Reliable safari packages for international market
Africa Flash Mc Tours & Travel
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- KATO, Ecotourism Kenya & Travelife
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Sri | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Masai Mara Experience
We had an incredible 3-day safari in Masai Mara National Reserve. We booked the tour through Africa Flash McTours & Travel. Peter (the trip organizer) was excellent – he responded promptly to numerous email and phone inquiries we made prior to taking the trip and accommodated our every request including drop off/ pick-up, lodge reservation etc. Peter and the tour guide Cyrus (the absolute best!) picked us from our hotel in Nairobi and took care of us completely until we were dropped off at the airport. Cyrus is very courteous, very knowledgeable, efficient and thoughtful. He knows the vast national reserve like the back of his hand (there are no street signs or even roads) and he knew where (and when) to find the lions, cheetahs and other animals. Because of Cyrus’ expertise, we saw every kind of animal there is to see up close and we were surprised how those animals completely ignore people and vehicles. Thanks to Cyrus, we even saw a lioness hunting a water buffalo, but the herd charged her back. We saw the elusive black rhino and much more-ever seen a jackal? He even went out of his way to find us a hyena. We saw wildebeest migrate across the Mara river which also had alligator and hippos in the area. Cyrus always made sure we had the absolute best view. He arranged a picnic lunch for us-which was pretty awesome too!
Our accommodation in AA Lodge was very comfortable – no mosquitos, hot water (you just have to leave it on for 10 mins before you get it, but that is ok), comfortable bed, etc. The safe deposit box did not have any batteries so we could not use it. We lost a pair of diamond earrings. We were asked to give our room keys every morning before leaving for game drives so they can clean which was unnecessary (we would have preferred to pick up new towels etc. but no cleaning). We tried to contact AA lodge to check on lost & found but no luck. Peter and Cyrus also tried to reach out to AA Lodge folks. Other than this very unfortunate experience, we had an amazing tour and enjoyed every minute of it. Peter and Cyrus are awesome–we highly recommend them.
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Email Mama Muthoni, Karanu and Mugaki | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Blessed Experience - Beyond the Expected - Not just recommending but saying the ultimate Way to Go!!
We are not “just” recommending booking your Safari adventures with Africa Flash McTours, but confidently telling that Flash is the ultimate way to Go!!! From my pre-Safari planning days, to the day we started our 9 Days Safari and finally to the late evening drop off after our incredibly blessed adventure was over, my Family loved every moment of it.
You can say I found Flash McTours by a fluke - I’m a Kenyan Mother and had for 3 months t been planning a “know your motherland” tour of Kenya for my 3 American born and raised Children (2 Sons and a Daughter). Due to the importance I had put in this Tour for my Children, I made a short trip to Nairobi (from my duty station in a neighboring African country) 3 weeks before the scheduled Safari to put the final touches on this journey. I was all set and planned to physically visit offices of the “premium” Tour Company I had for 3 months communicated with on e-mails planning for the Safari – was a fixed morning appointment.
However, on the way from the airport with my Nephew who picked me up at JKIA, who I had asked to take me straight to the offices of my (then) tour operator told me of Peter’s Africa Flash McTours. We changed our plans and rather than go to my planned tour operators’ offices downtown Nairobi, my Nephew took me to Peter’s Offices on Ngong Road, Nairobi – guess that was the end of story for my earlier scheduled tour operators’ appointment!!
Peter does not only run a great Tour Service but he is a very nice, respectful and motivated young man, who I (as a Kenyan Mother) could not help but admire his personality right on spot. Peter knows his business all way round with professionalism beyond reproach. I truly felt Peter’s love and resolve to give me the ultimate fulfillment for my passion on this Safari with my Children - he was ready and well equipped to make it as memorable as I had passionately described it to him. Peter’s proactive sense to solidify my confidence (a Mother who seemed to love her Children with a passion) was even more manifested when he organized for a very reasonable Travel Insurance package with the Kenya Flying Doctor’s service, just to assure me that my Children’s well-being was also in good hands.
