Kikwetu CEO, guide and happy clients after a tour
Kikwetu Cultural Adventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2011)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $80 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Donna | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari and city vacation for two.
My daughter and I visited Kenya after her graduation from residency. As a woman in her 70's I did not feel up to going to Africa my first time without some kind of support, though did not want to take a regular tour. I found Kikwetu searching on line, and decided to take a chance as it advertised personal tours. Kenneth of Kikwetu was amazing. Over the months of preparation he answered every email immediately, listened to what I wanted to do, was patient with my requested changes, and had good suggestions when needed. In Kenya we were met immediately, and always had a gentleman at our disposal as needed. A driver took us to several safari camps, and then to the airplane to go to the Maasai Mara for the camp located inside the Mara. They worked around our meeting family friends in Nairobi. Another driver met us in Mombasa and took care of us there as desired. They made the journey safe, fun and hassle free for two women who knew nothing about Kenya! I highly recommend Kikwetu Cultural Adventures if you want to plan your own vacation / tour with local support.
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Email Kaanen family | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional safari + holiday; value for money
After booking our KLM-flight Amsterdam-Nairobi ourselves, we asked Kikwetu (Tour-consultant Kenneth) to organise our 16-days Safari + holiday-programm in Kenya.
They have kept their promises for more than 100% and took care of everything (up to the smallest details) ; hotels and lodges, visits of the parks, 4 local internal flights , hotels in Nairobi, Lamu and Diani Beach, local transport to and from the airports, etc.. We had one of our best holiday-experiences ever.
In the first week we visited the the 4 parks Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli. Our driver Livingson (an excetional but safe driver) showed us the big 5, many other animals and (of cource) a Masai Mara village.
All accomodations were perfect (we especially liked Sekenani-camp in Masai Mara) and state of the art. The programm was not too strict so we also spent some afternoons at the pool and visited several interesting places "on the road" (Crater Lake, a hospital, an animalfeed-store, etc.)
After 7 days in the parks, we spent 3 days in a private house in Lamu Sheela Beach (www.houseinlamu.com); another exceptional location with an exceptional cook Eddie; who prepared the best Lamu seafood for us and also gave good advices on Dhow-trips and other interesting things "to do". We finally spent 4 days in Diani-beach (Southern Palm Resort). An exceptional hotel and a lovely experience; especially for our 16, 17 and 19 year children who particularly like the hotel's Activity Crew (waterpolo, volleybal, evening-programm, etc).
We thank Kikwetu (Kenneth and his staff) for an exceptional Safari- and Kenya-experience.
Their professionalism was remarkable so we fully recommend them to everybody.
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Email mike | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya southern game parks tour
I recently returned from an 8 day tour of Kenya's southern game parks with my family. The tour exceeded my expectations. We had an excellent driver/tour guide who was always on time, friendly and knowledgeable about the parks and the animals in it. He worked hard to get us to see as many different animals as possible. We chose 3 star accommodations and each one we stayed at was excellent. The rooms were clean and modern, the service was outstanding and the food was good too.
I would recommend Kikwetu Cultural Adventures to anyone who is interested in doing a similar tour
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Email Bryan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great staff. Well organized
Our driver, Livingston, did a great job over the 8 days of our safari getting us where we needed to be without rushing us and put in a lot of effort to make sure we got the best animal sightings possible. I would go with Kikwetu again.
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Email mary | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kenya Safari
Our experience on 8 day Kenya safari far exceeded our expectations. Our guide was experienced, friendly, professional, and very helpful. He worked VERY hard to take us to areas in the parks where we were able to get close to game, he located a leopard one morning - sleeping in a tree. He was never in a hurry and allowed us time to appreciate the experience. Everything was smooth and well organized, all of the hotels were very nice with friendly staff. I highly recommend this company and would book with them again.
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Email Alberto | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful 6 days safari
Since the first mail I crossed with Kenneth I was feeling that everything will work out properly, but once I arrived to Nairobi airport it even exceed my expectations!!
