Silver Spark Team at Ikigai Office Westland
Silver Spark Africa Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $400 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Ina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We would advise others to avoid Silver Spark. In our experience, their conduct felt unethical
I booked almost 8k worth of trip and got cheated by this company . Bad broken van, terrible transfer from Kenya to Tanzania via rural road to save toll fee, worst of it is to cheat us out of hotel that we paid for to a cheap hotel in a weedful beach in Zanzibar. After promising to return 300 dollars for 8 months and 50 msg exchanges, I had to pay my friend on my own as I booked the trip . I feel terrible and stupid to have trusted them
Email Mitchell Wilson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Truly Unforgettable Experience
The sheer number of safari operators means it’s a bit of a minefield to choose the right one, especially as these trips can get quite expensive.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Silver Spark - I did a lot of research before deciding on our operator and am really pleased that we chose to entrust Abongo and Silver Spark with planning our safari itinerary.
It can be a bit daunting, sending money abroad, but from the outset, Abongo dealt with everything we required and adapted the itinerary as necessary.
Our driver was John - he was obviously a seasoned driver who knew how best to handle the sometimes tricky roads and terrain you have to deal with when in some of the National Parks.
The number of different animals we saw totally exceeded expectations. We were lucky enough to be in the Maasai Mara for the Great Migration, with gnus as far as the eye can see. We also spotted the Big 5 (a leopard albeit briefly).
If you’re considering doing a safari, I cannot recommend it enough. And if you’re struggling with trying to choose from the glut of safari operators, go with Silver Spark - you won’t regret it.
IT
Email Marco | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Safari Experience with Silver Spark – Kenya
At first, I was a bit hesitant to book directly with a local tour operator, but as soon as we arrived in Kenya, the warm welcome from Abongo (the boss) and Kevin made all my concerns disappear.
Abongo is always available: he replies within minutes, is attentive to every guest’s needs, and finds solutions for any request. Prices are very competitive thanks to the absence of intermediaries.
Our driver Edward was impeccable: cautious driving, reliable, respectful towards wildlife, kind, and quick to solve any unexpected issue. A true professional.
The lodges ranged from decent to excellent. In Kenya, you have to adapt to the local reality – if you’re looking exclusively for 5-star luxury hotels, this might not be the right kind of trip.
The tour was extraordinary: Tsavo, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara… breathtaking landscapes, unforgettable wildlife sightings, and flawless organization from start to finish.
An experience I wholeheartedly recommend. I will definitely return to Kenya with Silver Spark for my next safari!
NL
Email Leonard, john, fee and martha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was very hulpfull and a good guide. He made sturen we felt comfortabel the whole tour.
John Mankiri, really helped us with changing money. He made sure that we would understand what the planning was for the Day and we could always ask him questions. John made sure that the sxhedule would adjust to our needs.
ps. John mankiri deserves a promorion or a raise !!!!!
Email Mia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience with Amazing tour operator!
It was our first time in Africa, a trip to Kenya was our ideal and once in a lifetime experience that we both will look up to for years. This trip was absolutely phenomenal and I only have positive things to say about Silver Spark Africa Safaris and the team.
We meet Abongo, David and Kevin at the airport waiting for us before we could commence our 8 days trip across Kenya. I love every single communication we had regarding our itinerary and extra activity we selected including the ballon ride in Maasai Mara, we were both happy loved the ease of putting together the itinerary.
We visited 4 parks in total but most catching was the amazing Masai Mara. Our game drive in Mara was one of best and fully satisfying. Spotting all the big five animals. The Maa people are amazing, the wildlife is just stunning, you have to go to know how it is and experience it at first hand, it is difficult to explain before experiencing the Africa culture but once you do, it’s kind of amazing. It has absolutely nothing to do with an animal orphanage but reality where the animals run free and the circle of life can be experienced.
Our tour operator Silver Spark Africa Safaris, whom we chosen after careful consideration and analysis of reviews and forums. We all happy with the choice as the logistics were smooth, as we opted for the Van, was in great shape and never let us down and specially the guide, David, provided one of the best experiences we could ever hope for. I really understand Africa dynamics and when you go into every experience with an open mind. It turns to be more enjoyable than much expectation, however, silver team went out of their way to make it as enjoyable as possible. If you want a personal and more importantly personable experience Team Silver Spark Africa are the best guide in Kenya.
Email Eddie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent planning and execution of our safari and so helpful!
Our trip went very well, right from the start Silver Spark helped us. Special mention to Kepha and Abongo who made our trip really memorable.
We booked an 8-day safari with Silver Spark Africa. Abongo, responds quickly to inquiries. This was my first safari in Africa, so I didn’t know what to expect: a competitive quote, excellent service, integrity, a reliable vehicle and a world class experience that is both unforgettable and safe all I could have asked for from them.
