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 Penny Hodgson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome experience!! Will be visiting again with Transtrek x
Earlier this year I travelled to Kenya booking my tour with Transtrek. What an absolutely amazing tour. The service from such a knowledgeable team. The trip was outstanding, excellent planning, wonderful sights, views and most of all the beautiful animals. They put together my tour so I had to do no planning myself which was perfect for me!! I can't wait to go back and would highly recommend travelling through Transtrek. Thank you so much to Dan and the team. Penny Hodgson xx
Email Avril Jones | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari to Amboseli, Tsavo west and Masai Mara
Fantastic holiday which was organised by Daniel. We found it hard to decide which company to go with initially, but was so glad we chose Transtrek. From start to finish they were very professional and organised everything in great detail, which made it into a perfect safari. We went to Amboseli, Tsavo west and Masai Mara and our guide Peter was great, really knowledgeable and experienced. We had a brilliant time on safari and saw loads of animals, (four of the Big five, amazing!).
The accommodation chosen was perfect, the tented camps where luxurious and the lodge in Kilaguni overlooking the waterhole was pure magic. I would highly recommend Transtrek to anyone as we had a fantastic safari and nothing was too much trouble. A company that still gives the personal touch. Thank you so much to Dan, Wanjiku and Peter for a perfect holiday
Email Oliver | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic safari trip and excursion
My girlfriend and I wanted to go on Safari and not be in a huge group following a set trail.
We spoke to Transtrek and they took us through lots of options - which meant we got the holiday we wanted.
They helped us organise a beach holiday for a week and when we had truly recovered from work we went on a hugely varied safari trip covering all the locations we had requested and a few suggested items which we are glad we did not miss. I have two tips for people going on Safari - buy a new camera and ring Transtrek for a chat
Email Penny | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jambo, Kenya!
This was a family holiday of a lifetime for my partner and I and our 15 and 12 year old son and daughter. We now have treasured unforgettable memories. I would describe it as the best holiday I have ever had and that's mainly down to Transtrek Safari. I selected Transtrek Safaris based on reading positive reviews by others and wanting to support a family business. We were not disappointed. The 21-day holiday exceeded our expectations. We had a professional and personal service from Daniel, who had put together a superb itinerary. We visited Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo East and West and lastly a week at Diani Beach to rest, relax and reflect on what we had experienced during our 14 day safari.
Daniel selected a variety of accommodation which were all excellent, even the rooms in the tented camps were really spacious and the food throughout was excellent, even for the children, who are more picky. All staff were so friendly and accommodating which made the holiday especially relaxing and enjoyable. WiFi was an added bonus at most places we stayed at.
There are so many wonderful comments we could make about the whole holiday but I will give you just a taster. At Lake Nakuru we stayed at the Sopa Lodge which was so luxurious and had fantastic panoramic views. The place was fit for royalty! Daniel selected lodges with swimming pools which the children loved between morning and evening safaris. Daniel organised a boat trip in Lake Naivasha. It was amazing to see all sorts of birdlife and being in the boat so close to Hippos was thrilling if not rather scary!
In Nairobi, Daniel organised a visit to the elephant orphanage, which was so interesting that we ended up adopting a baby elephant; and at the Giraffe Centre we were able to feed and kiss a Rothschild giraffe which proved an exhilarating experience.
Peter, our amazing driver and guide, was a star. He knew exactly where to find the animals and nothing was too much effort. His knowledge of wildlife including the countless birds we saw was marvellous. We saw the Big 5 and much more. Nice one Peter! He positioned us safely so close to Lions, Cheetahs, and Buffalo etc that it was a surreal experience. He even taught us some Swahili words. Peter took us to the Hippo pool on the Mara River near the Tanzania boarder. We picnicked here and a cheeky Vervet monkey crept up and took an orange from my partners pocket! Daniel even treated us to a trip to the Colobus conservation centre at Diani Beach, where we learnt so much.
