Company Owners, Mathew Jensen and Albert Keronye
Tapestry of Africa Tours and Safaris
- Offices In:
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United States
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2024)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $600 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
Email Al | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tapestry had outstanding communication throughout our trip and a great personal booking experience.
Tapestry of Africa was the perfect choice for us.
After doing a group tour in southern Africa the previous year we realised that this time we wanted to maximise the time spent in the national parks with the animals so Kenya was perfect. I was looking for a longer trip, around 3 weeks, that was packed with safari days.
There were only a few companies I could find doing longer trips that included Tsavo N.P. We wanted to go to Tanzania as part of the trip, specifically the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. I found Tapestry on Safari Bookings as they had a perfect trip listed.
Tapestry had amazing communication and flexibility when booking, allowing me to get my dream trip to everywhere I wanted to go for a suitable budget and timeframe.
Matt at Tapestry will make sure your trip is exactly what you want, you won’t just be another booking as you will be with some other companies. We also contacted a larger company who were too pushy to get the sale, only focusing on telling us how many reviews they had.
We had separate guides and vehicles in Kenya and Tanzania but we had a great time in both. Our guides were both very experienced, friendly and professional (and we had a really great time with them). Thanks to the knowledge and networking of our guides, the overload of animals we saw made sure that our cameras were never put away.
We will go back for another trip in a few years and we will talk to Tapestry because they listened to what we wanted and we trust them to deliver a great trip.
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Email Nina Sarkar | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most caring and personal tour operators I have experienced.
I started planning my safari vacation a year ahead and after reviewing several operators, I chose to go with Tapestry of Africa. Initially it was because of the quick response to my many queries, their patience with my constantly changing itinerary and their ability to immediately understand that this was a dream vacation for my family and I. Matt, Albert and Hilda worked with me patiently for 8 months on the most suitable itinerary, best accommodation within my budget and the experiences I was looking for - meticulously planning every minute detail. Matt’s input was invaluable and he sent me photos and videos of places, accommodations and experiences that we could have. I was indecisive about Lake Naivasha and Matt took a video of his boat ride on the lake to show me what it would be like! I was not sure of the lodge in Amboseli and Matt sent me a personal photo of his visit to Amboseli……The trip was perfect in every aspect thanks to Tapestry. In fact it was beyond expectation. There is not one thing I would change.
I have traveled extensively in many countries and I have worked with a lot of tour operators, but with Tapestry of Africa, I felt like I had a friend or family helping me plan this vacation.
From the day we landed in Nairobi till the day we returned home, someone from Tapestry was always checking in on us - was the drive ok, was the accommodation ok, how the safari was going, did we need anything….I felt I had a friend who was looking out for us at all times. Of course we saw a lot of animals, of course the places we visited were magical and the experience simply out of this world. But the best part of the vacation was the service and care provided by Tapestry. Hilda checked on us as we were waiting to board our return flight, after the vacation! I have never had a tour operator make sure I reached home safe and sound after the vacation! Hilda made sure we reached home! Along with helping plan the most perfect vacation, Tapestry will provide personal care and attention. They go above and beyond their call of duty.
We went to Kenya for a vacation and returned not only with fabulous memories and unforgettable moments but also with a deep bond with the team at Tapestry. Most tour operators will organize a safari vacation but Tapestry stands out as one that truly cares about their clients.
Email Christie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful experience
We just finished our safari with Tapestry of Africa and overall a great experience.
We felt the price was great and our accomodation was very comfortable, especially our last stay in Amboselli at the Tortellis camp. A note to others that there is a lot of driving involved and over some very rough roads so be prepared for that.
Also arrival times at some lodges are usually later than expected so again be prepared for this. Having said that we loved it all and were very happy with this company.
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Email Catherine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personalized, hands-on care. Treated like family!
Our 10-day African safari to Kenya and Tanzania was magical and memorable! We are so glad we chose to go with Tapestry of Africa because we were taken care of from the very beginning, from the video call to discuss itinerary options and prompt answers to every question (and there were a lot). The suggested accommodations were beyond expectations (even got the honeymoon suite at one - which was nice since we were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary) and the food at each of them was excellent - some offering à la cart and others buffet style, which made for a nice variety during our stay.
Albert, Hilda and Matt were there checking in on us prior to the trip and throughout and our guides, Alex and Ernest, took care of us through each of the parks and made sure we saw animals and had a great time. We really loved having the pop-up roof Land Cruiser all to ourselves and the personalized care and insights that each guide provided.
We were very happy with the time of year we chose to go - as the weather was not too hot or too cold and not crowded!
The bonus of booking with Tapestry of Africa was the humanitarian efforts that the organization provides with dental care to underserved African communities!
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Email Jason | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
conscientious and thoughtful
Tapestry of Africa worked very hard to make our trip enjoyable and stress free. Everyone was very helpful and our guides were great. Communication before and during our trip was great. One of our bags was lost during our flight and Tapestry worked hard to get it to us as soon as possible I do think it is helpful to have local currency and if you are using a land crossing from Kenya to Tanzania cash in US dollars or Tanzanian shillings was required to get visas.
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Email Norman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredibly adventure that lasted 23 days and covered Uganda Tanzania and Kenya.
Matthew and his team put together a 23 day dream adventure.
That started in Uganda with Francis where we went gorilla trekking in Bwindi and continued through Queen Elizabeth National Park and finished with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park.
And continued into Tanzania where are guide David who drove us all over the Serengeti to find Loins, Zebras ,Giraffes, Elephants, Leopards,Impalas, Thomson Gazelle and many other animals and birds. And we stayed in some of the most fabulous locations.
And continued into Kenya with a new guide Alex who made sure we didn't miss anything From Amboseli National Park Samburu,Ol Pejeta Conservancy,Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and finishing off With the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
And we stayed in some of the absolutely unique beautiful places.
Thank's again for a trip of a lifetime.
Nathalie and Norman.
Email Nuno | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you for the experience of a lifetime
We have just come back from our first (and it will definitely not be the last Safari) in Kenya and Tanzania. The whole family felt it was the best holiday ever! Tapestry of Africa were with us every step of the way from planning, suggesting alternatives and customizing our programme to fit our specific timeline adapting from their standard prtogrammes to being with us every step of the way. Logistics and safety cannot be taken for granted and Tapestry made sure we sorted out all the documentation on time, got all the advice, were there to pick us up from NAirobi airport all the way throughout our stay. Excellent guides in Masai Mara, Serengeti and in our stay in Zanzibar and 24 hour service from their Head office in Nairobi to sort out everything. They selected 2 great lodges and helped with logitcs with planes, and jeeps within the two conutries which is no small feat always available for any request. We definitely recommend them and will use them for our next Safari!
