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Explorers Wild Adventures
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- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $25 to $100 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Si and Stephanie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
My partner and I booked a 7 day 6 night safari tour in Kenya with Explorer's Wild Adventures starting on the 3rd June and finishing on the 10th.
We were nervous because we'd never booked anything like this before and obviously it's a large amount of money to transfer to a foreign company. Communication could have been a bit more frequent, as we were anxious about being scammed, however we understand that the company was busy, possibly due to limited staffing, so took a bit longer to reply to our emails.
Once we were there however things got much better. Our driver, David, picked us up from our hotel and we were off to the races. Honestly we cannot fault David, he was very passionate, considerate, and make every effort to make sure we were comfortable and looked after.
Our first destination was Lake Nakuru. Our highlights included seeing both a black rhino and a family of white rhinos, a lioness hunting zebra, Rothschild' giraffes up close, and flamingos on the salt water lake.
Then our next two days were spent on the Masai Mara. We were lucky enough to see two cheetah brothers, and pride of lions eating a buffalo, and having a picnic under a tree inside the savannah. David was very much on it with his radio, communicating with other drivers, and getting us to the action. Just a word of warning, the chicken in the packed lunches here and at Amboseli (if with the AA Lodge) was VERY dry, obviously we had our expectations, but still, like DRY.
We then spent one day at Lake Navaisha, where we did a boat trip followed by a nature walk on the island. Our boat driver managed to lure an eagle up close by throwing a fish into the lake so we got to see it hunting. The island is a must-go in our opinion because you can see zebra, giraffe, wildebeast and water buck up close by foot, which is a very different experience to seeing them by car. They are used to people, I was literally within touching distance of a baby zebra.
Our last two days were spent in Amboseli, this is a smaller national park which is actually a good thing because it meant the concentration of animals felt a lot higher compared to the Masai Mara. We saw cheetah's stalking zebras here, but the main stars of the show were the large herds of elephants as they migrate between Mount Kilimanjaro and the swamps, and a very special hippo which comes out during the day and eats non stop, honestly we were within 1-2m of it and it did not care at all!
On the morning of the return journey we took an early morning walk. Again a very unique experience, being out on foot is a nice change to being stuck in the car all day. We got the see the sunrise and Mount Kilimanjaro without any clouds obscuring the peak. Our guide Julius showed us the different tracks of wild animal species and we manage to spot some baby giraffes, which we hadn't manage to see before, as apparently this area specifically was where mother's hide their calves. Just be careful to bring higher heeled boots if possible or just wear sandals without socks like our guide, as there are plants which spit out their seeds, which cling to socks etc, and they are quite thorny!
We finished with a meal of local chicken with chapati, fried vegetables and chicken soup, honestly our best meal of the week, and as per Kenyan customs we gave David a healthy tip for his services, very much well deserved. We got dropped off at our hotel in Nairobi and then he gave us an extra life to the local Galleria to do some shopping.
Overall I highly recommend this trip and experience, and if he's available ask for David. June is some ways is better than July in my opinion as it's not as hot, as there is far less competition for the action (5-15 cars compared to 30+ cars I've been told?). Obviously though the great migration is a special spectacle which only starts late June early July.
Reply from Explorers Wild Adventures
Posted on Jun 19, 2023Dear Stephanie,
Warm greetings from Explorers Wild Adventures. On behalf of our entire team, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for taking the time to write a positive review of your recent safari experience with us. Your feedback and kind words mean a lot to us.
We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time exploring the breathtaking landscapes and encountering the captivating wildlife during your safari adventure. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide exceptional service and create unforgettable memories for our guests, so your appreciation truly inspires and motivates us to continue delivering outstanding experiences.
Your review not only brings us joy but also assists other travelers in making informed decisions when planning their own safari experiences. Your endorsement of our services and the quality of our guided tours is invaluable.
At Explorers Wild Adventures, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of customer satisfaction and ensuring every aspect of our safaris exceeds expectations. Your positive feedback confirms that we are on the right track and encourages us to continually improve our services.
