Tekko Staff Group picture
Tekko Tours and Travel
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 1998)
- Member Of:
- KATO, Eco Tourism Kenya & JATA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Dom HT | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent from start to finish
I booked a safari in the Maasai Mara, helped along the process by Carol. The booking process could not have been easier. Given a safari is often a once in a lifetime trip, I wanted to make sure everything was perfect for myself and my family. As such, I had a lot of questions during the booking process and Carol was prompt with her responses and suggestion at every occasion.
Once we arrived in Nairobi, we were greeted by the brilliant William to transfer us to our hotel, followed by meeting our safari driver, Charles, for the start of the safari. I couldn't speak highly enough about Charles. Polite and approachable, knowledgeable and easy-going, you could tell how well respected he was, given his 15+ years of experience and his interactions with other drivers and hotel staff. Using his expert knowledge, we were lucky enough to see all of the Big 5, the wildebeest migration and, amazingly, a lioness kill on our final morning. His driving was excellent and made us feel safe, even amongst some pretty "creative" drivers in and around Nairobi and the Great Rift Valley!
I couldn't recommend Charles, Carol and Tekko Tours any higher - truly excellent from start to finish.
US
Email Arlene & Vance | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful 8 day safari with Jackson
Our initial contact with Tekko Tours was with Carol, who was very efficient, patient and detailed with planning our safari. All communications was done via email and was super-easy.
As for the actual safari, our guide Jackson was phenomenal. He is obviously a true professional and knows his stuff. His knowledge of the parks, animals, roads, people etc. is bar none. We saw all of the Big 5 and in the Mara he actually spotted two male lions before anyone else, and we were alone with the animals for at least 15 minutes. He was also a great and safe driver which is important once you see the driving situation in Kenya. In addition, he is a really nice person!
We can whole-heartedly recommend Tekko as your safari operators.
Email Glyn F | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
First rate staff & service. Highly recommended.
From initial contact to tour end, Tekko's staff were faultless.
My initial enquiry was answered promptly and produced a great itinerary at a very competitive price. Dealing with Carol at Tekko was straightforward and simple and any changes I requested were actioned without delay or drama. That always makes life easier!
I was greeted with a smile and a warm welcome at Nairobi airport by my driver / guide - William. His sense of humour and determination to track down the very best game sightings never wained throughout the trip. He is singularly the best guide I have encountered in years.
He made it his business to track down every big cat, rhino & illusive creature within 50 kilometers and then made sure we were perfectly positioned for some spectacular photographs.
Our safari minivan was always freshly washed and proved very comfortable on even the most difficult bush roads.
William's knowledge of the areas we visited, the myriad of wildlife and the culture of Kenya greatly enhanced my trip and coupled with the excellent safari lodges we stayed in, I would highly recommend you consider Tekko for your upcoming safari.
CA
Email Marcie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend Tekko Tours, everything was taken care of and made for a wonderful holiday.
We had an amazing African holiday that included a custom safari and beach holiday. Maggie was fabulous to work with and ensured all details of our trip were taken care of from pick up at the airport to drop off and everything in between. She was very quick to respond to any questions and ensured that our itinerary met our expectations. Anthony was our guide and he was fantastic! It was a very memorable trip and I would certainly use Tekko tours when we return to Kenya and I will recommend them to my family and friends.
IT
Email umberto marcucci | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
excellent tour of Kenya with Tekko tours
My experience with tekko tours has been really very satisfying.
The proposal of the tour by miss Maggie has been perfect for what we wanted, infacrt we had the opportunity to have a complet portray of Kenya, visiting 6 parks and having the possibility to reach all the differents habitats of the country.
Our guide driver Stephen was very professional and nice with us, we have always felt safe with him.
The quality of the accomodation was mixed, from outstanding to average; but compared to the price payed for the tour always in line with the expectations.
Food: always international food suitable for all.
We have travelled with children and everyhing was ok, maybe the transfers from one place to another were, some days, too long … but you cannot make in a different way.
CA
Email Garit | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service through the entire process
We could not be happier with the service that Maggie provided us with creating and revising our itinerary to our personal needs until it was perfect. William, our guide during the safari, did all he could to ensure we saw as many of the animals as possible including of course the big Five. Definitely recommend this company to anyone else.
US
Email Rich and Nancy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
We did an 8 day safari in Kenya and could not be more pleased. Our driver (I'm probably butchering the spelling) Undolo/Gordon was fantastic. He knew just where to go to see certain things that were hard to find and because he had friends everywhere we went he was able to quickly get tips to show us tons of animals. He'd get a call on the radio, take off towards the location of the tip and moments later we're seeing a family of lions, cheetahs, leopards, etc. If you're thinking about doing a self driving tour, don't do it. Beyond getting terribly lost out on the dirt roads of rural Kenya there's no substitute for the knowledge and experience of a professional guide.
We spent a lot of time on the road going from place to place which wasn't ideal but was necessary as our tour covered quite a few different places in the country. Covering all of that distance meant we got to see certain things in certain areas that were only available there. You just won't see the whole big 5 in one park so traveling is key. Also, the differences in climate and terrain from one area to the next was unbelievable.
Here's our itinerary: Amboseli Sentrim Camp (1 Night), The Ark Lodge (1 Night), Samburu Game Lodge (2 Nights)., Flamingo Hill Tented Camp (1 Night) & Ol Moran Tented Camp (2 Nights)
Best part of this trip, it was a private tour so it was just us in a big safari van. It was our honeymoon so it was perfect that we weren't crammed in a van with a ton of people. Seeing other vans out there in the parks that were full I'm so glad we had a private tour, felt like being a VIP.
If we do another tour in the future it will definitely be with Tekko.
Good tour
It was an amazing trip. Everything was organized and on time. Our guide, Stephen, was able to find all Big Five for us! He did a great job.
SK
Email Jakub | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5-day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara
I took a 5-day safari trip with Tekko Tours visiting Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara early in November 2015 and it was one of the best experiences in my life! The communication with Maggie was smooth and fast. She is very responsive and I didn't have to wait long for her reply. The itinerary of the trip was exactly as we planned beforehand. My driver Jackson is a very polite and knowledgeable man, always willing to help and go the extra mile for the customer. Hid driving skills are impeccable and I didn't have to worry for my or animals' safety. We had some delays during the trip and even a car malfunction, but Jackson handled everything professionally and with to my complete satisfaction. When his car broke down and we couldn't reach Maasai Mara, he coordinated with another group in order for me not to miss my game drive. I recommend the Tekko Tours to all my friends considering a safari in Kenya, it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Even the price is competitive, you will definitely get your money's worth.
US
Email Tak | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
You must Go with Tekko! A perfect tour guide, Safe and Exhilarating!!
We had a blast! - With Tekko Tours
We were exhilarated throughout the trip.
From the first contact withTekko, we were treated with much respect. The planner was very accomodating, helpful and, explained details tirelessly, with no pressure - a smooth transaction
Steve, our tour guide for 9 days, was very professional, always safety first, on-time, informative and, a gentleman - a perfect guide for us.
We appreciated for his determained pursuit for the crossing of wildebeests on the last day – our mission has completed ever perfectly.
The trip did change our perspectives on the nature, as well as the people of Kenya, and the African continent.
Safari should be mandatory for everone in the world!
Yes, we are two happy people and we owe the success of our trip to Tekko, definitely.
Everone, go to Kenya, do the Safari! and if you have decided to go, we highly recommend you to go with Tekko