Company Owners, Mathew Jensen and Albert Keronye
Tapestry of Africa Tours and Safaris
- Offices In:
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United States
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2024)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $199 to $1,999 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email GREG | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ultra Responsive and Uber Knowledgeable!
Oh my goodness! I don't know what my expectations of a safari should have been, But Matt and his crew of highly experienced safari guides (Sammie, George and Albert) far exceeded any expectations I could have had. From Matts nearly immediate, personal responses to my booking questions until the last hyena disappearing into the Savannah , I knew that I had chosen the right tour.
We visited;
Nairobi National Park where we saw rhinoceros 🦏, lions, hippos and 🐊.
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust where we interacted personally with rescued baby elephants 🐘!
Giraffe Center where we learned about the 3 different types of giraffe 🦒 and got to feed them by hand.
Kobe Bead Center in Nairobi where we saw women making beautiful beads by hand and singing welcoming songs.
And that was the first day!
We then spent several days performing humanitarian work with Dental Outreach Relief Foundation. This was an amazing experience and I could go on and on about that.
Then we continued our safaris by going to Amboseli National Park where we were treated to exceptional views of animals with Mount Kilamonjaro as a backdrop. We saw hundreds of elephants 🐘 🐘 🐘 🐘, Buffalo, giraffes🦒, zebras 🦓, many species of birds, and two cheetah 🐆 🐆 eating a very fresh kill and and napping with full bellys.
We spent the night at the beautiful Amboseli Sopa Lodge with its beautiful pool, amazing food and excellent customer service.
From there it was on to Tsavo West and Chyulu Hilla National Park. An exilerating ride in the Toyota Land cruiser with George at the wheel. We saw an expansive and beautifulava flow that was millions of years old. More animals, wildebeest, hartebeest, elephants and many many more....
We spent the nights at Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and went on a nighttime game drive. We saw a few nocturnal animals, enjoyed the coold night air and unmatched startgazing. This place has the best pool of all pools ever built with breathtaking views from its infinity edge, with the potential to view many animals depending on time of day and animal behavior, we watched a male waterbuck and his harem drink from a nearby watering hole.
The next day it was on to Tsavo East national Park. More elephants which were now red elephants 🐘 More zebra, and more animals that I have never even heard of before. Have you ever seen a geranuk? I have. And I don't think I could ever get tired of watching wild elephants. They are amazing creatures.
We spent the night at Ashnil Aruba Lodge, good food and nice rooms. But the best part was swimming in their pool while watching wild elephants just a few hundred feet away.
We woke up early for the last couple hours of our adventure and took a morning game drive. We saw elephants swimming in a large pool and two male elephants fighting for dominance. Also, many more animals who were coming for a morning splash and a drink of water. Then too cap it all off a pride of lions in search of their next meal.
Unfortunately our time in Africa was close to its end. But on the way out of the park we caught one last glimpse of a hyena sneeking off into the beautiful landscape.
We ened our journey by catching a ride on the the SGR. An comfortable train that took us from the gates of Tsavo East on a scenic 4 hour journey back to Nairobi where we met our ride that would show us a few last minute sights in Nairobi before dropping us at the airport.
I have already talked to Tapestry about booking more Safaris next year. I don't know how other Safari operators work, but I can tell you that none of them will work as hard for your enjoyment as Matt and his crew at Tapestry of Africa.
FYI, here is a partial list of all of the animals we saw.
Rhinos, hippos, buffalo, impalas, crocodile, lions, Thompsons gazelles
Wildebeast, turtles, warthogs, hyenas
Elephants, Kori busterd,cheeta , superb starling, breasted lilac, Klipspringer , oryx,
secretary bird, ostrich , pygmy mongoose, mongoose,Monkeys, baboons, giraffes, gerenuk, red billed hornbill, grand gazelle, lizards, bush bucks, water bucks and soooooo much more.
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Email Annette | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
So knowledgeable of all the animals and birds he could answer all the questions we had
Tapestry of Africa was a great safari company. We had two of their drivers and both were so kind and courteous and easy to understand. They had great driving skills especially when I thought we were going to get stuck in the mud he said no problem and got plus out and continued on with the Safari. It was a great experience and I was amazed at all the animals that we were able to see.
Email Geofrey | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very informed and professional
It was a spectacular experience. I loved every detail of it. If you are looking for away to spend the best times of your life, book a safari with Tapestry of Africa and thank me later 😎
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Email Brittany | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sammy and George are so knowledgeable! I learned and saw alot of animals!
