Affable Tours & Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2003)
- Member Of:
- KATO & East Africa Wildlife Society
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $115 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Caroline Mutali | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional guides, well maintained transport and expert knowledge of the Kenyan wild
Professional Guides
I traveled with children and there was great consideration for them. The guide was clean and tidy throughout the safari from pick up to drop off. The office team was in constant communication to ensure the travelers' comfort. The driver wore a mask at all times.
Well maintained vehicles
The 4x4 we traveled in had modern facilities such as charging stations and cooler box. There were sanitizers and masks in the vehicle. It was very comfortable.
Expert Knowledge
The guide knew where to find the animals. He also communicated well with the other guides to get us to have a good experience at the Maasai Mara. He gave us brief history of each animal we were interested in. He understood the park rules and took us close where we could take pictures safely.
Email Ian L | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari holiday with great range of animals seen
This was our first safari and we had an absolutely superb time. The organisation was excellent, and we saw much more than we could have hoped for before the trip.
We travelled in two vans with Agoy and Polycarp as our guides. They were both extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the areas we travelled in, the wildlife that we saw, the local people and life in Kenya in general.
We travelled to several wildlife areas and saw an amazing range of animals and birds. The guides were always very keen to get us to the best spotting areas and we had multiple game drives each day. Their local knowledge and relationship with the wardens meant that we were always in the right place at the right time. As well as the wildlife we also visited several workers co-operatives, a local school and small towns and villages.
The hotels we stayed in were excellent with good food and very comfortable rooms. Agoy is well known throughout Kenya and this helps in getting the best treatment everywhere – in hotels, rest stops, game reserve entrances etc.
We will certainly be going on safari again and it will definitely be with Affable Tours.
CA
Email Erica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
Affable was great while booking and gave us tons of information beforehand so we were very well informed beforehand. They were very flexible if you wanted to do anything outside of the itinerary.
The tour was better than anything I could have imagined. All the camps we stayed in were amazing, our favourite being the Kibo camp in Amboseli.
Our guide Robinson was fantastic. I could not imagine the trip without him. He was with us every step of the way and was very knowledgeable on everything about the animals and culture. He is a walking encyclopedia! We always felt very safe in his company. We managed to see the whole Big Five up close. Robinson would not settle for seeing stuff far off or in crowded areas but would search for your own special close ups. I do not believe we would have gotten to see so many animals without him. I highly recommend him and Affable.
Anyone unsure of a Kenya trip due to current travel advisories - Most of the parks are along the south border and the security issues are along the north (very far away). The areas we were in were very safe! The bonus is that it is much less busy right now so its great to take advantage before the crowds come back.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Affable Tours was great!
Guide Agoi is so experienced and so knowledgeable that he made the trip an absolute joy! My wife and I were worried about comfort and safety and we totally reassured on all counts. We had a great time and if we go back to Kenya and Tanzania we will be booking through Agoi and Affable.
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Email Margaret L. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Expert knowledge and outstanding attention to safety and comfort.
From the time we were picked up at Nairobi's airport to the end of our journey, we were well taken care of. We had customized our itinerary and found all arrangements to be more than satisfactory. Mr. Agoi was indeed affable and willing to share his wealth of knowledge. The nine days we spent in the Mara and Amboseli certainly exceeded my personal expectations. The "cheery on top" came in the form of the Sheldrick Elephants Orphanage in Nairobi- not to be missed.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Safari and tour was everything and more than we could have possibly dreamed of.
This safari was absolutely perfect! Agoi Hosking, the tour director and Victoria had a flawless plan in place with wonderful lodging at the Fairview Hotel, Oltukai Lodge, Aberdares Country Club, Sweetwaters, Maili Saba camp and Mara Serena Lodge. We visited too many place to mention! Amboseli National Park offered so many opportunities to view the elephants, giraffes and baboons! Agoi and Bryson made sure we always got the perfect shots with Mount Killimanjaro as a backdrop. At Sweetwater we managed to witness a lion dig and kill a warthog only to be followed by a visit to the wild dogs! Can you imagine being at the right place at the right time! This was possible because of Agoi's guidance and expertise.
With every day there was a sense of excitement that was never disappointed. At Masai Mara Game Reserve we witnessed two wildebeest crossing. That is totally unbelievable! Yes, again Agoi had you at the right place at the right time. We saw prides of lions, servals, giraffes, zebra, buffalo, impalas and much more.
This was all beyond my wildest dreams and the photos we have are just spectacular!
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Email TTownsTraveler | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Can't say enough positive things
There is just too much good information to share in a review on a web site. Our Affable Tour friends were AWESOME!! They took excellent care of us, getting to and from our destinations safely. They marshalled a herd of 11 distinct individuals with total finese. They arranged for us to stay at fantastic camps and lodges that would make 5-star hotels here in the States jealous. And thanks to their scouting efforts, we saw all of the Big 5 and many, many more. In fact, if you want to see how great it was, check out this link to see some video I took on the trip: http://youtu.be/DR5Ly6s36Ak. I highly recommend Affable Tours & Safaris.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime
All aspects of our trip to Kenya were outstanding. We were well informed with lots of important information from what to expect to what to bring. Our accommodations were at a very high level and our tour guides were excellent. I can't recommend them highly enough.
A Dream Come True
My husband and I often talked of taking a trip to Africa. We both love animals, and really wanted to see them in their own environment, doing whatever they would normally do. Before we could make our plans, my husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He also had developed severe back issues. I put aside our dream, thinking I would never see Africa. Suddenly, a friend who had been to Africa many times invited me to go with her. I went, and Affable Tours was her experienced choice for guiding our tour. The trip surpassed my expectations. The accommodations were wonderful. The food was great. The wildlife was incredible. Our guides were a wealth of information, and seemed to know exactly where to take us so we saw things I never imagined I would see. I always felt safe, and also very lucky to have had the experience of traveling with Affable Tours and Safaris. I would recommend this company to anyone without hesitation.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organization of a 1 week trip to Nakuru and Masai Mara reserves park, then Mombasa
Good organization ( not one mistake :):):)
Good reactivity from management when asked to change a plan at the last minute
Drivers/guide all speak french, and VERY IMPORTANT, are SAFE road drivers (which to me the most important point)
Choice of hotels (level of confort) must be well discussed before
Average evaluation: EXCELLENT
Reply from Affable Tours & Safaris
Posted on Jan 24, 2015Dear M. Pierre,
We thank you for the review.We will endevour to always give our best to our clients.
We look forward to hosting you again.
Kind Regards
Benjamin