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Average User Rating
4.8/5

Rating Breakdown
  • 5 star 281
  • 4 star 35
  • 3 star 5
  • 2 star 3
  • 1 star 7

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Sasha & Gilberto   –  
Costa Rica CR
Visited: July 2015 Reviewed: Aug 25, 2015

Email Sasha & Gilberto  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

An experience to remember
4/5

From the first moment we contacted Africa Flash McTours & Travel the attention was great; Peter was very nice and always answered our questions and made the booking process really easy for us; facilitating better camps as per our request. As we arrived in Nairobi everything went smoothly; and Cyrus our driver was on time the next day to take us to Mara. We spent the most exhilarating 10 days of our lives, visited Mara, Naivasha, Nakuru, Amboseli and a great small camp in Tsavo East! Some errors in booking and payments were made; as well as itinerary issues but aside from that; the experience with Africa Flash McTours & Travel was a great one

Olga   –  
Saudi Arabia SA
Visited: January 2016 Reviewed: Sep 13, 2016

Email Olga  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great safari experience
4/5

Great safari experience that will be never forgotten

Rajesh D   –  
India IN
Visited: October 2015 Reviewed: Oct 20, 2015

Email Rajesh D  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Someone you can trust completely
4/5

We were planning to go on a hoiday on our 1st wedding anniversary and we chose Masai Mara. While contacting several Operators, the one who has promptly responded and offered us the best rates was Peter from Flash Mc Tours. He's given us more that what he promised. The best accommodation at the least price.

At first, we were worried since Peter didn't show up at the airport, but soon he reached and apologized. He also took us to the Giraffe Centre since we had an evening at Nairobi. He is a great person, completely reliable. If you do not know anything about where you want to go or stay, he would definitely suggest one and take you there all by himself, and undoubtedly it would be the best.

Although we asked for a Camp before going to Kenya, he chose to give us a better option the moment we told him it was our 1st wedding anniversary.He also suggested that we take a private safari and offered a good price for it.

We spotted almost all the animals: Zebras, Giraffes, Wildebeests, Buffaloes, Lionesses, Cheetahs, Leopard, Topi, Ostriches, Elands, Water Bucks etc. We were slightly disappointed for not finding the Lion and Black Rhino. Since the hotel we stayed was far from animals, the time wasn't sufficient for the Safari. We lost a lot of our time in travelling to the hotel.

Learnings:
1. Talk to you Guide before you start, Make sure the Operator, you and the Guide are all on one page before you leave for the Safari.
2. If you are there for animals, choose accommodation inside the park which has them. If you want privacy, you may choose to stay away. Animals are everywhere anyway, it is only their density that varies.
3. A Safari at Masai Mara requires 2 full days to have a great experience

If at all you face any issues throughout your tour "Hakunamatata! Peter is there". We highly recommend him and will choose him every time we want to visit Kenya.

Charlie and Cecilia   –  
Kenya KE
Visited: April 2015 Reviewed: Apr 25, 2015

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great experience with a very competent guide (Amboseli)
4/5

Greatly enjoyed our experience with Africa Flash Mc Tours. Peter, the manager, is kind, courteous and efficient. We were guided by Cyrus (great name), who is competent and knowledgeable, very much the strong and (somewhat) silent type. With him we had two fantastic game drives in Amboseli, and saw a lot (lot!) of fantastic animals - all the usual suspects, plus lions, hyenas and a cheetah! We got the impression he really knew the rhythm of the park, the hiding places of a lot of different animals, their movements and comings and goings: i.e. all you could ask for in a guide.

Other good points:

- Pick up from Nairobi was very punctual
- Drive to the park took less time than expected
- They also set us up in AA Lodge, which was very close to the park gate, and had great facilities. This was something of a treat, since we were expecting a tented camp (nothing wrong with them of course, but still) and we got what we considered an upgrade!

The only reason I've given 4/5 stars, instead of 5, is because they asked for quite a hefty deposit (50%) beforehand.

bo ballinger   –  
Kenya KE
Visited: January 2015 Reviewed: Jan 27, 2015

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

such a friendly service
4/5

The service was wonderful and extremely friendly. If problems occur the guide will do everything possible to fix it

Wai   –  
Hong Kong HK
Visited: September 2024 Reviewed: Sep 29, 2024

Email Wai  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

All arranged but slow to respond.
4/5

We shortlisted FlashMc and another operator because they were the only two out of ten that reached us after the Gen Z protest. We chose FlashMc because it was flexible with our request of not staying in Nairobi. As other posts were saying, Peter is great in planning and replying to the customers, but once selected, the communication is gone.

