Kenya Expresso Tours and Safaris

We took one night Safari at Maasai Mara with Balloon Safari after reading the reviews at Trip Advisor. KET really deserves to be #1 Safari management company! We really tasted the meaning of Customer Delight as we were offered many services without negotiations!

1. Firstly we had a handsome discount from Paul as we referred another family to KET.
2. Then we were offered a special game drive though we paid for one only, and eventually we had more than just two game drives.
3. Then the Guide name Lucky was really helpful and he even took us to Mara Triangle and Mara River which was not included in the package. Due to his efforts we could see the early Wildebeest migration from Kenya to Tanzania due to heavy rains there.
4. We were even taken to Keekorok Hotel and its lake which was not asked by us during the booking.
5. And above all, we were given free ride from Maasai Mara to Nairobi through Safarilink Cessna though we only paid for driving back for 4 hours to Nairobi. Paul even paid us the taxi fare which we had to pay from Nairobi Airport to our residence.
6. The Sentrim Lodge arranged by them was really very comfortable

I really recommend Kenya Expresso Tours and Safaris to all who want to have a real taste of African Safari adventure!

Fantastic Tour, Great Drivers and vehicles

We had previously been to Kenya with Kuoni but this time I wanted a more personal experience so looked at arranging things myself. Having seen the glowing reviews of KET Safaris on review sites, I decided that they were the right company for us - my husband, sister and her partner. I did get quotes from others, but Paul was quick to respond and answer my many questions. I outlined the parks I wanted to visit and this included Serengeti, and Ngorogoro in Tanzania. Between us, we worked out an itinerary which was realistic distance wise and included all the parks we wanted. Whilst I think we are all a little nervous about sending deposits to people we don't know so far away and paying the balance in cash when we arrive, you shouldn't worry as it was fine. When we arrived at Nairobi in the evening, a driver from the Meltonia Luxury Suites collected us and we stayed there overnight. Paul arrived at our hotel on time in the morning and introduced us to our first driver Benedict. It was a long and dusty drive to the Mara, but we had a couple of comfort breaks en route and when in the park Benedict took the longer route to the hotel to see some wildlife on the way. The Mara is one of the best places to view game and again it didn't disappoint. The Ashnil Mara was wonderful, very luxurious, great food and the staff couldn't do enough. Day four, we crossed the border at Isebania which was chaotic with laborious form filling but didn't really take as long as we imagined. A word of warning, don't use the loos here as they were not very nice and they charged both men and women 200 shillings. After saying our sorry goodbyes to Benedict who we were really fond of, we were introduced to Jeremiah (Jerry). He was younger and initially a little quieter but soon learned to understand our sense of humour and joined in the jokes. He was an excellent driver and spotter and clearly passionate about his job. We stayed at the Mbalgetti Lodge in the Serengeti which had fantastic tented lodges overlooking the countryside and was not fenced so was very natural. I do have reservations about this lodge because it took over 30 minutes to reach the other roads every time we went on a game drive which meant an hour of our drive over the same area (see separate review). After two nights, we then drove on to Ngorogoro which I have to say in itself was a little disappointing. Due the vast area in the crater (caldera) we mostly viewed game from a distance. However, Jerry did anticipate the destination of two black rhinos and drove round to enable us to watch them coming almost directly towards us before they headed off to the water. Rhino lodge was wonderful with open fires in restaurant and even in our rooms. Back to Kenya and our third and last guide Bryon. He had more long distance drives as we had to go to Amboselli, the next day Tsavo and finally Watamu. Whilst he did drive faster than the others we still felt safe and he found us lots of elephants in both these parks. He dropped us off at Watamu having bought us (courtesy of Paul) a final lunch in a restaurant in Malindi. We stayed at the Ocean Sports which was great with a wonderful friendly, laid back atmosphere and good food - right on the beach, what more could you want. I would like to thank Paul publicly for a wonderfully arranged safari. Everything went like clockwork and all three drivers were exceptional. I would recommend KET Safaris for anyone wanting to take book their holiday independently. Despite recent problems in Kenya, we always felt very safe and would happily return in the future should we get the opportunity.

great experience with ket!

We had a week in kenya last year with ket safari!
It was a perfect solution for us,good driver and beautiful accommodation,i am sure that i ll come back in africa,always with ket!

