Team Hyrax Safaris
Hyrax Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- KATO & TOSK
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Keith | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Irene was very interactive as we hit a few speed bumps and she helped resolve quickly
Although we didn't get all the big 5, and that has nothing to do with the driver nor planners, it was good. This was my third safari, first in the Mara and everything went off without a hitch. Vehicle was good and Eric our driver was fantastic!!! He seemed to sense where we could go off the primary road and get great closeups with a herd of elephants by ourselves and also to sense where the lioness and her cubs WOULD go so he parked us there and we waited for the premium location rather than being clustered with the other vehicles with a lesser view and following them along... Thanks Eric!
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Email Leos | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5-day Mount Kenya hike
I had a chance to hike on Mt. Kenya (Point Lenana) this January and it was excellent experience.
On Safaribookings I chose a Hyrax Safaris travel agency. They had a good price, free pick-up (I stayed close to the airport) and mainly they offered a 5-day hike which is better for acclimatisation to high altitude. I saw people trying to go in 4 days, some driving to Old Moses (first hut and campsite) by car and a few of them felt really bad (had to return or extended for one more night at Shipton´s hut).
Also I wanted to see both Sirimon and Chogoria routes with unique and very different amazing landscapes. Most of tours return the same Sirimon route.
All went smoothly, my experience with Hyrax Safaris could not be better. I went alone with my team - guide, chef and porter. First I was a liitle bit embarrased having so many people taking care for me (as usually hiking alone or with friends, carrying all things on my own). But this is the most common way to hike on Mt. Kenya, you give the job to locals and may learn a lot of them. And of course it is very pleasant not to carry all stuff in altitudes above 4000m (with tent, food, quite big backpack as I had to take warm clothes).
Communication with the agency was easy, Emmah always replied quickly.
A driver Samson picked me in time at my accommodation in Nairobi and very safely took me to the office (where I stored a part of my luggage) and then to start of the hike at Sirimon gate.
The hiking team was wonderful. My guide Samuel had exceptional knowledge of all summits, plants, animals that we saw. He told me very interesting facts and stories. He was very careful about my physical/health conditon, also let me hike on my own pace.
For a very cold night at 4200m in the tent (I had my own but old sleeping bag, air mattress, warm clothes) I was given a bottle with warm water - very useful as my 2 pairs of thick socks were not enough, it was freezing quite much at night). You may also take or rent equipment from the agency.
All meals (3 per day) prepared by my chef Patrick were very tasty. Portions were big - he did not want me to loose any kilo of my weight during the hke :-)
The porter - actually young portress Esta was very strong and fast even with my backpack and kitchen stuff - much faster then me.
I had a great time with all my team.
2 nights were spent at Shipton´s campsite - at 4200m. The 3rd day was used for acclimatisation hike to 4600m - a pass with a view to Naro Moru route with lakes and return down to campsite. It is highly recommended. I did it similarly on my treks in Nepal. I had some headache but only during descent from the Point Lenana summit (4985m), nothing serious.
The way down from the summit to Chogoria (last kms through the forest on the 5th day were by car) was long but full of amazing views to lakes, a waterfall and a gorge. It would be great to have one more day there. Maybe next time.
After return to Nairobi (shared matatu but fine) - first to the office, than they paid me a taxi to my accomodation - Daniel from the agency (manager and guide?) and porter Esta were very helpful to show me the way and accompany me to safe ATM, pharmacy and to a camping gear shop which I needed for my next travelling in Kenya. It all lasted maybe an hour and was for free. Highly appreciated.
Suggestions - not much, maybe to provide some map printout with routes (not available at the gate). More than just a black tea could be served (also coffee and chocolate were availale) or you can take your own different tea bags. And though it was interesting I am not a big fan of night hikes to see sunrise from the frozen summit :-) I would prefer to start later than at 2:30am though I understand that we would reach last campsite (Bandas) maybe too late.
I also don´t think it was written in the information about the hike that you will stay 2 nights at 4200m with a nice day ascent higher which was excellent for acclimatisation.
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Email Juan Ortega | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional team to hike mount kenya
This company makes hiking Mount Kenya incredibly convenient. From the start, communication is excellent, and they take care of everything you need—transport, food, and even your tent. Don’t hesitate to book this amazing adventure with them!
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Email Govind | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was such a well organized, wonderful experience that to deem it as worthy would be understatement
We opted for a week long Kenya Safari experience with Hyrax. It was such a lovely experience, one filled with sightings of almost all major species that we had hoped for. Communication from Emmah, who was co-ordinating via WhatsApp, was very clear. Our guide Ben was energetic, pleasant, courteous, knowledgable and often went the extra mile to make sure we didn't miss out on anything. We visited some of the major attractions in Kenya such as Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli National Park. The only adjustment in itinerary I'd have made in hindsight is to plan the trip from Naivasha to Amboseli better. It is a long distance and on the day there was unfortunately unusual traffic along the road which meant we reached our destination at around midnight (a good 6 hours late). Even with the minor hiccups, Ben handled the situation well and his awareness and experience came in handy or else we might have got stuck in the infamous traffic (pre-Christmas) for over a day.
