Beacon Safaris Team in Masai Mara
Beacon Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $120 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Jeff Yeager | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We highly recommend Beacon Safaris for an affordable, well-planned, excellently-guided safari.
My wife and I were delighted with our Beacon Safari experience (Five Day - Masai Mara/Lake Naivasha/Amboseli) and highly recommend Beacon if you're looking for a safari out of Nairobi.
The diverse wildlife we encountered far exceeded our expectations, often leaving us speechless. The itinerary was well-planned and varied in terms of seeing wildlife in several different parks/preserves, and - although it was too cloudy to see much of Mount Kilimanjaro when we were there - we appreciated the fact that the itinerary gave us a chance to see a broader span of the Kenyan hinterlands than five day safaris offered by some other operators. The vehicle was comfortable and well maintained, and everything happened when and how it was supposed to, including the pickup at a private apartment we were renting in Nairobi and the drop off at the airport at the end of the safari.
For a private safari experience, we were surprised at the reasonable cost of our five day safari. We selected "mid-range" accommodations, which included two nights of "glamping" and two nights of mid-range lodges, but all of the accommodations far exceeded our expectations as well. We are an older, retired couple, and we travel a great deal - always independently and at the budget end of the travel cost spectrum - and the "mid-range" accommodations booked by Beacon for the safari were among the nicest places we stayed during our five week trip in sub-Saharan Africa. The meals were also ample and delightful, with something to appeal to everyone's taste.
But without a doubt, the absolutely best thing about our Beacon Safari experience was our intrepid guide, Anthony. A patient man, with any easy laugh, good sense of humor, and unlimited knowledge of not just the flora and fauna we were seeing, but also the the geology, history, and culture of the places we visited. How he was able to safely drive over the roughest terrain we've ever encountered - all while spotting hidden wildlife and providing a running commentary about everything we saw and experienced - I'll never know. Although this was our first safari, I got the distinct impression from other guides we encountered that Anthony was not only highly respected, but a leader among them. Anthony was often the first safari guide to spot hidden wildlife - alerting other safaris in the area as to their location - and many times he would have us patiently wait so that he could move our vehicle into the perfect viewing/photo location, while most other guides drove off with their clients, missing those special opportunities.
The only suggested improvement I would pass along to Beacon Safari is the need to update some of the pricing information in their literature about the costs of some of the "optional activities" during the safari (e.g. visit to Masai village, boat trip on Lake Naivasha, etc.). We found those costs to be about double the amount indicated Beacon's literature, but they were still very informative and enjoyable, and we were glad that we included them in our safari.
We highly recommend Beacon Safaris for an affordable, well-planned, excellently-guided safari experience.
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Email Lisa Larre | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing 3 days trip!
We stayed at camp mara maisha and the view and service there is just amazing. During our safaris, we could see so many wild animals: lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeests... it is truly a trip that I will remember! Our guide was also able to give us lots of stories and information not only about the animals but also about the country itself. I totally recommend the company and the trip
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Email Julia Roberts | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding knowledge, service and energy!
Thank you so much for such an amazing adventure and memorable
weekend. Our group of six left feeling our every expectation was not only met, but exceeded. Our guide Ken was absolutely outstanding—so knowledgeable, friendly, hard-working,
diligent and passionate about his work and the wildlife. The Maisha
Mara was also wonderful with just the right amenities, and attention
to every last detail. A wonderful, wonderful time was had by all.
Email Catherine and Andrew | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience from start to finish
We had an incredible 4 day safari in the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru with Beacon safaris and wish the experience could have lasted longer! Robert was a pleasure to deal with when arranging our trip and was able to amend accommodation to suit our needs and budget. He kept us well informed throughout and was very quick to respond to emails.
Once we arrived in Nairobi, our safari was carried out by James who has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Mara, the Kenyan wildlife and everything else we asked him! James was super persistent in making sure we saw everything we wanted to see on the trip and to make sure we had good viewing spots throughout. James is clearly a very experienced safari guide and it was a pleasure to spend 4 days with him. Anyone considering using Beacon should go ahead and if you are assigned with James you are in luck! Thanks for everything, Beacon!