If you are looking for excellent customer service then I would not hesitate to recommend Transtrek Safari for an extremely enjoyable and memorable Safari. Thank you Daniel and Peter for all your work.
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Email Oscar L Frick, M.D. | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Masai Mara adventure
We, Ralph and Jeffie Herter and I, Oscar Frick enjoyed a four day pre-trip to Masai Mara with our guide and driver, Peter Ngaroiya. It was wonderful adventure seeing the tens of thousands of wildebeest and zebra beginning their migration back to the Serengeti. We waited at a Mara River crossing area for a large herd of wildebeest to start their crossing but at the last minute the leader of the herd had a change of mind and returned to the grasslands for more grazing. We saw 12 lions feeding and twice cheetah mamas each with 4 cubs. All was most exciting and Peter was a perfect guide and driver.
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Email Pat | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
Where do I start? so many good things to report from our recent trip. Daniel the company director provided us with exceptional service. From the start I felt he really understood what we were looking for plus he was able to get what we wanted within our budget! He made some valid suggestions to our itinerary which in the end made a huge difference to our trip. The safari totally exceeded our expectations. The lodges and tented camps he selected had great food and facilities.
The wildlife, landscapes, people were amazing. I have traveled to many places in the world. Kenya now is my favorite place on earth! You can really trust Transtrek Safaris with making your dream safari come true, they are professional and offer financial protection, this was really important to us. I must not forget to mention our guide Peter who knew the parks and reserves like his own pocket. We saw all the animals we wanted and beyond because he knew where to look and communicated with other guides. Overall it has been a holiday of a lifetime! Thank you Transtrek Safaris team , we will use your services in the future. Highly recommended!
Email Adam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unparalleled Safari Trip!
This was a great family Holiday for my parents, my sister (21) & and myself (23). Definitely the best family holiday we've been on thus far! Aside from travelling from national park to national park Daniel had planed a few activities for us to do during the day such as, visiting the Maasai Mara tribe to see and learn about how they live, going to the David Sheldrick centre to see and touch the orphaned baby elephants, & going to the Giraffe Centre where we got to feed and pet the tallest land animals. It was clear to see that Daniel put together an excellent itinerary adding a bit of variation and novelty every other day during our stay. During our 14 day trip we visited Amboseli, Kilaguni, Lake Naivasha, & the Masai Mara. The game drives were amazing! We were lucky enough to see 4 of the big 5 game animals (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, & Elephant). Although not apart of the big 5 my personal favourite animal that we saw out in the Masai Mara was the Cheetah, they are just effortlessly cool.
Accommodation wise all the places we were booked into were spacious, clean, & aesthetically pleasing in their own ways. The accommodations at Kilaguni & Lake Naivasha in particular were exceptional, both had extraordinary and break taking views. The staff at all the Lodges were very friendly and helpful. We did have one incident whereby one of the the Lodges we were staying at (Maasai Mara) were not able to supply enough power for my mums oxygen mask which she needs at night for health reasons. After a quick phone call to Daniel, the manger of the lodge tended to the situation and hooked up an external generator to my parents room. My mum had also been complaining of her back problems from her previous operation creeping up again due to the bumpy ride. Again after talking to Daniel, a plane ticket to fly mum back from Maasai Mara to Nairobi was arranged which he kindly paid half of.
For the duration of our 14 day trip we were assigned the brilliant Richard, our Driver and tour guide. Because of him we got to see 4 of the big 5 animals, as well as numerous birds and mammals in the parks. Richard's knowledge of the wildlife and area was exceptional. It was rare to ask him a question about the wildlife or area that he couldn't answer.
All in all Transtrek provided us with an exceptional family holiday. The customer service provided was A+. Would definitely recommend them to others!
Myself and my family would like to personally thank Richard, Daniel, Wanjiku and co for a unforgettable holiday!
