35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour operator providing a great safari adventure.
We did the mid- range 8 day safari in Kenya and the accommodation and food exceeded my expectations for the price we paid. Really good value for money. We had Daniel as a guide and he was superb and very knowledgeable. Even when we had vehicle troubles he always made it a fun adventure and things were always sorted out super quickly. The only thing I would say is that the vehicle with 8 passengers is a squeeze at the back so really they shouldn’t put more than 7 so everyone has enough space and can stand up and see the animals. We didn’t bother with the Masai village after hearing some things about it no longer being really authentic but we really enjoyed the boat on lake naivasha and hells gate park riding electric bikes amongst the animals. Great adventures every day and I will cherish the memories.
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Birding Expertise and Hospitality in Western Kenya
I am pleased to offer my strongest recommendation for Ouma Oluoko.
I serve as Chief Ornithologist of the Israeli Forestry Service, and during a three-week visit to Kenya, my wife and I had the privilege of spending a full day birding in western Kenya with Ouma. We arrived from Kakamega Forest, and Ouma generously spent the previous night in Kakamega town so that we could begin our birding together at first light.
Throughout the day, he guided us to several birding hotspots across the region. We recorded 58 species, including several lifers for me. Ouma demonstrated exceptional field skills: sharp identification by sight and sound, deep ecological knowledge, and an impressive familiarity with local habitats and seasonal movements.
Beyond his professional excellence, Ouma is an outstanding host and a thoughtful, engaged individual. He and his wife Christine welcomed us warmly into their home for a wonderful lunch, offering not only hospitality but meaningful conversation. We discussed the importance of empowering geographically and socially peripheral communities, particularly in western Kenya near the Ugandan border. It was clear that Ouma sees birding not only as a profession, but as a pathway for local development and conservation leadership.
In the course of my visit to Kenya, I met many talented birders. Ouma stands among the very best. I recommend him without hesitation to anyone seeking a highly skilled guide, a committed conservationist, and a person of integrity.