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Across The Wild Tours & Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Member Of:
- ASTA, KATO, AMREF, Eco Tourism & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Jean Eric | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
WHAT A WONDERFUL TRIP! WHAT AN EXITING EXPERIENCE!
My wife and I recently in November/ December 2019 took a 19 day trip to Kenya and Tanzania, arranged with Across the Wild Tours and Safaris in Kenya. We managed our safari with Fina, the Tour Manager, who was very supportive and always accommodative to our trip adjustments which was amended too many times but she was always flexible to that and kudos to her she was never tire to give directions and try to do the amendments for us.
Everything went superbly. We were met by Fina on our Landing to JKIA- in Nairobi and driver/ guide Kevin who eventually became our best surprise during the tour in Kenya and Eventually Ikamba who took us on the Tanzania tour.
We flew into Nairobi late at night, actually at 1 am,and Fina was there waiting for our arrival and spent the night at Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Nairobi. The following morning we then were driven and guided to three permanent tented camps in private conservancies: Sanctuary Olonana Camp, The Cliff Luxury Camp in Nakuru, and Porini Amboselli Camp. The tented camps were wonderful. The Masai warriors who direct, serve, guard and guided us at the camps took good care of us. Their warmth, knowledge of English, and caring attitude made us feel welcomed and very comfortable in our stays. We saw animals and their lives up close and personal. My wife took literally thousands of photos. We crossed into Tanzania at Namanga, and were met by Ikamba who was our next driver/guide. For our whole time in Tanzania, to whom we were in the capable, knowledgeable, friendly, and funny hands of a well-known guide.
He drove us all over Tanzania, visiting Lake Manyara, NgoroNgoro Conservation Area, the Serengeti, and the drive down into the crater itself, then Tarangire National Park. What a wonderful trip. There were too many highlights to tell about, with Across The Wild tours and Safaris, we were always secure and always learning something new and always kept in touch with us it was good experience.
It was a really great experience we had and I would definitely recommend this tour operator for anyone who intends to have a trip of a lifetime their services are up notch and I can’t recommend less, you guys are doing a great job.
Once again thank you Fina for always being flexible with our demands and lots of questions.
LR
Email Steve | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A FAMILY DREAM SAFARI IN KENYA
Last year, I went on an 8-day safari in Kenya with my wife and 3 kids, who weree visiting the country for the first time. After identifying three Kenya-based tour operators on the Internet and corresponding with them, we chose Across the wild tours and Safaris. Our itinerary was: Maasai Mara the Aberdares (Treetops)-Lake Nakuru.
The company tour operations manager Fina, was very helpful in answering all our questions and, unlike the other operators that we contacted, she was most willing to organize the trip in accordance with our wishes. A few days to our safari, we met Fina who personally came to meet us on our arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International airport Nairobi, she was happy to meet us and we had a little chat before and we felt at home with her presence with us.
She was indeed very welcoming and professional, which reassured us even more! Our accommodation – a mix of lodges, hotels and tents – was very good: the rooms were spacious and clean, the food was fresh and delicious, and staff made us feels very much at home.
The tour guide/driver, Amos, with whom we naturally spent most of the time, was always punctual, professional and helpful. As a good storyteller, he shared his deep knowledge of the wildlife, geography and people of the areas that we visited, and answered our many questions patiently. We saw the "big five" and many other creatures’ great and small and in the parks, he did not always follow the well-trodden path, so we often spotted an animal or situation that everyone was hoping for.
Amos would then radio the information to his fellow tour guides/drivers to share it with the other tourists. We are thankful to Across the wild tours and Safaris for enabling us to experience a most amazing safari! For my wife and kids, it was a life-changing introduction to the wild: from being extremely scared as we walked to our cottage from our lodge's dining area on our first evening in Samburu, to struggling to get back to his routine several weeks after the safari – because of all the wonderful memories!
We were also pleased that the choice of vehicle we took a land cruiser 4 X4 was in perfect condition and well maintained, this are some little things that built our confidence with the choice of the tour operator we selected that is Across the wild tours and Safaris and we wish them well for sure and once again we say thank you.
We are pleased to recommend this company to anyone wanting to go on a meaningful safari in Kenya.
Stephen.
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Email Paul Colbert | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A 14 day safari which far exceeded our expectations for quality of accommodation and game viewing.
When booking the safari, Fina from Across the Wild was very quick to respond to all our queries and did an excellent job tailoring the itinerary to meet our requirements and our budget. We had the same guide, Kevin, throughout the trip, who was professional, informative and great fun.
The accommodation in all four parks we visited was fantastic quality. Many were next to waterholes or the river to attract animals which we enjoyed watching during the time we were not out on game drives. The staff at all locations gave us a warm Kenyan welcome.
We have been on safaris before but the quality of the game viewing on this trip far exceeded our expectations. We had multiple sightings of all three big cats, elephants and an abundance of other animals. An absolutely magical trip, the memories of which will stay with us for ever.
