Esther Ndegwa - Travel Consultant
Kenya Budget Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $120 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Anthony | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable African Safari Experience
My first African experience was beyond my expectation. Thanks to Kenya Budget Safari for the superb service. Our guide, Mousa/Moses was an expert, always on time and knows how to deal with his guests. Thanks for making my safari adventure an unforgettable one. Kudos, Esther!
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Email Carmen Longo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Interesting, well organised...they drive crazy
Everything was as described and as I expected. also if 3 days are not enough
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Email Veronica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and unforgettable trip!
We had an incredible trip to beatiful nature of our lovely Africa.
Jackson is a good driver, idneed, and he showed us all beauty of Kenya and provides us though the spirit of Africa.
There are very friendly and understanding people in Kenya and we had great time together and planing to go back to Africa.
Asante sana!
PK
Email Hashim Khan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!
The trip was very well planned accommodation comfortable. Food is great. The driver/guide is experienced and knows every part of the park.
Overall amazing experience and recommended!!
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Email Santhosh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional service by Kenya Budget Safaris
Esther, on behalf of my team a big thank you to you for organizing the safari. We had a great time at Masai Mar &, Nakuru with our guide Mr.Maxwell providing exceptional service. Your team went a step ahead and made several other arrangements in Kenya. This helped us have a great time not only during the safari but also our vacation in Kenya overall. Thanks again and I would recommend your team for the safari with no second thought!
KR
Email John | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of my best memories ever!
We really enjoyed our Safaris at masaimara.
I did 2n3d course.
Our guide was very friendly.
Also he was very active to show us more animals.
Thanks to his effort, we were able to see lots of animals!
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Email Alane Bibang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent service
they went the extra mile, esther personally picked us up on her off day and dropped us at the airport. amazing stay by the river at the masai mara.
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Email Bianca | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing wildlife!
We definitely enjoyed our Safari with Frank (our guide and driver) and Sokofo (our hard-working cook)! It was great to see all the big 5 within the 5 days and we really enjoyed camping in the wild. We would not have traded this experience for any luxury lodge - hearing the hyenas and lions outside of your tent at night was just a thrilling experience (totally safe, no worries!)!
The Safari was not conducted directly by Kenya Budget Safaris, as (as we were told on site, but not before) Esther always seems to work with this partner in Tanzania. This was a bit of a surprise to us in the morning of the first day, but we did not mind.
The car was in good shape, our tents and mattresses were comfortable enough and the food was ok. (Warm meals, especially dinner were great - the lunch boxes really weren't good and we got a bit sick of always eating the same things that were in the boxes after a few days...but again: we were in the middle of the wild, and every piece of food needed to be taken there from the towns, so it was fine.)
Frank managed to show us a lot of animals and did a lot to always make sure to get close to them, once he had spotted them somewhere far away. It was a pity that his English wasn´t so great - we were able to have basic conversations, but were a bit disappointed to not be able to learn more from him, about the nature, the animals, the people. He was a really kind guy, though, and we could see that he was doing his best to make us happy.
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Email Claire | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect service!
I was very happy with the professional service: clear proposals in a timely matter. Upon arrival, everything went smoothly from the airport transfer to the safari in Masai Mara which made our stay in Kenya unforgettable!
AE
Email Vivek Dubey | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb experience
When you book 'budget' safari you go with smaller expectations. Same happened with me when I arrived in Nairobi. My expectation was that I'll have a bit of hardships that is expected on any tour. I was wronged from the start at the tour when I was picked up at the airport by a cheerful guy, brought to a hotel in Nairobi which was decent as well. Then I met Esther and Francis who were the highlights of this tour (apart of animals and beautiful landscapes). I have not received a warmer hospitality in any foreign location than what I got in kenya from Kenya Budget Safari. While I was appreciative of the calm exterior of Esther and Francis, I was also wondering on how can someone be this serene and this hospitable with complete strangers.
Facilities wise - Hotels in Nairobi, Nakuru and Naivasha were decent. Camp in Masai was alright. Food was a bit of an issue there. Vehicle was comfortable and I have no word for the warmth of the driver.
I have seen the animals but want to go back for the people.