I left Nairobi a week later back to my duty station and my communication with Peter went on seamlessly as if I was still in Kenya. Peter’s attention to detail is profound. He kept me updated 24/7 on e-mails with every detail of the planned Safari such that I did not have to keep calling on phone (which would have otherwise led to expensive international calls). He articulately kept me informed every step of the way, promptly making the numerous changes I requested on the itinerary without getting tired of my sometimes hysterical demands.
Peter put together a wonderful 9 Day Safari Package that was incredibly just the right size for my Wallet!! I may not have to say, but this package sliced off so much unnecessary “fat” out of the package that I had been offered with my other tour operators - it was unbelievable!! The Safari took us to the Amboseli, Ol-Pejeta, the Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and finally the show stopper 3 days at the great Maasai Mara. Peter’s choice of our accommodation throughout the Safari was right on spot - he knew exactly what would excite and make memorable experience for my Children, hence put us up in Luxury Tented Camps all the way. The accommodations made my Children truly immerse themselves in the authentic Safari spirit, away from the traditional hotels environment such that none of them noticed the erratic permanently weak WiFi connections – for them, it was Safari time away from the video games and social media. My Children hogged on to the 3 square fresh homemade Meals with Breakfast itself as big as lunch and dinner - a glorious welcome break from the junk food and Pizza slices they usually go for in the US – they’ve came out healthier and totally lost in taste for junk food.
The ultimate blessing that came with Peter’s Africa Flash McTours was Edward Mathu our cherished, most lovable Tour Guide!! Edward turned out to not only be our very good Tour Guide but a Teacher for my Children, a big Brother, and to me a fine Son!!. Edward is a young gentleman with (Tour Guide) professionalism beyond reproach. Edward knows the Wild with a profound knack for spotting the Wildlife in their most unexpected hide outs. For this, we were able to view each and every Wildlife species there is in Kenya including the Big 5, the small 100s, the Birds, the Mountains, the Rivers, the Vegetation and even the Sunset spectacle. The knowledge/education that my Children has gained out of this Safari has surpassed all my expectations - thanks to Edward. Edward turned all the Game Drives into a customized Classroom for my Children from which they emerged calling out all the viewed Wildlife and Bird species by brand and name - from the Big Cats lead by the roaring Pride of Lions, the Cheetahs and the Leopards; Hippo the endangered species which Kenya Wildlife Rangers guard with a passion; the Elephants with their “short rear left leg crossed” majestic stand; the royal “catwalk” of Giraffes as they tip toed crossing the road like models “on heels”; the Zebras all in white and black stripes, the Waterbucks, the Gazelles, the Antelopes; the Chimpanzees and Monkeys; the Owls, Eagles, and the Beauty Princess Ostriches… phew… tis like Edward lives with the Wild ones as he knew exactly where to find them!!. We were the first ones to sport 2 Leopards in Lake Nakuru and 2 Cheetahs at the Maasai Mara (who incidentally everyone was looking for) and Edward drove right up to where the beautiful “Cats” were taking a nap!!
The Showstopper Maasai Mara was the height of our excitement and with Edward’s super planning, we were able to witness the spectacle of the Great Wildebeest Migration!! Edward knew the exact right timing for us NOT to miss this spectacular 8th Wonder of the World!! He had calculatedly planned to keep us busy with a morning Game Drive and had our packed lunch before finally getting to the Mara River, where many others had camped inside their Tour Vans since morning waiting for the river-crossing to happen. We got there right on time to take a good view of this wonder which saw us watch in awe the Wildebeest accompanied by large numbers of Zebras, Gazelles, and Impalas crossing the Mara River!!
