Kimkim Trip Reviews for Kenya

We arrived very late and the night manager had a hot meal waiting for us. The room was well stocked and the shower was great.

The Lodge is in the national park and the views are absolutely amazing. The food is served buffet style, there is a wide variety and very tasty. My friend celebrated her birthday during our stay and they celebrated her with a beautiful cake and a birthday song. It was great!

Maji Moto was a highlight of my trip in Kenya. The Camp itself was lovely - modern amenities in the bush, including coffee for our early morning and a beautiful bathroom that was open to the stars.

The Royal Zebra River Safari Lodge was the perfect place to wind up a 3 week trip in Africa. The staff were all incredibly friendly, and the food was wonderful. Our room was spacious and welcoming, giving us room to relax and rest up before starting our trek home. The complementary massages were also amazing.

This balloon ride was magical - the captain was very knowledgeable and communicated everything clearly, starting with the safety brief, sharing insights of the Mara as we were in the air, and also ensuring that our group was taken care of at the breakfast after the flight. The balloon ride itself was really cool - gave us a totally different view of the Mara after being on jeep game drives for a day and a half prior. The breakfast was also lovely - we watched Zebras migrating back to the Serengeti as a backdrop to our meal.

The illtalala Community visit was incredible and a highlight of our time in Kenya. Our host, Stanley (a Maasai warrior), along with several more warriors welcomed us with a traditional greeting and song and presented us with our very own Shuka (a traditional wrap worn by the Maasai). We had a wonderful lunch in the bush and then visited the local school, learning about the progress the children are making and opportunities to continue strengthening their opportunities. We also visitied a Maasai homestead, learning how they live and support their families, as well as how the Maasai Tribe functions. We ended the day with a Nature Walk and dinner in the bush, meeting many Maasai along the way. It was a wonderful experience and gave me an opportunity to quickly immerse in the elements that are the Maasai people

Excellent hotel with very good service. Swimming pool is heated.

Very nice positioned in a natural environment. Staff is extremely friendly. Accommodation is pleasant.

We enjoyed this hotel very much. The cultural aspects of it were very special.

There were no flamingos, which was a disappointment.

Just a bit loud at night because of street music.

There were several nice ostrich meandering about. One walked past me and brushed her feathers with my arm. How fortunate I was to have such a personal encounter.

Everyone attended to every need we could have possibly had. We especially enjoyed Maureen

It was beautiful. Zebra came up to the rail on our patio. Being able to look at the lake from our room was gorgeous.

This yurt type room was fun and felt like we were in the wilderness. There were monkeys in the trees that were fun to watch. It was beautiful. The staff were attentive and helpful. I could have spent days there.

Our room looked out over the lake. It was beautiful. There were baboons all over as well as hydrax on the lawns. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. I woke up one morning with a kidney stone and there was a nurse on the property who helped me so much. It was an amazing experience.

Ciala was a beautiful place with many amenities. The staff were attentive and took good care of us.

Very fun and got to see many animals

Our first experience with Safari. It was beautiful.

Wonderful

This was so fabulous. We saw so many different animals and had the unbelievable pleasure of seeing the beginning of the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Have seen places like this in the USA

We really appreciated putting this in our schedule. Joseph was very accommodating of our wishes.

Unequalled!! This is a must

When we got to the lake we thought we would be on a boat like a pontoon or equivalent. This boat was a rowboat with a motor. It ended up being such a great experience. Made us a bit nervous at first. Highly recommend it.

I would have left this experience out. We have fed giraffes at our local zoos. They are beautiful animals and I didn’t realize there are different kinds. It was educational but again, I would have forgotten e this one.

A once in a lifetime opportunity. Thanks for making it happen for us.

Would gladly stay here again. It was clean, check-in was easy, and the suites were huge. There was some noise from the nearby city but the hotel offered earplugs. Also very nice to have a washing machine in the suite!

The rooms seemed slightly dated but the experience with the animals up close more than made up for it. I would gladly stay here again!

Was under construction when we were there. Our room was pretty small but we still had a great stay. I believe the new lodges will be larger.

