NAIROBI KENYA
Balu Travel
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Member Of:
- KWS & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $175 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Alishia Jones | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, knowledgeable, and friendly
had an incredible safari experience in the Maasai Mara from January 19 to January 21. The safari was absolutely amazing, and my guide was exceptional—professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about both the area and the wildlife. As a solo traveler, I felt completely safe with him and with every single person I engaged with from the company. My guide worked tirelessly to make sure I saw every animal on my list, along with many others I hadn’t even expected to encounter. His dedication and expertise truly made the experience unforgettable.
I also want to highlight how wonderful the company’s owner has been throughout the entire process. He has been consistently professional, responding to emails in a very timely manner and replying quickly to WhatsApp messages. No matter how big or small my questions were, he was incredibly helpful and reassuring every step of the way.
I highly, highly recommend this company to anyone considering a safari in the Maasai Mara. They deliver an outstanding experience from start to finish.
ES
Email Elishka | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An outstanding, well-organized tour led by a knowledgeable and friendly guide
I had a fantastic experience with Balu Travel and truly enjoyed every part of the tour with my group. From the beginning, everything was well organized and communication was clear, which made the entire experience smooth and stress-free.
Our tour guide was one of the highlights of the trip. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and places we visited, and he shared stories and context that made each stop more meaningful. He was also very patient and always happy to answer questions, no matter how small, which made everyone feel comfortable and engaged.
The team was also extremely understanding and flexible. One person in our group experienced a flight disruption that delayed their arrival, and Balu Travel kindly waited a bit longer in the morning so they could still join us. That level of patience and accommodation was truly appreciated and made a big difference for our group.
What I appreciated most was how easy our guide was to talk to. He created a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, making it easy for everyone to connect and enjoy the experience without feeling rushed.
Overall, Balu Travel delivered excellent service, great value for money, and a memorable experience. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and enjoyable tour.
IT
Email Gemma | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Day in Amboseli wirh Africa
We took a one day tour to Amboseli with Africa as our guide, he was amazing! He was so friendly, knew so much about the park, the animals and the Massai people. Nothing was too much for him and he made sure we had an amazing time. Amboseli is beautiful, but with Africa as our guide we had truly the best experience possible.
IT
Email Elena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Safari was a great experience for us and we really enjoyed! Peter has been an excellent guide for the whole 4 days and can recommend the company further. Also in lake Naivasha Chacha (Mike) and Moses have also been really great guides.
ES
Email Chloe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable and friendly
We had a great experience with James as our tour guide! Communication with Balu was very easy, they are very flexible with payments and very reliable. We saw all the animals we needed to see and James was very know does on facts about them and would also take us very close to them. Would definitely recommend!
Email Brandon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible 4-Day Safari with Balu Travel & Guide Kasaine
Our 4-day safari to Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara with Balu Travel was amazing. Our guide, Kasaine, was knowledgeable, friendly, and helped us spot pretty much every animal we hoped to see. The trip was well-organized, smooth, and truly unforgettable. Highly recommend!
SE
Email Ed | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great guide Kaisane!
We had a great safari with Kaisane and will book this again. We managed to see all of the big 5 in a short period of time!
SI
Email Katja | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended operator
My husband and I went to Amboseli for a 3 day tour and had a great time! From the beggining the communication went smoothly and everything was just as promised. We had a great time with Carlos; he really knows how to spot animals and I guess we were also lucky to see all there is to see. But I really appreciated that we could talk to him, learn a lot about Kenya and Kenyans and laughed a gret deal. It was a true adventure.
CH
Email Helen & Oliver | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour operator with excellent guide (Shaddy!)
Balu Travel offered us a very smooth and efficient booking process, with clear and easy communication throughout.
On the ground in Kenya, our 4-day safari (Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara) exceeded expectations – largely thanks to our guide, Shaddy. Responsible, professional, and exceptionally knowledgeable, Shaddy knows Kenya like the back of his hand, both inside and outside the national parks - adding interesting stops along the way to the parks. He consistently went above and beyond to make our trip unforgettable, and he certainly succeeded.
Over the four days, we saw every animal on our bucket list – from the Big Five (including both black and white rhinos) to cheetahs, ostriches, hyenas, warthogs, crocodiles, several monkey species, and a remarkable variety of birds. As a Maasai himself, Shaddy also introduced us to Maasai traditions and customs and took us to visit a local Maasai community, providing an interesting cultural layer to our experience.
Overall, we truly enjoyed our safari with Shaddy and Balu Travel and can fully recommend them to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari adventure in Kenya.
AR
Email Adriana | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
We were very satisfied, especially with the guide and the driver
It was a very good experience, both in terms of prior communication and adherence to schedules and contracted services. The staff was excellent, both personally and professionally.