We are patrons of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, so this safari was customized to allow us to spend time with foster elephant babies at both Ithumba and the Voi Stockade, as well as the Nairobi Nursery. Peter was also our driver, always punctual with our visitation schedule at the orphanages.
Ithumba must be the only place on earth where one can view wild elephants in such large numbers as they mingle with the orphans and other support workers, such an extraordinary experience.
We enjoyed several game drives in Tsavo West and East National Park. Peter, has a good eye and strong instinct when it comes to viewing wildlife.
For anyone planning a Kenya / Tanzania safari, Silver Spark Afruica should be your first contact.
NL
Email Vinod | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I do not recommend Silver Spark Africa
Our highly anticipated 5-day private safari, costing over $4000++, with Silver Sparks was a complete disaster. After full payment, we were subjected to:
• Substandard vehicle.
• A seemingly new and potentially unpaid driver.
• Unpaid entry fees at tour sites (despite our full payment).
• The driver's concern about not being paid, jeopardizing our return.
• Last-minute cancellation of our return airport transfer via text leaving us stranded.
• Unacknowledged overpayments for dinners.
• Zero communication or proactive updates from Silver Sparks during our trip.
• Unauthorized itinerary changes.
Silver Sparks takes your money and fails to deliver on their promises. This unprofessional and unacceptable experience ruined our first visit to Kenya. We strongly advise you to seek other reliable tour operators.
Silver Sparks never acknowledged returning the monies we paid twice due to their negligence. Seems to be their standard way of operating.
A formal complaint has been filed with the Nairobi tourist board.
Email Trecy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience and service!
Great value for our money, we did 14 days safari with husband, really enjoyed it from the start to end in Zanzibar.
We booked with Silver Spark Africa and Abongo helped us planned the entire 14 days for us, from Kenya to Zanzibar.
The tour satisfied us completely and David respected the planned program from park to park. The communication between us and the Abingo, was excellent and he proved to be very reliable, kind and punctual to sort any issue. David made sure, we saw all animals as possible and not let us get bored by always proposing valid activities, like we had an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru which was a bonus to us.
In Tanazania, our guide Waziri (Minister). We cannot thank him enough for giving us the trip of a lifetime too. He picked us up at Namanga boarder, after drop up by David, and we started our Safari. Making our way to Tarangire national park then to the Serengeti and finishing off Ngorongoro. This was wonderful and well planned. The guide shared all about every possible big5 animal and birds we came across. He actually had a knowledge about them from his explanation to showing us his small diary book where he normally refers. I do recommend to try out 14 days as you can really have a good experience of Kenya, Tanzania and their national parks, with the diverse culture what's the point of going all the way to Africa and not spend enough time on the experience!
In all the accommodations we had a hot shower, the food is enough and basic but I recommend to buy some snacks from supermarkets as well to have some snacks during your parks or hotel to hotel transfer.
Overall, I recommend you to go for it, it's a unique experience that you will never forget.
DE
Email Melanie und Markus | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience with a good tour operator and guide!
We booked an 8-day-private Safari (Aberdere - Nakuru - Massai Mara - Naivasha - Amboseli). It was our first trip to Afrika/Kenia and our first safari. We were really excited. Our tour operator answered all our requests promtly and was very friendly.
We asked for a german speaking guide, because our english isn't the best. And our Guide Titus spoke german very well. He took good care of us the whole trip. Everything was very well organized.
We saw the big 5 - 4 of them on our first game drive in Nakuru :-) - and the huge herds of wildebeest an zebras in the massai mara, even though we missed crossing the river - and the huge herds of elephants in Amboseli. It was incredible. All the parks were impressive in ther own way. We would skip the stop in Naivasha next time, even though the lodge was really great. It was really exciting to see the variety of landscape and it's people as we drove from one park to the other. the lodges our tour operator choosed, were good, we just can't recommend the AA lodge in Massai Mara.
We had a small problem with the car twice but they were solved immidiatly. Titus drove carefully, but sometimes it was still exciting for us, especially during the game drives on the washed out paths through ditches. But it was exciting to see and get to know everything.
We can recommend the silver spark team and Titus and a safari in Kenia.
IT
Email Stefano and Chiara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
My girlfriend and I did a 7 days Safari around Kenya (Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli). Abongo was very helpful and correct during the booking pre safari. Always here for us during the organization and also during our trip. I agreed some changes on the program based on our interests and everything went good. The lodges were to our expectations. Our guide Peter was the best person we could find. He was always with us and take care of us like sons (we're 26yo). He wasn't only a good and safe driver but also a kind and prepared guide about Kenya and its parks and animals. He is an awesome Person and we will take him in our Heart. We succeeded in see 4 out 5 of the big five and had beautiful Game Drives.
The price for what we've done was honest and Fair.
Thanks a lot to Abongo and Peter for this fantastic experience.
Stefano and Chiara from Italy