Estleon Adventures
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $352 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Sanja | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unprofessional, unorganized and not having appropriate car
1- We arrived at Nairobi airport at midnight, no one was waiting for us, we have to call the Esther to arrange a transport
2- We booked for private game ride but one day in Masai Mara another car broke down, the driver asked us if we can help them to get them to their hotel, we said its ok but we ended up whole day with 5 people in our car. They completely ruined 1 day of our trip. When we complained the agency sincerely apologized and said it will not happen again. We asked for refund for 1 day but they refused.
3- The driver was just a driver, he didn't know anything about the animals, nature or culture, this waisted lots of our time.
4- The last accomodation had nothing in common with pictures, the rooms were absolutely dirty, it seemed they never washed them since they built the camp. No internet access although wifi signal was available.
5- The car was not appropriate for luxury safari tour. It stuck several times in the field, waiting several hours of our time.
6- In the itinerary there was a lunch for the last day but the driver dropped us at the airport without lunch.
Email Rob Allard | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding, exceptional and great. Great communication, helpful and friendly
From initial contact for a quote and itinerary to being dropped at the airport for the end of our Safari, Estleon was great.
Esther was great in setting everything up, booking our accommodation, answering our questions either by email or phone (using WhatsApp so international calls didn't cost).
Our driver Willy was superb, he was friendly and couldn't do enough to make our safari a special holiday. His knowledge of the animals we saw was outstanding, his driving was very good, both on road and off-road. He took time to teach us some Swahili, and we would try and greet him every morning with a new greeting in Swahili which we tried to learn in the evenings (thanks google translate). Willy managed to find lots of animals for us to photograph in their natural environment, from Duma (Cheetah) to Zebra.
We were extremely lucky to see all the big cats, elephant, giraffe, hippo, rhino, and many more, but be aware you may not get to see them all as they are in the wild and they may not be around on the days you are on safari, its nature!!
The accommodations we stayed at were also very good. All but one were inside the National Parks themselves, 'The Cliff' was fantastic with its views across Lake Nakuru, as was 'Entim Masai Mara camp' deep inside the Masai Mara on the Mara River. Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli was another great place to stay. Meals at all the accommodations were great, plenty to eat, you won't go hungry.
Estleon Adventures was great value for money, we were actually surprised at the cost when you consider the inclusions, which was the accommodation, all meals except lunch on the last day and drinks at most of the accommodation.
Estleon ensured Willy had plenty of drinking water for us in the land cruiser and we had a fresh bottle in the seat back for our game drives.
Thank you Esther and Willy for the memorable safari
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Email Eshita | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Perfect Safari Experience with Estleon Team!
From the moment we reached out to the Estleon team, Esther was so responsive and accommodating to our requests and preferences. This was the trip of a lifetime for us (a family of 3), spanning 10 days, and we had done lots of research comparing different safari providers and what they were offering us. Not only did Esther and the Estleon team give us our dream itinerary including our preferred safari lodges, but they were also quite affordable in comparison to other companies. Our guide Bernard was exceptional, passionate and engaging. He was always punctual, answered our countless questions about Kenyan life, culture, geography and the animals, and was genuinely excited to show us the Big 5, helping us spot animals across the 4 reserves we visited, he even told us some interesting stories about animal hunts along the way. All the lodges were luxurious, comfortable and welcoming, AND very close to or inside the reserves which was what we were looking for. We would recommend Estleon adventures to our friends and anyone looking for an exceptional safari experience where even the smallest details are taken care of. Truly a memorable holiday for us!
Email Sharon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect itinerary to see everything
We initially chose ESTLEON Adventures because of the itinerary. It covered all the things we wanted to see. It was spot on. A perfect 7 days to see everything Kenya had to offer. Each park had a highlight.
Amboseli we saw so many elephants it was overwhelming, plus Baby elephants nursing. We saw Buffalos mating. Ostrich doing its mating dance, so many Zebras and elegant Giraffes.
Lake Naivasha and Nakuru we saw abundance of Giraffes play fighting, cheetahs, more Zebras and wilderbeasts. A highlight was cruising the lake and seeing the Hippos then walking amongst the Zebras, and Giraffes up close. Truly magical.
Masi Mari we saw Cheetahs hunt down an Impala. Unbelievable experience. The same day we saw a Lion eating a kill, then walk away only to watch a hyenas sneak in to eat the rest.
The accommodation was great. We liked that it was all inclusive buffet style. Always plenty of food. We paid for the upgrade to The Cliff. A real treat in the middle of our trip with the most spectacular sunrise over the lake.
Finally our Guide. 10 years experience and a diploma in Tourism. He was an absolute expect in the animals we saw. He also had good contacts with others in the parks and would find where the action was happening. 7 days is a long time to spend in a car with a stranger. But with Bernard it was easy conversation and really informative insights on the animals. We learnt so much.
The thing we learnt about a safari is “Mother nature decides when she wants to romance you” We were really lucky to see what we saw in 7 days.
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Email Yijing | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our world safari with Estleon
We are four seniors and had a three-day- trip with Estleon. We really enjoyed the Safari. Special thanks to Esther and Joseph’s professional and attentive service. They were so nice and accommodating all our requirements. We appreciate it very much. If we come back to see the Kilimanjaro mountains next time. We will definitely use Estleon again and again.
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Email Li | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It's a good experience with Estleon. We had a good Safari in Kenya. It's an amazing experience.
Thanks for Estleon to give us a good experience in Kenya. They give me a really good memories during the whole trip.
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Email Sophie & Xavier | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Estleon - Lovely : very professional with totally personalized safari proposals
What an adventure ❤️ ! we have our heads full of memories, this safari will remain engraved in our memories 😊! we are a little sad that this whole adventure is over but we are sure of one thing, it made us want to come back to Kenya 🇰🇪
Thank you Estleon for accompanying us for this experience and for selecting sublime places for us 🤗.
Bernard is a wonderful guide: very kind, attentive, flexible, professional and he taught us a lot of things.
In our opinion, we see nothing to reproach with the programming. Thank you again for this wonderful experience ❤️ !
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Email Chris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above and Beyond
This was simply put the best coordinated and executed tour I have been on. This EXCEEDED our expectations on every single point. I would give more stars if it would let me!
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Email Leighton | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This was by far the best safari tour available in Kenya!
I can't say enough about Estleon Adventures. From the moment we requested a quote to the safari itself, everything was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide Bernard (Ben) exceeded every expectation we had. He was unbelievably knowledgeable about everything we asked and did everything he could to get us up close and personal with all the animals. We even witnessed a lion pride hunt and take down a zebra our first night there. We did an 8 day safari and wish we could have done more. We seen more animals and experienced more culture than we thought was possible. Esther was amazing with communicating and setting everything up for us. The accomodations were beyond what we could have imagined and made the entire trip stress free. Even though they call them camps, they are equivalent to some of the best resorts available. Esther had everything set up and we didn't have to worry about a single thing. If you are looking for an exceptional, locally owned company for your safari, Estleon Adventures is your best option out there. You will not be disappointed!
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Email Mo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Estleon Adventures was a fantastic tour operator.
They were very prompt in all correspondence. The actual tour itself was organized wonderfully and the camps that were booked perfectly suited our family. Our guide was fantastic, and a pleasure to be around. It does seem the guides are individually contracted so this may be variance to consider. One thing to keep in mind is that there is a significant amount of travel in the safari Jeeps.
