Peter the Director
Pavillion Safaris and Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $170 to $300 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Swathi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well planned, packed itinerary with responsive operator and knowledgeable guides
Had the best time on our safari through Kenya and Tanzania organized by Pavillion Safaris! Peter was responsive and helpful, and constantly checking in on how we were through the 10 day safari. Our guides were very knowledgeable, and excellent drivers. Our guide in Kenya, Boniface helped us identify birds, told us the history of the parks we went through, and always checked in to see if any of the members in his van needed support. We took the van option in Kenya and a jeep in Tanzania, and they were both very comfortable. When we had questions, both Peter and our guides were available to help and answer, including stopping at ATMs to withdraw extra cash, getting SIM cards etc. Peter was also very accommodating to our amended itinerary since we planned to fly to Zanzibar on day 11 instead of returning by car to Nairobi as suggested on the trip.
To note: there are many 8+ hours of driving days in the safari, some primarily spent in game drives through national parks, others on getting from one park to another. The guides/drivers are incredible drivers, and even though the roads aren't always perfect, I never felt motion sickness through the trip. One recommendation would be to bring face masks, as some of the parks are windy and dusty.
The accommodations and food both in Kenya and Tanzania were adequate. In Kenya, we stayed in large campsites with regular beds, washrooms, and hot showers. Lunch was packed (sandwich + fruits and juice), and dinner and breakfast were served at the campsites. In Tanzania, we stayed in regular tents on a campground with shared bathroom facilities. All meals in Tanzania were served hot and fresh.
Do mention any dietary restrictions to the guides and Peter ahead of time - they do their best to accommodate them but it's not always available. As a vegetarian, I had no trouble with food throughout the trip, although a vegan in our group had more struggle for a day or two.
Overall, I'd highly recommend Pavillion Safaris, organized by Peter, and both Boniface and Rueben, our guides through the safari.
SA
Email zhang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
well organized and safely enough.
we joined the safari trip from the end of March to the beginning of April, we enjoyed the trip a lot. It is raining season, but in our case it rains someday only at night, it is sunny in the day time so we can enjoy the view. It is after the breeding season, we saw many babies which are super cute. the temperature is just right, not hot. not too many tourist, not crowded. the price is reasonable, the trip is well recognized, and our guide Martin is so nice. It is also a good chose to go in March and April, and I highly recommend Pavillion Safaris .
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Email Marie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari was very organized and allowed us to see amazing animals and scenary
We found the safari organized by Peter on the internet and reached out to him via phone. He was very responsive and presented the different options.
The option we choose was great (6 days safari) very well organized and allowed us to see many animals (the big 5!) and beautiful sceneries
Love it and would recommend
FR
Email Anne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Very nice driver. The tour of 4 different places is perfect for 6 days. Food and accomodations corrects for the price.
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Email Desi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Every details was planned out and executed perfectly.
Peter organized everything for us, making our trip an incredible experience. He greeted us on the morning of our first day, took us to his office to settle our balance, and introduced us to our driver. We had Boniface for the Kenya portion of our safari and Rueben for Tanzania—both were exceptionally knowledgeable about the wildlife and skilled at finding the best viewing spots. While seeing all of the Big 5 isn’t guaranteed, we were lucky enough to spot them all. Even for a budget safari, every detail was well taken care of.
A few helpful tips: You’ll spend a lot of time in a jeep or van, both on game drives and traveling between parks, so be prepared for long hours sitting. The dry climate makes it quite dusty—avoid white clothes or anything you don’t want getting dirty. Bring cash if you’d like to enjoy a beer at the camps or hotels, as not all accept credit cards.
Accommodations vary by location. In Kenya, we stayed in comfortable hotels or raised tents with private bathrooms and showers. In Tanzania, we camped in ground tents with communal washrooms and showers. Meals are mostly buffet-style for breakfast and dinner—not gourmet, but always plentiful. In Tanzania, a cook traveled with us and prepared hot meals. Fresh fruits and juices were available at every stop and were safe to consume.
Overall, an unforgettable safari experience!
NL
Email Simon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Made sure we had the best possible trip in the limited amount of time.
The communication was very effective and all questions and requests were answered promptly. Despite being limited by time, Peter was very accommodating and made sure we made the most of our trip while listening to our requests. Overall, it was a great and memorable experience and we highly recommend it.
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Email Shahrzad Ardyani | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and efficient and wonderful sightseeings
Peter was very professional and helpful since the very beginning. As a solo traveler, it wasn’t that easy to handle the logistics but he managed everything very well. Responsive and responsible in each part of the very amazing safari. We loved to have Martin as driver and tour guide who made his maximum to show us the wonderful, amazing and dreamy Kenya’s NP.
Very glade of my experience and recommend this tour.
AR
Email Victoria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience at fair price
The safari was very good organized by the company with good camping sites and useful information about the experience before starting. I had a lot of problems with the reservation because of my country`s economy messures and Peter was very patient about it, I really appreciated that!
Communication overall was really good, value for money I think was very fair.
RU
Email Elena V | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fun, safe, friendly
Six months before the start of the trip, we started discussing safari with Peter. He told me everything down to the smallest detail. I answered almost around the clock! He also gave useful tips for our trip. Unfortunately, we did not have the opportunity to make an advance payment, and Peter went to meet us - we paid for the safari upon arrival in Nairobi. A few days before the start of the safari, when we were already in Nairobi, Peter also kept in touch with us and helped us in many ways - for this he received a special "thank you very much!".
We had a wonderful driver, Boniface, who was with us all the way, and he not only transported us from park to park and conducted safaris, but also helped, explained, and calmed us down if necessary.
Kenya itself is a country for brave and wealthy travelers. But Peter and Boniface did everything to make us - the 4 girls - believe that this was not entirely true. It was calm, comfortable and safe with them. The guys have never deceived us and have always helped us with everything simply because they are cool!
Thanks to Boniface, we had a lot of fun during the safari and were able to see almost all the animals we wanted)
We don't want to go to Kenya anymore, but we would love to go on safari with these guys more than once!
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Email Thevaraj N Subramaniam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Budget Friendly Complete Safari
It was an awesome experience joining the 2D 1N Maasai Mara Safari. Really had a wonderful time even though it was just a 3 hour evening game drive. My expectations were lower due to the time, but i managed to spot alot of animals. My big thank you goes to Brother Peter who arranged this for me and as a solo traveller I was well taken care of and the rest was just pure fun and thrill. Definitely will come back in the future for a longer period. Thank you Pavilion Safaris
