Javiva Adventures

4.9/5 – 50 Reviews

$314 pp (USD)

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Javiva Adventures

4.9/5  
(50 Reviews)
Office In:
Kenya Kenya
Size:
1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
Tour Types:
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations:
Kenya KE
Tanzania TZ

Javiva Adventures offers Options for Group joining safaris to Maasai Mara, day trips in Nairobi- If you have a day or longer to spend in Nairobi,Layover or having a break of 2 ,3 or 4 days you can tour Nairobi or do short Kenyan safari . We also offer private customized safaris to Maasai Mara, Amboseli. Javiva Adventures also offers customized packages to Tanzania and the famous Island of Zanzibar at affordable rates. Check on some of our Safari options.

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Knowledgeable and very responsive
5/5

Janet, our agent, was the consummate professional throughout our experience. She was attentive and accommodating during the planning process and made any requested changes in a timely manner. She was in constant contact with us throughout our trip and made sure to keep us informed of our itinerary and any changes that might have occurred. Our accommodations were first class. If you’re headed to Masai Mara request the Sarova Lodge and thank me later. The value for the money was superb. All of our guides and drivers were knowledgeable, professional and just good people all around. Our transfers were seamless. The safaris, mountain hikes, visits to local villages and beach experiences and everything in between were simply amazing. We highly recommend Janet and Jaavia Adventures when planning your trip to Kenya and Tanzania.

Kindness!
5/5

I participated in the Amboseli Safari Tour for 3 days and 2 nights, starting in the afternoon.
My flight arrived at the airport around 11am, so to save time and money, I chose to have the agent pick me up at the airport (free of charge).
When I arrived at the airport, the agent called me on WhatsApp (there is FREE WiFi at the airport).
I also received a message because I couldn't answer the phone.
Perhaps because there was a waiting time, they arranged an Uber to a nearby mall and I decided to wait there (the Uber fare was paid by the agent).
There was also a supermarket in the mall, which was very helpful in figuring out the prices.
They clearly told me when and to whom I should pay the remaining tour fee (some of which I had paid in advance as a deposit).
Also, if I had any questions during the tour, it was easy to ask them on WhatsApp.
On the way back from the tour, they took me directly to my accommodation in Nairobi, which saved me time and money.
By the way, this text was created using Google Translate.lol

Nice but very dangerous
2/5

Group of four_ Good
The bungalows for sleeping are very adequate
Dinner and breakfast at the Camp are correct. Good

Not good
Driver's level of English / level of knowledge about the park is 2 about 5
Do not speak anything in the diner....

Very aggressive and dangerous driving on the road - Very
Impatient nothing from Pole Pole
Driving within the natural park is also too fast
Javiva Adventures not not the van, the van was for another company,,,,,
Not good

Reply from Javiva Adventures
Reply from Javiva Adventures
Posted on Sep 17, 2024

Dear Isidre,

We really appreciate you booking with our company. To address your complain, First of all you know you did a last minute booking which was hours to the safari day despite the fact that we kept requesting you to confirm your booking in advance if you were sure of the safari so to allow us adequate time for arrangement considering it was a shared safari which requires us to be considerate of the other clients joining the team.

From the onset of our chats, you wanted a Spanish speaking tour guide of which from our chats and from your written English above it can be acknowledged that, for your safari to have been effectful you really needed a SPANISH SPEAKING tour guide which we arranged and advised your partner who was in communication with us that Spanish speaking tour guide comes with a small extra fees but she said it was not necessary that you were all okay with an English speaking driver guide.

If you go through our reviews your will realize guide Timothy is mentioned by our other clients who have done Safaris with as one of the best driver guides. Which means it's you and your team who had a problem with English that's why communication between you and the driver failed.

About the roads, We have asked our driver guide and we are convinced that since the road to Amboseli is Murram road and the roads inside the park too aren't tarmacked that is why you felt uncomfortable and thus terming it as dangerous driving.

Speaking of the Vehicle, We gave out an option of a private safari for the four of you at an accommodative price but your team refused and wanted a shared safari which is understandable, Since you took time to confirm your booking and our vehicle had been filled up we opted to request our sister company who had same tour to accommodate you as that was the only option we had at the time of the booking confirmation.

In all this we conclude you and your team hadn't planned yourself well for the safari because throughout our chats we realized you were undecided and this is what affected your safari as a whole. Nevertheless we appreciated you booking with us and wish you all the best.

Experience the breath of the wild on the African savannah,it is worth it!
5/5

We had a group of four people, two men and two women, and spent seven days and six nights on our safari, mainly visiting Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Bogoria, and Masai Mara. Overall, the safari experience was great; we saw many animals, and our guide, Caleb, was enthusiastic, humorous, and very attentive. Whenever we encountered animals we wanted to see, he would stop and let us observe before moving on. He also introduced us to a lot of knowledge about wildlife, local customs, and was also good at finding suitable parking spots in crowded areas so we could get a good view of the animals.

On our way to Masai Mara, we passed by Caleb's hometown, and he invited us as guests to his family home. We felt the warmth of his family, which was an unexpected surprise in our itinerary. The four of us in one Land Cruiser felt very comfortable, with charging facilities available, and the open roof allowed us to view the animals without obstruction or feeling cramped.

The accommodation varied in quality but was generally acceptable. The best place we stayed was Bogoria Green Resort at Lake Bogoria. The food provided every day was good, mostly buffet style. We also paid extra for a balloon safari experience, getting up at 3 AM, but it was worth it.

As we were on a pravite tour, our guide Caleb would discuss the next day's itinerary with us at the end of everyday safari and helped us avoid city protests. The only day we spent almost entirely in the car was the long journey from Lake Bogoria to Masai Mara. Other than that, we had daily activities at sightseeing spots.

Overall, the experience was great. We spent 1.5 days in Amboseli watching elephants and leopards, 0.5 days at Lake Naivasha taking a boat ride and interacting with animals up close on the island, and 0.5 days at Lake Bogoria primarily observing flocks of flamingos, which was spectacular. In Masai Mara, we spent a full day seeing lions, crocodiles, wildebeest herds and so many other animals, and experienced a memorable hot air balloon safari on the last morning. The memories were unforgettable and truly worth it. And the cost is 1960 USD per person in the high season, balloon safari fee not included.

Wilson was excellent- a great driver and skilled guide with great knowledge of the wildlife and terr
5/5

We went as a grouo of 9 in two separate vehicles with Wilson and Caleb as our guides, both were excellent. Wilson was a great driver that made us feel safe on rugged terrain. He has excellent vision and could spot wildlife from far away and made sure we got to see animals as they appeared during the safari. I would highly recommend Wilson as a guide. The safari itself was wonderful and the lodges we stayed in during the evenings were lovely - one of which had wildlife like zebras and monkeys on premises roaming freely. Overall, the 4 day tour was well worth the money and an experience i won't forget! Thank you, Wilson, for a great trip!

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