Email Catrin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a great experience with a very good guide. Everything ran like clockwork
I booked the trip for my Dad's 60th surprise birthday present so I was in charge of all the arrangements. Daniel was great and really helped in changing the initial itinerary to suit our needs. We spend 9 days in Kenya, doing safaris in Amboseli, Tsavo West and Masai Mara. We had a day in between in Nairobi to break it up. Our driver Peter was excellent. he couldn't have been more friendly from the moment he picked us up from the airport. I'm very glad I took Daniels advice on board because there is a lot of travelling and over bumpy roads. Just trust him, he'll do well. peter's knowledge was excellent as well and his English very good. I also enjoyed his sense of humour. The campsites were fantastic, in particular the one in Nairobi. it may have been just because it was busier than the rest. Some of the places we stayed were very quiet and its a shame that Kenya's tourism has been hit since recent events. General observations were the staff in every camp were so amenable and friendly. The camps were of great standard and although you are in fact in a tent, it doesn't feel like that when you're in them. The only recommendation I would give is to take an extension lead if you have quite a bot of electrical equipment. There aren't that many available plugs and in many of the camps electric was only available for 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the evening. Honestly this does not cause any problem because it's a tiring holiday and you're ready for bed fairly early anyway. My head torch came in handy for reading. The beds were firm, which I liked and clean. There was one day where my Dad was unwell, again Peter came to the rescue and took us to a doctor, the staff at the hotel that day kept checking on my Dad to see if there was anything he needed whilst i was out which was really appreciated. Overall I couldn't recommend this experience, but don't think you're going to relax. It's busy and tiring but one of the most incredible things you will ever do. Thanks Daniel and Peter :-)
Email karen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A much anticipated trip of a lifetime that exceeded all expectations
As two women in our fifties it had been a lifelong dream to travel to Africa. we choose Transtrek from safari bookings and from the first quote to our eventual departure the service was great.
Daniel Francis took our wish list and made it reality. we wanted to see as many different habitats on a two week safari. thanks to Daniel our trip was just what we had ordered a private tour that was planned around our needs on a daily basis. we felt very pampered
Our guide Peter pick us up from the Airport and was was with us on our safari which took us from Amboselli to Tsavo west and East and from lake Nakuru, Lake Navaisha to the Masai Mara.
I can only say that Peter was brilliant he was extremely knowledgeable and took pride and pleasure in showing us his beautiful country. we saw the big five and everything else which included lions in abundance - loved it thank you Peter for making this holiday very special
we stayed in a mixture of lodges and tented camps all of which provided excellent service and had views that were breathtaking. Highights for me were epiya Chepeau in Tsavo East , Sanctuary Farm in Lake Naviaisha.
and the Sopa lodge in Lake Nakuru which must have some of the best views in Kenya
I had always dreamed of visited Africa. I still do but this time the memories of a fabulous trip are with me
Thank you Daniel and your family for making us feel very welcome on our first night and for the fond fare well when we left.
i would defiantly recommend this company and look forward to travelling with transtrek in the future
Email Kerrie Todd | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Days full of excitement, wonderful views, friendly people and sense of total safety.
From the moment our guide collected us from the airport our only task was to enjoy the experience of seeing the animals and birds and landscape of Kenya. Every journey, all accommodation, comfort breaks, games drives and meals were arranged, just as we had asked them to be, with the vital addition of Transtrek's experience which ensured we had days of real wonder, while feeling relaxed and 'at home' in each situation. We saw hundreds of animals, each day was a new surprise and complete joy which I still feel . People reading this will have their own expectations of Kenya, if you are thinking of travelling to Africa Transtrek will work to make sure you have the experience you want and keep you safe while you do that. For me, seeing so many elephants, lions and cubs, leopards, and horse riding within touching range of giraffe and zebra were only some of great moments. We saw hundreds of animals and birds, many of them were kind enough to cross in front or behind our Jeep, totally ignoring us, due to the talent of our guide. Finally our guide Peter is a genuinely professional animal and bird spotter, he is patience, funny, completely trustworthy, a skilled driver and worked hard every day to make sure together we fulfilled our wishes, not just to see wildlife but to see Kenya. The world has many beautiful places to explore but we will be going back to Africa, with Transtek.