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Andrew Duff   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2021 Reviewed: Jul 15, 2021

Email Andrew Duff  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

We had high expectations, that were exceeded!
5/5

My experience with Bateleur Eagle was great from start to finish. I wanted a fun and interesting safari at a reasonable price. For me that means cutting out the local travel agent. Shopping on line was overwhelming because of so many choices that all look the same with widely divergent prices. Surprisingly, around a campfire here in Vermont, a friend told me of a mutual aquaintance that has a cousin in Tanzania and is a safari guide. He made some recommendations in Kenya. Those recommendations led to safari bookings that led to Bateleur Eagle. And Mathew.
Mathew and I emailed back and forth several times to nail down some details. I wanted to be picked up in Kisumu, where I was doing some volunteer work at a few local hospitals.(I'm a nurse) I was trying to avoid an unnecessary trip back to Nairobi. No problem. We booked a three night safari in the Maasai Mara split between two camps and a Land Cruiser. We were a little early for the great migration so the price might have been lower than prime time. Mathew was timely in his replies and set up a great trip for us. Including Jackson.
I'm sure the other guides are good at their jobs but we feel lucky to have gotten Jackson. He's the kind of guy that I would hang out with if he lived in Vermont. We were staying in a Catholic conference center near Kisumu that was going to be impossible to find at 0600hrs on our departure day. Our priest friend advised Jackson to come the night before. He arrived in a tricked out Toyota Land Cruiser that I wanted to bring home with me. Jackson knows his business. He put us on 22 lions, 6 cheetahs, and 4 leopards, and all the rest. At times it was like being in a nature documentary. Watching hyenas chase wart hogs. Lions stalk wart hogs. A leopard trying to ambush gazelles.
I own a large GMC plow truck and know a thing or two about getting stuck with it. To Jackson's credit we never got stuck. We went through some streams and mud holes and my son and I had our leopard spots(mud) but he always got through.
The accommodations and food were excellent. Mara Loyk has a pool which is great. You might be reading this in the course of shopping for your trip. Do not book a van! They don't have the same abilities as the land cruiser. Stop shopping and email Mathew. Ask for Jackson as your guide. They did a great job for us.

Patcha   –  
United Arab Emirates AE
Visited: April 2021 Reviewed: Apr 10, 2021

Email Patcha  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing Safari tour experience
5/5

We had such a great time in safari. The service and communication is beyond expectation. The staffs are so supportive and they managed everything for you to make you more comfortable the whole trip. Totally recommended!

Sash   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2021 Reviewed: Mar 19, 2021

Email Sash  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Awesome experience
5/5

Bateleur Eagle Safaris make my solo Maasai Mara so memorable. My guide Jackson was very knowledgeable about the safari and where to find the game. The hot air balloon ride over the Maasai Mara was amazing. Newton helped me plan and answer all millions questions. The breakfast picnic was probably my favorite part of my trip. Overall one of the best experience I’ve had.

Neus   –  
Spain ES
Visited: December 2020 Reviewed: Jan 11, 2021

Email Neus  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Amazing Experience
5/5

Newton organised our safari to Masai Mara, transfers and a staycation in a Diani beach that we enjoy so much.
He and his team was so profesional, present the whole trip to sort out any problem or discrepancy we could have. Every single detail was arrange to have a stress free trip and we loved the hotels he chose for us.
Don’t hesitate to contact them, best choice you can make.
Enjoy Kenia!

Esther   –  
Kenya KE
Visited: September 2020 Reviewed: Oct 23, 2020

Email Esther  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Bateleur Eagle Safaris are simply the Best!
5/5

Bateleur Eagle Safaris took me and My friends to the Mara. It was a unforgetable experience, our guide Steve made sure we saw all the BIG FIVE! Newton was also very helpful and answered all our questions. Their safaris are also baby friendly my baby enjoyed the safari and is still excited! I would choose Bateleur Eagle Safaris again and again!!

