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Frits van den Bos   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: July 2022 Reviewed: Aug 9, 2022

Email Frits van den Bos  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Your money worth
4/5

Reliable organization. Mahmud, our driver is a very pleasant person and very punctual. He knows the different animals and even many birds by name. We were in Kenia not only for the big game but also for the birds, large and small. Mahmud was also interested in all the wildlife. He respects nature and acts accordingly. Price-quality ratio is good and we were very positively surprised about the locations of the lodges in the parks. We have been to Tsavo East, Amboseli and Tsavo West with Netherken. We are very satisfied and definitely recommend this organization.

harriet lahiff   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: June 2022 Reviewed: Jun 17, 2022

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

Professional service from start to finish with an excellent local guide - Mahmoud.
5/5

Communication with the operator was excellent before we arrived in Kenya, pick up from the hotel was on time and pre-arranged. Our guide was friendly and helpful and ensured we were able to see all of the top 5 within our 3 day safari. The safari lodges were lovely from our brief overnight stays. Would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a comprehensive safari experience that is hassle free. Mahmoud our guide and driver on the safari was also exceptional and couldn't recommend him enough.

Kati   –  
Kenya KE
Visited: June 2022 Reviewed: Jun 15, 2022

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

Very professional gamedriver!
5/5

Very professional gamedriver! We take a one day tour with lunch. We see a lot of animals and it was amazing. Food was very good and we get possibility allso buy some souveniers, coffee/tee. Tour was value of money.

Kris   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: February 2022 Reviewed: Feb 19, 2022

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

Very nice safari with Mahmud!
5/5

We really loved our 3 day safari with Mahmud. He was very kind, had a sharp eye for animals and is an excellent driver (even on muddy roads after a rainy night). We highly recommend this your if you would like to see Tsavo’s highlights in a compact tour!

Polina Osipova   –  
Russia RU
Visited: January 2022 Reviewed: Jan 13, 2022

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

Great ogranisator
5/5

The driver was happy to talk about the animals, he made sure that we did not miss a single animal. Lunch was great.

Diane McMorris   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2021 Reviewed: Apr 7, 2021

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

10 out of 10 recommend Netherken
5/5

We had a great tour, we were concerned coming with the pandemic but it was great. Mahmud was an awesome guide, he found the big 5 and was great at finding and pointing out animals, stopping whenever we wanted and making sure we saw everything we came to see. He was friendly, professional and truly the nicest guy. The hotels were great and the whole tour was put together very well, it was very easy for us and we had a great time. We absolutely recommend this company for your Safari.

Laura Heireman   –  
Belgium BE
Visited: March 2020 Reviewed: Mar 18, 2020

Email Laura Heireman  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Excellent safari trip with perfect driver
5/5

We had an excellent trip from Mombassa to Tsavo East and Tsavo West while staying at Lumo Wildlife Sanctuary. We have seen a lot of animals from close by (giraffes, elephants, zebras, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, ...). We spent the last part of our journey at Chale Island. Our guide Mahmud was a nice man who made us feel comfortable and perfect driver (even in difficult circumstances) who was always waiting for us on time, did his best to found the animals we loved (giraffes, lions,..) and gave us clear information and explanations.

Laura and Pieter   –  
Belgium BE
Visited: March 2020 Reviewed: Mar 14, 2020

Email Laura and Pieter  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Tsavo East & West - Chale Island
5/5

We had an excellent trip from Mombasa to Tsavo East and Tsavo West while staying at Lumo Wildlife Sanctuary. We have seen a lot of animals from close by (giraffes, elephants, zebras, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, ...). We spent the last part of our journey at Chale Island. Our guide Mahmud was a nice man who made us feel comfortable and a perfect driver (even in difficult circumstances) who was always waiting for us on time, did his best to found the animals we loved (giraffes, lions,..) and gave us clear information and explanations.

Marija Hajster   –  
Croatia HR
Visited: February 2020 Reviewed: Feb 11, 2020

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

Perfect safari experience
5/5

Our safari is finished and I have to say, everything was perfect! We did 4 days: taavo west, east and amboselli.
Rashid made our experience the best possible, he is a real professional!
We felt safe for every second with him. He is the perfect driver! While driving to tsavo east, few vehicles in front of us were stuck in the mudd, but Rashid managed to get through it with no problem at all!
He was friendly and professional, extremly polite and thoughtful, he knows so much of the animals, he knows all the roads, about nature and culture we have learned so much from him! He speaks perfect english!
He was simply the best from all drivers that we have seen and meet, and because of him we know we will be back to kenya!
He is the biggest professional we have ever met in our private and business life and we feel so lucky that he was our driver and guide on this safari.
We saw many animals including lions with cubs ans leopard with cubs. We also saw kilimanjaro from abmoseli.
Also, complimentaries to you for such great organisation and intinerary!
Thank you once again!

Rob Stuart   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: December 2019 Reviewed: Jan 19, 2020

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

Netherken were very good, but our driver/guide Mahmud was great
5/5

From the outset, Janet and Ton were responsive and helpful in replying to our emails. The itinerary was detailed enough to offer a good structure to our safari, but was not so rigid that it felt restrictive. Mahmud arrived right on time and from the outset was courteous and informative. The quality of the accommodation and food was varied and was what we had expected or better. The main reason for giving a 5* review was Mahmud. The quality of his driving over all terrain was impressive, in spite of the fact that we had chosen a 2 wheel drive vehicle. The depth of his knowledge of animals and particularly birds was extensive and impressive. He imparted this knowledge with enthusiasm, interest and patience. A minor mechanical issue was dealt with in a prompt and calm way, despite it being New Year's day.

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