Testimonials & Press
Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs
Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs
Testimonials
It's such a privilege to be entrusted with helping to craft some of the best days of our clients lives. Below is just a small sample of the kind words we have received from our clients.
Ross Hood, 25/07/2025
"Excellent communication throughout the whole process and the whole trip felt very personalised. The professional nature of the itinerary and website layout was very informative for someone who had not visited the region before. Also the personalised response from Monique helped resolve any questions before departure and they were always available to share their experience and knowledge. Would highly recommend if visiting the East Africa region as the destination and accommodation insights were invaluable to making the trip personalised and special."
John Murray, 25/03/2025
"Very happy with all advise and assistance in designing the trip. Great local knowledge and insight."
Jamie O'Toole, 23/03/2025
"Incredible service. Understood the brief and presented options for everything. The itinerary was perfect and we hardly had do think about anything except enjoying ourselves. Thanks!!"
John Govan, 15/09/2024
"Overall the trip exceeded our expectations. The balloon ride was the highlight for all of us and we were very happy with the overall consultation."
Spencer Matthews, 23/06/2024
"Memories like these will last a lifetime. Thanks again for organising such a beautiful experience. You'll be getting a call again next year."
Daily Mail article.
Esther Nai, 14/06/2024
"The design was perfect and thoughtful. We had the best time during our honeymoon and the whole trip felt so seamless and stress-free. We appreciated the care and patience that went into creating this memorable honeymoon experience for us!"
Vogue Williams, 02/06/2024
"Trip of a lifetime"
The Sun & a second article here
Paul Curtin, 12/01/2024
"An incredible trip with memories that will last forever. Thanks for helping us create the trip of a lifetime & pulling out all the stops for our honeymoon!"
Megan Murray, 02/12/2023
All was truly incredible, considering I am always the one planning holidays it was a dream to have a trip as big as this completely taken care of and for us to just show up and be shuttled around with ease.
Esther Ayo James, 10/11/2023
From the moment we got in touch the process was absolutely seamless. Everything was carefully curated. We couldn't have asked for a better itinerary for our honeymoon. Experiences of a lifetime were had!
Megan Virgo, 08/11/2023
I don't think we will ever get over how incredible our trip was. Every single element was seamlessly taken care of, from landing in Nairobi to departure in Zanzibar. It was a dream!
Pearse Farrell, 14/02/2023
An exceptional service. Thanks very much Jessica for all your time and effort put into organising our honeymoon in Uganda and Zanzibar in August 2022. Communication was excellent, they put so much time into planning our trip and were very responsive and informative. Everything was planned really well. Uganda is a special place. Hopefully some day we get to visit Kenya too. Thank you.
Joanne McNally, 15/01/2023
"One of the best experiences of my life."
Irish Independent & Extra.ie
Emma Davison, 01/11/2021
Jessica was so friendly and gave us great advice about accommodation, where to eat and what to do in Zanzibar, Amboseli and Nairobi. The Talisman is now one of my favourite restaurants! I can't thank her enough for helping make the truly unique holiday happen!!! I'm already talking with her about our next trip!
Louise Conway, 31/10/2021
"Jessica was so helpful and nice to deal with. Her local knowledge, made our trip undoubtedly the best holiday experience of both mine and my partner's lives. She really listened to what we were looking for from the trip and so we took her advice and had both an incredible safari in the Masai Mara that I will never forget and then a stunning beach break in Diani which was simply breathtaking."
Our Team
Monique Baronet
Experience Design Director
Monique was born and raised in Kenya, growing up on the shores of Lake Naivasha. After attending boarding school in Ireland and traveling the world, Monique went on to manage operations for a multinational travel company based in Diani, where she now resides. Monique also has vast experience managing lodges across Kenya and boutique hotels on the South Coast.
Having spent much of her life in remote areas, Monique has developed a deep appreciation for the diverse beauty East Africa has to offer. Her extensive experience in the travel industry fuelled her passion for creating bespoke experiences for those eager to explore this stunning part of the world.
Alec Barrett
Marketing Director
Alec oversees marketing and operations. His primary role is to connect people with the best travel consultants in East Africa. He manages the processes, website, CRM and all things digital. He lives in Dublin, Ireland and enjoys sport, live music and travel. He was fortunate enough to make some life long friends from Kenya in school in Ireland. It is through these friendships and his love of the region that he has been able to relish his role.
Primary Booking Partners
We partner with two of East Africa's most respected Destination Management Companies to ensure your booking is in the very best hands. Both are fully bonded by the Kenyan Association of Tour Operators and members of the African Travel & Tourism Association, providing full financial protection and booking peace of mind.
Cheli & Peacock have been operating since 1985 with offices in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. Regarded as a premier DMC in East Africa, they work with travel consultants worldwide to deliver exceptional service and ensure you receive AMREF flying doctor insurance throughout the region.
Hemingways Safaris are an award-winning DMC with an outstanding reputation for luxury travel across East Africa. They ensure you receive RESCUE air cover for complete peace of mind throughout your journey.
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