Go East Africa Safari
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2000)
- Member Of:
- Kenya Wildlife Service & Ministry Of Tourism
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $140 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email S M Shahinur Rahman | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
SUPERB! OUTSTANDING!!
Warm-hearted!
The thing that struck me most about the safari experience with Go East Africa Safari (GEAS) is the personal touch of everyone. The staff (Dear Martha), the Guide cum Driver (the great Patrick), and the travel group, everyone was warm-hearted and welcoming. I didn't feel for a second that this is a business for them. Martha even accepted one of my personal requests. I bought a spare battery for my camera online and couriered it to her, she received it on my behalf and handed it over to me just in time!
Legendary Guide!
This is my third visit to Kenya and my second to Masai Mara. My earlier experiences are also good but this time it was great! The driver cum guide we had is a true legend. He knew exactly where to go and when to go for the best possible game drive experience. What amazed me is his idea for photography! He used to place his bus in a way that gave us the best possible views. He even understood the lights and their relation with the backgrounds. Most importantly, he is well known amongst locals. He is a very helpful and resourceful person. Dear Patrick, you are a true legend.
Value for Money
Like many, I was searching for a budget-friendly tour. And I knocked on 4/5 probable safari companies. Trust me, Martha offered me the lowest possible fare for a tour of 6 days. The experience I had, can't be weighed in bills! This is the best possible value-for-money safari experience anyone can have.
Good Luck
I wish, Patrick and the GEAS live long and keep up the good deeds. Anyone reading this review, I can assure you, if you book with GEAS, I can assure you will thank me later.
BE
Email Vanessa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are available for all your needs.
I did a 8 days shared Safari. Awesome experience and met amazing people along the way.
The operator is recommended as they can tailor a safari to your need
EG
Email Irina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I would recommend this company to anyone
The tour itself was good to very good.
We had a very good experienced driver, he always gave tips for our safety.
100USD per day and person and all inclusive is not too much.
The service was not worse than expected.
You have to add about 15USD on average for some events.
We were very satisfied. It is recommended.
Email Dan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing tour of Kenya
I booked a budget 8 day tour of maasai mara, nakuru, naivasha and amboseli with my wife and 11 year old son. Go East Africa were amazing! Martha was incredibly helpful and was able to help us overcome several issues travelling to Kenya. Our guide, Jackson was a superstar and so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The whole experience was wonderful and I cannot recommend this company enough. We saw amazing sights including a cheetah making a kill, 4 male lions on a carcass, a cheetah with 4 cubs, numerous white rhinos and everything else you would hope to see and more. All at a fraction of the cost of a package holiday. If you're planning a safari dont book anything until you have talked to Martha at Go East Africa Safaris.
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Email Frank Barr | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful authentic safari trip across Kenya
My trip began with care and attention to detail provided by Martha the company tour Rep who contacted me within minutes (using WhatsApp) of my online enquiry. She organised an airport pick up the night before my trip which delivered me safely and quickly to my hotel.
The following morning promptly at 8.30 I was collected from my Nairobi hotel and delivered to the office where I met my driver Edward. As I had omitted to bring sunblock with me, Martha brought me to a local pharmacy to get me sorted - that's good customer service in my book.
I had booked a 7 day safari taking in the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli. For the first part of safari there was just myself and one other traveler which was great as it meant lots of room for both of us.
Edward was an excellent driver, friendly and engaging, and very a knowledgeable tour guide. Although you often go off the beaten track and the roads within the parks are bumpy and badly surfaced, I always felt safe. He had a keen eye and found and brought us close to all we wanted to see. The lodges throughout the trip were luxurious and all you could ask for and were spotlessly clean. The food was good.
At the start of the 2nd day there was an option, at extra cost, of a dawn balloon ride over the Masai
Mara. The 4.30am wake up call had us at the balloon before sunrise and we were in the air at first light. This incredible experience ended with an champagne breakfast on the Masai Mara - a truly memorable experience. For the rest of the day we toured the park seeing numerous lions at close quarters, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, zebra, giraffes, gazelles and birds. The photo opportunities were spectacular.
Day 3 started with a visit to a Masai village which was incredibly interesting and engaging with more sightseeing in the park before heading to Nakuru National Park and our lodge for the night.
Day 4 started with a tour of Nakuru park where we got close to Rhino before heading to the spectacular lake teeming with flamingo, pelicans and geese. Another truly spectacular photo opportunity. Later in the day we started off to Lake Naivasha. The day ended with an optional guided boat trip across the lake where we witnessed numerous breeds of birds including eagles. At the lake there was an opportunity to walk close to the animals as no predators are present at this location.
Day 5 started with a visit to Hells Gate Park then onwards for the long drive to Amboseli National Park.
Day 6 and 7 consisted of touring Amboseli National Park and witnessing the daily trek of herds to elephants to the marshy areas then back in the evening to the dry areas. Amboseli is a natural wonder - very arid in parts yet marshy in others. It is well worth visiting. Day 7 finished at my hotel in Nairobi but Martha did also facilitate me with an airport transfer the following night.
