Reliable safari packages for international market
Africa Flash Mc Tours & Travel
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- KATO, Ecotourism Kenya & Travelife
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email AJ Palmar | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure of a lifetime! Exceptional coordination, customized tour, responsible tour operator.
I know that narrowing things down when picking a safari tour operator can be stressful, so I hope this review helps the decision easier. It took me some time when comparing options, and I am so happy we chose Africa Flash MC Tours & Travel! Peter, the tour operator, was very responsive from the beginning, and he was very helpful when customizing our 15-day Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda safari. He picked us up at the airport and got us ready for the adventure ahead; he is a very friendly, nice guy. This was our first time in Africa, and we had the time of our lives! The safari went as planned in the itinerary, and at one point our accommodation was even upgraded just because. As we learned, our tour in Tanzania was handled by Gosheni Safaris Africa, and in Uganda by Amos Tindimwebwa (Freelance Tour Guide), so kudos to Peter for the excellent coordination with these agencies to ensure a great experience. We are glad we picked Africa Flash MC Tours & Travel. They took care of everything, and the transfers between countries went very smoothly. All our 3 guides, Edward (Kenya), Samir (Tanzania) and Amos (Uganda), were great. They were very knowledgeable about the animals and all the parks we visited, and answered all of our questions about their countries, culture, and more. Most of our safari was private, so we hanged out with our guides as they were part of our crew, and had a blast! We saw the Big Five, and we were so happy to catch the beginning of the Great Migration while on the Serengeti. We also did a hot-air balloon safari at the Maasai Mara, boat safari on Lake Naivasha, and gorilla trekking in Uganda! We highly recommend this company, and we will definitely choose them again for our next Africa adventure! Thanks, Peter, for the wonderful experience! (PS: As a vegan, I was happy to find vegan options in all the places that we stayed at.)
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Email Gabriel Ghigliazza | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari experience in Africa!
We have enjoyed 10 excellent days of safari, with 4 friends coming from Argentina!
We stayed for 6 days in Kenya and 5 days in Tanzania, touring all the most famous parks of the place and we were able to see all species of animals, including the BIG FIVE!
We toured the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro !!
The quality of the reserved hotels were the best! The attention of the guide and Spanish speaking staff were also very friendly and allowed us to tour all the parks and see all the animals!
Excellent experience!
We recommend it !!
Greetings and thanks!
Gabriel
Email Anna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All the animals you could wish to see...ok perhaps not the leopard
My husband and I booked the 6 days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Ambesoli Safari. We went budget as we were happy to downscale on accommodation in favour of affording to be able to safari for longer and have more days to see animals. Seeing elephants and zebras in their natural environment has long been a dream/ambition for me. I was not disappointed. Each park is different from the other. There are long drives between parks unsurprisingly as the trip spans much of the country. The trip was worth every penny and actually the accommodation progressively upscaled. Our final lodge accommodation at Ambesoli was actually luxurious. What did we see? Elephants, giraffes (Maasai and Rothschild), zebras, lions, buffalo, rhino (Black and white), flamingos, hippos, wilderbeest, crocodiles, all kinds of deer ( I forget the names), fish eagle, herons, egrets, kingfishers, mount kilimanjaro.
I would highly recommend this trip. Our guide Leonard was fun and knowledgeable. We were adamant we should be heading to Ambesoli earlier than he suggested to see Kilimajaro - trust your guide! It was clearest in the evening.
We tagged on a trip to the Indian Coast at Malindi which is completely independent from the safari -I would recommend a few days to just chill on the beach.
CA
Email Shannon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience, Exceeded All of our Expectations!
I highly recommend booking through Africa Flash McTours for any Safari adventures! From the planning months in advance, to the moment we were dropped off after our incredible adventure was over, we loved every second. We did a 3 day Masai Mara Safari with pickup and drop off in Nairobi. It was amazing! Our driver, Edward, was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, professional, and kind. He answered all of my questions about the villages we passed through to get to the Mara, the Masai culture, Kenya in general, and of course about the incredible number of animals we were privileged to see, almost always up close, on our game drives. The game drives were beyond words. Our Kenyan and Masai Mara adventure has been the trip of a lifetime! I highly recommend Africa Flash McTours no matter what and where you hope to see in Kenya! Excellent service all around!
Professional; well-organized; caring service; adventurous; exciting
Peter organized an 11-day trip that spanned across Kenya and Tanzania. He made sure that the Kenya piece was well-organized and thoughtfully planned out. He also partnered with a reliable company in Tanzania, to ensure clear handovers and communication. In general, I believe that the price for the quality of the tour was reasonable, and definitely more budget-friendly than other safaris available. We saw the Big Five animals within the first two days of safari - and saw plenty of other truly unbelievable sights along the way. I highly recommend this company!
