Testimonials

Once in a lifetime Kenya safari

"My wife and I recently completed an enjoyable, educational, once in a lifetime 8-day Kenya safari organized by Pollman's Tours and Safaris.

I thought it was important for you, and members of your management team, to know that our three safari guides where outstanding!!! These three gentlemen went above-and-beyond everyday to ensure everything was correct, we were safe and our trip was a success. Additionally, Mr. Jagero, Mr. Shariff and Mr. Mwalugho were always polite, professional, safari knowledgeable and true ambassadors for both Kenya and Pollman's Tours and Safaris.

Also, Ms. Leah Macharia did a fine job coordinating events, hotels and transportation while our group was in Nairobi." — USA, May 2019

"We just wanted to let you know that we arrived back home last week after our wonderful safari. We cannot tell you how much we enjoyed ourselves and how we loved every minute of it. We have memories that will last a lifetime. We hated to see it come to an end! It was worth waiting another year! Although we missed seeing the Great Migration actually crossing the Mara, we still managed to see well over 10,000 animals—including     at least 100 lions. We especially loved George Mbathi, our Pullman’s guide in Kenyan, and highly recommend him. "  - USA, August 2022

"We have wanted to go “on safari” for quite a while. Our brief was flying from our local airport, safari in two different places (in Kenya) of 4 nights each and then a week on the beach to recover. Our two safaris were quite different but both splendid. The luxurious tents were very well equipped and supported by excellent service, beautiful food and excellent wines and beers. Our guides and rangers were caring, knowledgeable and created a sense of calm and well=being and safety even though some of the sights revealed the harshness of life “in nature”. Our week on the beach was just what we needed and apart from walking along the beautiful whit3 sandy beach at about six in the morning every day . Here again the ambiance and style of the hotel was very comfortable with just the right level of attention and service.

Our flights in the 12-seat airplanes was almost worth the trip on it own. Landing at dirt strips, refuelling with hand pumps from barrels of fuel and a terminal building the size of a phone box was fantastic." - UK, November 2022

"The holiday was wonderful and amazing, and we had an absolutely brilliant time! Thank you for arranging it all so perfectly for us.
Everything ran very smoothly and we didn't experience any problems at all with our itinerary, which was great and gave us real peace of mind. That very much contributed to a relaxing and wonderful holiday."

UK, September 2023

"We have just got home from our Safari and cant thank you enough for a fantastic week. Our driver /guide Sajjad did a fantastic job ,very safe and carful driver, he was always did his best to get us to where the animals were. He also had a wealth of knowledge of the local area, birds and animals If there was something he didn’t know the name of he would go to the trouble of looking it up for us. The  accommodation is fantastic so was the food and the staff really friendly and looked after us very well."

UK, October 2023

" Having recently returned from the trip of a lifetime, I feel I need to let you know how fantastic everything was. From the Meet and Greet  to the very end it was amazing.

Josiah was our guide/driver who worked tirelessly to make sure we saw every animal possible. His driving was exceptional - navigating the roughest terrain just so that we could see everything there was to see. He was very knowledgeable about this beautiful country and welcomed any and all questions we had, telling us about all the different areas he drove us through. PLEASE pass on our thanks to him.

We asked him what was the likelihood of seeing a Cheetah and he was honest and said he would try - and on our first full game drive day what did we see? My beloved Cheetah! A dream come true. On our first day we saw 4 out of the Big 5 - leaving only the Rhino - and even he made an appearance later on in the week!

I have and will continue to praise your company and applaud your latest accolade. Very well deserved. All I can say is a tremendous, heartfelt thank you and may you continue for many years to come to give others the holiday experience of a lifetime." - UK, October 2023

"Thanks for organising a great trip!  Pollman's were really good.  They were attentive, flexible and helpful when my flight to Nairobi was cancelled and I needed to rearrange pick up from the airport.  Everything was really clear and well planned in the initial briefing and all the way through the tour including the giraffe centre and trip to Carnivore.

