Ton, one of the owners of Netherken Safaris&Tours
Netherken Safaris & Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Theresa Lerch | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A super nice experience, excellent support and communication with Netherken, highly recommended!
Excellent from start to finish! Right from the start we had the feeling that we were in good hands and always received quick and competent feedback on all of our questions and concerns. Everything was well organized so that we knew exactly how the safari would proceed and the great accommodations in advance. Everything was also very well organized on site. My boyfriend and I went on a 4 day safari trip to tsavo east & west and amboseli national parks. Our driver Mahmoud was incredibly friendly, well connected and thanks to his many years of experience he was able to answer all of our questions and knew which places in the nature reserves had more to see. We are honestly grateful for this great experience.
Email Nik | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mindful, caring and the tour was successful
The experience with Netherken was on top notch. High quality service was maintained from day one to the end. Very effective on time reliable communication. The tour was worth my money and I was very grateful indeed.
Email Wayne Rogers | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Good communication and guide was well informed
Great value for money and communication was second to none so well done . Our guide was very knowledgeable through the whole 3 days safari and even on the long drive back to our resort ( 8hrs) was very patient with my daughter with her upset stomach from last safari lodge .
If I could change one thing it would have been more comfortable if the vehicle had air-con for travelling there and back not for the safari of course as roof was off which was perfect compared to other 4x4’s on the safari .
Would definitely recommend and save some money compared resort ( TUI ) prices .
BR
Email Sven | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience
This trip was fantastic. We saw so many animals and had great accommodations. It was a trip we'll never forget. Special thanks to our guide Mahmut, who did a fantastic job.
Thanks for everything
Email Nick Johnson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience with overnight stay at Voi Lodge. Would highly recommend!!
We were collected at 6am from our hotel at Nyali Beach. The driver was very friendly and knowledgeable.
He drove us to East Tsavo Park where we saw lions, elephants, antelopes, zebra, giraffes and lots of other smaller wildlife.
We stayed overnight at Voi Lodge which was amazing! We stayed in a room overlooking the waterhole for the elephants then back on the road around 7am after breakfast.
We were driven back to our hotel that afternoon safe and sound.
Thanks for an amazing experience Netherken!
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Email Lara Alberti | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari at Tsavo East and West
We had a great time in the safari experience and everything went well.
Our driver Mahmood was really skilled, nice and helpful for the whole tour. We really enjoyed it!
PL
Email Marek | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, helpful, trustful
Everything was perfectly organized. Communication with operator was easy and all questions were answered very quickly. Our driver was always on time and very helpful willing to show us as many animals as possible suggesting best spots for pictures doing his best for us to have an amazing experience. The lodges were wonderful and food was excellent. I definately recommend safari with Netherken.
Email Richard Hemingway | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well worth it
This was a great trip well worth doing.
Experience:
I have been on many safaris before, but this is my first time on a guided one, it also my girlfriends first time in Africa and on a safari. The experience is different and definitely worth doing, we had a better view from the open top van and also had knowledge and quick reaction from the driver. Also worth noting that we did the private safari with an open top vehicle, which was genuinely nice as it was just me and my girlfriend.
Booking was easy and we were able to communicate through email with the team beforehand. They were nice enough to alter my pickup and drop off points which made the whole experience easier for me and the whole holiday easier. We even asked about different lodges to stay in and they were able to accommodate.
It had previously rained, which is a good thing, albeit more challenging to see animals through the plants, however, we still got to see a particularly good amount of animals. We drove around East and West Tsavo and the highlights were seeing the big cats and walking around Mzima springs to see some hippos and crocodiles.
Animals we got to see:
- Lions (male)
- Cheetah
- Leopard (baited)
- Jackal
- Giraffe
- Elephant
- Rhino
- Hippo
- Crocodile
- Mongoose
- Zebra
- Waterbuck
- Hartebeest
- Impala
- Gazelle
- Dik Dik
- Diker
- And probably more I cannot remember!
Driver:
We had Mahmood driving us around each day, he was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He also reacted fast when calls came in of animals on the radio. He was also a great driver, we saw other vans and 4x4s getting stuck while Mahmood knew how to get around issues. At the end of the safari he also drove us 5 hours to our next destination. I would 100% recommend Mahmood if you can get him!
Lodges:
On our first day we stayed at Voi Safari Lodge, we got there at lunch time and got to put our bags down. The table was prebooked and we felt like we had some of the best seats in the house overlooking a magnificent view. The swimming pool was also nice and had the same incredible view, we ventured down to the hide, but were not lucky enough to view too much.
On our second day we stayed at Ngulia Safari Lodge, we got there are lunch to put our bags down. The lodge is situated up in the mountains and overlooks the rhino reserve, they had a viewpoint with planted binoculars that were not great, so I would advise bring your own. We were lucky enough to use our binoculars and managed to find a rhino! After the afternoon safari we went back to the lodge and before we knew it that had set up the bait and managed to entice a leopard out. It is not my ideal way to see a leopard, but I have been on roughly 10 safaris and never managed to see one any other way! Slight issue here was the amount of light they had one so everyone could get a clear view attracted an extreme number of bugs, which made dining not a pleasant experience. It rained that night we cleared a lot of them but made the drive slightly treacherous the next day!
Overall, we were both incredibly happy with the experience and would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
CH
Email Irina Tomovic | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional tour experience with knowledgeable guides and seamless organisation-highly recommended!
We had an incredible experience with Netherken Safaris and Tours! From start to finish, every detail was expertly handled. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. The itinerary was well-planned, allowing us to see all the highlights while still having time to explore on our own. Thank you for providing such a memorable adventure!
The only thing I personally did not like id that the guide asked for 20 dollars tip from each of us. That should be up to people how much are they willing to give. Ut was a bit uncomfortable.
Reply from Netherken Safaris & Tours
Posted on Feb 18, 2024Dear Irina,
Thank you for your nice review.
We contacted the driver and he said that you had asked him how much the tip should be. He then mentioned the amount of USD 20, which you paid to him.
It is best if you never ask the person how much they want as a tip, so you will get this as an answer. Decide for yourself, possibly with others in your group, or ask in advance where you booked the trip.
Regards, Ton Verheijke co-Owner.
Email Mark Unsworth | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Netherken are an Outstanding tour operator and everything about the safari was brilliant.
We have recently been on the 3 day highlights of Tsavo with Netherken and everything about the tour was superb. The communication with Ton by email before we arrived was so reassuring and took away alot of my concerns. The service and help we received once we arrived in Kenya was amazing. We missed our connecting flight in Nairobi and Mahmood was still there to greet us in Mombasa 2 hours later. He was helpful and friendly right from the off. He even helped us to get a lift to the local shopping mall from the apartment manager. Another friendly person. As for the safari, the two lodges ,Ngulia and Voi were perfect. Brilliant views and food and drinks. The game drives, 6 in total took in the magnificent beauty of Tsavo west and Tsavo east. We saw 4 of the big five. Sadly, due to poaching in the Rhino sanctuary, we couldn't go into the sanctuary. But the views of all the other animals, plenty of Elephant, Buffalo, Giraffe the rare lion sighting and the view of the two leopards at Ngulia feeding will live long in the memory. Also the sightings of the smaller animals and birds, helped by the keen eye and expertise of Mahmood, were amazing. At times you didn't know were to look. The scenery is magnificent, rolling plains, scrub, the classic Acacia trees and stunning hills and mountains.
The vehicle was very comfortable with great views and not too hot, sheltered from the sun. The value for money was excellent. I compared many safaris and this one , for us ,was a great combination of seeing plenty at the right price. Highly recommended.