The height of excitement was when Edward drew our attention to a humongous Crocodile which had positioned itself strategically to grab a meal of at least one of the bold “migrators” and for sure it grabbed a Baby Wildebeest in its long tipped mouth - but not for long. Just like by some “supernatural intervention” the Baby Wildebeest freed himself and hopped out of the Crocodiles mouth!! We were now all screaming and cursing out the bad Crocodile to my personal gratification (as a Mother) to see that “Child” escape from the jaws of this bad boy Crocodile. The other heartwarming scene was when we watched as 6 Zebras who could not (on sighting the Crocodile) climb the hill after crossing the river decided to make a turn back across the river for safety. In what looked like a family “boardroom resolution” the 5 Zebras decided to cross back to the side they had come from. What was even more touching is when we noticed the 6th Zebra who had climbed the Hill way past the Crocodile also turning back on seeing his “siblings” crossing back - we could just see the human side of these Wild Kenyans!!
There’s so much to tell about our Safari which my Children termed an experience straight out of the Lion King Block Buster, but one thing this experience exhumed in our spirit is the abundant love and passion we hold for our Country Kenya!! We are going back to the USA with plentiful of love, passion and pride for our Country!! Our cherished experience is in the knowledge that our Motherland has given our Kenyan Wildlife Brothers and Sisters a royal sanctuary to live their normal lives among us Human Kenyans. It was humbling to watch all those Wildlife species go about their daily lives in their legally bona fide environment undisturbed thus confirming to us that those species that some humans call and hunt as “animals” are as human as we are, with feelings just like us humans have, hold love for each other just like we humans do, and are their own “my brother’s Keeper” just like us Kenyan Humans do - Kenya as a country, Kenyan species both Humans and Wildlife are truly a blessed lot - true to the saying, Kenya Nchi Yetu Hakuna Matata…………
Fantastic Masai Mara safari
I had three days to spare in Kenya after a work trip to Nairobi, and after shopping around I booked a two night trip to Masai Mara with Africa Flash Mc Tours. Peter was great to work with and the logistics were all really clear and everything was well organised. I was in a van with some great people which made travelling to and from Masai Mara fun, and the Mara Sopa lodge that we stayed in was lovely. The staff were friendly, the roaming monkeys were feisty, and the food was delicious. I wish I could have had some extra time to just hang out at the hotel.
The safari itself was as terrific as everyone says, and the memories of the Masai Mara will last a lifetime. In addition Peter was available and helpful on the couple of times that issues arose. I strongly recommend this business.
Email Hannah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent & Reliable Service for all your Safari Needs!!
I've used Peter and his team for several safari experiences (Samburu, Naivasha, Nairobi National Park) and day trips (Tea Farm, Ostrich Farm, African Heritage House)! He always hits it out of the park! Great service, clear communication, and detailed itineraries. I also very much appreciate his flexibility in incorporating customizations of your choosing!
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Email Kate B. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
10 Day Private Luxury Safari, Personalized Itinerary
I have used multiple tour companies over the years, and this is the first/ only one I would feel comfortable referring to my friends/ family. I 100% recommend Africa Flash McTours, and am already planning my next itinerary with them.
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A friend (American) and I (Canadian) did a 10 day luxury safari around Kenya in July 2017, booked through Peter at Africa Flash Mc Tours. Peter was referred to me through a good friend who had also used his tour company on several occasions for shorter safaris/ activities.
Having done multiple safaris (Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia Tanzania & South Africa), I have high standards and am very clear about what I want. Over several weeks, Peter helped me plan, in detail, a unique itinerary that was exactly what I wanted- months in advance.
We had a private Land Cruiser, and extremely knowledgeable guide (Simon) during our entire trip.
I've worked in luxury hotels so I have rather high standards for my own travels. Peter was able to make recommendations that suited our standards for camps/lodges. But I also know he is flexible to work within any budget to provide the ideal safari experience for anyone looking to go to Kenya.
As with much foreign travel, there were a few bumps; but I was both impressed and satisfied with how Peter rectified any small issues that came up. Also, Africa doesn't run on western time, so a 15 minute buffer is a good idea ;)
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Email Ashley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended tour operator
My friend and I booked a highly customized, ten day safari which covered a Nairobi city tour, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the Maasai Mara, and Amboseli National Park and we were not disappointed! Everything from the private driver and guide, to the vehicle, camps, and flight transfers was meticulously planned with the help of Peter from Flash McTours, and we had a great experience. Peter was highly responsive to email pre-arrival and kept in touch throughout the safari to ensure that everything was to our liking. I highly recommend this company and I'll definitely book with them again for future trips and referrals.
