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Antonio Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- AMREF, Magical Kenya, KPSGA, KTDGA, Tripadvisor, KQ, EASDGA & KSDG
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $2,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Julian | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Couldn't be easier
Our experience with Antonio Safaris was nothing short of excellent. We chose Antonio Safaris because of their superior quote, which was head and shoulders above the rest, the ease with which they accommodated our custom itinerary and their choices for lodging. The accommodations and food were great. Best of all, the game drives were exciting and highly successful. Our guide, Anthony, was professional and accommodating throughout. I heartily recommend Antonio Safaris for anyone looking to have the unique East African wildlife experience.
Reply from Antonio Safaris
Posted on Nov 15, 2024Thank you for your excellent and well put review, Julian. Your opinion and feedback regarding Antonio Safaris' quotes and services is a welcome encouragement and we aim to do better reflect the level of trust you have shown in us to our other clients. We are glad Anthony Made your Safari even more worthwhile with is expansive knowledge on wildlife and keen eyes in the wild.
Looking forward to more Safaris with you.
Best Wishes, Antonio Safaris.
AE
Email Arjun | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari
I dont have enough words to describe the experience I had with Antonio Safaris. We visited Lake Navaisha, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara and Amboseli national park for a 6 day private safari.
Antonio, our guide, was simply amazing and provided us with a very memorable trip. He is very skilled at spotting all the animals, with over 13 years in the field. He is also very knowledgeable about the animals and gave us a proper overview of each mammal we saw and their key facts and characteristics.
His eyes are like binoculars - he can spot animals from very far away. We saw almost all of the Big Five and millions of zebra, elephants, cheetah and so many lions.
Antonio Safaris organized the whole trip for us from start to finish and was extremely flexible with last minute changes. If you go with him for your Safari, you won't regret it!
Reply from Antonio Safaris
Posted on Nov 15, 2024Thank you Arjun for your wonderfully detailed review. It is indeed a pleasure that you enjoyed your 6-Day Safari with Antonio Safaris, visiting most of the major tourism destinations in Kenya during your Safari. With over a decade in the field, Antonio is surely an asset in the wild and is very knowledgeable and with eagle-like eyes for spotting animals.
We are grateful for your trust in Antonio Safaris in the curation of your itinerary from beginning to end, the flexibility to accommodate a few changes to ensure maximum experience, and we look forward to more marvelous adventures such as this in the future.
Best Regards, Antonio Safaris.
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Email Jenny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with Antonio
Hands down the best vacation ever! Our guide, Antonio, was the best guide ever and we had the most superb and excellent time with him on our safari.
During our 6 day private safari trip, we saw almost every animal imaginable - from a family of cheetahs, to multiple prides of lions, troops of 20+ baboons, millions of zebras, elephants and hundreds of wildebeest. This was all thanks to Antonio's great eye and skill at spotting animals that one would normally need a binocular just to see. Antonio was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife and is like a walking encyclopedia - he had answers to all our questions and knew all the facts about each animal. He was also very skilled at understanding animal behavior, which contributed to a very high success rate when it came to viewing the Big Five. Our trip felt like we were in an episode of the National Geographic.
I let Antonio Safaris take the lead with planning the trip itinerary and it did not disappoint. The car that they provided was perfect - a specially outfitted jeep with retractable windows to keep the dust out, and a retractable roof to allow for 360 degree views of wildlife. Free water was provided throughout the trip and the jeep was cleaned nightly to keep it looking brand new for the next day.
Aside from the safari, Antonio and Naomi provided us with top notch service. In the lead up to the trip, Antonio Safaris planned an extensive itinerary for us and customized it to our liking. They provided great suggestions for hotels, and we were extremely pleased with the resorts that were selected. Many of them had watering holes or even zebras and hippos on the grounds, so it felt like we were on a safari 24/7. They even accommodated last minute changes due to an unexpected family emergency. Inquiries were responded to almost immediately, or under 30 minutes or less.
Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend Antonio Safaris. You will not regret it. I am already planning my next trip to Tanazania with this company.
