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
Email Nikko | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Amboseli & Tsavo Safari Trip
We requested for a quote from 10+ companies for our Amboseli+Tsavo trip and Muli was very responsive and also friendly so we decided to go with Africa Celebrity Tours.
On the first day, Muli came to pick us up and told us that he will be our guide. He is very friendly as he is in his email. He always told us some funny stuffs about Kenya and taught us some Swahili. During the trip, Muli was not an aggressive driver so we went slowly and leisurely. When we saw any animal, he would stop for us to take some photos. He will ask us every time before he drives to make sure that it is safe to go. He respects animals very much so he always leaves some space between us and the animals which I like but if you wants to see an animal very close up, you may have to tell him explicitly.
Overall our trip was very relaxing and nice. We didn't see many animals as we did in Masai Mara (with different company) but the scenery was amazing here. We chose the van and I think it was perfect for our trip since we rarely went off-road in Tsavo, unlike Masai Mara. All the hotels were clean and the food were great. We also had no problem with mosquito there. The only bad thing about this trip is that there was no lunch on the last day and the traffic was very terrible so we arrived at airport at 4pm and we were so hungry. Another tip: Make sure you have enough Kenya chilling because the rating at the hotels were so bad. If we have a chance to go to Kenya again, we will definitely use Africa Celebrity.
Email Yolan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Long Drive, but worth the amazing experience!!
My friend and I did a 3 day luxury Safari tour of the Masai Mara Park where I stayed at the Mara Engai lodge. I highly recommend this lodge!! The upside is that the accommodations are impeccable, the service is unmatched, and once you book, it’s full board (includes everything but alcoholic beverages). Our Africa Celebrity guide's name was Muli and he was great! He was really knowledgeable and in-tune when it came to the game drives. The downside to this experience was that it is very deep into the National Park, so its a superrrrrrr long drive from Nairobi (~8 hours). Also, lunch was not included on the way back to Nairobi. The cost of the 3 Day Safari tour was $1,160 for two people. Again, I HIGHLY recommend the Mara Engai Lodge; they also offer additional excursions like ATV bikes through the park, and hot air balloon rides. There are plenty of competing lodges, but none that I found to be quite as nice (with the exception of the Serena hotel) or with as much value for the price. I also opted for a tour of a Masai village at the end of my safari for an additional $30. If you do this, have cash to purchase jewelry made by the Masai people, and to donate to their local village. Overall, this was definitely a highlight of my time in Kenya.
Email Philip | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful tour that saw the Big 5!
We overall had a wonderful safari with African Celebrity Tours. I contacted many tour guides but ultimately went with African Celebrity Tours due to their good reviews and they are KATO certified. The communication was timely and clear and they allowed me to customize one of their tours to fit in Amboseli in the same amount of time.
We did a private safari in a Jeep which si the way to go in my opinion. Our guide Joseph was wonderful - he had 20 years of experience and knew how to track the animals himself so we were often the first car to arrive at sightings. We went to Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara and managed to see the Big 5 up close and also saw a cheetah, numerous hippos and lots of babies (because it was December).
For the price, this was an extremely good safari and I would definitely book with them again.
Great Experience!!!
Joseph was a phenomenal driver and took great care of us! It's been a great time, we were able to see the big 5 and much more! Highly recommended
TH
Email Panthila | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I would recommend Celebrity tour to anyone for trip inKenya. I was impressed with their services.
Well organized and good car. The Driver was superb and very careful. This ensure that you would have good and safe trip. You will not be disappointed if you choose Africa Celebrity tours!
CO
Email Carol Hernandez | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari! Beautiful way to experience Kenya
We had an amazing experience traveling with African Celebrity Tours. We first booked the 6-day safari tour from Colombia and Muli's communication was just great from the beginning. Information was more than clear and provided all trust we needed to make a decision.
The day after we got to Nairobi, Muli picked us up in our hotel and we started our safari. Our first stop was Amboseli National Park, then we visited Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru and last but not least we got to Masaai Mara National Park. It was an amazing experience and the itinerary was really well organized. The car was confortable (we went for the minivan) and the accommodation at Sentrim Hotels was really nice. Needless to say, the food was a-mazing.
During the whole time Muli was really friendly and helpful (and even earned a medal of honor when he rescued a bag that a baboon stole from us!! ...don't leave the car's windows open when you see those little guys on the road). He shared with us many things about Kenyan culture, the wildlife and national reserves and taught some Swahili words and expressions to us. We definitely enjoyed our time in Kenya and will be looking forward to come back to Africa some day for a longer safari.
Thank you Muli and Africa Celebrity Tours for making our first visit to Kenya as memorable as it was!
IN
Email Kaushik | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond expectations
This was our first trip to Africa and Kenya. We were initially not sure of what to expect; however having completed the trip can say that it was an awesome experience. Special mention has to be made of Muli. His ever smiling face and friendly demeanor made the trip even more enjoyable. He was an excellent guide and adept tracker. Thank you once again and looking forward to be back in the not so distant future!
Email Barun B | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience with Africa Celebrity Tours
We had an excellent experience with African Celebrity Tour in our recent tour of Kenya. Was our first time booking a safari tour - Not knowing where to start, I contacted them a few weeks back and got in touch with Muli. Muli promptly responded and guided me step by step through the tour planning and booking process. He was patient and answered several questions. Booking process was smooth. The responsiveness of Muli and him providing solid customized recommendations through each step was a huge help. We had elderly passengers in the group and to have him guide me through picking the best itinerary and travel logistics was very helpful. Muli is very honest and reliable and has an excellent sense of service and responsiveness. I found their prices very reasonable. Joseph was our safari driver and guide and the safari experience was amazing. Joseph was an excellent tour guide - he is very knowledgeable about the terrain and animals and went out of his way to ensure we enjoyed our trip and saw plenty of wildlife. Already working on planning our next African Safari tour with Muli and team. Cannot recommend them high enough. Thank you Muli and Joseph.
CN
Email Yang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best trip
I contacted nearly 20 travel agencies on the list of travel agencies recommended by the Kenya Tourism Board. Muli of Celebirity tours is the most professional and friendly one I have ever communicated with. I booked the itinerary in March. Five people were together. We packed a land tour. At first, I was worried. I was afraid of them being unprofessional or the schedule was unreasonable, but I found out that it was completely the opposite. Our driver, Joseph, has eagle-like eyes and a sixth sense of leopard. We all thought he could feel the presence of animals. We went to Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru, Samburu and Masai Mara, and each national park is well worth going. I highly recommend Chinese friends to choose this travel agency. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, I can share my itinerary and experience for everyone. And share some of the photos taken on our journey.
Email George | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great Safari!
We inquired and booked from the UK, with all correspondence going through Muli. He was quick to respond and very helpful. We received a full itinerary and costs which helped us compare with guide books and other tour operators.
We were nervous at what to expect but we were picked up on time from our hotel by Muli and our driver, Mathew. We spent four days across three national parks (Amboseli, Tsavo East and Tsavo West) and saw so many amazing animals including big cats, hyenas, elephants and many more.
The accommodation was nice and the food was amazing! Two of the lodges had watering holes where you could view animals up close as they came for a drink. Our guide Mathew was respectful of the park rules and clearly liked the animals. He spoke English and answered all our questions on the animals and area.
The trip ended with us dropped back to our hotel.