This trip was a truly great experience. It was well organised and delivered with care and attention to detail. The price of Euro 1610 was well worth it considering the level of luxury of the lodges. It can be done cheaper with less luxurious accommodation and having seen this accommodation, it is pretty good. I would also recommend the optional boat trip on Lake Naivasha, the visit to the Masai village which was an authentic experience and also, in particular, the dawn balloon trip
RU
Email Polina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We had a perfect safari! Our driver Gibson took great care of everything and answered all our questions, everything was 100% safe and reliable. We saw all the big 5 and a lot more. I totally recommend this company and I'm very grateful for an excellent vacation!
HU
Email Máté Pál | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Honeymoon beyond expectations
We had a very good experience with Go East Africa Safari!
Martha is an agent, she was very helpful, tried to answer my questions in short time. She was very flexible and try to find solutions everything (pick up, drop off, PCR tests to enter Tanzania etc.). She kept her promises, there weren't any negative surprise during the trip.
We went to a 10 days Kenya and Tanzania budget safari. We were at Masai Mara, Lake Naiwasha, Lake Nakuru in Kenya and Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. The accomodations usually were simples, but the view during the daytime were fantastic, we saw The Big Five until the fourth day of the trip.
Jackson was our driver in Kenya, he was very sympathetic, he drove fast, but safety was the first for him. His van equipped with radio, to know every intresting moments around. He speaks English well and know intresting facts about animals.
Salem was the driver in Tanzania, he was very sympathetic as well, he was very friendly. Everytime he ate with us. We talked about different topics during the meals. Kevin our private chef made delicious foods.
Everybody and everything were fantastic for reasonable price. Thanks guys it is a lifetime memory.
RU
Email Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
We had an amazing safari tour for 6 days with GoEastSafari this Febriary. It is a very good time to have tour because there are a few people and not so hot, at last 2 days it was just the 2 of us with my friend in the car. Our guide Gubson is a very knowledgeable and easy to talk to, helped us with everything.
We started trip from the airport, men from company picked us up to the pick point on road, where we changed the car and bought some snackes in the supermarket. Then we went to Mara and it was wonderful time there, we saw a lot of animals, 2 from big 5 during the first hour and another 2 for the next day. I didnt go to Masai village, but friend liked.
Then we went to Lake Naivasha and saw rhinos. But the way there is very long and dusty.
Last 2 days we spent in Amboseli and saw Kilimanjaro and a lot of elephants.
As i think the best variant to go to Mara for 2-3 days and then spend 1 day in Nairobi in hotel anf after go to Amboseli for 2 days.
We reterned to Nairobi airport at 3pm so dont nervous if you are going to fly away after
Dont forget to take suncreen and adapters for english sockets
I want to say big thank you to Martha and Gubson! Hope to travel with you again someday
DE
Email Family Gallo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient, friendly, hospitable, responding to wishes,
We had a very good experience with Go East Africa Safari! Martha supported me for months with the planning and booking.
We communicated a lot and always got an immediate answer to every question.
Everything went according to plan and we were warmly welcomed!
We would book there again anytime!
To the Safari Tour: we visited the Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli with a clean Van and an experienced driver. The lodges were all very nice!
It was a great safari during Christmas week!
We are already looking forward to the next
Email Adam Walker | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Far beyond my expectations! A wonderful holiday!
I opted for the mid range 3 night/ 4 day tour in the Masaai Mara and Lake Nakuru. I arrived very late at night due to delayed flight but the driver was there waiting for me to transfer to my hotel in Nairobi. Even saw a zebra on the side of the road near the airport! I was picked up again in the morning and taken to the office to complete my payment then in to the van. We had the luxury of travelling during the pandemic so were only 2 of us in the van but I don’t imagine it would have been any less comfortable if it were full. The van has obviously wear and tear due to being used for game drives but that’s all part of the adventure! Driver was very friendly and knowledgeable. Stopped to see some baboons then stopped again for lunch before heading to the Mara for an evening game drive where we saw a heap of wildlife in only a few hours. I stayed in the mid range lodges which were 4 star+ equivalent. Delicious buffet food for dinner and breakfast, swimming pool, very spacious, up market presentation and comfortable rooms. Then we did the full day game drive, this time with another 2 people joining us, so still acres of room to move in the van. But with the pop up roof even if it was full you would still feel plenty comfortable and be able to see everything. The weather was stunning and we saw more animals than I could ever have hoped for, with the only things of note we didn’t see were Rhino and Leopard. Then we headed the next day to the lake and early to the next lodge which was literally in the National park with views down to the lake and zebra drinking from the pond just in front of the restaurant. Again pool and beautiful rooms, this time with a menu to chose for table service. We then saw one of the missing critters, the rhino. We also went to another lake for about $10-20 for a short boat ride which was a nice addition, lots of birds and a few more animals, then I headed back to Nairobi in another van and the rest of our small group carried on to another park. I had a day on my own in Nairobi and then the driver collected me at about 2am to head to the airport. Considering all meals, all park fees, all lodge costs (minus alcohol), all driving and the airport transfers were covered by the price of the tour, it was an absolute bargain really. I was slightly apprehensive when I found out the van was 2wd but my word, our driver and guide (who can spot a sleeping lion in the corner of his eye from about 5 miles away!), he could take that van absolutely anywhere a 4WD could get. It was incredible. Literally the best holiday I’ve ever had and I’m looking forward to coming back next time with friends and family!
