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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 Takeshi Matsumura | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good service
They arrenged of my plan as I wanted.
The answer to the question can also be trusted quickly.
Email Rebecca | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari honeymoon
We chose to spend our honeymoon in Tanzania, booked with Simon at Mwema Safaris, and it was amazing.
Simon was always on hand throughout the planning and budgeting stages to help with recommendations on where to stay and what to see and do. He was able to offer various accommodation options, according to our budget, and we opted to stay mid-range rather than go to budget or 5* extremes, and we were very happy with our choices. Simon arranged all our transfers, accommodation, meals, park entries and we had an internal flight.
We opted to do a 4-day private safari and visited Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara (we are sociable people, but would totally recommend a private safari so you don't have any other group members to worry about!).
Our guide was aptly named Goodluck, and he was very friendly and knowledgable about the areas we were visiting and the animals - he was definitely our good luck mascot, as we were lucky enough to see 4 out of the Big 5 (no leopards in sight, but we did see tree-climbing lions, which was pretty awesome!).
We would definitely recommend Mwema Safaris and hope to be able to return and book with them again.
Thank you Mwema for making our honeymoon memorable!
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Email kingauuku.travel.blog | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable experience! Great service!
After all the searching we chose the one with the best attractions for our budget which was Mwema Africa Safari- 4 day safari - 4 nights accomodation - breakfast,lunch,dinner and all the fees and charges on entry to all National Parks included. Our driver was very knowledgeable and friendly, we felt like we've known each other for years. Places we've stayed over night were clean , the food was simple but delicious. We will always remember that one night we stayed in a military tent in the middle of Serengeti. Around 10 tents, not a fence to be seen, elephants walking in the distance, gazelles and baboons running around in between our tents. When time has come to take a shower , we had to call the staff to heat 20L of water over a fire pit for us and then hang the bucket above the tent for the shower to work. Electricity was only available up to 9 o clock at night and from 5.30 in the morning. No phones , no internet just us and the nature. The safari was just ideal for us!
AE
Email bijoy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Pristine Masai Mara
We had a superb time with our Kenya Safari Tour to Masai Mara recently with amazing game drives and nature at its pristine best. The trip was organized perfectly by Malini and our tour guide was Anthony who was an absolute star with his knowledge, commentary and safe driving throughout the trip. Our 6 year old relived all the Lion King moments in reality and savannah grasslands, landscapes and the animals in their true form was breathtaking. The whole tour was well organized from the moment we landed to Nairobi, hotels, food, shopping and packed with various attractions. The giraffe center visit was wonderful. I would highly recommend the services and planning of this team for a perfect family safari.
the best holiday ever...thumbs up muema Africa safaris
Charles,, I have no words to thank you for the great holiday package you offered me and my family.Thank you for your reliability and honesty.we are truly grateful for the holiday at lake naivasha sawela lodge and everything was great-the food ,the staff,the location,the excursions-everything.keep up the good work Charles . I would recommend mwema Africa safaris to anyone .
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Mixed Experience
I booked with Charles from Mwema Africa Safaris since his response time was great and he was easy to communicate with. He answered all my questions and was upfront what was included and what was excluded. I did a 3 day safari to Masai Mara with a visit to a Masai community and then onward to Lake Naivasha instead of returning to Nairobi.
Since I booked on short notice Charles met me at my hotel on time and took me to his office to complete our paperwork seamlessly and then onward to meet the Safari van. The van was old and a little worn but appeared serviceable. Charles had me join a group that various agents had booked and assured me that we were all staying at the Sopa Hotel in Masai Mara. We ended up going all over Nairobi to pick up various people which was fine since we were getting an early start. We ended up leaving one couple who were not ready on time and they joined us later.
The road into the Mara is terrible and unfortunately the safari van had holes in the floor boards so the dust just wallowed into the van which was worse than when It rained and the water ran down the windows and doors inside the van. It was pretty miserable since we kept the windows rolled up and no AC. When we got into the Mara there was a huge dispute since half the group had been unknowingly booked into a backpackers tent camp while the rest of us were staying at the Sopa Hotel. We all felt bad and while we were together during game drives it was a bit uncomfortable to have part of us staying at a different place. Our evening game drive was delayed while sorting out the accommodations, so some of us were not able to wipe the dust off or get a cold drink prior to the evening drive but the vote was to go on the evening game drive and it was well worth it. Amazing variety of animals and a magnificent sunset. We got back to the Sopa after dark and were greeted with hot towel and a glass of juice as we checked in. Nice accommodations with plenty of hot water, great buffet dinner and staff were wonderful.
The next morning we were to leave at 7:30 AM for an early all day game drive. Our driver was picking up the other group first and was 1 hour and 20 minutes late picking us up. Evidently one of the couples was not ready on time. Not OK and while his apology was sincere it was a loss of our only early morning time out in the Mara. I called Charles who apologized but frankly not much he could do. While our driver was fine he did not know any of the animals and really didn't know his way around the Mara. Since the drivers all have shortwave radios they are in constant communication and can get to where the animals are fairly quickly. We saw cheetahs hunting and a pride of female lions going out for the hunt . It was an amazing day with a picnic lunch under a tree while zebras and giraffes grazed nearby. It was surreal, animals everywhere! the wildebeest migration was just starting and from the overlook we could imagine what it must be like during the main part of the migration.
