Experience the Wildlife remains at Mara Masai
Ancient Wild Safaris
- Located In:
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India
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2000)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $480 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
IN
Email Ashwith | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Experience, They are one of the very best You can find in Kenya.
COMMUNICATIONS: Michael is prompt in replying to any query put forth. This is the main reason we chose Ancient Wild Safaris. We decided on Kenya just five days ahead of the trip, when our Egypt tour plan could not be executed. We had send queries to various tour operators in Kenya, Michael was not only the first to reply, we felt that his itinerary was also the best among the ones we received. We raised a few queries on receiving his itinerary & he was quick to respond to every one of it. He even called us up on phone prior we had agreed to go with him, which actually showed his commitment. We made full payment for the tour on reaching Nairobi, still he kept inquiring with us regarding our experience each day and also we want any changes in itinerary based on our experience.
SERVICE:This was a tailor made trip for our group of 5 adults. Michael is very flexible, from the time we started our initial communication. Basis our budget and requirement of 2 twin bedroom & a single bedroom, he had agreed to change the hotels as per our request. So the key here is the budget basis which he will upgrade or downgrade the hotels. He is way more economical than all the tour operators we had contacted with similar hotels & also his itinerary was way better. He also got us the Balloon Ride at Masai Mara for $390/- per person (usual rates are around $475/- per person). He will also let us know in advance regarding the optional programs that are available at an added cost & will also help us to have a better deal on those if we prefer to go with them.
LIVING UP TO EXPECTATION: Due to the shortage of time in preparing for the trip, we had been a little skeptical about the arrangements, but when we arrived Nairobi on the 18th of July, Michael had already made all arrangements, including the booking of all the hotels we had agreed upon. This was way beyond our expectations.
SAFARI TOUR: This was an experience of a lifetime. The Tour Guide / Driver Michael had arranged for us, Mr. Joseph was an exceptional tour Guide & an even better human being. We really enjoyed his company. At times when we took packed lunches, Joseph collected all the items which we will not have & packed it seperately to give them to the villagers there. This was a great gesture from him.
During our tour, We had been to Ambosili, Mt. Kenya, L. Nakuru, L. Naivasha & Masai Mara. During our Game Drive Joseph ensured that we got to see all actions that were going on in the parks. We got to see the Big Five at Masai Mara which was incredible as the other guests in our hotels did not get to see the Leopard which actually shows the dedication and knowledge of Joseph. At the end of each day, Mr. Joseph would let us know what time we need to be ready for the next day, and he was always ready with his vehicle at the mentioned time. He always tried to squeeze out the maximum possible activities each day, in in order to ensure that we did not miss out anything. His commitment and dedication was unbeleivable. During this entire trip Micheal kept corresponding with us and Mr. Joseph to ensure that everything works out smoothly. Michael even got us a parting gift when we completed our tour.
We highly recomment Ancient Wild Safaris to all of you a swe had an amazing experience.
SI
Email Rok | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional, fast communication, special attention to every customer
We chose Ancient Wild Safaris mostly because of fast and clear communication, flexibility and adaptation to our wishes. Michael is great professional with wide experiences. It is clearly visible that he knows what he is selling. Our program was implemented as planned. Drivers were very kind and knowledgable, especially Joseph is super! We had basic accomodations which were OK.
We chose 10 days safari combining Kenya+Tanzania. In Tanzania we had their partner agency which was not as good as Ancient Wild Safaris, but also OK. For us 10 days was a bit too much, but this depends on every person.
Overall I can absolutelly recommend the company. I am positive they would absolutelly do their best to make the trip great, give special attention to every customer and they will very carefully deal with your potential wishes and complaints.
In the end I would give an overall safari recommendation. We visited Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Hell's gate and Amboseli in Kenya and Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Manyara in Tanzania. While Masai Mara is an absolute must and highlight - especially during migration - I would very much recommend also Hell's gate (you can go with bike or walking) and Tarangire which are not on top list usually.. Manyara and Nakuru are similar, so both I wouldn't do again - here I would choose Nakuru. Amboseli was a bit dissapointing. Nature is not very nice and cats are hard to spot. Amboseli I would only recommend if you really like elephants as there are thousands of them.
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Email NI JIAN | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience with Ancient Wild Sfaris with all perfect arrangement
We totally satisfied with Ancient's arrangement. Michael gave us a very experienced driver, Joseph. He had very good time-control and knowledge of wild animals. Especially I got skin allergy during the safaris, he took me to the best hospital and I got good treatment. Perfect and wonderful safaris in Kenya.
CA
Email Alex | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our wonderful and truly amazing experience with Michael & Ancient Wild Safaris
We started planing our Kenya safari trip late, and it was quite difficult to navigate your wishes and family (2 adults and 2 children) through many different options and operators. After several weeks of our extensive research, we decided to pick Michael from the Ancient Wild Safaris and it was the best decision - not because we want to justify it, but simply because it provided the best value and overall experience for all of us!
But while these accolades reflect well on the amazing job Ancient Wild Safaris does, these words are not why I just called them for my trip. I called them because I have traveled with others before, and I know firsthand what problems you may expect. No problems here, just amazing experience! I was blown away by the job Ancient Wild Safaris did for us.
