Kenya
Customer reviews

Published on 05/09/2024

It was a BRILLIANT holiday, we all loved it. Given all that we did and saw, it felt a lot longer than two weeks – possibly the best family holiday ever. The itinerary was great, with a really nice mix of camps and scenery, so eight days in the bush didn’t feel too much. Connections were slick, short and efficient, ground staff were super helpful. Having the majority of time in conservancies rather than national parks was absolutely right – we needed the variety of walks, night drives, bush meals, etc., or else too much sedentary truck time. Great job by our consultant and all at Original. Thank you.

Published on 18/03/2024

James - thank you. We had a truly wonderful and memorable trip. Everything that Original Travel had a hand in was perfect. Our time at Lewa was perfect and Sirikoi is very special. Sarara was also great and we loved the Samburu experience. Kinondo Kwetu is also a special place. I was not expecting the food to be a highlight, but it was a revelation. We will go back to Kenya. We will go back to Sirikoi. We will probably go back to Sarara. We are properly happy punters. James and Team – thank you.

Published on 18/03/2024

Everything was absolutely pitch perfect - it really could not have been improved upon! It was a magical experience. The time spent with various Samburu men & women was incredibly interesting. I really appreciated the fact that all three places were either set up for / run by / contributing to & therefore truly part of the local community - it really showed. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh & wonderful, as were ALL the staff & guides. I cannot wait to go back! Thank you to James & all the team at Original Travel.

Published on 05/02/2024

We had the most wonderful holiday! Starting with our arrival in a tiny plane at Lewa I felt like Denis Finch-Hatton. The lodge was so lovely and our safari guide, Zion, was just superb. He found all the animals we hoped for and each evening took us to an exquisite spot for gin and tonics. Manda Bay was enchanting. Our rondavels were luxurious and we were looked after royalty, including dinner on the beach by candlelight. We hired a dhow to go fishing and another day to go snorkelling. Arriving eventually in Nairobi for our return, we were met by Melanie the concierge and taken to the Shereton for dinner which was a great improvement to dining at the airport. She looked after us beautifully. Now it is lovely to be home though pretty chilly. I cannot thank you and your team enough for organising everything so well. A triumph.

Published on 24/01/2024

Charlotte was a huge proponent of us staying at Loisaba. We had never heard of it previously. This was by far the highlight of our honeymoon - a magical place and fantastic accommodation. We are very grateful to her for encouraging this option! Overall, we had a pleasant experience working with Original Travel and with Charlotte. As two people who do not typically use a travel agent or service, but travel frequently, it was a treat. Loisaba Tented Cam was world class, 10/10. Truly one of the best places we have ever stayed. The accommodations are luxe and the staff are incredibly attentive and warm. The food was also an unexpected highlight - absolutely delicious at every meal. We sincerely hope to return here one day! The Palms in Zanzibar was exquisite. The property is so beautiful and well appointed. The villas are massive. Having the private beach cabana for each villa is an excellent touch. This is the perfect spot for a honeymoon. Quiet, romantic, relaxing. The service was attentive and accommodating. The food was so fresh and so tasty. Again, we sincerely hope to return one day!

Published on 01/02/2019

The trip was very successful, fabulous, just what we had discussed from the beginning we wanted to achieve. The safari part was great and Elephant Pepper did cater to the six children in a very nice manner. Very accommodating on their requests to give the best opportunity possible. The Galu Beach experience was very good also, bearing in mind the Swedish owners have young kinds and are very accommodating in the various requests and activities for them.

Published on 22/01/2019

A note to say thank you for everything, such is the level of professionalism and courtesy we have come to enjoy on our trip to Kenya, we should really have expected nothing less. All in all it's a bit of a shock to the system being home and back to reality, but I think lots of little sparks of inspiration were ignited on this trip and we won’t forget it for a long time. We couldn’t recommend your work or that of the teams you chose to host us more highly - thank you again for a very special trip

Published on 01/12/2018

Thank you for organising such a perfect trip to Kenya. You have been following up every step of the way making sure we are happy and everything is running smoothly. And your hand written letter on arrival in our room was such a lovely and surprising touch - it made us feel very special. Thank you. You really took our specific needs to heart. We were the only two in our vehicle most days and one of few cars in the park which really made it special and exclusive. We also had time to relax, drink G&Ts and read our books by the pool and came back refreshed. Just what we wanted. I also have to say the info on your app and itinerary are so thorough - such an asset for any holiday! Thank you again for such a well planned and thought-out holiday.

Published on 21/06/2018

Best holiday EVER. You got it perfectly for us - you are a wonder. Absolutely loved it. It really was amazing and definitely a place that grabs your soul. I have to go back!

Published on 03/06/2018

Fantastic, really really good. All went very smoothly. Thank you again for organising such an amazing trip for us. Truly once in a lifetime experience.