SafariBook Evolution
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- Kenya Professional Safari Guide Assoication
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Steve Sibora | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
My dream wedding and Excellent Honeymoon package at Neptune Paradise
My wedding was on the 25th of January 2014, due to the hustle of work and pressure of organizing a wedding, I decided to pay someone to handle all the preparations for me.
I must say I got total value for money, the wedding grounds was in Nairobi at Cool Breeze Gardens, which was very successful words cannot explain it. Our first night was at Windsor Hotel, followed by a flight to Ukunda airstrip in Mombasa where we picked and dropped off at Neptune Paradise Beach Hotel. I have never seen such clean, white sandy beach like this. Our booking was all inclusive all you can eat and drink buffet, no need to say the rest :)
Email chacha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
With SafariBook Evolution...wow!! A breath of freshness in safari tours
They bring in a new approach to how safari tours should be and how clients are treated. One gets value for their money and personalized service attention for a maximum experience about safari.
Email Carl | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just finished owesome safari - 31/3/2014 to 3/4/2014
Just cleared our 4 days Masai Mara Naivasha Safari and me and my family could never have asked for a more professional staff and driver guide. Thanks for the advise to go to Lake Oloiden where the flamingos were, Masai Mara was fantastic, camp was perfect, food great, thank you very much SafariBook Evolution.
RU
Email Tatiana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great experience
I would like to share the experience we had with SafariBook Evolution. The travel we had was awesome. Everything was arranged very good, we liked it so much. Our driver knew all the places we should see. everybody was very helpful. And if any of my friends decide to take a Safari, I would recommend this organisation
Excellent Safari!
Really enjoyed our safari. Stanley was an excellent guide who helped us interface with animals, culture, and history; Buri not only fed us delicious traditional dishes (loved the machalari) but also was great company. Camping was a lot of fun, and our group was great too.
Email Anne | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very organized
They were in communications with us the clients continuously, the driver was great
The services were wonderful,food preparation, accommodation
Expectations were met
Will use them again.
Email katie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 day Maasai Mara
My mum, my sisters and I did the four day safari. We were all really pleased with it even my sister who usually books the most expensive tours. My opinion was everything was brilliant and as Steve had said it should be. My sister said the safari itself was better than more expensive ones she had previously been on the only difference was the food an accommodation was a little more basic. The driver Ambrose was an amazing driver and we always seemed to be first on the scene then he radioed it through to other cars. If you want a budget, good quality safari with no putting tents up I recommend this one. Also it is a shame the last reviewer had a problem with food- we always found there was way more than we could eat and there was meat in every meal- they also catered for me as im vegetarian. No complaints from anywhere for me!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great!
Very good cost-benfit ratio.
Pleasant and knowledgable guide.
Comfortable vehicle.
All you need.
Great trip – would recommend unarguably and unreserved.
Email Natasha & Abdel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Onesmus is the man!!!
My husband and I are in our early thirties and pretty much got hooked on Africa in 2014. We visited Zambia, South Africa and Botswana. We always tried to support local ventures and booking with Safaribook Evolution to Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara was a great choice. Steve the owner is a Kenyan and I communicated with him via email. He was always very polite, very efficient and prompt in his responses. His tours are operated by his own people (driver/guide/chef). He is not an agent like so many. His pricing is extremely competitive and he offered us excellent value for money. We did a 4 day trip with him toward the end of March. Because this was technically low season we got a great price. All meals are included and he thoughtfully provided water for the entire trip.
The best thing about the entire trip though was our tracker/guide and friend, Onesmus. Onesmus is a Masai and grew up in Masai Mara and boy did he find those animals. There were times were were in stretches when we were the only vehicle and we were surrounded by hundreds and hundreds of animals. We left Nairobi around 8am. It just so happened that we were the only two people on the trip. We joked that we were VIPs. We left Nairobi, no traffic which is always a blessing as you can just never tell. Great weather and scenic drive to Lake Nakuru. As we were passing Lake Naivasha, I had asked Steve via email if we could stop over and do a boat tour, he said no problem. He arranged everything for us. We did the tour. If you are fond of birds and hippos, please do this. Lake Naivasha is home to many species and the setting is magnificent. After Naivasha and lunch we headed, up to Lake Nakuru. Upon entering we saw the elusive black rhino. Zebra, wildebest, all types of antelope, buffalo and flamingos in the hundreds. We saw a family of lions sleeping, baboons playing and several animals on the water's edge.
The safari vehicles in Kenya are small mini buses in which the entire roof pops open, in my opinion these are much better than the open land rovers used in South Africa etc. Although we were technically in the time of the long rains, the weather held out enough so the roads were dry and we could cover any terrain.
We overnighted in a local basic hotel. Dinner was provided and it was delicious. Although it was basic, we were comfortable and safe, what more could you want? We headed to Masai Mara the next day and that was an adventure. The road as Onesmus said is a glimpse into the real Kenya. We settled in at our camp which we loved. It was tented in serene surroundings, cool in the evening with the sound of thousands of animals. We did a game drive that evening and again saw soo many animals. Onesmus asked us if we would mind waking up early to do a full day game drive. He really went above and beyond to find us animals. Since he grew up there he knew all the locals, was in contact with the rangers. My friends, we saw lions mating, cheetahs kill a wildesbeest, a lion and two cubs kill an ostrich, lions hunting, crocodile eating a dead hippo and we went through the entire park seeing thousands and thousands of animals and again this was in low season. Imagine if we came during the migration?? Now I think it is worth to say that a real live safari is nothing like Disney, you cannot arrange for animals to be somewhere performing activity for your pleasure. You just have to be lucky and have a skilled tracker. We were blessed enough to have both! Everyone should go in with no expectations and just savour the entire experience.
Having been to Chobe, Kruger and several game reserves, I can safely say there is no place like Masai Mara and majestic does not even come close to describe the sight of thousands of animals on the plains... It is ideal for viewing as the land is so gently undulating.
Dinner on the evenings were provided by our personal chef Simba. The food was plentiful, delicious and filling. Packed lunches were provided and I simply cannot find a fault or have a regret. We had our packed lunch under a tree in the open savanah.. AMAZING!
I would wholeheartedly recommend Steve (Safaribook evolution) and encourage everyone to support local small businessmen. They provide the best service and always aim to please. Hopefully you will be lucky like us to get Onesmus. We are already planning our next safari to Tanzania with Steve and the gang!
Thanks guys... Asante!
Email Aleksandra | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience and service
SafariBookEvolution is a professional company that organises safari from scratch, not an agent.
They have a lot of experience in what they do and they are locals. They have their own people too who are equally experienced and dedicated.
The communication between us was by email and, I must say, answers were received promptly.
The prices they offer are very competitive. Everything we were promised, has been delivered, or even more.
They give you advise and help when needed.
In terms of actual conditions: we went to Maasai Mara and Naivasha Lake. Everything was punctual and well organised. Lodge was exactly as described. Food (plenty and tasty) was provided throughout all tour as well as water. Our safari vehicle was a mini bus (much more popular in Kenya than jeep) - comfortable and giving great view.
Our driver - Ambrus did everything he could in his power to show us as much as possible.
We saw vultures eating a wildbeest or lion cubs consuming zebra. We saw big 5 and tens of thousands of other animals. It required a lot of patience, focus and dedication from his side to show us as much as he did.
I think it is crucial to keep in mind that supporting local communities is so important. I can highly recommend this company. There is also no downside I could possibly think about.
Steve (owner) went an extra mile with us and I am sure he does it with each of his customers. He is polite, friendly and straightforward.
Steve thank you very much for everything and best of luck for the future!