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Apodiformes Adventures
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Kenya Tourism Regulatory Authority, AFRICA TOURISM ASSOCIATION & FRIENDS OF NAIROBI NATIONAL WILDILIFE CONSERVATION
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $75 to $250 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Philip | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very accommodating operator that made it a truly magical experience
First and foremost, finding the right tour operator was overwhelming until my partner and I came across Apidoformes. Silas was very responsive and helpful in selecting the right package making sure we would get the best value and experience. Although our safari started the morning after we landed in Nairobi, Silas picked us up from the airport and dropped as off at our hotel. We chose a 3 night private safari package at a luxury resort (Sarova Game Camp) inside the Masai Mara park.
The next morning, one of the friendliest persons I’ve met was awaiting us for our safari, Tom. Our safari wouldn’t have been the same without Tom. He made us feel safe, made sure we had the best time and that our wishes came through the. And we were lucky, we saw the big 5 practically every day, thanks to Tom.
I highly recommend taking a private tour like we did because this way you get the most flexibility and you can really get most out of your safari. Sunrise and sunset game drives were truly magical. And on our last day we saw a rhino up close, the cherry on top of the cake.
The resort and the rooms were beautiful. It was clean, and both adventurous and luxurious. The resort staff had the most welcoming smiles and knew our names after the first meal. It felt like we have been staying there for weeks but in reality only a couple days. The restaurant buffet was outstanding (big compliments to the kitchen!).
Three nights was sufficient for us but we could have easily added another three. I can only recommend Apodiformes and big Tom!
AE
Email Yasmine Arida, Joseph Watters | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Our experience with our tour guide Nelson was amazing from start to finish. Once in a lifetime experience, highly recommended from two experienced world travelers.
Nelson was very knowledgeable and friendly and kept his professionalism throughout our trip. We have been to Kenya twice before and this was by far the best trip. Nelson went above and beyond to ensure was amazing and memorable.
PL
Email Ula | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Quick, flexible, trusted operator! We had a great trip :)
We went on a safari (Masai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli) & for 3 days to the beach at the end of October 2022. Silas from Apodiformes Adventures was very communicative, prepared for us 2 alternative offers and followed up before our trip with questions regarding our arrival.
Our guide & driver was Loi and he was great! He was driving safely, shared with us many facts regarding animals, he was great at spotting the animals (when driving he told us there is a rhino in the bushes and we needed to stop & use binoculars to see it
AE
Email Abhishek | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super helpful, flexible and willing to make changes.
Silas was very helpful from the start and made planning the trip very easy. I was on a solo trip and had some specific requirements but he was very accommodating of my itinerary.
The safari itself was an almost transformative experience! All the guides and drivers were amazing and go out of their way to help you have the best experience. The stay in the all the hotels was really good too. Special mention for the Lake Naivasha Sopa lodge.
All things considered, it was a wonderful experience and will definitely recommend Silas and Apodiformes to everyone.
Email Ant and Kang | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great guide, we had a wonderful trip
We saw a lot of great things, despite November not being the best month for activity. Our guide was great, he had a really good eye for finding things we didn't spot until we were right onto of them, and he got us out of the way well in time when we met a grumpy elephant who charged at us! We had a great experience :) I think we got good value for money.
The Masia Mara camp was very quaint. Really good food, a bit basic accomodation but had everything we needed and was reasonably comfortable. The Amboseli lodge was more fancy and comfortable, but at the expense of the quaint feel we had in the camp with the Massia
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Email Tim and Trish | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Silas was very attentive and accommodating and went beyond expectations to help before our safari.
Silas was great. He answered my texts promptly while planning our safari and accommodated a change in the itinerary. Not only did he pick us up late at night at the airport, but took us around the next day to get a few things we needed for our trip, including a bird book. Plus, he took us to the Giraffe Centre. Once on safari, our guide Freddy worked hard to find all the animals we wanted to see. We saw the big 5 within two days, plus the Ugly Five and many, many more. Well above our expectations. Kevin, his trainee, had a good eye for birds as well and was very personable. We are birders and were hoping to see 50 different species. Freddy increased that goal to 100 and we ended up recording 104, plus many more not identified. We stayed 2 nights at Masai Mara, 2 nights at Lake Nakuru, and 2 nights in Amboseli. The Sopa Lodges were very good as was the food. The whole experience was amazing! It helped that Freddy and Kevin were enthusiastic about providing a great time for us. Our safari was great value for the price, very reasonable. We hope to return someday with family and will use Apodiformes Adventures again.
