Three members of the team on safari near Nairobi
Transtrek Safaris
- Located In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- TTA & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $220 to $380 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email William | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service with a Superb guide, bar none!
Great service, door to door. The organizer worked with with us on all modifications we wanted. We were picked up day one with no issues and the trip went on seamlessly from there on out. Our guide Tony, was extremely knowledgable on the flora and fauna, but geology, history, etc, as well.
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Email Eduardo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awsome
My wife and I visited Kenya in early 2018 and we absolutely loved every single bit of it. We went to Masai Mara and got to see all the big five animals, excluding the Rhino, multiple times. In fact, we saw most of the wildlife.
Peter our guide and travel companion was exceptional, very kind and patient. The accommodations in the park were top notch. Thanks to Transtrek and Daniel’s efforts, I was able to have a horse riding experience inside the park and it was amazing.
Email Ian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Service
From start to finish we received excellent service from transtrek safaris. Quick responses to emails, happy to discuss options and comforting advice when the election loomed.
Great driver (Peter) who worked hard to get us our 2 leopard sightings and was happy to flex plans to our needs.
Will use these guys again.
Email Nimit | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised and memorable trip
My experience of dealing with Dan right from the first email to the end of our trip was totally first class. The suggestions we got for the trip and the accommodation chosen for us couldn't be better. Overall we had a fantastic and a memorable time.
In order to find room for improvement it would have been probably helpful for Dan to have met the driver to assess customer service abilities. Overall the driver was very good, punctual, hard working and very knowledgeable however when it comes to dealing with clients there is a certain cultural element involved in communication which may be seen as condescending for London residents but probably Ok in other places. Again nothing wrong with the driver per se but would expect the tour organiser to make that assessment prior to appointing the driver.
One other point was the lack of the night headlamp light for the night time game drive. Given we started to feel a bit bad for the animals having intruded into their lives overall missing the night game drive was probably OK however from an organisational point of view the hotel where we stayed should have done a better job of maintaining a spare night lamp. This is probably more down to the hotel and not so much for Transtrek but part of the overall experience nonetheless.
In conclusion, I would not hesitate in recommending Transtrek Safaris to anyone since we had a great time and we felt we had a very well organised and enjoyable time for a good price.
Reply from Transtrek Safaris
Posted on Feb 5, 2018Thank you for your review and great to hear that overall you had a great time. Regarding the driver assessment, we do have our own full time drivers and we also use a short-list of independent drivers for when our drivers are booked, as was the case for your safari. All drivers have been met and vetted by a member of our team prior to us booking them without exception. In this case the driver was met and vetted by Milkah our office manager in our Nairobi office. I am sorry that you felt that the driver spoke to you on occasion in a condensing manner, I am quite sure this was not intentional and maybe just a cultural difference.
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Email Laurie and Dave | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing adventure
Thank you Daniel and Peter (our guide/ driver for 2 weeks). Daniel set up our safari including everything we wanted to see and do expertly. Peter took such good care of us the entire time we were there we never had to worry about a thing. And the animals!!!! From the lions lounging in the shade to the adult female lion protecting their kill for the pride. The cheetahs, hippos,giraffes we saw them and not just saw them but were able to observe their behavior from up close. I can't think of enough adjectives to tell you what an extraordinary experience it was. Anyone that enjoys seeing animals should do this at least once in their lifetime. I plan on going back in a few years. Thank you Daniel and Peter.
Email Jo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience in and around the Maasai Mara
Transtrek Safaris are simply unforgettable. Daniel was fantastic at making sure for our 4 day 3 night safari complimented the rest of our time in Kenya (for example we were already going to visit Lake Naivasha). Our guide Tony was extremely knowledgable and enabled us to have a wildlife experience beyond our dreams. The leopards we saw just made you speechless. We had really great accomodation and were welcomed everywhere with extremely comfortable tents (if you can really call them that, with ensuite's, flushing toilets and wooden floors!) and were very well fed. We would particularly recommend the Mara Naboisho conservancy, which with its strict entrance policy and work with the local Maasi was a very personalised experience. We particularly like the Wilderness Camp as were felt even closer to nature and enjoyed the small nature of the set up. Thank you so much for so many amazing memories in only 4 days.
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Email Mille Eric | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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First rate
Our group spent 4 days, 3 nights in 3 national parks. With the good fortune of great weather, cooperative animal sightings, and personal guides/drivers, we could not have asked for more. The lodging was way above our expectations, especially the one in Tsavo East where it was a bit more rustic, and more part of the environment . The food was always exceptional as well. Our vans were not over crowded allowing for perfect visibility our each of us.
If I had a magic wand, I would have had naturalists joining us; the guides were well informed, but not educational professionals. Again, that would be magic wand material.
All in all I would not hesitate to use Transtrek again. Daniel was very responsive and helpful in organizing our experience ahead of time, and following up afterwards.
I still can't calculate how they provided so much for a very reasonable cost.
What a great once in a lifetime experience for our group.
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Email Maddie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
I just returned home from the 8 day Kenya Highlands and Masai Mara safari. To say it was an incredible experience would be an understatement. From day 1, dealing with Daniel via email, was a pleasant experience. He was always very professional, helpful and always timely in his responses. As it was our first safari, I had a lot of questions and Daniel always answered them honestly. As for the safari itself, we were very pleased with the game drives that we did. We saw every animal you could imagine. Our driver, Tony, always went above and beyond to make sure we saw the animals that we wanted. Tony was a very knowledgeable, kind, funny man who made this trip that much more enjoyable. He always kept our safety as a first priority.The lodging was simple, yet always clean and safe. The food provided was amazing. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend this company and this specific safari.
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Email Roy Catalano | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
When you have one chance to go on a Safaris, go with the best, Transtrek.
Like most Westerns visiting Africa for the first time, and trying to make a decision on a safaris company was difficult. After, searching through the internet, and talking to the owner, Daniel, it was easy. I choose Transtrek Safaris because of the variety in a three night four day visit to three different Parks, the uniqueness in each lodging environment, reasonable price, a chance to see the magnificent animals of Africa and a reassuring conversation with Daniel. I was confident we would have a good time. All expectations came true. The drivers for our 13 person group were accommodating, attentive, and patient with all our questions. Driving though Africa is no easy feat and we welcomed a safe and comfortable ride with Moses, David and Ben . The lodges were just what one imagines in being planted in the backcountry of Africa, very comfortable, great food, terrific scenery and very accommodating. Daniel and Transtrek run a professional organization and would highly recommend booking your safaris with them. TIP: Bring binoculars and zoom lens for your camera.