The itinerary we received had been tailored to meet the needs of our family group of 7 people. The camps and lodges chosen for our trip were of high quality and had very good access to wildlife. We stayed at the Porini Amboseli Camp, Elephant Bedroom Camp, Sarova Hill Lion Lodge and Porini Cheetah Camp. The suggestions for flights saved us valuable vacation time. The execution of all parts of the trip was flawless and at every transition point there was someone to make sure that the connections worked. Each of the four places we stayed had very comfortable accommodation and the food was varied as well as good at each place. But what stood out for us were the guides who were with us at each place. They were all silver level guides and hugely knowledgeable about terrain, logistics, tracking and spotting the different animals. Some of the people in our group were birders and the familiarity with the birds as well as the skill in spotting them that each of our guides showed made the trip rich in species we observed. The itinerary gave us access to different terrain and different wildlife at each stay. We learned so much from our guides. Jonathan and Andrew stand out as they were with us for the longest period and taught us so much not only about the creatures, we saw but also about Kenyan history and culture. All our guides were also cheerful, joked with us and made sure we saw as many animals as possible on each game drive. While the big National Parks had the advantage of large swathes of land, it was the smaller conservancies that we enjoyed most because they felt private and unhurried and closest to a natural environment for animals. The hospitality we experienced at all the places we stayed at was excellent. Nirmalya and Jui stand out as being outstanding hosts with their kindness, attention to detail, and their willing to share their own passion for wildlife with their guests. This was definitely the trip of a lifetime!
- Kalpana G , Visited Kenya in Feb 2024, 7 Adults
Our overall experience was awesome. Philip and Jonathan were really great with their knowledge sharing, driving skills and spotting animals. Manager John was kind and approachable in all the ways to ask him anything if needed and he arranged them as well with a wide smile and that made us to approach him for any kind of discomfort. Our Indian chef Vincent was extremely fabulous in preparing Indian food and taste was just like our parents does in home. The camp was well maintained and very hygienic and I do recommend to my surroundings.
- Arvind and Nivedha , Visited Kenya in Feb 2024, 2 Adults
I love to travel alone and booked a trip with TBLTC in early Feb 2024 to Kenya. 3 adjectives sum up my experience of booking the Wildlife safari experience through them Mesmerizing, Magical, Heavenly. Being a solo traveller planning my escapade required finding the right travel partner and demanded extensive preparation but finally it rewarded me with unforgettable experiences. TBLTC designed each day meticulously, yet with enough flexibility to seize unexpected opportunities. From sharing stories with fellow travellers Arvind & Nivedha who were passionate photographers & I met many interesting people during the stay at the Porini Cheetah camp and Safari game drives. My particular thanks to Parag & Jui. I would sum up the whole wildlife experience as one of the Seamless & Hassle-Free trip.
- Gitanjali Sen , Visited Kenya in Feb 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Nirmalya, you and your team took care of us very well. We did not face any glitch throughout the trip. I could not have asked anything better than this for my dream to come true. Watching all the Big 5 in its natural habitat was the icing on the cake. We came back with lot of fond memories and joy. Yet to come out of those magical moments. Transparent dealing, friendly approach, customer centric are the hallmark.
- S. Ramakrishnan , Visited Kenya in Jan 2024, 2 Adults
It was one of the best trips ever . We could see the big five of Kenya. It was very well organised. Porini cheetah camp was just awesome. As it was in the middle of the deep forest it was one of the best stay. We could see animals roaming around the tents, the off-road game drives, and the overall experience was awesome. We loved it . We give 5 stars. We surely recommend our friends and family ❤️
- Sanjana Shrihari , Visited Kenya in Oct 2023, 2 Adults
We visited Kenya for a wildlife safari experience last month (July 2023). Our planning started almost one year back. We spoke to several Tour organisers based in East Africa and in India and finally decided to go ahead with The Bucket List Travel Company, primarily for their understanding of our needs. We had a number of meetings with them to discuss various aspects and options within Kenya and finally arrived at a good mix of different parks, accommodations, flora and fauna. Once we finalised the itinerary, TBLTC back office took over and meticulously made all arrangements including guiding us to get the Kenyan visa online. The actual trip was beyond our expectations. We visited Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha and Nakuru in the Rift valley, Masai Mara and Poriini Cheetah Camp in Ol Kenyi. This took us through different topography and a wide range of animals. Porini Cheetah Camp merits a special mention. The camp-stay at Porini, warm hospitality and the abundance of wild animals around the camp was the high point of our trip. I have been to Serengeti in Tanzania and Kruger National Park in South Africa in the past. But our Kenyan wildlife experience was indeed unique. Thank you TBLTC for planning such a lovely trip.
- Kalyanmoy (Billy) Chatterjee, India , Visited Kenya in Jul 2023, 6 Adults
At a very high level the whole summary was absolutely amazing with The Bucket List Travel Company. We had really really fun, we have been to a lot of trips, but the kind of experience which we have gone through here is just phenomenal, something which we have experienced for the first time and obviously we will remember for the rest of our lives.
- Zubin and Minita, India , Visited kenya in July 2023, 2 Adults
We all had a really good time. The Safari drives were just amazing with lots of wildlife sightings. The guide, Lenny, and another guy in training - Boyd - were awesome. They put in lots of effort to make sure we had the best time and gave us great info on the animals and Kenyan culture. Thanks to Parag and Rishika for planning this amazing trip for us.
- Nirav Panchal, India , Visited Kenya in Jun 2023, 2 Adults & 1 Child
Our trip was amazing. We had a great experience of wildlife & game drive. Well informative driver and made our trip more memorable. Was happy to find Indian food everywhere and nice lodges too. Thanks for all your efforts to make this trip happen & memorable.
- Nisha Panchal, India , Visited Kenya in Jun 2023, 2 Adults & 1 Child
I came back from the trip a few days ago and I must say it was an amazing experience for us. I really appreciate Nirmalya and Parag for organizing the trip, it was on our bucket list for a long time and fully satisfied with the experience. Nirmalya did meticulous planning for what we wanted to do including Gorilla tracking, right from day one. Your knowledge and experience made our trip pleasant. I also now know the difference of staying in a lodge or in a conservancy, this is exactly what we wanted to experience. My friends are thrilled with our experience and hospitality at the conservancies, Gorilla tracking, and meeting Masai people. Thank you both very much, I wish to visit Porini Cheetah Camp again and other unseen areas soon, shall get in touch when time comes.
- Nachiketa Nandy, USA , Visited Kenya in Jun 2023, 2 Adults
Right from the very beginning we were guided very well in terms of the Itinerary, in terms of the documentation etc. and everything went very very smoothly and it's an experience which even a year later cherish, talk about so often and obviously we are looking forward to the next trip that we do with The Bucket List Travel Company.