Wow Wow Wow!!! Absolutely the best stay of our trip. I would highly encourage anyone to stay here!

This was my favorite game drive of the whole trip!

This was such a fun way to kick off our trip. Our guide, John, was incredible and we saw many animals due to his knowledge and skill.

This ended up not as sunrise but midday with lunch. Regardless, it was amazing! The food was incredible, the staff fantastic, and the drinks were flowing. It was a really relaxing experience nestled between game drives.

Wow! I'm so glad we did this. Absolutely a highlight of the trip!

Just amazing!

they have restaurant 24 hours and they serve hot food anytime. location was very peaceful, convinent, safe and rooms are cleaned and comfortable. Staff was amazing

very friendly service, feels like home, they wash your shoes after you come back from trekking, food was amazing, they did bon fire at our request just for us that was very kind .

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge was absolutely my favorite place along the trip. It was an amazing experience staying there, and I even wished we could have stayed an extra day. The lodge itself was incredible, and the tranquility and ambiance of the place were unmatched.

The Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi was a remarkable experience. Despite some mobility challenges, the team, including Danny and the Gorilla Trackers, did an amazing job accommodating us by arranging for us to visit one of the closer gorilla families. The effort they made to ensure we had an incredible experience was truly commendable.

The Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour in Kenya was awesome. We had a great time visiting a local school, and the entire experience was absolutely delightful. We loved the class, the environment, and the interaction with the community.

The Cooking Class with a Local Host was absolutely fantastic. I loved every moment of it. The local host and her family were amazing, and the food was fantastic. My kids and I had a lot of fun, and we enjoyed interacting with the kids and experiencing the local culture so closely.

We stayed in this hotel when we first arrived in Nairobi. The room was large and included a small kitchen space. The bed was fairly comfortable and the bathroom had a nice walk-in shower with plenty of hot water and water pressure. The buffet breakfast was ok - this was our first introduction to Kenyan pastry/food, and it fell far short of our expectation. I don't recall they had yogurt or much in the way of sliced cheese and meats the first morning - I believe they added some the second morning of our stay. They did have someone cooking eggs to order. The noise level during the night from outside casino/bars was outrageous. We were on the 11th floor but it was still so loud, ear plugs/white noise machine didn't help. The loud music/DJ went from roughly 9:00 pm until 5:00 AM the next day and was repeated Sat and Sun nights. The hotel front desk said this only happened on the weekend, and they had asked the casino to lower the noise level but they were ignored. The hotel had a fairly decent restaurant where we ate dinner.

This location had cute cottages with space on the front stoop to sit and watch the sunset. Quiet and relaxing! The food was delicious and they offered vegetarian options as well as meat choices. Hotel staff was friendly and helpful, especially those in the restaurant.

We had a VIP tent with our own lounge access and hostess, Caroline (Chela) to make sure we were well taken care of. Our tent was located on the edge of the property, with the game reserve right outside our door. The Masai who were employed at the game camp one evening performed the jumping dance and explained the significance - how cool was that!! The food was delicious with many choices.

We spent two nights in this unique location in Tanzania. Each tented lodge overlooks the Serengeti National Park and the abundance of wildlife that is displayed before your lodge is amazing! The room was large and the bed comfortable. The food was delicious. For the days we were on a game drive, they had lunch boxes available for you to pick out food you'd like to take on your drive for the missed meal.

After you turn off the highway, you drive along a dirt road for at least a mile before turning down a side road and ending up in paradise! The cottages are spacious with views over the coffee plantation and grounds. When we arrived, we were greeted with a variety of drinks to try as well as small snacks. The bed was extra king sized and very comfortable. The room was large with a fireplace and separate seating area. There was also seating on the outside deck where you could enjoy a relaxing evening soaking up the atmosphere! The large bathroom had a footed tub as well as a walk-in shower and separate toilet space. The food was delicious and the staff were very attentive! For their turn-down service, they will include a hot water bottle to warm your bed on chilly nights!

