KingTomondo Safaris Kenya
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $145 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Kristina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Everything was great: the communication, service. The view was incredible and the team was helpful with everything both before and during the tour. Definitely worth the money and will be recommending this tour to my colleagues.
DE
Email Guido Fierlbeck | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience and reliable operator - will choose King Tomondo again
This is the second time we went to Kenya and again we included a safari, this time a short 3 day tour of two parks. We wanted to start at Voi (a small town on the railroad from Nairobi to Mombasa) which was not a problem. Our driver Said who was to take us from there in the early morning even came to see us the evening before and ask about our well-being and wishes. We went to Tsavo East and to Ziwani - drives were always pleasant, we saw lots of animals from short distance and took innumerable pictures ... and the lodges King Tomondo had proposed were just great (Manyatta Camp and Voyager Ziwani Tented Camp, just wonderful, also the restaurant).
King Tomondo did not only take care of the safari itself, but also booked taxis (with good drivers) for us in Nairobi (from airport to station and back) and in Voi (from station to our hotel) - everything worked perfectly smoothly. We never had the feeling that anything could go wrong. We highly recommend and hope to book with them again on our next stay in Kenya.
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Email Miriam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari from beginning to end!
We booked a Safari for 6 days through Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli and Taita Hills. The communication with Lisa and Niklas was great, they responded quickly and were really friendly. The lodges were all individual, well chosen and with unique highlights.
We were picked up by our driver and guide Bashir. He was with us the entire time and he made our safari a wonderful experience. He told us so much about the different animals, their behaviours, the different landscapes but also about the nature and Kenyan culture. We felt comfortable and safe with him from the very first moment. He was really attentive, always making sure that we were fine and comfortable and we had lots of fun with him. We noticed that he took a lot of thoughts into every game drive we took with him. Every day was planned and organized in the best way!
All in all we can say, that the ratio of price and performance was excellent. Last but not least, we thank Bashir and the team of King Tomondo for the last days we spent with them. It was simply amazing!
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Email Tarik Cicic | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, reliable, welcoming and friendly
At first, I was a bit concerned selecting a small operator like KingTomondo to organize our “once in a lifetime” 8-day Kenya safari. I learned about them only through the internet, and it seemed like so much could go wrong. But what a great choice I made! We really had a trip of a lifetime.
Communication with Lisa and Nick went smooth, never waiting long for an answer to my many questions on e-mail and WhatsApp. Lisa helped us selecting excellent lodges in Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, and Tsavo West and East. Payments went smoothly.
On the trip, we got two guides, Said, with ~30 years in business, who was the most considerate and safe driver, smile always on his face, occasionally taking photos “of an exceptionally beautiful” zebra or acacia tree by his cellphone, and Ali, spotting animals for us, identifying species and explaining behaviors. Ali could get M.Sc. in East African wildlife at the spot. Waiting for an hour for an animal to move to get a better photo was never a problem for our guides, neither was to stop for 100th time for me to take another photo. We dined with our guides a couple of times. The big five were seen in 3 days, including a leopard devouring a fresh kill in the tree.
We upgraded to a jeep (i.e., Toyota Land Cruiser, which appears to be the standard in Kenya safaris), which was in good technical condition with excellent tires that do not puncture easily. If you think this is not so important, do check other reviews for experiences of people puncturing in the bush.
KingTomondo has a competitive pricing compared to other operators I contacted. This is _not_ because they are cutting corners. The company is all Kenyan, and I believe just has lower overheads and marketing budget.
I hope to make another Kenya safari in a year or two, and I know which operator I will choose.
TH
Email Stephen C. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful from beginning to end
My mother and I had a one-week safari with a wonderful guide, Daniel. The accommodation selections were great, and Daniel was a skilled driver who always made sure my mother and I were comfortable and safe.
Well recommended, and great value for money.
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Email Åsa Dry Larsson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful, nice and flexible! Saidi was the best guide imaginable!
We are more than happy with the safari tour!
With over 25 years experience as a safari guide Saidi Knows every spot, every animal and their behavior.
It was a experience of a life time.
We learned so much from Saidi. He knows the National parks like his back yard. Every path. He knows exactly where to find the different animals. And we saw so many.
Saidi shows so much respect for the nature, the wilderness, the importance of every animal and biodiversity.
We couldnt be happier about this safari. And King Tomondo was very nice :)
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Email Monica Neesgaard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent!
We had a private tour going to Amboseli and Tsavo East for three days. It was a splendid experience, and our guide Daniel was excellent!
BE
Email Yourt | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great and flexible operator that delivers what's promised
Due to an uprise of Covid at home (Belgium) and a lot of paperwork and pcr testing, our planning - that was initiated just weeks before departure was not easy and not at all sure. But we managed to keep good communication, and keep the original planned tour and time schedule. If something would have come up, I 'm sure KT would have found a solution for it. We <ent on a 4 day safari from Nairobi to Diani Beach, visiting Amboseli, Tsavo West and Tsavo East (and stopping at Mzima Springs).
Daniel - our driver- told us about the animals and the fauna in Kenya he spotted while driving, often ebfore we saw or recognized them. HOn teh radio with the other drivers they shared info to find animals in the parks. Everything about this tour was like we hoped for: communication with KT, value for money, reliability, game drives,... just a great experience. Coming november we go on a bicycle trip to Uganda with a NGO after fundraising for a school to be built there. But Kenia sure took a place in our heart, and we already miss it, for the game driving but also for its nature and for the people living there. We will be back.
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Email Bogdan Stanciu | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
This was our first safari experience and it was wonderful! Our driver Said was the best! He picked us up from the Nairobi airport and took us on an amazing journey! We are definitely picking this safari pack on our next visit and cannot recommend them enough!
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Email Helene | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Loved everything about this safari tour!
Firstly, having contact with KingTomondo before the trip was always nice, they answered any questions quickly and met all my special requests.
Our guide, Daniel, picked us up at our hotel in the morning and took care of us for the whole four days. He was a good driver and great to talk to. On the way to Amboseli, we stopped to buy lovely avocado and fruit from sellers on the side of the road, we had brought a knife and some salt for the avocado. I highly recommend doing this. Amboseli was wonderful, we got to see the most beautiful view of Mt Kilimanjaro, lots of Elephants and other animals. In Tsavo we got to see lovely views over the plains, the real African-Kodac-moments and had a very unique encounter with a cheetah. Daniel told us lots about the animals and the fauna in Kenya and we learned a lot. He knew all the other drivers and they helped each other when there was a special animal found somewhere in the area. Daniel really was the extra icing on this safari-cake he answered all our questions about life in Kenya and became a really nice friend. Everything about this tour worked out great! Communication with KingTomondo, value for money, reliability and the tour itself gets 10/10 from us. (Family of 4, 2 adults and 2 teenagers.) A memory for life! Thank you KingTomondo and Daniel!
