Trip Advisor Africa Safaris
Trip Advisor Africa Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Tour Types:
- Short mid-range tours (½ to 3 days)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $300 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Rosa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing MUST DO experience
This tour was exactly what I needed.
It’s been my mom’s dream vacation to experience an African Safari and this tour delivered!
It was budget friendly which I really needed being that I was footing the entire bill for the two of us lol, while still providing priceless memories.
We got to see all of the big 5 on day 2/6!!!
Our guide was awesome though atm I can’t remember his name. Visiting the village was humbling and I’ll cherish the time spent.
You do have to get used to the tent life. There’s no power during majority of the day, cold showers, not much variety of food but this is a budget friendly tour. Win some, lose some lol.
I’d do it all over again with the exception of the first camp, would opt for the nicer stay up the street.
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Email Will Date | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The biggest test of his capability was when we entered a restaurant for dinner.
I must congratulate Trip Advisor to have such a dedicated tour leader like Seth Vincent Oketch, who has served the company loyally for more than 10 years and handling the African market.
With experience, naturally comes maturity and confidence in handling our tour itinerary.
Simple things like seat allocation were firmly settled by his clear instruction and explanation. Some places were closed due to activities organized by local government or strikes. But Seth Vincent was able to make us understand and make alternative routes and times to visit the location on another day.
With his leadership, all our members are 100% happy and followed him for all the side trips, which makes it more enjoyable for our group and easier for him to organize the trips.
This review cannot truly encompass all the good acts, professionalism, responsibility and dedication Seth Vincent Oketch towards our group, but I must say my and Friends, Thormas, Daniel & Marc including the whole group felt at ease and thoroughly enjoyed the trip and we look forward to more trips with Trip Advisor
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Email JOHN MOORE | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
SETH WAS VERY RESPONSIVE AND ATTENTIVE. TRIED VERY HARD TO PLEASE.j
COMMUNICATIONS WERE FINE. ONE PROBLEM WAS THAT TWO OF OUR SAFARI DRIVERS DID NOT ALWAYS COMMUNICATE BETWEEN THEMSELVES WELL. ARRIVED LATE TWO OR THREE TIMES TO OUR LODGINGS WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED WITH BETTER TIME MANAGEMENT.
ONE DRIVER, DICKSON, WAS OFTEN ON HIS PHONE WHILE DRIVING, CHATTING WITH FRIENDS OR WIFE.
THAT SEEMED TO BE HIS PRIORITY DESPITE OUR COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS. NOT GOOD.
OPANY AND ALI BABA WERE GREAT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE.
RIFT VALLEY ROUTE VERY CROWDED AND FRUSTRATING...BUT TRIP TO MASA MARA FROM LAKE NAKURU WAS BRUTAL. FORTUNATELY, THE GAME VIEWING AND VISIT TO THE MASAI VILLAGE FAR EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS. WELL WORTH IT, VERY MUCH SO. P.S DO STAY AT THE WONDERFUL, CHARMING SAROVA NELSON HOTEL IN NAIROBI. OUTSTANDING STAFF!
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Email Eddy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice, understanding and great tour guide.
Do yourself fervor and book Safaris with trip advisor Africa safaris!
This was fabulous trip from start to the end. I have to say we were a bit
apprehensive when initially booked with Trip advisor Africa safaris,
because it’s not a big travel company or household name. I have a feeling
that is going to change. Everyone that we dealt with was courteous and
professional. Our guide Jacob was absolutely fantastic. He made sure that we were able to see different animals while on game drive. There was never request that he did not try to full fill and he was
never under any impression that he was out of impatient. He spent the
entire week driving us from Nairobi to Maasia mara, Lake Nauru &Lake
Naivasha.It was beyond our expectation in every way from food,
accommodation &to the entire beauty of Kenya. In deed its a trip advisor as
the name sugest.Thank you again for memorable experience with you,
particularly to Seth Vincent who arranged for us safaris and to the entire
staff.
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Email Ramon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exciting experience to get the best of both Kenia and Tanzania
Our trip was a magnificent experience guided by the wise planification of Seth and his team, always taking care of the needs of our group and in constant comunication with our group leader. Also the drivers, Alan and Goody trying to give answers to our demmands and the helpful assistance of the cooks Calvin and Goody jr. Our trip was beyond our expectations and we were really satisfied with the organization and the final result.