Tapestry of Africa was an amazing experience. Their guides were so knowledgeable. They really searched for the animals we wanted to see. Best experience ever!
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Email Kandace | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and very knowledgeable
Tapestry of Africa was amazing! So easy to communicate with and knew all the answers! The guides/drivers knew all the answers we asked and got us everywhere safely! I would for sure go through these guys again! Loved every second!
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Email John and Carole | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tapestry of Africa provided with a once in a lifetime experience that we will not forget.
My wife and I had an amazing experience with our Kenya/Tanzania Safari booked through "Tapestry of Africa"!
After reviewing and comparing a few other tour companies. Tapestry had a package that hit all of the parks and areas that we wanted to visit at a very good price.
Matt was quick to respond. We were looking more towards the budget range of the Safari packages (the "Safari" is the same, but the accommodation is "less"). After looking at reviews of some of Lodges, we suggested to Matt that we would like move up to "comfort" level of accommodation at two locations. He gave us a very great rate to suit our needs which we were very happy to see.
Matt was very good at giving us info regarding Vaccines needed, links to obtain Visas, etc necessary to enter Kenya and Tanzania. Albert and Hilda were introduced and they continued to send us relevant information relevant to our trip.
Albert took the time to accompany us to the National Museum of Kenya and to the Arboretum in Nairobi which was greatly appreciated.
Arriving at each lodge or park went seamlessly with all of the correct paperwork necessary.
George "Unique Gee" was our guide, friend, photographer for the Kenya portion of our Safari and we most grateful for this! He knew the parks very well and we were often the first on the scene of an animal sighting. The guides seem to keep in contact with each other, notifying each other of animal locations which is very nice. George took a number of great photos with his camera and provided us a link to download the photos.
Frank was our guide through the Tanzania portion of our Safari through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire parks. We were treated to so many photos of the animals. At one location, we were one of the first on the scene on a pride of lions numbering about 20. We were able to see the rare Black Rino in Ngorongoro. He was a treat to be with.
I would recommend arranging transport to and from the airport through your hotel, arriving at the airport at 03:15 can be overwhelming.
We will totally recommend "Tapestry of Africa" to any of our friends wishing to do a dream Safari in Kenya and Tanzania.
Email Nikhita | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
12 day beach and bush mid-range escape - AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!
From start to finish Tapestry went above and beyond to make our holiday the most incredible experience. Matt was brilliant in supporting us with a plan tailored to our needs and what we wanted to see, the communication prior to the safari was brilliant which put our minds at ease before going on such a big holiday! Hilda was fantastic in ensuring we were all ready for our trip, arranging transport for us from the airport and throughout the whole trip checking in to see everything was going well, she was also amazing in answering any questions I had throughout the trip and arranging some extra add ons for us! Albert was also great and checked on us prior and throughout.
The actual safari was INSANE, honestly the best trip we’ve ever been on - George our safari guide was AMAZING and really made our trip. His knowledge on animals was second to none, and often we were first to a scene!! He has over 16 years experience and you could tell this is a passion for him not just a job. The safari car was brilliant, comfortable and spacious and we had nice cold bottled water at hand.
The camps we stayed at were amazing - the food WOW I’ve never eaten so well!! Breakfast omelettes to a full 3 course buffet dinner - and amazingly catered for vegetarians!
I have and will recommend Tapestry of Africa to all my family and friends - a bucket list holiday executed incredibly well - thank you!
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Email Ricardo & Gretchen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
My husband and I booked a 10 day (Kenya, Tanzania, and Beach Break) Safari with Tapestry of Africa and the experience was nothing less than UNFORGETTABLE. It totally exceeded our expectations from start to finish.
At first we were hesitant because we couldn't find much information and/or reviews about the Company, but we decided to give it a try, and as soon as we reached out for a quote, Mathew replied very quickly and answered all our questions very professionally. Mathew helped us organize an unforgettable trip according to our wishes providing all necessary information and willingness to help. Overall was a Great Value for Money.
One other thing that caught our attention about Tapestry of Africa was that they support local communities by contributing a portion of every Safari to the Dental Outreach Relief Foundation. 🤍🤍🤍
The safari itself was AMAZING, hitting many incredible spots around Kenya and Tanzania. The Lodges and camps booked, were all beautiful with stunning views, good food, and excellent service.
We saw the Big Five and many more animals including hyenas, cheetahs, dik-diks, and countless birds, among others. We ware amazed with the close encounters with elephants, giraffes, serval, lions and more.
