During one of our private safari.
Dume Africa Trails
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- IATA & AMREF
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Paul | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Experience
Being a solo traveler, and on my first safari trip, I was anxious to say the least. But there was no need, as Henry and they team put all my worries at ease from the booking process, right through to the final day!
I went for the 6 day Safari, visiting Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, finishing at Masai Mara. For the first 4 days, my driver Johson was absolutely fantastic. I was simply amazed at his knowledge of both his country and the animals that can be found, answering any and all questions I fired at him. He also had exceptional eye sight, managing to spot the smallest of animals from what seemed to be a mile away. The game drives around Amboseli, and Lake Nakuru where an absolute joy - where he simple knew where to place the vehicle to get the best view/ photos of the animals, this payed off as it resulted in a pride of lions walking directly towards us at one point.
Unfortunately the vehicle we where using had to return to Nairobi half way through the trip, for its annual checkup. Johnson had to return also - however Henry had personally organized a second vehicle to continue the safari, and attended the finals days as a guide also. These final days I was privileged to have a Maasai person as the driver (sorry I forget his name), who once again had incredible knowledge of the area - and the wildlife. On top of that, he also had clear knowledge of where the various animals could be found throughout the day - with near laser accuracy to find them.
Ended the safari with a trip to a Kenyan BBQ in Nairobi with Henry!!
I cannot recommend Dume Africa enough. Henry was available at all times, answering both E-mails and phone calls swiftly to answer any questions I had.
Would I recommend, or use in the future? 110% yes!!
Thanks for an incredible experience, and I hope our paths cross in the future!
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Email Ashley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience filled with an expert guide (Henry is awesome!).
Dume is a great company to go through for an excellent safari experience. We had Henry as our guide and he was extremely knowledgeable, accommodating and helpful. We truly enjoyed our experience at Amboseli National Park and Henry did a great job at spotting animals and putting our car in great viewing locations. Would recommend this company to anyone! Car was in great condition and was comfortable. Dume worked with us to customize a safari that worked for us, would recommend!
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Email Wendy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible experience! Henry was extremely helpful. He is very responsive! Went the extra mile.
This was a trip of a lifetime and your guide can make or break your experience! Jackson, our guide, was THE BEST!— extremely knowledgeable and he exceeded our expectations! We saw all of the Big 5 and then some because of Jackson’s persistence! By the end of the week he was like a brother to us! Exceptional service, wonderful accommodations, perfect weather—we truly couldn’t have asked for more. THIS is the tour company to book for your safari! I want to go back and do it all over again!
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Email Malcolm | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A #1
We’ve travelled with Henry, the owner of Dume, on numerous safaris over the past 10 years, always with excellent results. Henry is extremely knowledgeable not just about wildlife but about the Kenyan way of life. I’m driving to our destination, he introduced us to many small businesses, projects, co-operatives and interesting artisan workshops along the way. One I of the highlights was a trip to Buffalo Springs last year where he followed tracks to find the elusive geranuck, which not many people get to see can in the wild. Henry is personable and a delight to travel with. We have been returning to Kenya for a decade and he provides very good value for your vacation budget. We have also traveled with other staff members of Dume and had a delightful time as well. They provided excellent service.
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Email Bing | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Henry is a very nice person, able to take care of every aspect of the safari process, and is very experienced!
Before departure, the communication with Henry was very smooth. The hotels he picked were all very cost-effective, clean, and conveniently located. The province is the province, the flowers are the flowers. During the safari, the tour guide needs to constantly discover and chase animals. Henry’s eyes are super amazing! We saw a lot of animals, and our car was always one of the first in the convoy chasing animals, so the view was unparalleled. Not only is he experienced, he is also a very nice person. Our return flight was after 6 a.m., and he offered to pick us up at the hotel at 3 a.m.! move!
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