Email Joseph | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
There was good communication with Seth Vincent using WhatsApp to arrange a good driver named Peter to pick me up (for free) from the apartment to the bus in Nairobi. He did the same for me at the end and even met me in person to ask how it went.
I was happy with our bus driver Sami who got to places on time, and made sure we were where the animals were at.
I was happy with the food that we had for free on our travels and at the camp.
The 4 day safari itself was great and going to Lake Nakuru after Masai Mara was a great combination. Also, the price is a bargain really for such a great experience.
Asante sana
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Email Raquel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari was amazing, great guide and cooker!Once in a lifetime.
Everything just worked fine. Our tour operator , Seth, was 24/7 available and reachable. Just suggested directly some things to improve for a clearly communication.
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Email Nikki Zayne | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzanian Safari 5-star
We had an amazing time on our 4 day safari, our driver Max was so informative, helpful, and has an amazing eye for finding all the animals us normal mortals can't see. We went to Tarangire for 1 day, Serengeti for 2 days and Ngorongoro Crater for 1 day, this was the perfect amount of time for us we got to see 4 of the big 5 (missed out on seeing the Rhinos). A helpful tip is that all payments is to be made by cash (in Tanzanian Shillings)
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Email Srishti Rongpipi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Ultimate East Africa Adventure
I am from India. It was going to be my first time ever in a different continent so I just didn't just do my due research, I went overboard with it. I emailed almost a 100 companies and scrolled through websites after websites to get the best estimate of prices, places and packages. So it's fair to say I had a good idea about everything. But when I saw Trip Advisor's price and package, I couldn't believe my eyes. Not only was Seth Vincent the quickest one to respond to my mail, he had the best, most budget friendly package of them all! I noticed companies would automatically hike up their price if there was a mention of visiting two or more countries but Trip Advisor's price was drastically lower compared to any of them. Coupled with that, their's was the only package that offered a fantastic dinner at the luxurious Carnivore restaurant, visit to giraffe center and other activities, and stay at Meridian hotel on the day of arrival ALL FOR FREE. Their package also made sure we maximised our time by visiting as many different places as possible. They also offered a complimentary visit to Olduvai Museum in Tanzania. In short, their package was an all encompassing; wildlife safari, cultural and educational in nature. Thus, we got to experience Kenya and Tanzania in all its trueness.
More than any of that, it was the people involved that made our Africa experience so much more worthwhile. I am an anxious individual pre trip, so I kept bombarding Seth Vincent, the director, with questions after questions everyday and he painstakingly and patiently answered all of them. We had an instant dynamic over the phone, he was reassuring, gave us many useful advices and customised an excellent package for us. He also kept in touch and reassured my father back in India, while I was in Africa with no network.
Reuben our guide in Kenya was amazing. He was so cautious about our well being. He was also a very smart individual; he and I had very interesting geo-political discussions on Africa during our long drives.
Godfrey, our guide in Tanzania, was an absolute sweetheart! He was such a charming person to talk to. With over 15 years of wildlife experience, he knew just about everything! From trees, to animals, birds, mountains, everything! He even carried a small, handy wildlife book that I borrowed from him to read during the trip. Him and the cook made us feel like royalty; keeping our table ready every night, cooking our requests and not letting us move a single muscle.
In short, the team made sure we had the ultimate East Africa Adventure. We saw all the animals, learned about their culture and history and enjoyed their ravenous food! We feel so incredibly grateful and happy to have found this company. They have become our friends and that made our trip so much more special!
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Email Annalisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super
I did 5 days of safari in Kenya, Masai Mara, Lake naivasha e lake Nakuru few days ago. It was the best experience in my life, everything was great. I want also to thank Vincent for understanding and patience towards me after my arrival a bit difficult. I lost the flight from addis for overbooking when i arrived in nairobi my bag was not there. Vincent did everything to make me feel comfortable and to make my safari great according to my needs, from the request to stay in a single room and from the request to arrive at the airport 1 hour earlier than expected. The safari was super thanks to the kenya but expecially thanks to the organization of Vincent and his agency, Trip Advispr Africa Safari.