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Email Mano | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Safari in Kenya Sep’24
Exceptional Safari in Kenya
Sep 2024 • Family
Our family of seven (including a 6 year old) just returned from a 9 day safari and I wanted to write a review because it was the best experience we could ever had hoped for. Nancy was so patient with us as we went back and forth several times fine tuning our itinerary. She always replied promptly, gave us valuable advice and organized everything right down to the final airport drop off so that our vacation was stress free and enjoyable. I have to make a special mention of Bedan our guide. While Nancy saw to all the details it was Bedan who made the safari absolutely memorable. He was so friendly and so knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure we had the best safari experience we could have hoped for. He would talk to other guides, get tips from them as to where the best animal sightings were and would joke about his “secret” which would be yet another marvellous animal sighting. He would drive around in all directions so we had the best vantage point to view and take photographs of the animals. My family and I don’t have enough words to say how incredible both Bedan and Nancy were.
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Email Monika W. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Moments in Kenya
Our safari in Kenya with Nico was far more than just an adventure – it was a journey full of wonder, joy, and connection with nature.
From the very first moment, we felt Nico’s passion, warmth, and deep love for the wilderness.
He didn’t just show us animals – he shared stories and insights about Africa’s beauty, its balance, and its spirit.
With his calm energy, knowledge, and sense of humor, every drive became something truly special.
The support from Nancy and Peter at Excel Gateways, both before and during the trip, was excellent – friendly, reliable, and always helpful. We felt completely taken care of from start to finish.
Thank you, dear Nico, for showing us Kenya through your eyes.
Your patience, enthusiasm, and warmth made this safari truly unforgettable. ❤️
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Email Archan Singha | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We are fully satisfied with the service of Excel Getaways.
They have delivered as per the itinerary discuss and agreed upon.
We are really happy and re consider them for a re visit.
Highly recommend
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Email Nancy Bradford | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly Recommend Excel Getaways
I used Nancy with Excel Getaways to book my first safari in Kenya last year. I was so impressed and fell in love with Kenya that I booked a second safari to Kenya this year. I stayed in 3 different parks including Amboseli, Tsavo West and Tsavo East. Nancy took care of all the details and all I had to do was show up at the airport. The 3 camps I stayed in were all lovely with great locations. The view of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Amboseli and the amazing waterholes in Tsavo West and East – saw so much wildlife relaxing on the back deck. Two of the camps also had pools which was nice as it did get quite hot during the day. I have complete faith in Nancy’s recommendations and her attention to all the details. The terrain of these parks was very different than Massai Mara which made wildlife sightings more challenging. I was most fortunate to have Nico as a guide again this year. He is very personable with 30 years guiding experience. He speaks fluent German and English. I was blessed to see so many amazing animal sightings because of Nico’s expertise. Some highlights were Craig in Amboseli (the oldest surviving super tusker); male and female ostriches walking along the road with their 12 chicks, a nursing giraffe and numerous nursing baby elephants. Another highlight was seeing 6 lion cubs emerge from a bush their mom’s had hid them in all day. Such an amazing trip!! I highly recommend Nancy with Excel Getaways as a fantastic, trustworthy tour operator and Nico as a guide – you will be in good hands.
Email Gregory | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excel listened to my needs, understood my vision, met all of my goals, and exceeded my expectations.
I specifically wanted to work with a local Kenyan based tour company and get something a little better then a canned package. I identified 8 different operators and I contacted each one with my numerous questions and concerns, including; the time of year, the destinations I had in mind, the level of accommodations, the potential animals I would see, and the other travelers I would be with. All 8 operators responded, but 2 felt like they were entirely AI generated, and 2 were considerably outside my budget. From the remaining 4 operators, the team at Excel were the only team who clearly understood my goals, and offered alternative suggestions to meet my needs. They challenged what I 'thought' I wanted and helped me with an itinerary that ended up as a the prefect trip. This was a big event that was on the bucket list for a long time. I wanted it to be great, and I worried about every detail. I really wasted a lot of energy on that. I believe the team at Excel were able to determine the sweet spot for my trip based on our numerous communications. They put us in the right place at each destination, our guide was the best, we felt comfortable and safe, and the price point was consistent from all the quotes I received. I believe I got a better a Safari experience as a result of Excel Getaways!
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Email Sayan Murkhejee | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable Experience with Excel Gateways – Kenya Wildlife Trip
I had an amazing and truly memorable trip with Excel Gateways earlier this month. From the very beginning, Nancy was incredibly helpful in curating our itinerary. Her valuable guidance and insights helped us make the most of our trip in a cost-effective and efficient way.
A special mention goes to Bedan, our guide for the 6-day Kenya wildlife tour. He was absolutely fantastic—highly experienced and deeply knowledgeable about all the national parks and Kenya's geography. His local contacts and helpful advice added a personal touch to our journey and made the experience even more special.
We were fortunate to spot nearly everything we had hoped to see, especially during our time in Masai Mara.
Thank you once again to the entire team for a well-organized and unforgettable adventure!