Our head tour guide Danson while on safari
Savannah Sound Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $140 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Suresh | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The perfect Kenyan safari experience!
When I landed in Kenya, if anyone asked me where I would go for my next African safari I would have said Tanzania or Botswana. But now I want to go back to Kenya just so I can see more of Kenya with Savannah Sound Safaris and here's why.
A safari in Kenya was a dream trip for me for a long time and I could not have chosen a better tour operator for that trip than Savannah Sound Safaris. From the very first day I contacted them to start planning the trip to the moment they dropped us off at the airport at the end of the trip, they were very professional and reliable. Ours was a group of 17 and Danson, who managed the entire booking and planning process, made it so easy for us to plan the trip for such a large group. The level of customization they offered to our itinerary was the biggest positive during the planning process.
The tour itself was simply amazing. The 3 driver-guides Nick, Duncan and Samuel, made sure we had prime seats to breathtaking encounters with wild animals. What stood out for me was they provided that prime experience to us while respecting the wildlife and their natural habitat.
Did we get value for the money we paid? Absolutely! But is that all we got? Absolutely no! We got an experience and memories we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
Email Thusitha Ginigaddara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator was very experienced, cautious, attentive and understanding.
Our operator was Samuel (locals knew him as Kim/Kimani) and he was amazing at his job. Just like him, other drivers Duncan and Nik were amazing people. Samuel had close to 20 years of experience on the job and it was evident with the way he handled each and every situation. He was very well informed about the wildlife, their behaviors, what to expect and what not to expect in the Savannah. He shared his knowledge with us about each and every animal as well as other natural things in the parks. Whatever he didn’t know, he googled and shared everything he learned after we were done pleasing our eyes. He was extremely polite and never disturbing or rushing us.
He explained the plans to us very well, when to meet him, where to meet him, etc. Even our food and accommodation was arranged by him and he always checked with us if we were comfortable with what the hotels offered.
What impressed me the most was his philosophy; slowly but surely. We had long drives between national parks (4-7 hours on the road sometimes) and he was always very careful in his driving. When we travelled through some troublesome parts of towns, he made sure that we had locked our doors and closed our shutters of the vehicle.
We are definitely going back and definitely choosing Savannah Sound Safaris.
Asante
Email Gayan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unforgettable experience!!
Where do I even begin. This was our first safari ever, in Kenya, and we could not have asked for a better experience. Duncan, Nic, and Samuel made this trip something we will carry with us for the rest of our lives.
Our driver Duncan, we felt so lucky to have him. He never rushed anything. He took the time to point out every bird, explain the history, share the stories behind what we were seeing.
You could feel how much he loves what he does, As first timers, we were not sure what to expect. But this team knew exactly where to go and when.
We saw almost everything on our list, and then some. It was not just a tour, it felt personal.
If you are thinking about it, just book it. You will not regret it.
Great service and highly recommended
The tour was very well planned with all bookings being arranged prior to the tour. The drivers were amazing with their animal spotting skills and explaining. They were very helpful and friendly sharing all information that a tourist should know about Kenya.
Email Rex and Asad | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Fantastic!!!
We went on a 5-day safari to Lake Nakuru (with a stop at Lake Naivasha) and then onto to Masai Mara. We were lucky to come after some rainfall so the scenery was very green. The tour operator was great — he sent us a very detailed plan of what we would be doing every day so everything was clear. There were no hidden costs so we knew what we would pay up front and nothing was added. The driver was great — knowledgeable, competent, and above all, safe. He knew the best places to find the animals and we even managed to see the most elusive ones like leopards and cheetahs. We picked a luxury package and the accommodations were spectacular. I could not recommend this tour operator more — if there were 10 stars to give I would give him 10!!!
Email Hamza | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great luxury safari experience at a good price
Patricia, who was our contact was very helpful and prompt. The safari was excellent. We managed to catch so many animals and the accommodation, and service/ knowledge from our guide Duncan was top notch. I would definitely recommend SS
Email Dave Raj | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 5-Day experience in Nature's Wonderland
The Safari that we booked through Savannah Sound Safaris was extremely well organized from the get go!
