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Simba Paka Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2000)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $110 to $230 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Tran | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Solo Safari Experience - Especially Thanks to Solomon!
I recently went on a safari in the Masai Mara, and I have to say, it was an unforgettable experience! Recommended by a colleague, I was a bit nervous about going solo as a female traveler, but everything was so well organized and felt very safe.
The booking process was smooth from the start. I communicated with Paul, the tour consultant, via WhatsApp. He was responsive, shared photos, explained the pricing, and made the payment process easy with a small deposit upfront and the rest paid in person. A staff member even came to my hotel to pick me up and take me to the office to settle the payment before the safari began.
From there, I was introduced to Solomon, my game driver for the trip, and the other travelers—a couple and a family of four. Since I was solo, I got to sit up front in the Land Cruiser, which was awesome! The drive from Nairobi to the Masai Mara took about five hours, but with Solomon sharing his knowledge and teaching us Swahili along the way, it felt like a breeze.
I had opted for the budget accommodation, though my colleague recommended the mid-range option. To be honest, I didn’t feel like I missed out on much! I had my own tent with a bathroom, and since we all had the same driver, the experience was really about the safari itself. The only noticeable difference was the food, but even that wasn’t a dealbreaker.
Now, let me talk about Solomon. He was hands down the best part of this safari. His passion for wildlife and the environment was evident in every moment. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the animals, plants, and even the smallest details of the landscape. He taught us so much, made sure we were always in the perfect spot for the best photo opportunities, and was respectful of both nature and the other tour operators. Solomon truly made the experience, and this review is really a shout-out to him!
I can’t wait to return to Kenya and do more safaris—hopefully with Solomon as my guide again! If you’re considering a safari, I highly recommend this experience, especially with him as your driver.
FR
Email Arno and Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Maasai mara
WE had a great Time AT maasai Mara.
Albat Is a great guide.
IT
Email Francesco | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
Our driver Kalifa drove my wife and me in an amazing tour to discover the life of the wild animals in the park. A very nice guy, excellent driver with an impressive knowledge of the park. Everything worked perfectly. I can strongly recommend this company.
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Email Sandra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super accomodating
Richard, our tour guide, was great! Easy going and knowledgeable. He really took his time to show us a wide variety of animals! The national park was great.
Maasai village visit was also totally worth out time.
The tour operator was also very accommodating!
Super happy!
Email Salem | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Great service, great people, good jeep condition, on point time table
CN
Email YJ | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great driver and agenda but they may overcharge you for small things
Pro
- The driver I had was amazing. He knows all the spots and makes the journey smooth
- Their written communication via email is good. They always reply within a few hours
- You can basically join any time, no need to reserve a week in advance
Con
- I’ve found the in-person communication to be not sincere, as I got overcharged in person and it feels like they’d take any opportunity to earn extra money from me
- The agenda includes fixed time at shopping area, and people can easily feel forced to buy things
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Email Rob & Nicki | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgable, responsive and helpful
Wonderful!!
In a word, our recent 2-week trip to Kenya with Simba Paka Saffaris, was WONDERFUL!
Although this was our third safari trip to Africa and we had a good idea of what we wanted to include for our grandsons, (ages 13 &11), Sarah crafted a schedule that expanded on our ideas. We needed to stay in Kenya to include 4 days in Mombasa on our own to visit schools and students we sponsor. All the coordination of transportation. airport pickups, accommodations, and meals was taken care of by Sarah/Paul. They were even somehow able to get a needed prescription that was lost on our plane. Our lodges were exactly what we wanted, especially Mara Simba Lodge in Maisa Mara.
Our excellent driver/guide Frances conquered all the driving challenges of the city and the national parks and was successful in finding all the Big Five multiple times. The safari van accommodated the 6 of us and was always clean with plenty of water. Highlights on this trip were a lion kill of a baby warthog, the Sheldrick Elephant Refuge, watching a leopard in a tree with its antelope kill, and the hundreds of elephants in Amboseli National Park.
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Email Laura | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 Stars, 3-day safari at a great value!
I decided on a 3-day solo, group joining tour and Paul, the owner exceeded my expectations! He answered questions promptly and coordinated airport pick up and drop off and also arranged a private driver to take me to the Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center after the Safari. His friendly manner, prompt communication, and reasonable cost was what made me choose Simba Paka. We saw so much wildlife on the game drives, you cannot go wrong with them!
LT
Email Vaida | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceeded expectations
I went on a 4 days Masai Mara safari with Simba Paka on a joint tour, and it exceeded my expectations.
Organizing and communicating with Paul was quick, smooth and clear. Separate credits for our guide Solomon who would always chose the best spot for watching animals, or would spot a lion from a mile away, or would stop for an instagrammable sunset picture.
The accommodation for a mid-range also was better than expected, the car in a good shape, neat and tidy. The plan of the day clear and well communicated.
Overall, Paul or Solomon would take care of everything and one can just sit back, relax and enjoy the best of the safari.
KW
Email Kamalak Kannan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best Services with no flaws
Simbapaka Safari offered me and my family the best safari experience and drive for 11 days in Masai Mara and really helped to find the best accommodation in Nairobi for an extended period of stay with all the supports.
Mr. Paul, the CEO of Simbapaka Safari really does his ground work and follow up beyond clients expectation.
Mr. Rahim, the Safari Pilot/Guide was an experience guide and know the terrain well in venturing the location of the animals and birds.
Simbapaka Safari offers the best unbeatable package in the safari world.
My best wishes for them and their team to venture more in this stream of business. I request all the wildlife, nature and fun lover to give them an opportunity.