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African Sunset Safaris
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- 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 Michael | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
11-Night Safari Through Kenya and Tanzania - The Dream Trip!
My wife and I traveled to Africa in September, 2020 and was hands down our favorite trip to date. We worked with Dexter in planning the trip and they were very accommodating to the changes we wanted to make. It was definitely a customizable safari as we made changes a few weeks before due to the COVID travel restrictions. Thanks for all the help, Dexter! When flying into Kenya, we had to have our negative COVID test, our e-visa, and we had to submit an application through a website link at the airport to get a QR code for the health authorities in Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, we met Haron, our Kenyan guide, and from there traveled to our first stop, Amboseli. If you stay at Ol Tukai Lodge, be cautious of the baboons and monkeys. They roam the grounds and will try to take your things if you have anything hanging out of bags or anything shiny. We had a run in with a baboons that was scary in the moment, but laughable later. Just a word of precaution :) The lodge was amazing other than that run-in. That was the only incident the entire trip. Just run at the baboon or throw a rock if they start to approach you.
The accommodations that African Sunset Safaris selected for us were very nice. Great, clean, comfortable rooms, food selections were good (safe for American stomachs), and professional staff. Would highly recommend all of the lodges we stayed at. Wearing face masks was required at some of the lodges while walking around the lobby's and into dining areas, so they were taking the necessary precautions to keep guests safe. We were not required to wear a mask in the Land Cruise while on game drives or when traveling which was comfortable.
The safari game drives were incredible! Water was provided to us in our game vehicle over the duration of our trip. Haron was very knowledgeable of the animals in the parks, and we always felt safe in the vehicle and enjoyed learning about Haron and his country. The Mara region was our favorite. We did the Hot Air Balloon ride over the Mara at Sunrise and it was amazing. One of the best memories we've had on a trip. We did a boat ride at Lake Naivasha and saw the Hippos and a really cool eagle fly-by demonstration. In Nakuru, definitely do the additional game drive to see the Rhinos. This was the only park on our trip that had Rhinos. We saw a total of 7 and a baby. We also got to see the great migration crossing at the BBC crossing point in the Mara Triangle, so Cool!! Thousands of Wildebeest and Zebra crossing the River Mara.
After the Mara, we transitioned into Tanzania, where we meet our Tanzanian guide, Gideon. At the border we had to show negative COVID tests (didn't seem to care about the date), yellow fever cards (We didn't have them so we purchased them there - $30 each), and our Tanzanian e-Visa). After the boarder, Gideon was with us through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and to the aipoirt drop-off in Mt. Kili. Gideon's knowledge of the animals, and especially birds, was super cool to hear about. He got us in front of some really cool animal experiences with Leopard, Lion, and elephants - up close! I mean almost touching the Land Cruiser close! We loved this trip and are so grateful to Haron and Gideon for guiding us through the parks and all of their help and planning for the trip! We have told all of our family and friends that this is a must do trip and they need to book with African Sunset Safaris! I will post this review to trip advisor and have pictures as well.
Below I'll list the animals we saw and the lodges we stayed in:
Lodges (recommend them all!): Ol Tukai Lodge (Amboseli), Sawela Serena Lodge (Lake Naivasha), Lake Elementaita Tented Camp (Nakuru), Zebra Plains Tented Camp (Mara), Mara Serena Lodge (Mara Triangle), Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge (Serengeti), Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Ngorongoro Crater), Sangaiwe Tented Lodge (Tarangire)
Animals Seen: Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Cheetah, Rhino, Hippo, Crocodile, Wildebeest, Zebra, Antelope, Hyena, Jackal, Many Birds, Cape Buffalo, Monkeys, Baboons, Eland, Giraffe, and probably others I can't remember! So many animals over the course of our game drives.
Email Sharon Delphine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mindblowing experience of exploring wildlife and nature in Kenya staying at the perfect locations
We went to Masai Mara and Nakuru for 3 days and 2 nights. Perfect and professional service from the tour operator including customizing the package to suit our schedule and finding the most ideal places to stay. Their expertise and in-depth game drive knowledge is very impressive. The 3 days of travel was nothing but full of great memories forever to cherish. Thank you for the amazing experience. Looking forward to return to Kenya to explore more places.
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Email Marie Underwood | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Guide !
Thank you Haron for going above and beyond for my group! Rest assured he is the real deal.
He drove my customers to the Masa Mara village .
Organized outings
Did an emergency pickup for us.
I will ALWAYS use Haron when I travel to Nairobi .
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Email Ernesto González | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Job, he knows very well
Our trip was fantastic, my girlfriend and I took a 10 days safari tour that include Kenya and Uganda.
I began the communucation with Haron (the owner of african Sunset safaris) since july for planning all the places that we want to visit.
We have a vehicle for us and the trip guides (Haron and Charles). They have a good sense to found animals in the safari places and they told us about this characteristics.
The communication was very good, we was curious about kenyan and africancan culture, in highways time we make a lot of question that they kindly ask.
