$4,936 to $7,211 pp (USD)
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Splendid Vacations
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- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2023)
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- AMREF & TOSK
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- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
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The Splendid Vacation team guarantees you an unrivaled African travel experience by offering safaris to unequalled tourism destinations in Africa. Our collection of safaris and lodges are advantageously located in Africa's most sought-after National Parks and Game Reserves.
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The trip of a lifetime
We are a family of 6 from New York with kids ages 9 to 17. After researching and getting several quotes, we booked a 2-week safari and beach trip in Kenya with Splendid Vacations. Before, during, and after we booked we had numerous communications with Alice asking all kinds of questions and follow-ups. She was extremely responsive and helpful, even overnight and at early hours East Africa time.
We had the trip of a lifetime! Kenya is spectacular. The people we met were incredibly kind and hospitable. It is hard to imagine a better place to visit.
We feel very fortunate to have been paired with our guide and driver, Alex Masila. He was an A+. The game drives in Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli were fantastic for everyone in our family. We saw "the big 5," which was excellent, and we also saw all kinds of other wildlife in all kinds of settings and scenarios, including lots of instances with no one else around and with such peace and serenity. Alex has some magic tricks that keep him several steps ahead out there. He also is extremely knowledgeable, and has a great feel as a host and guide. He was also simpatico with our autistic 9-year-old. He felt like part of our family by the end of the safari.
The lodgings were magnificent. In one instance a lodging on our original itinerary was full, and Splendid instead booked an alternative lodging that was better at no additional cost. The beach resort was spectacular.
The transportation was reliable. The jeep was flawless, even over the potholed roads with their African massage. Our train ride to Mombasa and flight back to Nairobi also went without a hitch.
In addition to the game drives, the added excursions were unforgettable. Some of the highlights were the walk along the Masai River, the boat tour on Lake Naivasha, the visit to a Masai village, and the snorkeling day trip at Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park and Wasini Island.
If we are ever lucky enough to return the first thing we'll do is contact Alice and Alex to book with Splendid again!
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Splendid !
Highly recommended! Splendid Vacation organized our family trip to Kenya and Tanzania perfectly. Excellent communication from travel agent James, fast responses, transparent pricing, great choice of lodges and tented camps, great guides (Alex and Toni), seamless Kenya-Tanzania border crossing. We also appreciated their regular check-ins during the trip to ensure everything met our expectations. A professional, reliable and customer-oriented travel agency. Thank you for an unforgettable experience !
SG
Amazing vacations
From my first contact with Dennis regarding quotations to the follow-up with Janet, their communication was always prompt, clear, and professional. Janet, who picked me up at the airport, was incredibly kind and gentle. She consistently checked in on me throughout my safari to make sure I was enjoying the experience. My driver and guide, Augustine, was absolutely wonderful. He is knowledgeable, well-prepared, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He has “binocular eyes” that could spot animals from miles away and I truly enjoyed the safari experience very much.
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A Journey of the life
All was PERFECT !!!! Since the beginning James was quick to respond and he immediately understood our requests and he arranged for us an unforgettable 8 days Safari (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli). The accomodations that he choose for us were very clean, safe and close to the parks. The food was delicious, varied, and plentiful.
What about our guide Dominik? He is a tireless driver and he made us feel very safe during the trip outside and inside the parks. Thanks to him, we were able to observe all the animals we wanted to see up close, including the Great Migration.
He always answered to our questions and explained the wildlife behaviours.
We higly recommend Splendid Vacations
Thanks James and Dominik, for making this trip UNFORGETTABLE!!!
Amazing safari, incredible guide — just plan ahead on logistics
A fantastic safari! Our driver and guide, James, was simply outstanding: he had an incredible depth of knowledge, could spot animals from a great distance, and was always flexible in adjusting the daily drives whenever needed. If we ever return to Kenya, we’d definitely request him again.
The one piece of advice we’d give to anyone planning this tour is to have a brief call with the agency beforehand to go through the itinerary in detail. In our case, we weren’t informed of just how many hours of driving we’d actually face between stops, which made some days more tiring than expected. We also wanted to see the wildebeest crossing, and assumed it would be easier in August to catch than it turned out to be — we later learned you really need to plan a full day for that alone. On top of this, we had booked a lodge with a swimming pool, but because of the schedule we only arrived in the evening and left the next morning, so we never actually got to enjoy the pool or the property itself. Had we known this in advance, we would have either chosen a more budget-friendly lodge for that night or added an extra day to actually make use of it.
We shared this feedback with the agency, who responded with great openness: they explained that some of the accommodation initially planned in the Mara was no longer available, which lengthened the transfers, and they acknowledged they could have given us more guidance upfront on distances, timing, and how to plan around the crossing.
That said, the overall experience was wonderful.
Other Safaris & Tours32 – Offered by Splendid Vacations
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5-Day Special Big Five Mid-Range Safari
$1,781 to $2,888 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
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5-Day Special Five and Big Five Safari
$1,537 to $1,917 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Meru NP, Nairobi (End)
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4-Day Best Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara Safari-Mid-Range
$1,344 to $2,054 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & HotelYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
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4-Day Masai Mara Fly-in Safari
$1,940 to $2,882 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
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4-Day Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari- Mid-Range
$1,322 to $1,988 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
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8-Day Explore Kenya's Famous Parks -Mid-Range Safari
$2,931 to $3,988 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Aberdare NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
