Africa Vacation Safaris - Hellsgate National Park
Africa Vacation Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $350 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Celeste | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!!!!
Amazing service!! Highly knowledgeable and they know exactly where to go. They are all so friendly, accompanying, patient and I miss them so much! I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to experience AFRICA!!
RU
Email Rosisky Daniels | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular 2 Day Nairobi-Amboseli Safari
First Time on safari, and on the African Continent! Our guide Josephis/was an outstanding professional and an expert driver who provided plenty of opportunity for us to appreciate the landscape, wildlife as well as the social culture of Masai people in Amboseli ecosystem. We saw the lions, many elephants and cheetah among other wildlife here during our safari and had an enjoyable stay at Zebra plains . Our trip concluded with a Maasai village visit! Beautiful people, priceless memories!
KW
Email Fareed Hazim | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thrill of a Lifetime
If you are planning a safari, look no further than Africa vacation Safaris. Four of us wanted to visit Salt Lick lodge with associated game drives, and from our very first contact Denis could not have been more helpful. He accommodated our every wish and gave us a very good price. John, our driver and guide, proved himself to be extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional. More importantly, he showed he was a very careful driver on the very busy roads. The Land Cruiser, for just the four us, was just what we wanted. We had never met these amazing people previously but we have no hesitation in recommending his company.
Email Fellista Amanda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Holiday by Team Africa Vacation Safaris
I had never heard of Africa Vacation Safaris before I started to research the holiday, and selected them purely due to the positive Tripadvisor reviews. I am so glad that I did.
Denis was so helpful in the booking process, always quick to respond to emails and available on the whatsapp when needed.
The itinerary that he guided us towards selecting was perfect. Joseph our guide was outstanding. Everything that you want from a guide - friendly, knowledgeable, and probably most important of all - he was a very calm and safe driver.
Try them for your Kenya or Tannzania safari and you will not be disapointed.
Regards,
Fellista
Email Federica Fontana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect family Safari to celebrate our 25th Anniversary
Our family Kenyan safari trip to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary was perfectly planned by Denis from the moment we landed in Nairobi, to our last day. We traveled to Ol Tukai in the Amboseli Park before setting for Serena Kilaguni in the West and our safari ended in Salt Lick Lodg a beautiful lodge in Taita wildlife conservancy.The variety of animals we saw was breathtaking. Our 25th wedding anniversary was celebrated at Kilaguni Serena with an amazing day watching the elephants and other animals come to the watrhole to take water and beautiful intimate dinner party and dancing with the entire staff during the evening.
Our guide Joseph was amazin all through the journey. Made us feel very safe and always gave us options and a lot of information about Kenya and her wildlife
Email Wakio Kanyi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great customer service, friendly staff & value for money
I used Africa Vacation Safaris for my first trip to Ojogi Ranch in May and I would like to recognize the organizers for their excellent work in making my first wild experience worth every minute of the day, the tour was more of a birthday gift to myself and it surpassed my expectations. The high point for me was the smooth run of everything, friendly people they are.
I’d highly recommend this tour company especially to the people that value customer service over anything.
Thank you so much Dennis & co. for the wonderful experience. Will use again, always.
Email Ireene | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the experience was out of this world. simply amazing.
i can without a doubt recommend Africa Vacation Safaris for all your African bush safaris.
kudos Dennis
Email Denis Eliss | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It was an awesome and fun filled journey
Kudos to you guys for the good job. I really loved your commitment to customer satisfaction and was impressed by your tour guides explanations to details. Unbelievable!!!
Email Horace Maingi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
simpply amazing
Our travel planner with this tour company is AMAZING! he is 100% invested in delivering a great experience for his client and takes the time to listen to what you are looking for in your trip.The cooperation of the Staff, prompt responses to my queries and in resolving issues, giving clear and up to date information on the tour package, etc. is definitely commendable. Comparatively, their rates too are reasonable. I would recommend their services without hesitation. Good job
CA
Email Tara | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Better than ever imagined - personalized safari experience
I spent over a year planning my trip to Africa which included a 2 week safari experience in Kenya for myself and my two teenage sons. I used safari bookings to research many of the options available, and was able to get an idea of prices and where we wanted to go. However, none of the ready-made options was exactly what I was looking for and several companies indicated that they were prepared to tailor a safari experience. I picked 7 with 5 star reviews and wrote each of them a (long) email about my goals for the safari and what I wanted, as well as my (fairly low) budget. 2 responded indicating that they were unable to fit with my budget, 2 didn't respond at all, and 2 referred me back to their web page to see options. Denis of Africa Vacation Safaris was different however - he responded immediately to say he had received my email but needed time to respond properly. He then got back to me within a few days with a very detailed email, identifying all of my "wants" and making suggestions for various options. He also made the (excellent) suggestion that based on what I wanted that probably a group tour would not meet our needs and that we could use more budget accommodations and have a private driver/guide for the duration of the safari. This proved to be exactly the right choice. Denis was responsive to all my inquiries and we exchanged hundreds of emails to get all the details right. I arrived for the safari expecting quite a lot....
I was not disapppointed. In fact, the safari exceeded all of our expectations and was the experience of a lifetime. Denis and our drive/guide Joseph were both exceptional. They had clearly taken a lot of time to plan a route that made sense logistically, gave us a huge variety of experiences, and highlighted all of the key things we had wanted to see (including some involvement directly with the park rangers in tracking a lion, visiting conservation facilities, exploring the diversity of Kenya's landscapes, and combined hiking, history, culture, and lots of wildlife. Each day was better than the last, and Joseph was a wonderful guide for us, sharing his knowledge and adapting each day to our preferences. My son is very interested in photography and Joseph helped him get some fantastic photos, moving the vehicle for a better angle or better light, being patient when we stopped for ages to get the perfect shot, and seeking out opportunities to get interesting and unique photos.
The cost of a safari is high - park fees for non residents are a non-negotiable area and even budget safari accommodations with food for 3 people ends up being a lot. However, this was well worth the money and the experiences we had are unforgettable and a highlight of our summer. Throughout the safari, Denis checked in regularly via whatsapp to make sure all our expectations were being met, and he met with me afterward for almost 2 hours to hear feedback on all the places we stayed and what we liked best, etc.
Budget accommodations are budget - but they were all (except one) clean, the food was excellent (recommend vegetarian options in these camps), and they were just a place to sleep for the most part as our days were full. Wifi was not great in some of these (buy a cheap safaricom card with data, for 10USD) and be prepared for a cold shower occasionally, but for the most part, they were more than adequate. Having a private driver/guide, especially one of Joseph's calibre, more than made up for this and I highly recomment Joseph, Denis and Africa Vacation Safaris if you are looking for exceptional service, a safari geared to you and your group, and a reasonable price.
I could not have asked for a better experience and have no hesitations about recommending this company. From the very beginning, Denis set a tone of professionalism and competence, which was only reinforced by all my other interactions. THANK YOU!!!