Safaris and hotel booking specialist
Mufasa Tours and Travels
- Office 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)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Aisleen and Mike | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect honeymoon safari in Kenya!
There is so much I could say about our wonderful safari in Kenya for our honeymoon but will try to keep it brief. Our tour guide Nelson was the most lovely, funny, bubbly, knowledgeable man who looked after us from start to finish. He has so much experience and knows endless amount not just about the animals but the parks, lodges and Kenya itself. Our happiness was clearly paramount to him and we felt like he put us first every single day, determined to see as many different animals in different situations as possible. and boy did we see a ton of animals! We could not have imagined the wonderful close encounters we would get to have with these amazing creatures.
We opted for the luxury option as it was our honeymoon which means staying at the more premium lodges. We started off in the Amboseli lodge which had an authentic safari feel to it. We enjoyed close encounters with wild monkeys while staying here in the gardens. The next lodge we stayed at was The Cliff in Lake Nukuru, which literally took our breath away. It was the most luxurious lodge overlooking the lake and was stunning. The last lodge was Entim in Masai Mara which again was incredible. You overlook the famous Masai river where the great migration takes place each year. While I was reading in the garden a giraffe wandered over and I once again got to share a private, beautiful moment with one of these wild animals.
The food at Amboseli was buffet style and was nice enough. However the food at The Cliff and Entim is a changing menu each day and it was DIVINE. I am a very fussy eater and can't believe how much I liked the food.
We also added on the hot air balloon ride with a champagne breakfast. This was such a fun experience having never done one before. And a lovely way to see the animals from a different view while floating through the sky. The breakfast in the bush was lovely and they are very generous with the champagne!
Overall I could not recommend this tour (and especially tour guide Nelson) enough! You do not have to worry about a thing while you are with them, everything is taken care of and communicated clearly to you. It's really good value for money and highly reliable. Do not hesitate and book! It really was a once in a lifetime experience and one we will cherish forever!
THANK YOU NELSON!
MX
Email Ivette Mendoza | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Poor experience
We didn’t have a good experience with this tourist operator.
First they offer a guide Spanish spoken and it wasn’t true, the guide just know some words in Spanish so our communication was so complicated.
We bought the safari 5 day, in the service description they include two days safari at the Masai Mara (including some hours at the 5th day) and our guide said, no the last day is just for go back to Nairobi, we had to show him the description of the service to had the complete service.
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Email Liz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing adventure!
Booking my safari seemed like a daunting and overwhelming task but it could not have been easier thanks to Mufasa Tours and Travels. I had so many questions and Joseph responded to every single query with such speed and kindness. We could not have had the wonderful experience we had without the skills and services of our amazing guide and driver Joe! His knowledge, care, and absolute skill at finding animals on our drives and maneuvering the rough and rugged Maasai Mara in our huge tank of a Land Cruiser made every day more memorable and enjoyable than the last. Never mind the 4 days safari I booked, I wanted it to go on for 40 days! The customer service between Mufasa and our selected game reserve hotel was the icing on the safari cake too, as we were upgraded to a bigger room upon check in and received a surprise birthday celebration our last day! The care that everyone had in making sure our vacation was special and wonderful seemed so effortless—I will always be so grateful to Mufasa Tours and Travels for making my safari (something I’ve wanted to take my entire life) even better than I ever could’ve imagined it could be. Asante sana for going above and beyond in every aspect of this journey. Cheers to the next one!
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Email Neha | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience
I had opted for the 5 day safari tour with Mufasa, it was an unforgettable experience. Joel who was communicating with me through emails and calls made sure I had all the information. Their selection of hotels, camps and vehicle everything is perfect. Hotel locations were amazing as one of them were in the national park. Alvin was my guide for the whole tour, he was polite, well informed, absolutely punctual and would always find the perfect place to stop the van so that we would have the best spot to watch and photographt animals. He was well versed in English. Thanks to his efforts, I got to all big five and many other wildlife. He is well aware of all the resevers and park which were part of the package and drove around like a pro. He is also a good bird watcher which was an added bonus as it came handy in Lake Nakuru National Park. Vechle condition was also pretty good. Overall a Good wholesome experience.
