Safaris and hotel booking specialist
Mufasa Tours and Travels
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- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $30 to $300 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Katarina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We loved our Safari with Mufasa!
We had a more than wonderful time on our safari with Mufasa. When I initially started looking to plan a safari, I reached out to multiple different safari companies. A Mufasa rep responded quickly and sent options at different price points. Mufasa let me pull a couple things from the different price points to work with my budget to create a plan that worked for me.
For the first half of the safari we were visiting the Masai Mara and had a driver named Samuel, we called him Sam. Sam was so friendly and welcoming. He took us all over the Masai Mara and was able to show us 4 of the big 5. We were able to see 11 cheetahs, 5 lions, 1 leopard, 3 rhinos, and tons of giraffes, elephants, birds, etc. The drive from Nairobi to the Masai Mara and back is very long, but Sam made it very enjoyable. By the end of the trip we were singing in the car together. Sam’s English was great, he also spoke Spanish perfectly too. He was very knowledgeable on all the animals and was able to answer all our questions.
The second half of the trip we visited Lake Nakuru and Amboseli with a guide named Charles. Charles was very friendly and knowledgeable of all the animals as well. We were able to see the rhinos which completed the big 5 for us. Charles took us all over and was very patient with us and our many questions. He was very knowledgeable about all the animals and changing terrains. Charles took us out on the last day to see the sunrise in Amboseli which was amazing with Mount Kilimanjaro.
All the lodges and parks were beautiful. We used a land rover for half the trip and a safari van the other half to save money. Both were great for viewing the animals. The different parks and reserves were all so beautiful. My husband and I were more than pleased with how easy and carefree the planning was using Mufasa. We have no complaints. Everything went as planned. My husband and I have traveled a good bit, but this trip was one of the best we have ever done.
Do not miss out on the hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara if you can afford it. It was like nothing I have ever experienced. The visit to the village of the Masai Tribe was also very interesting and moving- if you can this is an amazing experience as well.
Email Rohi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 3 day tour of Amboseli
We had an incredible 3 days safari with Mufasa Tours and Travels in Amboseli. Lewis was incredibly efficient and made the booking process very easy. Our guide Kephar was incredible friendly and knowledgeable. His natural wit made the safari days lots of fun. Over the trip we felt that he went out of his way to ensure that we could see the most animals possible, whilst taking into account our preferences and what we had already seen. All in all a very good end to end service with comfortable accommodation and good food even at the most budget level. Would definitely recommend!
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Email Rachel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 4 day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru tour
We had the most amazing safari from start to finish. I just can't put into words what a fantastic experience it was. Our booking process with Dorcus was easy and she answered all of our questions. Our guide and driver was Joseph and we could not have asked for a better guide! He showed us all sorts of sights on the way to the Masai Mara the first day and told us all about the history and culture of the area. The accommodations were great - we stayed the first 2 nights just outside the park at the AA Lodge. The real highlight was the game drives. Joseph told us the first night when we entered the park that we would see the "big five" and in 2 days we saw them all! He was constantly searching and chatting with other guides and on the phone and radio to get us all the best viewings. It was astonishing how close we got to the animals and everything we saw. We also did the hot air balloon add on which was not to be missed! On our way out of the Masai Mara we stopped at a Masai village which was a short trip where we got to see the native culture and dancing and super high jumping! We asked lots of questions and picked up some handmade souvenirs. After leaving the Masai Mara we did a stopover to go on a boat in a lake full of hippos and every kind of bird (amazing) and then to Lake Nakuru. We stayed at Eagle Palace which was a fantastic hotel and then the next day for another game drive at Lake Nakuru. We stayed a little late just so we could get the perfect picture of white rhinos. I would list all of the different types of animals we saw but that would take pages. All I can say is if you're looking for a safari this is the company, incredibly professional, great experience and we'd seen more animals than people we'd met who had been there days longer.
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Email Pavel Žďárek | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Two days in Tsavo East
I was with my wife and two children on two days safari in Tsavo East. Our tour guide was Badru. He knows a lot about the park and the animals and we saw beautiful sceneries and animals (for example elephants, jackals, foxes, lions, ostriches).
The VOI lodge was also great place with amazing view to the park and services.
So we were fully satisfied, as we had opportunity to enjoy the peace and beauty of Tsavo East park.
Email Beverley | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
FAB! Fab! Fab! I’m very happy to recommend Mufasa unreservedly. Professional, considerate, kind.
This tour came in US$1000 cheaper than a competitor. I was a little apprehensive as to what my experience would be especially as a single woman travelling by myself. Absolutely no need to have been. Joseph was always contactable, immediate in any communication and really insightful. Always ahead of the game! Efficient, assuring and a perfect joy to deal with. Tony, my guide remained with me throughout. He was the best! Look no further!