Email Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4D / 3N Masaai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari
The thing that impressed me the most about Africa Flash MC was the ability to enquire about the trip via email and actually getting a response. We contacted several companies to enquire about pricing, itineraries etc. and Peter was one of the few that actually came back with a response and did so in good time. From there on it was smooth sailing and payment was easily done with a small c/c surcharge. We chose the budget option and in my opinion it was anything but - the accommodation was more than comfortable and did the job just nicely.
Once we were in Nairobi I was happy that the expected "Africa time" feature I knew so much about turned out to not apply here, in fact Peter arrived at our hotel 10 minutes ahead of time and was ready to roll out as soon as we checked out. That was just a sign of the good things to come! We were originally going to be doing Maasai Mara first and then Lake Nakuru, but Peter advised we'd switch them around so that it meant my other half could spend her birthday in the Masaai Mara instead and he also arranged a really nice birthday cake for her, fantastic!
The first part of the trip we went via Lake Nakuru and had the whole van to ourselves which was very cool. It was there we met our guides for the tour Richie and Dennis. Whilst at Lake Nakuru we got our first taste of Giraffe, Buffalos, White Rhinos (a rare sight!), Zebras, Flamingos, Warthogs and countless more and so our quest to see the big 5 begun. We then spent the night at Lanet Matfam Resort which was comfortable with a decent sized bed, buffet lunch and dinner, a pool (although we didn't use it) and a bar with nice cold Tusker for sale to sit under the trees and enjoy in the sun.
It was then time to move on to the Maasai Mara where we met up with the rest of our group and spent the next 3 days / 2 nights. We were again treated to a great selection of animals and rounded out seeing the rest of the big 5 including more Rhinos (black this time), Lions, Elephants and Leopards amongst other animals. Our highlight of the trip was Richie's driving - there was nowhere he wouldn't go and nothing was too much of a challenge! A true pleasure, exciting and great fun to be a part of. We went on an evening safari drive the first day there (capturing a nice sunset), a full day drive the next day (with packed lunch) and then finally a morning drive (seeing the sunrise) on our final day there. Just the right amount in my opinion after having also had the afternoon drive in Lake Nakuru.
Finally, our accommodation was the Rhino Tourist Camp which was a big tent (2 beds, 1 double and 1 single) that backed off to a proper shower and toilet. Hot water wasn't an issue at all. Pure (budget) luxury. The meals were great and the cook was a friendly chap. To cap it all off, Peter had sorted out a really nice birthday cake for my other half which I surprised her with on our final night there and it was the perfect end to a great trip.
you get what Peter says you would
Peter was transparent on what the safari (Massai Mara, 3 days) would be in terms of transport, accomodation, type of animals to be likely seen and all financial aspects. The journey back took more than 5 hours and were were tossed from one car into another, and given no clear explanation what was happening and where we are to be expected to be back to Nairobi. This didn't spoil the overall impression.
Email Sophia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service
I found Them to be very professional from the beginning till the end,at all times..
Service was great and would highly recommend to use them without a doubt...
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Email Ashley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended tour operator
My friend and I booked a highly customized, ten day safari which covered a Nairobi city tour, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the Maasai Mara, and Amboseli National Park and we were not disappointed! Everything from the private driver and guide, to the vehicle, camps, and flight transfers was meticulously planned with the help of Peter from Flash McTours, and we had a great experience. Peter was highly responsive to email pre-arrival and kept in touch throughout the safari to ensure that everything was to our liking. I highly recommend this company and I'll definitely book with them again for future trips and referrals.
Pro-tip: Be sure to confirm the vehicle you'll be using if you book a private guide for your safari. There are vans and 4x4's so just ask for a photo of your vehicle to ensure it's what you expect. We booked a 4x4 and it was awesome, but they are a massive step up from the vans, so just ask for confirmation so you aren't disappointed.
CA
Email Kate B. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
10 Day Private Luxury Safari, Personalized Itinerary
I have used multiple tour companies over the years, and this is the first/ only one I would feel comfortable referring to my friends/ family. I 100% recommend Africa Flash McTours, and am already planning my next itinerary with them.
Details:
A friend (American) and I (Canadian) did a 10 day luxury safari around Kenya in July 2017, booked through Peter at Africa Flash Mc Tours. Peter was referred to me through a good friend who had also used his tour company on several occasions for shorter safaris/ activities.
Having done multiple safaris (Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia Tanzania & South Africa), I have high standards and am very clear about what I want. Over several weeks, Peter helped me plan, in detail, a unique itinerary that was exactly what I wanted- months in advance.
We had a private Land Cruiser, and extremely knowledgeable guide (Simon) during our entire trip.
I've worked in luxury hotels so I have rather high standards for my own travels. Peter was able to make recommendations that suited our standards for camps/lodges. But I also know he is flexible to work within any budget to provide the ideal safari experience for anyone looking to go to Kenya.
As with much foreign travel, there were a few bumps; but I was both impressed and satisfied with how Peter rectified any small issues that came up. Also, Africa doesn't run on western time, so a 15 minute buffer is a good idea ;)