We were received with a smiling and friendly Guide on day 1 and the experience was incredible from start to finish.
He drove us from Nairobi to Ambesoli treating us to the wonderful creatures of Nature along the way.
Although the evening was marred by heavy rains preventing the view of Mount Kilimanjaro, the next day morning was a treat with a beautiful Sunrise with Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop and a large herd of Elephants in the foreground, an absolute treat to the eyes.
The night in the hotel located within the National Park was comfortable with wonderful welcoming staff and great food.
The visit to Lake Naivasha was another treat where we got to see a number of native birds and not forgetting the family of Hippos in the Lake followed by a Nature's walk alongside the Zebras, Wildebeest and Giraffes amongst other wonderful creatures....
The trip to Masai Mara Nature Park was another fantastic experience where we stayed in the Camp in the wilderness for 2 beautiful days.
The Game drive on both days has left an indelible mark in our hearts and memories to cherish.
We had the greatest opportunity to see Lionesses up close, not to forget the Gazelles, stags, and many of the wildlife creatures in their Natural Habitat. The icing on the cake has been the two Lions who had just killed a wild buffalo, their meal, and staying guard to protect their food from the prying Hyenas milling around in the close vicinity! Seeing this in this natural setting has been an unforgettable experience!
We also experienced the wonderful unity among the various tour operators who came to our rescue when our Safari Vehicle got stuck in the deep slush in the forest.....amazing unity and selfless spirit witnessed firsthand out in the wilderness!
On this day, we also visited a Masai Village to a great tribal welcome.
The visit provided us with an insight of their hitherto nomadic lifestyle!
The final day was topped up with fantastic Balloon Ride witnessing a beautiful sunrise and all the animals below, some wo which we could get up close to from the balloon!
Overall, it has been a great experience, greater than anticipated.
Thanks to Savannah Sounds Safaris.
We would like to thank Patricia for the personal attention she provided by organizing all this from the time we booked this trip 6 months ago.
Unfortunately, we could not meet her personally to thank her in person.
She has provided us with one of the greatest, well organized safaris we ever experienced.
Thanks to our Driver/Guide Samuel, who with his extensive knowledge and skill and experience drove us across Kenya, allowing us to see these marvelous Nature's creations up close! Keeping us safe all along.
Overall, we enjoyed this experience to the utmost, a once in a lifetime experience.
Thank you Savannah Sound Safaris.
DE
Email Kim & Timo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hakuna matata, a great experience!
All aspects were well communicated and Danson answered all questions while being reachable throughout the safari. He planned our stay from airport pick up to drop off. Our driver Musa was very experienced, could get us on time through the busy traffic, put us on premium spots to see the animals, and taught us a lot about the animals themselves and the country. The hotels chosen were of high standard and were in respectable closeness to the animals. There is nothing more memorable than walking to your room while being surrounded by monkeys, zebra’s, and hippo’s (the latter with security supervision). Would recommend Savannah Sound Safaris to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience with the beautiful African wildlife.
Email Jhonny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best Experience!
We had an amazing experience with Savannah Sound Safaris. From the very beginning, Patricia was incredibly helpful with our enquiry and organised everything smoothly in advance, making the whole process stress free.
Our guide Peter was outstanding. He is extremely knowledgeable about the Masai Mara, very friendly, and clearly passionate about wildlife. Thanks to him we saw incredible animals and had some unforgettable moments on safari.
Highly recommend Savannah Sound Safaris and especially Peter as a guide if you are visiting the Masai Mara. It truly made the trip special.
Email Padmini | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
End to End service
Just finished our wonderful trip to Kenya. After shopping around for a good fit for our travel needs, we decided to go with Savannah Sound Safaris. Patricia was always available on texts and responded ASAP with any questions we had. She was one of the main reason we picked SSS.
Our tour guide Samuel picked us from Nairobi and was a great host throughout our 6 day tour. Everything went so smoothly and we were very happy. I would highly recommend SSS for your wonderful journey in Kenya. Thank you Savanna Sound Safaris!