Africa Celebrity Tours and Travels
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- KATO, Eco Tourism & Kenya Wildlife Service
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $250 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Cen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flawless Planning & Unforgettable Safari – Africa Celebrity Delivers on Every Promise
After over six months of planning our 10-day Kenya safari, I can say with full confidence that choosing Africa Celebrity was the best decision we made. It’s often said your guide makes or breaks your days on safari – and that’s true. But what people don’t talk about enough is how much your sales team shapes your stress levels during months of preparation. Carl and Lari made our entire lead-up smooth, clear, and genuinely low-stress.
We communicated via both WeChat and email, in Chinese and English. Even with great AI translation tools, nothing beats the speed and ease of chatting in your native language on WeChat. Lari covers Beijing working hours and Carl covers African time, so even with the slower pace of local work in Africa, every single question got a reliable response. What impressed me most is that they didn’t disappear after we paid our deposit – a common horror story I’d heard about other operators. They stayed fully hands-on from our first inquiry, through the entire trip, and even followed up after we returned.
Their hotel booking expertise is unmatched. They were the only operator we contacted that could confirm availability for select lodges right at the initial inquiry stage. By late March, they had locked in nearly every hotel on our wishlist. In May, just weeks before departure, they even managed to switch our Kibo booking to Ol Mara – every single hotel request we had was fulfilled. The support team has a great sense of humor too; their lighthearted “cheer up” note while we waited for Nakuru Sopa availability made the wait far less frustrating, and they ultimately secured it for us.
Small hiccups are inevitable on any African trip, and we had our share: a twin room assigned as a king bed, and a hotel front desk that couldn’t locate our booking. Both issues were resolved within minutes, and reaching the team via WeChat was far faster and more convenient than email or WhatsApp.
For guides, you cannot request a specific person, but you can share your preferences. We were matched with Peter, a warm, stocky 45-year-old guide who completely defied every unfair stereotype I held about local reliability. He was always punctual, regularly extended our daily safari drives beyond the scheduled time, drove steadily and safely (never rushing just to cover distance), and had an incredible eye for wildlife and perfect vehicle positioning. With his years of experience and wide network of local contacts, he gave us seven days of pure, joyful safari magic.
If you want a dependable, customer-first local operator that actually delivers on what they promise, Africa Celebrity is an easy choice. Worth every penny – we would book with them again in a heartbeat.
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Email LIYI | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Our trip across Tanzania and Kenya went extremely smoothly. Our Kenyan guides Erica and Mike, as well as our Tanzanian guide Macha, were all excellent. Macha especially worked tirelessly during the Tanzania part of the journey — the roads were rough and travel took a great deal of time. Our customer service agent Carl was also very reliable. We spotted countless wild animals and witnessed breathtaking scenery across the East African savanna.
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Email chen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This tour operator is a reliable
Our safari trip has come to a wonderful end. I’m writing to share feedback on behalf of the four of us. This journey turned out far better and more enjoyable than we’d imagined. We were incredibly lucky to spot all the Big Five in Africa.
A special thank-you goes to our driver-guide Riham. His professionalism and dedication gave us an absolutely unforgettable experience. I
very good experience
good experience good memories!
Thanks a lot for taking care of me 🫶🏻
guides are friendly and responsibility!
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Email CHEN ROY | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
happy memory and experience in KENYA
This is a really happy memory and experience in my life.
Happy that i choose this team ‘’Africa Celebrity Tours and Travels‘’.
The tour guys Peter is so good.
Bring you to see animals and find so hard.
Also will tell you a lot of knowledge about the animals.
If I have chance,I will like to come back again.
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Email Kate Chien | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very reliable and trustworthy travel agency
Highly recommended! This travel agency was incredibly reliable from start to finish. From our airport pickup on the first day in Kenya to our transfer back to the airport at the end of the trip, everything was organized smoothly and professionally. Our group of eight traveled on different airlines and flight schedules, and the agency still arranged individual airport transfers for everyone. Their flexibility, attention to detail, and excellent service truly set them apart from many other travel companies.
A special thank you to our guide, Peter, who had an incredible ability to spot animals and always positioned the vehicle perfectly, giving us the best possible views and photo opportunities. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, we were fortunate enough to see not only the Big Five, but also cheetahs and many other amazing animals.
We had an amazing experience with this company and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a safari in Kenya.
We will also definitely be recommending your company to our friends and family in Taiwan, and we hope to return for another safari in the future.
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Email Mario Huang | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond imagination, unforgettable
We saw so many animals, and I never imagined we could get so close. Thank you for guiding us these past few days, allowing us to see the Big 5. All the preparations were excellent 👍 Highly recommended!
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Email Yue | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Martin is excellent, polite and friendly. He showed us many animals, and all our itineraries were completed as scheduled. Highly recommend him
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Email youke | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once you go on a safari in Africa, you’ll never forget it for the rest of your life.
Regarding the guide: Peter was extremely punctual, warm-hearted, and responsible. He was also humorous and talkative, with a deep understanding of animals. He worked diligently to locate them and executed all arrangements flawlessly, without any mistakes, enabling us to gather all the Big Five of Africa
2. Regarding accommodation: The Pride Inn Mara experience was excellent, with attentive and warm service, and the food was the best. Serena Mara didn't meet expectations—rooms were relatively small, and the service was somewhat careless. However, the night safari we booked separately from the hotel was absolutely worth it. We chose Serena precisely for the night safari, so overall it was still a worthwhile option.
3. Overall, we are very satisfied with the service of Africa Celebrity. The Chinese customer service provided quick quotes, prompt responses, and convenient payment options. Our request to arrange a good guide was also fulfilled
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Email cylin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This will be the most memorable trip of my life
A huge thank you to our guide, Peter. Throughout our 8-day safari, he was incredibly responsible and passionate. With his expertise in spotting wildlife, he led us to see lions feeding, a lion pride, and leopards—these were the most unforgettable highlights of our trip.
