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 Marcin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a great adventure!
Me and my wife decided to go for a safari based on the price and internet reviews of the operators and we picked Mufasa. And it was a great pick!
First and foremost - Nelson. This guy is a treasure. He has gone above and beyond in order to show us all the animals and get my wife the best possible (photo) shots (to quote Nelson). He was able to spot the animals (mostly in the places I would never expect them to be) and he always made sure we see them too. And he is very knowledgeable too - I got quite many “fun facts” to impress people with once we will be showing them those amazing pictures my wife took :)
Yes, driving in Kenya would be a challenge for a westerner. But worry not - there are guys like Nelson, who, on one hand, would get you safely where you need to be and will make sure you do not spend the whole day on the route. We have been traveling in a minibus - in case you wonder it was totally fine and I can recommend. Only once we wished we had had an SUV, when crossing a river. If you read this sentence again you will know that if in doubts, you will be totally fine with a minibus.
Nelson also made sure we always had enough time for traveling and resting. Yes, this means you will have to wake up early, but hey, guess when the animals are the most active:)
Nelson was great, and so was Mufasa. Everything went as we’ve agreed with them on. We paid in dollars with a card, no additional surcharge was added in case you wonder, so you do not need a pile of banknotes. They got us some great souvenirs, which we took home and we are showing off with that. On top, they also helped us buy train tickets to Mombasa (it is not that easy!) and organized a hotel transfer in Mombasa (much cheaper vs what the hotel offered us). An optional part of the safari trip is a visit to the Maasai village - go if you want to, but you will be equally fine skipping it. Fortunately, this is optional.
Hotels were also good - in case you wonder, they look exactly as in the pictures. We had those mid range facilities and we’ve been very happy with all of those. Clean rooms, good food and additional attentions (ever seen a hippo from the window? ;) ).
All in all - highly recommended! Mufasa is a great choice. What can they do better? Clone Nelson :)
Dear fellow tourists - mind my words - you will be satisfied:)
CA
Email Danielle | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic 10 day Kenya tour
My partner and I just returned from a 10 day/9 night safari to 5 different parks (Amboseli, Tsavo East, Lake Navaisha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara). Right from the start Joel made the planning process incredibly easy. He was so helpful at arranging our itinerary so we could make the most of our time. Originally we had this trip booked for January of 2022 but since Covid flared up again, we decided to reschedule for September and Joel easily made that happen.
For the 10 days we were with our guide/driver, Kephar and he was so lovely! He was very knowledgeable, patient with all of our questions, and had incredible driving skills! All 5 of our stops were so different and had something special to offer, we wouldn’t have changed a thing. Our accommodations were all very comfortable with nice meals. This was truly the trip of a lifetime!
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Email Kim Aglietti | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Patrick is the best!!!
Patrick was a fantastic guide! Definitely worth taking a private tour and being with your family or friends. I saw the big five and I also saw the river crossing of the great migration and a credit this all to Patrick.
AE
Email Caroline | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Safari! Thank you Odhis (Boniface) and Polly for a trip of a lifetime.
We have just returned from a fantastic 3day/ 2night Safari in the Masai Mara.
Mufasa Tours and Travels were truly brilliant. Polly did an excellent job of providing the itinerary which included the safari, accommodation and balloon ride. Polly was very responsive and provided assistance to all of my questions along the way which made it so enjoyable to plan. We were due to travel in July but unfortunately our daughter had Covid. Polly was just brilliant and helped us rearrange the dates with ease - thank you so much!
When we landed in Nairobi, Odhis welcomed us with a big smile at the airport. He escorted us to a lovely 4x4 jeep and we were in our way. The jeep had plenty of water, a charging station for your phone, music and comfy seats. We had a long drive to camp but had a couple of stops at the Great Rift Valley and a lovely coffee shop / art gallery. We were soon in the National park and then we were on Safari! Odhis is an excellent driver and you feel 100% safe at all times. Odhis has over 20years experience and you sure can tell! He was really patient with us and allowed time to take photos and really enjoy the animals we were seeing. We had our 9 year old daughter with us and he answered all her questions and made the long drives such good fun! We saw so many animals thanks to Odhis - you really must trust him as he will give you the best experience!
Our accomodation was at Lorian Safari Camp. It was a beautiful secluded camp. The food was good and the tents and beds were extremely comfortable. All the staff were very friendly and accommodated our every need. There is a resident hippo close by too which was fab.
We opted for the balloon ride on our trip which was just magical! One of the best experiences we’ve ever had. It came with a champagne breakfast in the middle of the Masai Mara with buffalo very close by. Highly recommend!
We had the most amazing time and would recommend Musafa and their excellent team any day. They are remarkable.
Thank you to everyone for such a wonderful trip.
JP
Email Minoru | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Driver Collin, wonderful guide and driving and also polly too. our family so satisfied this tour and
Our family used MUFASA's car for a 2-night, 3-day safari tour of Masai Mara National Park. I chose MUFASA travels because I had gotten quotes from several companies to Sarari tour company in advance by email, but the price was reasonable and the exchange of emails was quick.
