Masai Mara game viewing..
Ewamanns Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Tour Types:
- Budget & mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $130 to $290 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Paul | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very good experience with Ewamanns Safari
I happened upon Ewamanns Safaris on the internet, very wary about what how people wax lyrical about safari companies (only to discover the review is being done by someone connected to the company). Having said that, I would like to state that I only knew 4 people in Kenya before I went and they were Americans ... so no connection to this company.
At no stage was I even a little worried that this was a dodgy company - communication with Erick, the guy in charge, was seamless and done by both email and whatsapp. He responded to my initial enquiry very promptly, providing me with price (very reasonable) and departure dates (which fitted perfectly for my short time in Kenya). I arrived in Nairobi the night before I left for Masai Mara - Erick and I communicated by SMS (no data on my foreign cell phone for Kenya) to finalise where and when I would meet him. At 8am the next morning, we met in the heart of town and he introduced me to the guy who was taking the safari. He made sure that I was all set (getting me 4 bottles of water to take along) before the safari left.
On arrival back in Nairobi 2 days later, Erick organised for his brother to take me out to the suburbs for the cost of a normal taxi fare to where I was staying (a good hour+ in Nairobi Friday afternoon traffic). This was very much appreciated as I did not have to find my own taxi and I felt safe.
And on top of that, the safari was excellent (heaps of animals and beautiful scenery).
Would I use this company again? Yes due to good communications leading up to (and after) the safari and because the price of the safari was very good (others paid more than I did for the same experience).
MX
Email Andrea | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip ever! Super drivers!, Th big 5 the very first day in Masai Mara, total respect for animals
Safari amazing! Driver always wanting the best experience for us. Saw as much animals we could! Good food!. Total Adventure sleeping in tented camps and camps in the middle of Serengeti with hienas en bufalos around! Hope to come back real soon!
Email Laurent Nahmias-Leonard | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The ideal budget safari
I was really pleased with the experience! The tents in which we stayed were comfortable, clean and had an en-suite bathroom. The food was your typical local food and did the trick. The best part was probably the guide. He had over 9 years of experience doing safaris and was in constant radio communication with all the other guides in the park, which allowed him to effectively track the animals. I saw lions eating, leopards, cheetahs and all sorts of other wild animals that I never would have found on my own. I highly recommend this tour! The one thing that could be improved is the lunch during the second day and provision of snacks in between meals, but that really isn't a huge issue considering how much fun we had!
HK
Email Matthew, James & Timothy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent customer service by Erick
As students with very limited budget, safari trips in Kenya and Tanzania are very difficult to be arranged with the high costs in accommodation, game drives and park entries, especially during the migration period. I rarely write a review for my trips but I am writing this review to express my utmost gratitude to Erick of Ewamanns Safaris, who has tried his best over the past three months to make our safari trip work.
From the start, Erick has always been very responsive, caring and professional. He always tried his best to offer extra and more intimate services and tailor to all our requests. In particular, he answered all of our questions understanding that we have limited knowledge about Kenya and Tanzania. He demonstrated passion and enthusiasm to show the best of his country to us, and treated us as good friends rather than merely clients. His English may not be the best, so do we, but he always provided us with clarifications in case we did not understand anything. We are totally confident with the outstanding arrangements of Erick, from the very simple and safe booking procedures to promising us nice, passionate and knowledgeable drivers. We would also like to thank Erick for contacting and negotiating with KWS for us in order to obtain the student rates for the national reserves. While it has failed in the end, the tremendous effort which Erick has put in is highly appreciable.
Looking forward to our trip in Kenya and Tanzania in July and August, we are confident that we will have great adventures seeing the natural wonder of migration, understanding local cultures, enjoying Kenyan and Tanzanian cuisines, and more importantly, meeting Erick, a good friend who has helped us in all his capacity to bring our dreams come true.
