Maasai Mara Train
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- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $130 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email JK Choudhary | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable trip...
It was a memorable trip. We had great time during our three days Maasai Mara Trip. The staff at all levels i.e. Driver of the Car, Camp Staff and our trip coordinator Mr Wilson are very experienced and they had provided exceptionally good hospitality to us. Specially the driver has put his best to make it possible for us to see maximum Wild Animals during our trip. Overall we enjoyed a lot. Thanks
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Email Ricard | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great work, great company!
I was only for few days and mostly working in Nairobi, but I still found the time to do a couple of city tours with Wilson. And, for sure, if I go back to Kenya and have the chance to explore a bit more, I will do it with him. He’s a very cool, dedicated, professional and reliable person, and although I did not see him in ‘adventure’ action, I am sure his wide experience and proven skills make him an excellent trekking/mountain guide. Looking forward to go on a nature trip with Wilson next time!
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Email Mauricio Ricaud | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience in one of the best places on Earth.
Great availability, Wilson replied quickly to all my questions before arriving.
We felt safe during all the tour. He was flexible to meet our wishes.
CH
Email Sandro | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing climb on the roof of Africa
Together with my girlfriend I climbed the roof of Africa. We booked a 8 day climb on the Kilimanjaro with Wilson's organization starting from Nairobi. Unfortunately he could not join us on the trip. But he really took care about us and our trip. He organized everything from Nairobi and supplied us with the gear we didn't bring by ourselves the day before the start of the trip. The guide who joined us on the mountain was a friend of him and came to take us at Nairobi. Wilson brought us to the bus station at the beginning and came to pick us when we came back. The tour was well planned and the team very friendly, funny and qualified. The only thing that was not really okay was the transport from Arusha to the gate of the Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park and back. The car was too small and in a bad condition. Nevertheless we will definitely never forget this experience and can fully recommend a booking with Wilson's organization.
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Email AHMED | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mr Wilson Wamugunda: an amazing guide
I just finished my amazing SAFARI trip to Maasamarai whit the help of Mr Wilson. No doubt it was an incredible experience for me and with the help of my guide i was able to enjoy every bit of moment not only in Maasamaria but also in Kenya.....Due to commendable cooperation of my guide, surely in future I will again intend to take other trip to Kenya and that too not without the guidance of Mr Wilson
CN
Email Zhou | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience during the whole trip
The attitudes of the guide,the cook and the driver are really good.
CN
Email Yang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most unforgettable part about Africa
The Masai Mara Trip with Mr Wilson is certainly my favorite part about Africa! The guide and the local driver had rich experience in Safari and thanks to them we managed to see almost all wild animals that we expected to see. Will definitely recommend it to everyone.
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Email James | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A marvelous adventure!
Excellent facilitation overall by Maasai Mara Train Safaris. I'd seen the Big 5 in a day- that most visitors did not. Thanks to driver Sammy who is very experienced in the area- from Nairobi to vast game reserve of the Maasai Mara region. He was able to dodge traffic jams in the highway and get a good vantage point to see the animals in the Reserve. On our way to and in the area, Maasai Mara Train Safaris personnel calls to check my whereabouts, explained my onward journey, and answered my questions. The driver ensured we had food and water for the day, was able to keep time within limits, and was also able identify and talk about a few important characteristics of the animals which was all I need. And given that I was on a low budget (I paid the lowest fees compared to my fellow visitors on the same journey), it was truly the best value for my money.
Some areas I could recommend- is to maintain a First Aid Kit in the vehicle for common motion problems. The driver must also know how to administer basic first aid procedures and AR. Additionally, it will make the travel more interesting if the driver could be better organized to tell significant stories about the places being travelled and visited- although this might to too much to expect from them, considering their role in the journey, and that it may require time and training resources to get them to that level.
Overall, it was an exciting adventure in the Kenyan Maasai Mara outback. Thanks to MAASAI MARA TRAIN SAFARIS. You deserve a big 5-star!
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Email Priodarshi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded expectations
Mr Wilson from day one has been communicating frequently and clearly about our trip details and itinerary and answered all my pre-trip queries in a timely manner. Me and my wife opted for a 8 day safari package to Mara - Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru - Amboseli. Mr Wilson provided us options to choose our hotels and customise our trip and itinerary as needed. As agreed, he was their waiting for us upon our arrival to Nairobi and took us to the hotel that i had booked on our first day.
But the best part of our trip was the guide provided to us. I would specially like to thank Mr Francis, our guide for making our safari a truly memorable one. He was very courteous, listened to all our requests and never seemed pushy like some guides usually are. More so he had very good knowledge about animals, their behaviour, characteristics and a a great trained eye to spot animals in the far distance! I would highly recommend Mr Francis as a guide to all who are reading this review and want to choose Maasai Mara Train.
Suggestions for improvement -
1. Please don't suggest TAPHE guest house at Lake Naivasha for future travellers
2. Walk with animals at Lake Naivasha should be done at Crescent Island which was not offered to us. There is no walk with animals at Crater Island. I don't recommend this to future tourists
General Tip - You can avoid the (optional) boat ride at Lake Naivasha for 20 $ per head. Not worth the time and money.
DE
Email Sebastian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful last munite safri
Booking the tour with Mr. Wilson was very uncomplicated and mostly done via WhatsApp. He responded very quickly and was clear about the trip details. There were only 9 days between the first contact and the start of the safari in Nairobi. Due to the short time, Mr. Wilson did not require a deposit. At first I had reservations about going on a tour only negotiated via WhatApp, but a can honestly say, the tour has exeeded my expectations.
We booked a 6 day tour to Masai Mara - Lake Nakuro - Amboseli and Mr. Wilson created a tour according to our idears and provided us a driver/guide for making our safari a memorable experience. Special thanks to Mr. Peter Mwangi Mwinga. He was very friendly, always on time and tried to fulfil all our wishes.
I can definitely recommend Maasai Mara Train.