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Carole   –  
Italy IT
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Nov 29, 2023

Email Carole  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Unforgettable Experience
5/5

I loved my trip to the masai mara. It was lively experience and my driver Titus made it very memorable. An experience to be remembered. I’d recommend Wildebeest safaris anytime, I’m planning to go back to Kenya and do another trip to Amboseli with them. It was magical, kudos Wildebeest safaris.

Mark   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: November 2023 Reviewed: Nov 29, 2023

Email Mark  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Exceptional safari experience
5/5

We had a wonderful safari experience though Wildebeest. The booking process was easy, directly with Wildebeest and Noah was always quick to respond to any email queries.
We had a four day/three night Masai Mara/Lake Nukuru package which included stays in fabulous camp lodges (Zebra Plains and Flamingo Hill). Our guide/driver was Titus and he was excellent and very professional with vast knowledge about the animals and their habitats. Titus worked very hard to ensure that we managed to see the big five plus so much more.
We also booked a car and diver though wildebeest for a separate private trip and again our driver Michael was excellent and professional too. We would highly recommend Wildebeest Safaris

Erich   –  
Qatar QA
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Nov 26, 2023

Email Erich  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing safari experience with zero complaints
5/5

Booked a 3 day, 2 night safari at Maasai Mara with Wildebeest and ended up making it a 4 day, 3 night trip. We were picked up early by our driver and guide, Jeff, from Nairobi. After a stop at the Great Rift overlook and a few roadside souvenir shops, we made it to Mara Kimana camp just after lunchtime. Spent two hours checking in and eating lunch before going out for an afternoon/evening drive. We had booked for the private drives and the Land Cruiser was plenty big for our family of four. Jeff knew where to go to see animals and the other drivers did not hesitate to share information about sightings. After the first 3 hour drive, we'd already seen more than we anticipated. The second day was a full day drive which ended up being a bit too much for our 4 and 8 year old children but was amazing nonetheless. Jeff was ready to go early and took us to different parts of the park each drive. Even when we had periods of no animal sightings, the natural beauty never had us bored. The third day we split the drives to morning and afternoon sessions so the kids could relax at the camp for lunch which was a good decision. On the fourth day we were driven back to Nairobi for our flight home. Overall, this trip was one of the most memorable we've taken and it was chiefly due to Jeff and Mara Kimana Camp. If we ever get to go back to Kenya, we'll endeavor to book both of them again. Cannot recommend Wildebeest highly enough.

Aamir   –  
United States US
Visited: November 2023 Reviewed: Nov 22, 2023

Email Aamir  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing african safari experience
5/5

My wife and I visited Kenya for a 8 day trip in November and stayed at Zebra Plains mara camp (3N), Flamingo hill tented camp (1N), Kibo Safari Camp (2N) & Panari hotel Nairobi (1N). We opted for a private safari in a 4x4 land cruiser. Noah was excellent to work with right from the start. He was prompt in his communication (email, whatsapp, phone calls), transparent and professional. The itinerary was complete with pictures of accommodation and vehicle included.
When I informed him of my early morning return flight and requested to end the safari at Amboseli NP with a half day game drive followed by transfer to Nairobi, he promptly reversed the itinerary and also added a complimentary one night stay along with airport transfer for us. Some of the other tour operators I was considering were not as flexible even though I was booking a private tour. To book the trip I paid a 10% deposit via an online portal and the remainder was settled after I arrived in Nairobi. Our guide Dennis was awesome, he strived to ensure that we saw the Big 5 and had amazing interactions. He was excellent at spotting animals and positioning the vehicle to give us the best viewing angles as well as light for good pictures. I appreciated how knowledgeable he was about the animals and their behaviors. During our 2 full day game drives in the Mara, Dennis would search for a good shaded spot and setup a table & chairs for us to have lunch. The vehicle was comfortable and had power supply to charge our phones and camera. Our camps had clean, spacious rooms, delicious meals and friendly staff. I'd give the picnic lunches provided for full day game drives an 'A' for effort but a 'B' for taste. The chicken in the picnic lunches would be very dry and chewy, but the spread at the camp more than made up for it. The rooms and common areas at Zebra Plains & Kibo Amboseli are more modern and newer. I'd stay at these camps again. Zebra Plains has a watering hole right outside their camp where a couple of water buffalos and zebras always hang out. On two evenings we saw a large herd of giraffes walk by as the sun set. We could see them from our room as well as the dining area. Flamingo hill seemed a bit older and the tent was smaller, dimly lit compared to the other two, but overall it was good for a 1 night stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and I'd book with Wildebeest Safaris for my future trips.

