This was a bucket list adventure and our buck...
Kenya
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Jul 3 - Jul 12, 2026
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Pat F.
Ashburn, VA
| Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026
This was a bucket list adventure and our bucket overflowed from beginning to end. Melvin and the Kimkim team put our safari together exactly as we requested. We were in very good hands with our driver, John, at the helm. He is knowledgeable, caring, funny and a master at spotting animals we could only have wished to see. He shared stories and culture and local customs. We felt safe at all times. We parted in adoring friendships. We already have a plan to return. Thank you all!!
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Melvin Mapetla
Local specialist in East Africa
| Replied on Jul 20, 2026
Hi Pat
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Reading that your bucket list adventure turned into a journey where your “bucket overflowed” truly means the world to us.
It was an absolute pleasure designing this safari with you, and we’re delighted to hear it matched everything you had hoped for. John will be especially touched by your kind words. He is passionate about sharing the incredible wildlife, culture, and traditions of East Africa, and it’s wonderful to know he made such a...
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