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
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Penny | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jambo, Kenya!
This was a family holiday of a lifetime for my partner and I and our 15 and 12 year old son and daughter. We now have treasured unforgettable memories. I would describe it as the best holiday I have ever had and that's mainly down to Transtrek Safari. I selected Transtrek Safaris based on reading positive reviews by others and wanting to support a family business. We were not disappointed. The 21-day holiday exceeded our expectations. We had a professional and personal service from Daniel, who had put together a superb itinerary. We visited Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo East and West and lastly a week at Diani Beach to rest, relax and reflect on what we had experienced during our 14 day safari.
Daniel selected a variety of accommodation which were all excellent, even the rooms in the tented camps were really spacious and the food throughout was excellent, even for the children, who are more picky. All staff were so friendly and accommodating which made the holiday especially relaxing and enjoyable. WiFi was an added bonus at most places we stayed at.
There are so many wonderful comments we could make about the whole holiday but I will give you just a taster. At Lake Nakuru we stayed at the Sopa Lodge which was so luxurious and had fantastic panoramic views. The place was fit for royalty! Daniel selected lodges with swimming pools which the children loved between morning and evening safaris. Daniel organised a boat trip in Lake Naivasha. It was amazing to see all sorts of birdlife and being in the boat so close to Hippos was thrilling if not rather scary!
In Nairobi, Daniel organised a visit to the elephant orphanage, which was so interesting that we ended up adopting a baby elephant; and at the Giraffe Centre we were able to feed and kiss a Rothschild giraffe which proved an exhilarating experience.
Peter, our amazing driver and guide, was a star. He knew exactly where to find the animals and nothing was too much effort. His knowledge of wildlife including the countless birds we saw was marvellous. We saw the Big 5 and much more. Nice one Peter! He positioned us safely so close to Lions, Cheetahs, and Buffalo etc that it was a surreal experience. He even taught us some Swahili words. Peter took us to the Hippo pool on the Mara River near the Tanzania boarder. We picnicked here and a cheeky Vervet monkey crept up and took an orange from my partners pocket! Daniel even treated us to a trip to the Colobus conservation centre at Diani Beach, where we learnt so much.
If you are looking for excellent customer service then I would not hesitate to recommend Transtrek Safari for an extremely enjoyable and memorable Safari. Thank you Daniel and Peter for all your work.
CA
Email Evelyn “Laurie” and Elfie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trust Transtrek for the best safari ever!
From my initial contact with Daniel to an amazing 14 day safari, Transtrek never disappointed.
With more than a few emails due to the modifications I asked for (and Daniel happily adjusted the tour) the down payment was easily/safely sent via wire transfer through my local bank.
There were huge flight delays on the the way to Africa. Not to worry. Again an email or two and Daniel ensured our guide, Tony was at the airport waiting despite our 24 hour late arrival.
My friend and I were immediately taken with Tony’s kindness and respect. His easy going attitude was a pleasure throughout the trip.
Tony is very skilled at spotting wildlife. From birds to leopards to trees, Tony knew them all. He obviously has a passion for animals which I truly appreciated.
Due to his driving skills on and off road, we always felt safe.
Our accommodation throughout the safari was better than we could have imagined.
Most were tented camps which we loved! Having camped numerous times in Africa with overland companies, believe me when I say that these “tents” were spectacular! Beds, showers, toilets, electricity...you name it, the tents had it.
Our safari included Amboseli, Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Aberdares, Samburu and Ol Pejeta.
I hope to return to Kenya and Transtrek will definitely be my first contact when I do!
Asante Sana to Tony and Daniel.
CH
Email Benoit | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superbly Customized and Beautifully Executed 10-day Safari
We had heard about Transtrek through friends so when we (family of four, with 2 kids aged 5 and 9) decided to do that dream safari in Kenya, I sent them a note with our "dream requirements", having been to Kenya a few times in the past. What we got back from Transtrek was even better than what I envisioned: these guys really take care of all the details. The plan was changed twice before the travel as the organizer found better options, such as when family tents became available in tented camps. Remarkable commitment to make the trip memorable. We had our private driver for the whole stay and he was absolutely fabulous. We even found out he spoke French perfectly (I did not even ask for that...). Tony was our angel and a star with the kids. He was a superb safari guide, patient, knowledgeable and always looking for ways to make things perfect for us. Transtrek went beyond the call of duty many times to ensure a unique experience. Really feels like a boutique / family operation, really attentive to the clients. Difficult to leave Kenya after that but we will certainly return with them...
Email Sue and Keith Fitz-John | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb from start to finish!
My husband and I have just returned from the Transtrek 12 Day Classic Safari.
Everything from start to finish was superb. From our initial enquiry, Daniel, from Transtrek was professional, helpful, friendly and patient. He initiated a phone call between us so that we could discuss the plans and he was able to use his expert knowledge to advise and alter some of the details of the safari to satisfy our wishes. Dan was always quick to respond to any questions we had during the planning stage, which gave us total faith in his arrangements. Our faith was justified as everything, from the initial pick-up, when we arrived at Nairobi Airport, to the final airport drop-off at the end, went like clockwork.
The safari was absolutely amazing. All the reserves we visited, our day in Nairobi and all of the lodges and camps we stayed in were first class.
We had the best of drivers in Peter. He met us early one morning, at the Airport Hotel and was with us throughout our time in Kenya. His knowledge of the wildlife of Kenya is amazing and his expertise enabled us to see all of the, “Big Five”. Nothing was too much trouble for him and we enjoyed listening to him talk about life in Kenya. We only hope that he enjoyed our tales of life in the UK just as much. Peter is, without doubt a real asset to the Transtrek Safari experience.
If you are reading this review because you are unsure of who to book your next safari with, don’t hesitate in contacting Transtrek, Dan will take care of every last detail for you.
We fully intend to return to the wonderful country of Kenya again some day and will not consider any other company to take us there.
Thank you Dan and Peter, you both made our first safari an unforgettable experience.
