Reviews
An Amazing Trip!
The booking process was intense with pressure to lock things in a pay the deposit quickly but that was not unique to Viega. Rodgers was very responsive and provided several itinerary options for us to consider. The quote was competitive and the accommodation options Rodgers suggested all looked good.
Despite being nervous about paying the deposit and the balance on arrival in Kenya, the trip itself made up for any reservations. Everything from the vehicle to the driver and the accommodations met or exceeded expectations and it was truly an unforgettable experience.
Email Megan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great communication and a highly memorable family safari
We had a fantastic time on the 6 day family safari organized by Viega Expeditions.
The process of finding a tour operator and booking the trip was quite daunting, but I chose Viega because of the great communication from Rodgers from the time of initial contact right through the process.
He answered our many questions about the tour and the company and kept in regular contact as our bookings at the various lodges and camps were confirmed.
We were very happy with all of the accommodation options that Viega suggested and experienced a good mix of lodges and tented camps well suited to a family stay.
We were even more happy with our guide, Charles who was great company, an outstanding game spotter and a wealth of knowledge on all of the amazing wildlife we saw. He was very organized in terms of confirming daily plans and itineraries and made sure we had ample time to fully explore the three parks that we visited.
Rogers from Viega was also in daily contact during our trip to make sure everything was going well and that there was nothing we needed.
We’re very glad we overcame our initial reservations about booking with Viega due to the limited numbers of previous reviews we had to go on and will be taking home amazing memories, photos and recommendations for others to visit Kenya!
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Email Fernandes | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
really good communication
The trip was phenomenal, the guide was the best ever! The hotels and hot air balloon were the best. The only hiccup was the itinerary needed some adjustments as a last day game drive wasn't allowed, although it was offered.
AE
Email Kuntal | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Unforgettable First Safari: A Family Adventure in Africa
As a family of four adults, our recent trip marked our very first adventure to the African continent, and it was truly an incredible experience.
Booking with Safari.com
We found Safari.com to be an incredibly efficient and user-friendly platform for planning our safari. It offers a wide array of destinations and tour operators, and the standardized format for comparing options made our decision-making process much easier.
Viega Expeditions: Our chosen tour operator was excellent. They were quick to provide quotes and highly responsive to all our questions. We especially appreciated how they customized the tour to fit our preferred accommodations. They also offered valuable guidance on our hotel stay in Nairobi, visa requirements, things to carry and, importantly for us, they eased our concerns about the availability of vegan/vegetarian food throughout the trip.
The 'Land Cruiser' provided for our game drives was in good condition. Our guide and driver, a Masai person, was not only polite and knowledgeable but also had an uncanny ability to take us to all the best game viewing locations.
A Hiccup:
The only significant issue we encountered was an unexpected request from Viega Expeditions for an approximate 10% price increase after we had paid our advance payment. While this was eventually settled for a lesser amount, it was a moment of concern. To avoid any potential misunderstandings any tour operators, we strongly recommend getting all seemingly obvious and minor details clarified and documented in the final proposal.
Overall Experience
Despite that small issue, our overall safari experience was magnificent, thanks to the genuinely helpful people we encountered along the way. The hospitality at all the camps we stayed in – Masai Mara and Amboseli - and even Naivasha was consistently outstanding.
Email Ephy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator is a highly intelligent person who gives nice and memorable services
I understand that no one can predict how a Safari will go, but this one was amazing. And our guide Yusuph was so fantastic. He was attentive to our needs, fun to talk with and knew so much about the parks and the animals. We just adored him. Our accommodations were 1st class and we had an amazing experience.
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Email Richard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional , well informed , engaging and dependable
Viega Expeditions lived up to its promise of being excellent value for money and budget friendly indeed ! In the planning phase I was initially a little apprehensive as I didn't know what to expect from this relatively new company with little by way of reviews on the website but I was fully reassured by the prompt communication at every step of the way . Lincoln's our contact man and Agent was very accommodating and addressed any and all concerns with due attention . Our tour guide David was just exceptional and immediately made us feel in safe and knowledgeable hands . The long drive from Nairobi was pleasurable with the stops perfectly timed to break up the journey - The Great Right Valley stop just after leaving Nairobi was perfect for pics and early souvenirs ; and Our drive into The Mara on the first day gave us a peak preview of the wonders to come in the days ahead . We wasted no time that same evening going out for our first game hunt and were well rewarded sighting a cheetah , lion , giraffes and elephants on our very first trip out ! The subsequent 3 days were a whirlwind of animal sightings including all of the Big 5 with exception of the Rhino , but the rest more than made up for it . The accommodation at The Jambo Lodge was modest but clean , comfortable and a good array of food that was very nice . Relaxing in the evenings poolside and playing ping pong and enjoying the pool table ( snooker ) in the main lobby area was just perfect end to the days activities . We felt very safe with the Lodge attendants and night guards in the background quietly outside our cabins adding to the sense of security . We enjoyed the bonus evening of a visit arranged by David ( our tour guide ) to venture to The Masai Village one of the final days and had a wonderful experience learning about The Masai Culture and how they live etc ending with a lovely walk back to the Lodge through the jungle catching the African Sunset in its full glory . An enriching experience for my 2 teenage children , their 3 year old cousin and us adults too . We were sad to have the trip at and end after the 4 days but we all had a memorable Safari vacation and I would go back in a heartbeat ! In short it was a trip of a lifetime with lots of pics and memories to remind us . Hats off to Viega tours and a special thanks to David .. the best tour guide in the World as we all agreed !!
Professional and outstanding
The safari experience with viega was incredible.i look forward to such experience in the near future
Email Brenda | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
He provided a seamless and enjoyable travel experience from start to finish.
The safari experience with Viega was great. I enjoyed every bit of it.
I look forward to go on a safari with Viega in the near future.