Reply from Antonio Safaris
Posted on Nov 15, 2024Thank you Jenny for your extensive and lovely review. It is a great honor to have hosted you for the 6-Days you were in Kenya for your Safari and we are overjoyed at the over-the-moon experience you shared with Antonio Safaris. Antonio is an amazing driver guide who is very knowledgeable and passionate about wildlife. With razor-sharp eyes for spotting animals and an infectious comfort, a Safari with him will leave you mind-blown. Naomi, our well-trained and skilled tour consultant, works behind-the-scenes to ensure our clients get well customized Safaris, accommodating all the clients needs and preferences and making sure the Safari preparations process is as smooth as possible.
Thank you for your vehement recommendation as well and we are truly looking forward to hosting you for your trip to Tanzania.
Our best wishes to you and yours from Antonio Safaris.
Email E. Kim | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Antonio Safaris is a very responsive and very catering safari operator!
Everything went smoothly and almost exactly as planned. Emails were responded to within 24 hours, if not immediately.
We had 3 different drivers/guides. First, Charles picked us up in Nairobi and drove us to The Carnivore, The Kenyan National Museum, and Safaricom for sim card purchase. This was a last minute addition to our 6-day flying safari package. Everything went smoothly (mostly) and we had a good day. The next morning, Charles picked us up to go to Wilson Airport to fly into Amboseli. I was a little surprised that Charles didn't know which airline we were taking, but luckily, I downloaded all the itinerary and resort/flight reservations and we spent a few minutes looking for the terminal.
The flight was smooth, and once we arrived in Amboseli, we went straight into a game drive with Mr. Enoch. The car was older, but clean. He pointed out most of the native birds and animals, showing us pictures in his wildlife book. He had a sixth sense with these animals. We learned a lot about spotting different creatures. On the other hand, OlTukai Lodge (pretty popular and 4+ rating on TripAdvisor) was disappointing. The rooms were decent, but the food was terrible. Not Antonio Safari's fault. I would recommend a different resort. Faith, our safari coordinator, was very helpful in making little tweaks here and there to suit our needs.
We flew to Masai Mara and we're greeted by Mr. Benson. The car was newer and also clean. There was a cooler with water bottles and wifi in the car. He is super friendly and also very knowledgeable about animals and the parks. We stayed 2 days in Masai Mara (Mara Serena) and 1 day in Nakuru (Sarova Lion Hill). Both were good resorts, but the weather wasn't cooperating with us. Benson did his best to wait out the rain and still look for the Great 5. We saw everything (incl. White and Black Rhinos), except Leopards. On our way back to Nairobi, he stopped by a mall for us to grab lunch.
Overall, very nice experience and highly recommend to everyone!
Reply from Antonio Safaris
Posted on Nov 15, 2024Thank you Esther Kim for your amazingly well-detailed itinerary. We re glad to learn that your 6-Days with Antonio Safaris left quite the impression on you and your family. Our driver guides, including Enock and Benson are well-knowledgeable individuals with over 10 years experience in the tourism industry under their belt. Faith is also a skilled member of the behind-the-scenes operations, aiding clients with their Safari preparations and curating well-detailed and comprehensive itineraries that fit our clients' preferences. Apologies for any mishaps during the Safari and we will work to provide smoother services in the future.
We look forward to creating even more memorable Safari moments with you in future.
Our Best Regards from Antonio Safaris.
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Email Anouk | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Antonio was a nice and caring tour guide, who gave us good guidance
The service was good, he was always there on the agreed time on depature. He also listened to our requests for some nice exploration.
Reply from Antonio Safaris
Posted on Nov 1, 2024Thank you Anouk. Our sincere appreciation for travelling with Antonio Safaris and for the lovely review.
We hope you will travel with us again in the future.
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Email Ralf | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An experienced tour guide with good luck and always nice
The safari's were always well organised and worthwhile, Antonio is a nice guy and gave us the best guidance while visiting Kenya
Reply from Antonio Safaris
Posted on Nov 1, 2024Thank you for your short but precise review Ralf. We are glad that your Safari to Kenya was worthwhile and Antonio Safaris was part of the reason.
