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Apodiformes Adventures
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- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Kenya Tourism Regulatory Authority, AFRICA TOURISM ASSOCIATION & FRIENDS OF NAIROBI NATIONAL WILDILIFE CONSERVATION
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
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- Price Range:
- $75 to $250 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Simone | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything we'd hoped for and more
We recently had the great opportunity to embark on a 7-day Safari, and our experience was truly unforgettable, thanks to our safari guide, Denis. We'd never been on safari or to Africa before so we didn't entirely know what to expect, and we were very happy with the outcome.
Our trip itinerary was as follows: Day 1-3, Travel Nairobi to Masai Mara, Day 4 Lake Nakuru, Day 5 Samburu, Day 6-7 Amboseli, and Day 8 flight back to home.
Denis was great. From start to finish, his expertise for the wildlife and attentiveness made our adventure both thrilling and reassuring. He was tireless and enthusiastic, admirably drove us many many miles for many hours over incredibly rough terrain and still was keen to take us out on a game drive the same evening, he was very receptive to our questions and taught us a lot about Kenya. Of course though one of the best things about Denis was his knowledge of all the areas and was very patient with us. He always found the way to get the best angle of the scene for us to witness and take photos.
Our trip was a private tour, and so it was just my best friend and I with Denis in the vehicle. We had loads of space and it was great this way because we had the freedom to do exactly what we wanted, like go out on an epic 9-hour game drive (well done Denis). It also meant that everything was done at our convenience, we could choose what we wanted to see and also always have the best views out the vehicle. The roof was open on the van for game drives so you could stand and look out, which was great fun and the breeze was lovely.
We saw some absolutely incredible sights while we were in Kenya. We saw all the animals from the “Big five” and not only, lots of lions, including some mating and hunting, and the tree-climbing lioness with her cubs looking up at us from the bushes in Lake Nakuru. We saw loads of hyenas with prey in their mouths. Samburu was also so picturesque, we saw different species of zebras and giraffes. In Amboseli we saw lively herds of elephants bathing in the sand and swamps as well as different species of birds. And of course the most prized sighting in the Masai Mara: we were treated to the sight of wildebeests running through the grassland and huge male giraffes watching us from afar as if they were standing still in the morning mist, and great herds of hippos in the river. On the border between Kenya and Tanzania, the sun is slowly setting, and in the distance a herd of elephants is slowly making its way towards us. The wind blowing through the African savannah at sunset feels like an eternity.
We really had such a fantastic time with Denis, he also arranged a picnic lunch for us in the wilds of the Masai Mara. It was wonderful just knowing that everything was taken care of for us, and we had absolutely nothing to concern ourselves with during our trip, except having an amazing time and learning about the beautiful Kenyan wildlife.
The only disappointment was that when we chose our hotel no one informed us in advance that our accommodation in Amboseli was outside the park, which meant that it would take more time to get there and back, and that we wouldn't be able to get to the park early enough to see the sunrise. Also, we would have liked to have been told beforehand about the time we would need to spend on the road and other details so that we could understand our options and better tailor our itinerary, otherwise the long drive would have been exhausting for both the guide and us. Other than that, everything's just perfect.
Asante sana, Kenya.
See you next time.
Simone
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Email Ankur Mehta | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional, helpful and quick response.
Silas is very helpful and genuinely a good person. We had a great tour of 10 days with him.
Please ask for Gibson. He was our driver/ tour guide. He was a superstar. They can actually make or break your safari.
Gibson ensured we enjoyed to the fullest and see the big 5.
We replanned our safari to see the the great migration on guidance of gibson! And he was right and we followed his advice amd we saw the great migration too! He helped us load unload bags and took care of my parents too! Thank you.
These guys are the best!!!!
I did a tour with Silas and his company and I am currently in Nairobi enjoying this magnificent tour.
The tour was very well managed by Silas and his amazing tour guide Gibson.
We covered Amboselli, Tsavo, Nakkuru, Naivasha and Masai mara.
Silas and Gibson changed our itinerary on landing and made the best decision of our lives.
We had Masai Mara as the first stop but Gibson recommended to keep it as the last stop as Migration had not started in full swing.
We were very excited to see it and Gibson made sure to make us witness a beautiful natural process.
He explains everything really well and has a lot of knowledge.
We saw big5 and saw them multiple times.
We highly recommend them!
They were extra kind and helped us with extra car twice to accommodate our luggage.
Gibson is so patient and he is a lovely person.
We highly highly recommend these guys.
There are thousands of agents in Africa but if you want a tour guide and a company that will make sure you remain safe and have the best trip of your life, go with these guys!!!
Thank you Silas and Gibson.
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Email Cheryl | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best tour ever
Silas answered every question I had and I had alot! He went above and beyond for us. Our guide Isaiah was very knowledgeable about the area and the animals we saw. He made a memorable trip into an amazing one! Thanks for giving us a trip of a lifetime that we will never forget!
