CATS Africa Tours Team..Connecting you with Nature
CATS Africa Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- ESOK & ASTA Kenya
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $118 to $676 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Martin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional moments with CATS Africa Tours
Went on safari to Kenya organized by CATS Africa and I must say that they gave us the best service and they don't leave anything to chance. The personalized attention given to us from the office to the wild was exceptional. Our expectations were exceeded thought the safari because our driver guide Moses had an eye for spotting animals.
I would recommend CATS Africa to anyone interested in memorable safari
Reply from CATS Africa Tours
Posted on Sep 20, 2016Thank you Martin for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your safari with us and we look forward to hosting you again.
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Email Renkli Rotalar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience with CATS Africa
It was an wonderfull 3 days in Masai mara along with Jack. We have enjoyed the over all trip and many thanks to Jack for showing us the big five. He is a nice, friendly person and have good knowledge over the forest. Also I will mention about Sekanani Camp where we stayed. Camp area designed very well. Accomodation, service and foods are perfect beyond expectations. We finished our program taking dinner Nairobi's best restaurant Carnivore that experince was totaly perfect. Finally, I appreciate Mrs joyce who always supported us through timely communications and advices to make it a successful trip. I will recommend to go ahead with this team to get the smell of Africa.
NL
Email Ingun | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip to lake Nakuru and Masai Mara
A total of 4 days safary with CATS Africa Tours was way more then we expected it to be.
It was especially our driver Duncan who made it all to a lifetime experience.
He is a great driver in an area that was heavily effected by rain, he knows his way around the reserves, he has great knowledge about the animals, knows where to find them and how to approach them. He is a people person always ready to help others when they get in trouble and will make a detour to give his support (with our approval). Our 4x4 van with all the necessary equipment was of great help!
The accommodations were standard and fine for the trip that we made.
PH
Email Altea | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Trip
We had an amazing, unforgettable experience. We settled for the Tembea Kenya safari on CATS Africa website.
The tour was very well organised, We visited 3 parks and saw loads of animals.
At the beginning we were not sure on which program to settle on but based on our budget CATS Africa recommended their program.
All we have is good memories. Thank you CATS Africa!
DK
Email Brian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect experience
We picked Cats for our safaritour with transfers from start to finish and everything went just perfect so can recommend them to all...
Joyce were soo helpfull to answer every question we had (there was a lot) very fast and talked to her many days as she made sure we were happy with the tour....
We got a schedule with dates and times that matched perfectly and she even booked the little plane from Nairobi to Ukunda for us....
We saw the Big five which our excellent and experienced driver Solomon made sure of....
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Email Steve | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Trip from the Best in Service and Guiding - CATS Africa Tours
Prior to booking our safari, I did a lot of research on Safari Bookings. I looked at various options. I looked at the reviews. And from there I submitted my requests for a quote. I wanted to see how quickly the company representatives responded, what information they shared with me and then how they responded to questions I had.
CATS Africa Tours answered all my needs and provided a package that my son and I were looking for. I was impressed from the first correspondence that Joyce, their Operations Manager, sent me. She was timely, personable and provided quality information. Her great customer service continued all the way through the process including a phone call greeting us upon our arrival and calling again as the safari was ending to make sure everything was as expected. And it was wonderful!!!
Contact with the company is very important, but your driver/guide is the critical part. And Duncan was absolutely superb!!! He was prompt, cleaned the van each night, and his knowledge of the parks and animals was great!! Not only was he full of information, but he did a great job in listening to the radio regarding where the “action” was taking place. It seems like everyone’s desire is to see “The Big Five”. We did that and more!!
It was a great trip with lots of pictures and memories. If I were to do this again, I would definitely go back to CATS Africa Tours. We were very satisfied!!
CH
Email Rolf | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience, great support, great driver, great animals in Maasai Mara
Joyce from CATS Africe answered all our question promptly by e-mail before the booking. The payment by wire transfer to the CATS bank account was completed without problems in one day and Joyce confirmed immediately.
