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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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Ashley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful safari to Amboseli and Tsavo East and West
We recently completed a week long safari with Transtrek Safaris and had a great experience! We were looking for a week long add-on in Kenya after traveling for 5 weeks in other counties in Africa. We contacted several companies we had found on Safari Bookings. We choose Transtrek because Daniel was wonderful to work with; he really took the time to answer all of our questions -be it on the phone or email - to ensure that we would be getting exactly what we wanted in out of our trip. We had already been to the Masai Mara in the past, so we wanted to explore other parks in Kenya. We choose Amboseli and Tsavo East and West, and Taita Hills. We really loved both Amboseli and Tsavo East and West. Amboseli is absolutely beautiful with loads of wildlife (try to stay at Ol Tukai if you are looking for a gorgeous lodge with spectacular views of Kilimanjaro). Tsavo East and West are much larger so your chance of seeing wildlife is a bit slimmer so you'll want to consider spending more time there. However, the scenery was absolutely gorgeous in both parks; you really feel like you are in the quintessential Africa bush. Serena Kilaguni Logde in Tsavo West was our favorite lodge - it is a gorgeous property with a watering hole that provided so much natural entertainment we even debated whether we should head out on our afternoon safaris!
In short, we were very pleased that we choose Transtrek as Daniel took into consideration all of our needs and requests and was really terrific to work with. Our guide was Peter who was also terrific - he was very enjoyable to be with for a week and took really good care of us!
Email Becci | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 day Maasi Mara Safari- Trip of a lifetime
Transtrek ensured we had a bespoke trip to suit us. We were picked up (with Wifi in the Land Cruiser) directly from where we were staying and spent 4 days/3 nights in two camps. The first (and my favourite) being the "Wilderness Camp" just outside the Maasi Mara. I would recommend this camp with only 5 accommodation tents it ensured we were well looked after, with our Maasi Warrior to guard outside our tent at night. The term "Glamping" is definitely how I would describe the accommodation with a proper bed, comfortable mattress, ensuite with flushing toilet. To top it all the view from the tent is straight out to the wildlife. Our guide driver/guide Tony was extremely knowledgeable and always tried his best to ensure we made the most of the time on Safari seeing, Lions & their cubs, Leopards, Elephants, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Hippo's and many more animals. Our second camp was at Base Camp, which is on a larger scale with more accommodation but leads directly into the Maasi Mara. We also had a good experience here with good accommodation and food. We really felt looked after by Transtrek who provided us with an experience that looks after the Maasi people and the Mara itself. You could tell that both Tony and the Maasi guide (Moses) wanted us to see everything we could but not to the detriment of the animals and their wilderness. It was just the two of us in our Land Cruiser able to view the magic of Kenya and it beautiful scenery and wildlife.
IE
Email Seán Fitzpatrick | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
An amazing trip over the 4 days. Excellent guide in David with excellent accommodation across the few days. Only blemish being our airport hotel accommodation in Nairobi before setting out on safari - wasn't up to scratch but as far as the safari goes, could not have a single complaint.
Would definitely recommend Transtrek for anyone looking to book a safari.
FR
Email Ghislain Guillochon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Tour Operator, quick to react, very professionnal and reliable
The proposition Safaris from Transtrek was exactly what we had asked (specific circuit in various parks of Kenya)
Very quick to react to answer our questions and to prepar the trip
Excellent choice of Lodges in the best rates
Very professionnal guide
To summarize : excellent tour operator, to advise very strongly
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Email Dana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari lead by a very knowledgeable guide!
Transtreck provided a great experience for my husband and I on our honeymoon. We saw about every animal imaginable and our guide, Tony, was extremely knowledgeable about the terrain and animals alike. We stayed in some amazing camps , our favorite being the Mara Bush Camp, met wonderfully interesting people and felt at home in the Jeep after a week or so. A highlight of the trip was seeing a cheetah stalk and run down a gazelle. Tony placed us in the perfect position to see the entire event from start to finish. Simply amazing!
Email NeilR | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Helpful, knowledgeable and easily contactable.
This was our second safari organised by Transtrek, and we were looking for something to complement last year's Mara/Lakapia/Naibosho trip. Daniel suggested Meru/Samburu and it was once again a wonderful experience for all of us, grandkids included. It was all perfectly organised and it went very smoothly - transfers, sightseeing in Nairobi, internal flights, and departure. Thanks again for the advice and organisation Daniel. It was great.
Email H & R Dervish | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Memorable 14 day Kenya Safari & Diane Beach
My husband and I have travelled to many countries in the past 10 years but this trip was by far the best one ever. It exceeded all our expectations. It took a while for Daniel to prepare an itinerary that suited our needs and was affordable. Safari trips do not come cheap but compared to other companies Transtrek was value for money. I'd been to Africa before (Kruger, Botswana and Zambia) on safari but felt rushed and saw very little. Peter our guide/driver picked us up from Nairobi and our adventure began. Our safari's were in Ambolesi, Tsavo, Lake Navaisha and my favourite Maasai Mara. All our accommodation was luxurious clean & comfortable. As for the food.... the diet had to start as soon as I returned! If you love wildlife Kenya is definitely the place to go. We saw all the big five despite it being the low season. My highlights was in the Maasai where in addition to Zebras, elephants, giraffes and many breeds of antelope; we saw lions and cheetahs with their cubs, leopards chilling out on trees and the very allusive rhino. People were very friendly and though you get the usual pushy locals trying to sell you souvenirs, we never felt unsafe, a stern 'no thank you' and they left us alone. I felt very sad when we flew to Mombasa for our final phase but when we entered the grounds of Waterlovers beach resort, a small complex on Diani beach....WOW! Paradise. We ended our holiday snorkelling and chilling in a perfect retreat. Thank you Daniel for not disappointing and a special thank you to Peter who ensured we were happy everyday.
An unforgettable all round experience.
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.
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 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!!