Petrichor Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Maria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kevin was great. He pick us at the airport and leave us timely. He was always willing to help.
Really good service. Tons of flexibility and nice people.
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Email Leticia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Experience
It was a great experience and Kevin was really helpful the whole time. I totally recommend Petrichor Safaris!
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Email Marta | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kevin was very helpful. Beautiful experience with good price
The safari was amazing. We saw almost all the animals
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Email Ranjini Nair | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best trip ever planned and executed for my husband and me
We were picked up right on time from our Hotel also dropped back on time at the Airport - Punctuality ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Smooth drive, where ever applicable by our very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide Mr.Antony - Drive ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
As mentioned, well knowledgeable, calm, genuine tour guide Mr.Antony - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Accommodation was out of the world - things over there were unbelievable. Great hotel staff, great compound to walk around, hippo pool, candle light dinner, etc - Great choice Petrichor - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The best for the last - The Safari was well planned and the coordination among other vehicles and spotting and everything about the game and fun was Sooooperrrrbbb ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Email Mattias | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Scammed.
Me and my wife set out on the three-day/two-night Masai Mara Tour Joining Safari with the promise of two half days and a full day of wildlife viewing in van catering to maximum 7 passengers but with supposedly only 5 passengers joining. The trip Nairobi to Masai Mara was supposed to take a maximim of 5 hours. Food and lodging was going to be basic but sufficient. That sounded somewhat tangible.
In practice what we received was two full days of travelling with 8 people in a van designed for 7 passengers. Day one and three consisted of 7-8 hours journey in each direction Nairobi to Masai Mara. In terms of wildlife viewing we had one somewhat full day (8 hours/6:45am to 3:45pm) and two very short days (45 mins + 90 mins). And in all honesty the food and lodging was tolerable at best.
We feel we have been subject to a scam, and every single tourist we met along the way had the same sad story to share.
Our word is to watch out... but then every operator seems to run the same type of scam, cartel-like with far too many middlemen getting their hands on the roughly USD 300 you are likely to part with for this Safari option.
In all fairness you get about 60 to 80 USD of value for this 3 day/2 night Safari. And that's generous.
Reply from Petrichor Safaris
Posted on Jul 23, 2019Thanks for sharing your feedback to us, Receive our sincere apologies for anything that did not go as per your exceptions.
Joining Safari has challenges in terms of tourist switching from one Van to another to accommodate everyone unlike a private safari.
In terms of travelling duration to Maasai Mara tourist tend to stop the driver to catch the amazing sites along the way and lunch stop overs as per the itinerary hence delaying the arrival time to the park contributing to short game drive in the afternoon. In a case of early game drive tourist are normally exhausted to take up the early morning game therefore preferring the full day after an overnight rest.
Accommodation is normally on budget camps which is ensured that it meets the tourist needs and food preferences. It is not as lavish as a lodge but they offer as per the details,we offer as per the clients request.
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Email CristianLF | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
One of the best experience in my life! Nice people! The driver was a good part of this experience, he was very helpful and he was searching all the time the best views and looking to see all the animals! I went 6 days to (masai mara, nakuru lake and amboseli)! I recommended this company, thank you simón (driver) and kevin!
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Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible experience and really well coordinated. I really recommend them!
Kevin offers us a really good experience. We spend a nice days with two safaris in Masai Mara and Amboseli. The expectations had been upper than imagined. Amazing experience.
The driver Simond was a 10, very helpful and kind with us.
We really recommend this company and this guys, so serious and always trying to offer the best services to us.
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Email Monica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari was a great experience, nice and safe driver and guide.
For me all was perfect. The accommodation all this days was ok.
The service has been that I expected, all very helpful and friendly. The driver, Simon, has had perfect driving, has been patient and kind. The company has had a perfect treatment, Kevin has been patient and has adapted to our needs.
Next month some friends will come to Kenya and I will recommend it and keep the contact for future occasions.
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Email Priyanka | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience!
Kevin from Petrichor Safaris was very helpful and open to suggestions. He tailored the entire trip as per our requirements and got us the lodges we had asked for in Masai Mara. It was a good experience and we will surely be reaching out to him in for planning our future kenyan adventures.
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Email JS | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Untrustful company of thieves
They cancelled at last time without reimbursement. They stole our money. Do not ever book with them at least you want that your holidays become a nightmare.