"An unforgettable family trip to Kenya"

Brilliant Africa are worth their weight in gold!

What started with a panicked last minute call to Tracy at Brilliant Africa ended with one of the best holidays I have ever been on! Tracy listened to all our needs - of which there were many and managed to incorporate every single one of them. We were shown the delights of the Masai Mara, a wonderful time in central Nairobi and ultimate rest in the picture perfect idyll that is Diani beach. Brilliant Africa organised a wonderful taster to Kenya and we were so impressed.
The organisation before we arrived in Kenya was detailed and impressive and continued once we touched down. We felt looked after, had every one of our question answered and had all our fear allayed - particularly important as it was our first time adventuring with our 3 year old.
The gorgeous hotel choices and smooth airport transfers made a busy trip an absolute doddle and we never once were given reason to worry.
Many thanks again to Tracy and the team - you have given us memories to last a lifetime.

"Simply brilliant"

We researched a few companies for our trip to Uganda but Brilliant Africa stood out for a number of reasons. Our main plan for the trip was to see the gorillas. We were short on time and the itinerary they put together (and beautifully presented so really brought our wishes to life) matched our needs perfectly. It was also the best value of all the quotes obtained.
Marc was on hand at all times to answer questions and provided local insight allowing us to have the best experience.
The highlight of the trip was spending a glorious hour with the gorillas in the middle of Bwindi impenetrable forest.
We were really impressed by the attention to detail from the company. Marc even identified that we had a late flight back and offered to arrange a day room at a lodge near to entebbe airport so we didn't have to spend our final day at the airport. This allowed us to book a last minute sunset cruise on Lake Victoria. The perfect end to a great break.
If we were to travel to east Africa in future, this would, without a doubt be our company of choice. Highly recommended.

"Mt. Kenya"

Brilliant Africa listened closely to what we wanted for our trip and went above and beyond to make it happen. They found the perfect trip for us and the best team on the ground to make it happen. If I head back to Africa I will definitely be using Brilliant Africa again.

"Not the standard tour operator"

My wife and I went to Tanzania for our honeymoon in the first two weeks in January. As the holiday included safari, we wanted to use an expert of the field for the booking.

We looked at two high street companies initially, and were very close to booking, but we’re then recommended Brilliant Africa. Quite quickly we realised it would be the right decision.

Brilliant Africa were both enthusiastic and communicative, and really worked with us to make the most out of our budget, and spend the money in the right places.

The trip then went off without a hitch, and the accommodation on n we stayed in was evidently well curated by the team.

We will be highly recommending Tanzania, and Brilliant Africa, to any who ask!

"Truly brilliant experience from an outstanding company!"

Brilliant Africa arranged our trip to East Africa. We liaised with Marc for all our arrangements. They sorted the following:
- Uganda gorilla permits
- Uganda transfers, internal flights & accommodation
- transfer to Kigali, Rwanda
- Kenya transfers, 5 day safari
- transfer to Zanzibar, Tanzania

From start to end this trip was so well organised. With 4 weeks notice, they planned and executed our most memorable trip to date.
The accommodation, food and transfers were all seamless with every driver, guide & all staff being 5 star.
I would highly recommend Brilliant for any trips to East Africa. Ask for Marc - he is truly brilliant at what he does!

"Dream of a lifetime trip planned and executed to perfection"

We had very definite ideas of what we wanted for our first trip to Africa and contact a few safari operators to start. A couple of emails later, Brilliant Africa, by the way of Marc Christensen, quickly stood head and shoulder above the rest in terms of his attentive follow-ups and thoughtful suggestions. Marc listened to all of our special requests, our preferred mode of traveling, and custom made us the most perfect itinerary. With Marc's help, we fulfilled a lifetime dream to visit Meru and Kora National Parks to see where the George and Joy Adamson raised and released Elsa and several other lions. We also opted for an all driving safari which lasted 3 weeks, taking us up and down Kenya and then clear across Tanzania - all by the roads. Marc worked out all the details, making everyday eventful but never pushing so hard for it to be unsafe in anyway. Marc made the plans, but it was left to the people on the ground to execute the plans. Because Brilliant Africa has brilliant partners on the ground, the reality worked as smoothly as the plan had foretold. We were shuttled from park to park, camp to camp, Kenya, Tanzania and Kenya again, and so well looked after at all times. Even with all the hindsight wisdom we have now, we can't think of how the trip could have been better planned and carried out. Thank you Marc and Brilliant Africa, you were Brilliant, indeed. And a very special shout out to Emma in Kenya, on the ground, there to set everyone straight everytime any last minute confusion came up. Emma waved her magic wand and just made everything perfect for us. She personified Hakuna Matata. Thank you Marc and Emma! We can't wait to go to Africa again with Brilliant Africa! And we will certainly recommend you to all of our friends.

"Perfect, over-the-top adventure"

“The trip of a lifetime” is too cliché to convey how epic it was. I spent a month traveling around Africa and the gorilla experience in Uganda was the easily my favorite and most memorable. (which is saying a lot because it competed with Zanzibar and Cape Town). The staff were exemplary, kind, and gracious. There was never a hiccup, delay, or negative moment from start to finish. To hang out with gorillas like we did would have made up for any shortcomings because that in itself is so special, but the personal greetings, Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, the airplane ride, and every person we came in contact with made it an over-the-top adventure. Thanks for taking such good care of us!

"Uganda and Kenya"

Africa has been a favourite destination of mine for the past 30 years… this was by far the standout best adventure to date!
Gave Marc a wish list for Uganda… he improved on it and organised the perfect itinerary. Then last minute I asked him to tack on 2 weeks in Kenya… again … superb!
All at great value! My itinerary with some of the bigger travel names would have cost me 3 to 4 times the amount.
Travelling as a solo lady, I felt 100% safe and had every confidence in my guides and drivers all the way round.
Personalised service … this trip exceeded expectations… far more high end travel than I anticipated… the lodges were spectacular… activities organised flawlessly…

100% will be using Brilliant Africa again!

"A perfectly tailored trip from start to finish"

We spend an incredible week exploring the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater areas (Tanzania) with our extended family group of 9 to celebrate my mothers 70th birthday. The trip was just fabulous, our guides were very knowledgeable and accommodating, the safari vehicles superb, and the accommodation was great. The trip was tailored perfectly to meet our expectations and needs, just wonderful from start to finish. Thank you Marc and team, so many special memories made to be cherished forever.

"We had an amazing few days"

We had an amazing few days. The trip was a surprise to celebrate a birthday and we were the gate-crashers! Brilliant Africa couldn’t have been more helpful and to crown it all our guides helped it to be an amazing safari experience, we were so lucky with what we saw.