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Meektrails Safaris
- Office In:
- 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 Georgina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent company with great prices
I have spent countless hours comparing safari companies' 6 and 7-day safari offers and found Meektrails' to be the best value. They have only had positive reviews so I put my trust in them and I am happy I did. Communicating with Daniel was easy and he was flexible when I had to change the starting day and change the number of travellers from two to four. Our tour was midrange, however, two of the lodges we stayed at I would rather describe as luxurious. We spent 6 nights on the safari visiting Amboseli NP, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara NP. Our driver, James was friendly and helpful. He explained everything about the animals we saw and he was always happy to answer our million questions. We opted for the pop-up roof minivan (as it was significantly cheaper than the Jeep-type cars) and were absolutely happy with our choice. The van had no problem whatsoever on the roads and the four of us got plenty of space to stand up, move around and even stretch out on the long drives. Our visit fell at the beginning of the rainy season but we were lucky and it never rained during our drives and the roads were not muddy.
We were happy with the food at all the accommodations. Two places offered a buffet with many options (including vegetarian meals) and two offered a la carte dining. Drinks were extra including water.
The game drives exceeded my expectations. We saw hundreds of zebras, buffalos, wildebeests and different types of antelopes, more than a hundred elephants and dozens of ostriches and giraffes in the four parks. We spotted hyenas and cheetahs at Amboseli and Maasai Mara and had two great lion encounters in Maasai Mara - on one occasion the lions were just eating a freshly caught buffalo. At Nakuru, we saw both white and black rhinos although they were very far in the distance. At Lake Naivasha, we got very close to many hippos and had a boat tour on the lake spotting many more.
If I ever go back to Kenya or visit Tanzania, I will certainly book with Meektrails again!
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Email Janice | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Don't hesitate to book with Meektrails - fantastic value for your money!
What a fantastic experience!
From the first connecting e.mail with Daniel until being dropped off for our return flight with a heartfelt hug from James, we were treated like VIPs.
I was wary about booking with an agency outwith my own country - no need to be - we paid much less and had the same or maybe better experience than if I'd booked from home.
My friend and I had James and a 9 seater van to ourselves for a 13 day Kenyan safari. James was friendly, upbeat, knowledgeable and did his very best to find every possible animal. We saw them all!! His job was to keep us well looked after and happy and he certainly did that - and always with a smile too!
We opted for economical lodging and some were much nicer than we expected. Others were fine but you'd have the option to upgrade. Daniel stuck to our budget and we were thrilled with our trip. Hopefully this wasn't our last trip - if not, we'll be going with Meektrails again!
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Email Olga Matsko | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best travel organization, with care and love
Daniel, I want to thank you for such an unforgettable trip! We are delighted with the safari, with our car, with beautiful views and with a huge number of animals, and of course we are in love with Anthony
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Email B. from Canada | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
flexible, responsive, well priced, gave us an amazing safari in kenya and tanzania
we had a 9 day safari booked through daniel and meektrails. it was outstanding from start to finish. We stayed at marvellous camps in masai mara/serengeti/ndutu/ngorongoro crater/amboselli. some we requested, others daniel recommended. we were thrilled will all. the transportation was fantastic, the guides were excellent, reliable and knowledgeable. we emailed daniel back and forth several times while planning our trip- he answered our questions promptly and thoroughly, and helped us build a marvellous itinerary. A wonderful trip- we wouldn't change a thing, and I am happy to recommend daniel and meektrails to anyone booking a safari in kenya and tanzania.
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Email Alma | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Quickly but perfectionist
After 1,5 week the ultimate safari experience hosted by Meektrails Safari with our guide Anthony we can say we had an amazing time.
The contact before the trip was fast and good. At the trip self Anthony arranged everything for us. Problems we're solved perfect (like our luggage missed the flight, Anthony handled it well).
We saw the whole big five, and many other species in big numbers. The diversity of land we saw was beyond awesome.
Highly recommend
No words for how special this adventure was ❣️
Went to Kenia and OMG what an adventure! Hope I spell the names correct. Daniel (from Meektrail Safaris) arranged the planning. The communication was great (really fast and he did manage to adjust the program so it fits to our needs). At the airport we met Anthony. Our guide for the whole trip. We also met Daniel and we got an really nice hat to be ready for our adventure. Anthony is great. He knows a lot, makes sure we were good and we felt really safe (as two young womans). We felt so welcome! He also managed to get the luggage back after it missed the connecting flight.
About the safari itself. I don’t know what to say. Normally I do slow travelling and back to basic. This adventure was beyond all my expectations. We saw so many animals and it was so diverse. Like the northern light, you need to experience it. It is definitely worth it!!!
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Email Guido Thiering | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
10/10 stars = once-in-a-lifetime-experience
We booked the following with Daniel: 5-Day Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara Budget (all inclusive, except soft drinks and alcoholic drinks). The accommodations were good, especially Fisherman's Camp we really liked, great location right on the lake, beautiful views. The program included all safari game drives, the boat tour and the walking safaris as well as food in the accommodations and as much water during the trips as you could drink. We have had breathtaking wildlife sightings and seen beautiful, lonely landscapes. Our guide Ben tried to make everything possible. He was friendly, helpful and attentive. He was also a careful, trustworthy and safe driver. Ben told us a lot about Kenya, the people, wildlife and nature. We have received a lot of interesting information. With Daniel himself, it was easy and straightforward to choose the right safari, discuss details and
and process the payment.
All in all a unique experience at a fair price. We can fully recommend Meektrails!!
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Email Nilton and Simona | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari memories you will never forget!
Having difficulty booking a safari in Kenya we somehow found Meektrails Safari online. Thank goodness we did as Daniel organized a 4-day Maasai Mara and lake Nakuru trip which included accommodation, all-inclusive meals, park fees and an experienced well-knowledgeable safari driver called John all at a great price. We could not have asked for a better professional experience.
John knew Maasai Mara national reserve as his home and knew all the best spots and areas to see the big 5 and other wild animals. We could ramble on and on describing all the features and story memories we will never forget about our experience with John.
Without any doubt, our recommendation is to go ahead with Meektrails Safari… It’s worth every penny spent. Thank you, John, for a great safari experience and Daniel for your wonderful service.
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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%
