Black Santa Safaris

5.0/5 – 62 Reviews

$2,571 to $2,800 pp (USD)

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Black Santa Safaris

5.0/5  
(62 Reviews)
Office In:
Kenya Kenya
Size:
1-5 employees (Founded in 2024)
Tour Types:
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations:
Kenya KE
Tanzania TZ

Black Santa Safaris is an indigenous tours and safaris company based in the heart of Kenya. As a company led by passionate local and former guide, we are proud to show case the beauty and wonders of our beloved country to travelers from around the world.

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3/5

All in all, a very nice day, though with a few drawbacks.

The tour guide arrived at the hotel on time, and the drive to the park went smoothly; however, the vehicle itself was not in good condition (it rattled from various parts, which was annoying during the journey).

Upon arriving at the entrance to Tsavo East, we were immediately pressured into buying safari hats—at a price of 15 euros each...

Inside the park, we saw a great deal, but the tour guide was quite reserved and only provided information when we asked questions.
There was a good variety of animal species to see :)

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Black Santa Safaris was amazing! James made our safari unforgettable with his care and kindness.
5/5

We had a wonderful experience with Black Santa Safaris! We spent two days in the Masai Mara with James as our guide, and we couldn’t have been happier.

James was an excellent driver, handling all kinds of obstacles with great skill and being very careful on the bumpy roads. He was always patient and gave us plenty of time to take photos. He also got us as close to the animals as possible while respecting their space.

What we really appreciated was that he didn’t just drive us around. He also told us a lot about the national park and the animals. His English is very good, and he was always kind and friendly.

James also helped my partner with the marriage proposal and arranged a lovely little surprise in our room, which made the whole experience even more special.

We are very grateful to James and Black Santa Safaris for making our safari so memorable. We can wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone planning a safari in Kenya!

Well organised, flexible and experienced in communication
5/5

Our overall experience was amazing!
Black santa was professional and easy going from start till end.
I had a couple of requests for individualising our safari tour and they were all met perfectly. We paid everything, including add ons, up front so there was no hastle and no need for plenty of cash on the trip.
Then on the start day of our trip we were picked up right on time by our guide and driver, Opany.
He is a well experienced, extremely kind-hearted and 110% trustworthy guy from the start. He's a very good driver, always on time for the start of the day. He answered all our questions, was funny and gave us some of his stories from.20 years in the job. At the same time, he always knew, when to give a quiet time for enjoying the experience and view with the animals.
Visiting Amboseli and Tsavo East was a memory building trip with all the animals we hoped for and mesmerising diverse of nature.
AA lodge in Amboseli was great overall. One slight improvement would be if there was less music since after a day of safari we'd prefer to just enjoy a quiet time. Another would be a smoother coordination with the stuff of the balloon ride. When we were picked up, the gate didn't open at first, because they thought we'd go without check-out. The hastle had us come a bit late for the balloon start and our driver had a stressful time arriving just in time.

The Voi Wildlife Lodge in Tsavo is good for groups who like a bit of party and pool time. For a couple preferring quietness and private space it's not perfect. The rooms are not insulated too much concerning noise and smoke from the neighbours.
While the view on a water hole with animals is great, it could be more classy with less light on the evening and especially without flashing lights in a selfie-area. Those can be great for tourists, but it seems a bit too much for the animals. Still depending on what you're looking for.
Definitely for one night it's perfectly fine.

Overall would 100% recommend this trip.


Above & Beyond Service with Mr. Santa - Black Santa Tours & Safaris!* ⭐⭐
5/5

If you want someone who treats you like family, book with Mr. Santa from Black Santa Tours.

We got introduced to Mr. Santa on short notice when we decided we wanted to go to Mombasa for a one day adventure for quad biking, boat cruising, and the sand dunes. *Despite the short notice, he still delivered* and made everything seamless.

His advice was simple: "Book the 10pm train to Mombasa and I’ll pick you up." And he meant it.

Mr. Santa literally left his house around *2am* and waited at the Mombasa terminal until our train arrived at *4am*. Who does that?! He then drove us straight to Malindi and even *paid for our breakfast* before we started the day.

*Our day with him:*
1. *Mambrui* — Quad biking, camel ride, and playing on the sand dunes. So much fun and he made sure we were safe and got great photos.
2. *Water Park* — We couldn’t do the activities due to logistics, but Mr. Santa didn’t let that stop us. He immediately made other plans.
3. *Boat Cruise* — He got us on a boat cruise at another location so we didn’t miss out on that experience.
4. *Lunch with Family* — The sweetest part. He took us to have lunch where his lovely wife *Isabella* joined us. It felt so personal and welcoming.
5. *Drop-off* — He then drove us back and dropped us at the train terminal for our trip back to Nairobi.

Mr. Santa is reliable, thoughtful, and goes above and beyond. Black Santa Tours isn’t just a business — it’s hospitality from the heart.

If you’re going to Mombasa/Malindi, do not think twice. Book Mr. Santa. You’ll get adventure, good food, new friends, and memories for life. Highly recommended!

Everything was well organized and a perfect first safari experience! Definitely would recommend!!
5/5

All in all it was a perfect experience in Kenya! Would definitely recommend blacksanta for a nice safari experience. Herbert was reachable all the time and could support with everything.

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