Estleon Adventures
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $352 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Han | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good trip
My Kenya safari with Bernard and your team was truly extraordinary – witnessing the Big Five in the wild felt like stepping into a documentary! Bernard’s expertise was phenomenal; his ability to track lions and explain their social dynamics left us in awe.
To share honest feedback: While the safari itself was perfection, our lodge’s "close-to-nature vibe" did come with some uninvited guests like insects and geckos galore. But we recognize this is simply part of the authentic savanna environment, not a reflection of your team’s efforts.
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Email Justin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 4 Day Safari Tour With Estleon
I highly recommend Estleon for a safari tour in Kenya. I contacted Estleon for a quote on a safari package that interested me. Esther got back to me with a competitive offer in less than 24 hours. She was also very responsive for follow up questions and concerns. We did a 4 day private Sarova hotels luxury tour including Lake Nakura and Maasai Mara.
Robin was our guide and driver for the safari tour. He was always punctual. Robin drove safely for the entire tour. He kept us safe on the Kenyan roads which can definitely be a bit crazy at times. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife in Kenya, and he was also knowledgeable about Kenya in general. Robin was also very skilled at positioning the vehicle for great pictures of wildlife.
We were able to see the Big 5 and many other animals in only a few days. I'd highly recommend the tour we chose. It's a good way to maximize your time if you only have a few days to dedicate to going on Safari in Kenya. We definitely made... Read more a good use of the time we had.
The Sarova hotel accommodations were nice. Good rooms, food, and service. There was decent wifi at the hotels as well, so don't let connectivity concerns prevent you from going on a Safari. The rooms were as presented in the tour quote PDF. The staff at the hotels were all professional and friendly.
If you're interested in getting good photos of the wildlife, I would also highly recommend that you bring a camera with at least a 300mm lens. You can get some decent shots with a cell phone when the animals are close to the car. But oftentimes the animals are far from the car and a good camera lens is really necessary.
Don't hesitate to book a safari with Estleon. It's a legitimate and licensed safari company with lots of positive reviews.
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Email Mirla and Jose Duarte | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bernard, was nothing short than amazing! He was knowledgeable, attentive and went above and beyond
Estleon Adventures, was the best choice we made for our honeymoon travel trip. We decided to go on a safari for our honeymoon but we did not know where to start. We were clueless but Estleon staff held our hand through the whole process and seemed happy to do so. No complains!
Esther, the owner was very friendly, communicative, attentive, and anything we needed, she was beyond helpful. She helped answer any questions we had throughout the whole process. She went above and beyond to help with our visa applications. Our honeymoon was very long so we decided we didn’t want to travel in car 6+ hours, she moved things around, found us some domestic flights, she even instructed our tour guide to get our luggage so we did not have to pay extra luggage fees. She took care of every single detail. She was detailed oriented and solution focused!! AMAZING!
Bernard, our tour guide, from the moment we met him, we were treated like family. He made sure we did not leave our game drive without seeing everything we wanted to see. He made sure we were taken care of in every single accommodation site, he was very knowledgeable and insightful. He answered every question we had about the culture, the parks, the animals and the country. He even stayed to chat with us for a while, we truly felt like royalty throughout the whole trip. He made sure we got to every single park safely, and made sure we stayed hydrated. We couldn’t ask for a better tour guide.
We will definitely do this again and 100% refer Estleon to our friends and family!
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Email Mike | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great communication, professional and organized
Brilliant trip- I started researching in early December and knew we wanted to go to Samburu park. Tour Radar had three companies with the park as part of their itinerary. Esther at Estleon was the first to respond and put together a great proposal. After a few tweaks we were able to finalize a tour of four parks.Esther stayed in contact throughout the period before the start of the arrival.
Our trip in late January started with 2 nights in Sambura, then Aberdare(the Ark), Lake Nakuru and ending in Masai Mara. Bernard (Ben) our tour guide/Driver was amazing. Bernard absolutely made the trip seamless and knew every park and where to be to get the best photos. He was always patient and ready to answer our many questions. I cannot recommend him enough
Estleon are a smaller women only owned company. I read through all the reviews but was a little apprehensive before the trip that I had chosen wisely. After the trip I can assure anyone thinking of using Estleon that based on... Read more our experience you will be very happy with your choice
PROS
- Private Modern Four Runner SUVs with water coolers and free water
- Excellent communication at all hours with a smaller dedicated team
- Great advice on where best to stay in each park
- We received a free night before starting the tour at a hotel right by the airport (had a 1am arrival)
- Bernard who has 10 years experience leading tours of you can get him
The only change we would have made to our tour was to do 3 parks vs 4. The Ark we felt was not the right fit for us but if you want a rest after a long flight might be a great place to stay. Sambura, a much less traveled park, was our favorite. Within 5 mins of being on a safari drive you are already surrounded by animals and the smaller size of the park makes it very easy to see the full Big 5
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Email Marco | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised to high standards
Everything was well organised and worked to perfection. Esther was very helpful and always there to provide assistance. The transfer to and from airport worked very well and flight to Mara was easy and on time. Ilkeliani camp was great. Luxury tents with loads of attention from staff. Food was simply delicious and the guides experienced. The location on the Talek river inside the reserve makes it very easy to reach places where plenty of animals could be spotted, including all big cats. Security, a very important aspect, was kept all of the time especially at night. I felt comfortable throughout the stay and enjoyed a great safari.
