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Juan   –  
Germany DE
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Sep 10, 2023

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

Amazing safari trip! One of the best travel experience we had so far!
5/5

Our safari tour with alligator was one of the best experiences we have made. We have been picked up at the hotel in Nairobi and welcomed with a safari hat before leaving for our first destination at Amboseli-Nationalpark. We (me and my husband) booked a seven-days private tour and were not sure whether this would have been too much. But we have been astonished by the beauty of the landscape and animal sightings in Kenya that we could have continued even after 7 days. One crucial factor for success of our tour was definitely our guide Manu. His super friendly character and easy going personality combined with his 13 years of safari-experiences made this trip unforgettable. We have been provided with mineral water frequently and he always interacted with us to make sure that we are alright. In the national parks he provided us with lots of informations about the animals and answered all our questions that we had. He has the great ability to spot animals and especially to find the best place for the Jeep to stop and watch them. Although we are fully aware that animal sightings also depend on luck, Manu did a fantastic job when a great opportunity for animals sightings was approaching. We were able to watch all Big-Five (even close-ups!) as well as hippos, zebras, giraffes, antilopes, cheetahs, crocodiles etc. We highly recommend Alligator Adventures and Manu for the safari experience in Kenya!

ROSEMARY Visited: January 2015 Reviewed: Jan 22, 2015

From January 11 to 18th 2015 for 8 days It was awesome.
5/5

I and my hubby just returned from an 8 days Kenyan Safari and I am very happy we booked with Alligator Adventures Tours and Safaris.
I read about the company on TA but the information was not enough so I was a bit nervous booking with a company that is so many miles away and having to send money through bank transfer.
Though they had initially asked for 40% deposit upon confirmation and the balance cash on arrival it came as a great relief when they finally accepted that I could send 20% and the balance cash on arrival.
Compared to what I was getting from other agents their cost was much much lower but the service was the same.
I can now say the service was beyond our expectation.
Meshack was very fast in responding to all our questions and was very patient with us in the whole process.
One thing I liked about him was the flexibility to be able to work with me until we finally agreed on the suitable itinerary.
We visitited Amboseli (AA Lodge) Lake Nakuru (Flamingo Hill Camp) Masai Mara (Basecamp Explorer –our favourite)and finally Lake Naivasha Sopa.
All accommodations were very nice and clean and the food was excellent but we loved our accommodation choice in the Mara which Meshack had recommended. Basecamp is an Eco -rated that is also supporting and empowering the local communities. Taking a shower under open skies was very special.
Our driver/guide Simon was very nice to us and very knowledgeable. He always took good care of us and we felt very safe with him.
I highly recommend Alligator Adventures Tours and Safaris for anyone looking for a Safari to Kenya and East Africa.
ROSEMARY

Eddie Ozols   –  
Australia AU
Visited: January 2014 Reviewed: Dec 16, 2014

Email Eddie Ozols  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Kilimanjaro and Safaris in Serengetti and Masai Mara
5/5

Alligator was a great company in organising my climb of Kilimanjaro and the three safaris we di following Kili. I wanted to deal with a local African company not a multi- national or foreign based tour company. This did have its drawbacks like no credit card payments but other than that everything went smoothly. Met at the airport, escorted to the bus for the drive to Moshe, all tour operators met us as arranged and accommodation was a bit too luxurious but I enjoyed it.
Payments are by direct transfer or cash on arrival which is not something we are used to in the west but it saves fees.
Meshack Mureithi was great and I would thoroughly recommend that you can book your holiday with him with confidence.

Joseph Tako   –  
Israel IL
Visited: June 2023 Reviewed: Jun 6, 2023

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

True professionals of the highest standards
5/5

Me and my friend booked a 3 days tour that included the Masai Mara reserve and the Masai Village. Furthermore, we stayed for 2 nights at the AA lodge in Mara on an all basis.

Everything was just perfect and of the highest standards. Starting with the kind attitude at the time of the initial contact with the company, the high availability, flexibility and the adaptation of the best package according to our request when at each stage we were sent the tour offers according to the adjustments we requested. Later, when booking everything was well documented and receipts and documents detailing the entire trip were sent to us immediately.

Later, we had a super professional guide and driver - Manu, who speaks fluent English is very experienced in doing safari trips. He was always on time, gave us detailed explanations about the animals in the reserve and about multiple issues in Kenya in general, very courteous and caring with a very pleasant and friendly attitude.

In addition all the coordination with the local authorities was perfectly done and everything went smoothly.
Finally, the AA lodge were we stayed was an amazing place, the food was great, the lodge was spacious and clean and the staff were really courteous. Large safari hats were given to us and mineral water was supplied during all tour.

The highlights of the tour were seeing lions from very close, seeing a live kill of a buffalo by a hyena and visiting the Masai tribe.

I strongly recommend Alligator Adventures Tours & Safaris Kenya they are true professionals with the highest standards.

