Fika Safaris vehicle fleet
Fika Safaris
- Located In:
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Netherlands
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $225 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Joseba I. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful safari in Kenya for wheelchair person
The communication with Fika Safaris was easy and fast, both by mail and by phone.
Robert was always available to solve our doubts and suggest solutions to our special needs.
The services provided were the expected. We were received in the airport by our safari guide. A fast meeting with Ester and Robert to review with us all the details of the safari, and as they commented, this was our safari and any problem, complain or requirement, they are available to solve it. We didn't need it, because all was as was planed.
We visited Tsavo West, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara. The accommodations were perfect. Completely adapted for people with high disability. All of them wonderful, with a very friendly and profesional staff.
It depends on each case, but we would suggest always the 4x4 to enjoy it at 100%. It is only for people who don't need travel in their wheelchairs and can be transferred to the car seat, because the adaptation is just 2 ramps to mount the wheelchair in the car, but the door is too small to mount the person in the wheelchair.
Macharia, our safari guide managed all perfectly. He explained us all the details of each place that we visited, the animals and plants that we found, and solved the few troubles that we found, as for example, the lunch in Naivasah's hotel where we arrived with a big delay by a traffic issue crossing Nairobi.
By his long experience, he knows the best places to find the animals, and the places to take the most beautiful photos.
In summary, a fantastic vacations that met all our expectations. We recommend Fika Safaris to all the people who want visit Kenya. We hope repeat soon and visit also Tanzania with them.
NL
Email Harm | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great custommade trip and good contact
We had a great trip via Fika Safari, they made a custommade trip and were helpfull in making choices. Besides that the communication was very easy. We recommend it
NL
Email Irene T | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!
Exceeded our expectations.
Our first morning we had an unexpected meeting with Robert and Ester. It was really nice to meet them in person and to know who to contact if we had questions. A good start of our week in Kenia. We travelled with David and had a great time with him. An excellent guide and a true host.
JP
Email Hiroshi Yamashita | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well experienced for the disabled traveller.
I actually went to both Tanzania and Kenya. Drivers in both countries are very friendly and well-trained for the person in a wheelchair. Though I am traveling alone in a wheelchair, I was able to enjoy safari tours in both country in relatively short time period. Mr. Robert is the owner of this company. Even before taking off, he communicated with me very well with quick response. He listened what I really wanted and made it feasible!
I am very happy with his tour and arrangement. If I ever come back to Tanzania or Kenya, I will choose this company again for my tour provider!
Email Hanneke | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic, well organized trip
We truly enjoyed our trip to the Masai Mara, organised by Fika Safaris. The communication was always promptly and detailed. Our wishes were carefully listened to and catered for. The car was extremely comfortable, knowledgeable and pleasant driver and a thoughtful welcome post card. The camp selected was fabulous. Great location and fantastic food. We managed to see a river crossing and lots of other wild life. Overall an unforgettable trip, thank you Fika Safaris!
BE
Email Desiree Panis | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exactly what we were looking for. Better than hoped for.
Because of this pandemic we had to change the dates of this safari several times. This was never a problem for the organisation. All communication about tour, changes, payments, lodges happened via email and WhatsApps. Very easy and fast communication. Excellent guide: helpfull in any way, punctual, discrete, hygienic about his car and himself. We went to Tsavo East and West, past trough Lumo conservancy and visited Amboseli. Saw many, many animals and very few other tourists. Lodges were very well placed with spacious tents and bathrooms. This was not our first safari, but definitively one not to forget about. The sundowner offered by the company with mount Kilimanjaro in the back was a highly appreciated surprise. Another plus is the way Fika safaris organised the PCR testing at the end: mini bus with nurse came to the restaurant where we were invited to a lunch! We enjoyed this trip very very much.
NL
Email Marieke van de Lagemaat | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Brilliant tour operator for an unforgettable trip to Kenya.
In 2015 bezocht ik Kenia voor het eerst. Toen, vrij spontaan, bedacht ik een safari te willen doen. Robert en Ester, van Fika safari, organizerde een te gekke week voor mij. Nu 6 jaar later, en vol zin om na de lockdown weer op reis te kunnen, bedachten wij wederom vrij spontaan een safari te willen doen. We hoefde niet lang na te denken waar deze reis naar toe zou gaan. Kenia! in ja, dan natuurlijk ook puts Fika. Het contact puts Esther en Robert was als vanouds. Gezellig, informatief, actueel en sprekend uit eigen ervaring.
We bespraken de opties en snel hadden ze door wat wij graag wilden en wat bij ons zou passen. Er lag een fantastisch plan klaar. De uitvoering daarvan was zowaar nog gaver! We hebben genoten van de prachtige parken met zijn adembenemende natuur en wilde dieren, de fantastische overnachtingsplekken en natuurlijke het heerlijke eten. Eleven driver Kevin was te leuk en leerde ons weer veel over het land en de dieren.
Alles was tot in de puntjes geregeld. Van opvang op de luchthaven, tot de prints van de vliegtickets.
We voelden ons daardoor heel veilig en konden zo dus optimaal ontspannen tijdens eleven reis.
We konden altijd terecht met vragen en kregen tips waar nodig, want reizen in corona-tijd blijft toch net een beetje anders. Het voelde heel erg fijn om iemand te hebben die zowel de Nederlandse als de Keniaanse manier van werken dan kent.
Wij zijn super blij met deze reis. Hebben van elke minuut genoten. Er is zo veel moois te zien en te beleven in Kenia. Lieve Robert, Ester en Kevin, Asante sana!
