Luxury African Safari tours in East Africa
Natural World Kenya Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 2002)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, ASTA, KATO, MCTA & Ecotourism Kenya
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $310 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Mieke L. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dream safari!!!
From beginning to end our Safari was absolutely fantastic! Our driver and guide, George, was super friendly and knowledgeable and he was a great fit for me and my husband’s trip. We did a private safari which was perfect for us. He let us choose what we want to do and where we wanted to go and how long we wanted to spend. Everything was perfectly arranged from the food the accommodations with good communication.
Reply from Natural World Kenya Safaris
Posted on Jul 30, 2019Jambo Mieke,
Natural World Kenya Safaris thanks both of you for allowing us to plan & make happen the fantastic Africa, Kenya safari you had.
Thank you for your feedback on your super friendly & knowledgeable tour guide/driver George, and your tour manager who arranged the whole tour including the accommodation & food.
Asante & Karibu Tena!
AE
Email Colin Browning | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Adventure
This was our first safari so I did not know what to expect. The Holiday turned out to be more of an adventure and it was thoroughly enjoyable. We took the 7 day begin / end at Nairobi option.
2 nights at the Amboseli park, Great intro and lots of elephants
One night by Lake Naivasha (great boat trip and walking safari - animals very tame so you get close up),
one night at Lake Nakura (visiting Hells Gate for a bike safari - great, and a canyon scramble - also much fun)
2 nights in the Mara - excellent
Patricia from Natural World was very helpful and quickly responded to my questions. Our driver / guide Hussein was very knowledgeable, patient and helpful.
We elected to take the luxury accommodation options and they worked out well. See separate reviews of each camp / lodge.
The itinerary was quite challenging but we did manage to fit it all in. Driving (as a passenger) in Kenya is quite an experience and there are a lot of lorries on the road so it can take some time to get from A to B. If you have the cash think about some internal flights. Having said that the car journeys do give you more of an insight into the country as you can see all of the hustle and bustle of road side trading, shops, motorcycle taxis, the farming and geography of the place.
Once in the parks it’s a different story.
The land Cruiser vehicles are actually a modified Land Cruiser pick up with a modified back end of various lengths depending on how many seats are fitted. We were in a 9-seater version and there were only 2 of us so plenty of space. The roof lifts up giving you a 360 degree view once standing and some sun shade also.
I was surprised how close you can get to the animals and seeing them close up is really special.
We were lucky to get views of Kilimanjaro on both days we were at the Amboselli Park and saw a lot of elephants.
We both ate like horses and expected to pile on a lot of weight but were pleasantly surprised when stepping on the scales back home. You do spend quite a lot of time on your feet looking at the animals and all of the fresh air whizzing past drives a healthy appetite !
I had travelled a lot in the past so I was too relaxed about my jabs and found out a bit late that I needed a Yellow Fever jab so check that out early and get them done ahead of your visit.
We did encounter a few other groups with young children and It looked like hard work. I have 3 kids, all grown up now, but to watch the animals you need to be patient and watch quietly. So think carefully about a family trip and how to make the most of it.
As for cost i thought it was good value for money. All you pay on top is your flights, hotels at Nairobi, your bar bill and tips.
Overall a great holiday adventure - already thinking about another safari next year. I would definitely recommend Natural World Safaris.
Reply from Natural World Kenya Safaris
Posted on Jun 19, 2019Jambo Colin,
Thank you for letting us guide you on your first safari experience. We are honoured that you chose our company on your 7 days (6 nights) Africa, Kenya adventure to Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara.
We appreciate your accolades concerning your very helpful & quick to respond tour manager Patricia, your very knowledgeable, patient & helpful tour guide/driver Hussein, the luxury level accommodation, the modified 4x4 pop-up top Land Cruiser Jeep, besides the value-for-money tour package.
We are glad that you all thoroughly enjoyed!
As Natural World Kenya Safaris, we cheerfully say, "Asante & Karibu Tena!"
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Masai mara,Lake Nakuru,Amboseli & Tsavo West in 6 days
My Girlfriend and I booked the kenya safari 6-day package starting in Nairobi. All of the accommodation was amazing we opted for the luxury accommodation, which on price point of view was definitely worth it), KIMI (our driver) was excellent ... but more amazingly (for Africa) we managed to get in a really tight schedule without almost any major problems. We had alot of driving to do, on average we were driving for 6 hours a day which includes the 2 hour game drives. We were really lucky and had the safari car to ourselves, so we chose pit stops and duration of game drives etc. This was a major plus point. Also the car was a well kitted out 2 year old Land cruiser.
Watching the animals in their natural habitat was amazing, a truly mesmerizing experience. At one of the camps we were met by a family of Giraffes, which after 6 hour bumpy drive made it all so worth it. We got to see Rhinos, Hippos, Crocs, Lions, more Lions, Loads of Elephants, Giraffes, Jackals, Cheetahs Wildebeest, Water Buffalo, Impalas etc. Our Driver/Tour guide was really knowledgeable and knew his animals. We have seen enough Attenborough series to know the basics, he answered all our questions relating to the animals and their habitats. Also he was a safe efficient driver and knew the roads very well. Even stopping off for some colds beers on route. He was a charming guy and we exchanged cultural experiences with each other and soon become a partner on our adventure. We made sure we left him with a decent tip (avg. $10 per day). These guys really rely on the tips.
Communication with Natural World was excellent, Humphrey the owner really went out of his way to make our whole stay in Kenya that so much more enjoyable even with the UK Government restrictions, he worked us around the advisories and assisted us making changes to our last leg of stay (although he didnt have to).
Email Holly | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good communication and well organised.
