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Tekko Tours and Travel
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 1998)
- Member Of:
- KATO, Eco Tourism Kenya & JATA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Amazing experience and great professionals
We are a couple from Spain, and we travel to Kenya for 1 week. We didnt have much time to organize the trip and Maggie helped us a lot. She even change our itineray 1 day prior to the arrival due to some problems at the airport. The day we arrived to Nairobi we were suppose to go to Diani Beach. Maggie went to the airport and helped us book our flights and accommodation there (even though we didn't ask for it, but it was incredibility helpful). She was very proactive replying to all our emails and calls. Two days after we started the safari and we meet our guide (Stevan). We was super nice and helpful. He knew a lot of interesting topics, animals, culture,... He was really nice. The vehicle that we booked was a 10 seated open roof 4x4. It was clean and comfortable. The hotels we choose were amazing (highlighting the one in Masai Mara, Sarova Mara Game Park). We visited Masai Mara (2 days) and Nakuru (1day). Everything was really nice and I will definitely would book this incredible experience with them again. Thanks for making this trip a bit more amazing!
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Email Suzanne M. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful 9-day bucket list safari in Kenya
So I'm a female traveling solo and for the first time internationally. I e-mailed several tour companies asking a couple of questions about their safaris and safety being a female on her own. The first to respond was Maggie from Tekko. I did get other responses, but Maggie's e-mail really stuck out. She answered all of my questions and was very engaging. So I continued my correspondence with her. From there she helped me pick out the best safari for me and what kind of animals I wanted to see, activities I was interested, what kind of accommodations I was looking for and helped me create a safari within my budget. I researched all of the tented camps on trip advisor and was really happy with the ones she suggested. Also, having to pay for the trip internationally, I was having trouble with my bank accepting the charge. It took several days to finally get things to go through and Maggie was very patient and helped with instructions by e-mail whenever I had questions. Also what was great is when I landed in Nairobi, Maggie and Jackson were there at 10:00 at night to pick me up in a very crowded Nairobi airport and they dropped me off at a nice hotel nearby to get some rest and then Jackson was back again at 7:00 a.m. and off we went! Being a female alone in Kenya, I was very appreciative of their fantastic service.
What was really great and I didn't realize until I got there was I had my own driver and Land Cruiser to myself. I didn't have to share with any other groups. It was fantastic and so worth the money. I had read quite a few really great reviews about Jackson, one of the drivers, and was really hoping I would get him since I was by myself and I did! He was so friendly and knowledgeable. I couldn't have asked for a better guide!
Because it was a bucket list trip for me I really wanted to try and get as much in as I could, so I ended up doing 9 days, 5 parks. I might have been a little too ambitious, but ultimately it was quite an experience and I had a lot of fun. Started with Amboselli and stayed at the Kibo Safari Camp. Loved the tented camp. It was exactly what I thought it would be from my research on Trip Advisor. Got to see all of the really good animals at all of the parks. No disappointment with missing out on any animals! Going in November, the off season, there were no crowds and the camps were relatively empty. Weather was a little cloudy, but about 70 so I think it made for more animals being out and about.
Next drove 7 hours to the Ark Lodge at Aberdere National Park. Probably wouldn't do the driving from park to park again. Got quite car sick. I read about the roads being bumpy but that's an understatement. Would probably fly next time. Was only at the Ark for one night so didn't get to see much and it was very, very cold. On the way to the Ark, there was a leopard on the side of the road which made it a great experience. Got some really good pictures.
Next went to the Mt. Kenya Animal Conservancy. That was pretty cool, but it was raining so made it a quick visit. Next was Samburu National Reserve and stayed at the Samburu Ashnil Camp. That was a very nice tented camp. Loved it. Was there two nights and really enjoyed the staff and the food. Saw lots of great animals there as well.
Next was the Flamingo Hill Camp at Lake Nakuru. Was only there for one night, but really enjoyed it. And then the culmination was Maasai Mara National Reserve which did not disappoint. Was there two nights at the Osero Enrau Mara Camp. Loved it.
Next heading home stayed at Lake Naivasha for a night at the Naivasha Sopa Lodge which was quite elegant. It was so beautiful. Had a little trouble with the shower not getting hot but they changed rooms for me. On the way back to Nairobi stopped at the Giraffe Center, too. Just like the pictures on trip advisor, it was fun to be up close with the giraffes.
Fantastic bucket list trip. Lots of driving and always on the go, so not a lot of quiet time or relaxing. Next time might do just three parks, two nights each: Amboselli, Samburu and Maasai Mara!
A big thank you to Maggie and Jackson for a very memorable trip of a lifetime
~Suzanne
Email Dick | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Accurate, professional, friendly
The did what they promised.
We had a very good trip to several national parcs. We had a very good and very pleasant guide, driver.
Knows a lot about the parcs and the animals.
CA
Email Marcie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend Tekko Tours, everything was taken care of and made for a wonderful holiday.