Difficult to see any negative aspect. Maybe more detailed upfront information on the reserve would have been nice.
Email Johanna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tailored safari experience that exceeded our expectations!
Big thank you to Estleon and our point of contact Esther who was simply fantastic and always answers any questions we had very promptly and with lots of appreciated info. We felt very comfortable throughout.
We were super happy with the safari, everything was arranged so nicely for us, exactly what we had hoped for and more. And Willie our guide was superb!!
Both the properties we stayed in were fantastic, I’d say they both deserve 5-stars rather than the 4 starts they have. We were thoroughly impressed and happy. Thank you Estleon, we will for sure recommend you to our friends and we are also hoping to come back ourselves in the future and would not hesitate to contact you then again.
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Email Walter | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Estleon Adventures provided me a fabulous 8 day Safari for my 60th birthday.
I am pleased that my first Safari in Kenya was amazing; Esther and her team are extremely attuned to the needs of clients: I added an extra day to the Safari before my flight to Kenya and Esther provided a new itinerary within hours. I have a third grade daughter who really loved seeing the Big Four (we missed seeing the Leopard). My daughter wants us to return next year to see the Leopard and complete the Big Five with Estleon Adventures.
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Email Mahima | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Estleon Adventures gave us the trip of a lifetime!
I can't say enough good things about the incredible service provided by Esther and her company. From start to finish, they truly went above and beyond to ensure that our experience was seamless and beyond our expectations.
From the moment we booked, the team worked with us to customize the trip to perfectly fit the needs of my family. Every detail, from the itinerary to the accommodations, was thoughtfully arranged, and they took the time to check in on us every day to ensure everything was going smoothly. We felt like we were in safe hands the entire time. We are strict vegetarians and Esther made sure we had amazing food throughout the trip that met our dietary requirements.
The private vehicle they provided was just what we needed—spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped for the long drives between destinations. Having our own vehicle made the experience so much more enjoyable and stress-free.
Our tour guide was absolutely amazing. Not only was he incredibly... Read more knowledgeable about the wildlife, culture, and history of Kenya, but he was also genuinely caring and attentive to our every need. Whether it was ensuring we had the best views during a safari or taking extra steps to make us feel comfortable, he really made the trip special.
I can't recommend Estleon Adventures enough for anyone looking to experience the beauty of Kenya. They took care of everything—and more—and made our vacation stress-free and unforgettable. If you’re planning a trip to Kenya, you’re in excellent hands with them!
Email Rob Allard | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding, exceptional and great. Great communication, helpful and friendly
From initial contact for a quote and itinerary to being dropped at the airport for the end of our Safari, Estleon was great.
Esther was great in setting everything up, booking our accommodation, answering our questions either by email or phone (using WhatsApp so international calls didn't cost).
Our driver Willy was superb, he was friendly and couldn't do enough to make our safari a special holiday. His knowledge of the animals we saw was outstanding, his driving was very good, both on road and off-road. He took time to teach us some Swahili, and we would try and greet him every morning with a new greeting in Swahili which we tried to learn in the evenings (thanks google translate). Willy managed to find lots of animals for us to photograph in their natural environment, from Duma (Cheetah) to Zebra.
We were extremely lucky to see all the big cats, elephant, giraffe, hippo, rhino, and many more, but be aware you may not get to see them all as they are in the wild and they may... Read more not be around on the days you are on safari, its nature!!
The accommodations we stayed at were also very good. All but one were inside the National Parks themselves, 'The Cliff' was fantastic with its views across Lake Nakuru, as was 'Entim Masai Mara camp' deep inside the Masai Mara on the Mara River. Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli was another great place to stay. Meals at all the accommodations were great, plenty to eat, you won't go hungry.
Estleon Adventures was great value for money, we were actually surprised at the cost when you consider the inclusions, which was the accommodation, all meals except lunch on the last day and drinks at most of the accommodation.
Estleon ensured Willy had plenty of drinking water for us in the land cruiser and we had a fresh bottle in the seat back for our game drives.
Thank you Esther and Willy for the memorable safari
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Email Eshita | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Perfect Safari Experience with Estleon Team!
From the moment we reached out to the Estleon team, Esther was so responsive and accommodating to our requests and preferences. This was the trip of a lifetime for us (a family of 3), spanning 10 days, and we had done lots of research comparing different safari providers and what they were offering us. Not only did Esther and the Estleon team give us our dream itinerary including our preferred safari lodges, but they were also quite affordable in comparison to other companies. Our guide Bernard was exceptional, passionate and engaging. He was always punctual, answered our countless questions about Kenyan life, culture, geography and the animals, and was genuinely excited to show us the Big 5, helping us spot animals across the 4 reserves we visited, he even told us some interesting stories about animal hunts along the way. All the lodges were luxurious, comfortable and welcoming, AND very close to or inside the reserves which was what we were looking for. We would recommend Estleon adventures to our friends and anyone looking for an exceptional safari experience where even the smallest details are taken care of. Truly a memorable holiday for us!