Client Feedback + Testimonials
Client - Billy and Emilly Stephenson (London)
Trip - 7 day Kilimanjaro Trek (Shira / Mweka route) and Zanzibar - January 2010
Feedback - " Hi Marc, Thanks for
all your help organising the climb and The Zanzibari for us. KIlimanjaro Climb - Not one
complaint. We were greeted at the airport by a very nice man and were then
driven straight to the hotel. The company you use was leagues above
the others. The guide and porters were very polite and we felt that despite
being surrounded by other tourists, we were having our own little adventure. I
was sick on the final ascent and was spurred up to the top and helped down by
our fantastic guide. The whole experience was a huge success! Zanzibar -
Shooting Star Lodge was fantastic as was The Zanzibari although d
ue to it being less expensive we were expecting a slight downgrade
. The bar was beautiful and it was nice to have a big pool. Eugene, the Manager was very helpful and organised trips most days that went off without a hitch. Thanks for everything. Billy"
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Client - Mackay Taggart and friends (USA)
Trip - 6 nights Palm Beach House, Lamu - January 2010
Feedback - "Our stay in Lamu was fantastic. What a place! The guest house was perfect. The location was awesome, right in the heart of old Lamu, about a 5 minute walk to the harbour (along with the bars, restaurants, shops, etc). The place was in perfect condition, all amenities were really new and certainly up to par. The top floor of the house (unfortunately the only part we didn't have access to, except for our first night there) was absolutely stunning. Incredible views, tons of space, beautifully decorated. The rest of the house followed suit, but didnt compare to the "penthouse". It was a great experience. News Years on Lamu is not to be missed. WILD party on NYEs on the beach of Manda Island, directly across the channel from Lamu. Never seen anything quite like it. Next day the whole community, plus all the tourists, come out to watch the New Years Day Dhow race. Awesome! Thanks again for all your help. I certainly now know where to send people when looking for accommodation in East Africa"
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Client - Emma Kiley (London)
Trip - 2 nights Mara Porini Masai Mara and 5 nights Sands at Nomads - December 2009
Feedback - "Hi Extreme Safari. Thank you very much for organising such an amazing trip for us. The Sands was excellent and I didn't want to leave. We were lucky to get upgraded and had a stunning room. The safari was also the best! Mara Porini is simply gorgeous and the staff are so attentive. The even baked me a cake for my birthday. Our driver (Ben) and spotter (Stanley) were so knowledgeable and the conservancy was teeming with game and we were the only vehicle in sight! I saw the BIG 5 on my birthday and we had lunch under an accacia tree where I opened my presents. Best birthday ever! I can't wait to come back. Oh yeah and I loved the night game drives. Thanks again, Emma"
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Client - Tomoko Hirai (Japan)
Trip - 2 nights Tribe Hotel Nairobi, 2
nights Amboselli Porini, 2 nights Sunburd Lodge Nakuru, 2 nights Mara Porini Masai Mara -
December 2009
Feedback - "Dear Marc, Happy new year to you! I appreciate your recommendation! The trip route was perfect. We had an amazing time. The quality of the tented camps was more wonderful than expected. The Masai people were heart-warming and the nature and animals fantastic. I have recommended Extreme Safari to my colleagues. Thanks again Marc! Best regards, Tomoko"
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Client - Marie-Pierre Kerneur and family (France)
Trip - Porini Lion Camp Masai Mara (3 nights) and Sands at Nomads Diani Beach (4 nights) - December 2009
Feedback - "Hi Marc, we are just back from Kenya and wanted to tell you that everything was just perfect. The safari at Porini Lion Camp was an outstanding experience, so different from other safaris. The game drives were wonderfully planned and the staff in the camp was so kind, caring and committed we found it hard to leave the place. You were quite right to recommend Porini , it was exactly the kind of experience we were looking for.
Thanks again to you, you did contribute greatly to the happiness we felt during our trip.
Best regards,
Marie-Pierre Kerneur"
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Client - Len and Marika Holmgren (Utah, USA)
Trip - 6 day Mt Kenya and Laikipia Mountain Bike Safari, August 2009l
Feedback - "Marc the trip was fantastic. Nick was great and went to great lengths to ensure that his guests get what they need/want. He is a great guide and clearly knows the people, the language and the area VERY well. Everything re the bike rides was very well organized. They were brand new and very high end top level XC bikes. The riding was entirely XC, it was basically dirt roads and gave us the opportunity to see more people, more villages and more wildlife.
Forest Camp was fine. Very rudimentary lodging, fine for a night. Ol Gaboli was nice, I really liked the bandas and the location. Nick's cook Michael is very good. We really enjoyed his cooking. Loisaba Star Beds was incredible. Beautiful lodging, great food and great staff. The game drives at star beds were great. Uncrowded (no other people) and plenty of wildlife. Very good guides.
