Javiva Adventures
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $120 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email KEISUKE | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kindness！
I participated in the Amboseli Safari Tour for 3 days and 2 nights, starting in the afternoon.
My flight arrived at the airport around 11am, so to save time and money, I chose to have the agent pick me up at the airport (free of charge).
When I arrived at the airport, the agent called me on WhatsApp (there is FREE WiFi at the airport).
I also received a message because I couldn't answer the phone.
Perhaps because there was a waiting time, they arranged an Uber to a nearby mall and I decided to wait there (the Uber fare was paid by the agent).
There was also a supermarket in the mall, which was very helpful in figuring out the prices.
They clearly told me when and to whom I should pay the remaining tour fee (some of which I had paid in advance as a deposit).
Also, if I had any questions during the tour, it was easy to ask them on WhatsApp.
On the way back from the tour, they took me directly to my accommodation in Nairobi, which saved me time and money.
By the way, this text was created using Google Translate.lol
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Email Hong | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience the breath of the wild on the African savannah，it is worth it!
We had a group of four people, two men and two women, and spent seven days and six nights on our safari, mainly visiting Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Bogoria, and Masai Mara. Overall, the safari experience was great; we saw many animals, and our guide, Caleb, was enthusiastic, humorous, and very attentive. Whenever we encountered animals we wanted to see, he would stop and let us observe before moving on. He also introduced us to a lot of knowledge about wildlife, local customs, and was also good at finding suitable parking spots in crowded areas so we could get a good view of the animals.
On our way to Masai Mara, we passed by Caleb's hometown, and he invited us as guests to his family home. We felt the warmth of his family, which was an unexpected surprise in our itinerary. The four of us in one Land Cruiser felt very comfortable, with charging facilities available, and the open roof allowed us to view the animals without obstruction or feeling cramped.
The accommodation varied in quality but was generally acceptable. The best place we stayed was Bogoria Green Resort at Lake Bogoria. The food provided every day was good, mostly buffet style. We also paid extra for a balloon safari experience, getting up at 3 AM, but it was worth it.
As we were on a pravite tour, our guide Caleb would discuss the next day's itinerary with us at the end of everyday safari and helped us avoid city protests. The only day we spent almost entirely in the car was the long journey from Lake Bogoria to Masai Mara. Other than that, we had daily activities at sightseeing spots.
Overall, the experience was great. We spent 1.5 days in Amboseli watching elephants and leopards, 0.5 days at Lake Naivasha taking a boat ride and interacting with animals up close on the island, and 0.5 days at Lake Bogoria primarily observing flocks of flamingos, which was spectacular. In Masai Mara, we spent a full day seeing lions, crocodiles, wildebeest herds and so many other animals, and experienced a memorable hot air balloon safari on the last morning. The memories were unforgettable and truly worth it. And the cost is 1960 USD per person in the high season, balloon safari fee not included.
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Email Dana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wilson was excellent- a great driver and skilled guide with great knowledge of the wildlife and terr
We went as a grouo of 9 in two separate vehicles with Wilson and Caleb as our guides, both were excellent. Wilson was a great driver that made us feel safe on rugged terrain. He has excellent vision and could spot wildlife from far away and made sure we got to see animals as they appeared during the safari. I would highly recommend Wilson as a guide. The safari itself was wonderful and the lodges we stayed in during the evenings were lovely - one of which had wildlife like zebras and monkeys on premises roaming freely. Overall, the 4 day tour was well worth the money and an experience i won't forget! Thank you, Wilson, for a great trip!
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Email Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great overall experience!
Before our trip, Janet from Javiva was super helpful. She was professional, responsive, and gave me confidence that any questions we had would be answered thoroughly. Then once we arrived in Nairobi to begin the safari, pickup at our hotel was simple and the adventure began. Our driver, Wilson, took great care of us throughout our whole trip. He was knowledgeable, accommodating, and fun. He gave us plenty of facts during our drives and answered any questions that we had. We always felt safe and taken care of when we were with him. He was also a great balance of conversation and just letting us rest quietly or talk amongst ourselves. During game runs, he was able to point out all sorts of animals we would have had a hard time seeing or identifying ourselves, and he made sure that we always got as close as possible for the best angles of the hippos, lions, elephants, etc. He is clearly very good at what he does and we felt fortunate to have him guiding us for four days. Thank you, Wilson and Javiva, for an amazing trip!
