Three members of the team on safari near Nairobi
Transtrek Safaris
- Located In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- TTA & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $220 to $380 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Gerard Winnard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superbly organised, left us nothing to worry about and exceeded our expectations
We went on the Sumburu five and the big five trip. We've never been on safari before and were super excited if not slightly nervous having never been to Africa before. We needn't have worried we had a superb driver and guide , Garoua (Peter), he looked after us superbly well, we new exactly what we were doing every day , and he was happy to adapt the plans for the day. The whole safari was very varied with something new every day. There were some longish travelling days but that gave you the chance to see the sights of Kenya. Some of the highlights for us were the lion tracking, night drive, the trip to see the migration and finally spotting a leopard on our last day (thanks mainly to the perseverance of Garoua). The accommodation and food were of a good standard and the level of service from the Kenyan people was excellent. I thought the trip was extremely good value for money . I would highly recommend Tanstrek and when we return in a few years we'll definitely be using them again
Email Lucy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very organised and reliable. Always accommodating.
We had an amazing trip. Travelled many miles and hours in the back of Peters Jeep. Stayed in some lovely safari lodges. Peter was really knowledgeable and reliable. Nothing seemed to faze him. Thank you.
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Email Leena | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well-planned
We are a family of 4 grown-up persons, and went to Kenya for a 13-day safari tour organized byt Transtrek safaris. We stayed in 6 different places, and really enjoyed each of them. We saw lots of different animals, and it was incredible how near of them one could go, if lucky. A lion just beside your car! A giraffe coming to greet you to your balcony! Our guide Peter was very good in spotting animals, we even saw a newborn dik-dik.
I can highly recommed.
Email Ian and Beth | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Third Trip with Transtrek
Kenya is like a magnet and a breath of fresh air after last year's UK's virus straight-jacket. This was our seventh safari in Kenya and the third with Transtrek who are becoming a go-to brand. For this trip we opted for an extended Wilderness and Waves package focusing on Nairobi, then Parks to the south east (Amboseli, Taita Hills and Tsavo), ending at the beach at Chale Island.
All parks offer something different and this trip was a welcome revisit to the area after several years of exploring locations lying in a band from Samburu to Mara. Tsavo was much greener than when we last visited. Game viewing was very good in all parks - we saw a plethora of elephants and giraffes, one group of giraffes being unusually large at 19 or 20 strong. At Kilaguni we were treated to an elephant parade down to the waterhole; a one-tusker had probably the longest tusk we have yet seen in the wild. There was also a multitude of birds, sadly often overlooked by many travellers as there is so much beauty in creatures smaller than the big five. We started the journey with visits to the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen’s house, and a revisit to Sheldrick’s Orphanage. These conservation centres are moving places, playing a critical role in wildlife preservation and are well worth exploring and/or supporting.
The quality of all safari camps was excellent with special mention going to Kibo and Satao where the cuisine was outstanding. These camps were new to us and we would rank them amongst the best in all our previous safaris. Rigorous precautions at all times in all camps made us feel completely comfortable regarding Covid. Also, the quality of service at all times was excellent. Kenya has always made us feel welcome.
On this trip we were guided by Peter who made it a wonderful safari. His joy and enthusiasm for creatures great and small was quite evident and infectious. As amateur photographers we really appreciated his efforts to place us in good positions for photo shoots. Daniel’s organisation, as usual, was excellent. Transtrek will certainly be in pole position for our next trip to Kenya. I have no hesitation in recommending the Company and would be delighted to see visitors returning in numbers to the Country.
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Email Tritensor | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari From Transtrek
We went to 2 Game Parks (Sand River in the Masai Mara, and Tortillis Camp in the Amboseli), and a Coastal Destination (Chale Island, The Sands) as well at the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi. It was all excellently organised by Daniel at Transtrek Safaris. The entire series of destinations were visited without a hitch (transfers, pickups, flights, etc). I would highly recommended that Transtrek be used on future safaris.
Email Ian and Beth | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Return Customers
This was our sixth safari in Kenya and our second trip with Transtrek, here visiting the Mara and Naboisho. After a telephone discussion Daniel organised our trip superbly at relatively short notice. As enthusiastic amateur photographers we much prefer the freedom of independent (v group) travel, and Transtrek admirably supplies that option. Tony guided us for the second time; he has previously worked with professional photographers and knows exactly how to position you for great shots. I have no hesitation in recommending him to other keen photographers. For this trip Naboisho comfortably edged the Mara, in part due to the heavy rains. We much look forward to our next Kenya visit.
Ian and Beth
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Email Maria Lundberg | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience everything was perfect
Me and my husband had a fantastic safari in Tsavo and Amboseli with Transtrek. We were picked up at the airport by our wonderful guide Tony and then it just rolled on without any problems. Tony was very knowledgeable on the wildlife and Avery pleasant person. The accommodation was also beyond our expectations. We want to go back tomorrow!
