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 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.
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.
ES
Email Oscar | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It has been amazing. Our drive Was Very profesional and every day enjoied of This great experience
They aré Very profesional and make a amazing experience with our budget. We were like a family join them
DE
Email Christoph | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
5 day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru
Ewamanns Safaris is one of the best safari organizers you can get in Kenya! I have already been on safari with them last year and came back this year. Hopefully, I can manage to come to Kenya again next year.
My fellow travelers and I were always really impressed by their conscientiousness and their expertise. Both are very important on a safari in Kenya and can't be taken for granted!
The whole safari organization was always just perfect: You get picked at the airport. Erick just waits already outside when you leave the building. From there on, everything went just perfectly smooth. First night in Nairobi, the following morning head off to Masai Mara. Our driver, Bonface, was the best driver you can wish for in such a country! He is very skilled and knows exactly what to do. Among his best skills are his good eyes! He spotted the animals way before we even looked in the right directions. This is not common! Many drivers are not as skilled as him! Having a talented driver is probably the most important thing you need on a safari. Due to him, we saw for example cheetahs and the big five, even the leopard. By the way, it was Bonface who spotted the leopard. If you know, how rare it is to see this shy animal, you can appreciate what I mean by "skilled driver". Of course, a national park in Kenya is no zoo, so seeing the big five is never guaranteed, but you can have bigger chances to see them, if your driver is good. He also knows all the animals, which at first sight seems not to be too special for a safari driver in Kenya, but it is. For example, there are lots of different kinds of antelopes which at first sight do not differ at all. Bonface can often see the difference already without any binoculars just by inspecting their typical movements. He will be happy to explain you everything about it and you will come back as an expert on antelopes and other animals in Kenya! If you have a driver, who is not able to distinguish the animals properly, you miss the most fascinating part of the whole safari!
After 5 days, we were dropped again at the airport and left the country some hours later. As in 2017, this was the best week in 2018.
IN
Email Purnima | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Promised Service delivered with a smile
Eric helped us out from start to finish, in what ended up being a trip we will never forget. Everything that was promised was delivered. which is what I loved most, especially as we were on a tight budget. I have already recommended his services to friends as I know he won't disappoint.
ID
Email Jordi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, fun and organised trip!
Amazing 11 days tour Kenya and Tanzania.
Perfectly organised until the last detail with the best price in market!
Unexpected amazing surprises coming allmalong the way, adventure, fun, excitement and the most amazing pleasure to see the animals face to face!
Erick was all the time, before, during and after the trip attending all our needs and questions!
Thank you for amazing holidays!