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Splendid Vacations
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2023)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $120 to $900 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Thomas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience with the perfect driver
From the moment we met our driver Alex we felt most welcome. He is funny and always happy and our three kids (4, 7, 9) just loved him.
The safari jeep was spacious and well equiped, there was always enough water and Alex is a great driver. When we showed up at the agreed time he was always already there.
The accomodations were also superb, we had grat food every day and a good nights sleep.
Alex knew his way around and he had always the perfect timing to see lots and lots of animals.
We finished by going to Mombasa by train from Voi. Everything went just perfect!
I can only really recommend the tour with Splendid Vacations. We had the most perfect time! It is 100% worth the money👍👍👍🐘🦛🦓🦒
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Email James | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with the best driver!
This was the perfect trip for our little family (2 adults and 2 kids 7 & 8). This was our first trip to Africa and we had a lot of questions but Splendid Vacations provided all the answers. When we did arrive to Tanzania we were taken care of at every step. Our driver was amazing and made sure to answer our questions and helped make the kids get involved and excited about the animals. An amazing experience and look forward to booking with them again!
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Email Sebastien | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Some magic moments to renew again with you
6 nights safari in few different places, each of them différents indeed but all with lovely sceneries. Nice and comfortable 4x4 Land Cruiser, but what makes the difference is the driver. And James was great, very friendly and also professional with all animals knowledge and always trying to find them in the savannah.
Thank you to Splendid Vacations for this magic trip ! See you again soon.
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Email Christian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, professional management, great guide, personal experience
It was an amazing safari, an incredible experience!! The Guide James was very good in finding interesting spots, often also off the crowd to allow for a very personal experience. The whole preparation and communication for the tour was very professional as well!
Loved it!! Very much recommended
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Email Hannah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience, it was a perfect safari trip!
Planning and communication leading up to the trip was very prompt and organized. The vehicle was in perfect condition and very comfortable. The itinerary was well planned, we got to see so many different areas it was amazing. Our guide Alex was absolutely phenomenal! He has a talent for finding animals and really went above and beyond what we expected to show us some amazing sights. He has a lot of knowledge about Kenya and its wildlife; we learned a lot from him. My husband and I both agree our 10 day trip was absolutely perfect. Thank you Alex and the Splendid team for making this an incredible experience!
Email Victoria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great at communicating, unhappy safari guide, poor planning and value for money ,
The communication from splendid was prompt and efficient. Vehicle was robust and well serviced. Driver/tour guide was grumpy and rude at times. Only on the last 1 hour drive of a four day tour decided to share his extensive knowledge. Company grossly misrepresented transit times between parks -2 hours was actually 5/6 hours. Hotels were fantastic.
Reply from Splendid Vacations
Posted on May 4, 2024Hello,
We would like to address the above review as follows;
1. The client booked a 4-Day Tsavo West, Amboseli, and Tsavo East National Park Safari starting from Diani Beach. The booking process was smooth with her daughters, responsible for the safari planning. On Day 1 of the safari, the journey started well, from Diani Beach to Taita Hills and Saltlick Lodge, and we didn't have any complaints from the client. On Day 2, the Southern Region Safari Circuit, which is Tsavo Parks and Amboseli National Park, was experiencing a lot of rain that forced the driver to use the longer route to Amboseli, which is a drive of about 5 hours. The driver decided to ensure the client's safety as our usual route was already flooded because of the long rains, and the driver couldn't afford to risk it as clients' safety comes first. After arriving in Amboseli National Park, the clients checked in at the Ol Tukai Lodge, had a sumptuous lunch, and proceeded for an afternoon game drive. After the game drives, the client contacted us after dinner and informed us that she was not willing to proceed with the safari to Tsavo East National Park the following day because she had back pains. The client insisted on staying in Amboseli National Park on Day 3 rather than going to Tsavo East National Park at no extra cost as they were unwilling to add any cost.
2. Given that the client requested a last-minute change during the night, we asked for the client to wait until the following morning so that we could call the reservations department for the hotel in Tsavo East for the cancellations and credit the amount already paid. On Day 3, the hotel in Tsavo East confirmed that they were not in a position to refund or credit the amount already paid as this was a last-minute cancellation. As a company that focuses on ensuring service quality and client satisfaction to all our guests, we opted to pay for the client's extra night in Ol Tukai Lodge and the park fees for the same day out of pocket, totaling USD 700. The client was not charged for this. We again paid for their train tickets afresh from Emali to Mombasa as we had previously booked them from Voi to Mombasa, and the time frame for cancellation had already expired. After all the changes, the client shared an appreciation message with the company for re-booking the hotels and the train tickets.
3. Alex is one of our best driver guides, as per other reviews. On Day 3, when the client wanted to stay longer in Amboseli, our driver was in communication with the client advising of possible alternatives if Ol Tukai Lodge wouldn't confirm the availability of an extra night at the lodge and just in case the train is full from Emali to Mombasa (given that it was during the Easter Holidays) the client seemed not to agree with the driver of the alternatives provided. She was mad at the hotel reception; even the lodge could confirm she was shouting at the driver. All our driver guides are well-trained and disciplined. They have excellent driving experience, game viewing skills, and vast knowledge about wildlife, birdlife, plants, and authentic cultures of different communities in Kenya. On the same note, we are having a sit down with the driver to understand what transpired up to this situation.
Our company remains committed to offering excellent customer service and continually enhancing the customer experience.
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Email Penelope | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and reliable
James our safari guide was amazing! He made our experience memorable!
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Email Malcolm & Kimberly | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5-star Service, an Amazing Adventure
Booking our safari with Splendid was a great decision. The James was attentive, listened to all my wants and put together an memorable trip for me and my family which included a 4-day safari and 2-day beach trip.
We were paired with a knowledgeable guide, Alex, who was patient, understanding and funny. Our itinerary was followed closely but Alex was flexible when it came to our kids. He stopped for any animal they wanted to see, including squirrels. The photos and videos we took were amazing….National Geographic quality.
Our hotels were well-maintained, food was delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive. They were located within the parks themselves and offered great views of animals without leaving the property. At one property, we were offered a “big 5” wake-up call in case they came to the watering hole during the night.
All in all, no one in my family will forget this trip. Highlights included:
- 5 lionesses and 1 cub catching some shade
- A herd of elephants taking a red soil bath
- Two different elephant families greeting each other
- A wild dog family frolicking in the street and
- Two male giraffes fighting over a girl
Thanks to James and Alex for a wonderful vacation. It was an unbelievable experience, filled with wonderful memories and a trip we will talk about for years to come.
Email Diana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredibly helpful, organised and affordable
I would a million times recommend Splendid Vacations to anyone looking to plan a safari. They were able to customize our trip. Communication was prompt and everything was organized from transport to luggage storage. It also seemed like they had premium deals and better prices with lodges. Knowing that everything had already been planned out and taken care of, we were able to relax and focus on enjoying the cozy atmosphere and unbelievable safari. Special thanks to Joseph for being enthusiastic and his support. I was generally pleased.
Email Ireyn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent services & best tour operator ... We had a great trip organized
The trip was wonderful - lots of great memories were made. All the arrangements ( hotels, cab transfers) went as planned.....Thank you for your recommendation and putting the trip together. The resort was absolutely beautiful. The infinity rooms food and pools, the palm trees in the main pool,exceeded expectations. Very easy to get in and out, transportation efficient. You did a great job!! Big time pressure on you, trying to make sure the trip meets the expectations for the money.