AE
Email Helen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, experienced and dedicated to providing a first class experience.
From the outset Mufasa Tours provided quick and clear communication. Travelling as a solo female traveller this gave me confidence that they were a professional tour operator.
This impression continued throughout my four days with my experienced, knowledgable and fun guide Nelson. This was my first time on Safari and he made the trip unforgettable - ensuring I saw all the big 5 and more while adapting the itinerary to make the best use of time and conditions. The accommodation (Saranova Mara and Saranova Lion Hill) were excellent and I loved that they served such fresh local produce with a focus on sustainability in the camps.
All round a 5* experience. I will definitely be recommending to others and hope to return one day to see more of beautiful Kenya.
AE
Email Alina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly Recommend!
We decided to spend our wedding anniversary in Kenya last minute and Joel was super accommodating. We decided to go on 6 days/5 nights safari. He addressed all the queries, was always available, the communication was smooth and timely. He was attentive to all the details shared and arranged the best rooms and special treatments for my husband's birthday and our anniversary. So he went far and beyond to support us.
Joe was our guide and he was amazing. Super professional. he managed to find the best spots for us to watch the animals. We did our Big 5, thanks to him. He showed us great places, was always caring and he has very nice music in his car.
We stayed in 4 different lodges during our safari. All of them were wow. The Cliff at Nakuru is the top. We recommend staying there at least for a night to enjoy the views. We stayed at KIBO in Amboseli, which is also great and has a Kilimanjaro view. Ilkiliani (Masai Mara) - highly recommended, it's a boutique lodge (they have only 12 lodges) with great food, and great service and they recently renovated their premium lodges, which are very comfy and stylish.
We had a great time and the company is trusted.
HR
Email Ivona & Josip | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything is possible with Mufasa T&T
We visited Kenya during very challenging times, when the second COVID 19 pandemic wave was at the peak. There were numerous restrictions, lockdown, and curfew in place. It was a very challenging time, but Mufasa Tours and Travels made it safe and easy!
We arrived in Kenya on 27 March 2021. Just a day prior our arrival, Kenyan president Kenyatta announced new restrictive measures and lockdown. The restrictions included lockdown and a ban on all nonessential movement between Kenyan regions (counties). Upon our arrival, we were confused and worried. The first thing what needed to be done was the revision of all our plans. So one of the first things that we did in Nairobi was the visit to Mufasa Tours and Travel's downtown office. We had exchanged several emails prior our arrival and they seemed to be highly professional. We wanted to find out if even there was a possibility of any real safari. Thanks to the great effort of Joseph and the rest of Mufasa team (that we highly appreciate and we will not forget), we managed to have our safari, regardless how unrealistically it seems at the times. As roads were closed, in few hours Joseph manage to find for us seats on tomorrow morning flight to Maasai Mara. We spent three beautiful days in Maasai Mara with local Maasai guide Benson. Benson was great, very professional with passion for his work. The Maasai Mara safari was something special. The experience of driving in Toyota land cruiser through all that mud and finding all that animals, it was one of the best adventures in our lives. A lot of adrenaline, we are thankful for such special experience. Special thanks to Benson for all memorable pictures (lioness feeding babies, cheetahs hunting, giraffes selfies, big lion posing only for us, sunset with elephants, Maasai village, etc.).
After three days, with the last flight from Maasai Mara, we manage to arrive in Nairobi just in time to meet with Joseph and our new guide / driver Ibrahim. Ibrahim took us to Lake Nivasha, we spent the night in a beautiful lodge at lake with hippos, and the next day we went to Amboseli. In Amboseli, Ibrahim made sure that we enjoy every minute of three-day visit. He is local Maasai from Amboseli and during one of our drives, we had the opportunity to meet his daughter and son. All the time, we felt safe and comfortable, every safari was enjoyable. We will never forget the sunrise from the balloon with white Kibo in the background.