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Email Joyce | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
OUTSTANDING SERVICE! I was not the easiest client, I’m sure, that Daniel-Transtrek Safaris has dealt
The three things a safari company is providing are:
• Confidence in the services being provided…Daniel was amazing
• Transportation…both the vehicle and the Transtrek drivers were excellent…Peter was our main driver but we also enjoyed Simon and Ronnie
• Lodging…each location had its unique personality and all of the people running the camps were gracious and accommodating.
So, if you want to hear more, read on. The difficult client, ME.
• DANIEL: Prior to using SafariBooking.com I had arrangements with another company which didn’t work out due to our bank refusing to transfer money. A sketchy website, never having actually talked to the contact person, and not using a Secure Payment method I cancelled that trip and started shopping again. Daniel and one other company provided prompt responses to my request while a third company took a week or so and multiple requests to reply. The quality of Transtrek’s proposal was far better and so I booked with Daniel’s assistance. The next request I made was to ask for assistance with lodging in Nairobi prior to our safari departure. Again, Daniel made arrangements which were outside the actual safari contract. Payment was made, all is good. Then I decide to ask if I can cancel the additional reservation. Daniel complied and refunded the money. Here is what I am impressed with, Daniel was ethical. Another person might just have said “no” changes can be made, might have charged a processing fee, might have… Next, upon arrival, at 10:30 p.m. I ask Peter, my driver if he might be available for the next two days for local touring in Nairobi. He assured me that it could be done and he would contact Daniel. I could have and should have made this request prior to arrival but I was afraid to commit due to weather forecasts. Anyway, Daniel came through on extremely short notice and provided me with Simon one day and Ronnie the next day. Both drivers were prompt with our pickup and dedicated themselves for the entire day. Lastly, just as our safari began the Talek River flooded and destroyed the bridge we needed to use to get to our final camp. Two of my companions had been in country for a month and were familiar with the area and were quite concerned about our arrangements at Julia’s Camp and the possible need for something else. Both Daniel and Peter assured me that all would be good and my group had no need to worry. The reality in any disaster is that the situation changes daily and patience is a virtue. I was a bit short on patience in the moment. All worked out very well under Daniel’s guidance and my entire Transtrek Safari was great.
• PETER: What a jewel for the company. Peter spent a week with four U.S. women! Bless his heart. Peter has the art of figuring out group dynamics and when and how to become part of the group or not. By the end of our trip he joined in our banter becoming a welcome member of the party. In doing this our appreciation for Peter as a professional driver grew. He explained some of his decisions in regard to safety on our game drives, comparing the parks visited and the number of other drivers around as factors which went into his choices. For example, in the Meru NP Daniel brought a ranger to help. In the Mara he indicated that all drivers (and there are many) support each other assisting when one gets stuck or in communicating the sightings of animals.
The transportation vehicle used by Transtrek is the Toyota Land Cruiser modified for safaris, an excellent choice. We saw Toyota vans which seemed cramped and huge vehicles with open sides. We actually rode in one of these open sided trucks which I loved until we pulled up next to a roadside lioness. As she starred at me I realized that she is much faster and far more agile then the current driver (not a TT driver though I doubt that Peter could react faster than that lion) and that there was nothing between us. I highly recommend the Toyota Land Cruiser.
• We participated in Glamping and my only regret is that we didn’t have a few more days to chill and enjoy each camp a bit more. Our one night stay at the Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort allowed for a bit of luxury and a visit to Elsamere. I highly recommend travelers become aware of “Born Free” and the work that has been done to honor the amazing animals we are allowed to see on game drives.
That’s it! I highly recommend Transtrek Safaris and would not hesitate to use their services again.
Email John | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An emotional incredible experience and professionally organised.
This professionally organised 5 day customised safari tour started with our superb guide James picking us uppp on time as he did every day for a half day trip to Nairobi Giraffe sanctuary and David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage which was amazing and well worth the add on. The following day we travelled to Amboseli NP arriving at the excellent tented Kibo camp where we were fortunate enough to see spectacular clear views of Kilimanjaro as well as plenty of animals. The breathtaking restaurant view overlooking the watering hole at Kilaguni lodge in Tsavo West on day 3 made me cry and when a family of Elephants turned up as the area became floodlit I started again. Day 4 we arrived at the rustic unfenced Satao camp in Tsavo East where many animals roam free around the camp. Unfortunately there was an infestation of ants in our tents toilet, apparently caused by the recent heavy rains. However this did not detract from a pleasent stay and on leaving for our beach Hotel in Diani Beach the next morning it was my wifes turn to cry as we witnessed a Male and Female Lion frolicking around beside us. On summing up this incredible experience I would thoroughly recommend Transtrek Safaris from the organisation by company director Daniel to guide James whose animal spotting and wildlife knowledge was first class.
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Email Jeff | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Immersive Safari with knowledgeable and friendly staff.
Our Safari experience was high quality from the time we were picked up from the hotel. Our guide, Peter, was welcoming and accommodating throughout the trip. He could spy animals from a great distance away, and enjoyed discussing the animals and their habits/habitats. Despite spending a lot of time in the Safari vehicle, we enjoyed seeing the Kenyan countryside, and even had the opportunity to visit a small Maasai tribal village. A great trip all around.