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
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Email Spiritus Sanctus | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
13 days northern Kenia masterly tailored
Our 13 day safari was, by far, the most expensive journey we ever made. Did we like it and do we have the feeling that it was worth it?
Definitely: YES!!! :-) :-)
The tour Daniel has choosen for us was exactly what we wanted! Driving safari, boat, walking, culture.
The midrange lodges exceeded our expectation! Especially the Tumbili Cliff Lodge and the SOPA lodge have been stunning. Best vegan kitchen was SOPA.
We managed to stay mostly vegan. All of the kitchen staff was very helpful.
As we already have seen the big 5 and many other animals of Africa, we asked our guide Peter especially for distinct animals. The day we wanted to see a cheeta, we saw 8 and a smashing hunting scene. Our guide did a good work and fulfilled all our wishes.
Even when I left a beautiful masai-designed belt in our last hotel, Peter offered to send it back to Austria.
It was a fabulous safari!!
THX for the neat organisation!!
Greetings, Spiritus & Girlfriend
Email NeilR | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Helpful, knowledgeable and easily contactable.
This was our second safari organised by Transtrek, and we were looking for something to complement last year's Mara/Lakapia/Naibosho trip. Daniel suggested Meru/Samburu and it was once again a wonderful experience for all of us, grandkids included. It was all perfectly organised and it went very smoothly - transfers, sightseeing in Nairobi, internal flights, and departure. Thanks again for the advice and organisation Daniel. It was great.
Email Colin & Jayne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Superb 11 day honeymoon safari
We looked at several safari operators, but decided on Transtrek very soon after Dan contacted us and tailor made our trip to suit both time and budget. David was a fantastic and very knowledgeable guide and we would like to use this platform to thank him again for an unforgettable safari on our honeymoon. Some of the highlights: Elephants and views of Kilimanjaro from Amboseli; Kilanguni lodge in Tsavo West, with view of waterhole from our room; Sheldrick elephant orphanage in Nairobi, where we met our fostered baby elephants; bird life at lake Naivasha; lions, cheetah and leopards at Masia Mara. There was much, much more including the comfortable accommodation, swimming pools and exceptional food at every camp.
Highly recommended.
Email Ian and Beth | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An Unforgettable Safari
On our fifth visit to Kenya for a safari we chose TransTrek on the recommendation of one of their previous clients. I would have no hesitation in extending that recommendation to other travellers who have similar interests and objectives. This is a very professional outfit.
For us Kenya is a wildlife photographers paradise, her people are amazingly friendly, and the camps at which we stayed were outstanding. This was our first completely ‘on road’ safari and despite reservations regarding driving times it was overall not hugely different to total times taken flying between game reserves when travel to and from, and waiting at, airstrips etc is balanced. The only downside was the amount of dust on the road to the Mara.
TransTrek readily tailor safaris to clients needs and desires. In e-mail and telephone discussions with Daniel we made refinements and changes to times and camps in the “Samburu Five & Big Five” offer advertised in the TransTrek web pages. Each stop had its peculiar highlights; Samburu and the Mara never disappoint; the Aberdares Country Club was just Oh So Colonial but the Ark at the Aberdares was a new experience which gave good photo opportunities; Ol Pejeta was also new to us, providing some unforgettable encounters; Sopa at Naivasha was fine for a transit stop; Naboisho was also a first visit - it was really interesting to understand the integration of Masai herders, safari lodges and animal conservation within a conservancy. It bodes well for the future. Food was good at all camps, but special mention should be given to the chefs at Sweetwaters, the Aberdares CC, and at Samburu Intrepids.
Our guide Tony went out of his way to make us comfortable and to get us into the best photography positions. He was on the go non-stop. Beyond his in depth and perceptive knowledge of the animals we encountered he has a broad command and appreciation of local, and African at large, culture and history. Our interaction was constantly engaging.
Overall we had a “lions share” this safari - we saw more lions and rhinos than on all our previous trips combined and as chance would have it we also witnessed once in a lifetime wildlife encounters. This trip will live long in our memories.
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Email Ashley | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous 5-Day Safari Experience
My partner and I booked a two-person, 5-day safari with Transtrek. Daniel was prompt, forthcoming, and full of helpful information before booking and also before our trip departure from the US. Once with our local guidedriver, Tony, we knew we were in good hands. Tony was highly knowledgeable about wildlife, friendly with the Masai guides at our lodges, and was happy to customize and cater our day treks to our needs. He made sure we had chances to see all the big 5 and any particular animals we were interested in and we loved being in our private Range Rover for viewing without the crowds.
We especially loved the Basecamp Eagle's Nest camping experience--this ecotourism group is owned by the Masai people and does great work in the community. It was the best of the places we stayed and we really got to know the staff--from our Masai guides to the chef to the locals in the nearby village. It made our trip special!