Our driver/guide Koikai was really exceptional - he was such a good driver, was knowledgeable about the animals and Kenya generally, but was so familiar with the animals that he was able to spot them when we couldn't, and pick up body language from them to let us know when something interesting might be about to happen!  I don't think we'd have seen nearly as much without him and I really can't praise him enough. " Hong Kong, December 2023

Brilliant Safari

"We have been on a Safari tour with Benson from December 28 until yesterday. First of all: Benson was the greatest tour guide we ever had ! Not only that he drove always safely and calm, he had a great knowledge about the country, people, wildlife, etc. With all appointments during the tour, we could always rely 100% on him.Without any doubt, we will share our experience with our friends back home and recommend Pollman‘s and Venter Tours.  - Germany, January 2022

"Had a wonderful week in Masai Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli. The trip exceeded expectations in all areas. Great lodges to stay at exceptional food with staff very welcoming, friendly and accommodating. Best of all was our guide Ahmed who was courteous, knowledgeable, professional and an absolute pleasure to be with on our safari tour. Would be happy to recommend this experience to anyone" - UK, October 2022

"My wife and I travelled to Kenya for a safari package with Pollman’s and found the service offered to be excellent. The whole organisation of the safari - from pick-up at the airport, transfers, equipment on-board the vehicle and knowledge of the guide - definitely made the experience unforgettable and one we hope to repeat soon. Hugely recommended to all.” - UK - March 2023

Amazing Tour

"This week we did a Safary with your company in Mombasa to Tsavo East, Ambroseli and Sarova Salt Lick. It was an amazing tour. And it was especially amazing because of our guide. Our guide was called Mohamed . He was a very very friendly and intelligent man, a safe driver and he has very sharp eyes. He could find and explain all animals on tour and that in German language.

The trip with your company and especially Mohamed exceeded all our expectations. Thank you! " -Germany, July 2019

" We have just returned from a Safari and wanted to convey our sincere thanks for an amazing experience. We cannot praise Pollmans enough. The knowledge of our driver Sajjad, the quality of the lodges, the professionalism,  kindness and genuine care from all your staff was exemplary. Just want to say an extra big thank you to Sajjad, he made  the experience even better, if that's possible! His passion for his job certainly didn't go unnoticed and rubbed off on us. Thank you once again to one and all. I will have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Pollmans to all my friends and family.

Best regards from two very satisfied customers.  - UK, September 2022

Brilliant Guide

"We want to send you this email for our stay in Kenya. In fact almost never send mail after our vacation.  Congratulations on your guide "Benjamin" who is much more than a guide. It must be said that Benjamin made many efforts, out of everyday life, to make our stay in Kenya as enjoyable as possible. He went out of his way to show us Nairobi Sightseeing, Balloon Ride, Poolside Candlelight Dinner, Game Drives, all of Kenya's explanations and customs and much more. We must admit that from our first contact until the last minute with Benjamin it was a stay, that made a unforgettable experience for us. All our respects for Pollmans, but especially for Benjamin who put everything in evidence." -Germany, June 2019

" Our guide (Waladi) was very kind, very good driver and he explained us many things about Kenya. Our Jeep was confortable and every morning well cleaned by Waladi. So, thanks for your service and thanks to Waladi for his great support"  - Italy, December 2019

" From the minute that we met Mr. Latif, we knew that we were going to have an amazing trip. His personality was unmatched and his passion and enthusiasm remained extremely positive and high through out the entire safari. Our long journeys between stops were filled with laughs and educational information about the history, culture and people of Kenya as well as the smaller towns that we drove through. Our group had a lot of questions, each of these questions was answered clearly. During the safari Mr Latif continued to demonstrate why he is such a special guide. He navigated the roads extremely well and always seemed to be exactly where we needed, to be one of the first safari vehicles on sight when spotting of an animal.

We had a certain expectation of the trip beforehand and Mr Latifs professionalism and expertise allowed our experience to surpass what we thought was imaginable. He is truly an asset to your company and I will be recommending my family and friends to ask for him when booking safaris in the future. The entire trip was an awesome adventure but Mr Latif made our safari! Asante sana Mr. Latif!!" - USA, December 2019

"We were in Kenya in February. I want to compliment our driver Mohamed. He was really carefully and friendly." - Netherlands, February 2020

"We had a wonderful time and would like to thank our driver Sayed Nasir for his professionalism, driving skills in the roads, highways as well as in the national park roads.  He was always extremely helpful, knowledgeable, his ability to explain the animals as well as geography, informative as to the culture and accommodating our needs. We always felt safe with him driving.We will never forget this experience." - USA, February 2020

" We would like to thank you again for this great experience. Everything was well organized and we were able to get wonderful impressions of the country and nature. Please also thank Julius, our driver. He made the whole tour even better by experience by experience." - Germany, February 2022