This operator, specifically our driver Patrick and Michael succeeded by emphasizing the key things: excellence of guiding us through the reserves, respect and polite manners, comfortable vehicle, utilizing the expected comfort of accommodations and cuisine, with a lot of first-hand knowledge and insider clout to make things happen that other safari providers probably can’t.
I learned it after showing our photos to other people we met during our trip... you want to hear it? OK, just imagine seeing one, two, or three lions plus hundreds of other animals in one day... because we observed more than 20 lions and thousands of others! Yes, just in one day (out of total six)! Amazing!
Or better to say... simply, the best! Thank you Michael/Ancient Wild Safaris for this wonderful experience!
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Email VK Tyagi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A reasonable, caring and customer oriented operator
Before commenting on the services of Ancient Wild Safaris, I would like to appreciate this beautifully designed aggregating web portal Safaribookings.com making possible finalising a suitable operator for every need.
Now about Ancient Wild Safaris, this a small operator which is a advantage to client as their customer orientation very high. The owner of the company Mr. Michael personally involves himself in understanding specific needs and taste of the client, gives is inputs for choosing right options and tries his best to ensure all arrangement to meet customers' requirements.
He was very helpful in finalising our itinerary and other facilities in Kenya. Barring a few places he was able to make adequate arrangement for specific need of Indian vegetarian traveler. Price Wise he was quite competitive and camps/hotels provided at jungle were memorable however those in towns were below expectation.
I would also like to appreciate for extending his out of way support at Nairobi hotel, which was out of his scope of service.
Finally, the vehicle and driver-cum-guide. The vehicle was a quite old collapsible roof Nissan van which calls for attention. But the driver cum guide Mr. Joseph is a very accommodating, punctual, knowledgeable and pleasant person. He was keen to make our safari most fruitful, comfortable and enjoyable and took every step to ensure, we could see maximum in the jungle. He guided in recognising animals and birds and also carried photobooks of local flora and fauna. He also offered his mobile data to be used by us through mobile hotspot as a goodwill gesture.
Overall, I was spectible in dealing with a stranger in a faraway country but finally to my pleasure, I was not wrong and I got value for my money.
HK
Email David Kwan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
You can't miss it in life
Excellent! They serve you from the heart. It totally a lot more than what I paid. It is not something about money, is the experience you gain in life.
How to spot the big / ugly / funny FIVE in one of the most beautiful areas of the world, Masai Mara
We enjoyed four days of safari with our private driver, who guided us through the nature concervacy on his personal routes and made us discover much more then expected and learn a lot about these wonderful wild animals through his rich knowledge.
Email Mary and Mark Mceachron | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very well looked after , kind understanding of our needs .
Mike who is the booking agent , spent a lot of time trying to understand our needs and even changed things when I messed up on the flights . Josef the driver picked us up at the airport in Nirobi on time we were out of the airport and in our Safari bus with no delays , Josef is a good safe driver . He has an amazing understanding for the correct positioning of the veiricle when dealing with the animals so they don't feel trapped and that makes it safe for everyone . He also took us to church in Nirobi as requested , we left Kenya and went on to Tanzania , our next driver was Beckham he also was a safe driver and I could not fault him he also had a good understanding of the animals , his personality was very different he was a more quiet man but nothing wrong with that . We seen more than sixty lions and cheaters. So many Wilderbeast that I can't start to count and so much more the lodges were all different I think the only one I would Change would be the Rhino only because I would have preferred a view over the Ngorongoro Crater but the lodge was OK and the food was good it had its own charm but very basic the staff were also very helpful We then went on to the Royal Zanzibar hotel for a six day beach rest , the hotel is very good the staff were ok they have been trained to be polite but I could have done without saying Jumbo meaning hello every thirty seconds but they are just doing their job , The only problem I had was for me the time in the verecals sometimes ten hours per day was to long for me as I am not that young , I would cut out the lake Victoria part And fly into the Serengeti from the Masai Mara also I would have preferred to fly straight to Amboseli This would put up the price but this is only my thinking in retrospect, Over all a super trip one I will never forget Many many thanks to Ancient Wild Safaris
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Email Johanna R | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 Stars All Around !!
Ancient Wild was a great tour operator. Michael answered every last one of my questions leading up to trip via FB and was very patient explaining all the details. I normally am very OCD with my vacation planning, but Michael handled everything wonderfully! We spent 12 days touring Kenya and Tanzania and every suggestion and budget lodging was on point. Loved the culture, the experience, and beautiful beautiful Africa! Highly recommend you book with these guys! Very affordable and very customizable !
AE
Email Harold S Dickenson Jr | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank for an amazing adventure
Eight of us boarded a bus at Nairobi airport unsuspecting of the amazing trip that lay before us. We must thank Joseph and Michael for organizing such an amazing experience. I wanted to get photos that will make my friends jealous, what I got we the experience of a lifetime. From the migrating wilder beast, to the hot air balloon ride, this trip was truly one of the best adventures I have been on. My highlight was stopping at the school as we left the Masai Mara and being able to give much needed school supplies to the children.
Thank you for making our trip to Kenya so amazing!