Safari moments in Masai Mara plains
Saunterland Africa Tours
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- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $240 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Rich and Alison | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flexible, personalized, great communication, incredible experience.
The two of us stumbled upon Saunterland, and we are so happy for the trip that transpired. We only have pros to include in the review. Most importantly, James, the owner, was great at communicating. He ensured that we knew what was happening in the planning stages, and during the trip. We really felt well taken care of. Saunterland was very flexible and accommodating. During the safari, our guide, Patrick, couldn’t have been a better match. He was funny, helpful, knowledgeable, and a skilled off and on-road driver. Our trip was over four days. We spent two full days in Masai Mara, a full day at Lake Naivasha, and a day exploring Nairobi. We had so much fun, and we felt like the trip was exactly tailored to us.
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Email Khaqan Sikander | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They were very professional
It was fantastic!! I’m glad I made the decision. And the guide was phenomenal, very informative and kind. I will definitely be recommending them to others.
Email Carey and Karen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Safari Number 8 with them and Saunterland SMASHED IT USUAL!
We came across Saunterland on the internet in March 2021 when we arrived in Nairobi. Reliable, affordable, friendly and expert guides, fully tailored itineraries... We just finished our major holiday this year - our 8th trip with them so far.
10 days taking in Samburu, Meru, Ol Pajeta, Nakuru and the Masai Mara. Utterly FABULOUS! Exceptional lodges, crazy sightings: lions feasting, leopards, cheetahs, even a serval cat hunting; tustling elephants, jousting white rhinos, necking giraffes, impala bucks clashing, a showdown between a hunting jackel and a defensive topi (the topi won, of course); browsing black rhinos, crocs chilling themselves in a waterfall, banded mongooses just chilling, hippos frisking in the rain; kudu, eland, gazelles (Grant's and Thompson), generuks, dik diks, zebras (Common and Grevy), waterbuck, steinbuck; dinners with bush babies gorging on safari ants and bats swooping in for moths and bugs; dung beetles, geckos, hyraxes... over 130 species of birds.
A photographer's paradise, an incredible privilege. Kenya's National Parks are truly a Wonder of the World!
Email Jennie M | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely incredible service and safari
If you’re looking for a safari trip operator, we couldn’t recommend Saunterland highly enough. My husband and I are just back from a trip of a lifetime and there’s nothing we would have changed, absolutely perfect - and that’s a great part down to Saunterland’s dedicated help in organising and high level of service while with them.
Our trip, initially organised for the summer of 2020 was impacted by the COVID travel ban, but Saunterland were great with keeping in contact through out the 18 months, offering either a refund or rescheduled trip. Saunterland proved to be trustworthy and committed whatever our choice in the circumstances.
The attentive emails from our personal planner James, were always fast, thorough and responsive to our requests. He was able to advise if we had a question or needed local knowledge and was adaptable in our changing requirements.
Ken was our exclusive guide for our entire trip and we were so thankful for this - Ken studied tourism and Kenyan wildlife and carries now 15yrs of experience touring the national parks. His knowledge of the wildlife, where to find them - even the illusive animals and their behaviours were unparalleled. We found that Ken is well known for his expertise across the Masai Mara, our hotel manager and other guides advised he was particularly knowledgable and we were very fortunate to have him as our guide. We travelled far and wide across the plains and into the lesser-visited corners to watch every animal we could wish for. Ken is so familiar with every every twist and turn of the Mara, as well as the individual prides/herds/animals, you’re absolutely in safe hands. Moreover, Ken has a photographers eye, which means he will always set up in a position that gives you the best lighting, angle, view and background that he possibly can. His attention detail and ensuring our trip was nothing short of fabulous was from start to finish, from airport collection, driving Nairobi and the national park, at our camp site and on other excursions, plus Ken would always ensure any food we ate were free from my intolerances.
A truly 5 star trip, thank you Saunterland!!!!!
Email Nyambura Wainaina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
LUXURIOUS, PROFESSIONAL, FUN and EASY ON THE POCKETS!
I found out about Saunterland from a work colleague. I am originally from Kenya so done safari multiple times using other tour companies but I had some friends traveling in from the US for just 5 days and wanted to really make this memorable for them and Saunterland did not disappoint. James helped us finalize the booking so close to the actual travel date since we had to delay due to some visa issues. All this was done so effortlessly and his responses were prompt and informative. He provided me with several options and walked me through which he would recommend and why .
Our Safari tour guide was Ken and as someone who has done several of these , he is the best I have toured with so far. he was professional but relatable . He knew the answers to all the questions and has vast knowledge about the land and the animals . We also ran into several snafus and Ken handled everything like a pro. AND he did a tiktok video with us ... :)
In short , Our Mara trip was phenomenal and my best one yet!
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Email Tamara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dream come true
We chose Saunterland Africa Tours to do the safari of our honeymoon and it could not have been a more successful idea! With James (the owner ) we have a fantastic communication and he cares a lot that his clients are happy and their safaris adjust to their requests, everything was adapted to our ideas and budget, as soon as our guide Alex we only have words of thanks, thanks to him we were able to see the big 5 and everything was explained in our language (Spanish) he works hard to find all the animals and take you to beautiful places, he was also very polite and also funny, we will never forget you Alex thank you for all! Both are great professionals who care that your trip is perfect. The Saunterland team made our dream come true, they are 100% recommended and we will choose them again on our next safari. Thanks for everything. Xxx
Email Jennifer Jackson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari experience
Reached out to the Saunterland team for a 4 day safari in Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. The planning was good, prompt response and good recommendation of hotels. We stayed at the Castle Mara and Sarova Lion Hill lodge at Lake Nakuru. The game drives were comprehensive and can't thank enough Ken our guide for the good job.
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Email Claire Davidson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A tour worth every penny!!
My husband and I came across Saunterland as we were searching for our safari in Kenya. We have been in a safari before in South Africa through another operator in 2008. This 4 days safari in Kenya exceeded our expectations by far. James was propmt with emails and Patrick was a guide with a hawks eye. He could spot animals from a distance and explained about them with expertise. The Ashnil facility in Masai Mara and Sopa lodge in Naivasha were dope. We opted for the safari land cruiser.It was clean and well maintained. Obviously I would recommend Saunterland for the memorable safari experience
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Email Jeffrey Dahmer | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Kenya and Tanzania safari experience
Just finished a safari with Saunterland team in both Kenya and Tanzania. The communication with James via email and whatsapp was prompt and professional. James curated a 12 day safari starting in Nairobi and ending in Arusha. We did Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara in Kenya and proceeded to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and ended in Tarangire. The vehicles were clean. The driver who also served as guides had an indepth knowledge of the parks, wildlife and various cultures. Definitely it was an amazing experience to us!
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Email Doreen Mulz | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One of a kind experience!!
The safari in Uganda and Kenya has been great. My brother did safari with Saunterland in 2021 and referred me to them. I can attest its a great team starting from James handling the mails, Derrick who guided us in Uganda and Simon our guide in Kenya. Definitely I would travel with them again in future.