$1,145 pp (USD)
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Smartlickers Tours and Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
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Smartlickers Safaris is a Kenyan based tour company located in Nairobi. We offer tours based on clients interest and preferences. The organization is driven by a well coordinated team of professionals from your quotation request to end of your safari. We are driven by a philosophy 'Your safari is long planned and therefore your investment.'. We assure you return on investment
Reviews27
DE
Everything was fine
We did a 7-day private budget safari with Smart Lickers. We had a driver and a guide in training, which was great for us. Kevin explained so many things to us, and the atmosphere was friendly and relaxed.
The places we stayed were very basic, so it is good to know what to expect before booking. We knew this before the trip and were happy with our choice. For us, it was part of the experience. We preferred to spend more money on great experiences than on luxury accommodation, and I would make the same choice again.
Even though the accommodation was cheap, the food was really delicious. Sometimes there was a small buffet. Other times, we could choose meat or a vegetarian meal in advance and then got a plate of food. It was always very tasty. For breakfast, we usually had eggs, some bread or pastries, fruit or vegetables, and coffee or tea. We always enjoyed it, and there was more than enough food.
We especially loved Hell’s Gate, where you can cycle through the park. After several days in the car, this felt really good. The island visit (Crescent Island) at Lake Naivasha was also a real highlight. Both activities were optional and cost extra. We had to pay for them there. If we had read the offer more carefully, we would have known this. They were definitely worth the money.
At Hell’s Gate, you can also choose a short, medium or long walk at the end. However, the local guide did not clearly explain that each option had a different price. My tip is to ask about the prices before you start.
I have to say that seven days on safari can be very tiring. The days are full, and there is so much to see and experience. But I would do exactly the same trip again. Every park was different and well worth visiting.
Overall, I can really recommend this company. Our guides were always reliable and on time, and we felt safe throughout the trip. Our driver cared about the animals. He gave them space and drove carefully. We still saw so many animals, including many different kinds, and often saw them up close. Both guides did their best to help us see and do everything we wanted, as far as nature allowed. 😊
IT
Perfection at a great price
From the first moment I contacted Patrick I felt confident and certain that the experience would be fantastic. The price they offer is super competitive and the organisation was impeccable from the first to the last day (despite due to flight cancellation we had to move the tour by one day). Our guide Gordonne was an integral part of our trip and thanks to his professionalism he allowed us to fully experience the Safari.
Thank you for this wonderful trip ❤️
RO
Professional services at highest level
1. Excellent communication with Patrick, owner of the Smartlickers Tours.
2. Eric, our guide and driver, is great. His English is excellent, always on time, gave us all information needed and more, flexible to our wishes. Eric made our safari tour unforgettable.
3. We highly recommend the 7 day safari with Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboseli. They are completely different experiences, all of them are worth it.
DE
Extraordinary experience - nothing to complain about!
We (a young couple in the late 20s from Germany) contacted the agency via SafariBookings. Patrick (the manager) answered very quick and sent several personalised offers with options regarding e.g. low budget/medium/luxury. Thus we were a bit sceptical, because everything was really fast and comparably affordable. We requested some adjustments for the planned tour which got included immediately. Then we checked the listing of the company in the TRA as we had read about some scams. After, we agreed on the trip and paid 30% in advance. The rest was paid only 1 day before the safari started.
We got picked up from our hotel in Nairobi by Patrick and our guide Gordon. Patrick had to go see some others guests and we headed off to Masai Mara.
Our route was Masai Mara - Amboseli - Taita Hills - Tsavo East by van (7 days). First, we did not have Masai Mara included, but we were so so happy we changed that!
We really enjoyed our time in the National Parks, it was stunning. Also, we felt very lucky to be with Gordon. He is funny, talkative, caring and very customer oriented. His goal is for you to have a great experience! Knowing all the national parks by heart and using the radio for communication was key to have those once-in-a-lifetime-moments there. Although the roads were not the best sometimes, we always felt safe with Gordon driving. Fun fact: He knows Spanish (which we switched to sometimes) and even Japanese!
Concluding, we are convinced that we got a great value for our money. It was a good choice to book with smartlickers. Enjoy your safari!
NL
Wonderful experience with Gordon, who treated us like family and gave his all
We are more than happy with the tour, especially with Gordon as our guide. It felt like we were traveling with an uncle who truly put all his effort into giving us the best possible experience. We also loved the accommodations and the food, and the overall planning was excellent. We had several amazing game drives, and really enjoyed the combination of Tsavo and Amboseli, which offered a great variety of landscapes and wildlife. We tried to think of possible improvements, but honestly couldn’t come up with any. We would definitely recommend this tour to friends.