The best thing about this hotel was it's location next to Stone Town. The breakfast was pretty good with a nice selection of choices. The bed was not as comfortable as I would have liked and the room was not as nice as I expected compared to what was shown on their website. Our room was on the first floor, by the pool, so perhaps rooms on the upper floor were nicer. My husband had a fish dish that made him ill.

This was our first introduction to the wildlife we'd be seeing in Kenya! Nairobi National Park is much smaller than the other parks in Kenya, so there is a greater opportunity to see wildlife up close.

Since we arrived late in the evening, this "experience" didn't pertain to us.

This was really a 20 min stop max and was on the way back to our hotel so why not stop.

This was really an afternoon game drive as the park doesn't allow vehicles after 6:00 pm. That being said, this was a great drive to see wildlife that was closer to our resort.

We were the only two passengers for this tour. It's pretty amazing as this tour company is the only ones allowed on Lake Nakuru. We had a smooth cruise from one side of the lake to the other, with a delicious lunch provided. When we reached the other side we switched to a small boat so we could get closer to where the pelicans and flamingoes were.

We met our Tanzania driver and guide at the air strip and were quickly on our way to seeing the wildlife on the Serengeti!

Another amazing game drive - each one is worth going on!

Nice tour where you explore the alleyways of Stone town. You really can't experience this area without a guide navigating the different narrow streets.

Another outstanding game drive in Tanzania!

Early morning full day game drive was great! Yes it's a long day, but the resort packs breakfast and lunch for you as you're going quite a distance from your lodging. This was such a fun day looking and finding wildlife!!

This experience gave us a chance to get to meet and see the people in that part of Lake Manyara.

During this drive, we've now moved into the more plains part of Kenya and an opportunity to see even more wildlife!!

We had our closest encounters with zebra and elephants here.

We visited the Maasai village from here and we were the only 2 there. We got to interact on a wonderful level visiting houses, talking to all the folks, purchasing items from them and just learning about their way of life. It was really a great couple hours. I got to dance with them and appreciated that (for an old guy I can jump pretty high) LOL. Everyone is aware of the animals in Maasai Mara so I won't spend a ton of time on that but we did see a Leopard that left a kill in a tree and lions stalking prey. When we saw the lions we were practically alone. It was amazing. Buffalo, Crocodile, Hippos, etc...We visited the border with Tanzania as well. We had lunch under a tree in the park with John and talked about his mom, wife and son. Just an amazing experience. The hotel was wonderful and friendly and the staff went out of the way to make you feel welcomed. This is the place to come if you want to see animals in layers like you always dream it will be. Also, we got to see the black rocks and the black rock boys...you can view it on Youtube.

This was a great place. David was our dinning person and he was great. he has such a great smile that you couldn't help but smile when you saw him. We again saw all kinds of incredible animals but the people here made the trip. The entire staff here really went the extra mile for each guest. The chef came out and was serving as we went. He was proud of the food and we enjoyed talking to him. We also had the end tent so we got to really enjoy the animals and the quiet at the end of the property. bush bucks were out there and we could watch animals just walk past the property. We also got to visit the Ol Pejeta. This place is home to the last two remaining northern white rhinos (Najin and Fatu). This was a highlight of the trip. You can get up close and really learn about the efforts going on at this conservation place.

The Ark which was absolutely my friend Cindy's greatest place to stay. If you are in love with elephants this is the most amazing place. They have an elephant blind and you are able to watch them from ground level as they interact. The sounds they make.....so cool. She was in heaven. Julia helped us with meals and drinks here and she was so cool. She would find me downstairs to make sure I didn't need anything. She really was great. We also met David who worked there and went and got eggs to get the serval cat to come up the stairs. If you have never seen one of these they are very cool. Cindy loved it and it was kind of him to do. Also, on safari here you will see elephants on road and other animals. The Ark is a great place for what it is. It is not the most fancy place but the food and service were very good and the animal viewing from so many places in the hotel make it amazing. There are so many levels of viewing.