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Email Kenya | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Janet was awesome! She was kind, professional and maintained good communication with us throughout
Our trip was amazing!! My sister and I truly enjoyed ourselves!! As I stated Janet was awesome! She kept the lines of communication open and was flexible throughout the planning process. Janet organized a great itinerary for us. We got to see “The Big 5” and much more! We loved the Maasai Mara the best and wish we stayed more days there. Our driver Anthony was great- I recommend him as well. He was very knowledgeable about various things throughout our safaris and kept our drives entertaining. We have loads of beautiful photos and memories to last us a lifetime!! I hope to come back in the future and would use Janet’s company again on a heartbeat! 😊
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Email Erica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Caleb was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
The tour was definitely worth the cost! We had the best time. Our tour guide, Caleb, was so knowledgeable about all of the plants and animals. He indulged every one of our questions. The Sopa Lodges were some of the most stunning hotels I have stayed in.
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Email Michael | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect experience with Javiva,
Janet gave me all the information I needed before I took off to Kenya with enough patience, and the journey was arranged so well that we almost missed nothing, and because the driver, at the same time, also the guide, knows everything about masai Mara and Amboseli, Nakuru, Navasha , we were able to see many kinds of wild animals, because he knew where to go and when to go there, on the way to Maasai Mara, the driver also helped several cars to get out of the mud. I will definitely recommend Javiva to my friends who want to travel in Kenya.
Email Nicholas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Javiva were great, very professional throughout.
Janet was amazing to deal with. She was extremely fast to come back with a great plan and a very reasonable price. It didn’t stop just there. Any questions leading up to my trip were answered very quickly and very clearly. Even when I was away on my trip Janet checked in with me to make sure everything was going smoothly. I can not believe what I witnessed. Was the most amazing experience of my life! Janet, asante sana 🙏🏼. I will not hesitate in booking another trip with Javiva Adventures
This tour operator was in my opinion the best ever, extremely professional and very helpful.
Absolutely blown away by my experience with Javiva Adventures. Very fast to respond to any queries I asked no matter how big or how small, or what ever time of day it was. Even in the Christmas holidays she didn’t take a break from helping me choose the right trip. She offered it all from the luxury of having a private vehicle to myself or join other small groups which is what I did. It was great to share some of the most amazing experiences with others and tick off the big 5 for a very reasonable price. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again with Javiva Adventures in the near future. Even after the safari Javiva managed to keep bending over helping me find somewhere to stay and assuring I’d be very well looked after.
Asante sana
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Email Faye Dong | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Janet, who contacted us via email, responded promptly to all our questions and met with her in Kenya
This trip to Kenya was a bold decision made by the two girls of us, and we chose JAVIVA through the website. The price is reasonable compared with peers, and they contacted me very promptly to answer my questions (hahaha I like people with a positive work attitude)
All the worries were finally relieved after landing in Nairobi and successfully meeting the driver Evans. We saw many wild animals that can only be seen in Chinese zoos. They were lively and leisurely, combined with the unique natural landscape of Africa. Every photo taken was a "photo of life".
In just ten days, except for the objective conditions of some hotels, everything else was very satisfactory. Evans accommodated us without saying a word to the very remote scenic spots we were going to. The journey was far away and difficult, so we are very grateful to him.
In addition, I am also very grateful to Janet from the travel agency, who answered my questions in a timely manner online and took the time to meet us offline in Kenya. It really made me feel valued.
Here, I highly recommend Evans, the driver of Javiva Travel Agency, to my Jimei brothers! If you come to Africa once, you really won’t regret it.
Finally, I recommend the Salt Lick Hotel in Tsavo West, which is the best in the whole journey.
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