"We had a 5 day private tour of the Masai Mara,Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha and had the most incredible time visiting in early June at the end of the wet season and the very start of the great migration. Our guide / driver was Daniel who was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and treated us like old friends. He is also an excellent driver in often challenging conditions. Because of Daniels experience we saw so many beautiful animals at incredibly close range, including lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, warthogs, hyena, zebra and different types of gazelle. We were very lucky to clearly see a leopard in a tree. On a drive to the Mara river we also saw hippos & crocodiles. This safari exceeded our expectations mainly due to the skill and knowledge of Daniel. We end this trip with amazing memories and would not not hesitate to recommend the company and of course Daniel." - UK, June 2022

I wanted to write to you to inform you that Charles Sheshe our safari guide for the Kenya Odyssey tour from 12 June to 20 June was exceptionally good. He was very friendly, informative, courteous and most importantly kind to us throughout the tour making sure we got the maximum out of the trip even if it meant he had to work hard. We really felt like family travelling with him and I would be happy to offer any formal feedback as appropriate that would help him in his career. He is an asset to Pollmans and definitely deserves to be let known of his work ethic and dedication. - UK, June 2022

My partner and I had an incredible experience on your safari in the Masai Mara. We had four days with Machui as our guide and he was fantastic. - UK, June 2022

"We have just had the Kenya classic tour. We had Ahmed as our guide, starting at the Eka hotel. We just wanted to say how fantastic Ahmed was as our guide. He is extremely knowledgeable about all of the areas we visited. He was fun to be with and made the holiday a great success for us. " - UK, September 2022

"The care and attention to detail that we received from Pollmans was perfect from beginning to end. I would particularly like to thank Sajjad for being such a great guide. His knowledge and good humour added so much to the trip. He was always ready to offer assistance and helped to make the trip perfect for us." - UK, September 2022

"The tour worked like clockwork.  Busy and great fun. The main reason for this e-mail however is to sing the praises of our driver, Anthony.  He is a very good driver, both on the highways and in the parks, in all the conditions we encountered. He is so knowledgeable about his country, all the animals and the history of the parks etc and pointed out all the points of interest on our way. He was courteous and helpful, with a great sense of humour and he was always smartly dressed.  He looked after us really well and is a real credit to Pollmans’ team.We can not commend him highly enough and any future safari guests that he is assigned to will I am sure have an experience to remember." - UK, September 2022

"We would like to thank our guide Aswad for the past 3 amazing days! He drove us safely from Airport Mombasa to Tsavo West and East and back to the hotel. As we denied to take the ferry in Mombasa he even changed his route on our way to Chale Island to make us feel comfortable! His passion about the continent, the country, the animals, the people and the environment was impressive. Every question from us he answered immediately. His knowledge is unique! And we love his humour! The past 3 days were a test for us to see if we enjoy a Safari and we have already decided that we will be coming back, but we will refuse to accept any other Driver-Guide than Aswad." - Germany, November 2022

" I am writing to explain how amazing your driver Sheshe was.  His knowledge and expertise on absolutely everything was just phenomenal. He made my husband and I feel safe, educated and gave us the most fantastic experience. Everywhere we went people seemed to know him and he made everyone smile all the time. He was so friendly and welcomed us into Kenya with open arms. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he went above and beyond to ensure we had the most memorable experience.   We feel we have made a friend for life." - USA, January 2023

"We just finished our 5 day safari in Kenya with Gaji. He was not only a guide, but also a fantastic person who made us live the experience 100% with her great competence, passion and availability. His Italian is also really good, really good! He was able to describe to us all the animals, the views, the landscapes and the customs of the areas we have been to or from which we have even just passed." - Italy, February 2023

Fantastic!

"Our safari guide was Oburu J and he could not have been more fantastic! He was a safe driver, keeping us comfortable and always checking in to see that we were having a good time. As a tracker, he was outstanding! We got better viewpoints and experiences than the other safaris out there during our trip, because of his expertise and dedication to finding all kinds of beautiful animals.
We were thrilled to wait and watch as the thousands and thousands of animals gathered by the river. When we saw a gigantic dust plume rise from the river, he knew it was time. We raced along the dirt roads, reaching the riverside cliff from where we could see the beautiful creatures diving down into the crocodile-filled waters and tearing up the other side! It was not only breathtaking, but life-changing. And we had not asked for this, nor would we have known if we'd missed it! He really went above and beyond to make our trip incredible." - USA, July 2019

