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Apodiformes Adventures
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Kenya Tourism Regulatory Authority, AFRICA TOURISM ASSOCIATION & FRIENDS OF NAIROBI NATIONAL WILDILIFE CONSERVATION
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $750 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Angie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once (or perhaps more?) in a lifetime experience!
Let me begin by telling you the importance of choosing a good local tour for a trip to Safari. Continuous communications before and during the trip, tailor-made route, a helpful guide, one of a kind accommodation..you name it. Much appreciation goes to our contact Peter for curating the route to our preferences and answering my enquiries, after all it's my family's very first trip to the Safari! We are thankful for our guide Dickson who is open to our suggestions and is a very reliable driver. Not to mention being attentive in spotting lions from hundreds of yards away! All in all we recommend travelling with Apodiformes Adventures for this once in a lifetime experience!
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Email Romi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and did everything possible to make the experience great and fulfilling
We just completed our adventure in Masai Mara , Nakuru and Amboseli.
Patrick was our guide. And if there were more than 5 stars , I would give him that.
Very professional, he knows the areas and the roads like back of his palms, connected with his counterparts in the region- hence he could show us everything possible. We saw animas ( all big fives and others) and migration .
He was able to show us leopard mom with her 4 cubs in Amboseli , which is very difficult to spot.
Extremely happy customer here. And we have a plan to go back next year. And surely will do our safari with same company and Patrick 👍🏼
Email Charles | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very informative and quick to respond to questions.
Amazing tour, well planned. Sammy was an amazing driver and guide, always getting us the best view to see and photo animals and very informative. We saw the big seven during our trip, experienced a balloon flight over the Masai Mara and a meal at the carnivore restaraunt all organised by Silas.
Email Lynn and family | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
6 Day Safari to Lakes Naivasha, Nakuru and the Maasai Mara
The communication with Janet, the tour representative, was in depth with very fast responses which was reassuring considering the safari was arranged at very short notice. Gideon, our driver guide, was extremely professional with great knowledge and respect for the animals and environment. He was also very friendly and polite. His wealth of experience put us in the best positions to observe all the animals, unlike other frantic drivers who displayed little patience. We saw all the the big 5 and the ugly 5 including the rare black rhino!
I wouldn’t describe our lodges as luxury but more than adequate with lovely staff (the beds at Nakuru Lodge Hotel were hard and uncomfortable). Having said this, it was good value for money for a family of 5. Our teenagers had an incredible experience which we shall all treasure.
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Email Curly | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable Safari Adventure, but With Room for Improvement
We booked our safari easily, with quick responses via WhatsApp and smooth payment through Wise. The overall trip was memorable, but there are areas that could be improved.
The tour operator could have provided more details beforehand, such as weather and distances between parks. The jeep had no air-conditioning, so windows stayed open — which meant lots of dust and fumes. The rides were understandably bumpy (“African massage”), but our driver Tom spent more time on the phone than sharing insights about wildlife. Most animals were spotted by following other jeeps, and we often relied on ChatGPT for information instead of the guide.
Accommodation varied:
Amboseli (Sentrim Lodge): Rooms okay, food good, but water issues (no hot water/low pressure).
Lake Naivasha (Sawela Lodge): Excellent stay with spacious rooms and great food.
Lake Nakuru (Ziwa Bush Lodge): Comfortable enough, though water problems again and rain made access tricky.
Masai Mara (Zebra Plains Camp): Scenic, but one room had no hot water for two nights despite repair attempts.
Highlights included the Hell’s Gate bike ride with a fantastic guide and the hot air balloon ride with champagne bush breakfast — although the balloon safari didn’t offer many animal sightings. Unfortunately, the itinerary shifted and we missed one promised game drive in Masai Mara without explanation. We also had to ask about the migration, which was disappointing as the driver gave very little information.
Overall, the safari gave us beautiful memories, but better guiding, clearer communication, and more consistent lodge facilities would have made the experience much stronger.
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Email Xu Jingfang | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable trip to Kenya with Apodiformes Adventures
This was our first trip to Kenya, and we were so fortunate to have found Apodiforms—such a professional tour operator. Before our departure, they responded promptly to all our inquiries and helped us confirm the hotels we needed. Upon arrival, we were even more amazed by the expertise of our guide. Not only did he navigate effortlessly through various national parks without any need for maps, but after I expressed my interest in birdwatching, he could identify every bird we spotted by their full names. Additionally, he possessed excellent off-road driving skills and assisted us with local communication issues. It was truly a memorable and unique journey.