Adam   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: October 2020 Reviewed: Oct 21, 2020

Email Adam  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Amazing Safari Experience
5/5

From start to finish the service from Bateleur Eagle Safaris was exceptional. The organisation from Mathew before hand in coming up with our itinerary and being easily contactable was incredibly helpful and he was so accommodating of any requests or queries. The tour itself exceeded our wildest expectations and the experience we had in the Maasai Mara was truly unforgettable. I have already recommended Bateleur Eagle Safaris to friends and family and wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

Tarun Mathur   –  
India IN
Visited: August 2019 Reviewed: Jul 27, 2020

Email Tarun Mathur  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing Experience !!
5/5

We went to Masai Mara and it was the best experience ever. Special thanks to Mathews and Martin for taking such good care of us.

The personal touch will make your journey a memorable one. We had a great time.

Thanks so much. God bless you and keep up the good work.

Hope to see you soon again.

Irene   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2020 Reviewed: May 30, 2020

Email Irene  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing Masai Mara adventure for the family
5/5

We had a wonderful experience with Bateleur Eagle Safaris for a 3-day Masai Mara tour. Our guide, Amos, was an excellent communicator and driver. Even though we went during a somewhat rainy time, we got to our destinations without incident and Amos even was able to rescue a number of other cars stuck in the mud! (side note: I would definitely recommend the 4x4 vehicle upgrade). We saw so many animals--lots of lions, hippos, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, buffalos, a cheetah, a jaguar--too many to list.

The Loyk Mara Camp was beautiful, secluded and we were the only family there at the time. We had very large and comfortable accommodations, and the food and service were excellent. The camp is unfenced, so we were able to enjoy dinner at sunset with the elephants and giraffes grazing nearby. One of my daughters celebrated her birthday when we were there and the Camp chef baked her a delicious cake that capped off an amazing experience!

I would definitely recommend Bateleur Eagle Safaris.

Maria B.   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: February 2020 Reviewed: Mar 24, 2020

Email Maria B.  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The best Safari Experience you will ever have!! Highly Recommended
5/5

Mathew and the team at Bateleur Eagle Safari are outstanding! The communication before, during and after the safari was excellent. Mathew went out of his way to ensure that everything run smoothly and it did. From the moment we landed in Kenya to the moment we left everything was organised impeccably, to very high standards and as agreed.
Edwin, our driver and guide during the safari was knowledgeable, fun, accommodating and also went out of his way to make our safari experience an unforgettable one. He was incredible at spotting the animals and gifted us with encounters with lions, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, leopards and everything in between.
Mike, our driver whilst in Nairobi was also excellent and made sure we got to where we needed to go safely and with enough time to see all the wonderful sites Nairobi has to offer.
There were four of us travelling and we all had an amazing time. We would not hesitate using Bateleur Eagle Safari again and we highly recommend them.

Tamar   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2020 Reviewed: Mar 17, 2020

Email Tamar  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Making the most of our experience!
5/5

Bateleur Eagle Safaris is an excellent tour operator, and our Safari with them was the highlight of our stay in Kenya.
Newton had regular and clear communication in the days leading up to our tour. The payment was handled professionally and efficiently. It was a bit of stretch for our budget, but well worth it, especially for only 3 days and two nights.
Our accommodations with the Zebra Plains Amboselli Camp were incredible. The location is gorgeous with stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The room was private, comfortable, and had running water for shower, and facilities. They were very understanding of our dietary restrictions (vegetarian), and the meals were tasty. The camp is a bit of a distance from Amboselli, but the drive is well worth it, as the terrain is different from the park, and we saw wildlife everyday to and from the park. All in all a lovely place to stay. Wish we could have stayed longer.
The game drives were excellent. Steven, our guide, really helped us maximize our time, and made sure that we saw a lot of the park, a lot of the animals. He also is very knowledgeable about animals, he spots them well, he understands and explains their behavior, and he has literature on them. We spent most of our time on Safari in the park or driving too and from the park, so we really got the most of our time. Steven is also an incredible driver, and was able to navigate tricky terrain, we didn't get stuck once, and in fact we were able to help out stuck jeep. :)
If we are ever lucky enough to return to East Africa, we would love to go on Safari with Bateleur. Couldn't recommend them more highly.

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