We had an amazing African holiday that included a custom safari and beach holiday. Maggie was fabulous to work with and ensured all details of our trip were taken care of from pick up at the airport to drop off and everything in between. She was very quick to respond to any questions and ensured that our itinerary met our expectations. Anthony was our guide and he was fantastic! It was a very memorable trip and I would certainly use Tekko tours when we return to Kenya and I will recommend them to my family and friends.
CA
Email Rob | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience, great tour guide
All expectations met and exceeded. The tour guide was great and made you feel safe. lodging was very nice and price was right.
The extra activities where very over priced almost insulting. A one hour boat ride for $100 US.
Over all was great
Email Glyn F | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
First rate staff & service. Highly recommended.
From initial contact to tour end, Tekko's staff were faultless.
My initial enquiry was answered promptly and produced a great itinerary at a very competitive price. Dealing with Carol at Tekko was straightforward and simple and any changes I requested were actioned without delay or drama. That always makes life easier!
I was greeted with a smile and a warm welcome at Nairobi airport by my driver / guide - William. His sense of humour and determination to track down the very best game sightings never wained throughout the trip. He is singularly the best guide I have encountered in years.
He made it his business to track down every big cat, rhino & illusive creature within 50 kilometers and then made sure we were perfectly positioned for some spectacular photographs.
Our safari minivan was always freshly washed and proved very comfortable on even the most difficult bush roads.
William's knowledge of the areas we visited, the myriad of wildlife and the culture of Kenya greatly enhanced my trip and coupled with the excellent safari lodges we stayed in, I would highly recommend you consider Tekko for your upcoming safari.
ES
Email Andrés | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic service, will recommend
From Maggie's first e-mail reply it was clear Tekko Tours would attend to our every need, even though we booked less than 4 weeks in advance. We went 2 on a private safari ending with a few days at the beach. We had the time of our lives and every detail was taken care of (a room with view of the Kilimanjaro at the Amboseli Oltukai, for example). Also the driver, Jackson, made himself the best companion we could imagine. Right after our landing at Nairobi airport, when we silly tourists managed to call the attention of the police for smoking on the street (always ask first!), Jackson immediately got us out of trouble, and this would only be the beginning of his helping make this holiday a pleasure. His driving and spotting skills are superb.
The timetables were accurate, the road hours went by much faster than you would expect and the Land Cruiser worked like a charm. I will recommend Tekko when my friends ask for advice
IR
Email Vahid Valadoost Tabrizi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Safari
I and my wife experienced a memorable and amazing 5 days safari in Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha and 2 days beach relaxation in Diani with Tekko Tour and Travel. I wrote to a few Kenyan safari tour operators for finding the best itinerary to fit our needs with reasonable price. We received some options from Maggie in Tekko Tour immediately after sending the first email. Maggie helped us to find the best itinerary and the best places for accommodation with replying to our many emails and questions. Always, her answers to our emails and questions were professional, comprehensive and prompt.
She welcomed us in the airport and helped us for changing money and buying sim card after talking about details of our itinerary in their office. At the end of our tour, she dropped off us to airport too. Thank you Maggie for every thing.
Our guide/driver during our safari was Steven. He is a polite, friendly and professional guide with good knowledge of animals and National Reserves. He drives very well and he did his best for a comfortable safari for us. We could see all Big Five and many other animals. Thank you Steven.
I hope, we could use services of Tekko Tour and Travel in our next safari in Kenya and Tanzania.
NL
Email Vaibhav | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent advice on stay for quality/budget, good communication and very friendly
We booked our Safari from Tekko Tours & Travel and our contact person was Maggie. She was very friendly, polite and helpful in organising our trip. Among all the Travel agents we talked to, she was the only one who understood what we were looking for and offered us the best options. The communication was prompt and very clear. They provided us with a driver/tour guide for 6 days. We spent 2 days at Kibo Safari camp in Amboseli, 1 day at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge in Lake Nakuru and 2 days at Mara Sarova Camp in Masai Mara. Our tour guide was Stephen. He had over 30 years of experience in Safari and he made sure we spotted all of the Big Five in the best possible manner. Many times, he went an extra mile just to ensure we've the perfect and close-up view of cheetahs/lions, etc. Only thing we didn't like was that sometimes, he was a bit haughty and sarcastic (in not so funny way) in normal conversation. But we think overall, it was a minor thing.
FR
Email Stephane | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Far beyond our expectation
We have choosen Tekko Tour to visit the Massaï Mara National Park and also to go to Lake Nakuru National Park and this is from far the most beautiful trip we had !!
In few words, I would just like to thank Carol our contact person and Martin our guide to offer us the opportunity to experience this memorable moment !
Each of them have done their very best always to surprise us and to give us the felling that we were their only priority.
They have made this experience to be a dream come true !!
Carol, Martin, thank you so much, we are so grateful !
We will come back to Kenya and for sure it will be with Tekko Tour !!
Valeriya and Stephane