Safaris and hotel booking specialist
Mufasa Tours and Travels
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $30 to $300 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Terri and Dustin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once In A Lifetime Dream Come True!
Our trip was amazing!
We told Mufasa Tours what areas we'd like to see and they put it together for us.
Our guide, Boniface (Otis), could not have been more pleasant and knowledgeable. He had us ' in the know' at all times and allowed us to call the shots if we desired. The scenery was phenomenal, the lodges were just about perfect and, again, Otis was such a delight and attentive!
Two suggestions we have, would be that, during the initial communications with Mufasa Tours, they could have suggested various options to shorten our travel times to and from our destinations. Visiting a new country and not being familiar with terrain etc, has a profound impact on needing a 'professional weigh in'. This would have curtailed less back & forth time and allowed for an additional visit to the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, etc. Also, the stops on the way through the various towns seemed more touristy and less for African memorabilia. We found the same items throughout our 4 destinations, some at lesser costs, and I would have preferred to come home with truer Native African made items.
Other than that, our trip was pretty perfect and it was one that we will always be grateful for!
Thank you Otis for all of your hard work!!!!
CN
Email Vera | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful trip
We joined two days Bogoria tour. The driver was great! The Whole tour was going to Bogoria to see the flamingo, it was so beautiful there. Me and friends all like it!
DE
Email Lisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Walking safari - great idea and nice change to the cars!
After sitting in a car on a safari through the more commonly visited nationalparks in Kenya (Tsavo, Amboseli, Nairobi...), we wanted something different and stumbled upon the walking safari through Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha.
Communication was really easy via WhatsApp with Joseph - he answered very fast and helped us a lot!
A driver picked us up from our AirBnB in Nairobi in the morning and drove us to Hell's Gate - he really was only the driver; so don't expect a lot of information like from a guide. It confused us at first. Nevertheless, he was really nice and after a "warm-up" period, we chatted a lot about Kenya, the tribes, languages and politics.
In Hell's Gate we recommend to pack some extra money for the bikes to cycle to the gorge. For the gorge itself, there was a guide included. He was really awesome (ask for Joseph!) and patient while we climbed through the gorge. We stayed the night at Kongoni Lodge and were really happy - the food is excellent (fresh fish, pork chops, great soups, nice desserts)!
The second day, we went to Lake Naivasha and did a boat safari - nice to see Hippos and the island where "Outside of Africa" was filmed; really awesome to stand one metre next to a giraffe/zebra.
We arrived back in Nairobi in the early afternoon.
MM
Email Oddy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Caring!
Joseph did a very good job, from the beginning until and I was back home. He was very much concerned about everything and making sure things were as planned. Masai Mara was simply BEAUTIFUL, no words to express how magic it is!! Our driver was also nice - a bit quiet though. It would be nice if he could also explain a bit more about the animals, and the role of ranger, which I really admire! It was a beautiful experience, and felt very honored to meet the Masai, and visit their houses.
CH
Email NB | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Safari beyond our expectations
We travelled 6 days and seen all the animals we hoped to see and more. Reasonable pricing, good accommodations, good safari car, and exceptional driver guide (Tony)! We would definitely recommend!
PL
Email Julia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 5-days safari experience!
The contact with Mufasa Tours was great from the very beginning - quick replies and all questions were answered in a detailed way (thanks, Maryanne!). The guide Patrick Ndura was super professional, punctual and had a great knowledge about the animals (and knew, where to find them :))
So it was a great unforgetteable experience - I can highly recommend it!
ES
Email Sasha mcfadyean | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It exceeded all expectations .... wonderful
An unforgettable experience from strat to finish the van was comfortable the driver guide was charming knowledgeable and knew exactly where to find the animals he obviously had good contacts and we got to see sooo much it was truly an unforgettable experience and the lodge we stayed in zebra lodge was beautifuly decorated and so comfortable u felt immersed in the nature ....we had such a nice time thankyou so much to Mustafa tours and out wonderful guide Patrick
CH
Email Chengyue | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Safari Adventure to Remember
I am writing this review for Mufasa Tours and Travels two months after coming back to my home country. And to state it briefly, my one-week safari experience over the Christmas and New Year period 2023/2024 left me with unforgettable memories and a deep appreciation for the wildlife of the African savannah.
Our safari tour in Kenya and Tanzania was 20 days in total for my parents, while I joined them in the middle of the tour for 10 days. Every detail, from accommodation arrangements to game drives, was well planned by Mufasa Tours and Travels, ensuring a hassle-free and enjoyable trip. While the price tag was on the higher side, the impeccable organization and exceptional service made it well worth every penny.
What truly elevated our experience was our passionate guide, Moses. His enthusiasm for the wildlife was infectious and he was extremely experienced at his job, taking us to places where we would get a higher chance to see wildlife while being respectful of the park rules. The vehicle was well-maintained and cleaned every day to our amazement, and safety precautions were consistently observed, so we really felt in good hands with him.
The camps and lodges selected by the company were all very comfortable and immersed us in the heart of the wilderness. Our only negative critique would be that the lodge where we stayed at in the Serengeti National Park was quite far from where the wildlife was for that period of the year. Our other regret is that we only had one full day in the Serengeti, so we had a long drive that day from the lodge to get to the wildlife and the game viewing itself felt comparatively short. If your schedule allows it, I recommend staying at least 2 full days in that immense park.
One incident highlighted the exceptional customer service we received during our safari. My luggage did not arrive with me when I landed in Nairobi but was lost during my transit. Joel and the Mufasa staff went above and beyond to assist me, calling the airline and making trips to the airport to inquire about my luggage. In the end, as it was the holiday period, my luggage took many days to be located and could not be delivered to me as I was constantly moving to different areas, but they ensured that it was delivered to my departure airport. Their dedication to resolving the issue really allowed me and my family to focus on our holidays and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife without any worries and I am deeply grateful to them for that.
In conclusion, our tour with Mufasa Tours and Travels was a top-notch safari experience. If we get an opportunity to go on another safari, maybe during the Great Migration season, we will book with Mufasa Tours and Travels again!
DE
Email Karin & Frank | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari with Colin
We booked our first trip to Africa with Mufasa based on a recommendation and were absolutely thrilled. We did a 7 day safari; Amboseli - Lake Naivasha - Nakuru - Maasai Mara
Caroline's organization worked extremely well and left no wishes or questions unanswered. Thank you for this, Caroline!
We were picked up in Nairobi by our guide Colin and the safari started 😁
On the trip to Amboseli Park he gave us a lot of information about the country, the people and the animals. A perfect introduction!
Colin was an absolutely confident driver; Some of the paths were a challenge, but Colin never let himself be put off and drove us completely safely. He is a cheerful guide with incredible knowledge of his country and the animals. We had so many questions about a variety of topics and he left none unanswered.
His instinct for the right time and the right place surprised and delighted us every day. We saw so many animals, almost a matter of course, that of course the Big Five were there😉
Colin also had a great eye for wonderful photo motifs - we are already looking forward to creating a photo book!
The lodges we booked were perfect across the board. The locations were fantastic and there were very nice, friendly and helpful staff everywhere - we have rarely experienced that.
The itinerary was perfect for us. It was exactly right at the time.
We would like to thank Colin from the bottom of our hearts for making the safari an unforgettable experience for us. Asante sana, Colin!!!
TR
Email Semih Salhon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very well organized
We have spent a wonderful 2 days in Masai Mara Keekorok Lodge, where we used Mufasa as organizer
Our guide Nelson gave us a perfect game ride during these 2 days where we explored plenty of different animals