Email Claude | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Good company to work with
Communication was excellent
Van needs a bit of maintenance
Driver/guide Bonifacio was excellent always trying his best to please
Unfortunately April is not the best month for a safari as the grass is very long and difficult to see the animals but Bonifacio managed to find them
Email Sara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Affordable & Accommodating
Ewamanns Safaris is an affordable and accommodating company. My friend and I booked a safari within a week of our departure and about 36 hours in advance I was able to call and delay our departure as I had a last minute deadline come up at work. Our safari was also during off season, but I definitely appreciated the flexibility.
During off season you may not get see as many animals, but the perks include easy booking, cheaper rates, and an uncrowded campsite and reserve!
Accomodations
I believe the accommodations were commensurate with the rate. The campground was accessible to the Reserve and comfortable for a 2 night stay. Ewamanns did a great job setting up accommodation expectations as they sent me a picture of the tent/campgrounds while I was booking it, so there were no surprises here.
Food
Food was inclusive of the tour and they provided vegetarian options for those with some dietary restrictions. Note if you have more strict dietary restrictions like celiac it would be best to bring your food!
Safari
As far as the safari goes it was incredible!!! Everyone had a window seat to it was pretty easy to take pictures and take in the sights. Our driver didn't talk that much as was hard at first to know what was going on. However, in context our tour had 3 groups in one bongo speaking 3 different languages, within a day we were able to get in groove with communicating with one another. Overall it was a great trip.
ES
Email María Teresa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magic experience
I really enjoyed my trip organized by ewamannssafaris, they were very careful from the first moment, they achieved to make me feel super comfortable.
Join the group was fabolous and our guide took a great care to get a huge vision of all the park. We were very lucky, passing next to the walk of an amazing leopard!
We had so much fun and had magic views during the morning and the sunset... :)
The price was also friendly for the good confort they offer. I could repeat with that company without a doubt.
LK
Email Sathyan Velumani | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Experience
Had a great Safari - 4 days and 3 nights - Lake Nakuru and 3 days in masai mara. Wasn't lucky to see leopard in Masai Mara this time. saw the big 4.
I would recommend Erick for your Safari. He is friendly and patient with all your queries.
CH
Email Mushta D | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
I would highly recommend Ewamanns Safaris to anyone visiting Kenya. I did a last minute solo tour of Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Lake Naivasha in December 2015. After my safari in Kenya Erick organized a safari in Tanzania visiting the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara in January 2016 and i had an incredible time.
The booking process was straightforward and secure. Erick was very responsive and helpful during booking process and replied almost immediately to all my emails, Knowing that it was Christmas and New Year's and that I was booking last minute i was really worried but he made sure that i had all that i wanted and worked all his contacts. Erick organized my airport pick up, all my hotel stays in between safari's and spent the first day prior to me safari explaining me my itinerary all that while showing me the city of Nairobi and it's attractions. He made sure to be always available, picked me up after each of my safari's, organized my transportation to Arusha for the Tanzanian part of my trip (even woke up at 5 am to pick me up at the hotel and take me to pick up location)!! He made sure his colleagues continued to provide the excellent service he provided me in Kenya.
He was absolutely fantastic, welcoming, friendly and made sure that i was always having a great time. As a female solo traveler in her late 20's I always felt safe and there was not a question that Erick couldn't answer!! Thank you Erick for making my trip in East Africa so special and for sending all my post cards to my family and friends for me!!
I had such a great time in East Africa and will definitely be returning in the fall for another safari with Erick and this time i am bringing my family!!
Thank you Erick from the bottom of my heart!
IN
Email Ajay Jayakumar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ewamanns, exceeding expectations.
When you travel with people who are passionate about what they want to show you, it changes everything. You get carried into a beautiful space. The Safari driver took it upon himself to get us the best sightings. Even though he'd seen these sights for over a decade, you could tell that he woke up every morning excited to do this. I'd like to thanks Eric and jackson who showed us a wonderful time.