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
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.
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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!
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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 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.
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.
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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!
Brilliant Kenyan safari experience with Transtrek Safaris
Our son recommended Transtrek Safaris to us and we are so glad that we took his advice. We contacted Daniel and were immediately impressed by how efficiently he tailored a trip to meet our needs and expectations: a six-day safari on which we could hope to see lots of game, yet not be in areas crowded with other visitors. We spent one night in Nakuru and another in Naivasha before going on to the Naboisho conservancy in the Masai Mara for 4 particularly memorable days at Eagle View Camp (solar-powered, great vista over a water course, friendly staff, spacious and comfortable "tent"). The highlights of Nakuru were seeing white rhino and, in the evening, a lioness walking along the dirt road before turning off to rejoin and feed her cubs (so our excellent and knowledgeable guide, Peter, surmised). Naivasha was the least interesting of our 3 venues (large and busy hotel rather than intimate lodge or camp): we did see hippo in the lake and on land, but not as closely as we were able to observe in Naboisho. In the latter venue, Peter and Amos, our Masai "warrior" guide, excelled at sensing where the big game was: we were able to spend long periods as the only viewers of lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, jackals, hippos, hyenas, wildebeest, topi and all manner of gazelles and birds. Peter is a really excellent driver, both on the rutted tracks of the plain and, most appreciatively, on the paved roads out of Nairobi where the two-lane highway invariably has 3 cars abreast!
From being picked-up at the airport to being delivered back there we have nothing but praise for Transtrek Safaris; we recommend them wholeheartedly to you. Perhaps we'll meet you, as we will certainly use Transtrek on our next visit!
Email Stuart | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome - Wilderness, Waves and so much more. A fantastic Safari experience
It’s just over a week since we returned from an amazing family holiday travelling through the Kenyan safari parks with a few days chilling on the beach along the way. Our two sons (14 and 17) wanted an African adventure and that’s just what Daniel and the Transtrek team delivered. From the initial contact followed by many calls and emails Daniel was patiently able to tailor our trip to meet our budget including some fantastic locations with a bit of luxury along the way.
Our guide Peter met us at the airport, and was immensely knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide for seven days. For the first few days the awesome sight of Kilimanjaro was the backdrop to our time in Amboseli with its elephant herds and then more distantly in the volcanic hills of Tsavo West. Settling into a dawn to dusk lifestyle soon came naturally, our teenage boys readily overcame the shock of a 6.30am game drive!
Our favourite place was the rustic Epiya Chapeyu camp in Tsavo East. What it says on their website is true – there are no fences, elephants do walk through the camp and the Italian food is delicious! Slightly surreal but an incredible camp that really is in the wilderness.
The scariest part of the trip wasn’t the close proximity to so much predatory wildlife, Peter had our full admiration when driving through the nerve-wracking chaotic roadworks on the Nairobi Mombasa highway as we headed for the coast! A few days at beautiful Kilifi Creek at the Mnarani Beach Resort allowed some time to rest and relaxation after the excitement of safari. Sailing, snorkelling and scuba diving kept us entertained at very reasonable prices. We concluded our trip with an indulgent fly-in safari package to the Massai Mara to catch the latter part of the Great Migration. The list of wildlife we saw was enormous; big cats, herds of zebra and wildebeest, giraffes, eagles, vultures and an octopus only a rhino proved elusive from the Big Five search.
Everywhere we went we were warmly welcomed and looked after. Our many Kenyan hosts were kind and attentive, the service was excellent and always cheerful.
Daniel’s attention to detail in arranging our holiday genuinely made this a trip that we will all remember as an amazing experience. We’ve got countless memories and photographs to look back on.
A huge thank you to Transtrek, we’d recommend anyone looking for that special safari experience at a sensible price to get in touch with Daniel and the team.
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Email Carolyn | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Safari Experience!
We just returned from a 14 day safari booked through Transtrek Safaris. They are one of many, many companies to choose from when booking a safari to Kenya. I sent a few emails to several companies, and Transtrek ended up being the one we felt most comfortable with. Daniel, the owner, replied quickly and professionally, making our choice easy. He laid out a plan for our itinerary, including suggested lodges and tents. After several changes and upgrades, we were booked. It was very helpful and comforting to be able to pay via credit card, rather than sending a cashier's check half-way around the world!
We spent one full day in Nairobi, during which we visited the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.....so worthwhile! The safari itself included Amboseli, Tsavo West, Tsavo East, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara. Each park had it's own flavor and uniqueness. Our accommodations were perfect; mid-range to high-end, with the small tented camps being our preference over the lodges. We saw everything we were hoping to, even though unseasonably wet weather made some animals move to other areas. The bonus of traveling in February is the uncrowded roads and accommodations. There was not a game drive that something unexpected and marvelous did not happen!
Our driver, Peter, was there for us every minute. From our 11:30pm pickup in Nairboi, to dropoff at the airstrip in Masai Mara 14 days later, he never let us down. He was always ready with suggestions but entirely open to ideas from us. He is an extremely safe driver both in traffic and on rutted park roads. He knows them like the back of his hand. He also knows the game patterns and what can be found where, while also staying in touch with other drivers to make the experience the best it can be. Not only did we see the big 5, but more unusual game such as bat-earred fox and oryx kept us interested and engaged. Easy to talk to with a nice sense of humor, we were very happy with Peter as our driver/companion!
Daniel was in touch with Peter on and off during our safari to be sure all was going well, and even spoke with us on the last morning to suggest activities in Nairobi before our 8:30pm departure. We felt safe, secure, and taken care of! Transtrek did an outstanding job for us, and we would not hesitate recommending them. Thank you, Daniel!
An incredible tailored experience
My girlfriend and I are just back from a 12-day trip to Kenya which was organised by Daniel at Transtrek Safaris, and the service certainly exceeded our expectations.
Daniel had been helpful from the start, providing us with an initial itinerary and quote based on our requirements. We then worked together, via email and via Skype, to further tailor our itinerary to allow us to experience the best of Kenya and to fit within our budget. Daniel did not only take our requests but also provided guidance and advice based on his experience, and we are very happy that we trusted him.
We finally agreed on a packed itinerary which involved 9 days of safari (in Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara, Amboseli and Tsavo West) followed by 2 days of relaxation on Diani Beach near Mombasa.
The entire planning process was very smooth and pleasant.
Once in Kenya, we were taken very good care of from the moment we emerged from the airport, to the final drop-off on the last day. We did not have to worry about a thing other than enjoy our holiday. All the lodges/hotels that had been recommended by Daniel were amazing. Everything, from accommodation to meals, tours and internal flights, had been arranged as per our requests.
Peter, our guide/driver who stayed with us throughout our trip, was friendly, attentive, trustworthy and very professional - we had a great time with him and will truly miss him and his sense of humour! He is also a skilled spotter and a great driver, and made our experience even more special.
Our vehicle was very comfortable for the long drives, had ample space for storage (and even napping!) and was great for game viewing.
Finally, we had the pleasure to meet Daniel and his wife for dinner on our last day just before catching our flight back to the UK - it was great to share our experience with them and was a perfect conclusion to our trip.
Transtrek Safaris provided us with a customised, personal and friendly service which exceeded our expectations, and I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you so much for the experience of a lifetime!