In addition, the driver and guide has a wealth of experience, the car is newly maintained and clean, and we were able to see many animals without any breakdowns along the way.
In addition, the staff in Nairobi was good hosptarty and smooth payment procedure in Nairobi.
If I have a chance to visit Kenya next time, I would like to use MUFASA.
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Email Ruby Zhao | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible!
We just came back from Mufasa's Le Grande Safari trip which covers various places in Kenya and Tanzania. We compared Mufasa's price with 2 other US travel companies before we made our decision. Mufasa definitely offers more for what we were paying. The communication was very easy using WhatsApp with Joey. There were 3 of us in the trip but we booked 2 different flights. Unfortunately, one of our flights was delayed for 1 day due to severe weather. We contacted Mufasa while on the road and they were able to quickly adjust our itinerary while letting our friend (no delay) go on the trip as planned. Mufasa also arranged our delayed luggage to be delivered to the Safari while we were on the tour.
The travel itinerary is well designed. There is always something different to see every day. The tour guides are extremely professional. They are not normal drivers or guides. They are not only very knowledgeable about the Safari but also taking the time to know our interests and needs. Our Kenya tour guide Kephar is an ammeter photographer, and he knows how to position our car with the right angle for us to take the best pictures. Our Tanzania guide Danford predicted a route with a Jackle chasing 2 impalas, so we were able to see the chasing right before our car! Both helped us greatly crossing the Kenya and Tanzania boarder... without them we would have been lost in the chaotic boarder offices :)
We took the upper midrange for our hotel choices. All the lodges and camps were very clean and secure. Food was freshly obtained and cooked. Service provided was excellent.
This is our first safari experience, and it went so well with Mufasa which has totally exceeded our expectations in every way. We have already recommended it to a few friends and will continue to do so...
Thank you Mufasa!
PL
Email Jerzy "Jerry" and Ania | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service worth every cent
We were looking for a reasonably priced safari and we found Mufasa offer. From the very first contact with Caroline from Mufasa we knew the choice was just what we needed. Sharp, clear, to the point, very efficient, provided the offer that met our needs and requirements. We went on the safari tour with Joseph as our driver-guide, and I must say there could not be a better choice. Driving in Kenya is not easy and Joseph was an excellent driver, safe and careful. He offered vast knowledge of the country, parks, animals, plants. During game drives he showed us much more than we expected. He became not just a driver-guide but a dear friend of my wife and I. Thanks to him we were able to see and learn much more than we expected and we were sorry to say goodbye to him at the end of out tour. When you book your tour ask for Joseph and you will get the top service and experience.
The accommodations were all at Sentrim lodges and they also exceeded our expectations. Better quality then expected. Fine meals and lunch packages. Friendly service. All that we needed.
Also additional services as train tickets and transfers were very well organized and met our expectations.
We highly recommend using Mufasa as your service provider for a trip in Kenya. Thank you Caroline, Yoseph, Naomi and John. You made it the trip of our lifetime.
ES
Email Leire | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience in Kenya!
We spent 6 days and 5 nights with our guide Peter travelling between Samburu, Nakuru and Masai Mara and it was an incredible experience!
First of all, communication with Joel was very easy and he replied to all our doubts very quickly. We had to change some accomodation due to some issues but the ones finally selected met our expectations by far, great places into the nature. Big rooms, swimming pools, super friendly staff and being able to see animals in the wild from our terrace.
The planning was good and we would not change it, we think it was appropriate for a first experience in a safari.
Peter was an excellent guide, he tried his best everyday so as we could see as many animals as possible and we did see them indeed, big five and much more! He was flexible with timetables, we saw sunsets, sunrises, masai village and many many animals.
Definitely a great option, Mufasa Tours and Travels won't disappoint you!
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Email Larif Hamm | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
IT FELT LIKE HOME!
My safari experience with Mufasa Tours and Travel was my best travel experience to date. I have been to 30 countries and nothing can compare to being home in The Motherland. Polly did an amazing job with my safari planning and ensured that everything logistically went well. She has far exceeded my expectations.
I did the 2 Day Masai Mara Safari with this company and managed to see all of the animals that I desired to see. Hosea was my tour guide and he was the absolute best! His personality, knowledge, awareness, and sense of humor made my experience fun and safe.
I stayed at the Zebra Plains Boutique Tented Camp and it was nothing short of amazing from the time I checked in to my departure.
I am forever grateful for Mufasa Tours and looking forward to planning future safari experiences with them.
PA
Email Robert | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent service from all including Polly Makena to the perfect treatment from Guide Collin Semple
My tour of 3 nights/4 days to Amboseli Nat'l Park was enjoyable considering the extremely dry conditions due to no rains for almost one year in that region. The guide who picked me up in Nairobi, Collin Sempele was excellent in every way. I have been visiting Africa for 8 years as a professional wildlife photographer and was impressed with Collin's guiding and in particular his understanding that I have a spinal condition that cannot tolerate the typical pounding of bad roads. He went out of his way to avoid bad sections of roads!
Polly Makena was the perfect customer service person! She responded to every question I had via emails or text messages without fail.
I will return to Kenya in the future and certainly use Mufasa Tours as needed.