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Email Billy Goulding | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Service from Start to Finish
We booked a 4 day/3 night Safari with Beacon Safaris in August 2022. The experience was first class from the minute we booked. Robert was a major help in swiftly replying to our emails and any queries we had, which was very reassuring. The main reason we enjoyed the experience so much was down to our driver and guide, Anthony. As soon as he picked us up in Nairobi, Anthony made us feel very welcome, he was a great driver, extremely friendly and provided us with lots of interesting information on the various towns and areas we drove through on the way to the Masai Reserve.
We were amazed that even after a tough 5 hour drive from Nairobi to the Safari camp and after minimal rest, Anthony brought us straight out on an evening game drive where we caught our first glimpse of the Big 5 and were also lucky enough to witness a breathtaking sunset. Anthony's energy and enthusiasm every day of the trip was incredible, as was his vast knowledge of the animals, flora and fauna and this made the experience even more memorable. We saw more animals and authentic encounters than we could've possibly imagined, with Anthony always managing to get us in a great spot to capture incredible photos.
This trip was a special one for us as a couple, as we got engaged on day 2 of the safari, and I cannot praise Anthony highly enough for the role he played in ensuring the day went so smoothly. From his flexibility and guidance in helping choose the correct moment, to organizing a magical lunch beneath a towering Acacia tree surrounded by Zebra, in addition to taking many photographs and videos the day, and memories we have of it, would not be possible without the help of Anthony. We cannot thank him enough for making it so special, even ensuring we stopped before leaving Nairobi to pick up some champagne ahead of the celebrations, and still managing to keep it a secret from my now Fiance!
We cannot recommend Beacon Safaris and Anthony highly enough, and hope to some day return to Kenya with them again.
Billy and Sharleen.
Email Louise | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good experience with Beacon Safaris
We had a good experience with Beacon Safaris for a Masai Mara 3-days Safari. The exchanges with Robert during the preparation of the journey were very easy. Our driver and guide Daniel was also very professional and flexible.
Email Evins | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It’s an amazing safari in Samburu
This is our second time safari with beacon, we spent three days and two nights in Samburu with Daniel, we saw all the special five, Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx. The hotel has a beautiful view, Daniel is very professional, it’s an amazing trip!
Email Chen Lun | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Generally good
Everything is good we saw lots of diferentes kinds of animel. Btw there is a problem of explanation of the fee of restaurant service. It will be better if the restaurant told us what is not included first.
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Email David Grafenauer | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable and very informative safari tour
We booked the 4-day and 3 nights Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru mid-range/luxury private safari for two. It was an amazing and unforgettable experience with seeing the Big Five. Daniel, our guide was so knowledgeable and always tried to meet our needs. The price performance ratio was good and organization was fast. We booked the tour just a few days beforehand. We would definitely book that tour again! Asante sana Beacon Safari team!
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Email Kamila | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Phenomenal Safari experience with Ken from Beacon Safaris
Beacon Safaris provided an excellent safari for the two of us. It was very well planned. Communication with Robert was excellent. He was very accommodating in terms of arranging payment, which I was worried about due to Covid. The company is very reliable and excellent. The driver Ken was truly exceptional, he was always in the right place and time to see all the animals. We saw cheetahs, a black rhino, lions, a leopard, giraffes, hippos including baby hippos and many more. We also saw a family of around 70 elephants including baby elephants and we were the only car surrounded by all the elephants crossing the road! Ken also arranged an excellent plan to see sunrise and breakfast with a view in Masai Mara. Ken is an excellent driver, clearly very experienced, kind and easy going. Although we visited several parks which were far away, Ken is a very reliable and good driver who got us places quickly and safely. We previously did a safari in Tanzania, however, the one in Kenya with Beacon Safaris was much better.
