$910 pp (USD)
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Mackos Wanderlust Safaris
Mackos Wanderlust Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
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KETZ
Mackos Safaris offers unforgettable safari experiences in Kenya, showcasing the country's stunning wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Our expert guides ensure an immersive adventure, from the iconic Maasai Mara to the pristine beaches of the Kenyan coast. Whether it's a thrilling game drive or a serene nature walk, Mackos Safaris delivers personalized and memorable journeys into the heart of Africa's natural wonders.
Reviews33
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In general well organized but challenges to adopt quickly (car breakdown)
We booked our Safari with Brian from Mackosafaris. The booking process went smoothly and also the communication has been good. We have been picked up from the airport as agreed and started our tour.
Unfortunately our car got a defect on the journey to our first lodge after 20 hours of overall travel (defect of front right wheel axle). After some repair attempts along the way we thought it’s ok and got 2 hours delayed to our first lodge.
After a game drive in the evening and in the morning we were told that the car has to be checked as it is still a problem and we could not go without repair. Unfortunately through that we have been delayed by half a day and I told Brian that we will not go to Amboseli with this delay, as it would have added approximately 8 hours of drive for only one game drive. This would have been a nightmare for our 2 kids.
We have been very frustrated how the company handled the reorganization caused by their defect car which has not been repaired or exchanged in a timely manner. We lost unnecessarily more than half a day of paid Safari out of 3 days and worsening we have been rebooked into 3rd class lodges instead of 1st class which we originally booked and paid for. We were told that they don’t have enough budget left to book us in appropriate lodges like originally booked.
Overall frustrating experience how the company dealt with this unplanned incident (very slow and no adequate alternatives for a problem they caused).
Would recommend to book with a financially stronger and bigger company who can handle unexpected things better or maintain their fleet better.
Reply from Mackos Wanderlust Safaris
Posted on Nov 4, 2026Dear Hannes,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely regret that your safari experience did not go as smoothly as originally planned.
We fully understand your frustration regarding the unexpected vehicle mechanical problem. Although mechanical issues can occasionally occur even with properly maintained safari vehicles, we recognise that it is our responsibility to respond promptly and minimise any inconvenience to our guests.
When the problem occurred, we made efforts to arrange repairs and subsequently organised a replacement safari vehicle so that your journey could continue safely.
Regarding the itinerary, we would also like to clarify a few details for the benefit of future guests reading this review.
Following the vehicle replacement, the original plan was still to proceed to Amboseli Sopa, which had already been booked and paid for as per your initial itinerary. The replacement vehicle was arranged, and the plan was to depart Saltlick at approximately 9:40 AM and continue to Amboseli.
However, considering the delays experienced and your concerns about the additional driving time, you expressed that you no longer wished to proceed to Amboseli and preferred to change the itinerary to Tsavo East instead. We respected your decision and worked to reorganise the remaining arrangements accordingly.
We acknowledge that the unexpected situation affected valuable safari time, and we are genuinely sorry for that. We also regret that the changes to the accommodation arrangements did not meet your original expectations.
At Mackos Safaris, we understand that our guests invest not only money but also valuable holiday time in their safari experiences. We take such feedback seriously and continuously work to improve our vehicle backup arrangements and how we handle unexpected situations.
We appreciate that you chose Mackos Safaris for your family holiday, and we are sorry that we did not deliver the seamless experience you had anticipated.
Kind regards,
Brian
DE
Reliable, easy to book and everything is well organised
We booked our 3-day safari via the platform. It was all very straightforward to book once we’d decided the hotels. We stayed at the Salt Lick Lodge and Ngutuni Safari Lodge. I can recommend both because of the waterhole – you can always see animals there. We were picked at Diani Beach by our excellent driver and guide, Sebastian. The traffic in Kenya is completely different to that in Europe, but Sebastian got us to our destination safely. He was also a SUPER guide – he told us about the animals and the plants too. He went out of his way to find the animals and in the end we spotted all of them except for the leopard and the cheetah. But bear in mind, it’s the wild and there’s no guarantee of what you’ll see. However, I can 100% recommend Sebastian as a driver and Macko’s Wunderlust Safari 😀👍
DE
An unforgettable Safari Experience 🦒🦓🐘
We had an amazing three-day safari with Marcos Wanderlust Safaris in Taita Hills and Tsavo East National Park. Our driver, Sebastian, was fantastic - friendly, punctual, and very knowledgeable. He taught us so much about the animals and the parks.
We were lucky to see lions, elephants, zebras, a huge herd of buffalo, and many more animals. One of our absolute highlights was seeing a cheetah mother with her two cubs - truly unforgettable!
We had three wonderful days filled with amazing game drives and unforgettable memories. We are very happy we chose Marcos Wanderlust Safaris and would highly recommend them!
DE
Hakuna Matata
It was a very nice Safari to Tsavo East and West for three days. The Organisation was very good and our tour giide Victor was very nice and friendly and took care that we can habe a great time. The lodges were also nice. The only downside was the Werther, as it was raining s lot for september, animals didn't come out so easily... but it was a great Experimence and a Lot of fun.
IT
Simply fantastic
The whole experience was smooth and amazing. Omar, our guide was very kind, knoledgeable and on point with everything. We really enjoyed our time and Brian handled the booking very professionally.
The safari itself was incredible, on our first day of our first safari we managed to see countless elephants, zebras, gazelles, impalas, giraffes and three groups of lions and dulcis in fundo a leopard.
I don’t think we could have hoped for a better time.
Other Safaris & Tours11 – Offered by Mackos Wanderlust Safaris
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3-Day The Best of Taita Hiils Saltlick & Ngutuni
$849 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Diani Beach (Start), Taita Hills WS, Ngutuni Sanctuary, Diani Beach (End)
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3-Day The Best of Tsavo East & Tsavo West Safari
$900 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Diani Beach (Start), Tsavo East NP, Tsavo West NP, Diani Beach (End)
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3-Day Tsavo East & Taita Safari Sentrim & Saltlick
$894 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Diani Beach (Start), Tsavo East NP, Taita Hills WS, Diani Beach (End)
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4-Day Tsavo West, Amboseli, & Tsavo East Safari
$1,328 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Mombasa (Start), Tsavo West NP, Amboseli NP, Tsavo East NP, Mombasa (City), Diani Beach (End)
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2-Day Tsavo East National Safari
$579 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Diani Beach (Start), Tsavo East NP, Diani Beach (End)
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2-Day Red Earth & Wild Giants of Tsavo East
$521 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Mombasa (Start), Tsavo East NP, Mombasa (End)