As far as the Safari goes, we covered pretty much every major. species - lion, elephants, hippo, cheetah, hyena, buffalo, crocodiles, giraffe, zebra, black rhino, white rhino, baboons and the many wonderful birds of Africa. The only major miss was the elusive leopard, which didn't come out in sight.
Masai was as expected the best part where we could see all the African wildlife out in the plains. Naivasha offered the chance to see many distinct small bird species and Amboseli was wonderful with the epic Mt. Kilimanjaro peaking through the clouds at dawn and of course the majestic elephant herds. All our stays were fantastic, full of comfort, delightful food and the experience made rich by the gracious smiling staff. The pit stops en route different destinations and the different gift shops near park entrance/stays gave us the chance to buy collectibles and gifts for family.
Overall, the tour was great, exceeding our expectations. Almost everything went as per planned schedule. I would definitely recommend the tour to anyone who loves wildlife!
Responsive and prefessional Tour Operator
It was a great adventure to hike Mt Kenya with the best team we could have. The food was very good, the guide guided us slowley up to the top and therfore made it possible to reach the peak due to good aclimatisation.
The local bus ride was a nice advenuture. The contact with the tour Operator was easy and eceryone was very supportive. We really could reccomend the Tour with Hyrax.
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Email slatman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic...so responsive...excellent.
my review a little late...sorry....I paid for a certain type of accommodation for the week.....which was perfect...Hyrax was a perfect tour operator and host.... The one night I had a problem with 1 hotel room 1 night Hyrax fixed it in 20 minutes (I had talked to hotel before 1-2 hours that but they said they would do nothing....- Hyrax fixed it immediately when I contacted the lady....Superb service.......I recommend...
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Email Yao | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hyrax Safari offers seamless trips with expert guides who prioritize wildlife and my experience.
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Amboseli with Hyrax Safari, and it was an unforgettable experience. From start to finish, everything was seamless, thanks to their meticulous planning. The team at Hyrax Safari took care of everything, from booking flight tickets, arranging park fees, and reserving our hotel, they were making the entire process stress free.
Our guide, Dan, was truly exceptional. He was always punctual, incredibly professional, and very kind. His deep knowledge about every animal we encountered made the safari so much more enriching. Dan was also very considerate in tailoring our experience. Knowing we would visit Masai Mara next, he made an effort to focus on showing us the rarer animals in Amboseli rather than those we were likely to see later. This thoughtful approach added so much value to our trip.
Beyond that, Dan’s respect for wildlife was inspiring. He was considerate of every animal, always giving way to those crossing the road, and ensuring their natural behaviors were not disturbed.
If you’re looking for a safari experience that combines excellent service, knowledgeable guides, and a genuine respect for wildlife, I highly recommend Hyrax Safari. They made our Amboseli trip truly amazing!
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Email Lorena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice experience!
We had a great 5 day safari. We had booked a private tour and were therefore able to enjoy it very much. The driver picked us up at our hotel in Nairobi and accompanied us for the whole 5 days. The driver was nice, but he wasn't very talkative, but we didn't mind that much. The hotels in the various national parks were very nice, there was always good food and the rooms were excellent. We saw all the Big Five. We would definitely recommend this company for a great safari experience!
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Email Jan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hyrax saved our vacation!
I planned long time ago a visit to kenia with two friends and booked a safari with a tour operator (not Hyrax) who canceled the tour on short notice! I found Hyrax and get in touch with Roselyne only a few days before arrival in Nairobi and she instandly made a good offer for a one week private safari tour with Hyrax to Massia Mara and Lake Nakuru. Their suggestions and offer came very quick and in detail and so we booked the tour. Antony, the driver, picked us up at the hotel and drove us to the parks, lodges and all points of interest. He took care of everything regarding the tour organisation and drove very well. Very good was that he knows the parks very well so we saw a lot of animals: elephants, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffs, zebra, gnu, antilopes, lions, leopard, flamingos, pelican, eagle and many more. The lodges, that Hyrax booked for us, were absolutly fantastic and with higher standart than expected. I highly recommend Hyrax for your safari especially because I made the experience that a trustworthy and high professional tour operator is the most important to get a plesant safari!
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Email Deniz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful memories thanks to Hyrax Safari
We did the Masai Mara, lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate and Amboseli Safari with Hyrax Safari.
Everything was well organized but the car rides were very long between two destinations.
Our guide (Kasaine Senei) did a good job, was very kind and thanks to him, we saw a lot of animals and live incredible moments.