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Email Benoit | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superbly Customized and Beautifully Executed 10-day Safari
We had heard about Transtrek through friends so when we (family of four, with 2 kids aged 5 and 9) decided to do that dream safari in Kenya, I sent them a note with our "dream requirements", having been to Kenya a few times in the past. What we got back from Transtrek was even better than what I envisioned: these guys really take care of all the details. The plan was changed twice before the travel as the organizer found better options, such as when family tents became available in tented camps. Remarkable commitment to make the trip memorable. We had our private driver for the whole stay and he was absolutely fabulous. We even found out he spoke French perfectly (I did not even ask for that...). Tony was our angel and a star with the kids. He was a superb safari guide, patient, knowledgeable and always looking for ways to make things perfect for us. Transtrek went beyond the call of duty many times to ensure a unique experience. Really feels like a boutique / family operation, really attentive to the clients. Difficult to leave Kenya after that but we will certainly return with them...
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Email Dana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari lead by a very knowledgeable guide!
Transtreck provided a great experience for my husband and I on our honeymoon. We saw about every animal imaginable and our guide, Tony, was extremely knowledgeable about the terrain and animals alike. We stayed in some amazing camps , our favorite being the Mara Bush Camp, met wonderfully interesting people and felt at home in the Jeep after a week or so. A highlight of the trip was seeing a cheetah stalk and run down a gazelle. Tony placed us in the perfect position to see the entire event from start to finish. Simply amazing!
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Email The Pordes Family | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A life-changing experience, beautifully planned and executed by Transtrek Safaris
We are giving Transtrek a five-star rating because our experience - ten days in Kenya - was so exciting, beautiful and memorable. We asked three tour operator to send us offers. Not only was the offer by Transtrek the most varied and interesting, Dan even called my mobile phone within an hour of my posting the request, to check and ask us what we really wanted. Our safari took us to the highlands north of Nairobi as well as to the Masai Mara in the West. Each day was more exciting than the previous one and we actually saw a couple of Cheetah kills that were absolutely stunning. Our guide, Peter, was superb at finding interesting animals and we saw all the Big Five. He is also an excellent driver who managed to avoid hurting our necks and backs (we were a senior group) by carefully negotiating all major bumps and tranches. A few minor complaints: We should have skipped the Chimpanzee sanctuary (sad and a bit boring) and the tame, blind Rhino at Ol Pejeta (you are supposed to be able to pet him but he never showed up) and used the time to do more game drives. The Balloon Ride was hellishly expensive but really worth the experience. The Masai Village visit was exploitative of tourists and we felt pressured to buy gifts. In the Mara, we thought Ashnil Camp was somewhat dated and decaying, with a dilapidated swimming pool, but Eagle View was fantastic! You have to pick and choose your Camps with care. But overall an outstanding experience and Transtrek are the ones to go with!
Reply from Transtrek Safaris
Posted on Oct 22, 2018Thank you for taking the time to write a review and we are pleased to hear you had such a great time. However we were disappointed to hear about Ashnil Mara, as you know this wasn't our first choice of camp which was unfortunately fully booked for your dates but it should have been a more than satisfactory alternative. I have contacted Ashnil to share your comments and I will share with you any response I receive and I hope that the bush breakfast we organised for you went some way to pacify your disappointment with this camp.
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Email William | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service with a Superb guide, bar none!
Great service, door to door. The organizer worked with with us on all modifications we wanted. We were picked up day one with no issues and the trip went on seamlessly from there on out. Our guide Tony, was extremely knowledgable on the flora and fauna, but geology, history, etc, as well.
Email Sue and Keith Fitz-John | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb from start to finish!
My husband and I have just returned from the Transtrek 12 Day Classic Safari.
Everything from start to finish was superb. From our initial enquiry, Daniel, from Transtrek was professional, helpful, friendly and patient. He initiated a phone call between us so that we could discuss the plans and he was able to use his expert knowledge to advise and alter some of the details of the safari to satisfy our wishes. Dan was always quick to respond to any questions we had during the planning stage, which gave us total faith in his arrangements. Our faith was justified as everything, from the initial pick-up, when we arrived at Nairobi Airport, to the final airport drop-off at the end, went like clockwork.
The safari was absolutely amazing. All the reserves we visited, our day in Nairobi and all of the lodges and camps we stayed in were first class.
We had the best of drivers in Peter. He met us early one morning, at the Airport Hotel and was with us throughout our time in Kenya. His knowledge of the wildlife of Kenya is amazing and his expertise enabled us to see all of the, “Big Five”. Nothing was too much trouble for him and we enjoyed listening to him talk about life in Kenya. We only hope that he enjoyed our tales of life in the UK just as much. Peter is, without doubt a real asset to the Transtrek Safari experience.
If you are reading this review because you are unsure of who to book your next safari with, don’t hesitate in contacting Transtrek, Dan will take care of every last detail for you.
We fully intend to return to the wonderful country of Kenya again some day and will not consider any other company to take us there.
Thank you Dan and Peter, you both made our first safari an unforgettable experience.
