NAIROBI KENYA
Balu Travel
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Member Of:
- KWS & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Budget & mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $175 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Obaa yaa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well structured trip and amazing safari tour guide
Amazing amazing amazing. Honestly I stayed at Jambo which was actually fine in terms of what it offered, the rooms don’t have ac but with it being cooler at night was ok. Internet is ok but not very consistent, food however was 10/10 and the staff members.
My tour guide Joseph was 10/10 did his big one to make sure we saw the big 5 and more than, very professional, excellent and super compassionate. We had some late arrivers and he did his best to wait for them without losing the experience.
Balu as a travel organization, excellent communication skills, really responsive to my manag many questions. Super easy to contact, make payment ask questions just an overall top quality experience.
This is my first safari so I have nothing to compare to, I would say it wasn’t luxury but honestly the quality comes down to the food which was great and the game drivers, we all end up seeing similar things you just need the right guide who is confident in getting you to the right spots at the right time and Joseph is your man.
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Email Kylian and Andréa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgatable
The agency Balu travel is highly professional and well-organized, offering unbeatable prices! I obtained at least 15 quotes, and believe me, this was the best deal—without compromising the quality of the safari. They really listened to our needs, which made a huge difference to the experience. We went on a 5-day safari, and thanks to the guides selected by the agency (we specifically requested a French-speaking guide, and they provided one), our trip was sensational, wonderful, and magical—it felt like time stood still. The landscapes, the people, the animals, the accommodation, and even the food were all truly incredible. We are seasoned travelers, and quite honestly, this was certainly one of our best trips—if not the absolute best. Ben and John made the experience truly breathtaking; they were incredibly kind and impeccably professional—10/10. We absolutely loved the guides, and they will remain a cherished part of our memories for a long time.
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Email Damian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience
We had an amazing time at Samburu. Our driver John was kind and very helpful in providing information about region and animals. He made it possible for us to see every animal we wanted to see.
Definitely recommend for an unforgettable experience.
Email Carissa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value for money
We had a positive experience with Balu travel. We found the service was excellent and the value for money was great. The tour was incredible we had the best guide Johnson who I would recommend to anyone wanting an exceptional experience. He knew the answer to all our questions and had over 11 years experience which really showed. Thank you Johnson !!!
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Email Patricia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had a great time!
We spent two wonderful days with Shady in Amboseli National Park. Absolutely everything worked out perfectly (from our pick-up at the hotel in Nairobi to the drop-off at the airport) and Shady was such great company. There was not a question during our safari that he couldn’t answer. :-) Also Amboseli Sopa Lodge, where we spent the night, was really beautiful so that we would have loved to stay longer. We will definitely book with this company again! :-)
JP
Email tosaka | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had a wonderful Amboseli tour thanks to the excellent guidance of Jonathan and Jackson.
I was thoroughly satisfied with the drive to Amboseli and the game drive led by Jonathan and Jackson. Their attentive service and sound judgment made for a wonderful experience. I would certainly love to book with them again.
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Email Kanny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had an excellent guide Kenneth he could see animals so far away! Thank you Balu
It was an amazing experience, life changing ! We had such an amazing guide who spotted animals from miles away. Such a thrilling experience.
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Email Simone e Chiara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Isaac welcomed us warmly, guided with care, and made our safari truly unforgettable.
We chose Balu Travel for the many positive reviews we read and that actually confirm the professionalism we found. We have always had a single point of contact who made himself available from day one to accommodate our every need and answer all our questions.
About out tour operator, he accompanied us from day one with a warm welcome and was attentive to our every need, even unscheduled. With his joy and sympathy he made us live a magical experience, which we will never forget. In addition, during the Safaris, he did everything to achieve our goal of seeing as many animals as possible, including the Big Five. He was very thorough in describing the fauna and offering us some nice memory games during the trip. We thank Isaac for the experience lived and for the professionalism he has shown.
Email Almudena | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible one-day trip to Amboseli National Park, Kenya
My friend and I wanted to go to Amboseli National Park before starting our safari tour in Maasai Mara. We searched for tour operators that could organise a one-day tour from Nairobi and found Balu Travels through Safari bookings.
We had a great experience with them. Shaddy was an amazing driver and guide, going the extra mile to get us all the things we asked for. He picked us from our hotel early in the morning and we didn’t get back until 20:00. It’s a bit expensive but well worth it! We recommend picking the land cruiser and be ready for a long drive to and from the park.
Email Ethan | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tetu and Benson are very knowledgeable about the park and very friendly as well.
Tetu and Benson were great tour guides. They are very flexible and always willing to help. Tetu, the driver was clearly very familiar with the national park, knowing exactly where to go and which roads to take, while Benson was very knowledgeable about the animals in the area.