Our initial plan was to go to Diani Beach after we finish with safari, unfortunately due to government restrictions it was impossible to go via train or plane. So we decided to ask Joseph once more for support, and once more Mufasa team proved to be safe and reliable. For an affordable price, Ibrahim took us with land cruiser to our hotel at Diani Beach. It was an excellent experience, driving through the western part of Kenya parallel to the Tanzania border. It is not a place that tourist visit often, basically it was one more safari. Worth to mention that land cruiser was always well equipped with water and we had all the time free Wi-Fi. Big thanks to Ibrahim for excellent driving, it took us around eight hours, but it was unique and worth experience.
On our way back, with still restrictions and curfew in place, of course that we contacted Joseph to get us back to Nairobi. This time with minivan by highway. Our next driver was Odhis, not less professional and reliable than Benson or Ibrahim.
Big thanks to Musafa Tours and Travels team for all organising and making possible our safari, despite impossible conditions. Big thanks to our guides / drivers for all smiles, friendliness, and answers to all our questions and requests. Thanks for making our vacation great despite so challenging conditions. Thank you for being our friends at any time, it was filling great to be in safe hands all the time. It's good to know that we have friends in Kenya.
One more big thanks to Joseph, Benson, Ibrahim, Odhis and the rest of Mufasa team.
Until the next safari, all the best from Croatia,
Ivona & Josip
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Email Mariia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible, wonderful!
Mufasa organized an amazing experience for us. Joseph was incredibly helpful in fulfilling our wants. Our experience with Mufasa was top notch from start to finish. We had 6 amazing safari days with guide Odhis and just the two of us in the jeep. The whole trip was very comfortable, our guide Odhis helped with everything making the trip of a lifetime blessed. Thank you!
Joseph always was in contact and recommend us the best lodges. Response time was super fast, and they always allow guests to create a customized itinerary- a HUGE plus. The lodgings were perfect, just enough luxury without being over the top. The food was lovely and plentiful.
Odhis told us a lot of information about each species, for which I thank him very much! Odhis knew everything about the landscapes and animals and had a super keen sense for where to find all the wildlife (and we saw ALL the wildlife). Odhis was very knowledgeable and we were fortunate to see so many amazing animals and birds. We ran into a pride of lions feasting on a wildebeest while hyenas lurked on the outskirts. Odhis was the most amazing guide and truly made our Safari special. Fun, professional, friendly - his expertise and knowledge of the animals and parks meant we caught some amazing moments on camera, including a 100 strong elephant migration! His definition to finding the animals was second to none too!
If you’re thinking about safari tour, Mufasa travel is the company to do it with. They know what they’re doing and is shows in every aspect of the experience.
CZ
Email PAVLA | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari, very helpful tour guide and excellent accommodation.
5 days safari - Amboseli NP, Tsavo East and Tsave West NP
We decided to go to Kenya for last moment so that was quite challenging to plan everything during 1 week. But thanks to Mufasa Tours and Travels, that was actually very easy. They were always online on whatsapp and helped us with every question. During 24 hrs they sent us suggested itinerary which we did like (we compared 4-5 tour operators from Kenya). Payment was very easy through payment link.
On the sport after arrival our guide was waiting for us. The car with open roof was in a good condition, the accommodation was very well chosen (4 nights - 2 nights in Amboseli NP 10 mins drive from the gate, 1 nigh in Tsavo East and 1 night in Tsavo West inside the park). The accommodation was very good, better then our expectations.
A special thank to our guide Sammy. He was always on time, replied all our detailed questions. He always took with him the books on animal so that he can show us a lot of interesting thing. That was fun to spend time with him and he always did his best to show us the most in the national parks. He is one of best guides I have ever had.
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!!!