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Email Kathleen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tour exceeded all of my expectations!
While visiting my son in Kenya, we decided to take Mufasa Tours and Travel’s 6-day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara private safari. The tour was amazing, and the animals and parks were incredible, but it was made extra special by our guide, Kevin. In addition to being extremely professional, he is also very knowledgeable of the behavior of animals that we encountered in the parks. He knew where they were likely to be, and was genuinely interested in them, too. If you are interested in birds, Kevin is your guy! He is well versed in male/female/juvenile/courtship plumage of birds we encountered on safari. Kevin also brakes for insects and reptiles! His passion for the biological world is refreshing. After dinner on a couple of evenings, he took a few minutes of his time to point out constellations that are so bright and beautiful in the game parks, where lights don’t interfere with their clarity. Overall, It was a fantastic experience that we will never forget! Thank you Kevin!
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Email Prashant Bahl | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Memorable Safari Trip to Tsavo East and Great Planning/Support
Our great experience with Mufasa Tours and Travels started already back in Poland when I enquired about the Safari and I got a very detailed and a very encouraging reply from Mr. Joseph, he was very detailed and precise. We booked initially a day trip to Mombasa for sightseeing and 2 days trip to Tsavo East National Park. My Wife got sick due to a bad sunburn and I had to contact Mr. Joseph in middle of night to check if we can cancel day trip to Mombasa for her recovery and the way he responded , simply made me overwhelmed knowing how great humanity could be. Rather than worrying about his all planned travel the next morning, he showed concern towards recovery of my Wife and told me not to worry about the day trip. Thanks to that, my Wife recovered a bit by the time we started our Safari experience. The Driver and Guide name was Isa and he was so polite, humble, understanding and helpful person throughout the Safari. He tried his best to show us most of animals during 6 hours of game drive (Elephants,Lions,Antelopes,Water hippos,Zebras,Giraffe). During the whole journey, he was showing concern if we are Ok or not. Overall, we came back with lovely memories of great Kenyan hospitality. We strongly recommend Joseph and Isa combination for making your trip wonderful :)
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Email Hélène | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great first safari !
We were a group of 7 friends living in three different countries in Africa, and we organised a meeting point in Kenya for a safari. We are very pleased of our 6 days safari, everything was as described.
Odhis is a very good guy, helpful, discreet but present, excellent driver, always in a good mood.
Lodges were great too. We had few problems with water (no water or cold water in some rooms), but solutions were found. I think there was a mistake wih the bookings, because there was only 3 rooms booked in each places (and we needed 4), but lodges always gave us 4. Thanks to them.
Game drives were fabulous, and we found the all trip magical !
So yes, Mufasa Tours met ours expectations !
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Email Johan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A day to remember
Unfortunately the night before the one day safari it rained cats and dogs. But that did not stop us from going and our guide Nelson made this a day to remember. A part from being the different animals the muddy condition of the road became a spectacle on its own. 4 wheel drives getting stuck in the mud, sliding and slipping ... what a joyride.
Nelson tried everything to show us the lions and in spite he knew where they were, we could not reach the spot ... but Nelson made up with his great humor, friendliness and spirit.
I will most certainly contact them again for future safaris
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Email Ludovico | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Tour with Charlie
I booked a 6 day Safari Solo with Mufasa and my guide was Charlie.
Lewis, was the one who contacted me first after I inquired about the Safari. Easy to deal with and always ready to answer queries.
I did a lot of research when choosing which tour should I go to. I am thankful and did not regret booking with them.
Charlie was my guide. He was amazing. His knowledge about the places and animal were admirable. He know how to spot animals. And also his amazing driving skills.
The tour was beyond my expectations from food and accommodation. I was really impress with the lodge and the food. Can’t complain about that.
The only bad part I experienced was visiting the Maasai Community. It is optional since I love to learn about the culture I said yes.
First was the fee. It says $20/person. But when I got there they asked me for $40 since I am alone. I think you need to put that on your quotation next time. Then after the Maasai warrior dance they told me about their way of life, history , practices etc. Second, which really irked me off is that after they let me in to one of their house the Leader Sam told me to give gift to the family. Huh? I thought the $40 I gave covers everything already. So I gave money 500 KES . Then Sam told me it should be 1000 KES. Now I am upset. Then they offered me stuff to buy and let the women of Maasai sing I said no need. And politely said I have to go. That was not I was expecting. I don’t blame the Mustafa or my guide on this. I think something must be done in here or else they would slowly lose people visiting their village. Just skipped this if I were you. I read almost same experience with other travelers
Overall , The Safari Experience is amazing. Cheers and High Five to Charlie!
