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Native Afrika Voyages
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- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $750 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Serena | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review of Native Voyagers – Safari in Kenya (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha)
1. Professionalism and Organization
The agency proved to be responsive and punctual in answering all our pre-trip requests. Upon arrival at the airport, we were warmly welcomed by the staff, who outlined the itinerary. A nice and much-appreciated touch was the gift of gadgets (water bottles and hats). However, the proposed itinerary was not optimized: it would have made much more sense to visit Masai Mara – Nakuru – Naivasha in that order, avoiding long and unnecessary back-and-forth transfers.
2. Punctuality
Overall, they were punctual, but the program management was left too much to our own judgment. The guide did not set a realistic schedule, which resulted in the loss of valuable time during the trip.
3. Hotels
No negative remarks here: we had chosen them ourselves from Italy, and they met expectations.
4. Guide
We had requested an Italian-speaking guide to gain deeper insights into the flora and fauna, but the person who accompanied us, although kind and sociable, did not have the skills of a true tour guide. He turned out to be more of an escort than a safari expert. On the last day, the Nairobi tour was limited to an insignificant walk around the city, when we would have preferred a more structured visit.
5. Driver and Vehicle
The driver was reluctant to go off-road, and the vehicle did not match the one shown in the photos: it was very old and lacked a radio for communication. This limited the chance to coordinate with other jeeps, so we often arrived late at wildlife sighting points. In addition, the driver drove very slowly and stuck to the main tracks, without attempting alternative routes. On several occasions, we had to point out where other jeeps had stopped to observe animals.
Conclusion
The overall experience was positive thanks to the unique beauty of the places and the abundance of wildlife, which alone makes the trip worthwhile. However, Native Voyagers’ service needs improvement: a truly knowledgeable safari guide should provide in-depth explanations, greater knowledge of the territory, and a more structured time management. Moreover, a suitable and well-equipped vehicle would make a real difference in wildlife viewing. With a few improvements, the quality of the experience could rise significantly.
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Email Vincenzo e Claudia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari to kenya
We did a safari in Kenya of 3 nights and 4 days, we found the tour consistent with what we had agreed, the quality / price was excellent, the staff very kind, and helpful, the only thing that was not good was the very few knowledge of the Italian language of the guide who had to be a guide who spoke Italian as per agreements but it was not so, even if kind and with the desire to learn, but not up to par.
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Email Nishant | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Michael bonded with us like a family member. Highly recommend Native Afrika for your safari needs!
I was in touch with several tour operators during my research for Kenya safaris. Amongst all, Native Afrika Voyages stood out due to the efficiency and speed of communication. Mary diligently followed up every couple of days to ensure the lines were open and her email was on top of my inbox. She provided all the necessary information about every segment of our trip in a concise and lucid manner. The hotels suggested by her across different budget options were also great.
We were genuinely and pleasantly surprised by the welcome at our hotel, accompanied by the useful gifts. Although the van provided for the ride lacked general excellence, Michael’s assortment of descriptions of the surrounding view with humorous detail and sleek driving skills well compensated for it. Michael is a knowledgable guide and kept my father well entertained and engaged throughout the trip.
The overall experience would have been excellent had we been provided a better vehicle (or would have been given a headsup about the van through sharing of photos in advance etc.). Nonetheless, I would definitely want to re-engage Native Afrika Voyages in future.
Email Susan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari company
We had an amazing experience and would recommend this tour operator. Our tour guide, Cyrus, was excellent - very knowledgeable, accommodating to our needs, went over and beyond to find us the big 5 which was spectacular! A brilliant and a safe driver. We thoroughly enjoyed our safari and would love to visit Kenya again.
Email Tom | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing Safari with a brilliant guide.
We had a brilliant safari with Native Afrika Voyages. It was a truly amazing and unforgettable experience that we will certainly remember for the rest of our lives. Cyrus was the perfect driver and tour guide, his knowledge of Nairobi, Nakuru, and the Maasai Mara was truly amazing. It was fascinating learn about his country and it's wildlife from an expert like him.
Cyrus was also a brilliant driver, especially considering some of the long days he had behind the wheel and the very challenging roads he drove on. He certainly worked incredibly hard for us, and for that we are immensely grateful.
His ability to track animals in Nakuru and the Maasai Mara was unbelievable. On numerous occasions he was able to get us into amazing spots to view and take photos of the animals from incredibly close up. He also knew some good and relatively secluded spots to view the animals away from other tour vehicles. We were lucky enough to see every animal we wanted to over the four days (Lions, Leopard, Cheetahs, Elephants, Rhinos, Eagles, Zebras, Hippopotamus etc).
Cyrus was always very hospitable and funny, and very good at communicating.
He had our full confidence for the whole trip, and was very pragmatic and competent when dealing with any little issues we had.
All the accommodation we stayed at was fantastic, full of very kind, helpful and hospitable staff. The bike ride, boat tour, walking safari and walk were all fantastic and made us feel fully immersed in the safari experience.
We have absolutely no complaints about Cyrus or Native Afrika Voyages. If we were to come back to Kenya for another Safari, we would certainly choose Native Afrika again and would very much hope to have Cyrus as our guide.
Incredible experience, Native Afrika went above and beyond
My family of 7 had an unforgettable experience on the 5 day safari to Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivisha and Masai Mara. We were lucky enough to have CYRUS as our guide for the 5 days and he was fantastic, he went above and beyond to make our time the best it could be. He was so knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions. The food provided throughout was delicious and plentiful that we weren't hungry. The accomodations were again, brilliant, we had no issues and would stay at all of them again. The Ol Moran tented camp just next to the Masai Mara, was beautiful, surrounded by nature. The staff everywhere are amazing, the friendliest people ever. Also thanks to MILCAH for all her hardwork over the past year helping to organise the safari and making it happen, she was so friendly and adapted everything to exactly what we wanted and needed. Would highly recommend this company to go on your safari, we had the best time. THANK YOU
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Email Pepijn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great
Had a great trip with our tour Gide Mike. He had a lot of knowledge about the animals and knew how to keep the whole trip interesting.
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Email Hugo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tour Experience with Magic Mike!
We had the absolute pleasure of spending three days with Mike, AKA Magic Mike, Mike Verstappen, as our driver, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! From start to finish, he made our journey truly unforgettable.
Mike is not just a driver—he’s a passionate guide, a fantastic storyteller, and an all-around great person to be around. His love for his job is evident in everything he does. He made sure we felt safe at all times with his smooth and careful driving, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy the trip.
Mike shared fascinating facts about the surroundings, wildlife, and local culture, making every moment of the tour even more enriching.
On top of that, Mike is simply a great guy—friendly, funny, and easy to talk to. He created a fun and comfortable atmosphere, making the long drives feel much shorter. Whether it was sharing stories, cracking jokes, or giving us insider tips, he always went the extra mile to make sure we had the best time possible.
If you’re looking for a driver who is not only professional and skilled but fun, look no further than Magic Mike! He turned our trip into something truly special, and we can’t recommend him enough.
Thank you, Mike, for an amazing experience!
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Email Thom | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
(Mighty) Mike was the best guide we had in the whole trip
Always on time and very serviceminded, we had a fun time joking and learning about the culture and nature in Kenya
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Email Elias | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best tour guide, Magic Mike!
Very good organized tour! Everything was spot on! Tour guide was the best, Magic Mike (Michael) in particular!! Wish u all the best!