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Email Peter Rubai | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!! 5 stars ⭐️ “ Apodiform”
Honestly the trip was outstanding. We came from Dubai for our honeymoon , Frederick our coordinator did a great job for us, he is super honest , everything he promised us it happened , and honestly it was over our expectations, big big 5 stars ⭐️ for you fred , also i want to thank Kim our beat guide ever , he was sooo nice and he knows everything about wild life and animals , he was so flexible and helpful , his english is super good , he was enjoying with us as well .
GUYS! Honestly from our heart , Apodiforme is the best , big 5 stars ⭐️
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Email Elle | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime - Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, Tsavo East, Diani Beach
Booked the trip of a lifetime with Silas in December for my mom's 70th birthday. He quickly responded to my texts and the few edits I made to the original itinerary based on the animals we wanted to see. Any time I had a question from booking to leaving, he was quick to respond via WhatsApp. Very happy to report that everything went as expected - the camps that were booked, the start times, the transportation. We were picked up at the airport by Silas and another driver and dropped off at our Nairobi hotel. We did two nights in Nairobi so that we could go to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphange which only has one 11A entrace daily. Be sure to book early if you want to go!
We started our safari at Maasai Mara with Dickson, who picked us up at our Nairobi hotel ready and waiting before our agreed start time, without whose perseverance and excellent driving skills we would *still* be stuck in the mud. "Turn back? No! We are adventurers!" On our first drive we saw giraffes, cheetahs, lions, ostrich, hippos, and many more with Dickson on his walkie with the other guides to find out where the animals were. Unfortunately, a broken-down jeep forced us to part with Dickson on our third day, but we were saved within the hour by the lovely Ben and traveled on to Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, Tsavo East and Diani Beach. Each place was gorgeous, and we had such a great time on our drives. Not every camp was luxury, which we agreed to, but all camps were clean with good food and lovely staff.
I reached out to many tour companies researching this trip, and Apodi was the best value based on cost and average TripAdvisor reviews of the lodges on our itinerary. Would book with them again, no question.
Agree with the earlier review about small bills for tips. Everyone gets a tip in Kenya, so having only large bills onhand made things difficult. I typically bypass money exchanges and get local currency at an ATM once I land, assuming there's always an ATM at the airport, but that was semi-difficult to do. Recommend exchanging some of your larger home currency at the airport since it might be awhile before you find an ATM.
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Email Brooke | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Courageous
We really enjoyed our driver Ken! He did an incredible job anticipating where the animals would go and did an amazing job getting us up close whenever he had the chance! We stayed at Jambo Mara and all the staff was wonderful as well.
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Email Meredith | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great!
I thoroughly enjoyed this trip, it’s hard not to. Ken, our guide, was excellent and with good humour. He made sure that we did everything we wanted, and tried his best to make sure we had a good view of all of the animals. He even detoured to KFC for us on the way back to the airport. He was very easy to communicate with.
We got to see pretty much every possible animal, except for the rhino. We got to see early morning lion hunting, cheetahs, giraffes and elephants all up close.
If you book this tour, definitely pay the extra for the hot air ballon excursion, it’s worth it! The Maasai village visit was interesting, but be careful at the end as they will likely heavily pressure to buy souvenirs at ridiculously high prices, just be strong and say no or negotiate to something more reasonable.
Before you arrive at the lodge, make sure you have small notes for tips, as you will probably need them here and there. And when booking a lodge, be sure to ask how far it is from the entrance to the national park. Also, we paid extra for the open air car for the safari, which had no windows. We felt this was much better and we were able to see everything much clearer and also had lots of fresh air. The only downside is that you get very dusty by the end of the day, but it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity so I found it to be a no brainer.
Overall, this company were very reliable and easy to deal with. We were picked up from the airport by their driver Tony, who was very nice. Fred, our liaison for the booking, met us upon check in at the hotel in Nairobi to collect the rest of the payment. Then our guide, Ken, drove us to our lodge and took care of the rest. I would definitely recommend this company to others.
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Email Nikhita | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great on ground support from Apodiformes - we had a wonderful experience
The tour was well curated & Fredrick our operator, made sure it was customized to accomodate our requirements. Our guides were well trained & went the ecxtra mile to ensure we had great sightings. Accomodation & meals were comfortable & we enjoyed a special sundowner in the bush. The travel to Mombasa required travel at odd hours & was quite a long train journey, but we signed up for it for the beautiful beach views! Overall I'd highly recommed this operator as they are always available to support & deliver as per plan.
Email Rak | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible, well looked after and genuine!
We did a 4D 3N safari around amboselli and tsavo east with our amazing and knowledgeable guide, Sebastian.
The operator was flexible in tailoring our itinerary, the accommodation was excellent (Sopa lodge) and our guide was an excellent person to show us around - he went above and beyond in spotting animals, was friendly, accommodating and funny!