Ongeri Expeditions Team
Ongeri Expeditions
- Offices In:
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Netherlands
United States
United Kingdom - Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, KATO, TRA & TOSK
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email John | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Abner and Team were Amazing!
Abner and his team were so on top of things. We felt safe entire time. Cars were nice and pretty high end SUVs.
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Email Shifali | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The team at Ongeri Expeditions is absolutely phenomenal!
Where do I even begin?!? Ongeri Expeditions left no stone unturned while perfectly planning our DREAM safari vacation! From the very first email inquiry, they were on top of every detail. I had the pleasure of working very closely with Cazeah (Qazeah) so I would love to give her a special shout-out! She was available by email, text, phone around the clock! She answered every question in a timely manner and provided responses and solutions that were practical for us! I told her exactly what we hoped to see and do and she delivered with ideas every time! We added on a day-trip at the last minute and she coordinated and turned it around in less than 24 hours (that too in peak season-- talk about efficiency!). Working with Ongeri Expeditions was truly a stress-free experience and I wouldn't do it any other way. They took care of the details so my husband & I could truly soak in the beauty of Masai Mara! I would also like to highlight the help they provide at the airport. They created a smooth experience through customs after a long and tiring 24 hours of travel. They have a point person at the airport to help with luggage, purchase of SIM cards, and transportation to the hotel. We felt like we were on vacation from the minute we landed because they were able to help us through the busy airport experience. I cannot praise Cazeah enough- thank you for providing us such a 5-star experience! I also had the pleasure of connecting with the owner and CEO of Ongeri Expeditions, Abner (a.k.a Avner Lux), and he was extremely humble and helpful as I worked through what areas and destinations I wanted to visit while in Kenya. He's also extremely well-traveled so his advice and expertise were greatly appreciated. In addition to helping us book our accommodations and flight transfers to/from Masai Mara, Ongeri Expeditions also booked our excursions such as the hot air balloon safari (truly a once in a lifetime opportunity). To top it all off, Abner included a night safari for us at no charge to us (this was beyond thoughtful & generous) and it ended up being the highlight of our trip! It's evident that Abner cares about his clients and he takes their business seriously. He did whatever he could to make this the most memorable trip for us. This is a reflection of the great company he has created as well! Ongeri Expeditions also made sure to remind the camp of our dietary restrictions (vegetarian) and my birthday (which led to the most memorable birthday celebration). Overall, our trip to Kenya's Masai Mara wouldn't have been possible without Ongeri Expeditions! They went above and beyond our expectations (5+++ stars!!) I cannot recommend Ongeri Expeditions enough and I will definitely use them to book ALL of my future trips to the continent of Africa & beyond! If you're looking for a tour operator, look no further! You're in great hands with Ongeri Expeditions! Whether it's your first safari experience or 10th, Ongeri Expeditions will curate the trip of a lifetime!
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Email Martin Niverra | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Worth Every Dollar
Having gone to a safari before, the safari offered by Ongeri Expeditions was way different and the luxury level cannot be unmatched! We enjoyed all the four destinations we went to; Amboseli - we saw the big elephants, Samburu - we were lucky to spot all the special five, Ol Pejeta - This conservancy was special to us, we saw the last two northern white rhinos and that was amazing and finally we finished with Masai Mara - were we saw the big five and had breakfast with the lions !
My family and I want to thank Abner for organizing such a great safari! All went well and we really appreciate. I recommend Abner and the team at Ongeri Expeditions if you’re looking for a well planned luxury safari.
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Email Syed hussain | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Martin was so kind, patient and friendly. Simply amazing!
I booked a private safari with Ongeri and told then what kind of experience I wanted and I was so happy to see I made the right choice in going with them. Cazeah was extremely understanding of what i was looking for and she helped me book the right package. She helped me with information regarding vaccines and visas, and we went through a briefing of what i could expect on the trip. She was very present and always got back to me in a timely fashion. They booked me at the spirit of masai mara, a lodge in the conservancy, and had Martin as my guide. He picked me up in Nairobi, and we drove to the Mara, stopping along the way in different towns and experiencing the country a bit. It was wonderful. Martin knew that with the private tour I wanted to stay away from crowds and loud noises and just take in being with the animals in there natural habitat, undisturbed. He would drive quietly and carefully, almost instinctively knowing when to stop for pictures or just to observe, and when to keep going. His driving was beyond amazing, we went off reading along so many different types of terrains, seeking out the animals, and throughout the entire 4 days Martin was patient with me, kept me safe and was just overall such a kind person. He really made me feel welcome and comfortable. His knowledge of the Mara and the animals and the culture are rich, and he shared many stories with me, which I appreciated. I will return to Africa, and book with Ongeri again, and specifically woth Martin as my guide again.