We look forward to another adventure with you in the future.
CN
Email jay | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
reliable agency+experienced guide
Antonio safari is very reliable,we can fully trust them with their fair priced quote and excellent planned itinerary.our guide Anthony has more than 10 years of industrial experience,he simply can solve every problem and answer any question we had during the trip.i think any Chinese considerates safari in kennya could book with them DIRECTLY for a much better experience.
Reply from Antonio Safaris
Posted on Nov 1, 2024Thank you for the amazing review, Jay. It was wonderful hosting you for your Safari in Kenya. We are glad that the Safari planned itinerary and its execution in the wild was to your expectations.
Thank you for the subtle marketing and we hope to work with you again in the future.
Best regards.
Email Kev | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible, caring and great value.
What an incredible experience myself and my partner had with Antonio Safaris
The booking process was simple and Naomi made sure we got the perfect trip organised just the way we wanted it.
Our tour guide for the Safari was Antonio and this man is a legend. So knowledgeable about the parks and animals and somehow ensured we had incredible views of all the animals.
Antonio is polite but so funny and definitely had our best interests at heart the entire trip.
I can't say enough good things about this experience and I want to say a huge thank you to Antonio Safaris for making it so memorable.
I would 100% recommend them to anyone.
Reply from Antonio Safaris
Posted on Nov 1, 2024Thank you Kev for your review. We are glad to have been apart of your Safari to Kenya. It is truly inspiring to hear that our staff, both Naomi, during the booking process, and Anthony during the Safari made it easy and enjoyable for you.
Thank you for your recommendation and we look forward to having you on another amazing adventure.
Our best wishes from Antonio Safaris.
Email Becka | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service and well organised
We booked this trip for our honeymoon and have been blown away by the fantastic experience that Antonio Safaris have provided. The booking process was easy and communication with Naomi was always quick, polite and informative. She made sure all my questions were answered! The payment process was also easy.
At the start of our safari, Antonio was our driver and came on time for our pick up at the hotel. He was very friendly and quick to make us feel welcome. The vehicle is spacious and comfortable. During our time in each of the parks, Antonio always made sure we had the best view and was determined to make sure we saw everything we wanted. He was super knowledgeable about all the parks and the animals, he was very happy to answer any questions. He also has superhuman vision which was great as he could spot things we couldn't.
Overall, we had an excellent experience and exceeded our expectations, we could not recommend Antonio Safaris enough!!
Reply from Antonio Safaris
Posted on Oct 25, 2024Thank you so much Becka for your lovely review and for choosing to travel with Antonio Safaris. We are greatly honored to have been a part of your Honeymoon Safari to Kenya. Naomi is truly skilled in handling our clients requests in a polite and professional manner. Likewise, Antonio is a professional in the wild, with a keen eye and extensive knowledge. He ensures our clients have a memorable Safari and never miss anything.
Thank you for the recommendation and we hope to see you again in the future for more Safaris!
Best Regards.
BR
Email Ali | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Provided perfect budget option for Amboselli
We had a wonderful 1 day safari from Emali to Amboselli. It was a perfect solution to stay at Kijiji Village in Emali from Friday to Sunday, safari on Saturday, Sunday back to Nairobi by train. This allowed us to keep the trip for family of 5 affordable. Anthony arranged us a great driver and lunch for us. We saw all the animals. Kilimanjaro was visible. Driver skilled to get closer to animals and find them. Recommend!
Reply from Antonio Safaris
Posted on Sep 18, 2024Thank you Ali for your well written and detailed review. At Antonio Safaris, quality services at an affordable price is the motto. Anthony is indeed quick to think on his feet and with vast experience, can put together a quick impromptu Safari and ensure everything is well taken care of. It is a pleasure to Know that your 1-Day Emali - Amboseli expedition was such a success. We hope to host you for a longer Safari in the future.