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 Alberto Ros Montero | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First Class Service
We are just back in Spain from our safari in Kenya with Beacon Safaris. From the very first contact with Robert, everything went very fine. He answered almost inmediately to any question/doubt and provided all type of alternatives and solutions to fit to our needs. We were travelling with two children (7 & 12) and we wanted to be sure that everything was going to be fine for them.
Once we arrived in Kenya, the attention provided was excellent starting from the pick-up at the airport. During the safari, the hotels were incredible well chosen by them. We chose the intermediate option and the food and the accomodation were much better than any idea we could have before hand.
Special mention to our guide Antony. He could incredibly spot any animal were we could see nothing. Excelent driver, guide and travel mate. We would definitely repeat the experience with them.
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Email Andrew | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service and company! Fantastic.
Ken is awesome. He really goes out of his way to make sure you have a good time.
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Email Ben Krug | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, comprehensive, and addresses every question or concern promptly.
My first Safari and could not have been a better place to start than in the Amboseli National Park. With Mark's assistance from Beacon, I had no problems with any aspect of the trip. There were numerous animals out and about during every drive we took. Suffice to say that it was an exception to not be able to look around and see an animal somewhere: usually numerous. Beacon Safaris, nor any safari company, can control the condition of the roads in and around the park, which were rough. And I knew I was going before the rainy season started, so there were signs of distress on some of the wildlife. But even with that, the number and variety of animals I was was outstanding. My guide, Charles, was never at a loss for information about anything we saw: I was continually learning and being amazed by how comprehensive his knowledge was about the wildlife, their habits, the park history, and just about any other topic that came up. Kibo Safari Camp is where I spent 3 nights and it provided a very authentic experience, with absolutely great staff. And the meals were terrific.
I would definitely recommend Beacon Safaris.
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Email Jeff Yeager | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We highly recommend Beacon Safaris for an affordable, well-planned, excellently-guided safari.
My wife and I were delighted with our Beacon Safari experience (Five Day - Masai Mara/Lake Naivasha/Amboseli) and highly recommend Beacon if you're looking for a safari out of Nairobi.
The diverse wildlife we encountered far exceeded our expectations, often leaving us speechless. The itinerary was well-planned and varied in terms of seeing wildlife in several different parks/preserves, and - although it was too cloudy to see much of Mount Kilimanjaro when we were there - we appreciated the fact that the itinerary gave us a chance to see a broader span of the Kenyan hinterlands than five day safaris offered by some other operators. The vehicle was comfortable and well maintained, and everything happened when and how it was supposed to, including the pickup at a private apartment we were renting in Nairobi and the drop off at the airport at the end of the safari.
For a private safari experience, we were surprised at the reasonable cost of our five day safari. We selected "mid-range" accommodations, which included two nights of "glamping" and two nights of mid-range lodges, but all of the accommodations far exceeded our expectations as well. We are an older, retired couple, and we travel a great deal - always independently and at the budget end of the travel cost spectrum - and the "mid-range" accommodations booked by Beacon for the safari were among the nicest places we stayed during our five week trip in sub-Saharan Africa. The meals were also ample and delightful, with something to appeal to everyone's taste.
But without a doubt, the absolutely best thing about our Beacon Safari experience was our intrepid guide, Anthony. A patient man, with any easy laugh, good sense of humor, and unlimited knowledge of not just the flora and fauna we were seeing, but also the the geology, history, and culture of the places we visited. How he was able to safely drive over the roughest terrain we've ever encountered - all while spotting hidden wildlife and providing a running commentary about everything we saw and experienced - I'll never know. Although this was our first safari, I got the distinct impression from other guides we encountered that Anthony was not only highly respected, but a leader among them. Anthony was often the first safari guide to spot hidden wildlife - alerting other safaris in the area as to their location - and many times he would have us patiently wait so that he could move our vehicle into the perfect viewing/photo location, while most other guides drove off with their clients, missing those special opportunities.
The only suggested improvement I would pass along to Beacon Safari is the need to update some of the pricing information in their literature about the costs of some of the "optional activities" during the safari (e.g. visit to Masai village, boat trip on Lake Naivasha, etc.). We found those costs to be about double the amount indicated Beacon's literature, but they were still very informative and enjoyable, and we were glad that we included them in our safari.
We highly recommend Beacon Safaris for an affordable, well-planned, excellently-guided safari experience.
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Email Lisa Larre | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing 3 days trip!
We stayed at camp mara maisha and the view and service there is just amazing. During our safaris, we could see so many wild animals: lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeests... it is truly a trip that I will remember! Our guide was also able to give us lots of stories and information not only about the animals but also about the country itself. I totally recommend the company and the trip
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Email Julia Roberts | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding knowledge, service and energy!
Thank you so much for such an amazing adventure and memorable
weekend. Our group of six left feeling our every expectation was not only met, but exceeded. Our guide Ken was absolutely outstanding—so knowledgeable, friendly, hard-working,
diligent and passionate about his work and the wildlife. The Maisha
Mara was also wonderful with just the right amenities, and attention
to every last detail. A wonderful, wonderful time was had by all.
Email Catherine and Andrew | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience from start to finish
We had an incredible 4 day safari in the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru with Beacon safaris and wish the experience could have lasted longer! Robert was a pleasure to deal with when arranging our trip and was able to amend accommodation to suit our needs and budget. He kept us well informed throughout and was very quick to respond to emails.
Once we arrived in Nairobi, our safari was carried out by James who has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Mara, the Kenyan wildlife and everything else we asked him! James was super persistent in making sure we saw everything we wanted to see on the trip and to make sure we had good viewing spots throughout. James is clearly a very experienced safari guide and it was a pleasure to spend 4 days with him. Anyone considering using Beacon should go ahead and if you are assigned with James you are in luck! Thanks for everything, Beacon!
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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 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!
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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!
