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Meektrails Safaris
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- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $130 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Sebastian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All expectations met or even exceeded - 6 stars out of 5 deserved
My girlfriend and I booked a 6-day Safari with Meektrails. We have first been picked up at the airport (at 4am in the morning) and directly began a program which was designed to perfectly fit our demands and interests. Our driver James was structured, well-prepared, punctual, a safe driver, a competent safari guide and overall a just very nice guy, who we got along with very well (despite him being a Manchester United supporter). We were able to see all members of the Big 5 multiple times and James showed us countless animals or beautiful spots within the country. Our accomodations have been very clean and sometimes even offered unexpected luxury. In general our expectations were constantly exceeded in terms of the outstanding organization, the cleanliness, the variety of the program, the friendliness of the people, the communication with Meektrails.
I cannot think of any better organization to plan your safari with and would highly recommend to do it with Meektrails. And just to add a personal note, I think the price should be much higher for what has been delivered.
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Email Michael | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Meektrails made this a trip of a lifetime.
This review is unfortunately delayed but based on a safari from June/July of 2022. After receiving five bids/proposals from various safari companies, my wife, teenage daughter, and I zeroed-in on Meektrails. I found Meektrails to fall in the midrange between the most and least expensive competitors. What made Meektrails stand out from the other companies was the responsiveness and expertise of their founder, Daniel Waruri. Daniel provided detailed responses to inquiries, and almost always responded to our questions within minutes. My family and I decided on booking a seven-day safari to Amboselli (AA Lodge), Sweetwaters (Serena Camp / Ol Pejeta Conservancy), Lake Naivasha (Sopa Resort), and the Maasai Mara (Zebra Plains). Our only adjustments from the original proposal substituted Lake Naivasha for Lake Nakuru and lodging at Zebra Plains at the Maasai Mara instead of AA Lodge. These adjustments were made quickly, and an updated proposal was sent immediately to us from Daniel.
For two days prior to the safari in Nairobi, we stayed at the Boma Nairobi and shared this information with Daniel. At the conclusion of our safari we needed to be dropped off at Nairobi International for a flight to Mombasa. Daniel offered to pick us up at the Boma and drop us off at the conclusion of the safari at the airport.
Our guide Eric was phenomenal. Not only did Eric coordinate with us on daily details and preferences, but he was also engaging, friendly and an informative host. Eric’s kindness punctuated a great trip and really made it a trip of a lifetime. We were in Kenya during the beginning activity associated with the annual animal migration. Based on this, we did not expect to see the great migration. However, Eric’s expertise came through and he managed to help us see some amazing aspects of the migration. Additionally, Eric’s skills led us to seeing the “Big Five.” Most of the Big Five we saw multiple times.
It is hard to think of our “favorite” part of the trip with animals and lodging. I should preface these thoughts with this important point; the focus of our trip was the animals and the setting. Not lodging or food. That said, some met our expectations, and some exceeded them. The AA Lodge in Amboselli was fine. The food was tasty, the beds comfortable, and the hot water was sufficient. Although the accommodations were basic, the staff was great and they had nightly Maasai cultural talks/dances. Sweetwaters: Serena Camp felt upscale. From the linens to the lodge and great food, it felt far more expensive than it was. The Sopa in Lake Naivasha was otherworldly. Giraffes, and zebras were everywhere! At one point we had nine zebras on our back porch. After dark, hippos were around, resulting in escorts to the lodge being needed, but they responded quickly and were fun to talk to. The best part of the Sopa was the food, perhaps the best of the trip. Zebra Plains in the Maasai Mara was well worth the upgrade and another highlight. The setting was the best part of the Sopa. Seeing the sun rise over a dozen giraffes walking past each morning was remarkable.
In summary, Daniel’s customer service was amazing, our guide Eric was a kind expert, and the name Meektrails goes a long way when checking in. Everyone knows Eric and Daniel! Thank you very much Eric and Daniel for a trip of a lifetime.
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Email Lydia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour guide!
Our safari was out of another world. Kenya is a magical place and our tour guide really went out of his way to bring us closer to nature. He was very knowledgable about wildlife and knew exactly where to take us to see the big five. He was very attentive, kind and respectful. We had a great time, we recommed it 100%
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Email Emanuele | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service, best guide ever, John, speaking ITALIAN and English
We had a great safari in Kenya, thanks to Daniel, for the organization, and to John, our guide.
Daniel gave us assistence all time, before arriving in Kenya, always ready to answer all our questions and to provide us with the best accomodation and quotation.
John is now part of our family, we had two kids trevelling with us, and both were crying when he had to leave us at the end of the safari!
What a great friend we found! A great person, not only an amazing guide, he perfectly speaks English and Italian!
Thanks guys!
Great safari in Kenya!
We had the pleasure to travel around Kenya, on an amazing safari being accompanied by a professional and skilful guide and driver - Peter.
Daniel was really helpful and offered prompt replies to any question we had. Highly recommend for a memorable holiday!!
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Email Ledi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome experience
Meektrails tours was awesome. We went with the budget option and their selection was great. We had a 4x4 vehicle, we fell safe in James hands as he drove and get close to the animals. I like that safety was a great concern to him. I liked that they worked with my budget. I will recommend this company to anyone.
Daniel was an expert, professional and personable
If you are up for adventure and a true African safari experience this is the safari for you. We saw more wildlife than I ever expected. Daniel spoke with in depth knowledge. Also, I felt that he made sure to make sure all of our needs were met.
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Email Laurie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Daniel was extremely knowledgeable as to where to go and educated us in all aspects of our Safari.
Daniel was an excellent guide showing us all of the animals during our Safari trip. His knowledge of the wildlife and where to locate them was extraordinary! Extremely kind and has a great sense of humor to boot.
Lodging location were great as well.
Highly recommend using Meektrail for your safari adventure!
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Email Bill | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Daniel was fantastic, friendly and very knowledgable
Our safari trip was perfect. Our guide knew where to find great sightings of wildlife throughout Masai Mara and Nakuru. We saw rare things such as three cheetahs on a hunt for zebra, lions in a mating ritual and so much more.the AA lodge was luxurious with beautiful tents and fine dining with a great bar for a cold drink after a rugged trail ride. The service there was second to none. The safaris are anything but meek. Daniel took us to some hard to reach places over extreme terrain. Adding to the experience was the travel from one park to the next. Rolling through the highlands and Rift Valley was a bonus that helps you fully experience the great country and people of Kenya. The Golden Palace Hotel in Nakuru provides a full immersion in the African Experience. All in all a wonderful trip.
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Email Susan and Kellyn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Expert Guide
This was an experience of a lifetime. A mother/daughter trip we will always remember. Traveling from Arizona, USA.
We worked with Daniel on our travel dates and itinerary. We had 9 safari days and 4 beach days and enjoyed every minute of each.
Our safari time gave us the opportunity to see many animals. Including the Big 5 and the majestic lions, cheetahs and leopard.
Daniel was our guide and can say that his knowledge and expertise is outstanding. His familiarity of the areas we traveled to was advantageous. It gave us the opportunity to view so many beautiful creatures, landscape, culture. His patience for our many questions was appreciated.
All of the areas we traveled to and stayed at were superb. The food options were plenty and delicious. Stays very comfortable and service outstanding.
We traveled to Amboselli, Sweetwaters, Samburu, Naivasha Lake, Maasai Mara and Diani Beach.
We can confidently and highly recommend Meektrails Safari for your Kenya travel and safari needs. You will not be disappointed.