Grayton Expeditions Team
Grayton Expeditions
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2009)
- Member Of:
- Eco Tourism Kenya & Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Baiba | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The team is very welcoming and helpful.
Our tour was barely in the middle of March for 7 days. I can say one wow! With such a colossal driver and guide as we had, Collin's tour could not fail 5☆ out of 5. He took us everywhere, told us so much about animals, environment and culture. Like we got everywhere and saw so much. Always concerned about our well-being and allowed us to enjoy this beautiful Safari tale. Even the accommodations were excellent for the budget option we chose (hotel showers in Naivasha are better than expected - no tiles or broken). But the most impressive accommodation was at the very end - at the foot of Kilimanjaro. We felt at home there and with such a charming view. The food in all of them was also excellent and delicious. The only thing that I would probably not recommend is to visit the village of Masai, which we visited. It looked more like extortion of money from the residents, where the money was transferred from the beginning, so to speak, what to show you... it was unpleasant. But that was just one unsightly drop of tar in this beautiful event. Thanks to the Safari team and a special thanks to Collin.
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Email Mads | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic 5-day Mt.Kenya Trek thanks to Grayton Expeditions!
Just got down from a 5 day trek to Mt.Kenya’s third highest peak - Lenana Peak. I did the Sirimon Route up to the peak and down via the Chogoria Route. Grayton Expeditions was excellent in setting this up for me at the last minute and taking care of all the arrangements, including transportation to/from Nairobi, and rental gear. The office communicated quickly and answered all my questions. My guide (Sam), porter (Kevin), and cook (Marron) were incredible and made the entire trek personalized and enjoyable. I’ve climbed many of the mountains in East Africa but this trek far exceeded my expectations! The scenery was breathtaking, the hikes were not too challenging (including the summit night) and the huts on the mountain were in good shape. I’m extremely happy with the route I chose as you get to see two very different sides of the mountain. For fit hikers I would also recommend trying the reverse (beginning on the Chogoria route and finishing on Sirimon). I did the hike at the end of March which is the beginning of the rainy season (and therefore low season). I saw almost no other hikers and it actually only rained at night, so I recommend mid to late March. Overall great experience, would recommend this operator to anyone!
Email Maria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service!
Highly recommend Sandra and her team at Grayton Expeditions! They took great care of us and it was an excellent service overall. And we saw so many elephants!
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Email Ha Nguyen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Value tour but very good
This is one of the cheapest safari tours I found out. But the service quality is very good. If you are someone who is not interested in too many comfortable rooms and instead focuses on exploring the wild, this is a great choice.
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Email Toktanaev Bakyt | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The organisation of the tour operator was very good
Everything was so good! We had a pleasant time during the whole tour. Thank you for this unforgettable experience!
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Email Martin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional! Immediate responses to any queries. Excellent tour guide and tour team
As soon as I contacted Grayton Tours they always kept me proactively informed about the procedures to be followed. The hike was a truly fantastic experience. Jimmy, the tour guide, is a highly experienced mountaineer. Full of knowledge about the national park and the Mount Kenya in particular. He really looked after me, making sure that I am safe. It's a challenging hike, undoubtedly. So, I appreciated the "pole pole" attitude of Jimmy and the other members of the team. They adapted to my pace, which helped me succeed. As I felt so safe with them I will definitely explore other hiking tours with them.
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Email Russell | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very easy to communicate with.
Grayton was very accommodating to my requests. I had some troubles related to changing currency when I arrived in Kenya, but they were helpful in making sure it did not ruin my trip. My guide, Felix, was very helpful and friendly. I was on a private safari, so it was good to have someone very personable to ride with for 8 days. Most of the lodges were great to stay at.
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Email QuentinG | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amboseli group tour not recommended
I booked a 3-day group joining tour to Amboseli in January 2023 with Grayton Expeditions and it was below expectations.
I was disappointed because :
1) although you pay for a 3 Days tour (340$) you end up with only 1 entrance to the Park (24h). The game drive for the last day ends at 8.45am as the 24h entrance expires;
2) Grayton Expeditions do not operate the tour themselves but subcontract to another company which leads to differences with the program you paid for. In my case, the tour ended up at 12:00 (not 15:00 as indicated in the program) and I was not dropped off to my hotel, but rather put in a Uber from the city center (not very safe).
I could share this feedback with Grayton which apologized for the inconvenience and was very reactive. However I cannot recommend this group tour to Amboseli with Grayton (better book a 2 days with another agency), but I think they are reliable if they operate the tour themselves as my communication was smooth with them.
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Email Roberto | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They fulfilled our expectations
Really amazing safari. And Grayton Made it really easy, it met the expectations we had, as well as a good organization.
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Email Marion | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
I had an amazing time with Gibson on the Amboseli tour. He is very knowledgeable. I felt very safe and comfortable at all times. The camp we went to was beautiful. Communication with Sandra from the office was great. She always answered very quickly and everything went smoothly. I was also dropped at the border which I was very grateful for. Can highly recommend.