Don't get me wrong, the trip was fantastic. Simon the guide was funny, knowledgeable and loves his job. The lodges arranged were great. But customers need the usual communication like what is the progress, when payment should be made, who would be picking up at the airport etc. Customers pay thousands of dollars and fly thousands of miles, and may have planned this trip for months. A bit of reassure from time to time would be nice.

There are a lot more than what cameras can capture. Seeing with your own eyes is more enjoyable than making your own Planet Earth channel.

Mel   –  
Argentina AR
Visited: September 2024 Reviewed: Sep 25, 2024

Email Mel  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing Safari Holiday
4/5

We recently returned from an incredible honeymoon safari with Africa Flash, and despite some initial hiccups, we can't praise them enough!

The team tailored our trip to perfection, notifying hotels of our special occasion and ensuring a warm welcome. The carefully curated itinerary took us to stunning hotels and national parks, exceeding our expectations.

Our exceptional guide, Simon, was the true highlight. His expertise and passion for wildlife shone through as he skillfully maneuvered us into prime viewing positions, often mere feet from the animals. Simon's constant communication with other guides ensured we were always in the right place at the right time.

However, there were some areas for improvement:

•⁠ ⁠Africa Flash forgot to inform us that we needed a visa for Kenya, which caused unnecessary stress upon arrival. Thankfully, they expedited the visa process at the airport.

•⁠ ⁠On the first day, there was a miscommunication, and our guide wasn't aware of our arrival, leaving us waiting at the airport for over 3 hours.

•⁠ ⁠Communication regarding our lost luggage issue could have been better. While they ultimately resolved the issue, it took over a week, and we would have appreciated more frequent updates.

Despite these issues, we wholeheartedly recommend Africa Flash, particularly Simon, for an unforgettable safari experience. Their attention to detail, flexibility, and dedication to customer satisfaction make them truly exceptional.

Riddhi   –  
Qatar QA
Visited: August 2019 Reviewed: Aug 21, 2019

Email Riddhi  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great experience. Knowledgeable tour guide and decent stays
4/5

Everything was great.. only stay at masai mara could have been better. Tour guide Edward was good.

Reply from Africa Flash Mc Tours & Travel
Reply from Africa Flash Mc Tours & Travel
Posted on Aug 21, 2019

Jambo Riddhi,

Thank you for travelling with us on our 6 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Economy Safari, and taking time to provide a feedback on your safari experience.

We appreciate your positive feedback on the guide and the tour.

As for the Masai Mara accommodations, we offered you different accommodation options to choose from, and based on your budget, you chose that one you stayed at in Masai Mara, however I had given an option to upgrade the accommodation at a fee, but that was not possible due to budget constraint.

We shall however keep you observation in mind and advise, future safari prospects on the same.

Hopefully this shall not be your last Africa holiday safari in Kenya. From us to you we say, "Asante & Welcome Again!"

Aurore   –  
France FR
Visited: May 2018 Reviewed: May 13, 2018

Email Aurore  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great time around lakes and volcano
4/5

We had a great time on this three days trip. James our guide was amazing and Edward half guide half driver friendly. Lake Nakuru is incredibly beautiful. We saw rhinos and a lion on a tree. Peter was always answering and trying to do his best to make our trip memorable. Once we had a problem with the hotel. He solved it quickly. Always with smile and with respect and sympathy.

Reggie   –  
Ethiopia ET
Visited: March 2018 Reviewed: Mar 22, 2018

Email Reggie  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Once we were on the safari, it was excellent!
4/5

Pros
+ Safari vehicle
+ Safari camp - Kibo Safari Camp: Beat expectations for accommodations, service and food.
+ Safari: Amboseli NP - great variety of animals to be seen. Great long weekend get-a-way!
+ Hotel pickup & airport dropoff.
+ Staff: driver was safe and courteous.
Cons:
- Traffic to and from Nairobi was absolutely horrible.
- Third person added to safari which was unannounced by tour operator. Caused 1 1/2 hour delay.

Average User Rating
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Rating Breakdown
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