The next day I was to trade vehicles and meet up with a group going onto Lake Naivasha while the van I had been riding in returned to Nairobi. Unfortunately the van to Naivasha had brake problems so we waited a few hours while they were fixed and off we went over the hills and again with brake problems and another long delay. Finally arrived at Lake Naivasha Sopa hours late, just before sundown. The cottage at Lake Naivasha was great, staff were friendly and the hippos on the grounds in the evening and early morning hours were unreal. Who knew hippos make noises.
If I had to do it again. I would make sure that the agent owns their own van and employs the driver. While Charles was great once I was in the van he had no control . Being placed in a group is the luck of the draw, in regards to driver knowledge and van condition. While Charles assured me we were all staying at the Sopa hotel the other agents who booked clients on our van had obviously lied and told their clients they were staying at the Sopa hotel and when we arrived were told they were actually booked at a backpackers tent camp. I would skip the visit to the Masai community, very uncomfortable and certainly not culturally appropriate. Also our driver dropped two of us off in the village and told us we would be walking back with the Masai, when I protested he said it would be fine. I didn't feel unsafe and was tired of arguing. Unfortunately no one wanted to walk us back until we had bought the required amount of goods from community members.
Overall an amazing experience and I would go again. Hope someone else can benefit from my experience.
Reply from Mwema Africa Safaris
Posted on Jun 24, 2014I would like to appreciate the review given above by Maria, i am glad she had an amazing Safari Experience and also ready to visit again....!
I conveyed my sincere apologies for the inconveniences caused (on the transport side) and took the appropriate action as this went beyond control, however for clarification
A) Joining Safaris offered by a different operators (3rd party) may not fully meet our demands but we always try our very best to enhance client(s) comfort & satisfaction
B) All the safari(s) requirement on SafariBookings is minimum of two persons, any other arrangements are done between the client and the agent on a mutual understanding not withstanding the quality of service
C) We ( Mwema Africa Safaris) use qualified driver guides on all our Safaris (with bronze / silver medals) we promote excellence on all our operations, if client(s) purchase our package either as a single traveller / small medium sized group, we will definitely offer our own transport
Thank you so much and promise always to offer my very best....."A true adventure beyond imagination"
Regards
Charles
Email Annastacia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent…! You are the best Charles (Mwema Africa Safari)
Mwema Africa Safaris made my family trip to the great Rift Valley a memorable life time event, being our first trip to this place we found Charles and his team knowledgeable, accurate to details and well organized, we had tried other operators for the same request but Mwema Africa Safaris came out the best after another friend introduced us to you guys, Charles offered us a nice package in less than 2 days, his responses were timely and honestly we couldn’t resist taking his nice offer, we appreciate the excursions to Lake Naivasha, Hells gate and the nice views of Aberdares, the hotel accomodation was superb, nice food and accomodation, the staff were friendly this was wonderful. We promise to travel again with Mwema Africa Safaris, I have no doubt to refer any of my friends to you because your services are excellent, we truly appreciate your hospitality and now will be planning to visit Amboseli National Park / Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara any time next year
Will keep in touch.
Happy Holidays…..
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Email Brian Rose | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya Up Close & Personal
My safari with Mwema Africa Safaris started with a prompt, on time pick up at my hotel in Nairobi. Charles & Hassan who was my driver were very friendly & I felt immediately at home with them. Even though I was the only passenger, I was treated excellently. Both Hassan & I toured Amboseli, West & East Tsavo National Parks for 6 days. The accomodation was great, I especially enjoyed the tent accomodation at the Kobi Camp in Amboseli as it was quite different. My tent faced directly into the park. Both lodges in both Tsavo parks were first class, with my room looking over the waterholes where I could watch the animals. What an experience to see the huge elephants etc., coming in to drink. Hassan was very knowledgable both in his descriptions of the wildlife, the parks & best places to see the wildlife. I must say the whole Kenya experience with Mwema Africa Safaris was great & I would not hesitate in joining them when next I go to Kenya.
Saw the big 5
Showed up to Africa hoping to see the big 5. My guide managed to show me the big 5, including the leopard which is apparently quite elusive. Nothing more I can ask for really.
Email Ian | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
2 outstanding bases, one in the Masai Mara reserve, the second at Eagle View, Naboisho Conservancy
Starting with service, we were greeted so warmly in both of our bases and we found all of the staff to be very proactive in ensuring that we got the best from our visit. Our expectations were exceeded, by far, without doubt. My wife's birthday was marked by just about the whole of the Eagle View staff, with singing and dancing, vocal rhythms and harmonies with a stirring shuffling march and Adumu dancing. Electrifying stuff.
The safaris were of varied length and the guides had excellent knowledge. We saw some breath-taking sights, as you might expect, but what really made the visit special was the whispered and fascinating background information from our guides as we watched the animals in their habitats.
Food at Eagle View was particularly excellent. Wherever we are, we eat out regularly and we eat well, so our idea of "excellent" represents a very high standard and the superb, imaginative and delightfully presented meals were an unexpected treat.
We all agreed - this was an unconditionally successful and memorable visit to Kenya.