Ameya   –  
India IN
Visited: August 2016 Reviewed: Sep 9, 2016

Email Ameya  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Very Exciting and Perfect
5/5

Me and my dad went on a 11 night tour in Kenya with Alligator Adventures Tours & Safaris from 23rd August to 2nd September.
We had a very good experience in regards to everything. As I had cleared the purpose/objective of my trip is Photography i got a very nice support from Meshack as he provided me an excellent tour guide Daniel who was a photography enthusiast himself and also had knowledge not only of wildlife but also gave insights on Kenya as a whole. He would exactly know the frames a photographer would like to shoot and also the exact timing of what would happen when. WE spotted all the big five and also some other good stuff like raptors and other birds.
All the hotels provided were of excellent quality. Especially loved the Naivasha and bogoria resort as they were the best to chill off.

Thanks to Alligator Adventures Tours & Safaris for making my kenya tour a memorable one. Looking forward to associate with you more in the years to come.

Priyam mahajan   –  
United Arab Emirates AE
Visited: August 2015 Reviewed: Aug 28, 2015

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

Look no further- just go with alligator adventures
5/5

Everything about them is amazing. Meshack the owner is a star. Polite , courteous,, helpful, punctual and responsive. I pestered him to no end while planning the trip over 6 months and he was always ready to help. He even went over and above the call of duty by planning a surprise for us for our anniversary.
You must choose the safari guide Peter! He is fabulous. You can see he is a veteran and knows the best places to show you and take you to. Very flexible on our requirements and non intrusive on our privacy.
We took a private safari for a couple with them. And I will recommend everyone I know who goes to Kenya to go through alligator. They are a small but personalised outfit - which will ensure that you get an exclusive , customised experience.

Tim   –  
Australia AU
Visited: April 2015 Reviewed: Apr 24, 2015

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

Excellent Kenya Safari - April 2015 (3ppl)
5/5

The safari was a great experience and the quality of accommodation and service was excellent! The planning was easy with polite and timely communication and a tailored schedule. The company also responded well to late changes due to a 2 day flight delay! Our driver took us to and through some exceptional sights and of course found all the major animals we expected (except for the elusive leopard). He was very relaxed and easy to get along with, allowing us to make requests and minor running adjustments to the plan.
Thank you Alligator Adventures Tours and Safaris for an exceptional tour of Kenya!

Daniel   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Jan 22, 2024

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

Great and well-organised safari experience
5/5

We did the 7d6n tour package with Alligator Adventures from January 1 to 7 2024, visiting Amboseli NP, Lake Navaisha/Hell’s gate, Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru.

From the outset, Alligator Adventures stood out among the different operators with a professional proposal tailored to our specific needs and preferences. Meshack was easy to communicate with and swiftly answered any questions that we had before the trip.

The safari itself went smoothly. Joseph was a great and punctual driver and knowledgable guide, easily identifying the many different animals and birds that we encountered along the way.

As expected, the accommodations (lodges) during the safari were mostly basic, although the last lodge at lake Nakuru stood out in terms of overall quality (beware of trespassing baboons, however).

Overall, the safari was a wonderful experience that we enjoyed greatly. We would highly recommend a Alligator Adventures safari with Joseph to anybody in search of a well-organised and fun safari in Kenya.

Fotis   –  
Greece GR
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Jan 9, 2024

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

Professional
5/5

I suggest alligator safari 100%. They are very good at their job . We weren't lucky enough tou see all the big 5 , but that wasn't a problem at all cause our guide Dennis was very good , providing us a safari full of adrenalin ,as we wanted it to be , and 4 days that will be unforgettable .Fisherman camp and AA lodge mara were the best stays , better than we could imagine . They are professional. Just make the click and do a safari with them .

Ivy   –  
Slovakia SK
Visited: December 2023 Reviewed: Dec 15, 2023

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

Excellent safari professional for your adventure!
5/5

We booked a 6D5N tour including Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara in December 2023.
The best season to visit the safari is July to September.
Even though we visited in a raining season, we still got a lot to see.
We saw all big fives except leopard. Leopards hate rains.
But we saw cheetah in Amboseli which was a big surprise! We heard that cheetah in Amboseli is very rare.
In the safari game drives, you need a great driver with skills and knowledge. Dennis is the one!
He’s with us during the whole game drives and showed us a lot. And he never stuck in the muddy roads in safari which happened to other drivers a lot(we went to help others when they’re stuck).
Everything is great during our trip!

However there are still some cons to share:
1. Never compromise the accommodations. We stayed in a cheap Chinese own hotel in Maasai Mara which had sh*tty hardware that makes us want to leave the hotel to safari. Make sure you do research before confirming the hotels with the agency.
2. Souvenir shops during the Highway are mostly scammers. Nothing has a price in the shop and they only negotiate in the end if you decide to buy it. The market in Nairobi has similar stuff wish a better price.
3. Maasai Mara village visit isn’t that worth it. It’s more like buying things in the village instead of seeing more culture. Do not recommend at all.

Big thanks to Meshack, who’s communicating with us for the trip and responsible for all stuff. He replied messages quickly and tried to satisfy our needs. He also helped us to find the market in Nairobi to do shopping. Without his great attitude and helps, I probably wouldn’t book the tour.
Highly recommend Alligator to anyone who wants to visit safari especially in kenya. They also offer trips to Tanzania and other African countries. They have professional people that can make your trip worth it.
Thank you Dennis and Meshack for making our trip amazing!

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