Simon one of our Safari Director on Kenya Safari
Journeys Beyond Africa
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2011)
- Member Of:
- AMREF KENYA, Tour Operators Society of Kenya, Tourism Regulatory Authority of Kenya & Kenya Wildlife Safari
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Daniela Gatti | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience and top service
Kenya Safaris Holiday since the very first stages in the organisation of our holiday provided the kindest and most professional service. Simon, the manager, was very helpful, also regarding other aspects of our trip not directly connected to the safari, and Peter, the driver and safari guide, was kind, professional and helpful throughout the three days he spent with us. I strongly recommend Kenya Safaris Holiday for a memorable experience.
DE
Email Fiona | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service from start to finish
Simon didn't just book us the perfect safari, he looked after us from day one, keeping us informed from the moment of our enquiry and throughout. He didn't join us on the actual safari, entrusting us to our driver/guide 'Peter', but was there to see us off and welcome us back. The whole trip surpassed our expectations, I would not hesitate to recommend Simon (and Peter).
DE
Email Philipp | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great trip to the Hells Gate National Park
We visited the Hells Gate National Park with our tour guide Simon. He knows everything about the park and the animals in the are.
Great experience, especially the cycling through the park!
Thank you, Simon!
Email Tamara | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
3 day Amboseli and Tsavo
Perfect! Eimon and our guide Charles were both super. Charles was extremely knowledgable and passionate about conservation. We would always use them again!
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Email S.W. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful day trip at Hell's Gate & Lake Naivasha - experienced the Lion King Scenes!
The tour guide and service provider Simon was very helpful on everything, from the discussion before the trip - very flexible to let me adjust the content, schedule and timing, as well as willing to answer all my questions in details - to the day trip - introducing me very much details on everything about the spots and Kenya! The tour was well arranged that I didn't have to worry about anything, once I arrived at Hell's Gate I got my bike and I could start biking, and I could get back to the jeep whenever I was tired. Simon is also the best photographer! I did have a amazing experience and day for this tour.
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Email Joseph | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hells Gate National Park
I was absolutely satisfied with this tour. Simon was an excellent and responsive communicator in preparation of the tour. He kindly waited for me as I made it past customs and was ready to meet me outside the airport to begin my adventure. Simon was very professional and knowledgeable but also very friendly. I was on a solo tour but the whole time I felt like I was hanging out with a friend. I did the biking portion through Hells Gate national park and I highly recommend it. Further, Hells Gate itself is gorgeous and a must see during a trip to Nairobi. I enjoyed this experience very much and when I return to Nairobi I will make sure to book my next adventure with Simon and Kenya Safaris Holiday
Email Leah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Solo Safari at Nairobi National Park
Even before I had decided to book this trip, I had been chatting with Simon the owner of the business over WhatsApp, He was very helpful and very quick at responding. I was worried at first about it being a solo booking and a female that it might be a mistake. But I am so glad I booked it, it was worth the extra cost. I had the whole van to myself and I could move around freely in the vehicle. I was met by Sammy at my hotel very promptly and we were at the park and in by 7am. Within five minutes of being in the park we were watching a pack of lion hunting buffalo. It was incredible. Then we drove around and I got to see the landscape away from the rest of the crowds! I was worried that it would be very much like follow the leader and to see who could get the closest the the animals. But not at all we were by ourselves for the most of the time. We saw so many different types of animal and even got to see a rare black rhino! Sammy was very informative about the animals. After about 5 hours in the pack we made our way back to my hotel. I would recommend this company again for sure and perhaps if I am ever back in Kenya again I would try out some of the other locations.
Email Eva | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Simon is the epitome on professionalism
The experience was wonderful. We learnt a lot about the gorges at Hell's gate through Simon. Everything the tour promised was delivered above and beyond. The tour, the food, the information, the resources were all top notch. Keep up the good job Simon. Very understanding and cool person.
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Email Lucas S | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari company and Guide! Amazing experience!
Went with my wife on a safari trip to Kenya and booked it with Simon of Kenya Safaris Holidays. We visited Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Naivasha and Maasai Mara in February of 2019.
Simon was very helpful during the booking phase. Even though we booked it in short notice, he worked to arrange us accomodations that were good value for the money we had and even helped with some last minute changes my wife requested. Simon was also very knowledgeable regarding parks and conservancies and his help was very important for us in building a great itinerary. Our accomodations were as we expected and we had no problems with it during the trip.
Sammy, our guide, stayed with us for the 8 days our trip lasted. A reliable driver who knows the parks very well. He has an amazing eye for animals and specially to predict where they are moving next, so we were able to enjoy some unbelievable views of elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and other animals from an extremely close range, while not getting us in any dangerous situations or breaching park regulations. Also, he speaks very good Spanish, which will certainly be a plus if you are a Spanish speaker yourself (or Brazilian like ourselves who know a bit of the language).
Overall we had an amazing time. Simon, Sammy & co provided us incredible value for the money we payed. I definitely reccomend their services and would book with them if went back to Kenya again in the future.
Email Sharon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Our safari was well organized, we had communication on the itinerary and advise on what to wear and bring well in advanced. The Company was able to manage our group and was happy to tailor our trip to our needs. Overall the service from the company and our guide, Simon, was exceptional.