Once again, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your review. We consider it a privilege to have had the opportunity to showcase the wonders of the safari and create unforgettable memories for you. Should you or any of your friends or family wish to embark on another safari adventure, we would be thrilled to welcome you back with open arms.
Thank you once again for choosing Explorers Wild Adventures and for your wonderful review. We truly appreciate your support.
Wishing you all the best in your future travels!
Warm regards,
Guest Relations Team.
Explorers Wild Adventures.
HK
Email Yuki | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari experience is higher than expectation
The safari with Explorers Wild Adventures is higher than our expectation. The experience in Kenya is amazing and unforgettable.
Our tour guide, David is nice, knowledgeable and helpful. In the game drive, David tried the best to discover animals for us. We saw many animals and many memorable scenes. David also shared a lot of information of animal, safari and Kenya to us. I will recommend Explorers Wild Adventures and David to my friends and family.
The accommodations are good. We feel welcome during the stay and the staff is helpful. Especially Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, beautiful environment, nice food, and we can closely see zebra and giraffe. Highly accommodated Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
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Email Sophie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and thought through
I was with one friend and our experience ze was amazing. We did a private safari via Nairobi-Amboseli-tsavo east to the coast for 2 nights.
Got to see many animals and stayed at well taken care of places.
Felt very safe with the accommodations and stops along the way we’re well thought through.
Very nice driver. Everything went smoothly.
Email Sam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing! Zachary our tour guide was extremely knowledgable and pleasant.
The Safari itinerary was perfect for us.
We saw the big 5 on the first day of our trip.
Zachary our guide was extremely knowledgable and pleasant.
The staff at Wild Adventures were very responsive from the day we booked the trip regarding all our requests and questions. We even had issues with our flight being delayed and they helped us sort out an updated itinerary for our safari.
We felt very safe during the whole trip.
The price we paid was very competitive against other companies offering the same itinerary with the same hotels.
We highly recommend them and especially ask for Zachary to be your guide for a top experience.
Reply from Explorers Wild Adventures
Posted on Dec 19, 2023Dear Sam,
We are genuinely grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of your safari adventure. Knowing that you had such a wonderful time exploring Kenya's breathtaking landscapes and wildlife during your safari is incredibly rewarding for us.
Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps us continuously improve and refine our services. Creating memorable and exceptional experiences for our guests is at the core of what we do, and we are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations.
Thank you once again for choosing us and for sharing your positive experience. We wish you many more unforgettable travels and hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon.
Warmest regards,
Guest Relations Team.
Explorers Wild Adventures.
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Email Cecile and Josue | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a phenomenal experience full of excitement,joy, and adventures!
Explorers Wild Adventures had a magnificent and very well planned safari for us. The places were majestic and the people very welcoming! It was a dream come true. The Safari surpassed our expectations. We were constantly amazed. Our tour guide, Mr Zachary, was extremely knowledgeable and very energized, he became our friend. We learned so much from the culture and had one of our best times. Zachary treated us as part of his family and took care of us. We never felt unsafe with Zachary.
DE
Email Lisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
We decided my partner and I to do the mid range luxury private 7 days tour, and we had a blast.
The contact with the agency was really easy and they helped us on every subject were also very flexibel.
We were a little surprise by the payment method as you can either pay in cash without fee upon arrival (depositi deducted) or do a money transfer for a fee. we were a little concerned as we had to send the money before the trip but they were happy to provide us with the confirmation of our accomodation bookings and we then transferred the money (just so you know this invludes a fee and we had to try on chrome and safari to make it work but the agency is legit which was our biggest concern).
Once we were there we had a great driver George we opted for the mini van which was perfect for us and George always gave his best to find all the animals possible and to have in general a great time. We learned a lot about the culture, the country and we saw all the big fives.
Concerning the accomodation we were quite happy given the price we have loved the sopa resort and the rest was always clean and the food and services very good.
We decided to do the visit of the Masai village and of the boat and were happy about it.
Finally they also organised for us a transfer in train to Mombassa and I would suggest anyone to do so at the end of the trip as it was very different and beautiful.
All in all we had a great time my partner and me and we would very much recommend this agency. We believe that we had the best experience for our money and came back very very excited.
