NAIROBI KENYA
Balu Travel
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Member Of:
- KWS & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Budget & mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $175 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
Email Eva | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
We had an amazing time with Benson and Tetu, who took us to the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Naivasha. We were incredibly lucky to see the Big Five, along with some truly amazing sightings.
Benson and Tetu were both professional, well organised, and always on time. They were also very accommodating, adjusting our start and finish times to suit our preferences. We spent long hours in the car, often 10+ hours a day, so it must have been tiring for them, although they never let it show. Their enthusiasm and commitment throughout the trip really stood out.
Both Benson and Tetu had a great eye for spotting wildlife and helped us make the most of every game drive. A special thanks to Tetu, who did all the driving with a smile on his face. He was incredibly patient, never complained, and maintained a positive attitude even after such long days. He also communicated very well with the other safari drivers, which was a great help in finding wildlife and getting us into the best possible viewing spots.
Together, Benson and Tetu made our safari a truly memorable experience. We really appreciated their hard work, flexibility, and good humour throughout the trip, and would happily recommend them to anyone planning a safari in Kenya.
Email Andrea and Ryan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
No regrets booking with Balu Travel
We had Benson as our guide for three days in the Maasai Mara and had a great experience. It’s a real plus that he is from the Maasai Mara and knows the area and so many people. He knows the animals very well, gives us a lot of information about them, and sometimes we were the first to spot wildlife. He didn’t even have a spotter or telescope with him, but it seemed like he had telescopic eyes!
He is an excellent driver both on and off road, always kind and friendly, and we always felt safe with him.
Even after long hours of driving, Benson always gave his best to make our safari special. Thank you, Benson, for three wonderful days!
Email Adele | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Safari was amazing. Kasaine was so good. He told us we could get selfies with all the animals and he wasn’t joking. We seen everything except for the elusive rhino. Karina is very knowledgeable about everything safari. He is also a good driver and educator. Would definitely recommend this safari tour.
KR
Email SANGIL | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
The tour was valuable. And the guide James was perfect. He took us to the wildlife that others couldn't easily find.
SE
Email Mathias & Anette | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best experiences in our lives!
We had four great days with the driver / tour guide Isaac in Nakuru and Masai Mara. He is extremely friendly, service-minded and excellent at spotting the animals. We saw the Big 5, the wildebeest / zebra migration over River Mara and numerous other animals. We stayed at the Ziwa Lodge and the Jambo Mara Bush Lodge and they were both very good.
The whole experience with Balu was great - from the process of ordering over the Internet, via payment (we had some problem with money transfer first that Morris, the Manager at Balu, solved for us), detailed information of the itinerary and of course the safari itself.
We highly recommend Balu and Isaac for this kind of adventure!
ES
Email Benjamin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect experience
Such a perfect experience with Balu ! Our 2 days trip to Amboseli was very great, from our pick up at our hotel until the crossing of the border after the park(they even help us crossing the border) ! Our guides were very kind,interesting and dynamic. Everything was well organized. Thanks a lot for this experience !
NL
Email Joel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari, incredible wildlife and the best guide, Isaac. A new brother! ❤️
What an amazing safari experience in Kenya! We started at Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru, followed by two days in the Maasai Mara. Everything was perfectly organised and the accommodations were great.
Our guide Isaac made the safari truly special. He is known as one of the best guides, and we quickly understood why. On the first day, a leopard walked right past our bus, giving us an incredible view. On the second day, Isaac himself spotted another leopard from about a kilometre away, while we couldn’t see anything in the bushes. We were the first ones there, before all the other safari vehicles arrived.
Thanks to Isaac, we saw the entire Big Five, as well as cheetahs, jackals, foxes and so many other animals. The visit to a Maasai village was also a great addition.
We started this safari as two brothers, but we came home with a new brother: Isaac. ❤️
An unforgettable experience!
KR
Email Jiu | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Experience
An Amazing and Unforgettable Safari Experience
We had a really satisfying 3-day safari tour in the Maasai Mara.
Above all, our guide was very good at spotting animals, so we were able to see many different animals in a short period of time. We were especially lucky to see all of the Big Five, which was an unforgettable experience.
It was also great that he quickly figured out where the animals were and tried to position the vehicle in a good spot so that we could get a better view.
Thanks to him, we were able to see the animals from a close distance and take lots of photos and videos. The moment when we saw the rhino was especially memorable, and I think I will remember it for the rest of my life.
It was my first safari experience in Africa, and it became an even more enjoyable and special trip thanks to our guide. I would definitely recommend this safari to anyone planning a trip to the Maasai Mara.
Thank you!
ES
Email Ainhoa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing private safari – excellent service and unforgettable experience
We had an amazing private safari with Balu Travel, visiting the Masai Mara and Amboseli. From the very beginning, communication was excellent and everything was very well organised.
A special mention to Tetu and Benson, our guides throughout these five days. They were incredibly kind, friendly and always willing to go the extra mile to make our experience as special as possible. They were also excellent at finding the best spots and positioning us perfectly to enjoy some unforgettable wildlife sightings, including the Big Five.
We were lucky enough to see an incredible variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, giraffes, zebras and many other animals. The combination of the Masai Mara and Amboseli was fantastic, especially with the stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the huge elephant herds.
The accommodation and meals were very good, and the whole trip felt comfortable and well organised from start to finish. Considering that it was a private safari with transfers, park fees, full board and accommodation included, we felt it offered excellent value for money.
We would definitely recommend Balu Travel to anyone looking for a reliable, well-organised and unforgettable safari experience in Kenya.
Thank you, Tetu and Benson, for making these five days so special! 🇰🇪
ES
Email ION MASAAI | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience
Our experience with Tetu and Benson was simply unforgettable.
From the very first moment, they were very friendly, generous and kind, making us feel comfortable and well looked after throughout the entire trip. The treatment was excellent from beginning to end.
The safari was incredible. We were lucky enough to see the Big Five , something we will always remember, and Tetu and Benson were always focused on finding the best locations and the best views for us, both in the Maasai Mara and Amboseli. You can really tell that they know the parks extremely well and that they genuinely enjoy what they do\.
I think the value for money is excellent, especially considering the attention, experience and effort they put into making everything perfect for us.
Without a doubt, I would recommend Tetu and Benson to anyone who wants to experience an authentic, special and well-organized safari. For us, it has been a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
Thank you so much for everything, Tetu and Benson. Asante!!!🦁🐘❤️
