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Africa Starpal Safaris
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- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Diana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Traveling to a country you don't know can be very stressful, especially if you are going to do a new activity like a safari. After looking at many options and reviews online, we didn't know which one to choose, but a friend recommended we contact Paul's company in Kenya to see if they had tours in Tanzania as well. Communication was fluid through WhatsApp which helped a lot in planning our stay in Tanzania. They were flexible with our itinerary and we managed to organize a good agenda for 6 days in Tanzania on a private tour for two people, of which five days were on safari (including a visit to a Maasai community), and one visiting the waterfalls and a tour to a coffee plantation. Edwin, our guide was wonderful and made this experience an unforgettable memory. For us this trip was what it was thanks to him. He went out of his way to take us to find the big five. Furthermore, his knowledge helped us learn more about that beautiful country, its culture, and its people; He was also patient and flexible.
The only thing that was a little disappointing was the visit to the Maasai community because unfortunately it is organized as a show for tourists. But it was still nice to learn a little more about them.
In conclusion, if you are looking for a tailor-made and flexible trip, this is the right company. And I hope you are lucky enough to have Edwin as your guide.
FR
Email Come | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
Despite the rain, our guide Glen was very helpful and professional to guide us within the park and still see a lot of animals!
They were also helpful to book a bus ticket for us and drop us directly there
AE
Email Claire | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous, super patient and very detailed
Myself and my two boys aged 9&14 did 3 night Mara and 2 night Lake Nakuru safari. The organisation with Paul was seamless. Excellent value for money. And more than happy to recommend to anyone for the future.
CH
Email Jan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya safari: Unforgettable landscapes, thrilling wildlife.
Embarking on our Kenya safari was a seamless experience thanks to exceptional communications, ensuring every detail was clear. The service was top-notch, with knowledgeable guides enhancing our adventure. In terms of value for money, this tour exceeded expectations, offering an incredible experience at a reasonable price point. Reliability was paramount, and the organization delivered flawlessly, making us feel secure throughout. The tour itself was a marvel, from encountering majestic wildlife to immersing in stunning landscapes. Glen, our cherished driver, added an extra layer of magic to our journey, skillfully navigating while sharing his passion and knowledge, making every moment unforgettable. His presence turned a great adventure into an extraordinary experience filled with warmth and joy.
CA
Email Remy & Lydia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable
Great tour operator. Great customer service. Good and prompt communications with the operations manager Paul who was able to answer all of our questions and concerns directly. The driver Ken was and is exceptional, also very knowledgeable and was able to give us wonderful insight on Lake Nakuru National Park where we went and we were able to catch wonderful sightings of wild animals. We strongly recommend Africa Starpal Safaris. We will be using them again for our next adventure.
PL
Email Barbara | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great adventure
We had the whole van at our disposal and this was a very good option as it ensured maximum comfort and enjoyment of the safari. Our driver was courteous and helpful and made sure we saw as many animals as possible. We asked him a lot of questions about the wildlife and animals, it would have been good if he had told us as many interesting facts as possible himself. I would highly recommend the safari trip.
FR
Email Ludovic | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect trip
Thanks to Africa Starpal for this great 4-day trip between Nairobi, Amboseli and the 2 Tsavo parks.
Morris our guide was perfect with us and showed us to see a lot of animals in the middle of great landscapes.
FR
Email Floriane & Nordine | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful 2 weeks safari around Kenya’s national reserves
I can only recommend at 100% to travel with Africa Starpal, our 2 weeks trip was really well handled from A to Z.
First of all, the trip preparation was very easy with Paul. He managed to respect all our requests according to the itinerary we wished to have, while staying in our tight budget. Hence, we’ve been able to tour the main reserves of Kenya in our 2 weeks travel (Tsavo West, Amboseli, Samburu and Masaï Mara) as well as some smallest reserves on the way (Lake Navaisha, Hell’s Gate, Ol’ Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru). We had a lot of emails exchange while preparing everything, and Paul was always replying very quickly at our requests, that’s why there was no hesitation and we signed with Starpal.
Then, once we got in Nairobi, we met Morris, our guide, who really took great care of us during the following 2 weeks of private safari. He made us discover a great number of species, that was really awesome. Therefore we easily enjoyed our vacations knowing that Morris was taking care of the entire program. He is an amazing driver despite the fact that we chose to take a 4x4 minivan, as a jeep was outside of our budget (but to be honest, it was really enough for most of our trip, it would only have been better in Masaï Mara to have a jeep I think as the roads are really bad there). The agreed program was respected during the entire trip, we had no issue of any kind, and no bad surprise.
About the accommodations, we fully trusted Starpal and just asked for mid-range budget accommodations. All their choices was great, sometimes inside the reserve and sometimes outside, so it would match our budget, but always very nice and different. Same for the food, the meals at the lodges were always good. We were a bit worried before our trip because one of us is a vegetarian, but it was never an issue, we’ve eaten very good Kenyan and international dishes, there was always a veggie choice on the menu. Special mention for Mwanzo lodge and Lion Cave’s Camp that we truly loved.
Thank you very much Paul and Morris, all was perfect ! You made our vacations memorable !
BE
Email Cat | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy tour operator, all was organised as agreed, we had a great safari.
Well organized, no unpleasant surprises, all went down according to the agreements. Paul Muthui is a prompt communicator and he provided a detailed planning tuned to our requirements.
SK
Email David | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great tour I loved so much
Communication with Paul was easy and hasslefree. We really liked arrangement and care we were taken. Paul personally pivked us up early morning in Nairobi hotel and driver/guide Novel safely drove us all the way through Tsavo West and East to Diani beach. Excellent accomodation was provided with great food. We can fully recommend this tour.