Kenya & Tanzania Safari and Mt Climbing Adviser
Adventure Africa Expedition
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $120 to $295 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Marius | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
7 days trip in Masai Mara and lakes
We have spent 7 days in Safari in different places like Masai Mara, lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha. The experience was great. We had a wonderful time. Everything went as it was planned from the first moment: driver picked us up from the airport, took us to the hotel and the whole trip every single driver or camp manager took a very good care of us. We did have a great opportunity to make lots of wonderful pictures, find the link here: www.wildlife.lt
This operator is highly recommended if you plan your trip to Africa !!!
CA
Email Mike | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro and Safari
I have been to many countries. This might be my favorite trip of all. I am Canadian and still keep in touch with people from Nairobi to this day.
We started our trip in Kenya without our luggage. Dickson could not have been more supportive. He and his wife were ready to get us supplies and gear from their various connections. I was put at ease with how kind and gracious their were. The accommodations were excellent for an African adventure.
Kilimanjaro was difficult but a huge accomplishment. I was supported the whole way. We had one person forget to bring a warm jacket and Thermorest after a day of hiking. The guide got someone to run down the mountain, buy the items and run the 8 hour hike back up to meet with us so the guest was warm and supported. I was impressed at how far the guide was willing to go out of his way to help. The adventure of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro was awesome. The people, climate, and experience was something you could not get anywhere... Read more else.
The safari experience was breath taking. We were lucky enough to go on 6 safaris when we were in Kenya. We went to Kenya not really knowing how many animals we would see. I was shocked at the amount of each animal we were able to see. Any animal you could think of in Kenya we saw. The guides were knowledgeable and kind. I could go on and on about the people and animals we encountered in Kenya and Tanzania.
I don't usually go to the same country more than once but I think I will go back to Kenya at some point in my life. It was that good of an experience.
Email Martyn Pollock | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great Mt Kenya Trip
Really great trip up Mt Kenya with Adventure Africa. helpful and informative emails followed by a professional guide, enthusiastic porters and fresh and tasty food. Cannot complain.
Email simon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
not a hitch !
we are very well travelled and have booked private tours in many different areas of the world, I can't speak highly enough of the speed of correspondance offered by Dickson, is response was always with-in 24 hrs .we travelled in Uganda and Tanzania in a mid-priced option range, the hotels used ( with the exception of the Arusha tourist hotel) , were excellent, on 2 occasions we were the only guests and we still received perfect service. The drivers and guides in both countries spoke perfect English and had exceptional knowledge of their countries which they went out of their way to show off.
Dickson was very easy to deal with and was very flexible and accommodating when we asked for different options, I believe his product was very well priced( I researched at least another 6 companies with the same itinerary) and great value.
IT
Email Hannah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
8 Day Safari to Northern Kenya - highly unprofessional management
Itinerary: Nairobi – Maralal – Loyiangalani (Lake Turkana) – Kalacha – Marsabit – Samburu
First of all, this itinerary is really worth following, especially if you don’t want to just follow the usual touristic path.
Unfortunately, during those 8 days we encountered several grave problems with the tour operator and the manager Mr. Dickson Wambugu. The organization and also the handling of occurring problems was highly unprofessional and therefore we do not advise future clients to book tours through this tour operator!
We booked the tour well in advance, and about a month before departure we transferred the total amount (about 4800$) to the tour operators bank account as requested. Apparently the money was needed in advance to book rooms and organize car, driver and cook.
Several problems occured during the journey :
-Money: The driver and guide were not provided with enough money for the package we had booked. So at some point we had to lend them money in order to... Read more proceed with our journey, because the tour manager Dickson Wambugu was not to be reached. Highly unprofessional handling of the whole situation and we had to fight really hard to get that money back! Voluntarily almost no communication with the client throughout this whole situation.
-No accommodation was booked in advance even though the tour operator clearly indicates that in the program. That always made us loose precious time.Some of the campsites do not even exist anymore.
-We booked fullboard. Apparently the driver and cook had not been informed and we had to fight to get it. The food cooked the cook was good, whereas the restaurants offered were very basic and sometimes not very proper.
-Old car with many security issues: no seatbelts, no equipment (e.g. shovel), broken battery (with no money left to fix it)
Overall, the organization and also the handling of occurring problems was highly unprofessional and therefore we do not advise future clients to book tours through this tour operator! Back in Nairobi we reached out to the tour operator to discuss all problems in person. It remained really unsatisfying, because nothing was really explained and no real apology was presented.
We had a good time during this safari because we tried to concentrate on the positive things, have a good time as family and learn about the beauty of this country. However, having chosen a different tour operator surely could have improved the experience and saved us a lot of stress!
OM
Email Lahiru Iddamalgoda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Highly Recommended
Thanks for giving us valuable opportunity to explore Kenyan game parks i.e. Massaimara, Lake nakuru & Amboseli with an amazing skilled driver. We enjoyed a lot than we expected. We were taken care very well until we finished the journey. Special thank should goes to our Driver James who put full efforts to show us unforgettable sceneries. Finally I highly recommend Adventure Africa Expedition for those who have idea to visit Kenya.
LK
Email Sujeewa Deraniyagala | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly worth for what we paid
We just returned back home from safari in Masaimara and Nakuru lake. It is off season now which we realized after coming Kenya. But We were able to see most of animals except leopard and Haina. James , as a tour guide looked after us to his best and explained in detailed of what we saw. His explanations was very attractive and make us satisfy though we were tired with long journey. Sentrim mara and Nakuru lake lodge where we spent 3 days added unexpected luxurious living experience in a jungle. At the end we all became satisfied with a memorable safari which comes ones or twice in life time.
ES
Email Arnaldo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best price-quality ratio for a week in Kenya
We did a six night safari with Adventure Africa Expedition last October, and except for a couple of minor details, everything was almost perfect. Communications before the trip were the best we ever had, very, very fast answering every mail. On the way, the guide was fantastic and we had a very good time with him, and also, the price was fantastic for what we got.
Thanks !!!
Email Kes | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Three great trips: Kili, Mt. Kenya, Mt. Elgon
While I was living in Nairobi, Dickson and Adventure Africa Expedition organised three superb hiking trips for myself and some friends: Kili (1 week), Mt. Kenya (5 days), and Mt. Elgon (4 days, Kenya side). All were well organised and Dickson was always available to provide information and meet for preparation for the upcoming hikes. In each instance transportation was provided from Nairobi, as well as tents for the hikes and food. The local guides on each mountain were friendly and knowledgeable. I would myself use Adventure Africa Expedition again, and I would recommend them to anyone living in or visiting the region.
AE
Email Ilse | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya and Zanzibar amazing holiday with Adventure Africa
Thank you thank you thank you Adventure Africa Expedition my friend and I had an amazing time in Kenya and Zanzibar . Dickson our agent organised everything he is the best agent on the planet. He is the most professional and dedicated agent that I have ever met. Dickson went above and beyond and I definitely recommend him. Adventure Africa Expedition is an amazing company and they offer a variety of holidays to suit everybody's needs. Dickson you are an amazing person ,, thank you for making our dreams come true