Sunnycreek Safaris Team
Sunnycreek Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Dwaine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Jeff was an amazing guide! He was so engaging and enthusiastic. We saw so many animals and Jeff made sure we had the perfect opportunity to take great pictures. I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari experience!
Email Stephanie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I would recommend Sunnycreek Safaris to everyone!
Before arriving I was in contact with Maureen to arrange the safari. Her level of customer service was outstanding and made me feel comfortable that I had chosen the right company to book with. She replied to any questions I had instantly and always kept me updated on the itinerary.
The actual safari was amazing. Jeff was my guide and driver. He was great fun and made sure we got fantastic sightings of the big 5. Jeff never rushed the group, allowed us time to take photos and provided any information we wanted about the animals we were viewing. I would highly recommend him and Sunnycreek as a company in general.
AE
Email Gen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
Sunny creek especially Maureen is very organized and accommodating. Airport transfer was included even after the end of safari. Our tour guide, Jeff is the coolest, chasing lions and leopards. Highly recommended to all those seeking adventures.
AE
Email Pablo Santos Jr. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the most organized and affordable tours we have experienced!
Great travel agency for he first time safari tourist. Great job of Ms. Maureen and our driver Jeff who takes care of us in the whole tour! Well done Guys! We really appreciate it!
US
Email Grace | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour company, and especially my great driver Jeff!
This is a reliable and great tour company. My Safari driver, Jeff, was a safe driver, nice person, and made my experience memorable! I couldn’t ask for more (:
US
Email Laurel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
James was enthusiastic, responsive, and passionate while helping me set up the tour arrangements
I was a solo female traveler making arrangements with James over WhatsApp only ~1-2 months before the trip. James was reassuring I'd be safe, have an incredible time with memories to last a lifetime, and be able to see plenty of animals. All were true :)
Be advised, when you book solo, you will be paired with other travelers, solo, couples, friends, etc. Most of the time they are nice people but on the off-chance that they are not, have patience, otherwise, pay for your own private safari! :)
Some highlights were seeing 4/5 of the 'big five' and seeing :
baboons mating, hyenas and lions feeding on buffalo, lions cuddling, elephants guarding their babies, a massive heard of buffalos, vultures perching & flying, and pumbas trotting around.
Interacting with locals at the neighboring Masai Mara village was also a highlight! Highly recommend immersing yourself in this experience, as it is truly memorable, heart-warming and eyeopening.
I booked a 5 day safari and saw 4 national parks. Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Hells Gate (where we got to rent and ride bikes) were my favorites.
James gave me the passenger seat in the LandCruiser Jeep, which was such a comfortable car.
(Besides the Tour Guide, food and accommodations, you are largely paying for the vehicle since you are in it almost the majority of the safari, be it driving to & from national parks & accommodations or the game drives themselves. So I'm so glad we had a safe, comfortable & durable vehicle, especially during the African massages :D)
Johny was my tour guide and he was so forgiving while I was filming almost the entire experience. He was passionate about making sure that we had the best angles for photo/video capturing. He has superb driving skills -- (you couldn't pay me to drive in Kenya) -- and has the perfect personality and temperament for a guide.
When I got sick halfway through the trip, Johny drove me to a local clinic and stayed with me patiently & calmly while I was getting evaluated and we returned back to the accommodations. Huge 5 stars for that, I don't know what I would've done without him.
Johny was so knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. It's so clear that it's fulfilling to him to be able to share the gift of safari with his clients and he is born to do this. There were never too many or stupid questions we could ask Johny.
The accommodations we stayed in were really great given that this was a more budget-friendly safari. I had my own room, bathroom (toilets with running water for those wondering), and a bed in every single accommodation. All of the beds had mosquito nets, too. And the staff were extremely friendly.
If you like snacks, I recommend packing bars, fruit & nuts/chips if you think you'll need them throughout the safari.
I'm so glad I chose to support locally, pay direct to James and support his business, and have this experience. There are lots of travel organizers out there and they're way more expensive because there's a middle man. Definitely consider supporting local if you have the option to because it's a sustainable type of tourism.
James & Johny are forever friends. ASANTE!! <3
NL
Email Wagner | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing time
We had a great time with this company, our guide was very kind and helpful, also the company was very transparent with the communication, plus their chose stays was also very comfortable.
KW
Email Everett | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jeff is passionate about delivering a top-notch experience to his tourists/guests! Thank you!