Thank you for giving me the memories of a lifetime!
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Email Samita | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Phenomenal
Alex K. was a pleasure to deal with from day one until the end. He was courteous to make sure all my needs were met, my dietary restrictions were catered for, I was picked up from the airport and transferred to next airport with ease. He followed up with me and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the planning process and recommended a good time to have fly down to make it in time to view the migration. My stay at &Beyond Kichwa Tembo was beautiful, peaceful, and nothing short of tranquil. Alex also recommended Tele as my tour guide and he couldn't have been more right about the choice. Tele was a natural at his job and genuinely passionate, and without Alex's recommendation I wouldn't have had a truly amazing experience that I had. I know this is always a team effort so thank you to everyone who contributed in making my first solo trip to Africa the most marvelous and memorable one. Special shout-out to Alex. Choose Alex, you're in good hands. :)
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Email Suva & Arij | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience in Masai Mara
We contacted Ongeri Expeditions through safaribookings.com for safari in Masai Mara. I was in contact with Cazeah from the beginning. The communication with Cazeah was really good. Every time there were any questions she replied to me immediately. From initial discussions, customising the tours as per our need, choosing the camp in Masai Mara, arranging our pick up and drop off :everything went very smooth. Cazeah was very nice to arrange everything for us. We stayed in Emayian luxury camp in Masai Mara and our guide was Martin. We really enjoyed our stay, food, bush breakfast in our camp. Martin is a really nice and knowledgeable guide. He picked us from the airport and took care of us throughout the trip. He made sure we spot everything during our game drive. He put so much effort in our game drive. We really appreciate it. We are really happy that we had such a wonderful experience. It was an experience of lifetime. Thanks a lot Ongeri Expeditions, Cazeah and Martin.
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Email Rens | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of a lifetime Safari experience thanks to Ongeri Expeditions
My parents were visiting me in Kenya and I wanted to show them around. So I sent an email to Ongeri expeditions and directly got a call from Abner, the owner of the business. A great guy who was very considerate, kind, and helfpul. We have had great contacts along the way and he truly did a great job during preparation.
During the safari we resided at Spirit of Masai mara and they had good contacts with Ongeri as well. It was luxurious, amazing food, and a swimming pool.
Ongeri will keep in touch with you to keep you posted and to help solve any issues or questions you may have. It can be as low key as a WhatsApp message, very convenient if you ask me.
All in all, great safari, great tour operator!
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Email Gonzalo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing service, amazing people, the really know what they are.doing.
We had an amazing time in Kenia, Joshua, our guide is an expert finding the animals, and we were able to witness amazing things.
Qazeah our contact was really helpful and kind.
Plea try to travel light and take a small bag with you because Kenya Airways is a disaster, they delay and lost bags! So be very carful with this.
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Email Kiat Seng | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb Experience!
Pros:
1) We had a highly experienced guide/driver in Martin. He is very knowledgeable and takes time to explain the itinerary and what we see. A careful driver and we felt safe all the time with him.
2) The camps, Jambo Mutara (Ol Pejeta) and Mara Bush Camp (Masai Mara), were fantastic in terms of comfort, level of attentiveness and quality of service. We would definitely return to these camps in the future! Unfortunately our Amboseli camp was a bit of a let down in terms of quality and comfort.
3) We explored to Ol Pejeta, Amboseli and Masai Mara. Each park was magnificent and beautiful in its own way. Highly recommended.
Cons:
1) The distance between each park is quite big as Kenya is huge and the parks can be far apart. We drove for the most part but also travelled by flight from Amboseli to Masai Mara. The drive from Ol Pejeta to Amboseli took 9 hours! Without doubt, the flight was the least “painful” travel option. We will only opt for the flight option when we go back again. If you opt for road transport, do plan your itinerary carefully to ensure your travel time does not exceed 4-5 hours from park to park, else it gets physically exhausting.
Email Jos | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best Wildebeest Migration Ever
Our trip to masai Mara was affordable, we stayed in three camps in the different sections of the park so that we could catch a glimpse of the migration. Two full days we watched the migration without any effect from other vehicles. Abner understood what we were after and he booked us in strategic camps. Thank you Ongeri