There are so many highlights to this trip, that if I write them all everybody will get tired of reading, so I'm going to mention three of them:
1) we witnessed a "lions wedding" (unexpected 😂),
2) Wildebeest Crossing (a wish come true 🤍),
and 3) the Hot Air Balloon Ride (#miracleexperience this is A Most to do 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻).
We want to give special Thanks to Albert, who accompanied us all the way from Kenya to Tanzania. It was a real pleasure his company. Also we want to thank our guides, Francis from Kenya and Vincent from Tanzania. They both where great guides and made this adventure even better.
We are more than happy that we gave the opportunity to Tapestry of Africa. This has been a trip of a lifetime and we can't recommend them enough.
To New Adventures!
EE
Email Henri Lempu | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best customer service, they really care
I booked the 14-day private safari in January 2025 in Kenya for my gf and I probably around 6-7 months in advance. I've used Safaribookings before for a 2 day safari in Tanzania. However, Tapesty of Africa had like 5 reviews at the time so it was a bit of gamble. I reached out for a quote and got a reply from Mathew pretty quickly on Whatsapp. Whilst they didn't have a lot of reviews, after chatting for a bit, I just had a good feeling about it.
He sent over the details for the first deposit (25%) and after EXCESSIVE googling on him, the company, the dental outreach foundation tied to it, I was ready to commit. To be fair, the months leading up to it, I did get a lot of update emails and also messages from the team which assured me of the legitimacy but you never know. They said they needed the deposits to start locking in some accommodations ahead of time which makes sense. I also called some of these places maybe 2-3 months in advance (prior to making further deposits) to make sure my money wasn't going into a black hole and it checked out so all good.
I just wanna give them props for the service leading up to the trip as they made sure we we're up to date on what to pack, how to apply for a visa, what vaccinations we needed and so on. The itinerary itself was customisable, we made a few changes during the planning phase. I wanted a mix of mid-to-luxury and truth be told it ended up being more on the luxury end (to our surprise).
We had a wonderful guide, Sami, that spent 2 weeks with us and was very chill and knowledgeable. During the safari itself, the Tapestry team checked in every now and then to see how we we're doing. They helped arrange a nice bday dinner for us as well as take into account whatever it was that we thought was important regarding accommodation.
Initially we said that if it's just one night in park, it can also be a simple camp to sleep in and if it's several nights we'd like something nicer. It was mostly always on the nicer end :)
My only recommendation to anyone booking is to rather to less park and spend a few nights in one place as it means that (1) you get to enjoy the facilities more, and (2) less packing. Though I also don't regret we got to see some 8-9 different parks during 2 weeks.
We we're picked up directly in Nairobi and ended our trip in Diani for a few more beach days on our own. The Tapestry team, especially Hilda, was so accommodating that she even offered to help with things post-safari e.g set up transfers to the airport or set up visits to Giraffe Centre in Nairobi or Sheldrick.
Anyways, when booking this long in advance I was sure this was gonna be a gamble considering the company had just been recently set up but in hindsight I can honestly confirm it was all SO worth it. It was truly a trip of a lifetime. And yes, I can and would highly recommend them for a safari. And no, this is not some AI written review :D, you're welcome to check "Safari Kenya" under my highlights on insta @henrilempu.
I know choosing a safari operator is tough and feels like a gamble. I can't vouch for any other company as I haven't tried them but I'd sure book my next safari with Tapestry again!
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Email Artem | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
11 day Midrange Kenya Bush and Beach Holiday
Tapestry agency helped us organize an unforgettable trip to Kenya for our New Year holidays. We would like to note the professional and individual approach, starting with planning the trip according to our wishes, providing all the necessary information and willingness to help. We were met at the Nairobi airport and our wonderful guide and driver Peter accompanied us throughout the trip. Attentive, responsible, organized, with a great sense of humor. He always amazed us with his encyclopedic knowledge of all the inhabitants of the Kenyan reserves. On this trip we managed to see for the first time in our lives so many different animals, birds, plants! We were delighted to meet elephants, giraffes, gazelles and antelopes, a cheetah and lions!
We quite liked the hotels we stayed in. With the exception of Aa lodge Amboseli. The coastal hotel Diani Reef beach Resort & spa was also very tired and did not meet our expectations, but apparently this is the best of all...
Overall, we all got unforgettable impressions and extraordinary pleasure from this trip and are grateful to the Tapestry agency for helping to organize it!