We started in Amboseli National Park and stayed at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, This was my favorite place we stayed during our trip. The animals and accommodations were great but the people were incredible. We felt so at home there. We met Roger, a security guard, who talked about saving these places for future generations. We met Gerald who was a self taught guitar player and singer and Vincent who helped us during our meals in the dinning room. He was awesome and so friendly. The entire staff was really wonderful. We also saw so many animals but I wont list them all here :) this ia great place with a great vibe and it will make you feel at home.

This place lives up to its reputation. From the moment you pull up you will be treated like family. The food and drinks are amazing. Cynthia took care of us for meals and she was also great! Walter the bartender was a great guy and made amazing drinks while have some really good conversation. The place is expensive but if you are traveling all the way there and can stay a night (2 would be perfect) you should. It was a magical lifetime experience and worth the money if you can afford it. The rooms are magnificent and the features (like the large tub) are incredible. This is a once in a lifetime stay

The cultural enrichment of spending time in Maji Moto Maasai Cultural Camp was one of the most special experiences. We enjoyed the activities of visiting the village, watching the sunset from the hill, having meals outdoors, sitting around the fire that we helped start (way harder than it looks!), warrior training, and building memories that will last a lifetime.

We enjoyed the beautiful location, the style of the rooms, the friendliness and warmth of the staff, and the layout of the property.

This felt like a bit of an older property - while it may not be true, the rooms felt further from the restaurant and main area, everything was spread out a bit more and unfortunately, the wifi did not reach the rooms. Additionally, it was a struggle to get wifi even in the main area. They said the monkeys had chewed up their cable cords to maybe that's just a short term issue.

An absolute favorite based solely on all the animals walking around the property. Their restaurant is also beautiful and they have the most fun rabbit habitat in the middle of the reception/restaurant area. Staff was also very friendly and helpful!

This had beautiful beach access and a great area for swimming and reclining around the pools. The meals were large buffet style and staff was incredibly supportive.

I loved staying here. First of all - the staff were so kind, friendly, and made me feel like I was at home/with family. The pools were immaculate, the beaches were a little cluttered with seaweed when I was there but still beautiful sand and shore area. I loved the option for all the restaurants on the property plus the coffee station areas. They did an amazing job with this place and I cannot wait to go back.

Loved the elephant gorge… the location of the property is incredible. True immersion. The place, the team, everything!!

Nice to be on the tend and all but felt more like a more commercial property than some of the boutique places that we were at. Still nice but not as great as elephant gorge which was the highlight property of our trip

One a piece of Paradise in the middle of a huge city. It's like having your own oasis. You will love the setting and the people and it's near the Nairobi game preserve.

An amazing facility with tent camps ( just a name as they are very nice with all the facilities you need in your room)that face the animals. Don't come out at night as you may meet one but very safe and tons of animals. Food is fabulous and staff will meet your every need

This was quite a surprise and an elegant place to stay. Waking the grounds next to you are Zebras, Water Bucks, giraffes and Hippos come into a protected area at night but fenced off. Food spectacular. The nearest park is Hells Gate reserve and t had limited animals but take the boat for an 45 minute cruise to the island and walk beside a number of animals. Worth the experience. The hotel was special

This was a huge surprise as when we arrived we thought it a very small park. Food and entertainment excellent. We found a mile square filed with 30 giraffe. Lions and cubs, and miles and miles to drive. You will love thsi area

Your tent cabin is on the Mara River and you feel like you should being on safari. Never met more friendly and accommodating staff and they made the stay special. The Mara is huge so a lot of driving to do but you are rewarded with an incredible number and kinds of animals. Don't miss the Olive

When you go on safari this is what you hope your accommodations will be like. We saw 12 different species of animals and all of them, in large quantities, visited the two water ponds right outside the lodge. Every animal species we saw cam to drink during the day. While it sits in the second largest game reserve in the country somehow the animals know it and love to come. 50 elephants, zebras, Cape buffalo and so many other animals came each night to drink and bathe. Food was great and as in every place we went in Kenya the people were incredible

worth a couple of days at most but quality place to visit and stay

Nice park, a lot of animals and worth 2 days

It is right beside the city but no fences and animals stay at will. Our first stop and we saw 18 different species of animlas including many Rhino. Amazing start to a terrific safari time

after all we had seen this was a bust. Very few animals and very small. Not worth the time and distance compared what we had seen on our safaris

