Great team work, end result is great success
African Sunset Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Justyna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful safari trip to Kenya with a great guide Paul
African Sunset Safaris organized for us a private 5-day safari trip to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park, and I recommend it to everyone who is looking for a great safari experience: not overpriced but still very comfortable and flexible in terms of the organization.
The only problem worth mentioning is that the Sarova Mara camp which was included in the offer was not available during our visit, but we were informed about it only after paying 50% value of the whole trip. The tour operator proposed an alternative camp which did not meet our expectations (lower standard than Sarova Mara). Eventually, after a bit of research on my side and several e-mails exchanged with the manager, we managed to find an available camp, satisfying in terms of the standard. So a bit of advice: make sure that your chosen accommodation is available before transferring the money.
Otherwise, everything was excellent. The pickup was on time, the car super comfortable (really appreciated during a long ride on bumpy roads), equipped with binoculars and several books on African wildlife. The route plan, the meals and accommodation was as agreed, they even managed to comply with my dietary restrictions.
And special thanks to our great driver/guide: Paul Ngugi! He is experienced and knowledgeable and at the same time very flexible: he ensured that we saw the Big 5, flamingos, crocodiles and whatever else we asked for. I think we were lucky to have him as a guide during the trip and it was a pleasure to travel with him.
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Email Flora Rajadurai | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They were most accommodating to meet my private tour needs adding surprises and a good tour guide.
Out of all the Tour Operators on SafariBookings.com, African Sunset Safaris was the most responsive, making the extra effort to communicate and ensure that they could do private tours to both Kenya and Tanzania.
And after that there were 100 over emails, at planning stage and later we kept touch through whatsapp. They were responsive and able to provide well needed advice at planning stage as to which National Parks were worth visiting for the unique experience. Prior departure advice on inoculation, currency and trip costs gave me the confidence that they knew their business.
On the word go it was obvious that they cared, from picking us up at the airport to courtesy vehicles and responding to requests immediately, they far exceeded expectations and made us feel totally at home.
Our Tour Guide/Driver in Kenya had 19 years experience and was knowledgeable of all the 7 National Parks we visited and more importantly how to locate the elusive cats. He even went out of the way to include other locations if he thought it would interest us.
He showed his true nature, when I came down with food poisoning, taking me to the hospital and staying with me there and even missing his meal.
We had a very interesting trip, having lunch surrounded by wildebeest, under Acacia trees and taking breathtaking shots.
It was no different in the Serengeti, we changed Tour Guide/Driver who was so clued on because he had a two way radio and shared information on the game with other operators. It was so exciting. My bucket list ticked.
I would rate them 10 out of 10.
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Email B. H. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience!
Easy to communicate, all expectations fullfilled. Was a Really Nice Tourguide !!!
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Email T chong | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Amazing 13Days Tour
Everything is well. Everyone is happy.
About Reservation
We contact with Mr. Haron one years ago. Him seriously was responsible for our trip and give us good price.
About Our Schedule
We have a reasonable schedule and thanks for Haron.
D1（Sep. 23）：Arrive in Nairobi in the morning，06:05 Nairobi - Masai Mara
D2（Sep. 24）：Masai Mara
D3（Sep. 25）：Masai Mara
D4（Sep. 26）：Masai Mara
D5（Sep. 27）：Masai Mara-SERENGETI（lobo）
D6（Sep. 28）: SERENGETI（lobo）
D7（Sep. 29）: SERENGETI（Seronera）
D8（Sep. 30）: SERENGETI（Seronera）
D9（Oct. 1）: SERENGETI-NGORONGORO
D10（Oct. 2）: NGORONGORO-ARUSHA
D11（Oct. 3）: ARUSHA -AMBOSELI
D12（Oct. 4）: AMBOSELI
D13（Oct. 5）: AMBOSELI- Nairobi
About Vehicle、Camp
We have arranged 7 camps/hotels. They are so Fantasy.The Sarova and SERENA LODGE are the best .