Email Jack and Jenny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience, Apodiformes Adventures are masters of their craft!!
What else can we say about our Kenyan Safari trip other than, it was the best experience of our lives thanks to Apodiformes Adventures, Fredrick and William.
I began the search approx 6 months before our trip and it was quite overwhelming. There are thousands of operators with great reviews so my advice would be to get stuck in and start discussing your potential trip via whatsapp / email as early as possible. With this in mind, I cannot tell you how amazing Fredrick was from day one. As soon as I enquired he Whatsapped me straight away and we discussed how to create the best bespoke itinerary for our trip / dates / locations.
We received a couple of really well put together itineraries via email and once we'd decided, the process was super smooth and we knew we were in for an incredible 5 days.
On the lead up, Fredrick was super communicative, checking in on our flights, when we would land, if we needed anything along the way and this was such a lovely touch. Once we landed and had settled the remainder of the funds in person, and we were picked up by William from our hotel.
Words cannot describe how amazing William was as a guide. We were so elated when meeting him and him being Masai, it made our long drives even more interesting as we got a real insight into how the Masai live. He was so happy to discuss their music, traditions, dress etc and we got to know him so well.
The safari itself was everything we'd hoped for. We spent two days exploring Amboseli National Park, one day in Tsavo West and our final day in Taita Hills. What is so important is how well connected William was. He was constantly speaking with other guides in each park, getting updates as to where there had been sightings and taking us there with no hesitation.
We feel incredibly lucky to have seen well over 100 Elephants, Lions, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Antelope, Gazelle, Hippo, Flamingo, Buffalo, Baboons, Civet Cat, Vervet Monkeys, Hyena, Jackal and dozens of species of bird, the list goes on and on.
William was the best guide we could have hoped for and was so lovely day to day. Making sure we were comfortable and kept great time whilst allowing flexibility if we needed it. The vehicle was so impressive and he was a master driver.
We can recommend Apodiformes Adventures and William enough. If you're after a life changing safari experience, look no further :)
We will be forever grateful to William and Fredrick. Thank you Apodiformes!!!
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Email Paulo Montero | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience in Kenya with Apodiformes Adventures
Fredrick was our main contact when organizing our trip to Kenya. From the beginning, he was very clear with all the information and quick to respond — most of the time, we received replies the same day. He provided us with a detailed itinerary based on the destinations we wanted to visit, and his communication was always attentive and professional. Even during the trip, he checked in with us to make sure everything was going well, which we really appreciated. Fredrick offers excellent customer service — he’s honest, clear, and always ready to answer any questions. All hotel bookings and check-ins went smoothly, and he sent us confirmations ahead of time, which gave us peace of mind.
Sebastian was our driver during the safari. He was always punctual and followed the planned itinerary, but also showed great flexibility. As often happens on safari, plans may change depending on how tired you are or how long you want to observe animals. We talked with Sebastian about making small adjustments to the schedule, and he was always open and helpful in reorganizing things.
Sebastian wasn’t with us during the hot air balloon activity because the tour included transportation from our hotel early morning, but he had told us not to worry and that he would find us afterward. Sure enough, after we had finished our breakfast out on the savannah, there he was — right on time and exactly where we needed him. When Sebastian tells you not to worry and that he’ll find you, he really means it.
He also handled all meal and timing coordination with the hotels, and you could clearly see his experience in navigating the parks. He always knew the best spots and angles to give us front-row views of the animals and enough time to take photos and enjoy the moment.
This was my first safari, and thanks to Apodiformes, it was an amazing experience. My advice: tell them what kind of animals, parks, or experiences you’re looking for, and they’ll build the perfect plan for you.
Just keep in mind that safaris involve dusty and bumpy roads — it’s part of the adventure. But once you see the animals up close, it’s all absolutely worth it!
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Email Raaj | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very friendly and excellent trip
My family and friends enjoyed so much. Commutation so good and put so much effort to see animals and food arrangements were excellent. Very friendly organizers. I would love to go back again.
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Email Jack | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Apodiformes delivered an excellent tour experience to us.
We went to Kenya for the first time and had a wonderful Safari trip. Apodiformes provided everything we needed and the staff including Janet and Nickson are superb. They are very courteous and accommodating. The hotels they booked for us are very nice. Meals are delicious. We will definitely recommend Apodiformes.