As agreed in the contract, Moses, our guide and driver for the next 3 days, picked us on time with a Landcruiser from Karen little paradise, were we've been pampered by a wonderfull staff for the last 3 days. Moses is a very experienced guide and driver, we never felt unsafe during the trip, neither on the 4.5 hrs way to Maasai Mara nor in the Natl Park itself. Moses answered all our questions very professionally and he found all the spots where we could see hyaenas, lions, cheetahs, hypos and even a leopard and of course elephants and so on. At the mara river we finally witnessed the migration of thousends of animals which was a very magnificient nand unique spectacle. All things considered, we really can recommend CATS Africa, everything was perfect, from the booking until the return to the hotel in Nairobi. Thanks again to Joyce and Moses, we always felt to be in good hands.
HU
Email David | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing adventures with CATS Africa
This was an amazing adventure for us. We saw the Big Five and many other animals and places. We visited Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara. Our tour was organized professionally by the CATS Afrika. Everything went as planned. Big thanks for this to Joyce.
During our safari, our guide was Duncan, who is an experienced driver and he loves and knows the nature so much.
We highly recommend the CATS Afrika and Duncan, and we hope we will have a chance to come back sometime.
What we learned for the next time:
We selected the safari van for our tour, and it was the proper vehicle in Amboseli and in Lake Nakuru. In the Masai Mara the roads are extremely bumpy, so a Land Cruiser would be possibly better choice there.
CO
Email MARIO HERNANDEZ | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This safari was absolutly wonderful, easy and well planning
It was very easy and clear to programme the tour and to pay for it from our country. The information that the company brought us was precise. All the plan was fulfilled. The places for lodging were confortable with variety of well done food. It got over our expectations. The driver-tour guide was very solicituos. Because of his knowledge of the places, we could see many animals, including the big five, in only three days. We enjoyed this tour as one of the best in our traveling experience.
SG
Email Jayaraman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
CATS Africa - Prompt, Experienced, Reliable
When I was looking for a Safari Operator, I sent mail to couple of operators. I got a prompt response from CATS Africa (Joyce, Operations manager) with a response.
The response was specific to my trip and addressed clearly the pickup and drop places time and the schedule.
It had the full program details on places that we will visit and what is included or excluded with options for accommodation.
It also stated my hotel from where I will be picked up, The driver name. There was also an image of the van I can expect for my travel - very transparent.
Later I was asked to pay. A proper invoice was provided to me to make payment along with their Bank details. I transferred money to their bank.
I also spoke to Joyce. Joyce confirmed the receipt of money promptly.
On the day of our trip Patrick ( our very experienced guide) greeted us(Me and my son) on time.
He briefed us and offered water bottle. We had a good travel to our Hotel in Masai Mara ( Mara Sopa Lodge).
On the way we visited the Great the Great Rift Valley floor. A sight not to be missed.
Patrick shared his experiences and we had a good long conversations on various aspects of Kenya.
He was a very kind, nice, friendly and knowledgeable person.
After checking into Mara Sopa lodge, we went for our first days short Game Drive .
It was a great experience seeing the Lions, Elephants, Cheetah, Antelopes, Wildebeest, Impala, Buffalo, etc on the first day itself.
Due to his experience, Patrick was constantly communicating with his "network of people" to know to find the animals.
This is the key to the trip. On top of getting a good operator, you should be lucky to get experienced and efficient guides.
After this first days's trip we returned back to rest in Mara Sopa lodge.
I will strongly recommend Mara Sopa for families and others due to Safely, excellent food ( including Vegetarian food), hospitality.
On Day 2 we promptly started at 6:30 to do a full day drive. Patrick was constantly checking with his network to take to us key points where animals can be found.
We saw - Elephants ( a lot), lions( plenty), Hippos (in Mara River), Hyenas, Banded Mongoose, zebras , Warthog , Giraffe
Saw the beautiful mara river and the points where animals migrate. we had lunch in the middle of the forest. First time and one time experience of life.
Thanks the Sopa Lodges who packed neatly our food and passed to Patrick.
After the trip we returned to Sopa Lodges to rest for the day and had an excellent dinner.
On Day 3 we visited the Tribal village to get to know their culture and customs:- Tribal welcome dance, their houses ( with no lights), houses with shelter for animal babies, sheds for Sheep, cows,
How the fire is made even today with sticks,
After this Patrick dropped us back to hotel. Patrick was an unexpected pleasant surprise to us. Well experienced, very friendly, always jovial and most importantly had the network and connections to know where to find animals.
In short, i will strongly recommend CATS Africa for any trip in and around Nairobi. If you are lucky get Patrick to guide you. I hope CATS Africa have more experienced and good Guides like Patrick.