The service was excellent, in game drives we have enough time stop to see animals and take photos.
The trip was all included: hotels, meals, transport, fligth Nairobi to kampala.
We was lucky to see rinos, one cheeta, one leopard and many lions. In uganda we was very close to a gorillas family.
Really was a incredible experience
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Email Claire Robin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best experience to see the mountain gorillas
We had an absolutely fantastic 7 day tour of Uganda travelling with Haron from African sunset Safaris. This trip had been planned for two years and had to be postponed in 2020. Haron was very responsive and accommodating throughout in making sure that my permits and reservations and accommodations were taken care of and rearranged.
Haron is knowledgeable and extremely professional in all aspects. He knows his way around all the parks and is familiar with many of the park rangers and staff in order to make sure you have the best experience. He enjoys taking photos as much as we do and he made sure we got the best photo opportunities whether we were in the truck or on my chimpanzee and gorilla tracking - he made sure the other guides were also taking care of me.
Haron provided great company and lots of interesting facts as we drove through the country. We saw different chimpanzees in different groups and mountain gorillas
Highly recommend Haron and African sunset safaris... thank you thank you.
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Email Justin Lotak | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our tour operator was kind and enjoyable to be with
We had a great trip with African Sunset Safaris, and our guide Haron took care of our trip to ensure everything went smoothly (which was a difficult task with COVID changing so many rules so frequently). We saw more wildlife than we imagined we would - throughout Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Kilimanjaro. Overall it will be a trip we remember for the rest of our lives. Thank you Haron and African Sunset Safaris!
Email SALLY | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
UNFORGETTABLE WILDLIFE ADVENTURE
I recently embarked on a thrilling safari adventure to Kenya and Tanzania by African Sunset Safaris and it exceeded all my expectations.
From the very beginning, the level of professionalism and attention displayed by the team was commendable. They ensured that all necessary preparations were made, including airport transfers and clear communication regarding the itinerary.
Throughout the safari, the tour guides (Haron in Kenya and Jeff in Tanzania) in the organisation were incredible. Their deep knowledge of the local wildlife, ecosystem, and culture truly added value to the experience. Not only were they enthusiastic and friendly, but they also had a keen eye for spotting animals, making each game drive an exciting adventure.
The variety of activities offered during the safari was impressive. From the game drives in Masai Mara and Serengeti National Parks to the cultural interactions with local tribes, every day brought a new and enriching experience. I particularly enjoyed the early morning hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara which provided a unique perspective of the vast savannah.
I wholeheartedly recommend AFRICAN SUNSET SAFARIS for anyone planning a safari adventure in Kenya and Tanzania. Their exceptional guides, well-crafted itineraries, luxurious accommodations, and outstanding service make them a reliable choice for an unforgettable journey into the wilderness. I am grateful for the memories created and would not hesitate to book with them again in the future.
Asante Sana African Sunset Safaris.
Email Fiona | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nairobi National Park Safari
I recently enlisted the services of African Sunset Safaris to do a safari of the Nairobi National Park with two colleagues during a recent business trip to Kenya.
Haroon, our driver was an excellent tour guide. He arrived promptly at our hotel and got us to the National Park with ample time. He arranged our tickets and entrance to the park - it was a very hassle free experience. His knowledge of Nairobi National Park and the animals within it was extensive and he knew exactly where to go to have the biggest chance of seeing a variety of animals. We saw 8 lions, 3 rhinos (including a baby!), 2 hippos and a multitude of zebra, giraffes, buffalo, ostriches...the list goes on!
Although we had only arranged to go the National Park, Haroon kindly offered to take us to nearby Mamba Village where we saw a number of crocodiles (including getting to hold a 5-year old crocodile!), tortoises and ostriches.
Overall it was a fantastic day out and I cannot thank Haroon and African Sunset Safaris enough! Highly recommended!
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Email Alicia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Experience
My friend and I booked a last minute trip (and unfortunately short) to Masai Mara and had the pleasure of being paired with Haron. He was very responsive to our requests, diligent in checking on us and our needs, and made sure that we had an awesome experience the entire time. We only had 2 days to see the park but we saw so many animals and got great pictures. Haron was always listening to the other guides, the radios, and our requests and went out of his way to try to find the animals we wanted to see. On our last day, we really wanted to see elephants but they just didn't seem to be out and about anywhere. Haron asked and asked but none of the other guides had seen any either. Just as we were on our way to leave the park, I spotted some off in the distance and Haron made a beeline for them. I don't know who was more excited to find them- my friend and me or Haron! We had a magical experience of us sitting quietly in the bus while about 10 elephants walked around us and grazed. Amazing. I would highly recommend Haron and African Sunset Safaris.
Email Vijay Khanna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome. Mr Haron our nodal point is extremly helpful. Great job.
Excellent. Wow. Thats all i can say. As I saild Mr Haron was very helpful n informative. He paid us so many rounds to make us comfortable with the programme.