Great safari experience

We used KETS for a trip to Masai Mara in Sep 2013 with a family of 12. First, the drivers were very timely picking us up from our residence early in the morning. We stayed only one night so we had only one afternoon and half of the next day to see the wildlife. Right from the get go our tour guides Duncan and Nicky were very ambitious about communicating with other drivers on where the animals had been spotted and expeditiously getting us there. Besides making sure they knew which specific animals we wanted to see in order to maximize the use of our limited time, they were extremely knowledgeable about the layout of the park and simply do not miss a beat. They even reduced their break time when we arrived so that we can have more daytime to see the animals. The wildlife population seems to have diminished over the years in Masai Mara so if you are looking for a pragmatic no frills company to really get down to business in finding the wildlife, this will be a wise choice.

Wonderful experience

We are so fortunate to choose KETS as our tour operator for our first Safari Trip. As a group of five from Hong Kong, we have limited knowledge regarding the continent. The 7 days and 6 nights Safari Trip is well-planned and well-organized. Every details are taken care well. The itinerary is good and we have seen all the things we want. The driver and guide is very professional. He takes very good care of us and drives safely for the whole journey. With his sense of humor, he instills a lot of fun and laughter along the journey. Our guide, Lucky, has profound knowledge in the safari and can help to locate the animals we love to see.
We all enjoy an unforgettable Safari Trip! KETS is highlyrecommended!

Great experience, wonderful customer service

I took my family for a tour of Masai Mara with KET safaris and had a wonderful experience. Paul the owner was great and available at all times of day to answer any questions or concerns that I had. Both he and the driver George we very punctual, friendly and great to work with. George the driver was very knowledgable about the park and it's animals. We all had a great experience and would definitely recommend this company to anyone considering a Kenyan safari adventure. Great value for money.

If You search for THE BEST - You are on the right place...

Kenya was my dream.
At the point of trip to that amazing country, search for perfect agent was needed. Paul was found and contacted. I think I never found someone so friendly, helpful, and just - there to answer on ANY question, and many any worry you have be gone.
As I had whole day in Nairobi before my Safari started, Paul took me to see Nairobi and explained to me most important things about the place. I truly enjoyed it!
Next day, early morning, Paul came with Dan just, our driver to be for next 5 days / 4 nights safari, just on time.
Everything after was amazing. Safari, service in camps where we stayed, people... Dan made sure we learn a lot about National parks we visited, about animals we saw, about tribes, and also to answer my curious questions about everything else in Kenya.
I will always be thankful for Paul and KET for making my trip to Kenya so memorable! And I am sure in one thing. Whenever I decide to go back, I will not need to search for new agent. I already have one :)

Experience of a lifetime

I have had the most amazing five days. I saw all the animals, apart from the elusive leopard - but that just gives me motivation to return! I went on a balloon ride for the first time ever and it was wonderful. I saw a lion eating his dinner, a cheetah with five babies and lots of my favourite animals - giraffe & zebra. Of course I took hundreds & hundreds of photos.

Clide was the perfect guide. He was professional, experienced, thoughtful and extremely well known (& loved) by everyone at all three lodges/camps. He was undoubtedly the best choice for me, given I was travelling alone - he treated me like family. I will recommend your company, & Clide in particular, to all my friends.

Asante sana!

Great Experience

Dear Paul,

Nice to hear from you. Sorry to hear that some of your old reviews got lost. Our family came to Kenya in 2010 and used KET Safaris and had just a GREAT experience. We are from Arizona in the USA, there were 5 of us, we went to 3 areas, all were great. We liked the Masai Mara probably the best, but all were unique and different in there own way. We travel a lot, and normally like to stay at the nicer places. Paul and his group put us in just perfect accomodations, there drivers were just top notch. We were able to see the Big 5, which I understand is tough to do on your first safari. One of our best vacation trips ever, our family still talks about it. We have referred Paul and KET to many other people thinking of a safari, Highly recomend them, and I rarely ever write reviews or recomend many companies. They were just that good. Tell Duncan hello from us and that we think of him often.

Fantastic Experience ..Thanks to KET

I just came back from a 4 days 3 nights safari trip to Kenya. The whole experience was amazing, Thanks to KET.

I knew about KET from trip advisor and dropped an email to Mr. Paul among other companies. He was the 1st to respond with all details. He was very responsive and helpful.

My friend and I, visited Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara including one of the Maasai villages . From day one, we were very impressed with everything, the nature and weather were fantastic., the trip organization was flawless , the hotels were stunning and service was impeccable.Everything was just PERFECT!

Our driver, Francis, was very polite, knowledgeable and friendly .Thanks to him, we saw the big five and lot of other animals. He taught us view Swahili words.. Nashukuru sana Francis 

Asante sana KET safari for an unforgettable vacation!