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 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!
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Email joseph | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very good service and good driver the driver was an experianced guide also
Good responce from the operator and timely folowup
Email Gracia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
" A Memorable Vacation!"
We started by sending inquiry emails to 4 travel companies. In less than half an hour we received an immediate and comprehensive response from Kenneth.....this is how we chose Kikwetu Cultural Adventures. Their reliability and approach ability just warmed our hearts. When we contacted Kenneth we had a timeline,on a budget and a general idea of where we wanted to go but no specifics. He did an outstanding,superb,wonderful job to say the least and with the short notice, he provided us with a lovely coastal package, to cut a long story short, we had an amazing holiday in Malindi.
I highly recommend Kikwetu Cultural Adventures! It is a first rate, extremely knowledgeable and customer service oriented travel company!
Email Di | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A memorable, budget/mid price private safari organised by Kikwetu with great attention to detail
I used Kenneth at Kikwetu to organise a 10 day safari in Kenya an Tanzania in August this year for my husband myself with daughter and partner. Four of us travelled together and chose our own route and itinerary with Kenneth's help. I was apprehensive about trusting arrangements to someone who did not have a representative in uk - and more so when it came to transferring 50% of cost before accommodation etc could be confirmed. The reason I chose to use Kikwetu was that Kenneth always responded quickly to emails and costs seemed reasonable.
Once we arrived in Niarobi any anxieties disappeared. Kenneth arranged transport from the airport to our pre-safari accommodation and came to meet us the following day at our convenience. All arrangements were in place with accommodation booked - some was basic, some outstanding. Kenneth provided a private cook at no additional charge when he was unsure of the quality of catering at one of the tented camps. Ask for a stay within the Serengeti park. It is well worth the small additional cost. Transport was in a good quality of vehicle - but dont be afraid to tell the drivers to slow down! Long days on unmade roads can be very uncomfortable and tiring so be advised by Kenneth on the best route.
We got the holiday that we had planned and Kenneth's suggestions were helpful, and often much better than we could have sourced ourselves. The key to the success of the holiday was the personal service provided by Kenneth and attention to detail. I would recommend this company for a reliable journey.
Email Liz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tailored Kenya & Tanzania safari on a budget
We had a great 10 day private safari in Kenya and Tanzania with Kikwetu - Kenneth designed a trip that met our requirements, and we had lots of personal interaction when we set off and quick communication throughout the trip when we needed anything resolving. Recommend for great service on a budget.
We had a superb safari, well organised and with an excellent guide and driver.
The whole trip went well, from the earliest contact with Kikwetu. We couldn't have had a better guide than Isaac Oumar, who is an expert on the habits of the wildlife and culture of the area. Together with our very competent driver Robert, they were able to predict the best places to view even elusive animals like leopards, lion prides, and a broad range of animals by predicting their hideouts and behaviour. We thoroughly enjoyed their company and learnt much about the region. I would now like to do other tours led by Isaac who is an expert on the whole east coast even beyond Kenya I believe.
Excellent Safari Package
Excellent Safari Package
Thanks to Kikwetu Cultural Adventures for a safari well executed. My husband and I together with our two children had a 7 days trip to Kenya in the month of April. This was our first time in Africa. At first we never knew how to go about the safari planning until we came across Kikwetu. Kenneth was quick in replying to our mails and within a short duration he gave us a perfect itinerary at an affordable cost.
The safari was well organized and the driver/guide was charming and professional. We enjoyed our safari very much and the seven days seemed very short. We will use this company for our future tours in Kenya. We recommend Kikwetu to you and be rest assured that you will get the value for your money.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Another lovely experience in Kenya
We had an eight days safari in February with Kikwetu Cultural Adventures visiting Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara and the Kenyan Coast (Mombasa). This was my second time using the services of this company and as to my expectation the planning, execution and delivery was well above board. Although this time we had somewhat a tight budget they were still able to customize a wonderful and memorable safari for us. The accommodation and food was of high quality. Kenneth, was very helpful in planning the safari and was very quick in answering our emails. Isaac, our guide, was very knowledgeable, passionate and so resourceful, we had easy time in spotting animals. Mombasa was a paradise! I have been in many coastal towns but there was something so unique with the Kenyan beach. The tropical weather here was so welcoming. We had time to visit several place including the famous Fort Jesus. All in all we enjoyed our stay in Kenya and the excellent services offered by Kikwetu. I can now confidently recommend this company to anyone who wants to enjoy the Kenyan safari even with a tight budget. Thank you guys.