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Email Susanna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari Experts
I picked Explorers Wild Adventures after reading reviews just like the one I am about to write. I admit that I was nervous until it got started because I acted as my own travel agent, and wasn't sure it would all work out. I was thrilled once we got started. We had a driver waiting for us at the airport to take us to our hotel in Nairobi, which was wonderful. Then, David, our guide, picked us up in the morning. David couldn't have been a better guide. He worked so hard for us to make sure we made the most of our time at every place we went. He was a great driver, very knowledgeable about the animals and landscape, and did everything he could to help us exceed our expectations of our safari. My husband and I traveled with our 20 year old daughter, and decided to upgrade to the private option. We also upgraded to a jeep, and asked for the mid/luxury range. We had a private room with our own entrance at each lodge, and the food was wonderful at every place. These places were not the super ritzy places that my daughter has shown me on social media videos but they were all very clean, comfortable, and the grounds were quite pretty. We actually wished we had more time to spend at the pools! (not really- being out in the Bush is what we were there for!). We saw so many animals, and David made sure we saw the great migration of the wildebeest across the Masai River. We hope to go back to Africa with our boys - and would use the same company again, and hope for David again as well. The only downfall is the long rides between places, but David was a good driver- and that is why the price is affordable. For those people who fly between places- they have a different guide at each place. We loved having David with us each day.
Reply from Explorers Wild Adventures
Posted on Dec 19, 2023Dear Susanna,
Thank you for entrusting us with your safari adventure, and for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences with other travelers. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you!
Your detailed and positive feedback inspires us to continue striving for excellence in providing memorable safaris. Your satisfaction and enjoyment during your trip are what drive us to deliver the best possible service to all our guests.
Your appreciation for the safari experience means the world to us. We're thrilled to learn that you had a fantastic time exploring the beauty of Kenya's wildlife and landscapes. Our team put their hearts into curating an unforgettable journey for you, and it's incredibly rewarding to hear that our efforts resonated with you.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more incredible adventures in the future!
Warmest regards,
Guest Relations Team.
Explorers Wild Adventures.
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Email Abhishek | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect, planned and well organised
The experience was really great right from the time we land in Nairobi airport. Explorers Wild Adventures made sure that we were comfortable, everything goes as planned and if there are any end moment changes which will be communicated to us. I would like to highlight the service of our guide David, who took care of us and our wishes, made sure that we have an wonderful safari experience. Overall very much recommend their service.
DE
Email Karthik | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Honest and professional
We had a wonderful experience, starting from booking till the very end. Our Guide and Driver David was truly amazing, friendly and adapted to the situation quite well. I will recommend Explorers Wild Adventures and would visit Africa with them again
Reply from Explorers Wild Adventures
Posted on Dec 19, 2023Dear Karthik,
Thank you once again for choosing Explorers Wild Adventures for your safari experience and sharing your positive thoughts following your recent safari experience in Kenya. Your feedback means the world to us, and we are thrilled to hear that your time exploring the wildlife and landscapes exceeded your expectations.
Reading your enthusiastic words about your safari adventure truly made our day! We take immense pride in customizing unforgettable experiences for our travellers, and your satisfaction is our ultimate reward. Knowing that you enjoyed the wildlife, scenery, and services provided by our team brings us immense joy.
Your review will undoubtedly serve as motivation for our dedicated staff to continue delivering exceptional service and maintaining the high standards we're known for.
Should you plan another visit to Kenya or any other African destination in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. It would be an absolute pleasure to host you once again and create more wonderful memories together.
Warmest regards,
Guest Relations Team.
Explorers Wild Adventures.
DE
Email Prithvi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One of the best experience
We were really excited to see Masai Mara and decided to opt for this company after reading all the reviews. We were given the best tour guide David. First two days we stayed in Nairobi and explored the city. David was kind enough to give us a lot of information about the city and it’ s culture. Later we started the safari and were mesmerized to see all the big 5 of Masai Mara on the first day itself. We had wonderful conversations with David, who was always full of energy to show us more of Masai Mara and explain about the animals. The stays provided by the company were excellent and David took real good care of us.