The half day tour in Nairobi National Park was great - James was really knowledgeable and knew the best areas in the Park to see wildlife. Felix was really helpful when booking the tour - responsive and flexible about adding on an extra visit to the elephant orphanage. Thank you!
SA
Email Alex | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Safari and Tour of Kenya, great for all experience levels
My partner and I enjoyed a fantastic 10-day safari organized through Natural World Kenya Safaris. The entire experience, from planning through execution, was flawless. Our agent, Faith, was excellent with communication and helped us build a custom itinerary to give us the best chance at seeing all of the animals we hoped for.
The safari exceeded our expectations, particularly as it was during the supposed rainy/low season. We saw an incredible array of wildlife: 3 species of rhino, 3 species of giraffe, 2 species of zebra, lions, elephants, leopard, hyena, jackals, hippos, crocodiles, gazelles galore, warthog, cape buffalo, an incredible diversity of bird life, and more.
Our driver-guide, Kim, was a true gem. Knowledgable, experienced and jolly are just a few of his great characteristics. Kim was a great spotter of wildlife, a very good driver in the bush, and taught us so much about the flora and fauna that we encountered. We would highly recommend him for any type of safari-goer, but particularly those with an acute interest in wildlife knowledge or photography.
My partner and I were a bit anxious when planning this safari, as it was our very first one. But we couldn't be happier with how it went. If you have the option of going to Kenya for safari: do it! And please consider using Natural World Kenya Safaris and their guide Kim. You won't regret it.
ES
Email Álvaro & María | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice company!
Everything was excelent. We contract everything from Spain via mail with Faith, and it was very easy and clear.
During the hollydays we were travelling with our guide Thomas, he speaks Spanish very well, pick up us at the airport and he was very friendly with us.
We will recommed Natural World Kenya Safaris to everybody!
thanks Alvaro
Very responsive during booking and very professional during the safari.
Our 8 day safari with Abu was fantastic. We cannot rave enough about our guide, Abu, who was skilled and professional. The administrative team was clear and responsive.
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Email Keely | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari experience with Reputable and Trusted company
I did the 2 day Tsavo East safari with a colleague. We were picked up near Watamu and started our safari with our driver and tour guide Abdul. Abdul was a great guide and driver! Absolutely recommend. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the park. He also arrived even earlier than the time expected and was extremely professional. The entire experience was great - from contacting the company to finishing our safari, and everything in between. Kennedy reached out with a detailed itinerary, was extremely responsive in communicating, and was very helpful and clear when giving all the information to us. Very easy process and no hiccups along the way. We stayed at the Voi Wildlife Lodge which was very nice and had a pool. The food there was also delicious. On the way back on Day 2 we stopped at a nice place for lunch where we had a full meal and the staff was wonderful. Every accommodation place we ate at our stayed was fantastic.
One of my favorite things about this tour is that all costs were included and there was no surprise extra fees. The one thing you did have to add (besides tipping your tour guide/driver) was drink fees at meals, which was trivial. This is also clearly stated in what is included/not included. If you want to buy souvenirs there is a good shop before entering at the Sala Gate that our driver took us to. The workers there are very nice and have a lot of good items; I only wish I had brought more cash. They do take card which is helpful - however if you would like to help out the locals they appreciate cash more than card.
We were lucky Abdul had a set of binoculars, these are definitely necessary. I also wish I had a big fancy camera to take some nice photos of the animals, so recommended. We went the first weekend of March and it was hot - we had to wear shorts and tanks. Even at night it was pretty hot; I packed a couple of layers expecting it to be colder at night. This was not needed. One light layer was fine for going to dinner at night and in the car for the morning safari. There was also not a lot of mosquitoes because of the wind which was very nice. This was a good time to go weather wise, but for safari views there was a lot of greenery - there was definitely animals that I'm sure we easily missed because they were blocked by the bush. Something to keep in mind if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Overall - fantastic and reputable company, easy to book and communicate with. If you are looking for a great 2-day safari in Tsavo East, look no further than here.
SG
Email Constanze | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Purely amazing!
We were very happy with the smooth communication and all the details given before the trip. Also during the trip, we had the perfect guide and learned a lot. Will always book again with Natural World.
Reply from Natural World Kenya Safaris
Posted on Jan 29, 2020Jambo,
Natural World Kenya Safaris thanks you for giving us a chance to materialise your Nairobi City excursion to Giraffe Centre (home of endangered Rothschild’s Giraffes) & David Sheldrick elephant sanctuary (a place to delight in the most adorable creatures feeding from giant baby bottles). As well as your 7 days (6 nights) safari to Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara.
We appreciate both Henry & Clinton, your tour managers from our Nairobi Office, who did a great job in ensuring smooth communication during the planning process. We cannot forget your tour drivers Abubakar who guided you perfectly throughout your 7 days safari, and Bob who took you to experience your half day tour.
Asante Constanze & Christine from Singapore.
Email George McElroy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tour of Masai Mara reserve exceeded our expectations.
Communications were good throughout. Transport arrived at our hotel as scheduled. We joined 2 others making a group of 4 which was perfect for our van leaving a little bit of rattle room - these vans are amazingly robust and can glide over most terrain. The guide, James, was very good throughout and all arrangements and timings worked out well. Our hotel at the Masai Mara (comfort level) was excellent. The safari was first class and exceeded our expectations. Our driver got us to the right place at the right time and nothing was too much trouble. We saw just about everything the Masai Mara has to offer - there seemed to be a special on fresh zebra and wildebeest because we saw numerous groups of cheetas and lions gorging themselves over the 2 days were were in the reserve. We also spotted a leopard sleeping in a tree! Overall an excellent tour and we have superb photographs to remind us of our safari
