Nick the team lead on safari
African Skimmer Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2011)
- Member Of:
- Eco Tourism Kenya, Kenya Wildlife Service, Nature Kenya, Kenya Museums Society & Born Free Foundation
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Fiona | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour operator, we did 10 days trip woth African Skimmer and visited multiple parks.
We (group of 3) traveled with the kind Nick from African Skimmer for 10 days. The jeep was clean, good and comfortable. It was a so good organised and big plus, because Nick knows everything about birds. On top of that, thanks to our guide we have learned and seen so much nature and amazing places. The trip to masai mara, nakuru and elementaita was smooth, and Nick was alsways thinking along and making the trip the best experience
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Email Joost | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional tour operator with a lot of knowledge of wild life and open mindset..
In april 2026 we (group of three) went on an 10day safari trip to Masai Mara (4day inside) and lake Nakura (4day) with African Skimmer. Our guide Nick was amazing, he is an expert in spotting wild life. Besides spotting the big wild life, Nick has an expert eye for smaller animals and birds. For us, it was a huge added value that bird watching was also part off the safaris. When a bird is flying in front of the car Nick directly knows what it is. When we were traveling for a place to another place, Nick told us a lot of stuff from cultural facts to nature facts to background differences. Nick has a very chill mindset and the communication is very clear. You notice that Nick has a lot of experience in the field, that gives a really safe feeling. Nick gives estimate time scales that are always right. Thanks Nick, we enjoyed it really much. 100% sure that we would go on another trip with Nick.
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Email Kandi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nick’s passion and knowledge creates a magical experience!
The experience Nick provided was truly amazing. The care and attention he put into ensuring our group had the best possible experience was exceptional. We were given incredible opportunities to observe wildlife up close in their natural habitat, while also having the time to simply sit back and take in the beauty of our surroundings.
Nick's knowledge, professionalism, and dedication made this safari unforgettable. I would highly recommend Nick and his team to anyone looking for an outstanding safari experience. They go above and beyond to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Nick, our amazing guide with exceptional intuition, care and knowledge
Our guide Nick was a big part of our “Safari journey”, caring, trustworthy and so much fun. He found every animal the same day we requested one, wow! We saw amazing sites right at roadside, doesn’t get any better! Thank you Nick for trying to make the rough road travel less painful for me.
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Email Sjoerd Verhoeve | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personal and pleasant contact from start to finish!
Personal and pleasant service from start to finish, with attention paid to every detail. The highlight was the safari, with Roah as our guide. African Skimmer Safaris is an absolute recommendation, and for us, definitely an experience worth repeating. Many thanks to Nick and the team!
Email Susan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!! Nick is very knowledgeable, always scouting for animals, excellent driver.
This was a trip of a lifetime. My husband and I celebrated our 45 th anniversary with Nick and our new friends. We asked to see lions, and Nick found them. Watched the elephants take morning walk in front of Mt Kilamojaro. So incredibly close to all the wild animals in their natural habitats. We would definitely do this trip again!!!
Amazing!
Our tour with Nick was amazing. He was very knowledgeable patient and timely. It was a jeep of six and we all had a fabulous time with Nick for 2 1/2 days going from Nairobi to Sephora Mara Safari camp. Nick also took us to the Safari to the home of the Masai Mara. We had an amazing time and we felt very comfortable with Nick who took care of us like we were his own family.
Email Elizabeth | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
African Skimmer Safaris is a professional tour operator providing amazing custom safaris.
I have booked multiple trips through African Skimmer Safaris over several years. The company always provides knowledgeable guides who are friendly and professional throughout the trip. The guides are always on-time, if not early, and eager to get to know the group. The vehicles are well maintained with cold water always available. During the game drives, guides share an abundance of details about any animal we come across, from the smallest birds to the larger animals. They offer outstanding trips at a reasonable price point, whether it is a day trip from Nairobi or a longer multi-day / multi-park trip.
On my most recent trip, we did a multi-day safari, starting at the Kenya-Tanzania border and visiting Amboseli National Park and Tsavo West National Park. When arranging this trip, African Skimmer Safaris was very flexible in dealing with our dynamic travel plans. I could not have asked for a better company to work with. They effortlessly coordinated our transfer from our hotel in Tanzania to the guide at the border. Our guide was early to our pick up point on Day 1, giving a smooth start to the trip. From there we had a wonderful afternoon game drive in Amboseli, followed by a full day in the park including a picnic lunch with an amazing view. The next day we moved on to Tsavo West for another couple fantastic drives. We arrived back in Nairobi on time with no problems.
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Email Miguel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect tour operator: safe driver, super friendly, great guide with a lot of experience
We are a family of five, two adults and three teenagers. For the first time in our lives we went on a safari trip and we were very happy that we’ve contacted Nick to organize this for us. We visited several parks in Central Kenya first (Ol Pejeta, Buffalo Springs, Mount Kenya). Then we went to the lake district and Maasai Mara. Thereafter we visited Amboseli and Tsavo. To end at Diani beach. All was perfectly organized. Nick is a great guide with a lot of knowledge about the country and all wildlife. He knows the best spots to observe animals. Thanks to him we managed to see the big 5. He is also a safe driver. And most important, he is always happy and friendly and great with kids. Nick, again thanks a lot for this amazing journey through Kenya!!