathtaking elephant herds of Amboseli National Park beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, to serene early-morning boat rides among hippos on Lake Naivasha, and the vibrant birdlife of Lake Nakuru, where hundreds of species filled the skies. It concluded with the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara, where we encountered lions, rhinos, giraffes, and zebras in their natural habitat. Each moment was seamlessly organised, our guides were expert in all areas, covering topics on not only the animals in the parks, but welcoming us into the essence and culture of Kenya as a country, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in all that Kenya had to offer – it’s beauty and wildlife while experiencing the peace and wonder of Africa’s landscapes—a truly inspiring and transformative adventure.

Most Inspirational Moment

A sunrise hot air balloon ride over the masai mara, seeing the game reserve below from a different perspective, watching animals dash across beneath us while relishing in the beautiful warm sunrise

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was truly magnificent. He was totally immersed in everything to do with wildlife. He had been an ecologist and studied many different animals over a 25 year career, with his current studies into butterflies. Knowledgeable about his country, politics, farming, animals, populations and history. He made us feel safe and secure throughout the week, with the customer and animal safety at the forefront of everything he did.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Kenya accepts USD and KES and the conversion rate is best with KES so try and pay with KES where you can. Some of the optional extras (Masai Mara village visit and hot air balloon ride) and require USD but for all other things, KES is the currency to pay with. Also ensure you have a camera with a great zoom lens and a decent pair of binoculars to really take in, close up, all that Kenya and it's wildlife has to offer