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Email Natasa and Vlad | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING
We celebrated our 30th anniversary on the best possible way thanks to Apodiformes, Silas and our guide Loi. Can't stop talking about the hospitality, attention to details, adapting the trip to our wishes and needs. Constant communication for over a month with Silas produced the perfect trip. We didn't know what to expect except the places we wanted to visit, Kenya and Tanzania. Silas did it all, the accommodations were superb. The knowledge and attention we received from Loi was very high and professional but we ended up with a feeling as we knew each other forever.
We highly recommend Apodiformes to everybody looking for a carefree trip and unforgettable moments. Silas set the bar high for every other trip in the future.
Thank you guys
Natasa & Vlad
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Email Zeljko and Melita Puharic | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lifetime memories thanks to Apodiformes Adventures
From the very first WhatsApp contact we had until we personally met at the Nairobi airport Silas was always very professional, efficient, flexible and friendly.
Silas had organized a fantastic private safari tour from Masai Mara across Amboseli till Tsavo East and West. This tour included accommodations in three different and beautiful camps/lodges and it included unforgettable meetings with locals and also delicious local food.
Our guide Isaiah found the best safari routs to the animals so we could see their activities. 7 unforgettable and magical days have been like a magnificent dream.
We are very grateful to the Apodiformes Adventures for this memorable trip and for the feeling of complete safety we had with them. We can give our full recommendations to everyone looking for a good ratio in between investment and a profit.
Thank you again and we hope to see you again!
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Email Justin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Silas was amazing and the whole process was exceptional. I highly recommend any trip with his compan
Don't hesitate to travel with Silas and his team. They're very professional and we were extremely satisfied
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Email Raghu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best bang for your money
Apodiformes is probably the best tour operator out in Kenya who can plan and execute your safari experience to the fullest satisfaction. Silas is on top of things all the time and he is available literally 24/7. When I had to upload my hotel reservation for getting the visa, I sent a Whatsapp message to Silas at what must have been 2AM Kenya time and within 10 minutes he sent a copy of my reservations in a pdf and jpg file. Excellent support. Silas was always checking in with us and was tireless in helping us plan. I probably talked to him and kept changing my itinerary as and when I got more information from my research and he never got upset or frustrated. I must have changed my itinerary and routes at least 8 times over the course of 2 months of planning and not once did his response and service quality dip.
He also helped us find the best possible locations to stay and places to cover within our budget. Apodiformes and Silas were able to accommodate us in a Private Safari, with a customized itinerary, all entrance fees included and at least 2 4*+ hotels and the rest in very good accommodations. He was also able to accommodate our dietary restrictions (Vegan and Vegetarian) at all places we stayed.
Coming to the actual safari experience - TV and Documentaries cannot do justice to what you will be experiencing. If you have a chance, ask for LOUIS as your tour guide. Louis was the best and knows all the good places where you can get to see the animals in all their glory and natural habitat. At Masai Mara within the first hour of our evening drive, he was able to get us up close and personal with 3 of the big 5 (Buffalo, Lion and Elephant) along with the usual Zebras, Giraffe etc. The next day we were able see the elusive leopard and he got us so close to the leopard that it was surreal. Louis knows all the ins and outs of the safari circuit and was able to fulfil all our requests (wife wanted to see flamingoes up close, daughter wanted to see a running cheethah and I wanted to see elephants crossing the road in front of us - Louis managed to fulfil all our requests, some multiple times over the course of the safari).
We still need to cover Northern Kenya and Tsavo reserves (both east and west) and we plan to be back in the near future. We will definitely be availing the services of Apodiformes, Silas and Louis.
My honest opinion - Go with Apodiformes and you can't go wrong!
