Like a Local Safaris is owned & managed by Maurice
Like A Local Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $350 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Chelsea | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best Experience of My Life!!
BOOK THROUGH THIS COMPANY!! Maurice and David are amazing — they made us feel safe, welcome and took care of every detail. They’re also extremely knowledgable, and taught us so much about Kenyan life.
From game drives, to hot air balloon rides, to city tours, not one detail was overlooked. Any time I visit Africa from now on, I’m booking with Maurice and his team. 😊 Asante sana, Maurice!! ❤️🇰🇪
Email Kristine | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
My tour guide, Maurice was very efficient and informative.
I booked with ‘Like a Local Safaris’ when I was in Australia. The communication was good snd Maurice picked me up from the airport on arrival.I did 3 local tours to the Nairobi Wildlife Park, Kebara Slums and Nairobi National Museum. I really enjoyed the tours as Maurice was very friendly. I recommend this tour if you want to have a memorable time in Kenya.
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Email Alexandra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime
Maurice and his wife Phoebe created a wonderful trip for the group I was traveling with. We saw amazing animals and nature, hikes, boated, did the safari thing, but more importantly, they introduced us to some amazing people everywhere we went. I’ve been fortunate to travel to many countries and meet many people, and the experience with Like A Local Safaris was one of the best and very reasonable for the area.
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Email Chelsea | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
Like A Local Safaris is incredible! I was in Kenya with an educator travel group in July 2023 for 12 days. Like A Local took care of all our transportation and excursions - including our safari in Masai Mara. They were very professional, fun to work with, and gave us the best experience throughout our time in Kenya. They made adjustments based on our group's needs and were very accommodating. Our time on safari was like no other. It was the experience of a lifetime to see wild life up close. They made the most out of our three days in Masai Mara. Highly recommend Maurice and his team! You will not be disappointed!
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Email Torrence | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Care was taken with every detail.
I can’t imagine that any other company is quite like Like A Local. Maurice and the others were more like our family than individuals we were meeting for the first time. As a person from South Louisiana, that means a great deal. The accommodations, the travel, the people, the experience…all of the highest quality. I was so pleased that I booked my return trip before I completed the initial trip. Stoked to be returning next summer!
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Email Man Ruelas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond my expectations both Kenya and our tour guides
Since the very begging Maurice made a tour schedule according to our time and budget.
I didn't knew almost anything of Kenya, but after being there the tour was just the thing to do with the time we had. A very good selection (Massay Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Nairobi city tour).
At Maurice insistance they were for us at the airport, good thing because it was not as easy to get to the hotel I first selected. They were with us every day, on time for new experiences every day.
Our rider, Boni, is a very kind and open person with a lot of knowledge on the animals and the story of Kenya. A real ranger.
The prices Like a local have are a real bargain for such an excellent service.
The lengths Maurice and his team took to serve us were just beyond.
And Kenya, its nature and its people are just amazing!
Best vacations ever!
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Email Suzanne | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10-day Safari in Kenya and Tanzania
We (my husband and I) did a 10-day safari through Kenya and Tanzania with Like a Local Safaris. Maurice provided us with information before our trip and regularly checked whether we had questions or needed more information. When we arrived in Kenya he picked us up from the airport because it was too early for the driver. He told us about our itinerary again to make sure that we would be content with our safari. This was a very clear story. He recommended us a private safari for the first seven days and that was definitely the best decision we could have made! The next day our driver Boniface picked us up for a tour in Nairobi, which Maurice arranged for us to do before the start of our safari. Boniface was a great guide, very knowledgeable about Kenya and especially the animals in Kenya. We had a wonderful safari. Boniface listened very well to our wishes and he taught us so much about all types of animals (especially also about birds). We communicated with Maurice throughout our safari to update him on how we experienced our safari. The accommodation was as we expected: comfortable and clean. Some accommodations were a bit more luxurious than others, as near some parks only camping is affordable. We felt that Maurice made sure to prepare us for the more basic campsites, and there was a balanced alternation between more luxurious and basic accommodations. Food was generally good, although you should not expect incredible culinary experiences (you will mainly have buffets with rice, potatoes, meat, ugali, etc.) The game drives were absolutely amazing!! Boniface made sure we went to the parks on time to see many animals. In 10 days, we saw the big five, over 70 lions, and just generally many animals living in their natural habitats. A truly unforgettable experience, and with Like A Local Safaris you truly get great value for money.
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Email Geral | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Memorable Safari in Kenya
The Safari was well planned in advance with all timely arrangements as we had booked. The resorts turned out far better than expected. He went an extra mile to make our Safari memorable and exchanged lot of information and conversations with us. Maurice, made sure to keep in touch and followed up with us and Boni daily to see our trip is going well and safe. Not only did they ensure that we reached our destination safely but also followed up on our arrival back to India. We’re extremely satisfied with their services and definitely recommend to book through them. Boni will have a special place in our heart - A must guide to experience your trip with
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Email Anne | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Adventure
We did a 6-day, 5-night driving safari maasai mara, lake Nakuru and amboseli. We had a wonderful guide with a good eye. Plus, we always felt safe and well-taken care of, whether in the parks or on the road. We saw an unbelievable amount of wildlife: too many zebras, giraffes, Cape Horn buffalo, antelope, and elephants to count, plus lions, leopards, baboons, hyenas, hippos, jackals, African wild dogs, and more. Every day was better than the one before. We opted for the Moderate price bracket, but the accomodations were so wonderful, I couldn't imagine the Luxury bracket being any better! All in all, I can't imagine a better safari experience.
Email Maggie Nganga | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic
The whole process with Like a Local Safaris was one of the best travel experiences of my life. From booking to payment, pick up and drop off, I can't say anything but the best about Like a Local Safaris. The service was prompt, timely, and provided a much better than expected experience. Our guide Jose took the effort to make sure that we were stocked with plenty of water and would clean off the dust from the inside of the jeep. His enthusiasm and knowledge really made our trip an experience we will never forget. It was obvious from very early on that we chose the right company for our safari to Kenya.