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Email Steve and Jill Hart | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic once in a lifetime experience. Across the Wild staff were very helpful and responsive.
The safari tour was incredible, we never imagined we would see so much. Fina from Across the Wild was always available if needed. What made an incredible holiday all the better was our safari guide, Kevin. Such an experienced guide with a cracking sense of humor. Once he felt comfortable with our group of four he just added to the laughter. All the lodges/tents we stayed in were exceptional, each for their own reasons. Tsavo West’s watering hole to Maasai Mara hearing hippos in the night, all recommend by Fina. Everything went to plan from picking up from the airport to dropping back off for our journey home. We even requested an extra driver for 2 days at the end of the holiday which was no problem at all. Could not recommend this company more, would certainly travel with them again.
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Email George | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing and Unforgettable 7 Day Safari at Masai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater
My girlfriend and I went on a 7 day safari at Masa Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater with Across The Wild Tours & Safaris and had such an amazing and unforgettable experience (and got free safari hats).
It all started with the booking of the safari. Fina was absolutely amazing. She was so accommodating and easy to work with throughout the entire booking process. She paid attention to every detail of the booking and responded quickly to any of my questions. It was a pleasure working with her during the booking process. She was top notch.
The accommodations at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge, Kati Kati Tented Camp, and Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, which included breakfast and dinner buffets and packed lunches were great. My favorite was the Kati Kati Tented Camp. It was such an awesome experience camping in the Serengeti. The food was terrific and the staff were absolutely amazing.
For the Masai Mara part of the safari, our guide was Kevin and for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater part of the safari, our guide was Ekemba. Both of them were awesome. They both were very knowledgeable about the wildlife and went out of there way to make us feel comfortable and to accommodate all our needs. They always made sure that we got the perfect angle for all of our photos. They both had a great sense of humor and were fun to be around. We saw the Big 5 in addition to cheetahs during our safari. We saw over 50 lions and over 10 cheetahs, most of which were very close to us.
Kevin was very patient throughout the safari and his motto was "be patient." He even waited in one spot for us for 3 hours so we could see up close an old male lion, which finally came out of the bushes to get some water. My nickname for Kevin was "patience". We even saw up close the "Fantastic 5" with Kevin, which were 5 cheetahs that were brothers.
Ekemba was so great at spotting the wildlife and knew where to locate all of the wildlife in the park. It was like he had a sixth sense in locating the wildlife. My nickname for Ekemba was "eagle eye." We saw up close with Ekemba a pride of over 10 male, female, and baby lions just lying around. We also saw up close with Ekemba 5 lions that were brothers.
Kevin and Ekemba did a superb job in making this safari a truly memorable experience. They both are top notch guides.
I would 100% recommend Across the Wild Tours & Safaris and make sure to ask for Kevin and Ekemba, you will not be disappointed. Thank you Fina, Kevin, and Ekemba.
SA
Email Philip and Lota | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great company to travel with, very helpful and knowledgeable
Fina and her team set up a clear and excellent itinerary where we had chance to see every wild animal, stay in some great accommodation and experience a hot air balloon ride. We would highly recommend Across the Wild. They were quick to respond, very efficient and friendly.
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Email Jay | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful Experience; Very Professional; Outstanding Company
We did a seven day / six night safari organized by Across the Wild. From the very first communication, Fina was wonderful to work with. She was attentive, responsive, and charming, working with us to customize our trip. As this was not our first safari, we made specific requests, each of which was addressed. Our guide, Steve, was superb! We were able to accomplish safari experiences that we had not previously had, primarily due the experience and patience of our guide. Everything during the safari was well-coordinated. We would work with Across the Wild again and will recommend them to others without any hesitation!
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Email Ekkaphon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tour Operator is very helpful and respond on time and professionally. We had great great fun.
The staffs work professionally. Our tour guides are super nice. The safari was one of the best travel experience we have.
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Email Sutatip | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best safari experience with the experts!
Fina from Across the Wild was very responsive and willing to customize all the program to make us happy. We contacted 5-6 agencies and chose Across the Wild because they were the most responsive to all our inquiries and tried to contact us via emails, WhatsApp, and calls to ensure we satisfy with the program. After hundreds of correspondence, we were very happy with the 12-days Kenya & Tanzania + Zanzibar experience we had. All the accommodation were luxury type as agreed in the program. The food was exceptional. Our driver/guide in Kenya was Patrick and the one in Tanzania was Lawrence. Both were very knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend both of them. The safari experience with them were unforgettable. They drove us to all Big Five and many others! and made sure we could get nice photo shots. We learnt a lot about the animal life, Masai culture, Kenya & Tanzania life. Highly recommend Across the Wild Tours to anyone who want to have an experience of a life time.
Email VEERAKAN | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect for our first time!
We had a excellent experience. Miss Fina , the organizer was response us quick and helps us in very little things. Our driver Joseph,was kind, knowledgable and very friendly. The safari experience with him was unforgettable. He drove us to all Big Five and many others!
I’ll definitely call Across the Wind Tours and Safaris again next time!