"Thank you for organising such a wonderful trip at the  Mara Engai in Masai Mara. Everything was perfect, Pollmans were on time and attentive with transfers and were so helpful and pointed in in the right direction. The standard of service at Mara Engai was exceptional, I loved everything and everyone who was involved in my stay there. The rooms were very comfortable and extremely well appointed, food excellent and so much of it and their extra touches were amazing, I felt like the Queen. I particularly found my guide and the safari experience incredible, he was very skilled at tracking so many wildlife and made me feel very safe. I really couldn't fault it and would strongly recommend the Mara Engai." - UK, June 2022

"I would like to pass on my thanks for the way we were looked after on our safari in Kenya. All your drivers were excellent ,pleasant and friendly. Our guide for the 3 days, Andrew Nabaala Kasura  is a credit to your company. We hope to be back with you in the future." - UK, September 2023

 

Great Guide

"For our safari we traveled with your company and had a great time, our guide Mahmoud Walladi Ali was great! Friendly and helpful person, made us fall in love even more with the parks and the nature that surrounded us, thanks to him we saw so many animals. Always attentive to our requests, prepared, punctual and precise made us experience emotions that we will remember over time. When we have the chance to return to Kenya for another safari, we will surely rely on your company and we would still like to have Walladi as a guide to experience another extraordinary adventure!" - Italy, August 2019

"We were met by Phillip at the airport . The next day Eric took us to the elephant orphanage, the giraffe sanctuary and the Karen Blixen museum. Phillip escorted us back to the airport on our departure. All of them were friendly, attentive and professional at all times.Special mention must be made about Marvin, our driver for the duration of our holiday. His knowledge is extensive, his driving skills excellent and he even laughed at my jokes!  We would have no hesitation in recommending Pollmans to our friends and family. - USA, July 2022

"I wanted to thank you and especially our guide Said. We had an extraordinary and magical stay thanks to him. Without him this stay would not have been the same. We were able to see all of Tsavo's animals thanks to his experience in the field. The children were delighted with this safari and especially with the kindness of Said " - France, April 2023

"We have just returned from the most amazing trip with yourselves and our safari Driver Denis Kiviu was simply brilliant and made the whole trip for us. He went above and beyond to get us where we needed to be and to make sure we saw the most amazing wildlife spectacles. We couldn't have asked for any more. We also had a problem with some of our luggage and Denis kept in contact with the office and helped arrange a delivery for us a few days later. The memories of this trip will stay with us for a very long time." - UK, August 2023

"My wife and I have recently returned from our Kenya classic Safari and we’d like to pass on some feedback for Felix who was our driver/guide from Wednesday 13th March to Monday 18th March 2024. Felix was an excellent driver and guide throughout our Safari. He was very courteous, helpful and very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. His driving was excellent and we felt very safe even with the difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions on the Kenyan roads."  - UK, March 2024

Thank you

"We have just come back from a trip to Kenya. We just wanted to thank you for the perfect organisation. We had a wonderful time there. Just incredible… We saw a lot of things, We met some wonderful people and are full of memories. Baobab was just great and Salt Lick Lodge in Tsavo exceptional. I have had the chance to stay (for work) in several palaces in Europe and the experience was far from as exciting as Salt Lick Lodge. Regarding people, we wanted to thank you for the Safari. We had the most wonderful guide we could have hoped for. Juma has been fantastic. A great person, an amazing professional. He was been key in making this trip such a great experience. It’s far more complex than we could think of yet he managed it perfectly. A great Pro" - - Italy, August 2019

"I would also like to let you know what an outstanding job Abdi did on our tour. He was always patient and understanding, never failed to answer our questions even if he had to look it up and always put us in a position to get the photo of a lifetime. I find it difficult to put into words how much his efforts meant to making our Kenya experience everything and more than we could have ever expected.  "thank you!" to Pollmans for an outstanding performance!" - - USA, August 2019

"My husband and I recently completed our bucket list trip to East Africa! Our driver  Felix was so much more than a guide/driver for us. He was outstanding and truly made our Safari through Kenya so memorable. His wealth of knowledge, professionalism, kindness, and graciousness will be with us forever. Felix went above and beyond every day to ensure everything was correct, that we were safe, comfortable and our trip was everything we wanted. From the moment we met him to the moment we left, it was truly an unforgettable experience. The time spent with Felix was so special and he gave us so many memories, made many efforts to make sure our trip was such a success and unforgettable! 'Asante Sana'" - - USA, August 2019

