Beacon Safaris Team in Masai Mara
Beacon Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $120 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Billy Goulding | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Service from Start to Finish
We booked a 4 day/3 night Safari with Beacon Safaris in August 2022. The experience was first class from the minute we booked. Robert was a major help in swiftly replying to our emails and any queries we had, which was very reassuring. The main reason we enjoyed the experience so much was down to our driver and guide, Anthony. As soon as he picked us up in Nairobi, Anthony made us feel very welcome, he was a great driver, extremely friendly and provided us with lots of interesting information on the various towns and areas we drove through on the way to the Masai Reserve.
We were amazed that even after a tough 5 hour drive from Nairobi to the Safari camp and after minimal rest, Anthony brought us straight out on an evening game drive where we caught our first glimpse of the Big 5 and were also lucky enough to witness a breathtaking sunset. Anthony's energy and enthusiasm every day of the trip was incredible, as was his vast knowledge of the animals, flora and fauna and this made the experience even more memorable. We saw more animals and authentic encounters than we could've possibly imagined, with Anthony always managing to get us in a great spot to capture incredible photos.
This trip was a special one for us as a couple, as we got engaged on day 2 of the safari, and I cannot praise Anthony highly enough for the role he played in ensuring the day went so smoothly. From his flexibility and guidance in helping choose the correct moment, to organizing a magical lunch beneath a towering Acacia tree surrounded by Zebra, in addition to taking many photographs and videos the day, and memories we have of it, would not be possible without the help of Anthony. We cannot thank him enough for making it so special, even ensuring we stopped before leaving Nairobi to pick up some champagne ahead of the celebrations, and still managing to keep it a secret from my now Fiance!
We cannot recommend Beacon Safaris and Anthony highly enough, and hope to some day return to Kenya with them again.
Billy and Sharleen.
Email Louise | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good experience with Beacon Safaris
We had a good experience with Beacon Safaris for a Masai Mara 3-days Safari. The exchanges with Robert during the preparation of the journey were very easy. Our driver and guide Daniel was also very professional and flexible.
Email Evins | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It’s an amazing safari in Samburu
This is our second time safari with beacon, we spent three days and two nights in Samburu with Daniel, we saw all the special five, Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx. The hotel has a beautiful view, Daniel is very professional, it’s an amazing trip!
Email Chen Lun | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Generally good
Everything is good we saw lots of diferentes kinds of animel. Btw there is a problem of explanation of the fee of restaurant service. It will be better if the restaurant told us what is not included first.
DE
Email David Grafenauer | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable and very informative safari tour
We booked the 4-day and 3 nights Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru mid-range/luxury private safari for two. It was an amazing and unforgettable experience with seeing the Big Five. Daniel, our guide was so knowledgeable and always tried to meet our needs. The price performance ratio was good and organization was fast. We booked the tour just a few days beforehand. We would definitely book that tour again! Asante sana Beacon Safari team!
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Email Kamila | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Phenomenal Safari experience with Ken from Beacon Safaris
Beacon Safaris provided an excellent safari for the two of us. It was very well planned. Communication with Robert was excellent. He was very accommodating in terms of arranging payment, which I was worried about due to Covid. The company is very reliable and excellent. The driver Ken was truly exceptional, he was always in the right place and time to see all the animals. We saw cheetahs, a black rhino, lions, a leopard, giraffes, hippos including baby hippos and many more. We also saw a family of around 70 elephants including baby elephants and we were the only car surrounded by all the elephants crossing the road! Ken also arranged an excellent plan to see sunrise and breakfast with a view in Masai Mara. Ken is an excellent driver, clearly very experienced, kind and easy going. Although we visited several parks which were far away, Ken is a very reliable and good driver who got us places quickly and safely. We previously did a safari in Tanzania, however, the one in Kenya with Beacon Safaris was much better.
Email Christy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service and wonderful trip!
The owner Robert has been very responsive since our first email and answered all our questions in a timely and professional manner. Our guide Daniel is a very passionate person. He is very punctual, patient, and knowledgeable. During the trip, he was able to bring us to places where we could see cheetahs, lions, flamingos, giraffes, and many other animals that may not be very easy to see during this rainy season.
We are grateful for the great service this travel agency offered to us!
Email Synne Storaas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A safari exceeding all expectations
Had a great time on the 2-day safari with Daniel who did an amazing job showing us the elefants, zebras, lions, leopards, buffalos and so much more. The hotel/ glamping accommodation was perfect with friendly staff and the incredible view of Kilimajoaro. Recommend!!
Email Alex | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly and extremely knowledgable
Ken and Victor were fantastic throughout. We always felt safe and considerable respect was shown to the animals which is extremely important for us. We saw a huge number of animals and learnt a lot.
The choice of Zebra Plains as the camp they often work with is fantastic - Kenyan owned (as is Beacon Safaris), most of the employees are locals and enable us to go for a morning walking safari with one of the Masai staff who was guide and waiter. Fantastic experience.
highly recommend
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Email Ina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
the tour operator is a liar!
I went with some friends to the Amboseli NP, which was great. But the thing we didn´t like, was the organization with Robert. We booked the tour already well in advance, specifically with the hotel in the park. The communication with Robert was already a little bit difficult from the beginning on - he did not answer fast and in detail, but I had to ask a lot in order to get information. On the way to the park, he called and said there was a conference in the hotel we booked, so no space available anymore and we had to go to another hotel outside the park. He did not offer any compensation or apologize. We told him, that this is not ok, since we had a different deal and that we are really disappointed about not being in the park. After a long discussion, he agreed to give us a disount of 20$ each. Of course we did not get our money. First he told us, that we would get it after we return in our hotel back in Nairobi. There he told us he could not come and he would send it to us via Paypal or to a bank account. That never happended and when asking and asking again, the only reply he is giving, is that he has a problem with Paypal, that he would send the money next week and so on and so on......but he is only lying all the time, he never wanted to give some money back. It is kind of sad, because we really liked the experince we made in the Ambosli NP and now we have kind of a bad memory on the organization company.