.......life is a safari, let's conquer it together
Mwema Africa Safaris
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $65 to $250 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Karina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari of a lifetime!
We went on a 6 day safari in Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and Tsavo east. We can not recommend it enough! Our driver Paul was professional and accommodating. We did not only see animals and nature, but also a lot of “ordinary“ Kenya.
Paul was extremely knowledgeable about the parks and where the different animals where located. We felt throughout the whole safari that Paul really tried to make the trip the best experience for us.
We have learned a lot, not only about animals, but also about Kenyan culture though Paul.
The parks are located quite far from each other. The itinerary we were presented underestimated the driving times.
Otherwise we are in awe of Kenya and are still thinking back on our all our wonderful experiences!
This safari was really an experience of a lifetime. We highly recommend Paul and Mwema Africa Safaris.
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Email Vitaly | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent organization and the best safari in Kenya!
We arrived in Nairobi on January 01, 2024. By agreement, our guide and driver Eric were waiting for us at the meeting place. Everything was exactly at the specified time. Special thanks to Eric for his punctuality throughout the route! On the first day, we headed from Nairobi to our parking place and overnight near the Masai Mara Park. We visited the Masai village. It was interesting, but a little uncomfortable because of the poor and very natural lifestyle of these people. I hope that their lives will change for the better soon.
The next day was completely dedicated to the Masai Mara Park. In which, thanks to Eric, we were lucky enough to see a pride of lions, hyenas, cheetahs, warthogs, elephants, giraffes, ostriches, buffaloes, hippos, many antelopes, zebras and wildebeest. This is only the main part of the animal world that we have encountered. At certain points, thanks to our excellent guide Eric, we were alone on the road, which the giraffe was crossing importantly. They also saw a herd of elephants very close, and there was not a single car around. To summarize the first day of the safari: we saw three animals from the Big Five! Special thanks to Eric for the interesting and informative stories about the animal world and the life of Kenyans!
The next day we visited Lake Naivasha with amazing hippos in the water and an amazing island that turned out to be almost a contact zoo! Since there are no predators there, the safari was on foot. In this place, you can get very close (within reasonable limits) and look at zebras, giraffes, antelopes and wildebeest. There are also a lot of birds there! Wonderful and enthusiastic impressions of this place!!!
After breakfast and another transfer, we found ourselves at a park overlooking the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. There is a new excellent Amboseli Park here. On an afternoon safari, we met elephants, giraffes, zebras and many other funny animals.
In the morning, the clouds around Kilimandaro parted and we managed to take wonderful pictures against the background of the snow cap of this highest mountain in Africa!
And our further way lay to East Tsavo Park. And here we were waiting for two discoveries: first, it turns out that there are red elephants, and secondly, we saw the world's smallest antelope Dikdiki.
This is the end of our wonderful safari. And despite the fact that we didn't manage to see the whole Big Five, we hope to come back and do it again!
All the crossings were not very tedious, despite the fact that we drove a total of 1,500 km. The food and accommodation in all places of overnight stays are good. In some cases, we were even just the two of us! :)
Thanks to Mwema Africa Safaris for the excellent organization and great experiences!!! Special thanks to our super driver Eric!
IR
Email Qazale | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
I had the best travel experience with this group. My driver's name was Richard, an extraordinary man with whom I experienced the best safari ever, filled with patience and kindness.
Email Beth & Caleb | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant - great communication throughout
From the second Simon sent through our original quote, everything was so easy. Simon helped me to upgrade a few of our lodges, so we built ourselves a custom package, which was absolutely perfect. Starting in a beautiful tented-campsite near the Masai Mara, and finishing in the most breath taking lodge near Amboseli. Simon also passed on our dietary requirements and all of the camps looked after us very well.
Our guide/driver was Paul, who was so welcoming. Paul was able to answer all of our questions, ensured we took lots of great photos and made sure we felt safe at all times during the trip. Paul is charismatic and great fun to hang out with.
Thanks so much for our amazing safari - we hope to be back very soon!