Pro-tip: Be sure to confirm the vehicle you'll be using if you book a private guide for your safari. There are vans and 4x4's so just ask for a photo of your vehicle to ensure it's what you expect. We booked a 4x4 and it was awesome, but they are a massive step up from the vans, so just ask for confirmation so you aren't disappointed.
Email Sophia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service
I found Them to be very professional from the beginning till the end,at all times..
Service was great and would highly recommend to use them without a doubt...
you get what Peter says you would
Peter was transparent on what the safari (Massai Mara, 3 days) would be in terms of transport, accomodation, type of animals to be likely seen and all financial aspects. The journey back took more than 5 hours and were were tossed from one car into another, and given no clear explanation what was happening and where we are to be expected to be back to Nairobi. This didn't spoil the overall impression.
Email Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4D / 3N Masaai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari
The thing that impressed me the most about Africa Flash MC was the ability to enquire about the trip via email and actually getting a response. We contacted several companies to enquire about pricing, itineraries etc. and Peter was one of the few that actually came back with a response and did so in good time. From there on it was smooth sailing and payment was easily done with a small c/c surcharge. We chose the budget option and in my opinion it was anything but - the accommodation was more than comfortable and did the job just nicely.
Once we were in Nairobi I was happy that the expected "Africa time" feature I knew so much about turned out to not apply here, in fact Peter arrived at our hotel 10 minutes ahead of time and was ready to roll out as soon as we checked out. That was just a sign of the good things to come! We were originally going to be doing Maasai Mara first and then Lake Nakuru, but Peter advised we'd switch them around so that it meant my other half could spend her birthday in the Masaai Mara instead and he also arranged a really nice birthday cake for her, fantastic!
The first part of the trip we went via Lake Nakuru and had the whole van to ourselves which was very cool. It was there we met our guides for the tour Richie and Dennis. Whilst at Lake Nakuru we got our first taste of Giraffe, Buffalos, White Rhinos (a rare sight!), Zebras, Flamingos, Warthogs and countless more and so our quest to see the big 5 begun. We then spent the night at Lanet Matfam Resort which was comfortable with a decent sized bed, buffet lunch and dinner, a pool (although we didn't use it) and a bar with nice cold Tusker for sale to sit under the trees and enjoy in the sun.
It was then time to move on to the Maasai Mara where we met up with the rest of our group and spent the next 3 days / 2 nights. We were again treated to a great selection of animals and rounded out seeing the rest of the big 5 including more Rhinos (black this time), Lions, Elephants and Leopards amongst other animals. Our highlight of the trip was Richie's driving - there was nowhere he wouldn't go and nothing was too much of a challenge! A true pleasure, exciting and great fun to be a part of. We went on an evening safari drive the first day there (capturing a nice sunset), a full day drive the next day (with packed lunch) and then finally a morning drive (seeing the sunrise) on our final day there. Just the right amount in my opinion after having also had the afternoon drive in Lake Nakuru.
Finally, our accommodation was the Rhino Tourist Camp which was a big tent (2 beds, 1 double and 1 single) that backed off to a proper shower and toilet. Hot water wasn't an issue at all. Pure (budget) luxury. The meals were great and the cook was a friendly chap. To cap it all off, Peter had sorted out a really nice birthday cake for my other half which I surprised her with on our final night there and it was the perfect end to a great trip.
Professional; well-organized; caring service; adventurous; exciting
Peter organized an 11-day trip that spanned across Kenya and Tanzania. He made sure that the Kenya piece was well-organized and thoughtfully planned out. He also partnered with a reliable company in Tanzania, to ensure clear handovers and communication. In general, I believe that the price for the quality of the tour was reasonable, and definitely more budget-friendly than other safaris available. We saw the Big Five animals within the first two days of safari - and saw plenty of other truly unbelievable sights along the way. I highly recommend this company!