In general, the trip surpassed my expectations. There is part of me that would have liked more 'challenging' mountain biking, but i am not sure that is a realistic expectation. In addition, more difficult mountain biking would likely take away from your ability to soak in your surroundings as you ride.
You should not hesitate to recommend this tour or something similar to physically fit bikers. It is XC riding and advanced bike handling skills are really not necessary, you need to be someone who can ride bikes for relatively long distances over relatively smooth dirt roads.
Thank you so much for your efforts in putting this trip together. Myself and Marika both loved Africa and are already talking about going back. Thank you very much for putting up with our numerous requests and multitude of questions.
I would rate your service as 5 stars.
Hands down, the coolest trip I've ever taken, and I already cannot wait to do it again....''
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Client – Matt Pearce, London
Trip – Beach Holiday, Diani Marine Divers Village - March 2009
Feedback - "Hi Marc. I had a great trip thanks. The beach was FANTASTIC. Just the break I needed. The diving was good, friendly and competent staff etc. and the coral and fish were very diverse. All good."
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Client – Ian Anderson
Trip – Serengeti / Tarangire / Zanzibar safari - January 2009
Feedback - "Just a note to thank you for the very successful trip I enjoyed last month. Everything went according to plan and all the venues were really great. I would like to come back, maybe for the migration so will be in touch again.
Thanks and best regards, Ian"
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Client – Annie Wilson + Peter Robins, London
Trip – Mount Kenya Trek + White Water Rafting + Masai Mara Safari + kitesurfing at Diani Beach
Detail - Masai Mara Safari (Mara Porini Camp), Mount Kenya Trek (Chogoria – Sirimon Route), Diani Beach (The Sands).
Date of Trip - Nov/Dec 2008
Feedback – “Hi Jason, I've been meaning to email you since we got back. The trip was absolutely fantastic! We were really lucky with the weather and had the (unplanned) luxury of barely seeing a sole - we rafted on our own, didn't see anyone on the mountain until we got to Lenana and were the only people staying at Mara Porini! The itinerary that you put together worked brilliantly and everything was perfectly organised - I couldn't quite believe that someone was there to meet us at every stage. We were really well looked after by your guys on the ground. Thanks for all your help, the little tips (raft before climbing, flying directly to Ukunda from the Mara) really made all the difference. I can honestly say it was the trip of a lifetime. Thanks again, Annie”
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Client - Victoria + Stuart, London, UK
Trip – Active Honeymoon, Kenya
Detail - Masai Mara Safari (Elephant Pepper Camp), Lewa Conservancy (Loisaba Star Beds), Diani Beach (The Sands).
Date of Trip - Sept/Oct 2008
Feedback - "Hi Craig, We have just got back from our honeymoon and I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you very much for organising it all for us. We had an amazing time, the safari was fantastic and the beach at the end just what we needed! All the places we stayed were amazing, so thank you so much for all your recommendations.”
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Client - Irena + Toby, London, UK
Trip – Active Honeymoon, Kenya and Tanzania
Detail - Zanzibar (Emerson & Green, Breezes), Diani Beach (The Sands), Borana Lodge, Horseback Safari and overnight at the Log Cabin at Lake Rutundu, Mount Kenya
Date of Trip - September 2007
Feedback - "Dear Craig, the honeymoon was AWESOME, thanks so much for organising it. You were totally right to encourage us to go see the animals not just the beach, that was our favourite bit of the holiday actually. The ride up to Lake Rutundu was challenging but extremely picturesque. We will be in touch for another holiday at some point.”
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Client - Lorenza and Nic, Italy
Trip - Kitesurf holiday
Date of Trip - August 2006
Feedback - "Hi Craig, We've just got back from Kenya and I want to tell you that it has been an amazing holiday. The Kennaway’s is the best place to stay, no tourists, no beach boys, no crowd, just, silence, forest, and beach! The Kennaways are a really super nice family, very friendly and available to help you out whenever they can. The kitesurfing was great, but need to practice definitely more!!! Which means we need to go back soon! We want to come back for Christmas but I know you’re already fully booked...what a pity!!! Maybe February? In a few words, it didn't feel like we were on holiday, we felt at home! So thank you for arranging this amazing holiday for us!
Lorenza and Nic"
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Client - Wendy Carson, Nadine Cornier and family.
Trip – Beach Holiday, Galu Sea Lodge, Kenya
Date of Trip - July 2006
Feedback - " Hi Jason. Just a quick note to say that the trip was wonder