We also have 4*4 Land Cruiser.
About Our Drivers and Guiders
We got 3 drivers and guiders. Paul、Gindion and Julius are profession and circumspection and humours. We are so miss them.
Just saying this it is a amazing journy time .
Please choose Africa Sunset Safari please choose Mr. Haron.
Email Ed F | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari trip, good guides and very enjoyable
Haron was very communicative via email for the booking and organising of the tour. We visited 4 parks across Kenya and Tanzania, both Paul in Kenya and Peter in Tanzania were great guides, friendly, professional and very knowledgeable - saw lots of wildlife including lions, leopards and cheetahs, and learnt a lot in the process. Had a really great time.
Slight hiccups:
1) a misunderstanding by one of the lodges, but I would like to underline that Haron sorted it out IMMEDIATELY and it was NOT the fault of African Sunset Safaris, the lodge had made a mistake (I mention this despite it having zero negative effect on our trip as it shows how responsive and quick to fix things the team at African Sunset Safaris are);
2) slight disappointment the early morning game drive on the last day in the itinery turned out to be a mistake, but we had seen so much by then that actually not getting up at the crack of dawn on the last day wasn't a big issue!
All the lodges/tented camps (mix of mid-range and a couple of luxury) were amazing, beautiful rooms, attentive staff and delicious food.
Would definitely recommend African Sunset Safaris (and already have done to a friend).
I am going to copy this review to FB and tripadvisor, as some travellers use those forums to double check reputability etc, and I would't want others to be put off by a lack of reviews on either of those - great company, great people, great trip.
Thank you very much for everything!
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Email Tiago Nunes | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
1st Safari. Best experience ever.
Everything was very clear. I had to transfer 50% of the safari value to Haron and the rest I paid to the driver. The driver picked us at the hotel in Nairobi and drived us to Amboseli. The accomodation that we choosed (Kibo) was amazing. Couldn't ask for better 1st Safari. I hope to come back to Kenya or Tanzania and if so, I will contact Haron again to request his services. Thank you very much!! Tiago and Andre, November 2018
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Email France and Rosario | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience in Kenya and Tanzania
We had a great time in Africa (12 days in Kenya and Tanzania).
Our first tour guide, Ben, said that he was there "to make it count". He and the two other guides certainly made it count.
The general organization of the tour was OK, the guides were present on time on every appointment, great accomodations, good food. All this for a reasonable price.
There were one or two problems but they were quickly forgotten thanks to the beauty of the landscapes and the animals. And that's the most important, we did not think to see so many animals so close and that's a fantastic experience.
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Email Martin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lovely People, Professional guides, Overall Great experience!
Communication with Haron was on point and very quick. All wishes agreed upon before booking have been fulfilled or exceeded during The safari!
Both guides (Paul in Kenia / Peter in Tansania) were so friendly and made sure we had a good time and all the animal sightings (Big Five!) we dreamed of.
It was the perfect safari and all around a once in a lifetime experience.
Thanks a lot @AfricanSunsetSafaris!
Email Marco Di Addezio | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very friendly and experienced guide! we always felt in good hands
With our guide Haron we managed to see the Big 5 in the first two days at masai Mara! We got really good spots for our photos and truly enjoy the game driving. He also had an ipad handy with all the pictures and key infor of each animal we were seing. If you want to be in the company of a mature, friendly and experienced guide you should definitely consider him!
Email caroline | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great overnight trip to Nakuru
We had a great overnight trip from Nairobi to Nakuru thanks to African Sunset Safaris. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of insights along the way up to Nakuru. The drive itself is quite long but the car is comfortable enough (and we even had a car seat for our two year old!).
Nakuru is a great place to see the flamingoes and also the rhinos - we were very privileged to see both of them from very close - as well as a surprise sighting of a leopard! There’s also lots of other wildlife. Staying in the park also meant that we were very close to the action. :)
Big thanks again to the whole team for making this happen!