"Our tour was exceptional! The two lodges were excellent! I can’t thank you enough. I saw all the wildlife I wanted to see except for the Leopards. The Kenyan people are very friendly.  My Bucket List has now been complete!" -  USA. December 2019

"We were guided and looked after at highest possible standards. We were always equipped with a supply of water, good supply of insight knowledge and professionalism. We’ll definitively recommend this experience with your company as well as hope to use your services in the future again as they made our stay in Kenya unforgettable." - USA, January 2024

Amazing Trip

"We had an amazing trip to Kenya and loved the country and also the  people. Dennis our guide with Pollman's was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure we had the best experience possible when we were on safari. We saw all of the big 5 and much, much more. What a stunningly beautiful country! The lodges were great and all had their own quirks to add to our adventure." - UK, September 2019

"We had a great time on Safari.  My family loved it.  We were lucky and the rains abated so we were able to get a good view of Amboseli on the last day of the safari." - USA, December 2019;

"I am writing to you to say how fantastic our Safari was. Spider, our driver was out of this world! Spider ensured everything went smoothly and gave us all his time to make sure we caught up with our Safari. We saw animals we could only dream of seeing and Spider was very knowledgeable, pointing out wildlife we hadn’t even noticed! I cannot recommend Pollmans enough, but particularly Spider. We have every intention of returning as it was such a magical trip and we will be requesting the services of Spider. Thank you Pollmans & Spider for making our Safari so memorable!" - UK, February 2024

Wonderful Guide

"Our guide Maulana was exceptional for his professionalism, humanity, sympathy, kindness and for all the human qualities. My sister and I have always felt safe and accompanied in an excellent way on a journey into nature and into the heart of Kenya.  Our vacation was unforgettable, thank you to Pollmans for the organization." - USA, September 2019;

"Just wanted to email so say how fantastic our driver was during our Safari. Juma was so patient with all of us on the safari and gave us some great information. Our safety and enjoyment where always his first concerns. He truly made our honeymoon safari a memorable trip." - UK, October 2019

" I would like to say a huge thank you to Petr Ungure for making the experience so spectacular. I am not sure you know what a great asset you have in this guy but he was amazing, always polite and accommodating and always keen to give us the best experience possible. This guy is an absolute star and should be recognised as such. The safari itself was amazing and really well put together I will be recommending you to anyone who is planning a Safari". - UK, October 2019

"I would just like to say thank you to all of you guys and David Karanja for the most incredible journey through Kenya in early September. It was the trip of a lifetime as we travelled to Amboseli, Taita Hills, Kilaguni, Narobi and Lake Nakuru. My family and I absolutely loved it and the memories will stay with us forever. Please do pass on our thanks to David - he is an absolute credit to your team and the trip was even more special because he was there guiding us through with his expert knowledge and joy." - USA, September 2019

"I am writing to express my satisfaction for the wonderful service given to me and my wife during the safari undertaken since 26 December 2019 under the guidance of the incomparable Sule ! Thank you and I hope to be able to use your company in the future for other adventures." - Italy, December 2019

"We have just returned from a 15 day stay in Kenya. We were not disappointed! Our Guide, Omar, was excellent - he always took us to the spots with interesting animals and always placed us in the "best" place to be able to take the most beautiful pictures.  The Lodges during the safari were beautiful, well equipped, the food at the top and the staff of an extreme kindness. Thank you Omar, what an exceptional guide!". - France, February 2020

"We have just finished our Classic Kenya Safari with you. I have to say that it was an experience far beyond our expectations made all the more enjoyable by our very friendly and knowledgeable driver guide Bryson. I would like to say that he was a credit to your company."  - UK, February 2020

"In October we were lucky enough to call Sheshe our guide for 7 incredible days on our safari trip to Kenya. Sheshe's knowledge of the local flora and fauna and the various tribes in Kenya was very impressive. His calm manner and careful driving were outstanding. We had an awesome round trip from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve, on to Lake Nakuru National Park and finally to the famous Masai Mara, before spending a night at Lake Naivasha on our way back to Nairobi. Sheshe made sure that we had plenty of opportunity to observe Kenya's wildlife. Everything went very well. Sheshe is a fantastic guide and we hope that a lot of your future guests can enjoy a trip with him."  Germany, October 2023