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Email Ed en Annet | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect trip to remember
We had a trip from Friday (flight day) and a week later on Saturday evening return flight. So more than 7 days (private) safari through different parks. Started in Tsavo West and ended in Massai Mara. It was a great trip with a pleasant guide/driver (David) of a 4WD. We spotted a lot of animals and the shelters were very good. All in all an unforgettable trip tailored by Fiki Safaris. The whole trip was well taken care of and we lacked for nothing. We can recommend Fika Safaris.
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Email Matt | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Robert and Ester were so responsive and helpful. Which put us at ease planning such a big trip.
We visited Kenya 2005 and it was a trip of a lifetime. We wanted to share the experience with our kids and planned a safari for March 2020. We, like many families needed to cancel our trip. Robert and Ester provided regular communication as they worked with the different camps to reschedule/cancel our trip. It was a very challenging time and they were able negotiate fair refunds and credits. Based on our initial experience building our safari and working with Fika through our Covid cancelation we knew we would be planning another trip with them as soon as we felt comfortable, we would be able travel.
We reconnected with Fika in April 2021 and started planning a trip for April 2022. We planned stops in Nairobi, Loisaba, Lake Naivasha, and Masia Mara.
Pre- trip
Fika was incredibly helpful helping us understand the current covid travel and Visa requirements to enter Kenya. The pre-arrival support made us feel extremely comfortable that we would not experience any delays while clearing customs.
Arrival –
Our guide David was waiting for us at baggage claim and was extremely attentive to our needs throughout the trip. His knowledge of Nairobi, Loisaba, Naivasha and all points between was impressive. No question went unanswered or request unfulfilled.
In Nairobi, they were able to secure the Karen Blixen suite at Giraffe Manor. The suite was fantastic. The staff were unbelievable. The food was delicious. But the Giraffe experience was unbelievable. Happy hour feeding, sunrise feeding off our balcony, and they even joined us for breakfast.
Loisaba Tent Camp – After a short flight from Nairobi our kids were greeted to their first bush drive where they spotted leopards, elephants, giraffes to name a few of the animals we saw on our drive from the air strip to the tent camp.
The tent camp was beautiful. The views we gorgeous. The staff was super. And again, the food was unbelievable.
Our guide John Scorpio was a pleasure to spend time with and gifted spotter of wildlife. On our last evening game drive, he was able spot a black leopard which is an extremely rare animal to see in the wild. What a way to finish our stay.
Lake Naivash/Loldia House –
After a 6-hour drive from Loisba to Naivasha we could not be more surprised by the idyllic setting that is the Loldia House. It felt like we stepped back to the 1930’s. The property was wonderful. The food was great. The staff unbelievable. One of the most unique experiences was having breakfast while hippos and buffalo were “rough housing” mere yards from our table.
Masai Mara/ Elewana Sand River.
After a short flight we arrived in Masai Mara and were met by our guide Dickson. We knew we saved the best for last when within 30 minutes we found ourselves in the middle of a pride of about 20 lions. The abundance of wildlife in the Masai Mara makes it that you do not want your morning and evening game drives to end. Additionally, it felt like Dickson knew every inch of the park and knew where to find any animal the kids challenge him with locating.
The Elewana Sand River was classic tent camp. The setting, tent, staff, and food were a 10 out of 10.
We are already discussing and return trip and look forward to working with Ester, Robert, and the rest of the Fika team again!
US
Email Matt | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They make you feel like you are their only client.
We connected with Fika in April 2021 and started planning a trip for April 2022. We planned stops in Nairobi, Loisaba, Lake Naivasha, and Masia Mara.
Pre- trip
Fika was incredibly helpful helping us understand the current covid travel and Visa requirements to enter Kenya. The pre-arrival support made us feel extremely comfortable that we would not experience any delays while clearing customs.
Arrival –
Our guide David was waiting for us at baggage claim and was extremely attentive to our needs throughout the trip. His knowledge of Nairobi, Loisaba, Naivasha and all points between was impressive. No question went unanswered or request unfulfilled.
In Nairobi, they were able to secure the Karen Blixen suite at Giraffe Manor. The suite was fantastic. The staff were unbelievable. The food was delicious. But the Giraffe experience was unbelievable. Happy hour feeding, sunrise feeding off our balcony, and they even joined us for breakfast.
Loisaba Tent Camp – After a short flight from Nairobi our kids were greeted to their first bush drive where they spotted leopards, elephants, giraffes to name a few of the animals we saw on our drive from the air strip to the tent camp.
The tent camp was beautiful. The views we gorgeous. The staff was super. And again, the food was unbelievable.
Our guide John Scorpio was a pleasure to spend time with and gifted spotter of wildlife. On our last evening game drive, he was able spot a black leopard which is an extremely rare animal to see in the wild. What a way to finish our stay.
Lake Naivash/Loldia House –
After a 6-hour drive from Loisba to Naivasha we could not be more surprised by the idyllic setting that is the Loldia House. The property was wonderful. The food was great. The staff unbelievable. One of the most unique experiences was having breakfast while hippos and buffalo were “rough housing” mere yards from our table.
Masai Mara/ Elewana Sand River.
After a short flight we arrived in Masai Mara and were met by our guide Dickson. We knew we saved the best for last when within 30 minutes we found ourselves in the middle of a pride of about 20 lions. The abundance of wildlife in the Masai Mara makes it that you do not want your morning and evening game drives to end. Additionally, it felt like Dickson knew every inch of the park and knew where to find any animal the kids challenge him with locating.
The Elewana Sand River was classic tent camp. The setting, tent, staff, and food were a 10 out of 10.
We are already discussing and return trip and look forward to working with Ester, Robert, and the rest of the Fika team again!