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Email J S | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari with small kid with Mwema
Communicated with Simon while we were still in USA via WhatsApp.. he was good in explaining all the intricacies and details of this safari trip. When landed at NBO, his assigned Tour guide / driver Mr. Richard picked us up from Airport and we were on our way to Masaai Mara. Richard was very good and knowledgeable. He made us comfortable and spoke perfect English. He spotted animals and other key things to see which we would have never spotted. Driving skill wise he was good and not aggressive on road which is how we like it to be. We needed some help mid safari and Mr. Simon was able to help us out and modify trip accordingly. We selected mid option for stay between budget and Luxury and were generally happy with the camps..Throughout the trip Richard was happy to stop wherever we wanted for pictures and even went back as we forgot our charger in one of our camp. Overall we are very happy and would recommend them to anyone looking for good safari. PS Simon is USA based to its easy to deal with for USD transfer, etc
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Email Michele | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent: we recommend it!
We booked the tour from Italy via Whatsapp and from the beginning the organiser was very professional and helpful in providing everything we asked for, as well as very patient. Once in Nairobi our guide Alfred came to pick us up at the hotel and he made us have an amazing experience: thanks to him we had a wonderful Safari and we managed to see all The Big Five in just a couple of days (even though the Safari was 6 days long). He was a very careful and good driver, besides being an experienced and professional guide that not only showed us the wildlife of the Parks but also thaught us many cultural and social aspects of Kenyan people. Most importantly he behaved as a caring friend that made us feel home throughout the whole trip. We are grateful for having met Alfred and booked with Mwema Safaris: we totally recommend it to anyone who wants to have a real taste of Africa.
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Email Klara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, amazing!
We booked a trip to lake Nakuru, Masai mara, lake Naivasha and Amboseli. It was organized really well and we saw everything we wanted. Excellent organization, amazing game drives and the best safari in Kenya!
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Email Kalman | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent! Well organized, prepared for every scenario.
We had a 5 days budget safari to Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara. The accommodations were basic, but that's what we expected for the price. Everyone was kind, had no problems. The tour operator did all he could to make us comfortable. Masai village is a bit of ripoff, but that's not the fault of the tour operator. Later we had a one full day trip to Nairobi National Park, where there was a little bit of misunderstanding but we managed to talk it through.
Tour operator is very flexible, the communication is very good. Absolutely satisfied.
I would chose them again.
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Email Balázs | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly an amazing safari experience!
We had an unforgettable 6-day mid-range private safari, expertly organized by Mwema Africa Safaris. Our itinerary included the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. The goal of our trip to Kenya was to experience its rich wildlife, witness the Great Migration, see the Big 5, and catch the iconic view of Mount Kilimanjaro. As first-time safari-goers, we wanted to make the most of every moment – and thanks to Simon and our incredible driver and guide, Richard, our dream came true!
The entire trip was exceptionally well-organized. Simon was fantastic, providing fast and clear communication through WhatsApp. He was flexible, accommodating all our requests, including adding an extra day to our original itinerary and swapping Lake Naivasha for Lake Nakuru.
One of the best decisions we made was upgrading our vehicle from a van to a Land Cruiser – absolutely worth it! It made a huge difference in comfort and the overall experience.
Richard, our guide, was a true gem. His passion for wildlife and his deep knowledge, gained over more than 10 years of experience, was evident throughout. He had an amazing ability to know exactly where and when to find animals, from cheetahs and lions to elephants and giraffes. His keen eyes also helped us spot more elusive animals hidden in the parks. He was thoughtful, patient, and ensured we had an incredible close-up experience with Kenya’s wildlife.
This safari exceeded all our expectations, and we can’t thank Simon and Richard enough for making it a trip of a lifetime!
RS
Email Teodora | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
No complaints!
We were a group of 3 and our guide was Gabu. We visited Masai Mara, lake Naivasha, Amboseli and Tsavo East during our 6 day safari.
We are very happy with our tour, Gabu was very professional.
