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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
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- Price Range:
- $100 to $750 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Scott Cresswell | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildlife in real encounter
My family had the most incredible safari experience with Native Afrika Voyages this past February, and it is something that we will cherish for a lifetime. From the very first communication to the final farewell, everything was handled with exceptional professionalism, warmth and attention to detail.
Our journey took us to Samburu where we met unique wildlife including the rare grezy zebra, Somali ostrich among others, then to Pejeta Conservancy where we found the cool blind Rhino and the rescued Chimpanzees well taken care of.
Lake Naivasha we enjoyed boat ride very close to hippos, then the grand finale Masai Mara a wildlife paradise that exceeds all expectations. From lions and elephants to hunting cheetahs and vast herds of buffalos roaming.
Our guide Lucas was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and patient about wildlife making sure every member of my family felt comfortable and engaged we already miss him. Lukas 4x4 was well equipped, accommodations that Native selected were excellent and worth each and every penny.
This to my family wasn't just a holiday, but deeply enriching journey into the the heart of Africa .
We highly recommend Native Afrika Voyages to anyone looking for an authentic, well organized, and truly magical safari experience.
Already dreaming about our next trip back to Africa.
Email Joshua | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a Lifetime with Native Afrika Voyage
Trip of a Lifetime with Native Afrika Voyage - so it’s only fair I give a thorough review!
I enquired about a private safari online after already booking my flights, so I needed to work backwards and fit everything around our dates. From the start, Milcah was incredibly thorough, helpful and accommodating. I changed our itinerary a couple of times, but she was always happy to make adjustments and came back with great suggestions also shift dates to make the hotel accommodation work.
I explained that I wanted plenty of variety, good accommodation and hotels with watering holes, and as a photographer, plenty of opportunities to photograph wildlife. Milcah went above and beyond and delivered exactly what we were looking for.
The itinerary was fantastic, with a great mix of accommodation and experiences. Alongside traditional game drives, we had a boat safari and a walking safari. Everything was organised perfectly, from airport pickup through to our final drop-off at our airport hotel. The service throughout was excellent, and Milcah was incredibly responsive, even outside normal hours.
Then there was our driver, Steve, who really made the trip unforgettable. His knowledge of the parks, wildlife and birds was excellent, but what really stood out to me as a photographer was how well he positioned the vehicle. He would often manoeuvre us into the perfect spot, giving me fantastic opportunities to photograph the animals. He was patient and always seemed to know where to position us for the best view, which made a huge difference to the photographs I was able to capture.
One of the absolute highlights was witnessing a lion attack during the Great Migration. It was a completely unpredictable wildlife moment that you simply cannot plan or guarantee, but Steve had us in the right place at the right time. I managed to capture a photograph during the encounter that has genuinely become my favourite photograph I've ever taken. As a wildlife photographer, it was an incredibly special moment that I will remember for the rest of my life.
Of course, wildlife is wild, and moments like this are never guaranteed. That's part of what makes a safari so special. You can plan the parks and routes, but ultimately the animals decide what happens. What you can ask for is an experienced guide who knows the area and gives you the best possible chance of witnessing those special moments, and Steve did exactly that.
His knowledge and eyesight were incredible too. We'd be driving along and Steve would suddenly spot an animal hundreds of metres away that we'd completely missed. In Amboseli, he knew where the elephants were likely to cross in front of Mount Kilimanjaro, and he helped us find animals we hadn't yet seen, including cheetahs and leopards.
The little details didn't go unnoticed either. Every morning the safari vehicle was spotless, our drinks were topped up with cold water, and Steve was always on time with a big smile. He even let us connect our own music to the vehicle's speakers.
Steve was an exceptional guide and driver, and as a wildlife photographer I couldn't have asked for someone better. I would highly recommend requesting him if you book with Native Afrika Voyage.
We had such an incredible experience that we're already organising another safari with Native Afrika Voyage, this time for my parents!
A huge thank you to Milcah, Steve and the whole Native Afrika Voyage team for an unforgettable trip. From the planning and organisation to the accommodation, experiences, wildlife and service, everything exceeded our expectations.
Highly recommend Native Afrika Voyage if you're planning a safari in Kenya. We couldn't have asked for a better trip!
