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
NZ
Email Graeme Scarr and Trinity Shaw | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Family experience of a lifetime!
Thankyou to Daniel Francis and the Transtrek Safaris team, we had a fantastic time and have memories for life. Daniel organised a 10 day safari around our wishes to visit Samburu NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara and his knowledge, advice and communication were exceptional. We were very fortunate to have Tony as our guide and his knowledge of the flora and fauna was outstanding. Tony was great at ensuring our 10 and 12 year old daughters were always engaged and they loved his friendly and fun personality. Daniel gave us the option of visiting the Naboisho Conservancy on the edge of the Masai Mara, where the Masai are the landowners and are very involved in the running of the Wildlife Conservancy and see and reap the benefits of the conservation of wildlife. The Wilderness Camp in Naboisho is run by Masai, and it is a very special experience. We did a full day trip into the Masai Mara and saw an incredible array of game including a cheetah kill and leopard up close, but we also had fantastic game viewing in Samburu and Naboisho to match the Mara. The accommodation Daniel recommended and organised was exceptional, especially Intrepids Camp in Samburu and the Wilderness Camp in Naboisho Conservancy.
Thanks again to Daniel, Tony and the Transtrek team, great work!
Email Phil | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great safari off the beaten track
Having had safaris in several other African countries this was our first safari to Kenya and it compared very favourably. Daniel arranged a luxury safari off the beaten track exactly as we requested. Rather than following the more common tourist routes, our safari was based around the central Kenyan parks covering lakes, highlands and semi-arid areas. A diverse range of habitats with an equally diverse range of mammals (which included the big 5) and birds.
Accommodation ranged from lodges to hotels to tents and all were very good to excellent. Peter was our driver/guide. He was extremely capable both as a guide and a driver, and very patient when we struggled to see the animals.
Overall an excellent, well organised safari. I would use Transtrek again if we visit Kenya in the future.
SE
Email Filip Möller | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top quality safari
We booked a 4-day safari in Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha. The driver Peter was very professional and hospitable. The first night was spent Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge and the remaining two nights at Basecamp Masai Mara. Truly excellent hotels in every aspect. Basecamp was very integrated in the nature and involved in the local community. We had the luck to see 4 out of 5 of the “big five”, excluding rhinos. The booking process was very smooth and hassle free. Daniel was a pleasure to deal with and even booked our flights to and from Watamu after the safari. I can highly recommend this tour operator and also Kenya as a destination - me and my girlfriend had the travel of our lives.
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Email Jo Ann | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
No problems.
Our guide was in communications with other guides to get us to the best places to view the wild life. The service was excellent. The safari tour was so much more than I expected. I went without expectations and was not disappointed anywhere with anything.
QA
Email simon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly magical experience from booking to safari
From the very beginning planning and booking the customer care by Daniel was exceptional, kept us up to date with everything. The additional requirements we needed were all taken care with, a personal touch made us feel at ease. Upon arrival our guide Antony was so welcoming and before we could catch a breath we were on our way. The Hotel and lodge at Lake Naivasha was truly lovely, with amazing views of the wildlife right outside your door. Arriving at Masai Mara was breathtaking and Antony our guide was excellent he really made the Safri come alive. Antony made sure we seen all the big 5 and many more, memories we can keep for ever. I would recommend Transtrek to anyone who wants to have the magical experience we had.
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Email Donna | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Over the top adventure in Kenya
This service was incredible. The pre=trip communication with assistance and answers to questions was prompt and invaluable. Our guide had better than 20/20 vision and spotted animals for us at amazing distances, then drove as close as possible for photographic opportunities. He was thoroughly knowledgeable about the animals and knew all their names and habits, including the birds. The attitude of all personnel involved was friendly, courteous and definitely pampering. Accommodations and dining were wonderful. Our schedule could be flexible for the most part per our wishes. Didn't want to come home!! You will love these people.
Email Karen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing! What an incredible experience
From our first thoughts about booking to go to Kenya and all the questions that go along with it to a phone call from Daniel on our way to the airport to travel home it was clear he was knowledgeable, caring and eager to get it right for us.
Peter our driver couldn't do enough for us going out of his way to make sure we had the best experiences. He seemed so genuinely happy for us whenever we saw something special. Don't know how he did it but he even managed to get Kilimanjaro to reveal itself when we woke up on our first morning after it was completely covered when we arrived!
The accommodation was excellent with a mixture of tents and rooms. Sitting having a birthday dinner looking over the hotel waterhole watching 13 elephants along with an array of other animals was something special. Food was very good and especially so at our final stop Basecamp.
Overall an amazing experience and we would not hesitate to recommend Transtrek to anyone.
Thank you
Email Lisa Romy Jeffrey | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The BEST trip of our lives ! Outstanding service - outstanding company !!
We had an amazing safari thanks to Daniel and his organising plus his knowledge is unbelievable. This man is the man if you would like to organise a trip to the Masai Mara or any other trip around that area as Daniel has such vast knowledge and really gets stuck in with all the details. He was very helpful, attentive, professional, flexible and able to work with your budget. After many emails we finally decided to go with Transtrek because I found Daniel knowledgeable, approachable and open to anything we would like to do. There was never a "no I can't do that" - this is really unique to Daniel. He researches everything and knows the bush so well. After many emails negotiating price we finally had the perfect itinerary. Daniel listened to what we wanted & delivered accordingly. After a year of planning our trip became a reality and it was by far the BEST trip we have ever had!! We stayed in the Mara for a week. 3 nights at Julia's River Camp, 1 night at Basecamp Wilderness & 2 nights at Basecamp Eagles View. All 3 places we stayed at were amazing, the sounds at night, the Masai, how helpful the staff were & the food. We would highly recommend going with Daniel and you definitely wont be disappointed. He is a caring individual and has his clients best interests at heart. Thank you Daniel for an unforgettable safari in Kenya. We will definitely be back for another trip with you!!
BR
Email Graziela Campiolo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a amazing trip!!! Daniel is super pacient and knows everything!!
Daniel is super helpful! He helped me with everything, he always answered my questions very quick. He did a trip plain according to my budget and he understood everything that I would like to doand also gave me a lot of suggestions!!! If one day I will back to Kenya, I am sure that I will go back with Transtrek!!! Thank you Daniel for everything, my trip was wonderful!!!
Email John van der Dol | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An incredible wildlife experience, the likes of which are unlikely to be found elsewhere
After 18 months of planning with Daniel from Transtrek Safaris we finally arrived in Kenya. We were met by our two drivers and were taken round six wildlife areas including Amboseli, Tsavo West, two rift valley lakes and the Masai Mara. All accommodation was excellent, food great, staff and drivers superb and the wildlife out of this world.
Their vehicles are built for the purpose with plenty of room, pop-up roof and capable of driving over rough terrain.
Transtrek organised the two week safari beautifully with great attention to detail at a price we were very happy with. I would highly recommend this company. I met Daniel and his family. They met up specially with us in a country club in Naivasha. We will be returning next year.