Sample reviews

Words from recent guests….

Fantastic 4 week birding/wildlife tour of Kenya (January 2024)

It was a fabulous tour and we enjoyed the whole trip very much. Many thanks to Washington Wachira and the whole Cisticola team, especially Francis who guided/drove/looked after us so well for 4 weeks.

Reviewed by Siân B., Germany.

Zanzibar and Kenya (August 2023)

I used Cisticola for some guided birding whilst on an overland trip across Africa. I had a day on Zanzibar and three days in Kenya at the end of the trip. Cisticola were excellent, sorting all the logistics, food and accommodation where necessary and I had two excellent guides.

Reviewed by Matthew C., UK.

Birding safari and a whole lot more! (May 2023)

I had a GREAT 17-day birding safari in Kenya with Simon, who is extremely knowledgeable about birds and other wildlife we encountered. He is a remarkable bird guide, finding and identifying birds by ear, and sharing field

Reviewed by Alice A., USA.

7 days in southern Kenya (February 2023)

Washington Wachira is certainly one of the top ornithologists and all-around guides in Kenya, and driver Benson was both bird-savvy and a talented driver. The depth and breadth of Wachira’s knowledge were very impressive, and everything was organized efficiently.

Reviewed by Walt A., USA.

15 Nights with Cisticola in N. Tanzania (January 2023)

It was totally amazing. We got to see 447 species of birds including many endemics or hard to find birds. We also saw 4 different cats in one afternoon (leopard on kill, cheetah with kittens, Serval cat and several lion). Chameleons, insects and all sorts.

Reviewed by John F., Canada.