Nice concept to save some abandoned elephants but you will be as close on your game drives so not a must for us

Balloon was a great experience. Short trip but over hundreds of animals and the breakfast was to die for

It is sooooooo big you have to drive a lot, over very rough roads to see animals but this is where you will find Cheetahs and leopards

Holy smoke it was like driving into the Sahara desert the roads were so dry and deep with sand. Certainly not worth the 5 mile entrance to find a few animals. Our least favorite stop

We loved the Main House, especially the outdoor patio and the fireplace. Dennis was exceptional with service. Only thing was there was no pool or plunge area. We greatly appreciated the sundowner with the Maasai team led by Fred. That was special!

The Retreat is amazing... it would be nice if that could be open in the evening as well. Loved the afternoon tea, but for me-- it was too much Giraffe feeding to do the afternoon tea, the morning visit to the room, and then breakfast. I really liked going to the Giraffe Center because they were more expert in the giraffe's. As a suggestion, it would be beneficial to have a staffer come to afternoon tea and give more behavioral and biological details -- and answer questions. The food was excellent! Another suggestion would to be add hooks for towels or bags in the Retreat bathrooms for changing, or coming out the pool to use the restroom, etc.

No notes, no suggestions. Near perfection! Wonderful staff led by Catherine (she's amazing). Chef is wonderful-- great food, accommodating. Love the bungalows with the fireplaces. Isiah is a wonderful safari driver-- personable and knowledgeable. Only improvement would be to have the owners encourage road improvements to get from the village to the entrance! Full of pot holes and very bumpy.

5-star across the board. Only note of improvement would be for those with longer stays, like ours, to vary the menus. They repeated after 3 days. Entire staff was near perfection! Loved all of them

Very solid hotel. Clean, well cared for, good food! The restaurant staff were lovely.

Our lunch took 2 hours-- they paced the meal without asking. However, at the same time, it was the BEST butter chicken I have every had! The only other challenge was that there were steps to get to your room-- so for mobility challenged that could be an issue-- all on the same 'floor'

The food wasn't great-- except the Myna restaurant-- that was excellent. All the rest were disappointing quality.

Benji was so knowledgeable and brought all kinds of rods and lures with him. My son had THE best time! He caught 4-5 bass. We also did a wonderful boat ride around the crescent and fed the African fishing eagles. That was very cool!

We had the only female balloon captain which was awesome! Beautiful ride and experience. My elderly parents were unable to go due mobility limitations which were only determined on our arrival-- and learning how we'd have to get in the basket and land. That was quite unfortunate. And there was no refund!

Elvis was an exceptional tour guide! We learned a lot. It was great to get to buy the coffee at the end!

This was a mixed experience. The chef was accomplished and the food prepared was good. However, she was rude and arrogant to our driver -- and giving him multiple locations to go to.

Wonderful experience at St. Monica's School. Loved learning about the school and supporting all the girls in their educational journey.

Bikes were old and uncomfortable. An insane amount of dust from all the buses and vehicles. There was no separate path for bikes. Unsafe to ride so close to the buses. The guide tried to have us hike down to the gorge despite flash floods killing 5 people.

Wonderful Rooms. The only complaint was that we had to move rooms the second night, and wish we could have just been assigned one room.

We had a fantastic view and loved the pool after our day drives.

Loved this place! Tents were very well appointed, food and service were fantastic and we loved watching the animals at the watering hole.

If you're looking for a full cultural experience and are up for a bit of adventure, you must give this place a try. I wrote more about this place in my trip review. Please take a look there. It was the highlight of our trip!

We loved our awesome family tent and enjoyed hearing the hippos while we fell asleep. The food was incredible, and the staff were terrific. I highly recommend Olive Bush Camp.

Worth the quick visit. Very educational and enjoyable, with great interaction with the elephants.

Very cool experience! Definitely worth giving it a try.

This was our favorite activity! Camping out at the Bush Camp after slaughtering a goat was an incredible cultural experience.