Africa Travel Waves Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 1997)
- Member Of:
- Kenya Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $120 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Charisse | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Finally, a tour operator that truly cares!
I used Safari Bookings to find a tour operator who could arrange this 7 day trip for me. Derrick of Africa Travel Waves Safari immediately responded. He was very professional and timely in his replies. They created a 5 day safari package that included Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Navaisha. As I was a solo traveller, I joined other groups. I have to say that Africa Travel Waves chose an amazing group of people for me to join. The veichle was also a proper 4x4 Land Rover. It offered the highest levels of comfort and safety.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, which were beyond the control of Africa Travel Waves Safaris, my chosen hotel at Lake Nakuru has overbooked themselves and I was walked to another hotel without the knowledge of Africa Travel Waves. It was a less than pleasant experience at the Golden Palace Hotel, Lake Nakuru. Even if it was not their fault, Africa Travel Waves Safaris, took responsibility of improving my exprience in Kenya by providing a better accomodation by Navaisha. This showed me that they truly cared for my well being and wasnt just there to make a sale. I highly recommend them as a tour operator. I would put my full trust on them again.
To the amazing team of Africa Waves Safaris, thank you for making my experience an exceptional one! Thank you for giving me an opportunity to create fond memories of Kenya! You guys rock!
Email Kiki Villarreal | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience, our guide was lovely and Kenya is unreal.
The communications all throughout the process were excellent. Derrick was extremely helpful and pleasant through email and in person. Our guide Sammy was a very experienced driver and knowledgeable guide. He was on top of what was happening all throughout the parks through his van's radio, so he managed to get us close to animals that were normally quite difficult to catch. He said we were quite lucky but I know part of it was his proactive and alertness of his environment. While we were there it rained most of the time, but this was no obstacle for us to have a great time, as our guide knew how to safely and surely navigate the muddy roads. He was also very pleasant and interesting to talk to. The hotels they booked for us were enjoyable, especially Lion Hill Lodge in Lake Nakuru. Overall this was an amazing experience thanks to Travel Waves Safaris, 100% recommend!
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Email Brech | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A-MA-ZING experience!
Sammy is an amazing, friendly and experienced tourguide and a good driver as well. The company is very reliable: Accurate, fast communications and willing to adapt when necessary. I ended up being the only person in the car and they have not charged/asked me a penny extra than initially agreed.
The Masai Mara experience was better than expected. Sammy and I witnessed a large group of Wildebeest crossing the Mara River and we had the best view! In short: amazing! The camp was good as well.
Thank you so much for the highlight of my Kenya-trip Travel Waves!
Email Ben Noutch | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
7 Day Safari - easy to organise and an amazing holiday
Booking the holiday:
It was very straight forward to arrange the holiday. Replies were always very quickly, although they didn’t provide much information about accommodation, timings, routes etc.
This is the perfect holiday for people who want everything taken care of for them. If you take comfort in knowing all the details of your holiday then this might not be the one for you.
The holiday:
From start to finish your driver will be responsible for getting you where you need to go safely. The driver also guides you in the Parks and provides info about the animals you see along the way.
I travelled alone and shared a minibus with 8 other people. As you’re in the minibus and same accommodation with these people everyday you’re effectively sharing your holiday together, so you better hope for good people! I got lucky and it made the holiday that much better.
The Maasai Mara was amazing and we saw the tail end of the great migration. Be prepared for a very basic campsite accommodation and very welcoming staff. Also be ready for lots of pushy locals selling souvenirs at every opportunity.
Lake Nakuru was beautiful, although the flamingo population appears to have migrated elsewhere so don’t expect to see too many. The black and white rhinos make up for it though!
Be careful if you’re offered a boat ride at Naivasha, the boats are slow and get far too close to the hippos. It felt very unsafe. Accommodation in Naivasha and Nakuru were hotel resorts with relatively basic facilities.
If you visit Hells Gate National Park, make sure to walk or cycle the route, it’s a good opportunity to stretch your legs after long days in the minibus. Be cautious before entering the gorge, the guides don’t appear to be as professionally trained to spot flash flooding as they make out.
Amboseli was spectacular. You have have have to get up early and witness sunrise in the park. Expect a basic campsite with very very friendly staff and if you’re lucky, views of Kilimanjaro from the front porch of your tent.