I am not even sure where to begin about my experience here in Kenya, especially the four-day safari I booked through Sunny Creek Safaris. I will do my best to keep this as brief as possible.
From the beginning when I was picked up from my hotel and transferred over to meet my tour guide, Jeff, the experience was hassle and pain-free. Jeff was very friendly and polite from the moment he introduced himself to our group, and made it a point to encourage us to ask questions and not be afraid to raise any concerns should they arise. For anyone who has not experienced traffic like Kenya's traffic, you're in for an experience. However, I was not concerned at all given Jeff is a very safe driver and could anticipate other drivers'actions. This was peace of mind for someone like me who likes to be in control when it comes to "road trips."
I will lump up my experiences at Masai Mara, Lake Navaisha, and Lake Nukuru together. This experience was one that I could not even begin to put into words, nor will all the photos I took ever do it any justice. A majority of this safari was just soaking it all in and enjoying the many moments I had. The land and terrain are just too surreal to try and explain, and all I can say is one needs to experience this for oneself. Something I truly enjoyed and found to be indicative of Jeff's passion for what he does were the impromptu "quizzes" he had for our group. This was not to "test" us or put us on the spot, but I realize Jeff's goal was to inform us. He was genuinely engaged with us and wanted us to soak up and take as much information back home with us.
Some things I can offer from my experience (personal preferences) to maybe help those considering this trip in order to better prepare themselves would be, if you enjoy Coke Zero, Diet Coke/Pepsi, you may want to bring your own as there was none available during our stay at the campsite for Masai Mara. Additionally, there was no sweeteners such as Stevia or Splenda. Again, these are personal preferences. I want to ensure that it is known, this is as close as you can get to "roughing it" while still having amenities available to you. The weather was amazing during my time here, but even during warmer months, I would still very likely wear long pants and long-sleeves because of the elements (bugs, mosquitoes, etc.). If you choose to wear more comfortable clothing, bring repellent. I love the fact that any type of service for cells was very limited because this would take away from the experience. The staff at every point of our trip was very friendly and helpful.
If you have any reservations or are just contemplating this adventure, I highly recommend you do yourself the favor and book this trip and prepare for an amazing experience!
SA
Email Abdelrahman Babiker | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An enchanting experience that is relatively affordable and complete in one package.
SunnyCreeks provided my friend and I with an amazing experience that I truly recommend everyone should try out. They really made the most of the amount whilst not being too expensive. Everything was adequate and good for the price housing, food, safari car, everything! We went with Alex as our driver and guide and he did an amazing job at explaining and talking about all animals that we encountered. Alex really went out of his way to make sure each and every one of us had a good time and that I loved. We were able to spot all big 5. Though I have a few minor concerns over the whole experience.
1. I wish the tipping/fee culture was explained more adequately for someone who comes from a different culture tipping is not the norm however when visiting the masai mara village, then going over the river we were expected to tip, as well as pay a masai mara entrance fee which threw us offgaurd as I didn't expect to spend cash during. (thou the tipping wasn't a lot ~20-40$) I still would have appreciated an earlier headsup. I would have honestly preferred if the price of the package was increased to accommodate the tipping as I found it to be a negative part of my experience. As budget travelers we try to calculate everything involved and these unexpected fees do harm the experience.
2. The third day could have included more activities we visited the masai mara village (took around 2-3 hours) and travelled to the lake to check in. I really think we could have done a lot more in terms of visiting local attractions or just going around in the city or even a group entertainment activity. In the evenings there was a lot of emptiness we wished could have spent better.
3. I wish we were given more tips about pricing and tourism merchandise earlier. Just general tips that help when it comes to bargaining and discussing. We were cheated by the village people who guilt tripped us into purchasing mass produced items that were described as "unique and locally made" and paid 2-3x their usual prices. For many this might be the first thing we try in Kenya so general tips would be nice.
However, the above concerns still did not ruin the experience sunnycreeks is still an amazing provider and I would definitely come back with them again. Even before we landed in Nairobi Maureen made sure our itinerary was correct and that our airport pick up went smoothly. Sunnycreeks gave us nice recommendations of places to enter and spend time as our flights were in an awkward timing. and Maureen made sure our return to the airport went smoothly and even offered us rides to the airport on the way back.
BE
Email Martijn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sunnycreek Safaris offers good safari tours at a sharp price
I did the 4 day safari tour to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. The price was half of the quotes of some other agencies, yet the quality was very decent. My guide, James, did a great job keeping everybody in his Land Cruiser happy. Would definitely recommend.