We booked a safari to Masai Mara, staying at Kichwa Tembo, from the UK. This was based on positive reviews on TripAdvisor. Even so, sending £300 deposit to somebody you don't know leaves you feeling slightly nervous. Anyway, we had no reason to be. Communication via email with Julius was good, he met us at the hotel at Diani Reef beforehand for a briefing. We were collected for the trip to the airport in his people carrier. The safari was fantastic, one of the ten things to do before you are sent to the old people's home. On the return I didn't have enough cash to pay the balance (I didn't want to pay a credit card supplement) No problems. Julius met me a few days later and took me to the various cash points around Diani/Ukunda. In a country where many people are trying to extract as much money as possible from you, Julius is a genuine and honest guy.