I'm very happy with all the days I've expend in this trip and the way that Ken and Livingston handled my stay. The lodges I've stayed in (Sopa lodges) were really comfortable and with a very good food. I'll definitively recommend to put yourselves on Ken hands and you'll have an unforgettable experience.
Thanks for all!!!
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Email Dennis | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing adventure that fulfilled all expectations and more with incredible guide and cook.
Communications were excellent. Kikwetu provide all the information we needed. Service was above expectations. Nothing left to chance. Our safari guide, Peter, was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and you could not ask for a more cautious and courteous driver. He actually helped, on 2 occasions, to assist other drivers who had gotten stuck in mud. Jacob, our cook, provided excellent meals for us. Simply but tasty. This Masai Mara tour was a dream come true thanks to the caring staff of Kikwetu whom I will definitely be referring my friends and inquirers.
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Email Bob | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A superb trip to Masai Mara with Kikwetu Cultural Adventures
Two of us just finished a spectacular 4 day, 3 night trip to Masai Mara in late March, 2016 arranged by Kikwetu Cultural Adventures. We are experienced travelers in Africa, with long trips off the beaten track. Though we knew Masai Mara doesn't fit that description, from start to finish Kikwetu Cultural Adventures was a great choice for all the ingredients that can make or break a game viewing trip: service, lodgings, local knowledge, driver, cook, and itinerary. And the price was great!
Right from the beginning Kenneth Kikwetu provided super service. His focus is on Kenya only so he knows the lay of the land. He responded to every question and email promptly and understood our budget limitations and the kind of trip we wanted, making suggestions, all of which were excellent choices. He arranged pick up and drop off at Nairobi airport for a very late night arrival. He made several suggestions for Nairobi hotels in our price range. (In fact we didn't stay at any of them because we used some hotel points left over from my old job to stay free.)
We wanted to stay at a small scale camp, and thoroughly enjoyed the comfortable tents and atmosphere at Mwangaza Mara. Our ‘tent’ had two single beds and a double (perfect for laying out the contents of our backpacks) and an ensuite bathroom. The shower even had hot water. There is only a handful of tents, so Mwangaza is quiet and non touristy, perfect for us. The delightful Jacinta will provide any service you need, and make you laugh.
Our driver, Peter, was spectacular. After the long drive from Nairobi the first day he took us on a late afternoon game drive that was a perfect introduction to the Masai Mara. The next two days were all day drives, 10 or 11 hours each, with a picnic lunch prepared by Jacob, our cook. Peter’s knowledge of the Mara, its maze of tracks, and animals is encyclopedic.
Jacob, our cook, prepared tasty meals. Both he and Peter were knowledgeable, friendly and interesting travel companions.
The last day there was time in the morning to visit the local Masai village for an introduction to Masai culture.
There are hundreds of companies offering trips to the Masai Mara. I doubt there are many who can top Kikwetu Cultural Adventures. If we are lucky enough to return to Kenya we’ll do it with Kenneth ’s Kikwetu Cultural Adventures.
If you have any questions, private message me. We’re on the road for several weeks in Ethiopia and parts nearby and out of contact for much of that time, but I'll get back to you eventually.
Email Javier | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent costumer service and detail
I can´t describe how excelent the safari we arranged was. We organised a safari to Masai Mara and 1 more week of travelling with a 20 months baby in Kenya and it was just perfect. Kenneth and Livingstone (excellent driver) were all the time considering our necessities (even more the ones of the baby) and listening to our requests. It´s always hard to send money in advance to someone you don´t know to Africa as everyone has listened about scams. No worries. Kikwetu is 100% trustable. Don´t doubt it and contract them
Email Shane Elkin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Service, Great Staff and Great Safari
From the moment I made contact with Ken, his level of service was excellent. He was continually in contact with us throughout our safari which made us feel very important!
Our driver Pete was always very accommodating and punctual. His knowledge of the wildlife was very good. He even gave every one of us a free 1.5 hour massage to and from the Masai Mara National Park (a reference to the last 80kms of unsealed road before you get to the park - hahaha). Thanks Pete!
Overall, our safari was something my family will remember fondly forever :-) It was fantastic!