CKC Guide on Safari
CKC Tours & Travel
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2001)
- Member Of:
- ASTA & KATO
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $280 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Long days waiting for overstretched drivers
Dismayed to discover everyone in our jam-packed car was staying in different hotels rather far apart. That meant >1h every morning, afternoon, and evening to pick up and drop off one by one. Extremely long days (before 6h to beyond 20h) for the driver and the unlucky folks who were the first to be picked and the last to be dropped, often in traffic, day after day. Dismayed again to see the car was lacking safety belts, a door didn't work, the shocks were bad... dismayed yet again to discover we and many others were being shuffled from one driver to the next, waiting long hours on the side of the road for the driver and all the passengers to arrive from all different directions. One car was so overloaded the driver even had to leave luggage and come back for it after passengers were dropped off. The poor fellows do their best, calling each other, planning ahead, playing Tetris between all the various tour agencies dumping passengers on them, and they do a surprisingly good job given the circumstances, but it's no thanks to the agency. It seems to matter little which agent you book with. I imagine in high season there's enough cars turning around the country that you'll mostly be with people in the same hotel, and if part or all of your trip is to less frequented parks you might have less than a jam-packed car (as we did for the last leg of our week). If you want to be sure of a relaxed experience and some breathing room, book a private safari.
IE
Email Olga | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari to Masai Mara
I was quite confused about the array of safaris available to the Masai Mara. John answered my numerous questions, and the price compared favourably with other group safaris, so I chose CKC Tours. I joined a 3-day group safari in May.
Our driver, Kikitu, was always cheerful and nice and great at finding wildlife, and generally informing us about the wildlife, history of the places we travelled through etc.
The Masai Mara National Reserve is beautiful. We saw the Big Five all before 10 a.m. on the first full day there! And then many more animals. It's a long and bumpy journey from Nairobi, but well worth it. And the sunrise makes it worthwhile getting up early!
Email Wicklife | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A trip to Mt Kenya Safari club and Ol-pa -Jeta Conservancy
The organization was extremely smooth,hassle free and providing value for money.The guide, was neat, time conscious and just amazing.We got a day at Ol-pa-jeta, and he understand the game drive....The wildest was the chase at dawn to spot a lion, and wow we got him! Well done, CKC, a repeat purchase soon!
SK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Better than expected
We've spent wonderful time in Masai Mara organized by this company. Communication and arrangements were made by email and it worked well. The only thing was that after arrival to the lodge they required some document or voucher which we didn't get from tour operator, however it took only few minutes of waiting and everything was perfect afterwards.
IN
Email Sarbjit Singh | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent service, on time and having good wild experienced along with routes in the wild.
Right from booking to receiving at airport and completing the tour they have very good experienced operators. Well behaved having good experience about their route and wild animals.
Overall we have taken their services at least 5 times in last 8 years and planning again this year.
CL
Email Viviana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
John is very friendly and help me at the beginning with an options for do the safari.
The safari was great! I liked a lot, the lodging medium range I choose was perfect, specially Sopa Naivasha! beautiful place.
The guides Kalifa and Simon were very good!!
RU
Email Irina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you for trip
It was best trip in my life. Every day I dream come back to Kenya. Our group saw all animals, the guide was wonderful. I especially liked the hotel Lake Naivasha sopa lodge. Unreal place. All people I recommend it.
US
Email Meg | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent communication and planning
I had initially been working with another tour operator who was not as responsive as I would like. I reached out to others, and chose CKC for their responsiveness and sample itineraries. John worked with me for about a month to refine our trip schedule, and was attentive to our flight arrival time so that we could check in to our Nairobi hotel as soon as we arrived. We even got breakfast that day at the hotel! John arranged for our hot air balloon ride over Masai Mara National Park at sunrise, and it will probably be the most favorite hour of my life! Over our 10 day stay, we had 4 different drivers, and they were all excellent. Simon knew every back road of Masai Mara and got us front-row views of every animal. Isack navigated the difficult roads of Tanzania very well, stayed with us at the Serengeti tented camp, and took us down into the fantastic Ngorongo Crater. He made sure we were able to see a rhino, even at a long distance. We would have never spotted it on our own. CKC Tours took care of us very personally and very professionally. I highly recommend you plan a trip with them!
Email Michelle | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great excursion and communication
Great excursion in Mombassa. Communication was timely and thorough. We were met at the port as arranged. John and the driver assisted us to safely find an ATM at the beginning of the day. Driver very attentive. Would recommend - thx for a great day in Mombassa!
Email Neil and Maria | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent communication, great safari & accommodation
John and his crew provided a great Safari experience. Choice of lodges was excellent. Their guides were knowledgeable and caring. Other guests were great companions. The vans were surprisingly roomy, versatile and robust but the extra cost of 4x4 might be worth it.
