Elida Tours & Safaris team. Stretch a leg with us.
Elida Tours & Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2004)
- Member Of:
- KATO & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $215 to $315 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Kathrin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari organized by a highly dedicated and reliable team
Despite the fact that I booked on very short notice, the Elida team arranged a perfectly planned 7-day safari for me. On the first day, the director David and my guide Tim arrived well before the agreed pick-up time to make sure that they find the pick-up address on time.
During the whole trip, Elizabeth and David were available via WhatsApp or phone and made sure that I was enjoying the safari.
Tim was a perfect, dedicated guide and a very careful driver who made sure that I see all Big Five and many more animals. He also made sure that I was able to take great photos even though my camera’s zoom was not that good.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Elida Tours & Safaris and would definitely book again with them.
Email Bruce | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Safe, Within Budget, Knowledgable
We asked David at Elida to organise our climb of Kilimanjaro and a subsequent tour of Amboseli National Park.
Logistics: airport pickup and drop off as smooth and well organised. Baggage handling for 15 was never a problem.
Handling of monies: no deposits up front (no deposit cons) and payment made only when a service was provided. We paid for accomodation only once we had spent time there. Everything is receipted as you need it.
Accommodation: always safe, hygienic, secure, and always within our budget. David is well connected to a wide range of accomodation options and we enjoyed being able to 'upgrade' at Moshi. The Amboseli accomodation was spectacular, especially given many students were on a budget.
Budget: never over budget on anything. In fact if anything, these folk tend to undercook their prices.
Contact: always contactable by phone at any time. Email too, though given he is on the road a lot, phone is best once in country. Email and Skype were used in the pre-planning/planning stages and it proved very effective.
Vehicles: safe, well maintained, modern.
Drivers: not the usual mad, overtake at any speed or location East Africa drivers.
Guides: always unobtrusive and very knowledgeable. One gremlin in Tanzania with guides who wanted to be paid a tip at the end of the trip. We had already paid them at the beginning. Not the fault of Elida but something to watch out for if there is a 'package deal' done.
Package deal: Elida are very happy to work out a single price package. Very handy for those in your group who are watching their budget closely.
Government/border: our crossings were always smooth, assisted in each case by a local 'fixer' who was happy to guide us through the process.
Watch out for: David will always have things under control but operates in the usual relaxed African way, and does not always inform you of every detail, which can be disconcerting for the Western mind. But simply ask and he will show you what has been done.
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Email Mick | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Our group had a terrific experience seeing more than 35 types of wildlife living in the Masai Mara.
I have been very happily using Elida Tours for groups from my church for 15 years. I have never been disappointed. I have always experienced excellent service provided to us by the managers, the drivers and the guides. Everyone has been very professional, very friendly, very personable and very knowledgeable. We constantly feel well-cared for and as if we were special to Elida. Making the booking and payment arrangements has been easy and smooth. The drivers are careful and very skillful. The safari guides know a lot about the wildlife and the parks. The safari vans are great for both off-road and on-road driving. Everyone in the organization is helpful, accommodating, serves above and beyond the call of duty and are of great personal character. You cannot go wrong with Elida. Each of my many trips with them has been wonderful. I am already looking forward to my next time with them.
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Email Ragnar Gunnarsson, Icelandic Lutheran Mission | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable and service-minded as well as flexible.
We have taken different groups, youth and grown ups, on a 2 and 3 weeks trips to Kenya and used Elida Tours in most cases for the last 20 years. We are happy with the service and find the price reasonable. Elida Tours has also been flexible in bookings and so on if changes have been necessary. Always on time and expectations fulfilled from arrival at the airport until taking the group back at the time of departure.
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Email Jonathan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Elida Tours offers a variety of different tour options. And is open for what their clients desire.
Elida Tours has a variety of different tour options. I took a 3 1/2 tour (Masai Mara and Naivasha). It was good. But if you travel only as one person (like single) you pay a lot. Also they place you without asking into a costly hotel. I would have liked a hostel or easy hotel. So it would be able to be cheaper. But in general I have to say it was good. Driver has really good knowdledge where were are, about the animals, some facts etc. I enjoyed the time. Also he drove mostly safe (at least not like some other Kenyan drivers). I felt safe.
Also the boss / CEO cares well about his clients.
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Email Terje todnem | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Have used them over 15 trips for groups - always sucsess!
Always on time- no failure! Perfect service!
Good safe drivers.
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Email John Sigmund | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable, educated and focused on safety
Many years, since 2009, we have used Elida Tours & Travels. I have been a tour leader for students as well as travels on my own.
They have nice and practical cars, educated and attentive drivers and safari guides. Always I have experiences that they have focused on safety regarding the driving, the equipment and mentality.
Elida is a family driven company, so you will find them flexible and easy to keep in touch with. It’s not only about the safaris, but also airport pick-up, city transports and valuable advices about do’s and dont’s.
I wouldn’t hesitate to use them next time and that’s why it’s also easy to recommend this company.
David is a friendly, trustworthy, professional driver. I use him every time I go to Kenya.
David is my preferred airport pick-up from JKIA and also for moving around Nairobi. He is reliable, friendly and flexible.
I would highly recommend him.
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Email Steinar | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great people to travel with - always trustworthy!
I can highly recomend the services of David and his team! Wether it is for a safari to Masai Mara or reliable transportation in Kenya or Tanzania. If you book them for certain time, they typically show up an hour before! And always with a smile!
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Email Donald @ Truth Connect | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Elida Tours & Safaris provided elite and excellent service.
I am a repeat customer with Elida Tours & Safaris. I have used their services for nearly a decade. David Njau is the owner and runs the business. He is absolutely the best in every way. The company takes care of all the details whether your safari is in Nairobi National Park or in Masai Mara. They are extremely trustworthy, punctual, and pay attention to details. David has received my teams at the international airport and transported to our hotels. He helps with our domestic flights and transportation as well. I have entrusted my family and teams to Elida Tours and will continue to do so. Thank you David and staff!