Overall it was a fast and busy week; truly a whistlestop tour of some of southern Kenya’s best offerings. You won’t spend long anywhere, but it’s the perfect holiday if you’re on a budget and aiming for the dry season.
I had a really unrealistic list of things I wanted to see on this holiday, e.g. lions hunting, cheetahs running at full speed, leopards sitting in a tree, elephants, even a honey badger. I ticked 90% of the list off on day 1!
Email Dr Premi Naidoo | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
OUR GUIDE THOMAS
Recently my spouse and I undertook a trip to the Maasai Mara in Kenya. We had a very warm welcome at the Nairobi Airport , driven to our hotel and pickled up the next morning.
We where then introduced to our tour guide and general factotum , Thomas Nudunda Kioko , who was to be our guide , mentor and all round advisor for the duration of our stay.
On the first day of our visit to the Maasai Mara , Tom dropped us off at the hotel and picked us up an hour later to take the group on an evening drive. I ( we ) thought well this was going to be just another game drive , but to our surprise Tom showed us 4 out of the BIG 5 in the Mara within an hour of our afternoon game drive.
It became quite evident that over the next few days which the group spent with Tom was going to be something out of the ordinary and special.
His knowledge of the Flora and Fauna ( check spelling ) was to say the least , very exceptional. He spoke with authority on the various animals on their way they hunted and ate amongst the many other bits of information that one could only glean from a textbook or a learned professor at a university. He always made our tour as pleasant and comfortable as possible . The manner in which he handled the vehicle was a sheer delight, something that I've never seen before. We are truly thankful for his insight into the animal world and for making our stay so enjoyable and pleasant.
A real asset to his company and to the Kenyan people as a whole.... well done Tom and hope that you prosper in the years to come and continue with your good communication skills .
We would whole heartedly recommend Thomas Ndunga Kioko to anyone wishing to get a very knowledgeable tour guide.
His contact details are :
Cellphone +254 722 751 268
Email : [email protected]
All the best,
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Email Lorenzo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience
I booked three days on maasai mara park with edwina( gently and willing to everything you want to know) The agency picked up us on our hotel in nairobi where we met with edwina and after with our guide peter we moved to mara.
The accomodation was excellent and near the entrance of the park.
We watched all it was possibile and this is thanks to Peter. Very professional guide, gently, willing to everythings, so human.
I am very happy for this experience and to met a person like Peter.
Definitly reccomended
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Email Carlotta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Really good agency! Edwina replied to all my emails and helped me with payment issues. They picked us up at our hotel and Peter, wonderful guide and driver, brought us to Masai Mara park. We spent 3 amazing day; thanks to Peter we learned a lot about animals and we managed to see almost all of the Big 5. Enchoro camp is a very nice accommodation, super clean and the people make you feel really welcomed. Definitely recommended!
Email Howard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Trip of a Lifetime
It was a pleasure to deal with Edwina pre-trip and upon arrival and departure. The guides. especially Tom, were top notch, great at finding animals and providing information. The accommodations and food were amazing. I highly recommend this company. They provided me the trip of a lifetime.
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Email Family De Waal | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience
We booked online with is alway a bit risky but from the start till the end it was a fantastic experience. The pick up time was spot-on and the friendly manager was the frinedly asisitant took both the efforts to be present during the early pick up which was appreciated. We continued the trip with the driver and the cook. The driver was very expereinced and knew the roads in the Masai Maara very well, with thanks to him we have spotted the big five and many other animals which we never would have seen without the experineced driver!
The cook was excellent as well, he is friendly and makes good meals with limited resources. I would higly recommand Africa Travel Waves Safaris in Kenya. Thank you for giving us such a great safari experience.
Email Karen McDowall | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous safari experience at a great price
From my initial enquiry up to a follow up email upon my return, Derrick at Africa Travel Waves was terrific at keeping in touch and answering my questions. He made every effort to ensure I had the safari experience I was looking for. The trip was great. Our driver Peter was very knowledgeable and worked hard to make sure we saw as much as possible. We saw many, many animals and birds and the scenery was spectacular. Accommodation was basic, but very comfortable, clean and very well run. I would definitely travel with this company again.