Daniel   –  
Germany DE
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Nov 15, 2023

Email Daniel  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Well organized, once a lifetime experience
5/5

We made a individual 7 day safari and spent two nights in Amboseli, one night in Lake Nakuru and three nights in Masai Mara.
During booking process Noah usually answered very quick and made all the reservations for us (including our self chosen accommodation)

The whole safari was just amazing and a once a lifetime experience. Our driver and guide Dennis always did his best job to spot the animals and get us in the perfect position to make some awesome pictures. If there was something going on, he could drive like a formula 1 pilot, but we still felt safe every time. Each game drive was something special and we could tell him our wishes and thoughts. In the end we saw all the animals, we just missed a black rhino, which is hard to spot. On the other side there were lions, cheetahs, a beautiful leopard and many many more.
So there was actually nothing to complain about. Sometimes dennis got a lot of phone calls, but this seems to be normal in Kenya.
We would definitely recommend this tour again. Just wow!

David   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Nov 8, 2023

Email David  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Excellent tour guide who chose excellent accommodation
5/5

I went on a 4 centre safari planned totally by myself. This consisted of Nairobi NP, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and the Masai Mara. I confirmed all the details with the operator to the minutest detail so there was no chance of any misunderstanding. This was primarily to ensure I received like for like quotes. The company clarified all my queries and provided a breakdown of prices. I was very satisfied with the responses received and the choices of accommodation at each location. These I checked via various review sites.
I was collected from the airport and taken to my hotel. The guides were all very informative and reliable. Denis was exceptional and went above and beyond to ensure I had an amazing time and saw all the animals and birds I wanted to see. I would strongly recommend Wildebeest Safaris, but like any holiday, it pays to confirm exactly what you want in detail. The company offer a competitive pricing policy whilst providing good accommodation at whatever price point and standard is requested.
The communication was good and payment made immediately prior to arrival via a secure payment system. Make sure payment is made using a credit card to ensure a degree of protection in Kenya.

All in all a positive experience and I would definitely use Wildebeest Safari's again for a self planned trip. Do your research and be detailed and I am sure you will benefit


Matej   –  
Czech Republic CZ
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Nov 1, 2023

Email Matej  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Philip was very helpful, friendly, experienced. knew his way around, showed us some amazing places.
5/5

We saw so many amazing animals and places. Only one from big fuve we missed was leopard, so I take it as a success. We had a picknick out in the wilderness under acacia tree and we enjoyed it with marabu bird nearby. We also saw crocodiles in river Mara and hippos on several ocassions during the day.

Gaurav   –  
India IN
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Oct 16, 2023

Email Gaurav  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing wildlife experience
5/5

We - (a couple) planned our visit to Kenya to experience the Wildlife here. Kuti was always welcoming to all our suggestions or doubts about the plans.
We got Hassan as guide who was well versed with the locations in the different national reserves. I was amused by his knowledge of different species and their general behaviours.
We could check-mark all the BIG - 5 in this tour,

All our stays were pretty luxurious with utmost hospitality, way beyond our expectations for the tents.
All in all, it was superb experience and to add I find travelling with Wilderbeast Safaris more value for money. I would definitely recommend them to our friends and family travelling to kenya.

Xiaochong Liu   –  
China CN
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Oct 6, 2023

Email Xiaochong Liu  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A very excellent tour operator
5/5

Very good service,good Safari guide,and take care of our whole journey very well

Nehal   –  
India IN
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Oct 6, 2023

Email Nehal  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Best experience ever.
5/5

Our experience with Kuti / Wildebeest safaris has been excellent. We were picked up from the airport and our guide and driver was already waiting with the car. The best lodges were booked for us. And Bonnie was a superb guide. The very best one can find in Kenya I must say. He mad everything so flawless and special for us. Very polite nice and good person. Never said no for anything and always helped us out. He also showed us the big five and all the wildlife there is in Kenya. Fantastic experience really.. couldn't ask for a better travel experience. Worth every penny spent.

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