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Elida Tours & Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2004)
- Member Of:
- KATO & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $215 to $315 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Kathrin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari organized by a highly dedicated and reliable team
Despite the fact that I booked on very short notice, the Elida team arranged a perfectly planned 7-day safari for me. On the first day, the director David and my guide Tim arrived well before the agreed pick-up time to make sure that they find the pick-up address on time.
During the whole trip, Elizabeth and David were available via WhatsApp or phone and made sure that I was enjoying the safari.
Tim was a perfect, dedicated guide and a very careful driver who made sure that I see all Big Five and many more animals. He also made sure that I was able to take great photos even though my camera’s zoom was not that good.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Elida Tours & Safaris and would definitely book again with them.
Email Bruce | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Safe, Within Budget, Knowledgable
We asked David at Elida to organise our climb of Kilimanjaro and a subsequent tour of Amboseli National Park.
Logistics: airport pickup and drop off as smooth and well organised. Baggage handling for 15 was never a problem.
Handling of monies: no deposits up front (no deposit cons) and payment made only when a service was provided. We paid for accomodation only once we had spent time there. Everything is receipted as you need it.
Accommodation: always safe, hygienic, secure, and always within our budget. David is well connected to a wide range of accomodation options and we enjoyed being able to 'upgrade' at Moshi. The Amboseli accomodation was spectacular, especially given many students were on a budget.
Budget: never over budget on anything. In fact if anything, these folk tend to undercook their prices.
Contact: always contactable by phone at any time. Email too, though given he is on the road a lot, phone is best once in country. Email and Skype were used in the pre-planning/planning stages and it proved very effective.
Vehicles: safe, well maintained, modern.
Drivers: not the usual mad, overtake at any speed or location East Africa drivers.
Guides: always unobtrusive and very knowledgeable. One gremlin in Tanzania with guides who wanted to be paid a tip at the end of the trip. We had already paid them at the beginning. Not the fault of Elida but something to watch out for if there is a 'package deal' done.
Package deal: Elida are very happy to work out a single price package. Very handy for those in your group who are watching their budget closely.
Government/border: our crossings were always smooth, assisted in each case by a local 'fixer' who was happy to guide us through the process.
Watch out for: David will always have things under control but operates in the usual relaxed African way, and does not always inform you of every detail, which can be disconcerting for the Western mind. But simply ask and he will show you what has been done.
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Email Mick | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Our group had a terrific experience seeing more than 35 types of wildlife living in the Masai Mara.
I have been very happily using Elida Tours for groups from my church for 15 years. I have never been disappointed. I have always experienced excellent service provided to us by the managers, the drivers and the guides. Everyone has been very professional, very friendly, very personable and very knowledgeable. We constantly feel well-cared for and as if we were special to Elida. Making the booking and payment arrangements has been easy and smooth. The drivers are careful and very skillful. The safari guides know a lot about the wildlife and the parks. The safari vans are great for both off-road and on-road driving. Everyone in the organization is helpful, accommodating, serves above and beyond the call of duty and are of great personal character. You cannot go wrong with Elida. Each of my many trips with them has been wonderful. I am already looking forward to my next time with them.
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Email Ann | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My guide was professional, very knowledgable, polite and kind. He knew where to find all I asked.
Elida Tours was excellent. It was easy to connect on WhatsApp and all of my questions were answered quickly and fully. The staff were very helpful. My tour of the park was extraordinary - honestly a dream come true. Thank you.
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Email Benzell | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Josephat and David were very professional, knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire weekend.
Elida tours is a great company. And the drivers are experienced and knowledgeable. This is a real value because on a safari you want a driver that is patient, familiar with the park and knows the animals habits and where they usually are. I had the opportunity to be driven by the owner over the weekend and the experience was one I will never forget. Great experience. Great company.
Will definitely use Elida Tours again in the future.
David is an excellent driver. He is always prompt and professional.
For three years I have used David of Elida Tours as my driver of choice for getting to and from Nairobi. He is a careful driver, always on time and extremely reliable.
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Email christine | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpfull and they arranged a trip that was perfect for us
First of all at elida you feel like they care about you having the best trip in your life. And we did!!
Easy to email and talk to them. They tailered our trip to suite our needs.
The hotels had good standard and great food. All around good service in every hotel.
The driver did all that he could so that we could see as many Animals as possible. And we learned a little swahili. It was so fun. In our Safari We saw elephants, Lions, cheetah, Leopard and a lot more.
We had a 10 day trip with a child (6 years old) we where a little skeptical about going with a kid but she had the time of here life. As did we.
We where on Safari in masai Mara and Amboseli and ended the trip in Mombasa.
It was very nice with a little beach vacation at the end of our trip.
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Email Karin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service
David was very friendly and kind and I really enjoyed getting to know him. He was very helpful and accommodating with my tours that I had booked and provided excellent transportation service. He wasn't just a driver, but more like a friend. We had wonderful conversations.
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Email Chris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thoughtful, knowledgeable, a pleasure to be with!
Exploring the wonders of the wild with Elida Tours and Safaris was an absolute thrill! From the moment we arrived, their expert team ensured every aspect of our journey was seamless. Our guides were not only knowledgeable about the diverse flora and fauna but also passionate storytellers, enriching our experience with fascinating anecdotes. The accommodations at Sweetwater were luxurious yet nestled perfectly within the untamed landscapes, offering unparalleled views of nature’s grandeur. Whether tracking majestic elephants or witnessing the graceful dance of giraffes at sunset, every moment felt like a scene from a wildlife documentary brought to life. Thanks to David and his team, our safari exceeded all expectations, leaving us with unforgettable memories and a newfound appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.
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Email Ragnar Gunnarsson, Icelandic Lutheran Mission | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable and service-minded as well as flexible.
We have taken different groups, youth and grown ups, on a 2 and 3 weeks trips to Kenya and used Elida Tours in most cases for the last 20 years. We are happy with the service and find the price reasonable. Elida Tours has also been flexible in bookings and so on if changes have been necessary. Always on time and expectations fulfilled from arrival at the airport until taking the group back at the time of departure.