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Doyen Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2004)
- Member Of:
- Kenya Tourism Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $480 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Dannyk | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildlife experience to make David Attenborough jealous!
From first outreach to Doyen on the web from America to the final contact with their team in Nairobi, we had an excellent experience with Doyen. Kennedy Sangwe and Tom and other members of the staff were without exception well informed, skilled and remarkably adept at dealing with the travellers coming to them. My daughter and I never had a hitch in nearly two weeks in country - and we saw awesome wildlife, not just the big 5 but all the other birds and animals the Maasai Mara and Lake Nukuru have to offer: 35 species in all! And great insights and pleasant conversation with our driver-guide. Thank you so much for a very memorable trip!
I would not hesitate to recommend Doyen Safaris. And I'd definitely recommend seeing the Wildebeest migration across the Mara in to Kenya in August. It was like swimming on a reef full of land animals - enjoy!
Email Steve and Family | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic operator and perfect organisation.
I don't normally write reviews but feel that I must after just returning from a trip to the Mara, Amboseli and Zanzibar with my family courtesy of Kennedy at Doyen Safaris. I had an idea of where I wanted to go and where I wanted to stay but with Kennedy's contacts and suggestions he came up with the perfect itinerary at a very good price compared to other operators I had contacted. He even looked after us during our brief time in Nairobi and with his driver Joseph, acted as a tour guide of his wonderful city ! Nothing was too much trouble and all the questions I had for him before the trip began were answered very promptly (even surprise flight changes!).
I must admit I had reservations about booking a whole trip through a local operator, but with Doyen I did not need to worry, and in fact it proves that it is actually better to go with someone with local knowledge.
Great operator. Highly recommended. Please contact me if you have any questions.
JP
Email Ippei | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful time with Doyen Safaris
This was the first time visit to Kenya, and I had a great time with Doyen Safaris.
I joined 6days budget safari which includes visiting Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP.
Before the safari, Kennedy always replys my inquiry quickly and politely.He gives us peace of mind.
Also our driver was great. He always cares about us a lot.
During the safari, I could see many animals, male and female lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalos,
wildbeasts, giraffes, rhinos, flamingos...
Although I couldn't see leopards, I really enjoyed it.
I recommend Doyen Safaris and I'd love to join it again!!
RU
Email Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli
We went with this company in 6 days Safari. 3 days Masai Mara, 1 day lake Nakuru and 3 days Amboseli. Everything was fine. In the Masai Mara we saw a lot of animals, saw lions, cheetahs, jaguars. In Amboseli watched hunting cheetahs on antelopes. Certainly it is a merit of the driver. They were talking on the radio and inform others what animals are located where. On the second day in the Masai Mara we had lunch next to a herd of giraffes, it was great. In Nakuru was a very nice hotel, and in Amboseli we lived in a nice camp. Near the camp we saw gazelles, monkeys and many different birds. Thank you for a delightful vacation.
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Email Tom | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy people
Masai Mara is the place to be. This was and has been on my bucket list of things to do , we had one of the best life time safari expedition in kenya thanks to Doyen safaris for being honest and trustworthy! We will be back. Highly recommended
HR
Email Natasa Djordjevic | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful and Highly Recommended
Doyen Safaris has greatly contributed making an unforgettable time for my sisters and daughter who for the first time visited Africa, and for the first time experienced beauty of Kenya. And although I am experienced safari person, I did enjoy myself as well.
With Doyen organizing our visits to Masai Mara, Naivasha, Nakuru i Amboseli, wonderful driver and guide, Patrick, we got to really enjoy our family gathering and time spent together. I would to give special thanks to our driver and guide, Patrick, who is the best driver of all safari drivers, not only being careful and experienced driver to take us out of muddy situations on the road, but as well very patient and caring person who truly wanted us to enjoy our time.
Thanks to Doyen Safaris and Patrick, we have managed to see all the Big Fives, and much more! We took many beautiful photographs that will keep our good memories of this holiday. However, as what Patrick has said 'the best memories are those seen with your eyes and kept in your heart'.
Thank you, Doyen Safaris!
Natasa
Email Josiah Sagwe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
05 days safari /Mara/Nakuru/ Naivasha
We went on a 5 days safari, Mara/Nakuru/Naivasha with my two sisters,it was excellent organized by Kennedy.we recommend Doyen safaris and their friendly drivers.
Email Dot | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Experience
We booked our tour, my husband and I plus our two kids. We were sceptical at first but it turned out to be the best decision we made for Christmas. We were picked from JKIA with Kennedy and briefed us on our tour for Mara. We had a great experience and my kids enjoyed. I would recommend Doyen Safaris any day and anytime. Kennedy was quite helpful and he met all our needs.
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Email Jane | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable moment
From the long trip that we had from Texas to Nairobi. We were happy to meet with Kennedy at the Airport and he passed us through our forth coming tour. We had a day to spare in Nairobi and Kennedy gave us a great tour at the Nairobi National Park accompanied with The Sheldrick and Giraffe Centre. The following day we woke up to our tour to the Amboseli and Tsavo National Park. Kenbedy topped it up with a scenario Watamu finale. Thank you Kennedy and i will recommend Doyen Tours everytime and anytime my friend is travelling to Kenya. Merry Christmas and thank you.
NL
Email George Thaorh | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was a very wonderful experience,loved every bit.
The response was fast upon inquiry on mail,warm welcome upon arrival at j.k.i.a,the itinerary was well organized and executed up to the latter,great tour guide driver who educated us on most wildlife species as well as different cultures on our safari..it was magical, can't wait my next holiday doyen safaris to organize my trip
